If Druid Hills was riding high fresh off their 34-0 takedown of Clarkston last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Red Devils lost 27-7 to the Southwest DeKalb Panthers on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 284th, while the Panthers are ranked 76th).
Issack Nishimwe
| 09/19/25 vs Marist | 1 |
| 10/03/25 @ Tucker | 1 |
| 10/23/25 @ Clarkston | 2 |
| 08/22/25 vs Midtown | 5 |
| 10/16/25 vs Northview | 5 |
Druid Hills didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Samuel Miller, Issack Nishimwe, and Deonte Smith picked up one apiece. Nishimwe also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with nine. Another thorn in Southwest DeKalb's side was Xavier Norris, who forced one fumble and made ten total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Special teams was responsible for all of the team's points. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of RAPHAEL BLAKELY, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Druid Hills' loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Southwest DeKalb, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Druid Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Southwest DeKalb, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Jonesboro at 7:30 p.m. on the 14th. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Panthers 10.9, the Cardinals 13.7) so any points scored will be well earned.
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