Claxton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 36-12 to the Screven County Gamecocks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 28-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Despite the loss, Claxton still got an impressive performance from Jontarrius Calhoun, who rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. The dominant performance gave Calhoun a new career-high in rushing yards.
Screven County found their leader in underclassman AB Hilton, who rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry. Hilton was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 56 yards.
Claxton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Screven County, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing McIntosh County Academy the next time they take the field. Claxton will head out to face McIntosh County Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Screven County will host them at 7:30 p.m. on September 20th.
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