Preview: Gordon Lee Trojans vs. Ridgeland Panthers
Gordon Lee has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on The Ridgeland Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
After soaring to 42 points the game before, Gordon Lee were a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They had to suffer through a rough 40-7 loss at the hands of Adairsville. Gordon Lee was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-0.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to Ridgeland, who are still winless after their eighth match. They took a serious blow against Ringgold on Friday, falling 35-7.
Gordon Lee's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Ridgeland, their defeat was their 18th straight on the road (dating back to last season), which dropped their overall record down to 0-8.
Everything came up roses for Gordon Lee against Ridgeland when the teams last played back in October of 2022 as the team secured a 49-13 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gordon Lee since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.