The Roswell Hornets play their Homecoming game Friday, Oct. 16, hosting the Johns Creek Gladiators at Ray Manus Stadium with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
Roswell enters the Region 7-AAAAAA matchup at 5-2 overall and 2-1 in region play, sitting third in the standings according to MaxPreps. The Hornets bounced back from an Oct. 2 home loss to Gainesville with a 39-13 road win at Alpharetta on Oct. 9.
Senior Tyler Pressnall powered that Alpharetta victory. As we reported Thursday, the outside linebacker and punter rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns on five carries. He added five tackles and averaged 40 yards per punt.
Johns Creek arrives in Roswell struggling. The Gladiators are 1-5 overall and 0-2 in region play, according to MaxPreps. They have lost five straight, including a 65-3 defeat to Gainesville on Oct. 9. Johns Creek has scored 65 points all season while allowing 261.
The Hornets have outscored opponents 219-162 through seven games under head coach Jonathan Thompson. Thompson led Roswell to the Class 5A state semifinals and a 12-2 record last season, according to ITG Next.
The halftime program will include the crowning of the Homecoming Court, King and Queen, according to Roswell Athletics.
What fans need to know
Tickets cost $10 plus fees and are available only through GoFan. The stadium does not accept cash or cards at the gates.
A clear bag policy is in effect. No outside food or drinks are allowed, and there is no re-entry.
Children middle school age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult. Paid parking is available on site. The game will stream on NFHS Network with a subscription.
Roswell hosts Riverwood in another region game on Oct. 23 before traveling to Milton on Nov. 6.
