Eagles
| 10/10/25 @ Ragland | 34-19 |
| 10/03/25 vs Spring Garden | 20-8 |
| 09/26/25 @ Section | 48-21 |
| 09/19/25 @ Ider | 49-0 |
| 09/12/25 vs Gaylesville | 56-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Appalachian extended their winning streak to eight on Friday, bumping them up to 8-0. They enjoyed a cozy 34-19 victory over the Ragland Purple Devils. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since October 27, 2017, but that streak is no more.
Appalachian found their leader in sophomore Colton Caldwell, who rushed for 213 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 105 yards and one TD on only seven passes. Those 213 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Caldwell.
Appalachian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 338 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Appalachian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ian Putman and Mason Pearson. Appalachian received some extra help from Hagan Kanaday, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
As for Ragland, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. They have struggled against Appalachian recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Ragland's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was A'Ron Lee, who picked up 47 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 71 yards. Hunter Nolin was another key player, rushing for 94 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries.
Appalachian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 62-7 win against Woodville on the 17th. As for Ragland, they have also already played their next contest, a 41-20 victory against Gaylesville on the 17th.
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