Walton had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were dealt a 50-17 loss at the hands of the McEachern Indians. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2020.
Walton's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Christion Peacock, who rushed for 66 yards on only six carries, and Noriega Thompson, who picked up 80 receiving yards. Thompson's longest reception was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
While Walton came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for McEachern: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 50%. The team can thank Noah Lavallee for the heroic effort on defense: he. Walton wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 33.3%.
Mj Burnett
| 08/16/25 vs McEachern | 11 |
| 11/15/24 vs Valdosta | 6 |
| 10/25/24 vs North Paulding | 7 |
Walton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off six passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mj Burnett and Caden Young. Burnett is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
McEachern got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Henry Pullen out in front who rushed for 105 yards and one TD. Another player making a difference was Ty Nolan, who rushed for 74 yards and one score on only ten carries.
Walton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 27-17 victory against Lambert on the 22nd. As for McEachern, they have also already played their next game, a 21-0 win against North Cobb on the 22nd.
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