Two dominant backs in Devonis Lee and Rashad Montgomery are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Early County Bobcats will be playing at home against the Mt. Zion Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Early County's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Mt. Zion has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Early County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Greene County, posting a 43-6 victory. With the Bobcats ahead 36-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Meanwhile, Mt. Zion earned a 20-7 win over Treutlen on Friday.
Early County better keep an eye on Knox Israel. He was instrumental in Mt. Zion's win, rushing for 74 yards and three scores. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Israel a new career-high.
Early County's record now sits at 8-3. As for Mt. Zion, their record is now an identical 8-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Early County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 297.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mt. Zion struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 175.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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