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GHSA BRACKETS: AAAAA | AAAA | AAA | AA | A
Here are the finals games you can find stories and photos from this weekend on ajc.com…
Class AAAAA – Camden Co. vs. Northside-Warner Robins
Class AAAA – Clarke Central vs. Sandy Creek
Class AAA – Gainesville vs. Peach Co.
Class AA – Calhoun vs. Buford
Class A – Savannah Christian vs. Wilcox Co.
GHSA BRACKETS: AAAAA | AAAA | AAA | AA | A
Finals topic: Review the 2009 season — biggest surprises, disappointments, most inspirational stories, who deserved the hype, who didn’t, players we’ll miss most and who’ll rule in 2010.
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Flyer
December 12th, 2009
1:55 pm
Jones and Lanier Middle are Gwinnett County schools and therefore not part of Buford City Schools. Oh, That’s right. I forgot that Buford sees all of the Gwinnett county schools as recruiting ground!!!
btown beatdown
December 12th, 2009
2:02 pm
most kids who live closer to buford than Jones- Mill Creek and Lanier- North Gwinett high schools apply to get in at Buford. people want to be a part of tradition and thats why they come to Buford.
btown beatdown
December 12th, 2009
2:06 pm
but aye say what yall want about Buford and the program we have, 6 state championships this decade……nuff said
GO UG!
December 12th, 2009
2:13 pm
blu eagle, I guess I missed something; Is Conrad Nix leaving NSWR and if so where is he going?
COUGFAN88
December 12th, 2009
2:23 pm
GO UG: Someone mentioned earlier that Conrad Nix was thinking of retiring..I hope not cause that man can coach..As I have seen all year ENR has a passion for his team like no other…and yes if he were to lose today he would be on here to take the heat…that he has been giving out all year…I am just stating that we all should take pride in our teams like ENR does…and the knowlege he has about High School Sports is Impressive..I hear the weather in Georgia is going to be cold today..good thing the games are in the Dome..but I pray for safe travels for all teams and fans heading there..take care and may God Bless you all
Flyer
December 12th, 2009
2:27 pm
Most kids?? Buford is very careful to only allow in the ones that they think can help their athletic teams. If they allow too many in then they would have to move up in class. Now we wouldn’t, now would we.
GO UG!
December 12th, 2009
2:47 pm
COUGFAN88, you mentioned ENR, who is he? Is he a new blogger on here…just kidding! To say that he is passionate about his team would be an understatement.
WHAT HAPPENED to you guys last week? I would never have thought in a million years that Newnan would have given up that many points. My thought is that the week before against Grayson took a lot out of Newnan. Tonight should be a really good game and I can’t wait.
Good luck to all the teams today and tonight. I have really enjoyed being a part of the blog and cannot wait until next year. Happy Holiday Season!
btown beatdown
December 12th, 2009
2:53 pm
Buford interviews all kids and evaluates them. they have one of the top academic programs around. the principal is very tough on academics and strives for excellence in everything. Buford isn’t scared of anyone, so don’t try to hate.
jcwfalcon
December 12th, 2009
3:18 pm
wait, is buford private?
Ace
December 12th, 2009
3:24 pm
The only way to stop Buford and its recruiting is to not play them. Don’t show for the games, forfeit, no gate. If they are stacking teams full of students who don’t live there like they were a private school, let them play with themselves. Nothing wrong with having a good school, but it should be known what they do and decide if you want to play in the same class with someone with advantages. UGA would probably beat Duke in football more often than not but look at the budgets and recruitment power, and yes they are in the same division. Just call for what it is.
ga gtech fan
December 12th, 2009
3:27 pm
I will be highly upset if Georgia misses out on Wilcox Co. QB and their 6′7″ WR.
pity poor monroe area
December 12th, 2009
3:29 pm
Who are the idiots doing the play-by-play call on GPB?? Good grief, I’ve heard more competent calling and color in small-town AM radio. These clowns can’t even get the names of the teams in the Class A right. It’s been “Christian of Savannah”, Savannah’s Christian”, etc. And they just plugged the upcoming AAA game as Gainesville against “Peachtree County”
Can GPB not find broadcasters who at least act like they CARE about the game they’re watching?
What a couple of morons…..
Who know
December 12th, 2009
3:38 pm
Does anyone know the score of the class A championship?
ga gtech fan
December 12th, 2009
3:41 pm
Savannah Christian 21 Wilcox Co. 30 36 secs left in game
http://mediam1.gpb.org/GPB-GPTV-LiveH
GO UG!
December 12th, 2009
3:43 pm
If the Wilcox QB was not on the big time college radar, he is now. That kid is good; of course he has some GREAT receivers.
btown beatdown
December 12th, 2009
3:52 pm
Buford is a city school. and man public schools recruit just like every school.
cane fan
December 12th, 2009
3:55 pm
great game wilcox!!!!
question; why do students have to apply to buford ??? if they live in the community it should be automatic??
cane fan
December 12th, 2009
3:57 pm
the qb for wilcox is awesome!! maybe fitzgerald can get the best players in the area to “APPLY”
cane fan
December 12th, 2009
3:59 pm
I agree the annoncers on pbs are idiots
jcwfalcon
December 12th, 2009
4:01 pm
Last time I checked public schools dont “interview.” I went where the county said I go based on where I live. Am I missing something here?
cane fan
December 12th, 2009
4:01 pm
announcers sorry
JAYBO
December 12th, 2009
4:35 pm
That kid Nick Marshall, QB Wilcox is a beast!!! Reminds me a lot of Charlie Ward who played QB at TCC in late 80’s who went on to star at Florida State. Ga needs to offer this kid!!! Throws a great ball and plays with such poise.
Clinch Panther
December 12th, 2009
4:38 pm
Congrats, Wilcox! Great team, great game, great year! Thanks for bringing the trophy back to South Georgia.
SportsFan31313
December 12th, 2009
4:39 pm
Great Job, and Congratulations.
Buford, Wilcox County, and Sandy Creek.
JAYBO
December 12th, 2009
4:46 pm
Ok ole JayBo is perfect with his picks so far! I had Wilcox, Buford and Sandy Creek winning. I got Peach Co and Camden in the last two games…let’’s see.
Flyer
December 12th, 2009
4:49 pm
In county schools you go to the school that is in your district were you live. Buford operates the same as private schools. It is a city school that allows non residents to go there as long as they pay an equivalent of the city taxes. the amount is 1500-2000. The private schools in gwinnett county charge 12000-18000 a year. So you can see the private schools price tag would make it prohibitive for most to attend.
I also took the time to see if Buford strive for excellance was paying off. 2009 graduates of Buford averaged 1455 on the SAT. Not bad until you compare the surrounding Gwinnett County Schools. Here is a run down of their scores. Collins Hill (1529), Mill Creek (1542) North Gwinnett(1573) Peachtree Ridge (1553) and Dacula (1515). Those are the high schools closest to Buford. Mmmm, Maybe they are not interviewing for academic excellence.
Patriot Fan
December 12th, 2009
4:55 pm
Way to go Wilcox County Patriots!!! That was one heck of a game against Savannah Christian…..You played like the true Champions you are…..Thank you for bringing home the trophy….Wilcox rules!!!
COUGFAN88
December 12th, 2009
5:01 pm
HEY GO UG: I have no answers for you…except you are right the Grayson Game took alot out of us…But Really when you run a three down lineman front on defense against a team that uses their QB the way Northside does you can expect to give up 5-6 yards a play everydown..they just kept running QB to the left …QB to the Right..and then when we had enough of that they ran Shaquille O’Neil up the middle..no adjustments were made..and when you pick up 5-6 yards every play..the clock just keeps ticking and you can’t get your offense in any kind of rhythm..They had a great game plan and never waivered…GO UG..have a great time at the game and enjoy..be safe getting there..and I hope the game is as good as we all expect it to be…Talk to you soon..
cane fan
December 12th, 2009
5:26 pm
peach is playing solid go trojans
Colquitt County Packers Loss
December 12th, 2009
5:41 pm
Bring that title home Northside; Colquitt County Root’s For Yall”
btown beatdown
December 12th, 2009
5:41 pm
buford if you live outside the city limits you pay tuition to attend and have to apply to attend the school. that is for kids who dont live in the city limits of bufords. and cane fan why are you still talking, yall are done so once you win 7 state championships, 6 this decade then you can comment.
benn talie
December 12th, 2009
5:44 pm
Camden County Wildcats are taking the state championship trophy home tonight baby!!!!!!!! Prediction Camden 31 Northside 15.
cane fan
December 12th, 2009
6:01 pm
i wish buford would schedule a northside or a lowndes even a tcc or cairo
montanto
December 12th, 2009
6:01 pm
northside has not given up 35 points in i dont know how many years so get a grip and watch the eagles stop camden in there tracks camdens shutouts this year came against the middle school teams they play in their region not against real varsity teams
btown beatdown
December 12th, 2009
6:05 pm
Why doesnt fitz? buford tries to schedule schools around them and they wont play us
Flyer
December 12th, 2009
6:13 pm
Not true beatdown. Buford was asked to participate in the Progressive Football Challenge to take Central Gwinnetts place and play Byrnes. Central Gwinnett wanted out of their committment. Buford declined and picked up Grovetown ( a brand new team/school). That’s the way to put it on the line!
montanto
December 12th, 2009
6:15 pm
buford is the best 2a school leave it at that come to the mac in warner robins and find out what 5a is all about anyone that compares the two should give up blogging and start doing nails or hair
Athens High School
December 12th, 2009
6:51 pm
Let’s face it. The best high school football is played south of the Gnat Line.
btown beatdown
December 12th, 2009
6:52 pm
haha hope warner robins gets their ass beat and probably will bc of dumbass people like you. and buford tried to schedule schools like peachtree ridge and north gwinnett and wont play them. they already had grovetown set up before the progressive challenge.
pity poor monroe area
December 12th, 2009
6:52 pm
Peach County defense is killing Gainesville….the INT with 2:47 left is probably the knife in the heart of the Pachyderms. Great game to watch!! Both teams brought their “A” games, but looks like Gainesville is going to be the bridesmaid yet again…..
btown beatdown
December 12th, 2009
6:54 pm
you should give up blogging and get a life. idk what youre busy doing, but we are winning state championships so when yall lose dont come complain about the refs on here. aight
ga gtech fan
December 12th, 2009
6:54 pm
You know what, I like Buford’s schedule. This year they played teams that were in higher regions and beat them. In the past though Buford was representing the state well by playing teams from Texas and Ohio and beating those teams badly. So don’t tell Buford to play harder teams or play Lowndes or any other team. Tell those teams to follow what Buford is doing and represent this state correctly.
btown beatdown
December 12th, 2009
6:55 pm
and i said schools around Buford, byrnes is in south carolina. learn to read a map jackass.
ga gtech fan
December 12th, 2009
6:56 pm
Wow!!!!!!!! Great game G’ville!
AA Region 6 Fan
December 12th, 2009
6:57 pm
Unfortunately, the only game I have been able to watch was the Buford-Calhoun game, but I CONGRATULATE all the champions and applaud all the teams which made it to the DOME. Neither the Wolves nor the Jackets seemed to be the same teams we played, but they put on an awesome gridiron battle, and the defenses were most impressive. When a team turns the ball over four times, it is unfortunate for them, but it doesn’t mean they gave the game away. It’s not like they just said “This offensive stuff is way overrated so why don’t we just throw the ball on the ground or throw it to a Buford player, and see if we can hold them again.” Buford took the ball away. And the undersized Calhoun defense played their hearts out and did what no other team has done all year in limiting Buford to 13 points, even with the Wolves’ coach pulling several surprises on offense. They were the two best that AA had to offer, and even though it was not as exciting as most, including myself, expected, it was a true epic battle between two passionate teams. And I’m sure it was plenty exciting enough for the players and coaches. This Lovett fan is proud that Buford once again represented Region 6 in an admirable and winning way. And I’m proud that we brought out the best in Calhoun in that game. Playing the best makes a team better and Lovett appreciates the opportunity to have played both of these teams this year. It’s hard to believe that Buford will probably be even better the next two years. When will it ever stop! lol Go Wolves, Go Jackets, and most of all
pity poor monroe area
December 12th, 2009
6:57 pm
DAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! Sims TD pass at the buzzer!!!! PAT will make the difference….BIG BRASS ONES for Gainesville going for 2 after the clock was at 0;00….peach bats it down…By far the best game of the weekend!!! Congrats to Peach County, AAA state champions!! Damn, I need a drink…
AA Region 6 Fan
December 12th, 2009
6:58 pm
GO LIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
COUGFAN88
December 12th, 2009
6:59 pm
What an ending to the Gainesville and Peach County game..Gainesville scored a touchdown on last play of the game and then went for 2 to win it and Peach County knocked the ball down to win13-12…unbelievable game ending…
COUGFAN88
December 12th, 2009
7:01 pm
Now to end the football season bring on the Big Boys…Norhtside and Camden County…can’t wait..
GO UG!
December 12th, 2009
7:01 pm
OMG! what a stupid call by the red elephants coach. He will have to live with that decision the rest of his life….wow!!!