Valdosta Breaks School Record in Win Over Colquitt County
The Valdosta football team secured a 52-44 victory while setting a new school record with 703 total yards of offense.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Football
Valdosta defeated Colquitt County 52-44 in a high-scoring matchup. The team achieved a school-record 703 total yards during the contest.
Why it matters
The victory highlights the high-powered offensive production of the Valdosta program, which built its success on a core of five returning starters from a previous state semifinalist team.
Valdosta recorded 703 total yards, consisting of 383 passing yards from Tripp Perry and 320 rushing yards. Individual standout performances included 200 rushing yards and 143 receiving yards from Marquis Fennell, along with 171 receiving yards by Jamarian Mingo.
The players
Tripp Perry
He is the Valdosta quarterback who recorded 383 passing yards in the win.
Marquis Fennell
He is a playmaker for Valdosta who totaled 200 rushing yards and 143 receiving yards.
Deron Foster
He is a Valdosta running back who contributed 114 rushing yards to the team’s offensive performance.
Jamarian Mingo
He is a wide receiver for Valdosta who recorded 171 receiving yards in the game.
The details
The offensive line, featuring Adron Thomas, Tyler Richardson, Austin Spray, Kieran Johnson, Jah'khias Neloms, and Tremayne Miley, paved the way for the historic yardage. Deron Foster contributed significantly to the ground game with 114 rushing yards.
Timeline
The football game against Colquitt County took place on October 16, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This record-breaking offensive performance solidifies Valdosta’s position as a potent contender in the current playoff race. The team’s efficiency reinforces their status following their previous appearance in the state semifinals.
The 703 total yards confirm the effectiveness of the offensive line unit coached by JT Black and Daniel Brinson. This level of production suggests the team will remain a heavy favorite in upcoming matchups as they lean on their core group of veteran starters.
The takeaway
Maintaining such an explosive offense requires consistency from the veteran offensive line throughout the remainder of the season. Teams looking to mirror this success should prioritize building depth among their returning starters to sustain high-yardage production.
Further reading
For more on the local high school season, visit Valdosta Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
