The Columbia Eagles will challenge the Douglas County Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Columbia will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
Last Friday, Columbia was beaten by Kell 34-6. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 211th, while the Longhorns are ranked 61st).
Meanwhile, Douglas County has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit two weeks ago. The match between them and Buford wasn't particularly close, with Douglas County falling 31-14. The contest marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Although Douglas County took the loss, they still got scores from Aaron Gregory and Karson Kindred.
Douglas County wouldn't let Buford keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Douglas County can thank James Johnson and Kindred for forcing both of them. Douglas County got some further help from Jamar Owens: he made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Columbia's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Douglas County, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Columbia has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 149.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Douglas County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 266.6. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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