Armuchee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell 42-35 to the Gordon Central Warriors. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Gordon Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Luke Payne led the charge by picking up 69 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Gordon Central is 2-1 when Payne posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 2-4 otherwise. Matt Hammock was in the mix as well, providing Gordon Central with two touchdowns.
Armuchee's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Gordon Central, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-5 record.
Armuchee will host Christian Heritage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Christian Heritage is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Armuchee will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Gordon Central, they will venture away from home to take on Dade County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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