On Friday, October 25, the Lamar County Trojans faced a challenging game on the road against Social Circle High School, where they fell 27-7 to the Redskins. After the game, Coach Travis Ellington gave his thoughts. “(Social Circle) is always a tough place to play. Our kids had a good week of practice and were prepared to play. We had chances in the game to win, but penalties and mistakes were too many to overcome and get a victory.” Lamar County now sits at second in the region standings, disappointing news for a program that was hoping to be region champions for its third straight season. Now the Trojans must defeat the Monticello Hurricanes this Friday to secure a home playoff game in the first round of the postseason.
Game Stats vs. Social Circle
Lamar County put in a strong effort. However, Social Circle’s impressive passing game was difficult to overcome. Here is a deeper look at the stats from the contest:
Comparing Offensive Statistics
- Total Plays: Lamar – 54, Social Circle – 47
- Total Yards: Lamar – 253, Social Circle – 338
- Passing Yards: Lamar – 7, Social Circle – 298
- Rushing Yards: Lamar – 246, Social Circle – 40
- Penalties: Lamar – 5 for 48 yards, Social Circle – 4 for 35 yards
- Turnovers: Lamar – 2 lost fumbles, Social Circle – 1 lost fumble
Key players for Lamar County included Kaden Carter, who carried the ball 21 times for 105 yards, JahNizae Few with 10 carries for 62 yards, and Jaden Hillman, who added 40 yards on 3 carries.
Top Defensive Performers:
- AJ Vereen: 6 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 tackle for loss
- Jermain Doctor: 4 solo tackles, 2 assists, 3 TFLs, 1 forced fumble
- Jaden Hillman: 4 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 TFL
Players of the Game
- Offense: Trace Morton
- Defense: Makai Lasster
- Special Teams: Caleb Miller
Next Up: Monticello
This Friday, the Trojans will host Monticello. Toe meets leather at 7:30. Both schools are fighting for favorable playoff positions. Coach Ellington emphasized the importance of practice and the home-field advantage at Trojan Field. This game will also be Senior Night, and marching band members, cheerleaders, cross-country runners, football players, and JROTC members will be recognized before the football game. The first 700 fans through the gates at Trojan Field will receive a complimentary cowbell. At 6:45, the Silver Wings parachuters will deliver the game ball before kickoff. So get to Thunder Alley early, enjoy the show, and “shake down the thunder” for Lamar County’s class of 2025. The Hurricanes have not beaten the Trojans since 1992. Lamar County leads the series historically (9-2), and has won the last 8 games in the series.
Grant Turner is the editor of the Barnesville Buzz and an educator, coach, and writer based in Barnesville, Georgia. He shares stories that bridge community, faith, and personal growth. In addition to teaching and coaching, Grant is Director of Musical Worship and a Sunday School teacher at New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon, Georgia. He lives in Barnesville with his wife, Haley.
