Football Preview: Jackson County Panthers vs. Athens Academy Spartans
The Jackson County Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Athens Academy Spartans at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Jackson County is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
Last Thursday, Jackson County beat Winder-Barrow 14-6. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked eighth, while the Bulldoggs are ranked 70th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jackson County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aliyah Haney, who picked up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 82 yards on only seven carries. Those 82 rushing yards gave Haney a new career-high. Another signal caller making a difference was Aubree Dobbs, who threw for 119 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Athens Academy scored the most points they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell to Cedar Shoals 26-21. It was the first time this season that the Spartans let down their fans at home.
Jackson County's win bumped their record up to 12-1. As for Athens Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
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