Heritage and Harlem squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Heritage had to settle for second. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs. While the Generals didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bulldogs 14-7 in the first quarter.
Brayden Slaughter
| 10/31/25 @ Adairsville | 4 |
| 09/05/25 vs Gordon Lee | 3 |
| 11/14/25 vs Harlem | 2 |
| 10/17/25 @ LaFayette | 2 |
| 10/03/25 vs Gilmer | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Heritage lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Brayden Slaughter, who rushed for 93 yards and two scores. He is becoming a predictor of Heritage's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 6-2 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Brayden Stoker also helped out with an impressive 84 receiving yards.
Harlem's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jayden Futrell, who picked up 139 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Those 139 receiving yards gave Futrell a new career-high. Mercer Barton was another key signal caller, throwing for 260 yards and four TDs while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Heritage's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Harlem, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season.
Heritage does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Harlem, they are taking a road trip to square off against Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Dragons' defense has only allowed 10.6 points per game this season, so the Bulldogs' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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