Winder-Barrow had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the East Jackson Eagles by a score of 38-35 on Saturday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Winder-Barrow's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Demetrius Dowdy, who rushed for 101 yards and one score, and also picked up 32 receiving yards and one TD. Kenyan Glasper was in the mix too, providing the Bulldoggs with two touchdowns.
Bulldoggs
| Jashod Jackson | 1 |
| Emmanuel Robinson | 1 |
| Shane McLendon | 1 |
| Giovanni Tuggle | 1 |
Winder-Barrow didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jashod Jackson, Emmanuel Robinson, Shane McLendon, and Giovanni Tuggle picked up one apiece. Jackson got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Looking ahead, Winder-Barrow will look to defend their home field on Friday against Forsyth Central at 7:30 p.m. As for East Jackson, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Commerce at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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