After flying high against Riverside Military Academy last Friday, Athens Christian came back down to earth. The Athens Christian Eagles were beaten by the George Walton Academy Bulldogs 49-15 on Friday. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2021.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead George Walton Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Zack Wolf, who rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. The dominant performance gave Wolf a new career-high in rushing yards. Aj Dillard was another key player, rushing for 85 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
Athens Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for George Walton Academy, the victory also got them back to even at 3-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens Christian will challenge Bethlehem Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bethlehem Christian Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Athens Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for George Walton Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Loganville Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. George Walton Academy is facing Loganville Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Loganville Christian Academy is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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