Gordon Central is 0-4 against Fannin County since October of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Gordon Central Warriors will head out on the road to face off against the Fannin County Rebels at 7:30 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Gordon Central will head into Friday's contest after some sweet revenge against Coosa: Gordon Central couldn't quite topple Coosa on Friday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the 27-point loss they took when the two last played. Gordon Central's defense stepped up to hand Coosa a 30-0 shutout. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 30 points or more this season.
Nathan Johnson had a dynamite game for Gordon Central, rushing for 173 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Johnson's longest rush was for an impressive 66 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Gordon Central also got help from Traeviun Millsap, who showed off his sure hands for 116 receiving yards.
Gordon Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 215 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Coosa only rushed for 104.
Gordon Central's defense made their presence known, laying out Charlie Cannon. four times. Johnson was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself. Gordon Central got some further help from Riley Thomas: he made 17 total tackles and snagged an interception.
Meanwhile, Fannin County put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Dade County on the road to the tune of 44-0. That looming 44-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rebels yet this season.
Fannin County can attribute much of their success to Carson Callihan, who gained 231 total yards and three touchdowns, and Lawson Sullivan, who rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Callihan is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Fannin County's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged six passes before it was all said and done. Tucker Dockery and Braxton Cheatham were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. Cj Reece was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Gordon Central's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-2. As for Fannin County, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Gordon Central took a serious blow against Fannin County in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 42-0. Can Gordon Central avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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