Football Preview: Pebblebrook Falcons vs. Lithia Springs Lions
Pebblebrook is on a three-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Lithia Springs a three-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. After each having a week off, both will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. Pebblebrook will be strutting in after a win while Lithia Springs will be coming in after a loss.
Pebblebrook is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Locust Grove. Pebblebrook walked away with a 39-28 victory over Locust Grove last Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Falcons as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Damarien Ward was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Pebblebrook wouldn't let Locust Grove keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Pebblebrook can thank Emanuel Stafford and Ivan Williams for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Lithia Springs didn't have quite enough to beat Lithonia last Friday and fell 31-28.
Pebblebrook didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Lithia Springs in their previous meeting back in September of 2020, but they still walked away with a 31-26 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Lithia Springs' Jai'Que Hart, who threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Pebblebrook to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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