Football Recap: Apalachee Takes a Loss + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 16, 2025, 3:11pm

Football Recap: Apalachee Wildcats vs. Winder-Barrow Bulldoggs

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the GA High School Assn. (GHSA) & Apalachee High School. Watch Full Replay

Apalachee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. The contest between the Wildcats and the Winder-Barrow Bulldoggs didn't end well, with the Wildcats falling 35-16. The Wildcats were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bulldoggs from their previous meeting back in August of 2023.

Although Apalachee took the loss, they still got scores from Zach Bankston and Burke McGowan.

Demetrius Dowdy was his usual excellent self, rushing for 321 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 10.0 yards per carry for Winder-Barrow. Dowdy is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 101 every time he's taken the field this season.

Apalachee's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Winder-Barrow, they picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 2-3.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Apalachee is set to take on their familiar foe Loganville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Winder-Barrow will face off against rival Alcovy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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