Cullman extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 41-38 heartbreaker at the hands of the Athens Golden Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Bearcats have suffered against the Golden Eagles since October 5, 2018.
Colt Colvard threw for 76 yards while completing 75% of his passes.
As for Athens, they now have a winning record of 2-1. They haven't had any issues with Cullman recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Damarcus Malone went supernova, rushing for 83 yards and a pair of TDs. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024. Xavier Edwards helped out on the ground, rushing for 91 yards.
Coincidentally, Cullman and Athens will both be playing Jasper the next time they take the field. The Bearcats will host the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Golden Eagles will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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