Two dominant signal callers in Layden Bryson and Aj Dillard are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Athens Christian Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the George Walton Academy Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Athens Christian at home against Riverside Military Academy as the team secured a 50-18 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Athens Christian.
Athens Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryson led the charge by throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes, while also rushing for 40 yards and a touchdown. Harper Ford was another key rusher, rushing for 75 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, George Walton Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Lakeview Academy on Friday and fell 34-31.
Despite the loss, George Walton Academy saw an underclassman step up: Dillard threw for 304 yards and four touchdowns on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 40 yards. Those 304 passing yards set a new season-high mark for him. Samuel Elvington was Dillard's top target, picking up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Athens Christian now has a winning record of 3-2. As for George Walton Academy, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Athens Christian has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 183.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like George Walton Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 197.2. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Athens Christian against George Walton Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2021 as the squad secured a 56-20 win. Will Athens Christian repeat their success, or does George Walton Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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