Football Recap: Portal Comes Up Short at Home Against Bulloch Academy + How To Watch

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the GA High School Assn. & Portal High School.
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Portal unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Bulloch Academy Gators 49-20 on Saturday. The Panthers lost against the Gators in their previous head to head back in August of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 19-18 score last time.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Portal will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Twiggs County at 7:30 p.m. on the 29th. As for Bulloch Academy, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Claxton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.