Football Recap: Kamden Patterson Comes Up Big in Baldwin's Win Against Washington County's Golden Hawks

 

Baldwin took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They blew past the Washington County Golden Hawks, posting a 47-20 victory. Given the Braves' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 173rd, while the Golden Hawks are ranked 365th), the win wasn't entirely unexpected.

Kamden Patterson put on a one-man show, throwing for 333 yards and 5 TDs (1 INT) while completing 73.9% of his passes, and also rushing for 145 yards and 1 score on only 7 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run. Another player making a difference was Tavares Hooks, who picked up 100 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Baldwin trampled Washington County's defense to the tune of 488 total yards. That marks the highest total yardage the team's had all season long.

Baldwin's record currently sits at 1-0. As for Washington County, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baldwin will welcome Hephzibah at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Washington County, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Academy for Classical Education at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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