After each having a week off, the Statesboro Blue Devils and the Habersham Central Raiders will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Statesboro has given up an average of 26 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Statesboro will head out to face Habersham Central after giving up their first home loss of the season last Friday. The Blue Devils were just a hair shy of victory and fell 42-41 to Effingham County.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Beckham Jarrard, who threw for 119 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 48 yards and one score. Keon Childers was Jarrard's top target, picking up three receiving yards.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 38 points the game before, Habersham Central was a bit more limited in their game last Friday. They were beaten by Jackson County 53-6. The Raiders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-0.
Habersham Central's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 7-3. As for Statesboro, they suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 7-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Statesboro has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 231.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Habersham Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 188.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest 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.
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