JEFFERSON — Note to the rest of northeast Georgia: Colby Wood and the Jefferson rushing attack are most definitely for real.
Last week, the sophomore running back went for 264 yards; this week it was 239 -- and five touchdowns -- as he helped lead Jefferson to a 32-17 win over Winder-Barrow in Jefferson.
Not only that, Wood also recorded a fumble recovery, interception and a tackle for loss on defense.
Meanwhile, the Dragons' defense did its best to slow Bulldoggs standout running back Cece Green -- especially in the second half.
Green broke lose in the first half, ripping off a 55-yard touchdown run as part of 195 yards for the visitors. Yet Winder managed just one first down in the second half, as Jefferson (2-0) pulled away for the win.
Wood, in particular, went wild after the interval, piling up 187 of his yards in the second half. He finished the night with 33 carries. Four of his scores came on the ground, while he also hauled in a 21-yard scoring pass from quarterback Bryce Moore. Teammate Darrian Hill also finished with 11 carries for 70 yards, while Moore completed 5 of 10 passes for 62 yards.
The Dragons will play host to North Hall next Friday.
Winder, which finished with 151 yards rushing, will travel to Apalachee next week for the start of Region 8-AAAAA play.
