Adairsville took care of business in their home opener on Thursday (barely). They slipped by the Allatoona Buccaneers 28-27.
Adairsville had a senior duo take command as Xavious Nalls picked up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Ethan Long threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75.9% of his passes. Nalls was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 57 yards.
Adairsville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Colton Sanford and Nalls.
Despite the loss, Allatoona still got an impressive performance from Xavier Rucker, who rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 88 receiving yards.
Adairsville is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they square off against Pepperell at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Adairsville is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Allatoona, they will challenge South Paulding at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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