Football Preview: Athens Bulldogs vs. Marietta Tigers
Athens is 0-4 against Marietta since September of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Athens Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Marietta Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Athens took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 55-6 victory over Gallia Academy. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Athens had a senior duo take command as Alex Pero rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries and Braeden Young rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Heightland, who rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Marietta owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They walked away with a 10-0 win over John Marshall. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Tigers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 328th in Ohio, while the Monarchs are ranked 61st in West Virginia).
Athens' win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Marietta, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Athens came up short against Marietta when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 28-19. Will Athens have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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