By Shannon Fagan, WEIS Sports Director

PIEDMONT – Piedmont sophomore Cole Austin had a few moments during the 2024 football season where he showed he was the Bulldogs’ quarterback of the future.

The future is now for Austin.

Behind a dominant offensive line, Austin carried the ball 20 times for 144 yards. He also completed 11 of his 14 pass attempts for 93 yards with a touchdown and 2-point conversion before halftime, leading the Class 3A, No. 2 Bulldogs to a 24-8 victory over Highway 9 rival Cherokee County Friday night at the Field of Champions.

The win snapped the longtime series tie, with the Bulldogs (1-0) now in front in the series 40-39 with three ties.

“This game gave us a starting point, gave us some confidence,” Austin said. “I feel like some people needed this game. I perso

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