Baldwin hadn't done well against Northside recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Braves managed an 18-13 win over the Eagles. This was payback for the Braves, who suffered a 13-12 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Baldwin to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tavares Hooks, who rushed for 88 yards and one TD on only 11 carries. Those 88 rushing yards gave Hooks a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamden Patterson, who threw for 203 yards and one touchdown while completing 81.8% of his passes.
Baldwin didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of London Blash and Corey Myrick Jr.. Blash got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
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| 08/22/25 - Away | 18-13 W |
| 08/23/24 - Home | 12-13 L |
| 09/20/19 - Away | 28-33 L |
| 09/14/18 - Home | 0-45 L |
The victory got Baldwin back to even at 1-1. As for Northside, they dropped their record down to 0-2 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Baldwin will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Cross Creek at 7:30 p.m. on September 5. The matchup will give the Braves their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Northside, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will take on Warner Robins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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