The undefeated Ringgold Tigers will put their perfect record on the line Friday night as they travel to Rockmart to take on the Yellow Jackets in a region showdown.
Ringgold enters Friday night’s contest with an impressive 6-0 record, while Rockmart comes into the matchup at 3-2 on the season.
The Tigers will look to keep their unbeaten streak alive and improve to 7-0 as they face a Rockmart team looking to defend its home field.
With region competition underway, Friday night’s matchup provides an important opportunity for both teams as they work toward securing a spot in the postseason.
Ringgold will be looking to continue its strong start to the season, while the Yellow Jackets hope to hand the Tigers their first loss of the year.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 9, at Rockmart High School.
Fans unable to make the trip can catch all the action live on WFLI The Big One, with pregame coverage beginning at 7:15 p.m.
The game will be broadcast on WFLI The Big One — 96.1 FM, 100.3 FM and 1070 AM — bringing Tigers fans coverage of Friday night’s region matchup.
High Wind Warning for TrentonDetails
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
Expires: Sunday, October 11 at 8:00 am
What
East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Stronger gusts are possible in the higher elevations of the north Georgia mountains.
Where
Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
When
Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
Impacts
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Precautionary/preparedness Actions
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Flood Watch for TrentonDetails
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
Expires: Sunday, October 11 at 8:00 am
Precautionary
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Locations
WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Info1
WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia, including the following areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Montgomery, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Telfair, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson. In east central Georgia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington and Wilkes. In north central Georgia, Barrow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Lumpkin, Morgan, Newton, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale, South Fulton, Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In southeast Georgia, Toombs. In west central Georgia, Chattahoochee, Coweta, Harris, Heard, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson and Webster.
Info2
WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
Info3
IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Info4
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias will continue to bring rounds of heavy rainfall to the area through Saturday night. Widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches are expected with a localized swath of up to 8 inches where the heaviest bands set up and train. With high rainfall rates and the potential for repeated rounds of heavy rain in bands, flash flooding is expected. The locations most at risk are poor drainage and urban areas, as well as creeks and streams prone to flash flooding.
