PHOTOS: Friday Night Football in Houston County — Week 11

See photos from Week 11 football around Houston County.

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October 25, 2025
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Houston County head coach Jeremy Edwards talks to his team after their 31-7 loss to Thomas County Central. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County tight end Tyler Wright holds his helmet up during the alma mater post game. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Thomas County Central tight end Frank Garbett (47) catches a touchdown pass in the second half of the Yellow Jackets’ region championship win over Houston County. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Zion Paul (10) and Kawaan Jones (28) pounce on Wake Forrest commit Christian “Deuce” Lawrence (2). (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Jordan Smith (4) stiff arms Deandre Andrews (19) on a kickoff return. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Thomas County Central defensive back Deandre Andrews (19) breaks up a pass in the corner of the end zone intended for Jordan Perkins (20). (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Freshman quarterback Keirion Tate (11) keeps the snap in the red zone. He also took some snaps at receiver against Thomas County Central. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Yellow Jackets’ Jermaine Dennis (13), Dannell Jester (3) and Isaiah Andrews (12) swarm Houston County receiver M.J. Mathis on one of his few receptions against the Yellow Jackets. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Thomas County Central’s Tyson Guion (20) and Triston Flounoy (16) bring down Houston County running back Austin Stinson (23). (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County running back Austin Stinson (23) had the only score of the game for the Bears, a 78-yard run in the first quarter of HoCo’s 31-7 loss. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Thomas County Central remains undefeated against Jeremy Edwards at Houston County after their 31-7 win over the Bears. Friday’s game also won the Yellow Jackets’ third region championship in four years under coach Justin Rogers. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Jordan Smith (4) and Jercorien McCoy (5) try to cut off Christian “Deuce” Lawrence (2) on his 66-yard touchdown run in the first half of TCC’s 31-7 win over Houston County. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Thomas County Central defensive back Jermaine Dennis (13) skies up to intercept Ryan Maxwell’s pass in the first half of the Region 2-5A championship game. The Yellow Jackets forced four turnovers against the Bears. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County quarterback Ryan Maxwell (15) gets a pass off on the run from Yellow Jackets defensive end Isaiah Andrews (12). (Clay Brown/HHJ)
HOW DID HE DO THAT: University of Pittsburgh commit Jaydon Dunbar (3) brings down a ridiculous one-handed catch to set up Thomas County Central score against Houston County. The Yellow Jackets beat the Bears 31-7 to claim their third region championship in four years under head coach Justin Rogers. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Zion Paul (10) celebrates Jase Jordan’s (6) big defensive stop against Thomas County Central. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Zion Paul (10) reaches out to wrap up Yellow Jackets running back Christian “Deuce” Lawrence (2) during Houston County’s 31-7 region loss. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Thomas County Central front lifts Houston County running back Javien Durham (7) off of the ground for the stop. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Bears running back Javien Durham (7) tries to find a hole against the Thomas County Central front. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County Colin Anderson (8) tries to outrun the outstretched arms of Yellow Jackets linebacker Omari Stephenson (0). (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Thomas County Central quarterback Jaylen Johnson (11) hands the ball off to Wake Forrest commit Christian “Deuce” Lawrence (2). (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Houston County defense celebrates after getting a fourth down stop on the first possession of the game against Thomas County Central. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
John Bellamy (84) and Jerome Gregory (31) run out on to the field pregame hyped for Houston County’s matchup with Thomas County Central. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County wore their white jerseys and black pants to face Thomas County Central. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County wore their black helmets on their road trip to Thomas County Central. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Yellow Jackets put on their blue jerseys and gold pants in Game 9 against Houston County. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Thomas County Central wore their gold helmets to face Houston County at home. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s captains against Thomas County Central were as follows (L-R): Jarrod Henry, Jase Jordan, Jordan Smith and Westen Ard. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Perry lost to Benedictine 41-17 in their first home game since Sept. 12. This was also their first region home game. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Decorrion Daniels (9) tries to evade a diving Benedictine defender. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Benedictine’s Turner Walker (50) drags Perry running back Decorrion Daniels (9) out of bounds during the Cadets’ 41-17 road win over the Panthers. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Dakarai Felder (10) dashes up the field on a reception against Benedictine. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Perry defensive end Anteros Sims Jr (90) battles with the Benedictine offensive line. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
The Cadets’ front swallows Perry running back Decorrion Daniels (9) during their 41-17 win over the Panthers. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Panthers linebacker Chance Joseph (5) pressures Benedictine quarterback Stephen Cannon (10) during Perry’s first home game in six weeks. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Perry running back Kam Oliver (27) takes the ball upfield during the Panthers’ region loss to Benedictine. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Perry quarterback Reid Ginn (15) slides with Benedictine defensive tackle Kameron Cody (55) in pursuit. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Perry head coach Kevin Smith stands on the sideline during the Panthers region game against Benedictine. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Perry defensive back Jamarion Brown (24) interecepts a Benedictine pass during the Panthers’ 41-17 region loss to the Cadets. This was Perry’s first home game since Sept. 12. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)

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Clay Brown/Sports Editor

Clay Brown is the Sports Editor for the Houston Home Journal. His career started as a freelance journalist for the Cairo Messenger in Cairo, Georgia before moving to Valdosta and freelancing for the Valdosta Daily Times. He moved to Warner Robins with his wife, Miranda, and two cats Olive and Willow in 2023 to become Sports Editor for the HHJ. When not out covering games and events Clay enjoys reading manga, playing video games, watching shows and trying to catch sports games.

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