Dyer County proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 32) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the University School of Jackson Bruins 27-26.
Keanthony Barbee
| 10/03/25 @ Chester County | 222 |
| 10/17/25 vs University School of Jackson | 156 |
| 09/26/25 @ South Gibson | 103 |
| 09/05/25 vs Hardin County | 42 |
| 09/12/25 @ Crockett County | 26 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Dyer County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Landon Daniels, who threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in one score on the ground. The Choctaws also got a significant boost from Keanthony Barbee, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 156 yards.
Despite the loss, University School of Jackson still got an impressive performance from Jackson Pugh, who rushed for 136 yards while picking up 7.6 yards per carry.
Dyer County's record now sits at 6-2. As for University School of Jackson, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dyer County will face off against Jackson South Side at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for University School of Jackson, they will take on Tipton-Rosemark Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bruins will be up against the Rebels' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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