The Cottondale Hornets had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 34.7 points), and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 44-6 win over Pataula Charter Academy. The result was nothing new for Cottondale, who have now won five matches by 22 points or more so far this season.
Cottondale's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jocarian Garrett, who rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Garrett is on a roll when it comes to rushing yards, as he's now rushed for 100 or more in the last eight games he's played. Cameron Odom was another key contributor, rushing for 70 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
Cottondale's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Pataula Charter Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Cottondale will be playing at home against Vernon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pataula Charter Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Georgia Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Georgia (Georgia Christian is ranked 440th, while Pataula Charter Academy is ranked 433rd).
