The Elbert County Blue Devils will challenge the Gordon Lee Trojans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Elbert County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They strolled past Oglethorpe County with points to spare, taking the game 24-7. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Mikeal Allen
| 09/12/25 vs Lincoln County | 1 |
| 08/29/25 @ Wesleyan | 4 |
| 08/22/25 vs Stephens County | 7 |
| 10/17/25 @ Athens Academy | 9 |
| 09/26/25 @ Commerce | 10 |
Elbert County found their leader in freshman Mikeal Allen, who rushed for 161 yards and one touchdown. Those 161 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Allen. Tyler Turman was another key player, rushing for 86 yards and one score.
Elbert County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Gordon Lee against Towers on Friday as the squad secured a 41-10 win. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won eight games by 27 points or more so far this season.
Gordon Lee's win came from a few key players Elbert County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dustin Day, who threw for 144 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 88.9% of his passes. A healthy portion of Day's aerial production (94 yards to be exact) went to Garrett Ross, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Elbert County's record is now 5-6. As for Gordon Lee, their record now sits at 10-1.
Elbert County strolled past Gordon Lee when the teams last played back in November of 2024 by a score of 28-13. Will the Blue Devils repeat their success, or do the Trojans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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