Cedar Grove's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top against the Mount Paran Christian Eagles by a score of 28-20. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Saints' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 70th, while the Eagles are ranked 270th).
Cedar Grove's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Desean Hendrix, who rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. The Saints also got a significant boost from Makhi Watson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 97 yards.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Cedar Grove proved: they limited Mount Paran Christian to a paltry 3.3 yards per carry. The Saints didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 8.7.
The win made it two in a row for Cedar Grove and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 20 points in those games. As for Mount Paran Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cedar Grove will take on Douglass at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Saints' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Mount Paran Christian, they will square off against Washington-Wilkes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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