Trojans-Demons highlights this week’s area schedule

By Daniel Shirley

Updated August 28, 2017 8:28 PM

A look at this week’s high school football games involving teams from Bibb, Houston, Peach, Monroe, Jones, Crawford and Twiggs counties:

Eagle’s Landing at Houston County: The Bears are looking to avoid starting their season with three straight losses.

Westside at Northside: Both teams are 1-1 entering this game at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.

Worth County at Veterans: The Warhawks bounced back nicely last week from a loss in their season opener.

Warner Robins at Peach County: The Demons are 2-0, but they will get a big road test against the Trojans (1-0).

Howard vs. Central: Both teams took part in the Macon Touchdown Club Middle Georgia Kickoff Classic on Saturday.

Washington at Mary Persons: The Bulldogs are coming off a big win over rival Jackson.

Rutland vs. Northeast: Ashley Harden got his first win in his first game at Northeast last week.

Manchester at Southwest: Southwest beat Westside last week, the second straight season the Patriots have topped the Seminoles.

Crawford County at Glascock County: The Eagles look for their second straight road win to start the season.

Brookstone at FPD: The Vikings’ home opener comes on the heels of a win over Central last week.

Landmark Christian at Stratford: The Eagles opened on the road last week with a win over Savannah Country Day.

Twiggs County at Cambridge Christian, Florida: The Cobras dropped their season opener at Toombs County.

Bulloch at Westfield: The Hornets are looking for their first win of the season.

Trinity Christian-Sharpsburg at Windsor: The Knights were shut out by Covenant last week.

Covenant at Sherwood: The Rams have won their first two games.

This story was originally published August 28, 2017 at 12:25 PM with the headline "Trojans-Demons highlights this week’s area schedule."