Free-For-All Forum: Georgia high school football quarterfinals playoff scores, updates, photos and chat – LIVE!
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It’s the quarterfinals of HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS. AJC high schools beat writer Michael Carvell is off this week but when he returns, he’ll try to blog live and take your questions about high school football and related topics.
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GHSA BRACKETS: AAAAA | AAAA | AAA | AA | A
Here are the quarterfinals playoff games you can find stories and photos from later tonight on ajc.com…
Newnan vs. Grayson
Camden Co. vs. North Gwinnett
Peach Co. vs. St. Pius X
Clinch Co. vs. Holy Innocents’
Don’t forget to check out these quarterfinals gamers…
Colquitt Co. vs. Lassiter
Peachtree Ridge vs. Northside-Warner Robins
Don’t forget to check out our roundups from around the metro area. Here’s what you’ll find…
Rockdale at Westside-Macon
Griffin at Apalachee
North Clayton at Clarke Central
Flowery Branch at Carver-Columbus
Cook at Buford
Wilcox at Wesleyan
Eastside at Jackson
Cairo at Gainesville
Sandy Creek at Thomasville
GHSA BRACKETS: AAAAA | AAAA | AAA | AA | A
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BLACKGOLD
November 28th, 2009
3:43 pm
BUFORD IF YOU OUT THERE , IT AINT GONNA BE AS EASY AS YOU THINK -I THINK SWAINSBORO CAN BEAT BUFORD
BLACKGOLD
November 28th, 2009
3:44 pm
FITZGERALD 20-13
Cugagirl14
November 28th, 2009
3:49 pm
I would like to say congrats to our boys for a game well played and thanks to the Grayson Rams for such great hospitality!!! Come out and cheer us on we are happy to host you in any form or fashion. Class Act!!!!
BLACKGOLD
November 28th, 2009
3:49 pm
WHO BUFORD GONNA RECRUIT FOR NEXT WEEKS CANES,GETZ AND STORM GONE
cane fan
November 28th, 2009
3:51 pm
COOK COUNTY HAD *3* TURNOVERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!, BLACK AND GOLD YOU GIVE THEM TO MUCH CREDIT 42-13 TAKE TO THE BANK FITZGERALD IS FOR REAL AND THEY WILL DISMANTLE THE WOLVES, FITZ WILL MANUFACTURE MORE POINTS THAN BUFORD REALIZE.
wildcat fan
November 28th, 2009
3:52 pm
I just watched the CC vs Lassiter game on the internet. Very solid team,#4,#22, and #23 are to me their best players. A lot of team spead. Not as fast as Camden as of overall team spead. They scored 29 points off of 5 TOs. Thats what you do with TOs is score points. Lassiter was probably the slowest team that i ever saw at any level. No defense at all 25.5 points allowed a game. CC has a solid offense, but the defense is the strength of the team. It should make for a very good game. Camden has seen the spread in three games so far this year. Hoover, First Coast Fla, and North Gwinnett. So they should be some what ready.
cane fan
November 28th, 2009
3:53 pm
SOUTH GEORGIA IS ALIVE AND WINNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BLACKGOLD
November 28th, 2009
3:53 pm
WE SAW A BUFORD SPY AT THE GAME LAST NITE,TAKING NOTES WANT GET YOU THE WIN,BUT I GEUSS THEY GOT TO GET ALL DA INFO ON US ,CAUSE THEY GONNA NEED IT
David Grantham
November 28th, 2009
3:58 pm
Re: cougarfan
it is disappointing to me to read that you think I cast Northside in a negative light. All I have done is been open about whoi am and defended my character when it has been impuned. I have nit responded with slander or vulgarity I answer questions when they are posed and I do so with civilty.
I make points about discussions and I try to support them without denegrating others who may disagree.
Go eagles!
cane fan
November 28th, 2009
3:59 pm
THEY CAN SEND ALL THE SPYS THEY WANT LOOK AT ALL THE GAME FILMS,AND RECRUIT, AND IT STILL WILL NOT HELP THEM AGAINST OUR HIGH OCTANE SMASH MOUTH HURRICANES NOT WHEN THEY ONLY SCORE 26 AGAINST OUR #4 TEAM, CAN YOU SAY ‘OVER RATED’
BLACKGOLD
November 28th, 2009
4:01 pm
I HAVE NO DOUBT WE WILL WIN ,I WOULDNT RUN IT UP ON THEM 3-0 IS A WIN ,I WOULD SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST, (CALHOUN OR LOVETT) WHEN THE WHOLE NATION CAN SEE IT ON GPBTV
highschool football fan
November 28th, 2009
4:07 pm
Colquitt Co fans….the stadium at Camden seats 8200 (5000 home and 3200vistors. This according to Athletic Director office. Very nice facility. Lowndes sent tickets back they did not sell and then those buying at the gate created over crowding. Many fans were sitting on steps. Plan on long delay leaving game.
BLACKGOLD
November 28th, 2009
4:07 pm
BUFORD IS NOT USE TO BEING DOWN AT THE HALF,THEY TEND TO GET FRUSTRATED THATS HOW LOVETT BEAT THEM ,THEY SAY THEY HAD A BAD NITE, BUFORD YOUR NOT PUTTING UP ENOUGH POINTS TO CONSIDER BEING ON OUR LEVEL
Quinn of the Ridge
November 28th, 2009
4:09 pm
Thanks Reeze. That means a lot. If though the result wasn’t what I wanted, that was an amazing game. If we played ten of those, they’d probably be 5/5 tie in results.
bearfanforlife
November 28th, 2009
4:14 pm
96 Bear, you are correct that Sandy Creek will need extra bleachers, however, Eric Berry played at Creekside not SC. That being said, Our Bears have been pretty successful in Tyrone so far, so the travel doesn’t worry me too much. I just want our boys to break the final 4 curse!! So let’s go Bears and take care of business and get us a state championship!!
cane fan
November 28th, 2009
4:18 pm
BLACKANDGOLD, FITZGERALD STILL HAS PLENTY LEFT IN THEIR TANK,I BELIEVE SPECIAL TEAMS WILL PLAY A BIG ROLE IN THIS GAME
loud fan
November 28th, 2009
4:20 pm
ok newnan fans lets conduct ourselves with a little class. Lets not boast, and brag. Lets just let our boys do what they do and thats win!
That Guy
November 28th, 2009
4:33 pm
North vs South…East vs West…The only people that really care are the ones that live and die with HS football. Probably the only thing that they can associate with because of the inferiority complex they have against the “north”.
The Region 1 folks SHOULD feel special because they’ve been in bed (figuratively) with the GHSA for YEARS. Look at the history. The phrase “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” is as real as the “gnat line” that the south likes to refer to. These guys get what they want from the GHSA. They’ll do anything they can to get and keep the upper hand with the assistance of the GHSA. The good ole boy network is in high gear when the GHSA and Region 1 hook up.
I have no misconceptions about the strength of HS football that comes out of the south, but that is the way it is. Whereas the north has gone through a population transformation which in turn has created many new schools to open, the south pretty much stays the course year in and year out. Less change and turnover should, in reality, help the south maintain consistency.
Congrats and good luck to all of the teams that are left. Whether north, east, south or west, the kids on the field are the ones who determine which adults get to thump their chests to claim region superiority. Get a life guys.. reliving your glory days through HS football is pitiful and embarrassing
TNGADAWG
November 28th, 2009
4:40 pm
CougarDan, RE: stadium in Newnan Go to the Macon Telegraph, news section, about the coin flip and read the post by “uahollem”. It is very disparaging and should be of concern by those of us planning on making the trip. Since he or she has been there, would their assessment be true or not? Your opinion please. Disparaging minds would like to know, before we go, for preparations sake. If anyone else there has an opinion, chime in please. Maybe someone from another team who has visited there this year.
This why they play the games
November 28th, 2009
4:55 pm
After the GHSA realigns I hope I don’t have to read comment after comment about how great Northside WR conquered AAAAA. Playing one classification up doesn’t make your school a man among boys. You can lose down there, too. If you do go down to AAAA as AAAAA champs, you’ll still have to prove it again next year.
Black is Back
November 28th, 2009
5:05 pm
Hey Ron here is the skinny on Lovett
Watch #22 in the flat. He’ll bait the QB alot, but make no mistake he reads the ball well. Gotta make quick reads on him. The whole team lacks any speed. #3 (he wore #11 in our game) and # 23 are their only real threat at speed they have. #6 will blitz 4 out of 5 plays, because #86 gets alot of double teams. Keep someone one #6 he is very agressive, should take advantage of their schemes. On most of the pass plays #14 will hold the receivers and use a sling shot effect to get the receiver clear from the ball. Every time we got past the D it was over. Unless their corners or saftey got a good angle and just enough to push us out after really long gains. Flags, drops and 2 turnovers inside our own 30 were the only things that slowed us down. Even then if we had a kicker we would be playing you instead of them. Good luck to you. I hope you kick some richie rich butt…..
Black is Back
November 28th, 2009
5:11 pm
Ron #86 is NG and #6 is a sort of hybrid DE, think Demarcus Ware of Dallas, but nowhere near that kind of talent. He is very agressive, but also well coached, so he rarely over shoots the play.
Tru GA Peach from Peach Co
November 28th, 2009
5:13 pm
Way to Go Peach County – Like I told yall last week…… Its “STILL” PEACH season – Gosh I wanted sooo bad to have to play Carver-Columbus but i guess Gainesville will have to do next week – lol – See ya at the Dome !!!
Tru GA Peach from Peach Co
November 28th, 2009
5:17 pm
Way to Go Peach County Trojans!!! Congrats on ya win against St Pius X – Yall are well on ya way to another UNDEFEATED season and yet another AAA State Title for the trophy case. Opps i see Carver-Columbus has been sent home – Guess it will be PC & Gainesville @ the DOME!!!!!!! and remember “ITS STILL PEACH SEASON”
Tru GA Peach from Peach Co
November 28th, 2009
5:19 pm
lol- thought that 1st one didnt post – oops sorry – Happy Thanksgiving yall – Am i the only one still eating leftovers???
Hornets 2009
November 28th, 2009
5:24 pm
The last four left in each class did not get there because they are a bad team. SOme might have had better breaks some have better coaches, some have better players, but it’s suit up 22 and play with all your heart for 48 minutes that gets you there. Looks like some classics this weekend, Offense vs Defense; Defense vs Offence .. but it all comes down to one thing .. How bad do you want it.
Why they play the game … good point you have to prove it on the field each year. Many in the state believe the best overall team in the state is from AAA. But we’ll never know. Good luck to the 16 that remain.
newnan ec fan
November 28th, 2009
5:25 pm
Newnans stadium is fine.Restrooms on both sides food on both sides.It is in the city so parking can be a problem if your late.we have several streets that lead to the stadium.Last night at Grayson only one road out took forever.I dont think we had a problem with the camden game last year.Do you guys travel better than them.
SouthGARules
November 28th, 2009
5:26 pm
inthatrenches: Doubtful for Friday night, but a strong possibility for the finals. As far as my wife, no way in h@$$ would she pull for NSWR. She got her satisfaction during the regular season.
That Guy: If Region 1 was “still in bed with the GHSA”, don’t you think the finals would still be at home sites? The influence of Jim Hughes, Nick Hyder & others for years kept the finals at home stadiums.
SanityRules
November 28th, 2009
5:38 pm
Loud fan, you are correct . We don’t need to brag or boast as Newnan has not won anything yet. We just have an opportunity. Personally I have been on this blog for a couple of years being battered and bruised by our south Ga folks and others who say we are a product of a weak region. I guess a strong team can come out of a weak region. Right?
SanityRules
November 28th, 2009
5:38 pm
Loud fan, you are correct . We don’t need to brag or boast as Newnan has not won anything yet. We just have an opportunity. Personally I have been on this blog for a couple of years being battered and bruised by our south Ga folks and others who say we are a product of a weak region. I guess a strong team can come out of a weak region. Right?
BEAR MEAT..
November 28th, 2009
5:39 pm
GRIFFIN WILL COME IN MASS NUMBERS NEXT FRIDAY…since to me it look sold out at the chee..yesterday and sandy creek down the road GRIFFIN BEARS will turn this game from a road game to a HOME game..o.k BEARS bring that D—FENSE?
SanityRules
November 28th, 2009
5:40 pm
Sorry about the double post.
SanityRules
November 28th, 2009
5:53 pm
TNGADAWG, you don’t to worry about security at Newnan’s Drake stadium. In 30 years of attending games there,never heard one incident. One of the nicest communities you could ever visit. If you get there early you will find plenty of free parking. Late arrivals may have to walk a bit but you will be safe.
Grayson Student
November 28th, 2009
6:06 pm
newnan ec fan, i gave crdit where it was due, not sure why your still calling me out. just shows ignorance
EagleNationRising
November 28th, 2009
6:21 pm
Honestly, CougarDad, I do not want one day of Newnan. I would have preferred a metro Atlanta program. I am very, very happy that everyone from outside of the metro Atlanta area performed so well. It will be interesting to see if the programs remaining receive the attention that programs like North Gwinnett and Lassiter were receiving.
I am a little afraid of Newnan. The Cougars are scary good and we know it at Northside. We learn valuable lessons and the Cougars violated us at the MAC. I hope we can get healthy and make a game of it. It is going to be a tough week.
Go Eagles!
EagleNationRising
November 28th, 2009
6:27 pm
AJC Sports: Sorry for the chaos last night. I went to bed just before 2 and it appears that David Grantham continued his chatter with some other former Northside alum that he knows. When we all get together at the State Championship game at the Georgia Dome, you will all see ENR and you will see David Grantham. I promise you if there is any other Northside alum there, they will tell you all about our athletic exploits.
I say that very confidently. Just wait.
Any person who graduated from Northside in 1993 who is on this blog pretended that he is a top level high school football player is nuts. Some of the aforementioned heros that these guys are naming (i.e. Jeremy Avery) is a very good friend of mine and did not even play college football.
You guys do not travel to McConnell-Talbert and listen to these yahoos screaming at Conrad Nix on every play. It is funny because the truth is out school was just a mediocre program through the 1990s. It really gets under my skin.
My hope is this people on this blog organize a social of some sort. I pray that David Grantham and some of these other Northside posters show up. Then, you will see first hand the look on their faces when I walk into the room. At that point, my Northside credentials will be more than confirmed.
As for the Nix bashers, I am a little lost. We won the game.
btown3000
November 28th, 2009
6:36 pm
FITZGERALD IS ALL TALK AND NO GAME!!! IF YOU FORGOT WESTMINISTER BEAT LOVETT BY A LANDSLIDE AND THEY WOLVES OF BUFORD STOMPED WESTMINISTER DEEP INTO THE DEPTHS OF TOM RIDEN STADIUM! THIS WHOLE BUFORD GANG UP ON A BLOG IS HILARIOUS TO ME. WE ARE GOING TO EMBARRASS THE HURRICANES OF FITZGERALD ON THEIR OWN TURF!!! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN BUFORD WILL DOMINATE THIS COMING FRIDAY!!!!!
VA 7
November 28th, 2009
6:37 pm
I knew once Lassiter played a team with speed that their QB would be neutralized. They play in slow athletic region so he should put up huge numbers. Ogletree is playing at a Marcus Ball level(vs Parkview 2005) that no one will deny him of victory. He literally willed that game for Newnan.
PACKDADDY
November 28th, 2009
6:40 pm
So LHS thinks that lacrosse is king at Lassiter. Lacrosse, while a great outlet for student participation, is but a bug on a windshield as far as high school sports is concerned. I do not, however, blame you for trying to divert attention from the over ranked assessment of the Trojan football program. “Just wait till next year.”, seems like the teams putting away the equipment always say that. HAVE A NICE WEEK WASHING LAUNDRY. HA HA HA
SanityRules
November 28th, 2009
6:46 pm
I kind of enjoyed the NSWR civil war last night. There will be no fighting on the visitor’s side at Drake stadium ,no exceptions to the rule. I and my good friend inthatrenches will be there to referee if you Northside Eagles decide to scrape.
cane fan
November 28th, 2009
7:06 pm
BTOWN3000: BUFORD COACH SAID THAT COOK WAS ONE OF THE FASTEST OFFENSES THAT THEY HAVE SEEN, OUR OFFENSE IS GOING TO OVERWHELM YOU ALL AND OUR “D” IS TO STRONG AND SUPER FAST. BUFORD CUPCAKES WILL CRUMBLE!
David Grantham
November 28th, 2009
7:27 pm
ENR – Sorry, man. I won’t be traveling to Georgia from Houston, Texas, to watch the GHSA staste championship game. It is not a priority in my life.
I will state it again. I probably have cheered for you. I probably will have a great deal of respect for your athletic ability past and present. Until I know who you are, it is difficult to give you any respect based on how you direct comments at people you don’t even know.
I don’t need a social for people to know who I am. It is real easy to type your name and own up to your comments. Please help us all understand you a little more and stop hiding behind a handle.
inthatrenches
November 28th, 2009
7:48 pm
ENR how’s the QB and Shaq I would like you guy’s to be healthy we want your best and I know the team will bring it Hey the David G thing are you guy’s like forthe same team?? Hey I know enough to know your sport is basketball and you are well read enough to know football that you sound like you played…why is it so important for him to know who you are? Hey hope you make it to Drake stadium…Be safe best of Luck on your travel back to the metro
David Grantham
November 28th, 2009
7:51 pm
Re: inthatrenches
Are you asking me why it is important for ENR to know who I am or vice versa?
Callitlikeitis
November 28th, 2009
7:56 pm
I went to see Buford play in a game this year. And the Buford team this year is probably the weakest Buford team that I have seen in 7 years. Fitzgerald will expose them (like Colquitt did Lassiter this week) next week and the rest of Georgia will know what I have known this year. Fitzgerald is on a whole another level and I feel that they will the State Championship. You all will see!!!
By the way Northside WR fans, Newnan has a very small visitor seating section but may they will add temp seats like they did last year.
SanityRules
November 28th, 2009
8:00 pm
David ,this isn’t a social dating blog. Let it go. Read our paper, keep up with NSWR and let the rest of it go.
inthatrenches
November 28th, 2009
8:00 pm
vice versa
inthatrenches
November 28th, 2009
8:00 pm
Sanity we got to talk about players and what is beating in those chests !!! Man I thought we had all the right things going the right direction last year; but this team has taken heart to a new level the coaching unlike the Bass years knows how to adjust….that was a game last night that is what the playoffs are about stepping up each week….
David Grantham
November 28th, 2009
8:04 pm
Re: SanityRules
It is difficult to do when statements you make our misrepresented and your character is slandered.
SanityRules
November 28th, 2009
8:09 pm
I hear you David . Just be a man and let it go .You all have a great team and great tradition. I love playing teams with passionate and knowledgeable fans such as NSWR.