After flying high against Duluth last Friday, Peachtree Ridge came back down to earth. The Lions were beaten by the North Gwinnett Bulldogs 45-14 on Friday. The matchup marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Despite the loss, Peachtree Ridge still got an impressive performance from Rayshaun Parks, who rushed for 72 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 195 yards and one TD.
Even if they lost, Peachtree Ridge's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Seyon Bedell, Kala Talakai, and Brayden Paramore, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in North Gwinnett's side was Bedell, who picked up a sack and made ten total tackles (2.0 for loss).
North Gwinnett's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kalil Mazone led the charge by rushing for 80 yards and a pair of scores on only seven carries. Mazone also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks and making six total tackles. Another player making a difference was Evan Hawkins, who gained 103 total yards and two touchdowns.
Peachtree Ridge's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-2. As for North Gwinnett, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Coming up, after each having a week off, Peachtree Ridge and Brookwood will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. The Broncos' defense has only allowed 13.6 points per game this season, so the Lions' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for North Gwinnett, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Meadowcreek at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. The Bulldogs are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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