Shelbyville hadn't done well against Timpson recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Shelbyville Dragons pulled ahead with a 58-57 photo finish over the Timpson Bears. That's two games straight that the Dragons have won by just one point.
It was another big night for Dj Barnes, who threw for 543 yards and four touchdowns while completing 82.2% of his passes, and also rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 320.7 passing yards per game. Hunter Harvey was Barnes' top target, picking up 154 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
The win was the third in a row for Shelbyville, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. As for Timpson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Shelbyville will challenge San Augustine at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Shelbyville's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Timpson, they will face off against Joaquin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Joaquin is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 44 points per game this season.
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