If Piedmont Academy was feeling good fresh off their 57-14 takedown of Heritage last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cougars were beaten by the George Walton Academy Bulldogs 27-0 on Friday. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
George Walton Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Aj Dillard out in front who threw for 177 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes, and also rushed for 61 yards. That's the most passing yards Dillard has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Roland Crutchfield, who picked up 147 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Piedmont Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for George Walton Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Coincidentally, Piedmont Academy and George Walton Academy will both be playing Riverside Military Academy the next time they take the field. The Cougars will head out to face the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Bulldogs will host them at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th.
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