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DC River Dogs play Georgia Panthers in NDFL semi-pro football showdown Saturday

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The Georgia Panthers will look to advance to 3-0 when they make their first road game of the season Saturday at the DC River Dogs (1-2) in Marietta.  The DC River Dogs will try to end a two game losing streak after falling 15-12 to the Valdosta Hawks Sunday.

The Panthers are off to a fast 2-0  start in NDFL action with two dominating wins over the Atlanta Rattlers (59-0) and Jonesboro Rebels (45-0).  The Panthers have outscored its opponents 104-0 and not allowed an opponent closer than the 40-yard line this season.

The game against the River Dogs features the return of Panther’s owner/head coach Joseph Courson against owner George Duker who he coached for with the Marietta Hitmen last season. 

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The game will be played at R.L. Osborne High School at 2451 Favor Rd. in Marietta.  Kickoff is 6:00 pm, March 24th.

 

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