THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry hosts Eastside

This is the only Class 4A second-round game between top-10 teams. #7 Perry is the defending Class 4A champion, but Eastside is ranked higher at #5.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers welcomed the Eastside Eagles to Herb St. John Stadium on Friday night.

This was the only Class 4A second-round game between top-10 teams. #7 Perry is the defending Class 4A champion, but Eastside was ranked higher at #5.

Eastside’s only loss came to second-ranked North Oconee, 40-35. The Eagles hadn’t been tested otherwise since an opening 26-15 victory over 6A Newton.

Eastside beat Hampton 42-0 in the first round. Jayden Barr rushed for 90 yards and three touchdowns. Committed to Georgia Tech, Barr has 1,223 all-purpose yards.

Perry beat St. Pius 38-13 in the first round. Ahmad Gordon rushed for 103 yards, giving him 1,028 on the season and 3,199 in his career. Reid Ginn, coming off the bench, was 17-of-24 passing for 222 yards. Dacorrion Daniels had 66 rushing yards and 76 receiving yards.

Perry had beaten three top-10 teams this season (Peach County, Houston County, Benedictine). Eastside had beaten none.

This was the first meeting between the two schools.

Check out the highlights from this second round matchup.