Football Preview: Pickens Dragons vs. Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans
The Pickens Dragons are taking a road trip to square off against the Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Pickens took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 62-6 win over Johnson at home. That looming 62-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Dragons yet this season.
Meanwhile, Greater Atlanta Christian and White County met for a duel on Friday where Greater Atlanta Christian prevailed. Greater Atlanta Christian managed a 28-23 victory over White County.
Tommy Young was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 108 yards and a touchdown. Greater Atlanta Christian also got help from Jaden Henry, who showed off his sure hands for 87 receiving yards.
Greater Atlanta Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Greater Atlanta Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Denzell Watkins and Cj Ohuabunwa.
The win got Pickens back to even at 4-4. As for Greater Atlanta Christian, they pushed their record up to 4-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
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