RINGGOLD, Ga. (MWSN) — The Heritage Generals (4-3) will look to bolster their playoff chances Friday night when they host the winless LaFayette Ramblers (0-8) in a Region 7-AAA matchup at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage High School.
Heritage, under head coach E.K. Slaughter, is coming off a 35-20 loss to Gilmer but remains strong at home with a perfect 3-0 record. Sophomore quarterback C. Hight leads the Generals’ offense, having thrown for 1,483 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. Junior running back B. Slaughter has been equally impressive, averaging 101.7 yards per game with six rushing touchdowns.
LaFayette High Ramblers vs. Heritage High Generals
Jeff Sims Field – Ringgold, Georgia
Friday, October 18th, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. ET
TV: The CW Chattanooga – Channel 53
TV Talent: Chris Goforth, Scott McMahon
Radio: WQCH 93.7 FM – AM 1590 – Livestream
Radio Talent: Gabriel Schray, Shawn Green
The Ramblers, coached by Ethan Thompson, have struggled to find their footing this season, both offensively and defensively. Senior quarterback K. Finley has passed for 620 yards and four touchdowns, while also leading the team in rushing with 418 yards and three scores. However, LaFayette has allowed 311 points through eight games, including a 48-7 defeat against Gilmer last week.
Heritage’s defense, led by a solid secondary, will aim to capitalize on LaFayette’s offensive inconsistencies, while the Ramblers hope to secure their first win of the season and break their eight-game losing streak.
Both teams are hungry for a region win, with Heritage looking to solidify a postseason position, and LaFayette striving for any positive momentum as they approach the final stretch of their season. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at Heritage High School.
Tune in to WQCH 93.7 FM and AM 1590 this football season to catch all of the live broadcasts of LaFayette football. For more information and to stream the games live, visit WQCH’s website.
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