Rockmart has enjoyed the comforts of home their last six games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Pierce County Bears at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Rockmart had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 34-24 victory over Cook on Friday.
Rockmart's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brent Washington, who rushed for 51 yards and three touchdowns. Rockmart also got a significant boost from Jd Davis, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 110 yards.
Meanwhile, Pierce County can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent game on Friday. They claimed a resounding 35-7 victory over Fitzgerald on the road. The win was familiar territory for Pierce County who now have eight in a row.
Caden Mcgatha was his usual excellent self, rushing for 328 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Mcgatha was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 65 yards.
Rockmart's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 46.7 points per game. As for Pierce County, their victory bumped their record up to 13-1.
