The Howard Huskies (Macon, GA) host the West Laurens Raiders (Dexter, GA) in a Region 2-AAAA showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Thompson Stadium in Macon. West Laurens is undefeated at 2-0, while Howard looks to defend its home field and move above .500.
Game Details
○ Matchup: West Laurens (GA) @ Howard (GA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Thompson Stadium, Macon, GA
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West Laurens Raiders
West Laurens is off to a dominant start, outscoring opponents 77-22 in their first two contests. With a physical running game and stingy defense, the Raiders aim to stay perfect with a critical region road win.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #3,314
○ State Rank (GA): #223
○ Class Rank: #37
○ Key to Win: Control the ground game and keep pressure on Howard’s quarterback throughout.
Main Squad:
○ Jaylen Carter – QB
○ Malik Johnson – RB
○ Isaiah Brown – WR
○ Marcus Green – LB
○ Tyler Simmons – DB
○ Elijah Roberts – OL
○ Cameron Brooks – DL
○ Jordan Lewis – WR
○ Zayden Clark – DB
○ Nathaniel Harris – OL
Howard Huskies
Howard enters 1-1 after splitting its first two games, with an even point differential of 54-54. The Huskies need to protect their home turf by playing mistake-free football and generating big plays on offense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #4,597
○ State Rank (GA): #276
○ Class Rank: #42
○ Key to Win: Sustain long drives, avoid costly turnovers, and use home-field advantage to spark momentum.
Main Squad:
○ Devin Walker – QB
○ Jamari Williams – RB
○ Trevon Scott – WR
○ Cameron Ellis – LB
○ Isaiah Brooks – DB
○ Noah Robinson – OL
○ Anthony Taylor – DL
○ Chris Daniels – WR
○ Zayden Mitchell – DB
○ Terrence Wright – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Laurens | #3,314 | #223 | #37 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 77 | 22 |
| Howard | #4,597 | #276 | #42 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | .500 | 54 | 54 |
