LaFayette is on  a three-game streak of home losses, Ridgeland a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change  on Friday. The LaFayette Ramblers will host the Ridgeland Panthers  at 7:30  p.m. Given that  both  suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this  game.
 Last Friday, LaFayette had to suffer through a   44-13 loss at the hands of Adairsville. While losing is never fun, the Ramblers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage  in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings  (they are ranked 403rd, while the Tigers are ranked 156th).
 Meanwhile, Ridgeland scored the most  points they've had all season  on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of Heritage by a score of  24-21.
 Even though they lost, Ridgeland was unstoppable on the ground and  finished the game with 283  rushing yards. That's the most  rushing yards they've managed all season.
 LaFayette's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Ridgeland, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 0-5.
 LaFayette took their  win against Ridgeland  in their previous matchup  back in November of 2023 by a conclusive  21-0. Will LaFayette repeat their success,  or does  Ridgeland have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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