Metter was the 12-6 winner over McIntosh County Academy when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Tigers fell 18-8 to the Buccaneers on Friday. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Earnest McIntosh continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for McIntosh County Academy, rushing for 157 yards and one score. McIntosh is becoming a predictor of the Buccaneers' success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is 2-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Mekhi Jackson also deserves a shout-out for his two TDs.
Metter's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for McIntosh County Academy, the win also got them back to even at 4-4.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Metter is set to take on their familiar foe Jenkins County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, McIntosh County Academy will square off against rival Savannah at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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