TOCCOA - The running games of both the Stephens County Indians and the Hart County Bulldogs clashed Friday at Stephens County High School. Stephens County (9-0, 5-0) remains undefeated after a dramatic 20-7 win over Hart County (7-1-1, 5-1).
Hart County scored first on a 13-yard run by Josh Carey in the first quarter. Carey totaled only 18 yards on the ground on six carries.
The Indians fought back, scoring late in the second quarter on a two-yard run by senior Tauren Poole, who tallied 143 yards on 26 carries, scoring all three of Stephens County's touchdowns. However, the extra point was short after a 15-yard penalty forced the Indians back following the touchdown.
The defensive stalemate continued, as the game remained 7-6 in favor of Hart County going into the fourth quarter. Poole ripped off a two-yard run again, and Ethan Martin connected with Cody Martin for the successful two-point conversion, putting the Indians up 14-7.
Martin was 6-for-11 in the air for 86 yards, also gathering 34 yards on the ground on eight carries. Cody Martin was the leading receiver with 48 yards gained on three receptions.
The Bulldogs were looking to tie the game with 6:08 left, but Kurvin Curry threw one of his two interceptions on a first-and-ten situation from Stephens County's 36-yard line. Curry gathered 117 rushing yards on 13 carries. Curry was 2-of-13 passing, gaining only 25 yards through the air, with both receptions going to Carey.
Ran Easley ran for 68 yards on 14 carries. Following the interception, Stephens County sealed the deal on a 59-yard run by Poole.
The Indians will travel next week to Elbert County.
Saturday
August 2nd, 2025
10:08AM
