Football Game Preview: Paulding County Plays at Home

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 6:53am

Football Preview: Paulding County Patriots vs. McEachern Indians

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After three games on the road, Paulding County is heading back home. They will host the McEachern Indians at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Paulding County finally turned things around against South Cobb on Friday. They blew past the Eagles, posting a 53-13 win on the road. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

It was another big night for Mason Bryant, who threw for 358 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. A healthy portion of that aerial production (142 yards to be exact) went to Anthony Bell.

Meanwhile, McEachern's offense rose to the challenge against a Spartans defense that boasted an average of only 11.5 points allowed on Friday. McEachern breezed by Campbell on the road to the tune of 32-0. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Spartans are ranked 92nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Paulding County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for McEachern, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.

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