Football Game Preview: East Davidson Golden Eagles vs. Providence Grove Patriots

The East Davidson Golden Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Providence Grove Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. East Davidson has given up an average of 29.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

East Davidson had taken Wheatmore down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Golden Eagles took a 32-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors.

Meanwhile, Providence Grove entered their tilt with Trinity on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They breezed past the Bulldogs to the tune of 56-6. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won four contests by 23 points or more so far this season.

Providence Grove's win came from a few key players East Davidson will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jacob Flinchum, who rushed for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries. Those 146 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jackson Lawver, who threw for 81 yards and three TDs on only six passes.

Providence Grove didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jameson Summey and Conner Haithcock.

East Davidson's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Providence Grove, their record is now 5-2.

East Davidson lost to Providence Grove on the road by a decisive 33-14 margin in their previous meeting back in August of 2024. Can the Golden Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.