Pickens barely beat Sonoraville the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Dragons put the hurt on the Phoenix with a sharp 34-14 win on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Dragons in their matchups with the Phoenix: they've now won three in a row.
Hayden Jones
| 08/22/25 vs Sonoraville | 129.6 |
| 08/15/25 @ Pepperell | 95.2 |
| 11/01/24 vs Lumpkin County | 98.9 |
| 10/25/24 @ Greater Atlanta Christian | 108.2 |
| 10/18/24 vs Johnson | 120.8 |
| + 7 more games |
Hayden Jones had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 73 yards and a pair of TDs on only six carries, and also threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns. What's more, he racked up 129.6 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August of 2024. Carson Mitton was another key player, rushing for 79 yards and one score.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Pickens was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 176 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Sonoraville lost, don't look at Chaz Pate. Despite the final result, he threw for 156 yards and a pair of TDs.
Pickens' win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Sonoraville, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pickens will take on Gilmer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sonoraville, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on North Cobb Christian at 7:30 p.m. on September 5.
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