The Jeff Davis Yellowjackets will challenge the Rutland Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jeff Davis will be strutting in after a win while Rutland will be coming in after a defeat.
On Friday, Jeff Davis didn't have too much trouble with Bacon County as they won 34-17. The victory continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won five in a row.
Jeff Davis can attribute much of their success to Ian Griffin, who rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Jeff Davis was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 332 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in 12 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Jeff Davis didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mark Durden and J.J Benjamin.
Meanwhile, Rutland played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 45-12 loss at the hands of Callaway. The Hurricanes were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-6.
Rutland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Jeff Davis, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Everything came up roses for Jeff Davis against Rutland in their previous matchup back in August of 2024, as the squad secured a 44-12 victory. Will the Yellowjackets repeat their success, or do the Hurricanes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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