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Both teams entered the rivalry game undefeated at 8–0 for the first time since 2019. The lead changed hands multiple times, featuring early touchdowns from Lowndes’ Jayce Johnson and Mason Woods, and responses from Valdosta’s Deron Foster and Tripp Perry.Valdosta took a 31–25 lead in the fourth quarter, but Lowndes answered to go up 32–31. In the final minute, Valdosta drove deep into Lowndes territory before a fumble inside the 10-yard line sealed the win for the Vikings.