Expect an Offensive Shootout When Dawson County Meets Union County in Region 7-AAA Game Friday

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Friday’s Region 7-AAA game between Dawson County (3-1, 1-0) and Union County at Tiger Stadium promises to be an offensive shootout and a battle between two of the region’s best quarterbacks.

The Panthers (5-1, 1-1) average 41 points per game. The Tigers average 36 points per outing. Union County’s offensive leader is quarterback Cole Wright who leads the team in rushing and passing. Wright averages an amazing 277 yards in total offense per game, 122.5 rushing and 154.5 passing. Junior quarterback Coey Watson leads the Tigers offense with 257 total yards per game, 189.8 passing and 67.3 rushing.

With two prolific offenses squaring off, defense and special teams could dictate the outcome.

The Panthers have allowed opponents to score at a 25 points per game clip. The Tigers have held opponents to 16.3 points per game and had an outstanding goal line stand at North Hall last week.

Wright and his teammates had better account for Luke Martin at all times. The senior linebacker is a game changer, averaging 20 tackles per game. He had a season best 25 stops against North Hall last week. That effort earned him the team’s Player of the Week honors.