THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Macon County welcomes Jenkins County

Macon County, the unranked Region 6 champion, is trying to reach the quarterfinals for the second straight season.

OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon County Bulldogs hosted the Jenkins County Eagles in a GHSA second round matchup Friday night.

Jenkins County, the Region 3 runner-up to Metter, was in the second round for the second straight season and was trying to advance to a quarterfinal for the first time since its 1960 Class B runner-up finish.

The Eagles, ranked #10, beat Wheeler County 39-14 in the first round. Kendrick Thomas rushed for 100 yards on 12 carries, and Jenkins forced three turnovers, two returned for touchdowns.

Macon County, the unranked Region 6 champion, is trying to reach the quarterfinals for the second straight season, this time under first-year coach Kurt Williams.

The Bulldogs beat Greenville 44-14 in the first round. Jakeyveon Parker rushed for 193 yards and three touchdowns.

These schools had never played each other.

Bill Shanks has the highlights from Adams-Maffett Field.