Dutchtown proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by 34) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 7-6 win over the McIntosh Chiefs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since September 13, 2024.
Despite the loss, McIntosh still got an impressive performance from Brandan Ridley, who rushed for 119 yards and one score on only 14 carries. Ridley also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making nine total tackles and defending one pass.
Dutchtown's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6. As for McIntosh, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Dutchtown is set to challenge their familiar foe Northgate at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, McIntosh will face off against rival Newnan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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