The Oconee County Warriors will take on the Stephens County Indians at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Oconee County is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Oconee County finally turned things around against Loganville on Friday. They breezed by the Red Devils at home to the tune of 45-7. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Darius Darden was his usual excellent self, rushing for 111 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Meanwhile, there was early excitement for Stephens County after they claimed the first score on Friday, but it was Jefferson who ended up claiming the real prize. Stephens County took a hard 45-28 fall against Jefferson. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 86th, while the Dragons are ranked 31st).
Despite the loss, Stephens County got top-tier performance from Javin Gordon, who picked up 134 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Davon Swinton also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 107 receiving yards.
Oconee County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Stephens County, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Oconee County couldn't quite finish off Stephens County in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 and fell 17-14. Can Oconee County avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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