Football Preview: Peachtree Ridge Lions vs. Berkmar Patriots
The Peachtree Ridge Lions will challenge the Berkmar Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
It was a proper cat-fight when Peachtree Ridge challenged Parkview on Friday. Peachtree Ridge walked away with a 21-12 win over Parkview.
Peachtree Ridge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryce Green led the charge by rushing for 114 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Green's longest rush was for an incredible 78 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Darnell Kelly, who threw for 148 yards and a touchdown.
Peachtree Ridge didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Osiris Gilbert, Braxton Palmer, Seyon Bedell, and Alexander Faruq picked up one apiece. Tristen Hill was another major factor on D, forcing a fumble, making 14 total tackles, and defending a pass.
Meanwhile, Berkmar came into Friday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down Meadowcreek 33-19 on Friday. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Peachtree Ridge's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Berkmar, their win bumped their record up to 2-7.
Everything came up roses for Peachtree Ridge against Berkmar when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 39-7 victory. Will Peachtree Ridge repeat their success, or does Berkmar have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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