On Friday RePublic take on Jo Byrns at 7:00 PM. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, RePublic and Jo Byrns will really light up the scoreboard.
You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out between RePublic and Pickett County. RePublic steamrollered Pickett County 46-0. Senior Larry Gillespie was the offensive standout of the match for RePublic, as he rushed for 174 yards and 2 touchdowns. This marked the 3rd game in which Gillespie has rushed for over 100 yards.
After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Jo Byrns brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They strolled past Clay County with points to spare last Friday, taking the contest 39-20. Maybe the Jo Byrns offense has finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance is a 180-degree turn from their last 3 games.
Their wins bumped RePublic to 3-4 and Jo Byrns to 3-3. Jo Byrns's offensive line will need to gear up for a tough test against a RePublic defensive front that amassed 7.5 sacks against Pickett County, so we'll see if they are up to the task.
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