The Southwest DeKalb Panthers will take on the Kell Longhorns at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Southwest DeKalb is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Jonesboro 35-7. The win was familiar territory for the Panthers, who have now won five games in a row.
Meanwhile, Kell got the win against Hampton on Friday by a conclusive 35-14. Given the Longhorns' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Hornets are ranked 164th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Southwest DeKalb better keep an eye on Moonie Gipson. He was instrumental in Kell's win, rushing for 161 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. Gipson was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 61 yards.
Southwest DeKalb's record now sits at 9-2. As for Kell, their record is now an identical 9-2.
Southwest DeKalb couldn't quite get it done against Kell when the teams last played back in November of 2016 as they fell 31-22. Thankfully for the Panthers, Josiah Futral (who rushed for 230 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 8.5 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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