Football season is upon us! The Trojans will kick off their preseason with a scrimmage against the Taylor County Vikings on Friday, August 2. The game will take place at Taylor County’s football stadium, located at 24 Oak Street, Butler, GA 31006. The action will begin at 7:30 PM, with tickets priced at $8.00 at the gate. Mobile pay will NOT be available.
This scrimmage will feature a controlled format in the first half, allowing both teams to work on their offenses and defenses. The second half will shift to a more traditional game format, with the varsity squads taking the field in the third quarter and the junior varsity players getting their turn in the fourth quarter. This setup provides an excellent opportunity for players to gain experience ahead of the regular season.
The Trojans are coming off an impressive 9-3 season, where they advanced to the second round of the Class A-Division 1 playoffs. The Trojans also have high expectations for this season.
Taylor County finished last season with a 6-5 record, falling in the first round of the Class A-Division 2 playoffs to the Bowden Red Devils, the eventual state champions.
While the game won’t officially count in the standings, Lamar County holds a historical edge over Taylor County with a 7-3 record in past matchups. The last time the Trojans traveled to Butler was in 2012 when Lamar County beat Taylor County 15-0.
Grant Turner is the editor of the Barnesville Buzz and an educator, coach, and writer based in Barnesville, Georgia. He shares stories that bridge community, faith, and personal growth. In addition to teaching and coaching, Grant is Director of Musical Worship and a Sunday School teacher at New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon, Georgia. He lives in Barnesville with his wife, Haley.
