Lumpkin County is 0-7 against North Hall since October of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Indians will take on the Trojans at 7:30 p.m. Lumpkin County knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully North Hall likes a good challenge.
Lumpkin County's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 49-0 victory over Johnson. The Indians haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Nolan Matthews
| 10/10/25 vs Johnson | 2 |
| 09/26/25 vs White County | 5 |
| 09/19/25 @ Chestatee | 3 |
| 09/12/25 @ Greater Atlanta Christian | 4 |
| 09/05/25 vs Dunwoody | 4 |
| 08/29/25 @ Hart County | 2 |
It was another big night for Nolan Matthews, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns. He has been hot, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last six times he's played. Caleb Yorkey was another key rusher, rushing for 64 yards and one score.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Lumpkin County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Meanwhile, North Hall beat Greater Atlanta Christian 49-38 on Friday.
Lumpkin County better keep an eye on Parker Carlton. He was instrumental in North Hall's win, rushing for 179 yards and three TDs. That's the most rushing touchdowns Carlton has posted since back in November of 2024. Cole Cable also helped out with an impressive 92 receiving yards.
North Hall didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cole Lindlief and Carlton.
Lumpkin County's record now sits at 5-2. As for North Hall, their record is now 7-0.
Lumpkin County came up short against North Hall in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 21-16. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Trojans' Smith McGarvey, who rushed for 114 yards and one touchdown on only 13 carries, and also threw for 172 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 81.8% of his passes. Now that the Indians know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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