Football Game Preview: Providence Grove Patriots vs. Thomasville Bulldogs

The Providence Grove Patriots will square off against the Thomasville Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence Grove is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.

On Friday, Providence Grove made easy work of Wheatmore and carried off a 48-28 victory. Considering the Patriots have won five contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Jackson Lawver

Passer Rating

10/10/25 vs Trinity	135.4
09/05/25 @ Southwestern Randolph	127.4
09/19/25 @ Jordan-Matthews	113.4
10/24/25 @ Wheatmore	111.8
10/03/25 @ West Davidson	107.5
+ 4 more games

Providence Grove had a senior duo take command as Jackson Lawver rushed for 116 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries and Andrew Thomas gained 153 total yards. Lawver's passing game has become a key predictor of the Patriots' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise.

Providence Grove didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Wheatmore to a completion percentage of just 50%. The team can thank Thomas for the heroic effort on defense: he. Providence Grove wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 72.2%.

Providence Grove's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Nick Straughn, Chase Collins, and Conner Haithcock, who each picked up one sack apiece.

Meanwhile, Thomasville beat East Davidson 28-16 on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Golden Eagles: they've now won four in a row.

Providence Grove better keep an eye on Cordell Moon. He was instrumental in Thomasville's win, rushing for 129 yards on only eight carries. Moon really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.

Thomasville now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Providence Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.