Too close to call: Class AAAAA has many contenders
Got rankings, got draws, got predictions, got it all.
Let’s go class by class:
AAAAA: The first round is a snooze, but the second round will be the most exciting I’ve ever seen, headlined by Lowndes vs. Camden County. Check it out below. I’m picking Lowndes to win the title, but I’m probably going to be wrong. Just too many good teams, too many realistic possibilities, to hook your wagon to one horse. I can see the Gwinnett County vs. Region 1-AAAAA rivalry heating up. It might be played out in the final (Lowndes vs. North Gwinnett or Northside vs. Grayson). Or we could see a Lowndes-Northside final. Or Grayson-North Gwinnett. Then there are the four teams that I don’t feel great about individually, but love them as a group because at last one figures to break through. Those are Lassiter, McEachern, Newnan and Stephenson. Note that Lassiter or Stephenson will make the semifinals if there are no upsets.
AAAA: No. 1 Griffin and No. 2 Southwest DeKalb have separated themselves, IMO, and I see them settling it in the final.
AAA: No. 1 Gainesville and No. 2 Carver of Columbus have separated themselves too, but can’t meet in the final because the draw is not set up that way. And unlike AAAA, this class has major third wheel in Peach County. Gainesville should face Peach in the quarterfinals and Carver in the semifinals. The coin flips for home-field advantage when those region champs meet will be big. Meanwhile, Baldwin is a hot team with a nice draw to the final. Not so high on St. Pius after last week.
AA: No. 1 Calhoun vs. No. 2 Fitzgerald in the quarterfinals? Wow. … A coin toss would decide which is the home team. Meanwhile, Buford has a sweet draw despite getting only the #2 seed in Region 6-AA. The only game I could see Buford losing until the final is a semifinal at Jefferson County, which has a great player in BJ Bostic.
A: No. 1 Wesleyan has a much better draw than No. 2 Savannah Christian. Look for Twiggs County to make the final.
Predictions … I’m putting asterisks by upsets that I couldn’t quite bring myself to predict.
Class AAAAA
Northside (Warner Robins) d. Chapel Hill
Union Grove d. Windsor Forest
McEachern d. Brookwood
Peachtree Ridge d. Kell
Newnan d. Valdosta
ML King d. Jenkins
Grayson d. Marietta
Roswell d. Collins Hill
North Gwinnett d. Centennial
Woodstock d. Dacula
Camden County d. Newton
Lowndes d. East Coweta
Lassiter d. North Forsyth
South Gwinnett d. Etowah
Stephenson d. Bradwell Institute
Colquitt County d. Westlake
Northside (Warner Robins) d. Union Grove
McEachern d. Peachtree Ridge*
Newnan d. ML King
Grayson d. Roswell
North Gwinnett d. Woodstock
Lowndes d. Camden County
Lassiter d. South Gwinnett
Stephenson d. Colquitt County*
Northside d. McEachern
Grayson d. Newnan
Lowndes d. North Gwinnett
Stephenson d. Lassiter*
Grayson d. Northside
Lowndes d. Stephenson
Lowndes d. Grayson
Class AAAA
Thomas County Central d. Alcovy
Glynn Academy d. Richmond Academy
Sandy Creek d. Loganville
Tucker d. Dalton*
Griffin d. Harris County
Ware County d. Evans
Apalachee d. Starr’s Mill
Marist d. Sprayberry*
Hiram d. Chamblee
Banneker d. Rockdale County
Lakeside (Evans) d. Statesboro*
Westside (Macon) d. Mount Zion (Jonesboro)*
Southwest DeKalb d. Northwest Whitfield
Mays d. Clarke Central
Brunswick d. Hephzibah
North Clayton d. Bainbridge
Thomas County Central d. Glynn Academy
Sandy Creek d. Tucker
Griffin d. Ware County
Marist d. Apalachee
Hiram d. Banneker*
Westside (Macon) d. Lakeside (Evans)
Southwest DeKalb d. Mays
North Clayton d. Brunswick
Thomas County Central d. Sandy Creek
Griffin d. Marist
Westside (Macon) d. Hiram
Southwest DeKalb d. North Clayton
Griffin d. Thomas County Central
Southwest DeKalb d. Westside (Macon)
Southwest DeKalb d. Griffin
Class AAA
Peach County d. Spalding
Washington County d. Troup
Baldwin d. Northside (Columbus)
North Hall d. Ringgold
Jackson d. Monroe
LaGrange d. Liberty County
Eastside d. Towers
Carrollton d. Creekview
Gainesville d. Lakeview-FO
Dunwoody d. Elberty County
Cairo d. Woodland (Stockbridge)
St. Pius d. Franklin County
Ridgeland d. Flowery Branch*
Hart County d. Grady
Carver (Columbus) d. Burke County
Woodward Academy d. Worth County
Peach County d. Washington County
North Hall d. St. Pius
LaGrange d. Jackson
Carrollton d. Eastside
Gainesville d. Dunwoody
Baldwin d. Cairo*
Ridgeland d. Hart County
Carver (Columbus ) d. Woodward Academy
Peach County d. North Hall
LaGrange d. Carrollton
Gainesville d. Baldwin
Carver (Columbus) d. Ridgeland
Peach County d. LaGrange
Carver (Columbus) d. Gainesville
Carver (Columbus) d. Peach County
Class AA
Fitzgerald d. Greene County
Swainsboro d. McIntosh County Academy
Callaway d. Riverside Military
Westminster d. Armuchee
Cook d. NE Macon
Appling County d. Vidalia
Jefferson d. Heard County
Buford d. Pepperell
Calhoun d. Avondale
Lamar County d. North Oconee
Jefferson County d. Tattnall County
Thomasville d. Henry County
Lovett d. Chattooga
East Jackson d. Manchester
Charlton County d. Dublin
Brooks County d. Putnam County
Fitzgerald d. Swainsboro
Westminster d. Callaway
Cook d. Appling County
Buford d. Jefferson
Calhoun d. Lamar County
Jefferson County d. Thomasvile*
Lovett d. East Jackson
Charlton County d. Brooks County*
Fitzgerald d. Westminster*
Buford d. Cook
Calhoun d. Jefferson County
Charlton County d. Lovett
Fitzgerald d. Buford
Calhoun d. Charlton County
Fitzgerald d. Calhoun
Class A
Clinch County d. Marion County
ECI d. Hawkinsville*
Holy Innocents’ d. Social Circle
Wilkinson County d. Bremen
Greenville d. Pelham
Wilcox County d. Treutlen
Wesleyan d. Whitefield Academy
Bowdon d. Washington-Wilkes
Lincoln County d. Trion
ELCA d. Athens Academy
Savannah Christian d. Irwin County
Miller County d. Brookstone
Darlington d. Warren County
Commerce d. Landmark Christian
Twiggs County d. Savannah Country Day
Seminole County d. Chattahoochee County
Clinch County d. ECI
Wilkinson County d. Holy Innocents’*
Wilcox County d. Greenville
Wesleyan d. Bowdon
Lincoln County d. ELCA
Savannah Christian d. Miller County*
Darlington d. Commerce
Twiggs County d. Seminole County
Wilkinson County d. Clinch County
Wesleyan d. Wilcox County*
Savannah Christian d. Lincoln County
Twiggs County d. Darlington
Wesleyan d. Wilkinson County
Twiggs County d. Savannah Christian
Wesleyan d. Twiggs County
Rankings:
CLASS AAAAA
1. Grayson (10-0)
2. North Gwinnett (10-0)
4. Newnan (10-0)
4. Lowndes (9-1)
5. Stephenson (10-0)
6. McEachern (10-0)
7. Northside, Warner Robins (9-1)
8. Camden County (8-2)
9 Lassiter (10-0)
10. Woodstock (9-1)
CLASS AAAA
1. Griffin (10-0)
2. Southwest DeKalb (9-1)
3. Sandy Creek (9-1)
4. Hiram (10-0)
5. Thomas County Central (9-1)
6. Apalachee (10-0)
7. Marist (8-2)
8. Westside, Macon (9-1)
9. North Clayton (8-2)
10. Tucker (8-2)
CLASS AAA
1. Gainesville (10-0)
2. Carver, Columbus (9-1)
3. Peach County (10-0)
4. St. Pius (10-0)
5. Baldwin (8-2)
6. Jackson (10-0)
7. North Hall (8-2)
8. LaGrange (8-2)
9. Washington County (9-1)
10. Ridgeland (9-1)
CLASS AA
1. Calhoun (10-0)
2. Fitzgerald (10-0)
3. Buford (9-1)
4. Jefferson County (10-0)
5. Charlton County (9-0-1)
6. Lovett (9-1)
7. Jefferson (10-0)
8. Swainsboro (9-1)
9. Westminster (7-3)
10. Chattooga (9-1)
CLASS A
1. Wesleyan (10-0)
2. Savannah Christian (10-0)
3. Lincoln County (9-1)
4. ECI (9-1)
5. Twiggs County (9-1)
6. Greenville (10-0)
7. Wilcox County (8-2)
8. Holy Innocents’ (9-1)
9. Wilkinson County (8-2)
10. Bowdon (9-1)
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589 comments Add your comment
newnan/ec fan
November 11th, 2009
9:33 pm
Newnan plays who it has to play they dont make the region.Newnan use to play in a region with LaGrange,Griffin,forrest park,morrow etc.All metro counties grew all the regions changed.I can walk out my front door and within 20 min be at Newnan,EC,Northgate,Starsmill,Mcintosh,fayett county,sandycreek,Creekside,Landmark,whitewater,Mundysmill,Lovejoy,Greenville and Im sure I missed a few.The talent up here is more spread out,but we do have talent.Ecoweta has three players starting in the NFL today.Dont over look these teams,better yet do overlook these teams,and they will hit you in the mouth.
highschool football fan
November 11th, 2009
9:47 pm
The Lowndes loss to NSWR has made them a better team. Much like the loss to Ware County before winning state in 2007. NSWR was very fortunate beating Valdosta who missed five field goals to lose a close game, beating Lowndes who had a winning touchdown called back as time expired, stopping Colquitt’s winning drive with incompetent officials making the worst call of the year. Then losing to a non-playoff team in WR. They have used up thier three wishes. I wish them luck and hope for a 1-AAAAA sweep. They could easily be at home with a 6-4 record. They have excellent athletes and great coaching but they better not be overconfident with thier record. Just saying………….
highschool football fan
November 11th, 2009
9:52 pm
sorry for the duplicate
Davis Mann
November 11th, 2009
9:56 pm
The defense for Newnan is one of the best, but EC exposed the reality…these are high school boys, whose emotions and hormone levels add a substantial element to the game, thus affecting it’s outcomes. Points can be scored on any defense. Newnan will need some big plays…the earlier the better. I am afraid this will be the only way that Newnan wins decisively. I do agree with the So. GA faithful (faithful in a cult-ish sense) that it will probably end up being a close game, where I still like Newnan, but it could obviously go either way. Remember that the Ogletree brothers are not just a headline; they are game breakers and clutch performers…in an number of sports.
Last year’s Newnan/Camden Co. match-up is irrelevant, since both teams are very different from a year ago, and it is highly unlikely that they will play each other this year.
Davis Mann
November 11th, 2009
10:11 pm
KT- Region 5? Seriously? U definitely know how to lose your credibility…not worth further comment.
inthatrenches
November 11th, 2009
10:41 pm
Region 5? has region 5 finished in any quarter of a bracket in the last decade KT you should have left out that Region 5 part??? really region 5 (I like McEachern) this year but Region 5 as keyshawn Johnson would say “C’mon Man”
Fred
November 11th, 2009
10:44 pm
Reading about years past for various teams, do you really think anything past 3 years matters? No one from 4 years or longer is still on the team probably.
Short enough for you, Brookwood Mom>
inthatrenches
November 11th, 2009
10:52 pm
Yo You’re right the vaunted Newnan D could not play offense or special teams and certainly could not have taped the ball to Russell Powell or Keandreas Wynn Newnan’s Defense was not the problem the offense had a misersable night and Camden took advantage of short fields and that is what state champs do…besides that is 08 (many acolades to the state champs)we have our defense back (all 11) we have an excellent O-line with a very good run game we may not score as much but we smother alot… here…Kitty Kitty
Davis Mann
November 11th, 2009
11:32 pm
Freddy tried to finger a good point, but I think he (and I) became cross-eyed in the process. I cannot say I agree w/ giving history a 3 year expiration date. Fred, I respond to your paradoxical question with another question: If events occurring more than three years ago do not matter with regard to HS football…how would looking at events occurring more than three years ago help one to come to such a conclusion?
Advisor
November 12th, 2009
2:33 am
Just to start JDAWG YOU must be out your ever loving mind MLK’s not EVEN in the picture … I know how bad you people want Mack Brown to go out with a bang … it ain’t happening … the kid has talked MLK right out of the mix …The new KINGS are the Stephenson Jaguars …and a very HUMBLE R/B by the name of Raymond Sanders …GOOOOOOOOJAGGGGGGGGSSSSS
B4uknewit
November 12th, 2009
5:09 am
Davis Mann– I may be a little NEAR SIGHTED..lol, I believe his comment was meant to the contrary. “do you really think anything past 3 years matters?” Compliments to the Grayson family who’s son will be attending and playing football at the Naval Academy! I also understand he will be back for the 2nd round!!!!!perfect timing. GO RAMS
big j
November 12th, 2009
7:22 am
I agrree mlk not happening #33 talks to much #25 from stephenson quicker and better supporting cast around him I will say this if mlk had qb they could play with anyone there qb couldn’t hit broad side of a barn either way doesn’t matter don’t think any team from that region gonna make it
roswellfan
November 12th, 2009
7:45 am
Must be a tough week at Collins Hill when all they can complain about is officiating a few years ago as to why they lost to Roswell. How about talking about relevant things like blocking, tackling, good athletes, special teams , disciplined football, ect. As a roswell fan, I have not seen Collins Hill this year but must respect the fact that they are 9-2 no matter who they played. I expect roswell to bounce back after having a few key players out on defense against lassitter; though the way Hutson Mason was playing they would not have likely beat them last Friday. Other than Charles Perkins, does anyone know about thier passing game, defense and special teams ? I expect Roswell to win friday night. Please, Collins Hill fans, stop crying about officials calls from 2-3 years ago as a reason for losing. I believe that thu a 4 quarter game, even at the high school level, kids should be able to execute and minimize mistakes and not hang your head on “officiating”. Go Roswell!!
Fred
November 12th, 2009
7:55 am
While success breeds success and a long term winning program will draw kids into the area, the turnover in kids will of necessity change the caliber of the team. Brookwood and Parkview are good examples – while still great teams they are not the dominate forces they were earlier this decade. Talking about how good they were then has little bearing on how good they are now. Not picking on them, I just know a little more about them than other programs.
Jerry L
November 12th, 2009
8:22 am
High School Football Fan, you need help. Northside will roll this weekend. Next week will be tougher, Union Grove is solid, but the Eagles will win that one also. Your Lowndes Vikings are the ones who could be looking ahead. You should win anyway, but keep your eye on what’s right in front of you. Camden is very tough at home, as you will find out next week. If there’s an upset brewing, it will be there.
Carlton
November 12th, 2009
8:56 am
Highschool Football Fan, I understand Shawnee Bear is coming over to scout the game this week with Lowndes so he can have Camden prepared for next week. Be careful, that Camden team is tough!
GRady Baby
November 12th, 2009
9:55 am
Grady took a hit early by St. P…but they will upset HArt COunty…ask Big Bull
HomeFieldAdvantage
November 12th, 2009
10:13 am
Lowndes is now number three in the AP AAAAA poll. Ahead of Newnan by 7 points. Beating a really, really good Warner Robins team 31-17 must have helped. Especially when you consider the B-Team scored the last TD for Lowndes, and gave up the last TD to Warner (9 players on defense for Lowndes blocks a WR punt and scores).
HomeFieldAdvantage
November 12th, 2009
10:26 am
ATTENTION ALL EAST COWETA FANS: When you arrive at Martin Stadium Friday, all of you are invited to walk over to the WEST side of the stadium (along side of I-75) and visit (eat) at the row of tail gaters set up and cooking ribs, steaming oysters, hamburgers hotdogs, chili, chicken, etc. You are all invited. We really are nice people and would love to have you visit and talk. Beats the heck out of going to restaurants before the game.
The stadium is located on I-75 between exits 16 and 18. You can get to the stadium from either exit. The school and stadium are located between I-75 and Norman drive, which runs parallel to I-75. You will enter the parking areas from Norman Drive.
If you get off I-75 at exit 18 turn east, travel past Lowes and Longhorns’s Steah House, and turn right onto Norman Drive. You will be directed how to enter the parking area. You can also exit I-75 at exit 16, turn east for approx 1/4 mile, turn left on Norman Drive beside a McDonalds. The stadium is approx 1/2 mile on your left.
Tailgaiting starts as soon as the students exit school (cir 3:15pm). Drive safely, and do come over to our side and visit. May you also have a safe journey home.
Buford3peat
November 12th, 2009
11:00 am
Buford is still the best football team in the state of Georgia. In this past decade who has the most wins out of any teams in the state of georgia.??Buford Wolves! This team is full of weapons. With the emerging of wide receives Sherman Page and Tyshawn Holley and a outstanding quarterback with Alex Ross. Buford has the best offensive line leading the way is Duvon Milsap and All-American Kolton Houston. Also on defense its stacked upfront. Buford has the best defense only giving up 4.5 points per game. Have you seen Jessel Curry, A.J Cunnigham, Mitchell Dewalt, Kolton Houston, Jerome Davis, And Swope. That’s a nasty Defense. I don’t want to see these boys in the playoffs. For the people that don’t respect Buford theyre still the TWO- TIME DEFENDING CHAMPS!!!!!!
Neutral Football Fan
November 12th, 2009
11:00 am
Can anyone tell me anything about the South GWinnett v. etowah game? Predictions?
1-AAAAA Sweep
November 12th, 2009
11:33 am
Advancing after Friday: Region 1-AAAAA 4 teams Lowndes Vald NS Colquitt
2-AAAAA 3 teams Steph MLK UG
3-AAAAA 1 team Camden
4-AAAAA 0 teams
5-AAAAA 2 teams Mceachern Woodstock
6-AAAAA 2 teams Roswell Lassiter
7-AAAAA 2 teams N Gwinnett PRidge.
* 8-AAAAA 2 teams Grayson South Gwinnett (????)
* Maybe – Etowah might pull an upset here
yo
November 12th, 2009
11:37 am
Since Valdosta/Newnan seems to be the AAAAA playoff game of the week of most interest I thought you might enjoy reading Valdosta coach Tomberlins remarks on last weeks game…and upcoming Newnan.
http://www.vdtvarsity.com/
yo
November 12th, 2009
11:38 am
My pick would be South Gwinnett over Etowah.
yo
November 12th, 2009
11:41 am
HomeFieldAdvantage are you inviting “both” fans from East Coweta?
Pops
November 12th, 2009
12:04 pm
Obviously and Etowah Fan, but I truly believe this will be one of the most contested games on the board. Etowah’s strength is running the ball, behind a senior laden O-line with one (Clemson), possibly two D-1 commits.
The key in my eyes is to contain South Gwinnett’s passing game, and not give up the big play. The defense is much improved over the course of the season. Keeping the game close going into the fourth quarter, gives Etowah a chance to wear down South’s defense and grind out a victory.
Score prediction tomorrow.
Pops
November 12th, 2009
12:07 pm
I welcome any scouting on South Gwinnett. All I know is they throw a lot and played Grayson tough, having a couple td’s called back?
yo
November 12th, 2009
12:09 pm
Pops one thought on S. Gwinnett is that they played a very good and physical run offense in Grayson tough.
GoVikes!!
November 12th, 2009
12:11 pm
HomeField Adv.: You may want to tell them exactly where your tailgate will be because not all fans will be as welcoming! LOL.
Trust me; we Lowndes fans are definitely not assuming that Camden will be a cakewalk. Heck, any team can lose on any given night and we better be ready for E Coweta. The Northside loss was a good wake up call for our boys, though, I agree with someone else who said NS has gotten several lucky breaks on ref calls. And Good Luck to Valdosta! I’m not normally a fan but after the way Tomberlin was done, I hope ya’ll win all the way till you meet Lowndes again. Then I have to pull for the Vikes, of course!
Sportsfan31313
November 12th, 2009
1:10 pm
HomeFieldAdvantage,
Here you go.
SportsFan31313 Predictions:
Newton (6-4) at Camden County (8-2) Take Camden County: Camden County Wildcats
Dominates from the beginning to the end.
East Coweta (7-3) at Lowndes (9-1) Take Lowndes of course. Lowndes Vikings Crushes
East Coweta.
Brookwood (5-5) at McEachern (10-0) Take McEachern on a renewed football program.
Kell (6-4) at Peachtree Ridge (8-2) Take the “RIDGE” Peachtree Ridge.
Valdosta (7-3) at Newnan (10-0) Very tough game to call. Newnan is at home.
Give Newnan the benefit of the doubt.
A very hard fought game. Take Newnan.
Jenkins (4-6) at M.L. King (9-1 No a true statement about region 3-AAAAA teams
not winning a playoff game on the road. But Jenkins
of Savannah will get hammered by M.L.K. Take M.L.K.
Marietta (5-5) at Grayson (10-0) Grayson hammers Marietta. Take Grayson easily.
Collins Hill (8-2) at Roswell (9-1) Take Roswell
Centennial (5-5) at North Gwinnett (10-0) Take North Gwinette
Dacula (7-3) at Woodstock (9-1) Take Woodstock
Chapel Hill (7-3) at Northside, Warner Robins (9-1) Take Northside Warner Robins.
NSWR will take care of business as usual.
Union Grove (8-2) at Windsor Forest (6-4) Take Union Grove
North Forsyth (7-3) at Lassiter (10-0) Take Lassiter. I am still not convinced about
Lassiter, but I will give them the benefit
of the doubt.
Etowah (8-2) at South Gwinnett (9-1) Take South Gwinette
Bradwell Institute (6-4) at Stephenson (10-0 Take Stephenson
Colquitt County (8-2) at Westlake (7-3 Take Colquitt County
Sportsfan31313
November 12th, 2009
1:13 pm
Greetings 1-AAAAA Sweep,
I am inclined to agree with you. But I’m getting a strange feeling of an upset in region 2-AAAAA. they maybe two teams out of Region 3-AAAAA advancing to the 2nd round…..
Sportsfan31313
November 12th, 2009
1:17 pm
HomeFieldAdvantage,
Sports Fan 31313 Predictions: Class AAAA
Northwest Whitfield vs. Southwest DeKalb Northwest Whtifield are not man enough to beat SWD
Take South West Dekalb surely.
Collins Hill vs. Roswell I’m going with Roswell.
Brookwood vs. McEachern Take McEachern on a comeback year.
Valdosta vs. Newnan Very tough call on this one. Newnan is a great football
team. However; Valdosta is out of Region 1-AAAAA
and we all know how that Region is. It could go either
way. Lets give Newnan the benefit of the doubt
because they are at home. Take Newnan is a very
tough but close game.
Kell vs. Peachtree Ridge Take the “RIDGE” ! Peachtree Ridge Enough Said.
Centennial vs. North Gwinnett Take North Gwinette
North Forsyth vs. Lassiter Take Lassiter
Bradwell Institute vs. Stephenson Bradwell Institute, a team that are a constant in the
post season playoffs. Bradwell is a very young team
plagued with injuries. However; as under dogs,
Bradwell Institute has been known to upset great
Teams. But Bradwell Institute is on the road.
Stephenson is a Great Football team who have
dominated their Region for years. Stephenson is
at home. Take Stephenson.
Colquitt County vs. Westlake Take Colquitt County
Franklin County vs. St. Pius Take St Pius X
Pepperell vs. Buford Take Buford
Social Circle vs. Holy Innocents’ Take Holy Innocents’
Sportsfan31313
November 12th, 2009
1:19 pm
Sorry HomeFieldAdvantage,
I sent the wrong one.
Sportsfan31313
November 12th, 2009
1:42 pm
HomeFieldAdvantage,
Here is what I meant to send.
SportsFan31313 Class AAAA Predictions:
lcovy (7-3) at Thomas County Central (9-1) No way Alcovy Beats Region 1 Central
Thomasville
Glynn Academy (5-5) at Richmond Academy (7-3) Okay Watch this: Take Glynn Academy
Loganville (6-4) at Sandy Creek (9-1) Take Sandy Creek
Tucker (8-2) at Dalton (7-3) Take Tucker
Harris County (5-5) at Griffin (10-0) Take Griffin. Griffin dominates the entire game.
Evans (8-2) at Ware County (5-5) Watch this: Take Ware County
Starr’s Mill (6-4) at Apalachee (10-0) Take Apalachee
Sprayberry (7-3) at Marist (8-2) Take Marist
Chamblee (7-3) at Hiram (10-0) Take Hiram
Rockdale County (7-3) at Banneker (7-3) Take Rockdale County
Statesboro (6-4) at Lakeside, Evans (9-1) Again watch this: Take Statesboro Blue Devils
Mt. Zion, Jonesboro (8-2) at Westside, Macon (9-1) Take Westside Macon
NW Whitfield (7-3) at SW DeKalb (9-1) South West Dekalb Dominates. Take SWD
Mays (8-2) at Clarke Central (8-2) No way Mays beat Clarke Central! Take CC
Hephzibah (7-3) at Brunswick (7-3) Take Brunswick
Bainbridge (6-4) at North Clayton (8-2) Take Region 1 Bainbridge
Definitely! Sorry North Georgia
Fans.
Fred
November 12th, 2009
1:49 pm
South will give you a game for sure! They can throw but don’t forget to watch their running game. I believe their strong RB is Wimberly. Expect to see him carry the ball all lot. He can break a tackle and take off.
Fred
November 12th, 2009
1:51 pm
Pops, forgot to put your name in the post. See above about South Gwinnett.
Pops
November 12th, 2009
1:53 pm
Yo – agreed, Etowah will need push inside against possibly the strength of South’s defense. If we get push and can get to the edge with the veer, we should be alright.
Pops
November 12th, 2009
1:58 pm
Fred, thanks. Etowah’s defense will have to step up for sure. If we can limit the big play, we should be in it till the end.
GHS#22
November 12th, 2009
1:59 pm
S. Gwinnett and N. Gwinnett are the only teams out there I see putting up numbers on Grayson, because if you are a running team (lowndes Camden C0)you don’t stay a chance.
look back on what scores running teams put up on Grayson over the last two years including Lowndes Camden and WR
BulldawgBite
November 12th, 2009
2:00 pm
yo, they have 11 defensive starters returning which is exactly what inthatrenches said. they were outstanding last year and played a bad game against camden who played their best game. i still think that their defense is better than any others in AAAAA. i know you dont like hearing anybody speak against your region 1AAAAA but this defense is better than any other teams. what defense in 1AAAAA do you think is better? northside who gave up 21 points in 1 quarter. lowndes is probably the best defense in region 1. i still give the edge to newnan though. just because i dont agree with you doesnt mean you have to get on my case right?
BulldawgBite
November 12th, 2009
2:02 pm
agreed GHS#22, it will be interesting to see how your team handles good teams in the playoffs now that champaign is out. i know he has been out for a while but since he was injured grayson hasnt had to play any good teams. and KT.. seriously etowah would destroy that newnan defense?? i dont think so.
GHS#22
November 12th, 2009
2:02 pm
I said from day one when My son and I watched NG play prattville first game of the season. You will see then them in the state final……….
GHS#22
November 12th, 2009
2:07 pm
BullDawg
Champaign is playing is Friday, limited of course because of the match up but playing the rest of the playoffs
BulldawgBite
November 12th, 2009
2:13 pm
GHS#22, i think our d-line is very underated. and i think that if grayson can get by newnan then they will get to the dome as well.
GHS#22
November 12th, 2009
2:13 pm
I convienced Grayson’s D is better than any 1AAAAA team.
GHS#22
November 12th, 2009
2:23 pm
I agree BullDawg, but I’m going further and say it will be a GWINNETT dome on the 12th.
Grayson Vs N. Gwinnett
HomeFieldAdvantage
November 12th, 2009
2:50 pm
SportsFan31313 – You did a lot of work putting those pix together. I agree with most of’em. Have you heard anything about Roswell’s QB? I know Camden lost one last week but I also heard that Roswell’s may have quit the team also.
ImaTitleTownBaby
November 12th, 2009
3:04 pm
Im a Title Town fan…but i gotta admit…Grayson has a great defense with the likes of Joseph Champaign..Terry Williams (he’s a beast)…big shawn Greene in the middle…and Kory Gaims at safety. Everybody in the state knows Ean Pemberton…but I like the backup running back Devin Gillespie…who’s only a sophomore…that kid can run! The quarter and semifinal games will be very interesting on that side of the bracket. Lowndes will be awaitng for whoever in the championship game.
williambrado
November 12th, 2009
3:08 pm
Grayson or Gwinnett won’t make it to the finals. Your looking at a double 1AAAAA championship game. Lowndes second home is the Dome. Would you agree YO? I can just taste the victory as we bring our trophy back to Lowndes county. Now lets review…. Lowndes will win ! I knew you would agree! 1AAAAA has just opened a fresh can of whoop tail.
SportsFan31313
November 12th, 2009
4:05 pm
HomeFieldAdvantage,
I heard the same thing earlier this week. Because of losing his position to a younger quarterback whom they felt was better than the starting quarterback.