Metter extended their home winning streak to five games thanks to a huge performance from Michael Ricks. The Metter Tigers enjoyed a cozy 28-10 win over the Emanuel County Institute Bulldogs on Friday thanks in part to Ricks, who rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 208 yards and a touchdown on only 17 passes. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards.
Metter didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Elijah Dickerson and Jayden Mcdaniel.
Metter's victory bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Emanuel County Institute, they moved to 7-3 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Metter will face off against Hawkinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Hawkinsville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.5 points per game this season. As for Emanuel County Institute, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Telfair County at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Emanuel County Institute's defense has only allowed 13.9 points per game this season, so Telfair County's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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