If Sonoraville was riding high fresh off their 42-20 takedown of Model last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Phoenix lost 34-14 to the Pickens Dragons on Friday. The Phoenix haven't had much luck with the Dragons recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Despite the loss, Sonoraville still got an impressive performance from Chaz Pate, who threw for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Hayden Jones had a dynamite game For Pickens., rushing for 73 yards and two scores on only six carries, while also throwing for 151 yards and a pair of TDs. What's more, Jones racked up 129.6 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August of 2024. Pickens also got help from McCord Purdy, who showed off his sure hands for 93 receiving yards.
Sonoraville's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Pickens, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sonoraville will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on North Cobb Christian at 7:30 p.m. on September 5. As for Pickens, they will take on Gilmer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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