The Mize Bulldogs will take on the Lamar Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Mize took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They skirted past Newton County 23-20. The win was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jamiyon Gray
| 08/29/25 @ Taylorsville | 2 |
| 09/12/25 vs Magee | 4 |
| 09/05/25 @ Presbyterian Christian | 8 |
| 09/19/25 @ Raleigh | 10 |
| 09/26/25 vs Newton County | 12 |
Mize didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jamiyon Gray and Eli Brown. Gray also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 12.
Meanwhile, Lamar had just enough and edged out Simpson Academy 21-19 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Raiders have posted against the Cougars since November 18, 2017.
Mize better keep an eye on Sullivan Reed. He was instrumental in Lamar's win, rushing for 76 yards and one touchdown, while also throwing for 170 yards and one TD while completing 75% of his passes. A healthy portion of Reed's aerial production (86 yards to be exact) went to Jackson Whitcomb.
One reason for the win was Lamar's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Luke Brady, Hayes Lancaster, and Briggs Calvert, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Lamar's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Mize, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
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