PHOTOS: Friday Night Football in Houston County — Week 10

See photos from Week 10 Friday Night Football action.

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October 19, 2025
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Warner Robins beat New Hampstead 34-26 for their first region win of the year on Friday, keeping their playoff hopes alive. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Warner Robins interior offensive lineman Chase Plank gets in position to snap the ball during the Demons’ region win over New Hampstead. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
New Hampstead wide receiver Christian Kinlaw(12) tries to hurdle Warner Robins defensive back Demarquis Cooper (15) during the Phoenix’ loss to the Demons. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
X’Zavier Cannon (1) pulls down a long reception late in the game against New Hampstead with a defensive back in tow. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Demons’ running back C.J. Gunnings (15) tries to get outside against the New Hampstead front. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Warner Robins quarterback Chandler Dyson (6) hands the ball off to running back C.J. Gunnings during the Demons first region win over New Hampstead. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Warner Robins running back Jaden Hill (20) busts through the pile and into the end zone for a score against New Hampstead. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
New Hampstead quarterback Eric Hockman (10) is swarmed by the Demons’ Montreal Daniels (9) and Annihas Dinkins (91) during the Phoenix’ region loss to Warner Robins. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Warner Robins quarterback Chandler Dyson keeps the ball and runs outside during the Demons’ region win against New Hampstead. (Michael Hardison Jr/HHJ)
Evan Skinner (15) goes to make a tackle as a Brookstone receiver pulls down a reception. (Rob Belknap/HHJ)
Jackson Hair (31) takes the ball outside in a district contest against Brookstone. (Rob Belknap/HHJ)
Win Hoots (8) lines up against a Brookstone defensive back in press coverage during the Hornets’ 17-7 win over the Cougars. (Rob Belknap/HHJ)
Westfield beat Brookstone in a gritty, defensive 17-7 final to secure their first back-to-back district titles since 2013-2014. (Rob Belknap/HHJ)
The Trojans finally bring down Bears running back Austin Stinson (23) after he shook multiple tackles on the way to the red zone. Stinson had two 80-yard runs in Houston County’s win over Coffee. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Westen Ard does the “Night Night” celebration after recording two tackles for a loss in a row against Coffee. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Westen Ard (9) comes up with his second straight tackle for a loss to force Coffee to punt. The Bears outscored the Trojans 17-0 in their 45-21 victory after this sequence. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Jordan Smith (4) breaks up a pass intended for Coffee receiver Jasiah McRae (13). (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Coffee’s Kawaski Brand (50) pivots and heads upfield after Houston County quarterback Ryan Maxwell (15) gets a pass away in the second half of the Bears’ region win over the Trojans. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Two Trojans defenders try to bring down Houston County running back Austin Stinson. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Jordan Perkins (20) stiff arms a Coffee defender as he’s pushed out of bounds. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Jayshon Williams (26) among other Houston County defenders tackle Coffee running back Bobby Reynolds (white) during the Bears region win. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Colin Anderson busts into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter of Houston County’s 45-21 win over Coffee. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Javien Durham (7) tries to escape the outstretched arms of Coffee defenders as he heads upfield. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Joshua Pettigrew (18) muscles forward through a Coffee defender for a few extra yards during Houston County’s 45-21 win over the Trojans. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
M.J. Mathis (black) brings down a 47-yard touchdown pass a full two steps ahead of two Coffee defensive backs. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Two Coffee defenders wrap up Houston County tight end Tyler Wright (45) after he catches the ball for a short gain. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Jase Jordan (6) and Westen Ard (9) bring down Coffee running back Kentavius DeBruce (white, center) for a short gain. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County beat Coffee 45-21 at home on Friday to move to 8-0 overall for the first time in program history. The Bears are also 3-0 in Region 2-5A after the win. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Coffee’s Kelvin Wooten (42) holds up the ball in celebration after recovering a blocked punt in the end zone, putting the Trojans up 7-0 early against Houston County. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Coffee’s CJ Stinson (white, back) wraps up Houston County quarterback Ryan Maxwell (15) in the first half of the Bears’ 45-21 region win over the Trojans. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Ryan Maxwell (15) tries to get a throw out under pressure from the Trojans defense. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Coffee’s Camron Carswell lays out in the end zone in an attempt to bring down a one-handed pass early in the Trojans’ region loss to Houston County. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Coffee receiver Tresean Smith (5) brings down an impressive one-handed, contested, bobbled catch with Houston County defensive back Jordan Smith in coverage. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County kicker Harrison Ludwig kicks off the region game between the Bears and the Trojans. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Several students lead the Bears on to the field with Houston County and American flags. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County runs out on to the field before the opening kickoff against Coffee. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
HoCo wore black jerseys and white pants in their region victory over Coffee. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Coffee wore all white jerseys in their region game against Houston County. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Coffee wore their white helmets in their road trip to Houston County. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County wore their black helmets as they moved to 8-0 for the first time in school history with a victory over Coffee. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

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Clay Brown/Sports Editor

Clay Brown is the Sports Editor for the Houston Home Journal. His career started as a freelance journalist for the Cairo Messenger in Cairo, Georgia before moving to Valdosta and freelancing for the Valdosta Daily Times. He moved to Warner Robins with his fiance, Miranda, and two cats Olive and Willow in 2023 to become Sports Editor for the HHJ. When not out covering games and events Clay enjoys reading manga, playing video games, watching shows and trying to catch sports games.

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