Douglas Byrd hasn't had much luck against Jack Britt recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Douglas Byrd Eagles' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Jack Britt Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 53-12, which was the final score in Douglas Byrd's tilt against Hoke County last Friday.
Meanwhile, Jack Britt didn't have done well against Scotland recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, Jack Britt made off with a 21-20 victory over Scotland.
Jack Britt's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emorian Towns, who rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Towns' longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Gavin Stokes was in the mix as well, providing Jack Britt with two touchdowns.
Douglas Byrd now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Jack Britt, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Douglas Byrd took a serious blow against Jack Britt in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 49-8. Thankfully for Douglas Byrd, Cameron Williams (who rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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