The Astros (1-2) played host to city rival Washington last Friday at Lakewood Stadium and came away with an exciting 27-16 win. It was the first victory at Douglass for new head coach Ken Barrow. After starting the season 0-2, a win over the talented Bulldogs was crucial. Washington featured all-purpose player Branden Smith, one of the top 2009 recruits in the nation, and junior wide receiver Antonio Goodwin, who has already been offered by UGA. “This week we worked hard on playing the deep ball. The kids […] accepted the challenge,” Barrow explained. After Smith caught an early 68-yard touchdown pass to give Washington an 8-0 lead, the Astros scored the next 27 points. Linebacker Jonathan Atchinson, an Auburn commit, returned a Bulldog fumble 51 yards for a score that gave Douglass an insurmountable 27-8 lead in the third quarter. Douglas has the week off to enjoy the win before facing Greenbrier on Sept. 27. … The softball team lost to Carver 16-4 last Wednesday. The Lady Astros take on Mays on Wednesday and North Atlanta on Thursday.
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