The Lowndes Vikings will head out to challenge the North Gwinnett Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lowndes is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 37-16 margin over Collins Hill.
Jayce Johnson
| 11/14/25 vs Collins Hill | 122.7 |
| 10/31/25 @ Valdosta | 15.2 |
| 10/24/25 @ Richmond Hill | 88.5 |
| 10/10/25 @ Camden County | 64.2 |
| 10/03/25 vs Tift County | 57.5 |
| + 3 more games |
Lowndes got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayce Johnson out in front who threw for 131 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 36 yards and one score. What's more, Johnson racked up 122.7 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September. Ar'Tavian Brown was in the mix too, providing Lowndes with two TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Lowndes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 164 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Lowndes' defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jeremiah Davis, Malik Reddick, and Kayden Allen, who each picked up one sack apiece. Lowndes received some extra help from Damarion Treadwell, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, North Gwinnett entered their tilt with South Gwinnett on Friday with nine consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with ten. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Comets 49-16. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Comets are ranked 78th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lowndes better keep an eye on Kalil Mazone. He was instrumental in North Gwinnett's win, rushing for 89 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Elam Rahman, who threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
North Gwinnett didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jake Godfree, Marshall Brown, and Bryson Ford picked up one apiece. Ford is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as he's now defended at least one in each of the last ten games he's played.
Lowndes' record is now 10-1. As for North Gwinnett, their record now sits at an identical 10-1.
Lowndes took their victory against North Gwinnett in their previous matchup back in December of 2019 by a conclusive 49-28 score. In that matchup, the Vikings amassed a halftime lead of 42-14, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
