Wednesday just wasn't the day for South Paulding's offense. They fell 13-0 to the Lithia Springs Lions on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 33-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Lithia Springs found their leader in sophomore Tytianna Ritman, who threw for 121 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Ritman didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended two passes.
South Paulding's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Lithia Springs, they moved to 2-3 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
South Paulding will square off against Whitewater at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. South Paulding's defense has only allowed 12.9 points per game this season, so Whitewater's offense will have their work cut out for them. Lithia Springs has already played their next match, a 20-0 win against Villa Rica on the 23rd.
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