Two dominant backs in Caiden Wood and Ty Cummings are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Oconee County Warriors will square off against the West Laurens Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Oconee County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Northwest Whitfield 39-37. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since November 1, 2024.
Darius Darden
| 11/14/25 @ Northwest Whitfield | 2 |
| 10/24/25 vs Monroe Area | 0 |
| 08/29/25 vs Morgan County | 1 |
| 11/15/24 @ Westside | 1 |
| 10/25/24 @ Monroe Area | 1 |
| 10/04/24 @ East Hall | 2 |
Oconee County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Darius Darden led the charge by rushing for 87 yards and a pair of scores. What's more, Darden posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Brody Hannah was another key player, rushing for 69 yards and one TD.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Oconee County proved: they limited Northwest Whitfield to a paltry three yards per carry. The team can thank Hudson Stephens for the heroic effort on defense: he. Oconee County's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.9.
Meanwhile, West Laurens put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Beach 45-6. Considering the Raiders have won six games by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
West Laurens' win came from a few key players Oconee County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Branden Brooks, who rushed for 118 yards and one touchdown on only five carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Cason Pollack, who threw for 124 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten passes.
Oconee County's victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for West Laurens, their win bumped their record up to 11-0.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Oconee County has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 184.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like West Laurens struggles in that department as they've been averaging 332.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
