Walton's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 21-3 win over the Marietta Blue Devils. Given the Raiders' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 43rd, while the Blue Devils are ranked 133rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lucas Farrington was his usual excellent self, rushing for 68 yards and three touchdowns. He has become a key player for Walton: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise. Noriega Thompson handled things on the ground, rushing for 84 yards.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Walton's defense and their three sacks. Leading the way was Jake Thorner with two. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last 13 games he's played dating back to last season.
Walton now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Marietta, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Walton and Cherokee are set to duel on Friday. Walton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.9 points per game this season. As for Marietta, they will venture away from home to take on North Cobb at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Cobb will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Marietta surely won't give up without a fight.
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