Football Recap: Redan Raiders vs. Columbia Eagles
After flying high against Salem last Friday, Redan came back down to earth. The Redan Raiders took a blow against the Columbia Eagles on Friday, falling 44-12. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 364th, while the Eagles are ranked 149th).
Nishan Hillman was nothing short of spectacular for Columbia: he rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Hillman is becoming a predictor of Columbia's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 0-6 when he doesn't). Rashaad Silver was another key player, picking up 138 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Redan dropped their record down to 3-6 with the loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Columbia, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-6.
Redan will be playing at home against South Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. South Atlanta will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Redan surely won't give up without a fight. As for Columbia, they will venture away from home to challenge Salem at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Columbia's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
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