Banneker was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 44-20 to the Newnan Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 266th, while the Cougars are ranked 72nd).
When it comes to explaining why Banneker lost, don't look at Donnavan Freeman. Despite the final result, he rushed for 39 yards and two touchdowns. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Kelian Allen, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Newnan's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaylon Teagle led the charge by rushing for 64 yards and two touchdowns.
Banneker's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Newnan, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Banneker will square off against Morrow at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Newnan, they will challenge McIntosh at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Newnan is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.6 points per game this season.
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