Athens is 8-0 against Auburn since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Athens Warriors will head out to challenge the Auburn Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Both were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.
Athens is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They fell just short of Olympia by a score of 38-35 on Friday.
Meanwhile, Auburn is still winless after their game against Pleasant Plains on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 28-25. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Trojans have suffered against the Cardinals since September 8, 2017.
Even though they lost, Auburn was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Auburn wouldn't let Pleasant Plains keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Mason Marquette, Chance Crissey, and Crissey picked up one apiece. Devin Angelo also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven. Another thorn in Pleasant Plains' side was Niri French, who picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles.
Athens' loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Auburn, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Athens strolled past Auburn when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a score of 51-34. The rematch might be a little tougher for Athens since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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