The Baldwin Braves will head out to take on the Westside Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
On Friday, Baldwin came up short against Aquinas and fell 27-20.
Jacob Hester
| 09/26/25 @ West Laurens | 110 |
| 10/10/25 @ Hephzibah | 91 |
| 10/17/25 vs Aquinas | 81 |
| 09/05/25 @ Cross Creek | 58 |
| 09/12/25 vs Harlem | 40 |
Despite the loss, Baldwin got top-tier performance from Tavares Hooks, who rushed for 83 yards and two scores, and also picked up 37 receiving yards. The Braves also got a significant boost from Jacob Hester, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
Meanwhile, Westside put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 14-7 victory over Harlem. The 14-point effort marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Westside didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Elliot Jackson and Tamari Curry. Curry is also crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 122 every time he's taken the field this season.
Baldwin has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 31.4 points over those games. As for Westside, their win bumped their record up to 8-0.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Baldwin has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 167.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Westside struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 214.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Baldwin took their victory against Westside when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 42-21 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Braves since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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