Football Recap: John Wilson Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Lakeside

Shiloh's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They enjoyed a cozy 39-20 win over the Lakeside Vikings. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Generals' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 156th, while the Vikings are ranked 320th).

John Wilson

Rushing Yards

09/19/25 vs Tri-Cities	119
09/26/25 @ Chamblee	118
10/17/25 @ Arabia Mountain	103
10/24/25 vs Lakeside	102
09/12/25 vs Woodward Academy	87
+ 4 more games

Shiloh got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was John Wilson out in front who threw for 268 yards and four TDs, and also rushed for 102 yards on only 11 carries. The Generals are 4-1 when Wilson posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-3 otherwise. Ryan Webster was another key rusher, rushing for 140 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 7.8 yards per carry.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Shiloh was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 251 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 151 rushing yards in seven consecutive games.

When it comes to explaining why Lakeside lost, don't look at Ayden Grubel. Despite the final result, he threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns.

Shiloh now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Lakeside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Shiloh will square off against Dunwoody at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lakeside, they will face off against Woodward Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The War Eagles will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.