South Cobb was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They came up short against the Banneker Trojans, falling 34-10. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 374th, while the Trojans are ranked 185th).
Banneker's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Donnavan Freeman led the charge by rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Another back making a difference was Kelian Allen, who rushed for 102 yards on only 11 carries.
South Cobb's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Banneker, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Cobb will take on Drew at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Banneker, they will have plenty of time to enjoy the victory as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Jonesboro at 7:30 p.m. on September 6th.
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