The Creekside Seminoles will take on the Lithonia Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Creekside is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 49-0 win over Ware County. The Seminoles' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Gary Walker produced another solid effort rushing for 258 yards and two TDs on only 13 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 93-yard run. Another player making a difference was Cayden Benson, who threw for 211 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Creekside was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 404 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August.
Creekside's defense stepped up as well, laying out Isaiah White three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Tavarre Terrell, Daniel 'tank' Holt, and Cassius Burch, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Lithonia blew past Centennial, posting a 38-7 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Bulldogs' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the Knights are ranked 217th).
Creekside better keep an eye on Albert Gooding. He was instrumental in Lithonia's win, rushing for 192 yards and two scores on only 14 carries. Those 192 rushing yards gave Gooding a new career-high. Xavier Butler was another key player, rushing for 74 yards and one TD on only five carries.
Creekside's victory bumped their record up to 12-0. As for Lithonia, their win bumped their record up to 10-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Creekside has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 228.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lithonia struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 225.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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