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VIDEO: CLICK HERE to watch Week 5 football highlights.
WEEK 5 SCOREBOARD: CLICK HERE to see the Week 5 results.
Here are the Week Five games you can find stories and photos from this weekend on ajc.com…
Carver (Atl.) vs. Marist | Photos
Kell vs. Hiram | Photos
King’s Ridge vs. Pace Academy | Photos
South Gwinnett vs. Parkview | Photos
UPDATE: Douglass-Tucker game rescheduled for Saturday. All tickets will be free. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
Don’t forget to check out these high school football gamers…
Starr’s Mill vs. Whitewater
Buford vs. Lovett (WSB-TV’s high school game of the week)
In the metro Atlanta roundup, get the scoop on these games…
Washington (Atl.) – Riverwood
Jonesboro – Creekside
Tri-Cities – Mundy’s Mill
Banneker – Lovejoy
Westlake – Stephenson
Etowah – Walton
Marietta – Wheeler
Northview – Alpharetta
West Forsyth – Centennial
GAC – Blessed Trinity
Southwest DeKalb – Chamblee
St. Pius – North Atlanta
Duluth – Collins Hill
Central Gwinnett – Brookwood
North Gwinnett – Meadowcreek
Peachtree Ridge – Mountain View
WEEK 5 SCOREBOARD: CLICK HERE to see the Week 5 results.
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Watch HSFB on WSB-TV: Friday’s game features Buford at Lovett and will be shown live on TV, with Zach Klein of Channel 2 WSB-TV providing play-by-play and Chip Towers of the AJC offering analysis. The game will air at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 2’s second digital channel, RTV, and replay at 1 a.m. on Channel 2. RTV can be found on Comcast Cable channel 248 and Charter channel 126. Outside of metro Atlanta, RTV can be found on Windstream channel 871; on ETC channel 190 and on Knology channel 168.
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EagleNationRising
September 24th, 2010
12:27 pm
Speaking of imaginary “IT” factors, Camden County had the “IT” factor. That is they hit people in the mouth and executed at a high level. If Lowndes loses to a AAAA school, it will signal a season of multiple loses by Region 1-AAAAA programs to smaller schools across the state. When you look at it, this is a “must-win” for Lowndes County and the region the was once the nation’s best (when Northside-Warner Robins was in it…wink! wink!).
CamdenCo76
September 24th, 2010
12:45 pm
First, there is no team that can’t be beat. The “IT factor” doesn’t exist. Its all about execution and maybe a little luck. Lowndes, like many other teams, know the consequences of losing. Getting to the playoff should not be anyone goal…winning it all should be.
CamdenCo76
September 24th, 2010
12:53 pm
Enter your comments here
Jeremy
September 24th, 2010
12:57 pm
not sure how, but the AJC has made your HS football site worse this year. Can’t even tell whether it’s impossible to navigate, or if you just don’t even have scores and standings this year.
AAAAA TRAVELER
September 24th, 2010
12:58 pm
Good afternoon all,
Let’s all take a deep breathe. I have seen NG, Norcross, Mac, Camden, Newnan, Colquitt, Ridge, Brookwood, Collins Hill and Lowndes and will travel to see them in Waycross tonight. The most complete team so far is Camden,they have ST Thomas of Fort Lauderdale next friday. Granted they have only played Miami Central. But, it says a lot about your program when you are heads and shoulders above the region that you are in and you can go out of region and run the table on the teams who “compete hard week in and week out.” Seems to me that this shoud make you stronger due to the level of competition. Somehow that coach at Camden has instilled in them to operate at such a high level that they do not play down to the level of competition, but force them to play at their level. I watched the Camden-Central game and watched their coach, shuffle players in from the first whistle to the last whistle. Field position was not an issue, some coaches would stick with their starters at critical junctions, but I watched with my own eyes as 3-4 players were shuffling in and out on offense and defense. Based on the fact that most did not have their names on their jersey’s these had to be 9th or 10th graders, I may be wrong, maybe they could not afford the name tape. As I traveled around to watch other teams they seemed to be stuck with the 11 starters and 1 or 2 reserves, but most of the players never saw the field. I think that big games is where you need to get your reserves in, especially early big games. So that when the time come for them to get on the big stage, they have that experience. Letting them play when the score is 50-0, or 60-0 does not require them to operate with a sense of urgency. Those games become scrimmages. When you can shuffle 3-4 players in and out and don’t lose anything, then you have something special. North Gwinnett had a good game with Crenshaw, run defense is suspect as is Camden’s pass defense. That 1 back Crenshaw had, had over 150 yards rushing in the first half. But NG defense shut down everything else. NG was way to deep to have let that game get that close. A lot of players saw action in that shootout that Valdosta had with Brunswick. Valdosta has pass defense and rush defense issues. Colquitt has offensive issues, I think a lot of that is in their heads though. They are a very talented team, but talent alone can’t win you games. Newnan, I am lost for words. They have the size and talent, but can’t put the two together. Ridge is going to give teams troubles, they adjust quick, don’t take them long to figure out what you are doing and they will quickly take it away. I will give Newnan the injury to their RB, but they took away the pass and shut down any other attempt for you guy’s to run. Collins Hill has a great passing game, but no running game to go with it. Brookwood, just wears you down. Norcross csn make some noise, if they figure out what it is they want to do. Don’t get me wrong on this, I am not slighting on team another, still early.
DSGB
September 24th, 2010
1:56 pm
Cairo is playing Albany Monroe…which scares me after playing TCCHS in a very hard fought game. If we win this game and go into open date the next week to rest and heal up. Should go 10-0 for the regular season…Any doubters????
kell fan
September 24th, 2010
2:00 pm
north paulding better be ready EP is the best team kell has played this year and thats saying alot. I hate to miss that game but we have our hands full with hiram tonight! after tonight we will know alot about our region!
Georgiabase
September 24th, 2010
2:03 pm
Hiram Wins – Kell got beat in every category last week. I applaud them for somehow winning the game but if you watched it they got beat up and down the field – I realize winning and scoring more points is the bottom line – this will catch up to them.
Cedar Grove Football
September 24th, 2010
2:31 pm
I know we have had a rough Start…. But how come Nobody gives our QB the respect he deserves…. & The proper spelling of his name is **Johnathon McCrary** SOPHMORE 99ATT – 62CP 62.6pct. ***1151yds.*** 10 Tds. 4 Rushing TDs (IN ONLY 4 GAMES!!!!!). He is 2nd in the State of GA in Total Passing yards…. And He is FAR more Mobile than all The QB’s in his Class…. Ask LaGrange, Stephenson, & all who have played him!!! I’m taking a Slight hint that AJC may have something against how good the kid is. Bottom Line lets show some class & Give Credit when credit is due.
THE CANNON RULES!!!!
September 24th, 2010
2:39 pm
WOLFPACK PRIDE…
You only need look at last weeks KELL game and KELL with their high powered offense could only score 20 against the EAST “D”…The EAST “D” even with last week’s loss to KELL is only allowing an avg. of just over 10 points per game!!!
NO WAY North Paulding puts 42 on the board tonight…Yes the Wolfpack has been lighting up the scoreboard but so far it’s been against weak teams all with losing records…tonight is North Paulding’s REALITY check!!! Tonight they play a PLAYOFF claiber team!!!
WELCOME TO “THE BONEYARD”!!!!!
TICK…TICK…TICK…BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!!
Trojan94
September 24th, 2010
2:54 pm
DSGB That win last week was huge for those kids. To go into a hostile place like TCC and winnning. Blowing teams out can never really tell you how good a team really is. But beating a team in a higher classification that is a powerhouse in overtime with a young team, now thats a statement.
bleedred
September 24th, 2010
3:24 pm
ep 17 -np 21 i seen both play it will be close ether way
The Doc
September 24th, 2010
3:47 pm
@ Forreal. Thanks, bro. We will see who is what when the playoffs come.
HeadEast
September 24th, 2010
3:48 pm
The only challenge in the Boneyard tonight will be re-loading the cannon quickly enough! Here comes the BOOM!!! Raiders 52 – Wolfpups 6. Thanks for coming and don’t forget to bring your band.
yo
September 24th, 2010
4:10 pm
The “It” factor is for real. The “It” factor pulls it all together when the going gets rough. Another word might be “fire in the belly”.
If you don’t have it then obviouly you don’t know what is being referred to. And the fact is, if you don’t have it now you probably never will.
Outsider…..first you ask what is the “It” factor and pretend there isn’t any thing like that and then you proceed to define what it really is. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
yo
September 24th, 2010
4:13 pm
The “It” factor could also be a result of leadership within the ranks.
TD
September 24th, 2010
4:15 pm
Fan of fair play….1st of all TD is capitilized… Give me the respect I deserve. 2nd I speak in person to people everyday. I just don’t usually spend much time with whiners and complainers. I really don’t think it is FAIR for you tp refer to me as” your type” How do you know what type I am. I just get sick of hearing adults cry like little babies when they get their butts kicked on friday night AND on TV for all to see. You make yourself look like a clown. Trust me… I love to speak face to face to YOUR TYPE on a daily bases.
Quinn of the Ridge
September 24th, 2010
4:23 pm
SouthGARules- I agree with what you said, the only reason I am predicting 51-0 is because Coach Ballard is very quick to put the backups in, which in my opinion, is the right thing to do. Last week, we were up 50-0 on Meadowcreek at halftime, we only scored 7 points in the second half due to a running clock, the JV offense was playing, and even at that, we were restricting the play calling to little other than up the middle runs. Had we wanted to, we probably could’ve scored 2-3 touchdowns if we let the JV offense go wide open. Not to mention that we took out the starting QB after 3 drives, and took out the rest of the starting offense before the end of the first half.
WILDCAT FAN
September 24th, 2010
4:56 pm
On my way to Hinesville, Go Cats
AJC Sports
September 24th, 2010
5:26 pm
TD and FAIR PLAY — Both of you are starting to come a little too close to getting a week off from this board because you’re making the conversation personal. Keep it to football and cut out the personal jabs and insults now. If we have to cite you again, you’ll get a one week’s suspension from the board. Logical, high-spirited debate is one thing. But you’re pushing it.
Everyone, remember to keep the chatter on the board centered around football. Personal threats, insults, etc., will NOT be tolerated. We’ve already banned about three people so far this season. Please don’t join that infamous list.
EAST MOM
September 24th, 2010
5:46 pm
GGGGOOOOOOO Raiders!!!! I have been keeping up with this team since my kids were still in elementary!! Now they are all at EAST! That is one tough team. Kell is also a tough team. I know a couple boys playing for North Paulding (friends of my boys) and I wish both teams luck and this will be a really good game! Still hoping for East to take the win.
To the other people making jabs at eachother, stop they are just kids playing the best they can be cool!
TD
September 24th, 2010
5:54 pm
Understood! Hope everyone has a fun friday night of high school football.
LydiasDad
September 24th, 2010
5:58 pm
I wish Duluth would be good at football again. School’s too full of illegals now.
Hit A Single
September 24th, 2010
6:04 pm
I wonder if Clinch Co. gets up 49 to 0 tonight will they fake a field goal and throw a TD pass like last week. What a classless act! Coach, your day will come. I bet you stuck your chest out and strutted about such a great decision you made. You are a loser!
Fish
September 24th, 2010
6:11 pm
Hey Carvell, did you hear last week that First Presbyterian forfieted their game due to use of an ineligible player?
cane fan
September 24th, 2010
6:14 pm
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE TEAMS TONIGHT…..AND BE SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MIKEMIKE
September 24th, 2010
6:29 pm
GO CAIRO!!!
Coffee Co.
September 24th, 2010
6:31 pm
The AJC picked Coffee over Wayne tonight. Coffee has lost 9 of last 11 games. Only way Coffee wins is if player do it on their on. The Coach is a joke and the fans and players all know it.
West Lake student
September 24th, 2010
6:43 pm
WestLakebaby…U are not one of us. Your IQ must be 30.
guwinster
September 24th, 2010
7:24 pm
Wow, I guess this thing doesn’t have a word limit.
AJC Sports
September 24th, 2010
7:31 pm
Wave and say bye-bye to another troll, gang. Back to football chat. Keep it clean, respectful and on-topic, please. Not much to ask from you, we think. Much obliged to all who are doing just that.
TD and FAIR PLAY – You have not been banned like a certain someone who just wasted our space on here. Keep things from being personal and please continue talking football. Thanks.
White Trash
September 24th, 2010
7:35 pm
Camden 7 – Bradwell 0, Opening kickoff return 96 yards.
blu eagle
September 24th, 2010
7:50 pm
Hey folks keep those scores coming, Thank You!
White Trash
September 24th, 2010
7:51 pm
Camden 10 – Bradwell 0, 42 yard field goal.
White Trash
September 24th, 2010
7:54 pm
Camden is trying out new formations, WOW… Getting ready for next week ESPN primetime.
Hamby Nepotism
September 24th, 2010
8:02 pm
I understand for good sources that Jess Simpson, Dexter Wood and the Buford principal have their jobs on the line if they lose to Lovett. After all, Buford strives for Triple-A excellence (yeah, right!!!! Like they have great academics!). Maybe, they would be excellent of they employed good people instead of family members!
raider11soccer
September 24th, 2010
8:03 pm
East Paulding 14 North Paulding 3 Go Raiders!!!!!!!!!!!!
raider11soccer
September 24th, 2010
8:03 pm
Just kidding it is now 21-3 East Paulding over North Paulding!
White Trash
September 24th, 2010
8:03 pm
Camden 17 – Bradwell 0. 1st Qtr
valdosta fan
September 24th, 2010
8:08 pm
you can see the valdosta game at http://www.ihigh.com/valdosta/broadcast_129873.html?silverlight=1
Maker1977
September 24th, 2010
8:09 pm
Cairo 21 Monroe 0 2nd Quarter.
DSGB
September 24th, 2010
8:12 pm
Cairo ready to pitch a shut-out and get ready for this State Title run!!!!
White Trash
September 24th, 2010
8:13 pm
Camden 24 – Bradwell 0
Maker1977
September 24th, 2010
8:14 pm
Bainbridge 7 Northside 0
Maker1977
September 24th, 2010
8:15 pm
Cairo 28 Monroe 0 2nd Quarter.
valdosta fan
September 24th, 2010
8:16 pm
valdosta 3 robert e lee 0
raider11soccer
September 24th, 2010
8:18 pm
East Paulding 27 North Paulding 3 2nd quarter
Maker1977
September 24th, 2010
8:19 pm
Bainbridge 7 Northside 7
Maker1977
September 24th, 2010
8:23 pm
Cairo 35 Monroe 0 2nd Quarter.
John In Jacksonville
September 24th, 2010
8:24 pm
Lowndes TD with 11 seconds left in the half against Waycross called back because of a hold. Going into halftime 0-0.