There's no place like home for Jeff Davis, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They secured a 26-20 W over the Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane on Friday. This was payback for the Yellowjackets, who suffered a 55-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jeff Davis had a senior duo take command as Colby Beach rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries and Kyrice Hunt rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns. Those 133 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Hunt.
Jeff Davis' record now sits at 6-3. As for Fitzgerald, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jeff Davis will venture away from home to face off against Berrien at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fitzgerald, they will head out to take on Appling County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fitzgerald's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Appling County's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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