Perry and Veterans are an even 4-4 against one another since September of 2016, but not for long. After each having a week off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Perry is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Perry is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Houston County just ended the team's eight-game winning streak dating back to last season last Friday. They received a blow as they fell 31-17 to the Bears. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Bears recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Perry might have lost, but man, Kiel Sparks was a machine: he picked up 194 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Sparks is now averaging an impressive 104.3 receiving yards per game. Perry also got help from Kory Pettigrew, who showed off his sure hands for 118 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Veterans was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They fell 35-27 to Starr's Mill. While losing is never fun, the Warhawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 240th, while the Panthers are ranked 65th).
Veterans might have lost, but man, Aaron Evans was a machine: he picked up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards.
Veterans wouldn't let Starr's Mill keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Kane Byrd led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Byrd is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Perry's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-1. As for Veterans, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Perry has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 177.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Veterans struggles in that department as they've been averaging 147.7. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Perry was able to grind out a solid win over Veterans when the teams last played back in September of 2023, winning 49-41. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Veterans' Preston Bird, who picked up 234 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in four touchdowns on the ground. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Perry to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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