Hiram has been on the road for two straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will challenge the Lithia Springs Lions at 5:30 p.m. Hiram's defense has only allowed nine points per game this season, so Lithia Springs' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Hiram is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Villa Rica just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 19-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats.
Meanwhile, Lithia Springs put their dominant defense on display in the team's fourth consecutive shutout on Wednesday. They never let Bowdon onto the board and left with a 38-0 win. Lithia Springs' victory was all the more impressive since the Red Devils were averaging only 12.2 points allowed on the season.
Lithia Springs' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tytianna Ritman led the charge by rushing for 56 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 27 yards and a touchdown. Those 56 rushing yards gave Ritman a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jasmine McDowell, who gained 33 total yards and two touchdowns.
Hiram's loss dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Lithia Springs, their record is now 5-3.
Hiram might still be hurting after the 26-0 defeat they got from Lithia Springs when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Can Hiram avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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