The Braxton County Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Doddridge County Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Braxton County easily dispatched Poca last Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Eagles fell just short of Buffalo by a score of 19-16 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since September 6, 2024.
Braxton County might have lost, but man, Logan Payne was a machine: he rushed for 152 yards and one touchdown while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Payne also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defending one pass.
Even if they lost, Braxton County's defense still kept up the pressure with five sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Jamie Nettles, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Doddridge County strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They put the hurt on South Harrison with a sharp 34-8 win. With the Bulldogs ahead 20-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Doddridge County's win came from a few key players Braxton County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brysen Dixon, who threw for 224 yards and four TDs on only 19 passes. That's the most passing yards he has posted since back in November of 2024. Jerod Trent was in the mix too, providing Doddridge County with two scores.
Doddridge County's run defense was locked in: South Harrison could only muster 3.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Brycen Eidel for the heroic effort on defense: he. That's the most yards per carry they've managed all season.
Doddridge County's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Braxton County, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
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