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ECHS prepares for three football games in nine days
University of Colorado star wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter (left) talks with his younger brother Trayvis Hunter, a wide receiver at Effingham County, while attending a Rebel football practice on Oct. 3. (Donald Heath for the Effingham Herald.)
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Effingham County’s Jordan Mydell (41) weaves through Houston County defenders on a kickoff return as teammate Barry Rudolph (9) follows the play Friday night at Rebel Field. Mydell had returns of 40 and 34 yards that set up Rebel touchdowns in the first half. (Mark Lastinger / Effingham Herald)
Donald Heath
Updated: Aug 23, 2025, 6:06 PM
Published: Aug 23, 2025, 5:45 PM
Effingham County’s 56-42 loss to Houston County on Friday wasn’t just the season opener — it was the highest-scoring game in Rebels football history, with the teams combining for 98 points.
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀.