The McIntosh Chiefs are taking a road trip to square off against the Newnan Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. McIntosh is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
McIntosh is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Dutchtown on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. McIntosh was dealt a 52-21 defeat at the hands of Dutchtown. While losing is never fun, the Chiefs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 217th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 107th).
McIntosh might have lost, but man, Brandan Ridley was a machine: he picked up 182 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 91 yards.
Meanwhile, Newnan made easy work of Banneker on Friday and carried off a 44-20 victory. Considering the Cougars have won five contests by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Newnan's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaylon Teagle led the charge by rushing for 64 yards and two touchdowns.
Newnan wouldn't let Banneker keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Newnan can thank Josiah Smith and Rodney Colton Jr. for forcing both of them.
McIntosh's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Newnan, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. McIntosh has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 194.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Newnan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 154.9. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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