WARNER ROBINS 38, LOCUST GROVE 0
Warner Robins won their third straight game since the embarrassing loss to Newton. Warner Robins controlled the game from the opening quarter as they scored on each of their five first-half possessions, built a 31-0 halftime advantage and limited the Wildcats to just 71 yards of total offense. They finished with 345 yards of total offense, including 216 yards rushing. QB Chandler Dyson completed six passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns while also scoring on the ground.
Warner Robins’ defense was equally impressive. They held Locust Grove to minus-17 rushing yards on 23 attempts and only 88 yards through the air. The Wildcats managed seven first downs and never seriously threatened to score.
Next: Oct. 23 vs. Ola
Warner Robins (5-2, 3-0) will host Ola (5-2, 2-1) in two weeks. Warner Robins is 2-0 in the all-time series, winning their last meeting 28-27 in 2023.
VILLA RICA 42, WOODLAND 3
Villa Rica senior running back Emmanuel Ajayi scored five touchdowns Friday in a 42-3 region win over Woodland of Cartersville.
It was a fast start for Woodland, as Clayton McArdle ran back the opening kickoff all the way to Villa Rica's 10-yard line. Chad Waller converted a 25-yard field goal to give the visiting Wildcats an early 3-0 lead.
However, the hosting Villa Rica Wildcats scored 42 unanswered after that, leaning on Ajayi on the ground and through the air.
Next: Friday at Allatoona
Villa Rica (5-2, 1-2) travels to Acworth to play Allatoona (1-5, 0-2). Allatoona lost to Dalton 49-7 in their last game. The Wildcats have never won in this series losing all four meetings between the teams. Villa Rica lost their last meeting 35-7 in 2015.
CLINCH COUNTY 25, IRWIN COUNTY 8
Kamarion Johnson, a 4-star senior committed to Florida, scored on an 87-yard reception and punt returns of 62 and 70 yards and intercepted a pass in the end zone. Clinch County led 181-155 in total yards.
Next: Friday vs. Mitchell County.
The Panthers (4-2, 1-0) will host Mitchell County (5-1, 1-0) in a key region game (if region games really matter anymore). Mitchell County is coming off of a 68-0 thrashing of Atkinson County. The Panthers lead the all-time series 8-2. They have won eight straight in the series. They won last year's meeting 21-6. Mitchell County's last win was in 1955.
Warner Robins (5-2, 3-0) will host Ola (5-2, 2-1) in two weeks. Warner Robins is 2-0 in the all-time series, winning their last meeting 28-27 in 2023.
VILLA RICA 42, WOODLAND 3
Villa Rica senior running back Emmanuel Ajayi scored five touchdowns Friday in a 42-3 region win over Woodland of Cartersville.
It was a fast start for Woodland, as Clayton McArdle ran back the opening kickoff all the way to Villa Rica's 10-yard line. Chad Waller converted a 25-yard field goal to give the visiting Wildcats an early 3-0 lead.
However, the hosting Villa Rica Wildcats scored 42 unanswered after that, leaning on Ajayi on the ground and through the air.
Next: Friday at Allatoona
Villa Rica (5-2, 1-2) travels to Acworth to play Allatoona (1-5, 0-2). Allatoona lost to Dalton 49-7 in their last game. The Wildcats have never won in this series losing all four meetings between the teams. Villa Rica lost their last meeting 35-7 in 2015.
CLINCH COUNTY 25, IRWIN COUNTY 8
Kamarion Johnson, a 4-star senior committed to Florida, scored on an 87-yard reception and punt returns of 62 and 70 yards and intercepted a pass in the end zone. Clinch County led 181-155 in total yards.
Next: Friday vs. Mitchell County.
The Panthers (4-2, 1-0) will host Mitchell County (5-1, 1-0) in a key region game (if region games really matter anymore). Mitchell County is coming off of a 68-0 thrashing of Atkinson County. The Panthers lead the all-time series 8-2. They have won eight straight in the series. They won last year's meeting 21-6. Mitchell County's last win was in 1955.
