Rome had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 44-22 to the Carrollton Trojans on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' national football rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while the Trojans are ranked tenth).
Julian Lewis went supernova for Carrollton, throwing for 352 yards and five touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Lewis is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Kimauri Farmer helped Lewis out on the ground, picking up 59 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 103 yards.
Carrollton pushed their record up to 3-0 with that win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Rome will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Toombs County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Carrollton, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Lithia Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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