North Oconee has won 14 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Cartersville has won 14 straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The North Oconee Titans will welcome the Cartersville Hurricanes at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in North Oconee's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven matchups.
North Oconee is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed by Ware County to the tune of 35-6. Considering the Titans have won nine games by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Cartersville has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.33 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They strolled past Starr's Mill with points to spare, taking the game 53-35.
Cartersville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nate Russell led the charge by throwing for 266 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. The team also got some help courtesy of Baylon Long, who rushed for 77 yards and three touchdowns.
North Oconee's win bumped their record up to 12-0. As for Cartersville, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 12-0.
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