The Gilmer Bobcats will square off against the Adairsville Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Gilmer has given up an average of 30.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gilmer is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest loss since September 13, 2024 on Friday. They were dealt a 49-22 defeat at the hands of Calhoun. While losing is never fun, the Bobcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 213th, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked 48th).
Meanwhile, Adairsville didn't have too much trouble with Northwest Whitfield on Friday as they won 33-17. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tigers.
Gilmer better keep an eye on Braxton Elrod. He was instrumental in Adairsville's win, rushing for 194 yards and three scores while picking up 7.2 yards per carry, and also throwing for 118 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Those 194 rushing yards gave Elrod a new career-high.
Adairsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 304 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Adairsville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kj Smith and Westin Crisp. Clay Hilburn was another major factor on D, making nine total tackles and defending four passes.
Gilmer has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Adairsville, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Gilmer was dealt a bruising 28-0 loss at the hands of Adairsville in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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