Cedartown entered their game against Cartersville on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Cedartown Bulldogs took a 19-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cartersville Hurricanes. It was the first time this season that the Bulldogs let down their fans at home.
Even though they lost, Cedartown was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 232 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 196 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Cartersville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brady Marchese, who picked up 132 receiving yards and a touchdown. Marchese was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 51 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Nate Russell, who threw for 142 yards and a touchdown.
Cedartown's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-1. As for Cartersville, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cedartown will welcome Woodland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cedartown's defense has only allowed 10.8 points per game this season, so Woodland's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cartersville, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hiram at 7:30 p.m. Cartersville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.7 points per game this season.
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