The matchup between Heard County and Haralson County on Friday hardly resembled the 21-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Heard County Braves simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Haralson County Rebels 49-15 at home. The result was nothing new for the Braves, who have now won three matches by 34 points or more so far this season.
Heard County found their leader in underclassman Ethan Tisdale, who rushed for 155 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Dereon Pearson was another key player, rushing for 143 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Heard County wouldn't let Haralson County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Heard County can thank Justin Hanson and Braeden McKenzie for forcing both of them. McKenzie is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Heard County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 399 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Heard County's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-2. As for Haralson County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heard County will welcome Temple at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Temple knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Heard County likes a good challenge. As for Haralson County, they will be playing at home against Model at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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