It was a proper cat-fight when Duluth challenged Peachtree Ridge on Friday. The Wildcats were beaten by the Lions 43-7. The Wildcats have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Shamar Banner
09/26/25 @ Peachtree Ridge | 314 |
08/29/25 @ Shiloh | 264 |
09/05/25 vs Dacula | 241 |
09/19/25 vs Meadowcreek | 128 |
08/22/25 @ Centennial | 114 |
When it comes to explaining why Duluth lost, don't look at Caden Ashford. Despite the final result, he picked up 166 receiving yards and one TD. Shamar Banner was another key player, having thrown for 314 yards and onetouchdown.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Peachtree Ridge to victory, but perhaps none more so than Rayshaun Parks, who rushed for 96 yards and one score on only 13 carries, and also threw for 128 yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Sedric Addison, who gained 66 total yards and three touchdowns.
Duluth suffered their first road loss, dropping their record down to 3-3. As for Peachtree Ridge, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Duluth is set to square off against their familiar foe Berkmar at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Peachtree Ridge will challenge rival North Gwinnett at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Lions 13.3, the Bulldogs 9.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
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