East Laurens Falcons edge Washington-Wilkes Tigers 35-34 in Georgia high school football game

East Laurens - East Laurens High School running back had 231 rushing yards and scored 2 touchdowns to guide the East Laurens Falcons to a 35-34 win over the Washington-Wilkes Tigers on Friday night in a high school football game.

The Falcons also received crucial efforts from quarter back who rushed 16 times for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns and wide receiver who caught 3 passes for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.

Washington-Wilkes' quarterback Andrew Meech threw for 208 yards and 4 touchdowns and wide receiver Bryson Porter had 118 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.

The win helps East Laurens improve to 1-0 on the season while Washington-Wilkes falls to 0-1. Tonight’s game was the first matchup between the two teams.

East Laurens travels to Millen, GA to challenge the Jenkins County War Eagles on Friday September 1. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.

Washington-Wilkes will take on the Glenn Hills Spartans at home on Thursday August 31. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.