The Clarke County Bulldogs will square off against the Providence Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clarke County's defense has only allowed 14.9 points per game this season, so Providence Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Clarke County is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Thomasville just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 34-28 to the Tigers. While the Bulldogs had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Tigers 6-0.
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Despite the loss, Clarke County saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Peebo Pugh rushed for 48 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 254 yards and one TD. Those three rushing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Pugh. 90 of Pugh's passing yards were hauled in by Ja'Marion Jenkins, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Meanwhile, Providence Christian strolled past Houston Academy with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 28-14. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Clarke County better keep an eye on John Martin Byrd. He was instrumental in Providence Christian's win, picking up 79 receiving yards and one score, while also rushing for 38 yards. Those 79 receiving yards gave Martin Byrd a new career-high.
Providence Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Houston Academy only rushed for 147.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Providence Christian's defense and their four sacks. Brooks Canady refused to say out of the backfield, picking up two sacks all by himself. Providence Christian got some further help from Tyler Sharp: he picked up a sack and made ten total tackles.
Providence Christian's record now sits at 7-3. As for Clarke County, they suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 7-3.
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