Grundy County is 0-4 against Marion County since August of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Yellowjackets will venture away from home to challenge the Warriors at 8:00 p.m. Grundy County will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
On Friday, Grundy County beat Monterey 14-7. Those 14 points were actually the fewest the Yellowjackets have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Vince Bryant produced another solid effort rushing for 100 yards, while also picking up 35 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Marion County was able to grind out a solid win over Bledsoe County on Friday, taking the game 15-3. The victory continues a trend for Marion County in their matchups with Bledsoe County: they've now won three in a row.
Marion County's win came from a few key players Grundy County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ashton Richards, who rushed for 73 yards and one score on only five carries. Those 73 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Mason Mays helped out on the ground, rushing for 104 yards.
Grundy County's record is now 7-0. As for Marion County, their record now sits at 6-1.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Grundy County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 208.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Marion County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 211.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Grundy County was taken down by Marion County 36-0 in their previous matchup back in August of 2022. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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