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The Athens Bulldogs run out onto the field to face the Parkersburg South (West Virginia) Patriots. 

Athens Football: Previewing Athens vs. Jackson

The Athens Bulldogs (0-1) will host the Jackson Iromen (1-0) at R. Basil Rutter Field on Friday. The two teams meet for the first time since 2013.

Athens will look to win its first game of the season after it fell short on the road last week 30-27 against the Waverly Tigers. Jackson looks for its second win of the season after a 23-6 victory over Wellston.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

How to listen:

970 WATH will have a radio broadcast for the game.

News and Notes:

  • The Bulldogs beat the Ironmen 49-0 in their last meeting six seasons ago
  • The Jackson Ironmen finished with a record of 7-4 in 2018
  • Athens’ new head coach and former offensive coordinator Nathan White looks for his first win
  • Quarterback Joey Moore made his debut under center for the Bulldogs last week and went 24-of-38 for 278 passing yards. The junior also had 60 rushing yards from designed runs and scrambles
  • Athens totaled 447 yards in total offense last week against Waverly

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