Commerce lost against Athens Academy back in September of 2020, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Commerce Tigers and the Athens Academy Spartans were almost perfectly matched up, but the Commerce Tigers suffered a 29-28 loss. The Tigers have struggled against the Spartans recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Bryan Mcclendon went supernova for Athens Academy, rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, while also picking up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Mcclendon a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Keyon Standifer, who gained 118 total yards.
Commerce now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Athens Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Commerce will square off against Elbert County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Athens Academy, they will host Oglethorpe County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Athens Academy is facing Oglethorpe County at the right time seeing as Oglethorpe County is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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