Football Preview: LaFayette Ramblers vs. Ridgeland Panthers
LaFayette is on a three-game streak of home losses, Ridgeland a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The LaFayette Ramblers will host the Ridgeland Panthers at 7:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Friday, LaFayette had to suffer through a 44-13 loss at the hands of Adairsville. While losing is never fun, the Ramblers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 403rd, while the Tigers are ranked 156th).
Meanwhile, Ridgeland scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of Heritage by a score of 24-21.
Even though they lost, Ridgeland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 283 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
LaFayette's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Ridgeland, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 0-5.
LaFayette took their win against Ridgeland in their previous matchup back in November of 2023 by a conclusive 21-0. Will LaFayette repeat their success, or does Ridgeland have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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