Greater Atlanta Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 49-14 win over Athens Academy. Greater Atlanta Christian might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 26 points or more this season.
Michael Miller
| 11/28/25 vs Athens Academy | 149.4 |
| 09/19/25 @ Johnson | 149.3 |
| 10/24/25 @ Pickens | 134.3 |
| 10/10/25 vs North Hall | 117.2 |
| 09/12/25 vs Lumpkin County | 112.5 |
Michael Miller continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 115 yards and three TDs, while also throwing for 168 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in passer rating (149.4). Greater Atlanta Christian also got a significant boost from Pierce Wilson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 97 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Greater Atlanta Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 195 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Another reason for the win was Greater Atlanta Christian's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Adam Wharton and Tyler Younger, who each picked up 1.5 sacks apiece. Denzell Watkins got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Greater Atlanta Christian's victory bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Athens Academy, they moved to 10-2 with that defeat, which also ended their ten-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Greater Atlanta Christian will face off against Hebron Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight. Athens Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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