The Heard County Braves will welcome the Toombs County Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Heard County is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Heard County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Fitzgerald 39-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Braves have posted since September 12th.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Heard County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ethan Tisdale, who threw for 272 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 104 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries. Darience Coleman also helped out as he racked up 104 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Toombs County won against Thomasville two weeks ago with 24 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Bulldogs took down Northeast 24-6.
Heard County better keep an eye on Justin Powell. He was instrumental in Toombs County's win, rushing for 183 yards and three scores. Powell has been hot, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last eight times he's played.
Toombs County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northeast only rushed for 69.
Toombs County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Nick Carroll and Brandon Stevens, who each picked up one interception apiece.
Heard County's record now sits at 13-0. As for Toombs County, their record is now 12-1.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Heard County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 196.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Toombs County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 188.5 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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