Apalachee had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-8 to make it five. They were dealt a 38-7 loss at the hands of the Habersham Central Raiders. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-0.
Despite the loss, Apalachee still got an impressive performance from Jay Rutledge, who threw for 151 yards and one touchdown on only 14 passes.
As for Habersham Central, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-2. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.4 points over those games.
Habersham Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Donnie Warren, who rushed for 101 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten carries. Warren's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards. Jay Feltus also helped with three scores in total.
Apalachee does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Habersham Central, they will venture away from home to take on Jackson County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least 31 points in their last six contests.
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