ATHENS CHRISTIAN AT PINECREST ACADEMY

When, where: Tonight, 7:30 p.m., at Pinecrest Academy Stadium in Cumming.

Records, rankings: Athens Christian is 3-4 overall, 1-2 in Region 8-A and unranked; Pinecrest is 4-3, 1-2 and unranked.

Series history: Athens Christian leads 1-0.

Last meeting: Athens Christian won 31-14 in 2012.

What to know: Athens defeated Pinecrest last season 31-14 and will look to play spoiler again following a 27-point win at Hebron Christian Academy. However, the Eagles will have a difficult time, as their defense has allowed an average of 29.7 points per game.

The Paladins have dropped two straight games and must win tonight to keep their playoff hopes alive. Anthony Carco led Pinecrest last week with 60 rushing yards and has continued to showcase his playmaking abilities.