The Brooks County Trojans will take on the Lanier County Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Brooks County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Brooks County blew past Clinch County, posting a 42-12 victory on the road. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won three matchups by 30 points or more so far this season.
Brooks County found their leader in underclassman Junior Burrus, who threw for 280 yards and six touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes. Brooks County is 3-1 when Burrus posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise. George Lamons Jr. was Burrus' top target, picking up 100 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Brooks County wouldn't let Clinch County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Brooks County can thank Marquis Williams and Demarrion Washington for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Lanier County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell to Turner County 20-14.
Brooks County's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-3. As for Lanier County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Everything came up roses for Brooks County against Lanier County in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, as the squad secured a 48-7 victory. In that match, Brooks County amassed a halftime lead of 35-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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