Lithia Springs came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Pebblebrook Falcons 14-13. This was payback for the Lions, who suffered a 31-26 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Malachi Evans was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 149 yards and a touchdown. He got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible65 yards.
The win got Lithia Springs back to even at 1-1. As for Pebblebrook, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lithia Springs will head out to take on Carrollton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Carrollton will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Lithia Springs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pebblebrook, they will challenge Meadowcreek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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