Perry Panthers fall 39-25:Cedartown Bulldogs advance

Kevin Smith’s Perry Panthers lost in the third round of the GHSA State AAAA Playoffs after a 39-25 loss to the Cedartown Bulldogs. The Panthers ended their 2021 campaign 11-2.

Armar Gordon finished the game 18 of 30 passing for 274 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. DaeQuan Wright scored two touchdowns during their win. Wright also had eight receptions for 175 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Perry slot, Dakarai Anderson caught three passes for 33 yards and a touchdown, as well. Camerin Marshall led the Perry Panther defense with 11 total tackles (eight solo, three assists).

Prior to this matchup, Cedartown averaged 38 points per game, while the Perry Panthers averaged 36 points per game. Some per game averages for the Cedartown Bulldogs consist of: 329 rushing yards, 63 passing yards, 392 total yards, 58 tackles and 3.5 sacks per game. Tailback, Harlem Diamond is the rushing leader for the Cedartown Bulldogs. The Bulldogs improved to 11-1, (5-0) on the year.

This year, the Perry Panthers have proven to be one of the top teams in Georgia’s class (4A) AAAA. Some per game averages for Panthers are as follows: 88 rushing yards, 238 passing yards, 326 total yards, 68 tackles and 2.5 sacks per game. Amari Gordon, DaeQuan Wright and Dakarai Anderson, Curtis Head, and Camerin Marshall were the force behind Perry’s success. The Cedartown Bulldogs will advance to the State Final Four. Kickoff for Friday’s game is scheduled for 7:30.

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