After each having a week off, the North Cobb Warriors and the Paulding County Patriots will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Cobb knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Paulding County likes a good challenge.
Two weeks ago, North Cobb humbled Wheeler with a 42-7 victory. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Zach Belyeu
| 10/10/25 @ Marietta | 4 |
| 10/30/25 @ Wheeler | 3 |
| 10/23/25 vs Etowah | 3 |
| 10/17/25 vs Cherokee | 3 |
| 08/15/25 vs Archer | 3 |
| + 4 more games |
Zach Belyeu was his usual excellent self, rushing for 100 yards and three TDs on only ten carries. He is becoming a predictor of North Cobb's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 6-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Teddy Jarrard was another key player, throwing for 130 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Paulding County unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak two weeks ago. They took a blow against Harrison, falling 52-12. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 280th, while the Hoyas are ranked 47th).
North Cobb will have to contain Ladale Williams as he made an impact in Paulding County's last game. He rushed for 91 yards and one score on only 11 carries.
Paulding County's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for North Cobb, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.
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