Thomson at Northeast highlights: The End Zone Week 14

Entering Friday's game, the 11th-seeded Raiders (9-2) were ranked No. 9 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders beat the Thomson Bulldogs 49-28 at Thompson Stadium Friday night in the first round of the GHSA Class 3A playoffs.

Entering Friday’s game, the 11th-seeded Raiders (9-2) were ranked No. 9 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll.

Northeast was averaging 40.9 points per game while allowing 13.3. The Raiders were coming off a 28-24 loss to Callaway in the region championship game.

The 22nd-seeded Bulldogs (5-6) were averaging 30.3 points per game.

Friday marked the first meeting between the programs and Thomson’s first trip to Macon.

The winner advances to face North Murray in the second round.

Bill Shanks has the highlights from Thompson Stadium.