Red Level gaining momentum

Published 12:05 am Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Red Level senior running back John Lee has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in the Tigers’ first five games of the season. Josh Dutton/Star-News

Red Level senior running back John Lee has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in the Tigers’ first five games of the season.
Josh Dutton/Star-News

The Red Level Tigers (3-2) are on a three-game win streak as they prepare for a region contest at the Georgiana Panthers (6-0) in Red Level on Friday.

“At the Master’s, they have a three-hole stretch called ‘Amen Corner.” Red Level head coach James Wise said. “These next three weeks will by our ‘Amen Corner.’ We have Georgiana, Brantley and McKenzie over the next three weeks, and if we aren’t careful those could be three big losses.”

The Tigers will have a tough match up on Friday night when the undefeated Panthers come into town.

Georgiana leads the series 35-14-1, and won last season’s contest 50-0.

Red Level has shown that they can score on the ground behind their 1,000-yard rusher John Lee.

The Tigers have also been strong on defense. This season Red Level has out scored their opponents 205-103.

Georgiana has a high-scoring offense and a defense that hasn’t allowed much through six games.

The Panthers have out scored their opponents 270-111.

Red Level and Georgiana will kickoff at 7 p.m., Friday at Crystal Spring Park in Red Level.