Heritage's offense rose to the challenge against a Bruins defense that boasted an average of only ten points allowed on Saturday. The Heritage Generals came out on top against the Northwest Whitfield Bruins by a score of 31-21. That's more bragging rights for the Generals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
A big part of Heritage's victory came down to the chemistry between Caden Hight and his top target Cody Bryan. Hight threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes while Bryan picked up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown. Bryan's longest reception was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
Heritage's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Bryan and Tristan Simmons. Heritage got some further help from Jake Byous: he picked up four sacks and made six total tackles.
Northwest Whitfield's loss came despite strong showings from Akendris Douglas and Gavin Nuckolls. Douglas picked up 93 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Nuckolls threw for 183 yards and three touchdowns.
The win made it two in a row for Heritage and bumps their season record up to 4-2. As for Northwest Whitfield, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-1 record.
Heritage will take on Gilmer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Northwest Whitfield, they will square off against LaFayette at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Northwest Whitfield will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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