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M.L. King vs. Newnan
Roswell vs. Grayson
Wilcox Co. vs. Greenville
South Gwinnett vs. Lassiter
Colquitt Co. vs. Stephenson (game story in metro roundup)
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Woodstock vs. North Gwinnett
Buford vs. Jefferson
Stephenson eager to shed ‘best team never to win state’ title
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Brookwood vs. Peachtree Ridge
Tucker vs. Sandy Creek
Marist vs. Apalachee
Clarke Central vs. Southwest DeKalb
North Hall vs. St. Pius
Flowery Branch vs. Grady
Bremen vs. Holy Innocents’
East Jackson vs. Lovett
Bowdon vs. Wesleyan
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JMM
November 21st, 2009
4:21 pm
I was in the stands at the Apalachee-Marist game (I am an unbiased fan who really wanted to see Marist’s storied football program in action.) While they have an incredible team and could have won the game, Apalachee had some gutsy calls that shocked everyone. But during the game, I was surprised by the lack of dignity shown by the Marist coaching staff. The Marist head coach had to be restrained by one of his assistants as he wandered towards the Apalachee sideline to exchange words with the Apalachee coach. When Marist had an impressive drive to score, a Marist coach taunted the home crowd (I was seated on the Marist sideline, and their fans were well-informed and friendly.) I have a great deal of respect for one of the most successful football programs in Georgia, and was incredibly impressed with the discipline and ability of the players. But the above-mentioned examples by the Marist head coach and one of his assistants left a bitter taste in the mouths of some of the fans with whom I was seated. Chadwick is a superb coach and well-respected individual, but his behavior (and the behavior he tolerated from his assistant) was an embarrassment to Marist.
Go Pack Go
November 21st, 2009
4:24 pm
I think God is a Colquitt County Packer fan. Let’s do it this year and surprise the entire state Packers. Awesome year. Go Pack Go!
dakotah
November 21st, 2009
4:34 pm
Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.) at Camden County (Kingsland, Ga.)
Two of the better offensive teams in the AAAAA playoffs clash when Lowndes and Camden County meet in the second round of the Georgia state playoffs. Lowndes averaged 45 points per game while the Wildcats are a shade behind at 44. Camden County began the season as one of the state’s top-ranked teams, but losses to Grayson and Hoover in the first three weeks dropped the Wildcats from the upper ranks. All Camden County has done since then is pummel opponents, scoring over 50 points on five occasions.
Lowndes, meanwhile, was riding high but lost a 10-7 game to Northside in midseason. The Vikings have been on a roll ever since thanks to the running trio of Khary Franklin, Troy Braswell and Robert Anderson. Franklin leads the team with 943 yards and 13 touchdowns while Braswell has gained 810 yards with 12 scores and Anderson has 821 yards with nine touchdowns.
Mitch Stephens: Lowndes 34, Camden County 21
Steve Spiewak: Lowndes 21, Camden County 10
Kevin Askeland: Lowndes 43, Camden County 21
MaxPreps Projection: Lowndes 42, Camden County 17
HAHA THERE FREAKING DUMB
dakotah
November 21st, 2009
4:36 pm
to bad it was 10-7 camden
BulldawgBite
November 21st, 2009
4:51 pm
What are everyones predictions for next week AAAAA quarterfinals?
jcwfalcon
November 21st, 2009
5:01 pm
BulldawgBite: My pick for sleepy week (cause everyone will be still recovering from Turkey overload when they play on Friday) are:
Northside over Peachtree Ridge (close- home team wins)
Grayson over Newnan (close- home team wins)
North Gwinnett over Camden County (close- home team wins- long trip)
Colquitt County over Lassiter
randy prosen
November 21st, 2009
5:04 pm
Does anyone know who won between Camden and Lowndes? WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THEM WILDCATS? WHAT? WHAT?
randy prosen
November 21st, 2009
5:06 pm
To all you expert perdiction makers, good job. You know jack.
randy prosen
November 21st, 2009
5:22 pm
I talked to 2 Lowndes fans before the game. That was 15 minutes of my life I won’t get back. What a couple of jerks.
Get at NG
November 21st, 2009
5:23 pm
Question of the week …. North Gwinnett or Camden County ?????
Camden County @ North Gwinnett
Get at NG
November 21st, 2009
5:24 pm
Enter your comments here
jcwfalcon
November 21st, 2009
5:25 pm
randy, do you mean “What do you know about them Wildcats?” And possibly “you dont know jack.” If they knew jack, wouldnt that be a compliment? What is a “perdiction” anyway?
The scores are posted on this same site if you need to know who won a game from yesterday.
Nice caps. It makes people nervous as they stare at their computer screens. Especially the “What? What?” part. That adds a wonderful emphasis to your epic post.
I remember the first time my high school won a big game.
jcwfalcon
November 21st, 2009
5:26 pm
North Gwinnett because they are at home.
Warhawk
November 21st, 2009
5:28 pm
Proud Wolverine Fan…..what are you talking about ???
I never saw anything like that or heard anything like that (and I was standing right next to the Woodstock principle for a good bit of the night…nothing was mentioned or even talked about). The band played only between plays. I saw no late hits or foul play. Your Wolverine’s were just out played
SGT CHRIS
November 21st, 2009
5:45 pm
Anyone have an update as to who won the coin toss between Callaway and Fitzgerald?
wildcat fan
November 21st, 2009
6:17 pm
Please remeber we went on the road to an UNDERFEATED Newnan team last year and won. And the so-called experts pick Newnan. So please continue to pick our opponents to win. WHAT WHAT
Hiram #56 Dad
November 21st, 2009
6:29 pm
Congratulations to Rockdale Co. Bulldogs, you men earned your quarterfinal game against Westside, Macon, good luck to you guys. Now for my Hiram boys, congratulations on a very good season, you have nothing to be ashamed of, or hang your heads for, so keep your chins up. To Mario, Dylan, Leyton, Scott, Viondi and all of the other seniors on Hiram’s team this year: Thank you for giving 100% all season, and giving us all a reason to cheer our hearts out for you. You guys accomplished a lot of firsts this season: First undefeated regular season, first Region championship, and first playoff win in SCHOOL HISTORY!! Those feats can never be claimed by anyone else at Hiram. Good luck to all you seniors in your future evdeavors.
Now to all of you 3AAA people who thought it was the toughest region in AAA. Where are your teams now? Sitting at home WATCHING the rest of the playoffs now, while 7AAA and 1AAA still have 2 teams left in the Quarterfinals. Next up for Gainesville (the soon to be 2009 AAA state champs), Cairo. It should be Gainesvilles’ toughest test to date, but I’m afraid that it will be the end of the road for the Syrupmakers. As for Flowery Branch, CC needs to be very careful not to look ahead to the matchup against Gainesville in 2 weeks, or FB my give them a big surprise. Connor Shaw can, and will, put this team onhis back and will them to victory. Good job from 7AAA, you’ve done your region proud. One more thought for CC fans, how bad do you think that FB would like to have another shot at Gainesville? Just saying.
Black is Back
November 21st, 2009
6:32 pm
cane fan
Congrats on the win!! I for one am very glad that the game is in the swamp because coach Mac rarely ever wins a coin toss. We left the game last night working out the details of who would ride with whom. One things for sure an all south dome game is going to upset a lot of northies, but it will be a great one. With it on turff and those two offenses on the field together it should be a really good show. Good luck to Fitzgerald! Let’s go Indians!!!!
JAGUAR
November 21st, 2009
6:44 pm
Gartrell needs to go! When will the administration fire this guy! We’ve tried and tried and tried and TRIED coach gartrell’s way and it’s NOT WORKING! These kid’s deserve more..although there were some costly turnovers by the players, they played well enough to win. Gartrell why did you kick an extra point when you SHOULD HAVE WENT FOR TWO! The extra point does nothing for you. AND WHY did you keep kicking the durn ball to their playmaker (#4) who made you pay for it just about everytime he touched the ball. With all that speed I thought we were too conservative on offense. And even Ray Charles could see you should have kept their D spread out. When Gartrell goes into the playoffs,he plays not to lose instead of being aggressive and playing to win! Look at Colquitt..they were on the road and their coaches had a game plan and strategy to win! They simply out coached us and we lost AGAIN! Stephenson..how long do we tolerate this. We are NOT a program where it’s hard to find or get talent. Every year Gartrell is blessed with GREAT talent and we UNDER ACHIEVE!! I’m tired of the weak excuses,it’s time to find a TOP QUALITY coach that van get these kids what they deserve..A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! I’m not here to bash coach gartrell but this is the truth and enough is enough!! Stephenson High School, please make a coaching change for the benefit of our KIDS and program. As long as Gartrell is at the helm, we will never achieve true greatness. Also..i know the band supports the football team at the games and sometimes they have their own agenda..but it’s the PLAYOFFS! Stephenson High Marching Jaguars..We needed you there last night!
Old NG Dawg
November 21st, 2009
6:54 pm
First off…….Way to go North Gwinnett!!!!!!!! Talk about making an old NGHS Alum proud. I think someone wrote on here that NG won the toss, so they get home field? If so, I will definately be there. Will be my first game at North for 20+ years, after living too durn far out to make any games.
I also want to congratulate Hiram for an outstanding season. I was living in Hiram when they built the new school, it’s nice to see them do so well.
My picks for round 3:
Northside v Peachtree Ridge Pulling for Northside, but should be good
Grayson v Newnan Going with Newnan on this one, but Grayson is going to put up a fight
North Gwinnett v Camden County Should be a good battle, but I’m going with NG
Colquitt County v Lassiter If Colquitt can shut down Lassiters QB, they should be able to win, if not, it Lassiter all the way.
In other levels….
Gainesville v Cairo Don’t know much about Cairo, but Gainesville has been strong this year. Thinking G’ville will pull this one out.
Buford v Cook Going to pull for Buford in this one.
Calhoun v Jefferson Co Pulling for Calhoun, mainly cause I’d like to see them play Lovett
Lovett v Charlton Co Would like to see Charlton pull this one out, but I think Lovett will win
Fitzgerald v Callaway Should be a good game, pulling for Fitzgerald in this one.
wildcat fan
November 21st, 2009
7:00 pm
I need help in finding the following people. LowndesVikes001, Todd Holcomb, Viking Girl, Viking Lover, DavaoJeff, VikingsOnAMission, 89Viking, AVikingFan, VikingDad, bksmitty14, Plowboy, WarDawg, 1AAAAASweep, Vike 69, 68Viking, ImaTitleTownBaby, If found please contact the Camden County Football Team. Last spotted eating CROW> Yo was the only one bold enough to come out. Do you find it very strange not a one has been sighted. SportsFan31313 you went against the grain, and you are a fellow 3AAAAA Alumnist. And we always thought we can count on you.
loyalbearfan
November 21st, 2009
7:06 pm
South, I have no idea who b’essential is or what he is truly talking about. I agree with you that football does build character and teaches respect.If I am reading SWD players blog correctly he is complaing about his own fans and not Griffin. So don’t group us all together.
Gryphon, I would rather win ballgames than coin tosses.
Old NG Dawg
November 21st, 2009
7:10 pm
Also wanted to add….
My oldest nephew Tyler Alexander played for Jefferson this year as a senior. Want to congratulate him and the rest of his team on a great season. WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!
Black is Back
November 21st, 2009
7:13 pm
OK Old NG Dawg you may think you know a thing or two about football but you don’t know jack about Charlton. First off we rarely loose in the swamp so it for darn sure won’t be a cake walk for Lovett. Second how many teams have put up 46 on Brooks County for the last 2yrs? None!!! And that’s with scores called back! So if you think were just going lay down for Lovett you need to rethink. We are not afraid of you snotty northies down here.. Not even a little. Go Charlton!!! Let’t get it done in the Swamp Friday night!!!
Black is Back
November 21st, 2009
7:25 pm
Didn’t spell check, sorry I meant to type lose.
cane fan
November 21st, 2009
7:35 pm
FITZGERALD will have home field advantage all the way, bUFORD will never escape the eye of the storm, regardless, these kids are having the time of their lives, it is hard to escape the swamp, would not want to be lovett
Old NG Dawg
November 21st, 2009
7:46 pm
Umm……no offense to anyone, but where, pray tell, in my post did I say that Charlton County was “just going lay down for Lovett” ? I don’t like Lovett all that much, I just feel like they will win. If I am wrong, you can bet I’ll be on here congratulating Charlton Co.
Black is Back
November 21st, 2009
7:52 pm
cane fan
Thanks for the comp. FITZGERALD escaped the swamp last year, however Lovett’s no Fitzgerald. Too all you northies thinking Buford is getting a 3 peat you had better be on your A game times 100 because there is no way Buford is getting past Fitzgerald period. Go Indians!!!!
Mark
November 21st, 2009
7:52 pm
jcwfalcon…what are you smoking? No way Colquitt is shutting down Hutson Mason and the high powered Lassiter offense. 62 and 70 points so far in the playoffs…I don’t see a turkey dinner slowing them down next week at home in East Cobb!
Black is Back
November 21st, 2009
7:53 pm
whoops can’t type at all tonight. to not too.
SWD Player
November 21st, 2009
8:00 pm
What I was talking about was the fact that for Griffin people who were saying I told u so that it could easily be you next week so lets not get the finger pointing. But at that point I was done addressing Griffin. The last part was about or so called (SWD) fans who were never hardcore supporters and were were just hitching a ride on the bandwagon. I was identifying with them that if they were more informed they would know that the teams from other towns coming to beat us are predominantly black just like us. So the fact that people always say we have athletes and no coaching is not always true because other teams outside of Dekalb County have athletes they just aren’t talked about because of the lack of exposure due to their proximity to the metropolitan area. My main motive was to EXPRESS DON’T BASH THE COACHING BECAUSE IT IS DISRESPECTFUL from anyone who calls them self a fan. Buck Godfrey has 2 state titles to his name despite the year or whatever so he has done something right. The main issue in Dekalb is loyalty whether its from the school board to the programs or the fans to the teams it all has to change. We have way too many schools to truly develop a powerhouse so we do the best we can with what we have thats what a coach does and if adversity holds you back from your goal you pick it up and try again. In Dekalb loyalty from player to coach is not a state championship its getting a scholarship
HEY SWD PLAYER
November 21st, 2009
8:10 pm
Hey SWD player,
Blah, Blah, Blah. As a former player I understand everything you said. However, this is not tennis or cross country where effort means a lot. This is football. The part that makes “fair weather fans” like myself angry is that we pay to see D1 athletes execute and win. Thats why we come to the games. Region champs this, highly recruited athletes that. Yet you exit in the second round. It does not compute.
Like the coach from Tucker said, do not give us too much credit until we earn it. This AFTER he won a state title. Stephenson, MLK and SWD LOVE the attention and the hype. There are tons of feature stories on South Dekalb teams that they can easily TURN down. Yet when you don’t live up to the hype we are fair weather fans. Thanks.
SWD Player
November 21st, 2009
8:21 pm
Im sorry you listen to the AJC and believe the hype you hype riding groupie yep we are region champs not my fault you were riding us dont jump on a bandwagon groupie if you didn’t expect disappointment if you were any real fan you would say congrats but you’re you are a jock rider thats how a lot of dekalb fans are never really have your back they are just spectators
TCCHS Jackets
November 21st, 2009
8:32 pm
Any respect for the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets. Guess all we can do is win like we have been doing ever since after week 1. Sandy Creek looks real good but if we play like we did Friday I dont think anyone can beat us but this week will be real tough and Westside Macon will take care of Rockdale pretty easily. Good luck to everyone left in the playoffs
inthatrenches
November 21st, 2009
8:52 pm
North Gwinnett I know they run the spread but how do they respond in a big game is the defense pretty good? Does the coaching staff adjust at halftime are they a second half team? can someone give me a neutral perspective what is their biggest weaknesses and biggest strengths? they looked good on paper but How is the Heart?
This why they play the games
November 21st, 2009
9:01 pm
HEY SWD PLAYER,
Well said. I thought SWD was so loaded this year that they would win in spite of Coach Godfrey, not because of him. For all their hype, the schools you mentioned underperform. There’s no other term for it. Like my handle plainly states, “this is why they play the games”.
This why they play the games
November 21st, 2009
9:07 pm
Also I don’t think it will matter much where Griffin plays Apalachee. Unless it’s a phone booth to diminish the Bears’ quickness AND speed. These guys are just short of exceptional on both sides of the ball. A very special team…
down south fan
November 21st, 2009
9:41 pm
okay, hear we go congrats to camden great game but i,m confused i know #29 fumble but why in the world take the ball out of leading rusher hands and dont give the him a chance to break one they could,nt stop him poor poor coaching!!!!!!
Gryphon
November 21st, 2009
9:43 pm
I agree that location won’t matter too much in the Griffin/Apalachee game. I’m just thinking about that drive up there on Black Friday. I’m not looking forward to that.
down south fan
November 21st, 2009
9:43 pm
4touches for 90 yardsand a catch for td
down south fan
November 21st, 2009
9:46 pm
4carries for 90yards 1td catch for29 yards
GO PACK GO
November 21st, 2009
10:01 pm
Hey Vikings fans. MOVE THE CHAINS THAT’S A WIN FOR CAMDEN. I root for anyone in Region 1AAAAA other than Lowndes. The actions of the entire organization from fans to the PA announcer at Martin Stadium are tacky and classless. When you win you win with class. When you lose you do the same thing. Hopefully you all will adopt the practice of the rest of your region and stop embarrassing us all by acting like a bunch of idiots. Go Packers and Go Northside Eagles. Represent Region 1AAAAA with some class.
The Truth
November 21st, 2009
10:10 pm
inthatrenches, I will give you some objective views of NG. Their offense is Huge. The 2 tackles 6′4″ 300(Alabama) the other one is 6′7″ 315(Tenn). The two guards are 250, 290, and center is 6′4″ 260. The QB is 6′5″ 225. But heres the deal if you pressure him, He’ll force it or over/underthrow. Walk up corners and play man and Blitz. They run the read option where the QB will pull it and run. Hes very hard to bring down because of stiff arm and size. The wideout is fast as hell and hard to contain. They are slow to get momentum so shut em down fast and early.
As far as defense they are fast as hell and close as quickly as Ive seen in years. The weakness is one corner is 5′6″-5′7″ Hes tough but put a big receiver on him and its tough for him to cover. They run a 3-5 with blitzing a LB(s) from any spot which cause confusion but run off tackle with leads and powers and they have a hard time with that . The downside is they have the outside LB’s split the slot which allows the slot to run free to run any short to intermediate routes. But they are very hard to run outside on.They are well coached and disciplined.
yo
November 21st, 2009
10:54 pm
GO PACK GO….we will consider the source of the advice given.
You know the part about not acting (or maybe in this case writing) something about idiots.
We have been accused of having teenagers act out (once) but we didn’t hire a head coach (you know your leader) who acts out from what I understand….regularly.
So again, we will consider the source of the one giving the advice.
Okay…..consider it now considered.
Congrats on your win over Stephenson. Still doesn’t change 31-6 at your house. Seems Lowndes has a hard time winning on the road, except in Moultrie. Bet you hate us even more now…….huh!
yo
November 21st, 2009
10:56 pm
GO PACK GO One other thought….those who have regularly been at the top are accustomed to being hated. You should try it.
Here is to hoping you can finally learn what it is like to be hated for a change.
war eagle packer
November 21st, 2009
11:28 pm
YO,
I hope you are not stating that Colquitt County does not know what its like at the top. Do you remember the 70s and the early to mid 90s. As far as the coach of the Packers is concerned, He does his job well. I know for a fact that Lowndes County and Valdosta knows what its like to hate the Packers!
SouthGARules
November 21st, 2009
11:49 pm
war eagle packer: Colquitt County (Moultrie) at the top in the 70’s? I will give you the early to mid 90’s with Jim Hughes, but I don’t remember Moultrie being at the top. I know Thomasville with William Andrews won back to back in 73 & 74, Central Macon won in 75, Warner Robins in 76, Clarke Central in 77 (beating Valdosta) & 79 (beating Tift County, with Ken Hobby), Valdosta sharing a state title in 78 with Griffin as well as winning in 70 & 71 and in 72 an Atlanta school won state.
Where was Moultrie a top team? I know you won state in 1994, but how about winning more than one state title.
war eagle packer
November 22nd, 2009
12:05 am
SouthGARules,
If I can remember correctly, the Moultrie Packser jousted with Valdosta and Thomasville for tops in that region in the 70s. Now smoke that in your out of the playoffs pipe…
dakotah
November 22nd, 2009
1:12 am
c high baby what:]
blu eagle
November 22nd, 2009
1:13 am
Wow! good win Camden, you deserve it after all the Viking posters.Go NSWR we hope you don’t get Pridged by Pridge. With all respect to Peachtree Ridge, you don’t get this far in the playoffs by being a regular team. NSWR will have to have an mistake free game to have a chance. Good luck to both teams no injuries, but GO EAGLES!