Gallia Academy was the 30-0 winner over Athens when they last played one another back in August of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Gallia Academy Blue Devils had to suffer through a 55-6 loss at the hands of the Athens Bulldogs.
Braylan Rathburn threw for 168 yards and a touchdown.
Gabe Hammons was his top target, picking up 62 receiving yards.
Athens had a senior duo take command as Alex Pero rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries and Braeden Young rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Heightland, who rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Gallia Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Athens, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gallia Academy will welcome Point Pleasant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are at an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2015. As for Athens, they will challenge Marietta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Athens will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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