Two dominant backs in Jaiden Knight and Dawson Davis are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Appling County Pirates will welcome the Cook Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Cook will be up against a hot Appling County team: the squad just extended their winning streak to four. The Pirates blew past Tattnall County, posting a 49-7 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Pirates' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 103rd, while the Warriors are ranked 331st).
Appling County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Harrison Hickox, who threw for 95 yards and two TDs. Rhett Thomas also deserves some recognition as he hauled in his first receiving touchdown of the season.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Appling County proved: they limited Tattnall County to a paltry 3.4 yards per carry. The Pirates didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 15.7.
Meanwhile, Cook beat Tattnall County 31-21 last Friday.
Appling County better keep an eye on Mj Tippins. He was instrumental in Cook's win, picking up 46 receiving yards and one score, while also punching in one touchdown on the ground.
Cook's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Appling County, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-3.
Appling County ended up a good deal behind Cook in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, losing 14-0. Will the Pirates have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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