Athens won the last time they faced Decatur, and things went their way on Friday too. The Athens Golden Eagles blew past the Decatur Red Raiders 49-20. Given the Golden Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 51st, while the Red Raiders are ranked 219th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Athens was led to victory by Xavier Edwards and Brogan Gross. Edwards gained 92 total yards and two touchdowns, while Gross threw for 134 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 8-for-8 passing. Athens also got a significant boost from Kaydon Bledsoe, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 83 yards.
Athens pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Decatur, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Athens wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 45-23 victory against Russellville on the 1st. Decatur does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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