Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Class AAAAA Playoff Preview
Peachtree Ridge at Northside, W. Robins
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Warner Robins
Records, rankings: Peachtree Ridge is 10-2, the No. 2 seed from Region 7-AAAAA and unranked; Northside is 11-1, the No. 1 seed from Region 1-AAAAA and ranked No. 7.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know:
1. Both teams were state champions in 2006, Peachtree Ridge in Class AAAAA, Northside in AAAA. Northside repeated as AAAA champion in 2007.
2. The teams have a common opponent in Lowndes, which defeated Peachtree Ridge 51-17 and lost to Northside 10-7.
3. Northside has won 44 consecutive games at McConnell-Talbert Stadium except when playing Warner Robins, a school with which it shares the stadium.
Winner plays: Newnan-Grayson winner
Newnan at Grayson
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Grayson Community Stadium, Grayson
Records, rankings: Newnan is 12-0, the No. 1 seed from Region 4-AAAAA and ranked No. 3; Grayson is 12-0, the No. 1 seed from Region 8-AAAAA and ranked No. 1.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know:
1. These teams ranked 1-2 in scoring defense in Class AAAAA. Newnan allows 6.3 points per game. Grayson allows 8.0.
2. These two teams have the best records in AAAAA over the past two seasons. Newnan is 24-1. Grayson is 25-1.
3. Newnan is led by safety Alec Ogletree, a two-way player best known as a safety. He has committed to Georgia. Grayson’s top defensive player is probably Shawn Green, a defensive tackle who is committed to Georgia Tech.
Winner plays: Peachtree Ridge-Northside winner
Camden County at North Gwinnett
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Tom Robinson Memorial Stadium, Suwanee
Records, rankings: Camden County is 10-2, the No. 1 seed from Region 3-AAAAA and ranked No. 8; North Gwinnett is 12-0, the No. 1 seed from Region 7-AAAAA and ranked No. 2.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know:
1. Camden County has the biggest scoring differential of the eight teams remaining. The Wildcats have outscored their opponents by 31.7 points per game.
2. Camden County’s run-based offense is led by Ean Days, who rushed for 945 yards and 13 touchdowns out of the Wing-T during the regular season.
3. North Gwinnett quarterback C.J. Uzomah has more than 2,000 yards of total offense this season.
Winner plays: Colquitt County-Lassiter winner
Colquitt County at Lassiter
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Frank Fillman Stadium, Marietta
Records, rankings: Colquitt County is 10-2, the No. 3 seed from Region 1-AAAAA and unranked; Lassiter is 12-0, the No. 1 seed from Region 6-AAAAA and ranked No. 9.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know:
1. In 2007, Lassiter coach Chip Lindsey was the offensive coordinator at Alabama’s Hoover High and was the assistant to head coach Rush Propst, the current Colquitt County coach.
2. In the 70-49 victory against South Gwinnett in the second round, Lassiter quarterback Hutson Mason threw for a state-record 552 yards and eight touchdowns and became the first QB in Georgia history to surpass 4,000 yards in a season. He has 4,266 yards and 54 touchdowns, also a state record.
3. Colquitt County and Peachtree Ridge are the only teams remaining in AAAAA that are not No. 1 seeds, and Colquitt is the only No. 3 seed left in the field.
Winner plays: Camden County-North Gwinnett winner
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421 comments Add your comment
nomo
November 25th, 2009
9:29 am
plowboy, you’ve already lost in THIS YEAR’s playoffs, when are you going to stop whining about LAST YEAR?
Georgia Football
November 25th, 2009
9:30 am
As Colquitt says Lassiter is too slow/too small/can not run/can not defend/special teams are a mess – what is their record? 0-12?
The Original "Cougarfan"
November 25th, 2009
9:47 am
Two things I would like someone else’s input on. The first is a choice made by GHSA, I’m assuming because of the record breaking QB. Why would you not cover the game with the 2 best scoring defenses and the #1 vs #3 in state rankings? The Lassiter QB deserves the exposure but it shouldn’t be about just that. Hopefully, I am wrong on this one. But if not for that why would they pick that game especially when they covered Colquitt Co. last week. I know it’s on CSS but if your not in that area you can’t watch even on a PPV. Not at all saying they don’t deserve the coverage but I would like to see another team. Like the CC vs NG or the PTR vs NS just to get some info for purposes of a possible semi-finals match up. The second, and I have seen this post a couple of different times, is that the Grayson field will probably be wet and messy again. I don’t understand why last week and this week it doesn’t make any sense either. Both weeks have had rain but afterwards had several days to dry. Like this week being cloudy yesterday but today, thursday, and friday until game time it will be sunny. I read a post from a Lowndes County fan saying it was kind of in a hole, possibly why it would be messy??? Just curious with Grayson being a running grind it out kind of offense. NOT saying that wetting the field is going on. I just don’t get why it wouldn’t be in top shape except for the amount of football being played there. But, here are my picks for friday. Lassiter vs Colquitt Co. If CC shows up and plays defense like they can they win. Unless Lassiter can man up and play some kind of defense that QB may have to throw 8 more td’s to have a shot. Take Colquitt County by less than a field goal. Northside vs. PTR. Great match-up and a chance to wipe out NS 44 game home streak. Another close one at the MAC but NS will hang around to give some sort of competition to Newnan next week… NG vs CC. North Gwinnett is a good team. Camden County is a great team. Even on the road Camden shows up to play and to win. I did see a good NG team last year at Newnan but they fell flat. Camden by a TD. And Grayson vs Newnan. Did someone say defense??? This game will be tied at 7 by the half and tied at 7 by the end of the 4th quarter. Unfortunately Newnan doesn’t have a good kicking game. Winner by a field goal in overtime but only for Newnan if they can get to the 5 yard line to do it.
graysondad
November 25th, 2009
9:53 am
it’s nice that lowndes lost last week too shutup all the comments on how great Lowndes is. Lowndes can blame the Refs all you want. I just hope the team didn’t display the same sportsmanship when they lost at grayson last year. You lost, get over it. As for Newnam game, wow this one will be great. If could go either way. No trash talk because both teams are very good. The last 5 minutes in the game will decide who wins.
grayram
November 25th, 2009
10:02 am
Nomo: How do you pull up those films? Can you pull the one from the Lowndes/Grayson game last year to show these people the refs had nothing to with it. What did Lowndes have 2 first downs for the whole game? Those guys with green jerseys that tackled you in the backfield all night were not refs.
nomo
November 25th, 2009
10:02 am
Original Cougarfan, Grayson’s stadium does sit in a “hole” and that certainly doesn’t help, but it remains a mystery as to why the field stays wet. I assist with painting, and can assure you there’s no “wetting” going on. We suspect the drainage – although excellent at field level – is not working properly under grade, all the way to the detention pond that receives the runoff. Unfortunately it has gotten progressively worse the past two years, and we all know how government works….we’re gonna need a sinkhole to engulf the mower before the County recognizes, re-evaluates, and repairs the preoblem.
It’s just as detrimental to us as it is the opponents – our punt returner missed two golden opportunities last week taking his initial steps, and then slipped on pass coverage on Roswell’s long TD.
nomo
November 25th, 2009
10:08 am
My copies are bootlegged and my library is extensive…I might be a tad closer to the program than some of the fans here, so I occasionally watch film of the upcoming opponents. Moreso in the playoffs….not really much fun watching Central, Berkmar, Meadowcreek, etc…
I haven’t watched that Lowndes tape since the week after our victory. I was too busy watching PR…and rightfully so.
I see areas against Newnan that give me hope, ony for that hope to be shot down in other areas. Could be another classic slobberknocker like our game with PR last year….just looking for a better outcome.
grayram
November 25th, 2009
10:16 am
Nomo: earlier you wrote
“Just pull up the Valdosta/Newnan game on Comcast to prove yourself wrong.”
thats what i meant. How do you pull it on Comcast?
nomo
November 25th, 2009
10:22 am
Channel 1 (On Demand)
Get Local
High School Football
Follow those steps, and choose any game you want to watch.
nomo
November 25th, 2009
10:24 am
reality, just FYI, the gaines kid has more D1 offers than just BYU….but you are right, he plays with heart. your evaluation is half right.
nomo
November 25th, 2009
10:32 am
BlackAngel, since you asked, I’m from Grayson.
I certainly haven’t called out players here, nor will I, but since you are quoting Gartrell, so will I:
” Our number 1 priority is to win state championships…but the most important thing is to get these kids scholarships….” (AJC 11/21/09). hmm….a bit contradictory? And did I read it correctly – 19 D1 offers to this year’s team alone?
BobbyG
November 25th, 2009
10:41 am
Don’t know who will come out on top in the Lassiter – CC game, but I do know this. The LHS defense has faced every type of offense there is this year – - wing T, spread, the “eye”, wildcat – - and can shut all of them down enough to prevent a run up of points. Their own offense is diverse enough to keep CC’s D from knowing what’s coming. Just because Mason throws for a ton of yards and TD’s every game doesn’t mean they are just a passing offense. They disguise their packages as well as any team I’ve seen in years. Lassiter plays very smart football, and they have enough tough playmakers on both sides of the ball to frustrate the crap out of anybody. No CC lead will be safe. Lassiter’s weak spot is special teams, an CC had better take advantage, or it’s going to be a long night for them. Their secondary will be dog winded by the end of Q3, and Lassiter has at least 12 quality receivers to rotate in. This is going to be a great game, and I predict whoever comes out on top will take the AAAAA title.
plowboy
November 25th, 2009
10:42 am
GRAYSON WILL NOT WIN STATE!!!!
LHS
November 25th, 2009
10:43 am
Good one Georgia Football. I would not underestimate Lassiter. As everyone knows, they put up a ton of points, however, their defense is much better than you know. They produce turnovers in every game. Someone, in an earlier post, wrote that Lassiter beat S. Gwinnett because of S. Gwinnett’s turnovers. How do you think those happened? Was it a mysterious happening? I don’t think so. Lassiter’s defense is much better than you think. I will say, again, that either team could win, but I’m betting on Lassiter not being upset by the lower seeded team. We’ll see come Friday.
plowboy
November 25th, 2009
10:43 am
NEITHER WILL CAMDEN AND FOR ALL THE SMART PEOPLE NEITHER WILL LOWNDES
BobbyG
November 25th, 2009
10:44 am
I forgot to add my prediction:
Lassiter 44 Colquitt 31
PROSKILLpat
November 25th, 2009
10:51 am
Suwanee Ownz……..We (NSWR) do not run the wing T. We will spread it out with a shotgun look, primarily. Zone block ya all night and try to establish the run. We do not mind throwing. Now, listen up, cause this is the important part. Ya say P-ridge has a good defense..hmmmm, not saying they do not but if you will show up friday night at the mac, NSWR will show you what a 5A defense looks like. Man, you aint seen the speed that you’ll see Friday. They are fast! P-ridge better not let us score more than 14. Cuz if they do, they will get beat. I will venture to say we can afford a turnover…….thats how good we are on defense. SEE YA FRIDAY! GO EAGLES!
topper
November 25th, 2009
10:51 am
spwhite -”Actually, if you think about it, during our region games there is really no reason to come on here and blog about how great Camden is. Truth of the matter is we all know what a weak region we are in so its really hard to get excited about winning by 40 or more points. Its really hard for us to judge how good our team actually is”
I couldn’t agree with that statement more. I troll these boards all season long but usually don’t post till playoffs, I mean what am I gonna say “hey we beat Jenkins 76 – 6?” That isn’t that big of a win.
wildcat fan
November 25th, 2009
10:53 am
cchswildcat86,,,, Whats up classmate I graduated in 86 as well. I’m
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thinking by the cchswildcat 86 you graduated in 86 as well.
cchswildcat86
November 25th, 2009
10:59 am
Hsfootball fan you cannot reason with these people ….Only they know football!!! They cite history but u cannot.. they analyze games they lost and tell u that your team won on flukes plays when the truth is there def gave up 4 tds not field goals and they gave up over 90 yards rushing to one running back on their field and these are facts!!! And no I don’t post on Camden games because my view is slanted toward Camden There are no excuses here …. I don’t cry about coin tosses, travel or losses..no excuses here . As for my belief that grayson will win nothing written here will change it grayson plays the top schools in the state every yr in their region and outside.. I’ve seen grayson first hand they shut Camden down( less than 80yds of offense)…… Good luck to both teams
topper
November 25th, 2009
10:59 am
plowboy – Are you really trying to blame this loss on the refs too? Give me a break man It was a great hard hitting game won by the better team that night.
cchswildcat86
November 25th, 2009
11:03 am
whats up wildcat fan!!
Flip(Lassiter Fan)
November 25th, 2009
11:05 am
Any one of the four quarterfinal games would be worth televising. I think this weekend showcases the best of what georgia high school football has to offer. For those who haven’t seen Lassiter, the team is far more than just Hutson Mason at QB. He is a phenomenal leader, the offense is very balanced, as the ball is spread around, and the team also has a very quick running back. In the last 2 games, the second string has been in for the 4th quarter. In those games, the opponents also scored a couple of touchdowns at the end of the game, when the game was already out of reach. No disrespect to either N Forsyth or South Gwinnett, because those kids played their hearts out. Lassiter’s defense also scored 2 touchdowns off of interceptions last week, and so far, the “bend, dont break” defensive theory has worked. Lassiter’s defense also made a stop against the run on a fourth and goal from the 1, so there will be plenty happening in the trenches. So, for Colquitt County fans, welcome to “The Frank” on Friday. There is no doubt that you will bring a well prepared football team, and, as always, we hope for a safe, injury free game.
LHS
November 25th, 2009
11:06 am
Bobby G, that sounds like a level headed prediction. I especially like it since you predict Lassiter on top!
wildcat fan
November 25th, 2009
11:15 am
Plowboy, if you would be honest with yourself, on that first run from scrimage for Lowndes your guy was holding. AND IT WAS NOT CALLED. I was sitting on the visitors side and all of the Lowndes fan saw it and agreed it was holding. It was also done again on a another long run, and that was’nt called. This is what the Lowndes fan said after seeing the holding(it only matters if the man in the white cap saw it). So please officiating had nothing to do with the outcome of that game. It was holding all night. Any time you hook your arm around the defensive player or actually pull him to the ground its holding. Plain and simple. It was a hard fought game for both teams. But the officiating was pretty good.
topper
November 25th, 2009
11:25 am
wildcat fan – Very well said! And actually my biggest question of that game was why Lowndes didn’t give the back who made that first run (#29 I think it was) more carries? He seemed to get more yardage in achunk than anyone else.
TRUE BLUE
November 25th, 2009
11:46 am
LOWNDES FANS THE LAST 3 AWAY GAME AGAINST TOP OPPONENTS. YOUR OFFENSE HAS JUST MANAGED TO SCORE 7 POINTS. GRAYSON 17 LOWNDES 7, NSWR 10 LOWNDES 7 AND CAMDEN COUNTY 10 LOWNDES 7. CAN LOWNDES REALLY PLAY AWAY FROM HOME AGAINST TOP TEAMS IN GEORGIA. THIS TEAM HAD HOW MANY STARTERS FROM THE 2007 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM. WHATS GOING ON IN LOWNDES COUNTY.
cchswildcat86
November 25th, 2009
11:55 am
wildcat fan, topper ya’ll going to the game??
TRUE BLUE
November 25th, 2009
11:56 am
I THINK COACH PROPST WILL GO INTO THIS GAME AND HAVE HIS FRONT 4 READY TO PLAY 48 MINUTES OF HARDNOSE FOOTBALL. THE OFFENSE WILL TEST LASSITER DEFENSE WITH #22 AND #4 AT THE WILDCAT. COLQUITT COUNTY WILL GET THE BALL TO THEIR PLAYMAKER #4. YOU DON’T HAVE TO PUNT OR KICK TO HIM BUT I KNOW COACH PROPST WILL HAVE SOME SPECIAL PLAYS FOR HIM FRIDAY AND GET HIM OUT ON THE EDGE 1 ON 1. YOU KNOW THE ONLY WAY YOU KEEP A HIGH POWERED OFFENSE OFF THE FIELD IS BALL CONTROL. COACH PROPST PROBABLY WILL SLOW DOWN THE GAME TOO SEE HOW LASSITER REACT.
jcwfalcon
November 25th, 2009
12:01 pm
I hope Suwanee 0wnz runs the Peachtree Ridge film department and has their D perfectly prepared to stop the NSWR WING T offense. Nice job!
Peachtree Ridge’em! If you’re scared of coming into McConnell-Talbert Stadium to face the Eagles, its OK to say you’re scared.
GO EAGLES!!!
topper
November 25th, 2009
12:02 pm
Not goin to this game. I was really hoping for us to win the coin toss can’t get out of work to make the trip this time Guess I will just have to listen to JC!
cchswildcat86
November 25th, 2009
12:14 pm
I had to take vacation
topper
November 25th, 2009
12:16 pm
I already had my vacation set. Wish I would have thought ahead!!!! Cheer hard for those of us that can’t make it!!!! Go Camden!
wildcat fan
November 25th, 2009
12:26 pm
Yes, I’m leaving early Friday morning around 7 going to see my family who lives up there they also will attending the game.
NEWNAN'S #1 FAN
November 25th, 2009
12:31 pm
Newnan wins by 10. WE HAVE THE BEST TEAM IN THE STATE
topper
November 25th, 2009
12:39 pm
wildcat fan have a safe trip!
cchswildcat86
November 25th, 2009
12:39 pm
We are leaving on friday morning also
GO PACK GO
November 25th, 2009
12:41 pm
I agree True Blue. If Stephenson had coaching, there would be no need for a blog. NO ONE could beat them.
#88 RAM pops
November 25th, 2009
1:06 pm
“It’s just as detrimental to us as it is the opponents – our punt returner missed two golden opportunities last week taking his initial steps, and then slipped on pass coverage on Roswell’s long TD.” The MOST valid points that even I have refrained from bringing up. That score could have been very [LOPOSIDED] and some of these conversations would have a differnt spin to them. As I stated earlier… LONG CLEATS…and whoever can hold on to the PIGSKIN the TIGHTEST will SURVIVE!!! WATCHOUT for BAD LONGSNAPPING and FIELD GOAL SNAPPING to cause a loss. There will be a few punts going on I suspect!
grayram
November 25th, 2009
1:09 pm
Teams reamining are 89-7
4 undefeated teams
no teams with more than 2 losses
theres some good football to be played this weekend!!
North Gw 12-0
Grayson 12-0
Lassiter 12-0
Newnan 12-0
NSWR 11-1
PRidge 10-2
Colquit 10-2
Camden 10-2
Univ.Of Central-Dekalb-12u-blue
November 25th, 2009
1:22 pm
GO PACK GO
Univ.Of Central-Dekalb-12u-blue
November 25th, 2009
1:35 pm
GO PACK—EACH YEAR WE GO TOO HALFORD AND WATCH THIS TRAIN-WRECK HAPPEN.WE ALL HOLD OUR BREATH …….AND COACH G. KICKS THE EXTRA POINT……..AND THEN # 4 AND # 12 SWITCH SIDES AND NO-ONE SEES IT. WHERE WAS THE SHORT KICK—————COACHING —————-GO FOR TWO W/ THE SCORE 20-19—————COACHING…………….THIS WAS THE YEAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IVE BEEN COACHING FOR 18 YEARS AND YEAR IN AND OUT ITS HARD TO WATCH,ITS NOT FAIR TO THE KIDS.THANK GOD FOR COACH MAHONEY @ C-D GETTING THESE KIDS READY.OH YEA —HE LOADED AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Univ.Of Central-Dekalb-12u-blue
November 25th, 2009
1:38 pm
ONE QUESTION——ISNT IT POSSIBLE TO ATTEMPT TO WIN A STATE TITLE ………………….AND GET KIDS IN COLLEGE AS WELL?????????????????????????????? ENTER YOUR COMMENTS HERE !
SouthGARules
November 25th, 2009
1:39 pm
For the Camden fans coming up to Suwanee. I-85 North to Exit 111. Turn left. Cross over Hwy 23 (Buford Hwy), road becomes Suwanee Dam Rd. Cross over Peachtree Ind. Blvd., the road goes from 4 to 2 lanes. Go about 2-3 miles. School is on right @ Level Creek Rd. Parking is a challenge, so get there early. For those w/o family in the area & wanting to spend the night, Exit 111 has several motels & restaurants. Have a safe trip & welcome to Suwanee.
newnancryer
November 25th, 2009
1:49 pm
Cugadad…Get over your loss to camden…that was last year.Just admit it, they were the better team. Be a man! Maybe this year will end up different and the rematch will be in the dome. 1st things 1st, get past Grayson.
cchswildcat86
November 25th, 2009
1:49 pm
SouthGARules
thanks for the diretions
cchswildcat86
November 25th, 2009
1:50 pm
Directions
Overrated1AAAAA
November 25th, 2009
1:51 pm
Lassiter 77 – CC 44, The Ridge 10- N Wienie Robbins 0, Grayson 10 – Newnan 7, and whoever wins the best game of the night will win state. And….. Camden 10 – Crybaby bad sport foul mouth plowboys 7. Oh wait, that was last week. The reason the plowboys have underperformed so badly the last two years is simple, their coach. Any coward who will stand there on the sideline while his thug charges run amok,as he did at the Grayson game last year, does not deserve to coach young men or to win.
ngdogdad
November 25th, 2009
2:00 pm
True Blue, How can you honestly say that NG has not played anyone this year? North played Prattville (#6 in the Nation at the time) and won, played Brookwood and won, Norcross (hated rivalry) and won, Peachtree Ridge (# 8 in the state at the time) and won, North Forsyth (runs wing t and an upcoming program that made the playoffs this year) and won, Woodstock (#10 team in the state at the time) and won. Over the last two years, this team has played Byrnes and Prattville (ranked # 1 and # 6 in the Nation), played thru the Quarter finals last year until a rain bowl caught us at Newnan. Please, we respect what Camden has done, believe me, but don’t underestimate this NG team or this coaching staff. This coaching staff is one of the top three in the state, maybe in the nation! They will have the players ready for this game. A little mutual respect, please. One thing you will find out about NG fans, we definitely respect the teams we are playing and are good sports in wins and losses. May the better team win, good luck and have a safe trip to Suwanee if you are making the trip.
SouthGARules
November 25th, 2009
2:05 pm
Overrated1AAAAA: You have gone & done it now. How dare you pick The Ridge to defeat the all universe NSWR? Don’t you know that NSWR doesn’t lose at the MAC unless they play Warner Robins? Don’t you realize that The Ridge cannot win on the road south of Macon? (But they did pull out a can of whoopa## & ground up Coffee last year @ home). You shalt be rebuked by ENR for your foolish dribble. LOL