Football Recap: Dynamic Duo of Zaylen Shealer and Faustino Rangel Lead Hart County to Victory + How To Watch

Hart County took a 22-point loss the last time they faced off against Prince Avenue Christian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wolverines on Friday, sneaking past 31-28. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since August 23, 2024.

Faustino Rangel

Rushing Yards

09/26/25 vs Prince Avenue Christian	128
09/19/25 @ Monroe Area	75
09/05/25 @ Flowery Branch	23
08/29/25 vs Lumpkin County	0
11/15/24 @ Ringgold	2
+ 7 more games

Hart County was led to victory by Faustino Rangel and Zaylen Shealer. Rangel rushed for 128 yards and a pair of TDs, while Shealer picked up 79 receiving yards and one touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Rangel has posted since back in August of 2024.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hart County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive games.

Hart County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ramarcus Simpson and Shealer. That interception was Simpson's first of the season.

When it comes to explaining why Prince Avenue Christian lost, don't look at Andrew Beard. Despite the final result, he rushed for 185 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 9.7 yards per carry, and also picked up 60 receiving yards. Beard's longest rush was for an incredible 77 yards.

With the victory, Hart County broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-4. As for Prince Avenue Christian, their record is now 4-2.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Hart County will challenge rival Hebron Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Prince Avenue Christian is set to face off against their familiar foe Stephens County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.