The Southwest DeKalb Panthers will square off against the Tucker Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southwest DeKalb's defense has only allowed 9.6 points per game this season, so Tucker's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Southwest DeKalb will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up seven points last Friday, then bounced right back against Lithonia on Thursday. The Panthers strolled past the Bulldogs with points to spare, taking the game 31-14. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Tucker owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They claimed a resounding 27-0 win over Druid Hills. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won four games by 27 points or more so far this season.
Southwest DeKalb better keep an eye on Jace German. He was instrumental in Tucker's win, throwing for 130 yards and one touchdown while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushing for 48 yards. Steve Campbell also deserves some recognition as he passed for his first passing touchdown of the season.
Tucker didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Druid Hills to a completion percentage of just 40.7%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from four players: Izaiah Williams, Tyaire Byrd, Samuel Bryant, and Amontae Briggs, who each logged one passes deflected. Tucker is a perfect 3-0 when they limit the passing game like that.
Southwest DeKalb's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Tucker, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Southwest DeKalb was able to grind out a solid victory over Tucker in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, winning 42-35. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Tigers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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