Athens had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Maroa-Forsyth Trojans on Friday, falling 48-7. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their meetings with the Trojans: they've now lost four in a row.
Ryne Sheppard had a dynamite game For Maroa-Forsyth., rushing for 59 yards and three TDs on only six carries, while also throwing for 156 yards and one touchdown while completing 76.9% of his passes. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Sheppard a new career-high. Zach Smith was another key player, gaining 122 total yards and a touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Athens is set to challenge their familiar foe Pittsfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Maroa-Forsyth will square off against rival Pleasant Plains at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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