Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe suffered their biggest defeat since November 3, 2023 on Friday. They were dealt a 49-20 loss at the hands of the Rockmart Yellowjackets. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 329th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 131st).
Nate Davis was a one-man wrecking crew for Rockmart as he rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. Davis didn't just play on offense: he also made ten total tackles and defended a pass. Cortez Wright was in the mix too, providing Rockmart with two touchdowns.
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Rockmart, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe will challenge North Cobb Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Cobb Christian's defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Rockmart, they will take on Murray County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rockmart is facing Murray County at the right time seeing as Murray County is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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