The Cottondale Hornets will venture away from home to take on the Graceville Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Graceville took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Cottondale, who comes in off a win.
Cottondale challenged Vernon in a bug-themed battle on Friday. The Hornets blew past the Yellowjackets, posting a 54-6 victory. The Hornets have beaten the Yellowjackets the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Yellowjackets has come to flipping the script.
Nick Heinemann
| 08/29/25 @ FAMU DRS | 165.2 |
| 10/17/25 @ North Bay Haven Academy | 161.9 |
| 09/19/25 vs Lighthouse Private Christian Academy | 153.3 |
| 09/26/25 @ Wewahitchka | 149.3 |
| 10/24/25 vs Vernon | 143.8 |
| + 4 more games |
Cottondale got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nick Heinemann out in front who threw for 114 yards and three TDs on only five passes. Heinemann's passing game has become a key predictor of the Hornets' success: the team is 5-1 when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Tramond Collins was in the mix too, providing Cottondale with two touchdowns.
Cottondale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vernon only rushed for 103.
Cottondale didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Forrest Folsom, Trashonn Collins, and Tramond picked up one apiece. Tramond got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Graceville's offense. They had to suffer through a 40-0 loss at the hands of Rocky Bayou Christian. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cottondale's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Graceville, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Everything came up roses for Cottondale against Graceville when the teams last played back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 44-6 win. In that matchup, the Hornets amassed a halftime lead of 36-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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