Clarke County and Ariton squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Clarke County had to settle for second. They lost 27-7 to the Ariton Purple Cats. Having soared to a lofty 41 points in the game before, the Bulldogs couldn't push the score so high this time.
Tamyus Pugh threw for 135 yards and a touchdown.
Damyon Horn was his top target, picking up 81 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Jamarcus Washington rushed for 49 yards.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Wells Ganey and Triston Silavent. Ganey gained 187 total yards and a touchdown while Silavent gained 49 total yards and three touchdowns. Ganey showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 66 yards.
Clarke County's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Ariton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-5.
Clarke County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ariton, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Highland Home at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Highland Home's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last ten contests.
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