THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin visits Peach County in our Game of the Week

The Baldwin Braves went on the road to take on the Peach County Trojans in the second round of the GHSA playoffs on Friday night.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves went on the road to take on the Peach County Trojans in the second round of the GHSA playoffs on Friday night.

Baldwin, the No. 14 seed in its first season under coach Kevin Patterson, was in the second round for the first time since 2020 after a 26-24 victory over West Laurens, avenging a 28-14 loss to the Raiders 10 days earlier in a Region 4-3A game.

In the rematch, West Laurens had a first-and-goal at the Baldwin 1-yard line in the final minute, but the Braves eventually forced an 18-yard field goal attempt, which was blocked by Brandon Whisby.

Sadur Salahuddin ran for three second-half touchdowns to help the Braves rally from a 17-6 halftime deficit.

Peach County lost in the first round last year for the first time since 2008, but the No. 3-seeded Trojans were back on track after a 56-33 victory over Chestatee last week.

D.J. Hudson threw for 349 yards and four touchdowns, all 40 yards or longer. Zion Hudson had 144 receiving yards. Scott had 125 receiving yards. Ashton Barton rushed for 164 yards.

Here’s Justin Dierkes from Trojan Stadium with the highlights.