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It’s the quarterfinals of HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS. This week, AJC high schools beat writer Michael Carvell is out while recovering from surgery but welcomes discussion about the playoff quarterfinals of high school football.
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Here are the quarterfinals playoff games you can find stories and photos from this weekend on ajc.com…
Hillgrove vs. Brookwood
Peach Co. vs. Grady
Wilcox Co. vs. Wesleyan
Cook vs. Buford
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Statesboro vs. Kell
Dutchtown vs. Chattahoochee
East Paulding vs. Starr’s Mill
In the metro Atlanta roundup, get the scoop on these games…
Monroe Area vs. Sandy Creek
Mill Creek vs. Colquitt County
Grayson vs. Valdosta
Collins Hill vs. Lowndes
Ware County vs. Tucker
Cedar Grove vs. Burke County
Lovett vs. Brooks County
Eagle’s Landing Christian vs. Clinch County
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wildcat12
November 26th, 2010
11:58 pm
badboy1 im still on here and i wont go away and for the record im a camden fan, im joined this blog to talk football but i found myself defending myself from attacks. i will still be on here because i love football. thats why all of us are on here right? we love our team and the game, it really doesnt matter about which county is better, or north vs south. congrats to everyone tonight, safe travels for everyone
Kip
November 26th, 2010
11:58 pm
Lawrenceville – 2
Valdosta – 0
Jim
November 26th, 2010
11:59 pm
well said wildcat12. As I said before, Camden is straight class and I am 100% Gwinnett. Congrats on a good year.
Jim
November 26th, 2010
11:59 pm
I love it Kip! I am from Lawrenceville!
GoGwinnett
November 27th, 2010
12:02 am
@Kip Just for the record, Collins Hill is in Suwanee and Grayson is in…Grayson.
Panther Pride
November 27th, 2010
12:03 am
Hey Cannon….didn’t see much difference between EP and McIntosh! Welcome to a good ole fashion Region 3 beat down.
1993Trojan
November 27th, 2010
12:04 am
Grady Knights…I tip my hat to you! You guys are very talented and I know we have one of the best running backs in the state…but Marcus Caffey is a REALLY good one as well. Your defense was on of the fastest and biggest we have played all year.
And now for my Trojans…we NEEDED a game like this to see how we would respond…we dug deep and found a way to win and it was not a pretty win but it was effective enough to move ahead. The game against Sandy Creek should be EPIC!!!
Gwinnett Fan
November 27th, 2010
12:04 am
I said it last week after Grayson beat North. Grayson will win the AAAAA championship. Their defense is impressive and their offense is now much improved.
South GA should appreciate their style of play. Physical defense and Wing T offense. (Sounds like Lowndes and Camden). No wonder they beat North Gwinnett.
carl
November 27th, 2010
12:04 am
tj want toplay again
Trojan94
November 27th, 2010
12:05 am
HEY AJC SPORTS WRITERS! WHAT ABOUT YOUR AAA FINAL FOUR PERDICTION NOW.
Kip
November 27th, 2010
12:05 am
How in the world did Gwinnet get so strong in football? Shoot Region 8 is five times stronger than Region 1. I know Valdosta won some mythical national titles back in the 60s but what about today?
wildcat12
November 27th, 2010
12:06 am
thank you JIM. it is nice to see at least one blogger from gwinnett that has class, i wish people on these blogs would stop bashing each other, im 17 and i played for camden and to get on here and read what they say, it hurts. grown men fussing like children, especially gwinnettdad who attacked me and said my opinion was stupid and told me to shut up and leave because he dindt like my opinion. its a shame really.
HS football fan
November 27th, 2010
12:07 am
Starrs Mill, congratulations as you out coached us and out played us hands down tonight!!!! Your offense is strong and the defense even stronger. We were out of it after the “muffed” punt and you took advantage of that as a great team should. Tonight was why I personally thought that East would not do as well as they did as this is the team that I saw at Chapel Hill in the jamboree. They proved me wrong and played well all year long and have no reason to hang their heads low even with a shutout. The were beaten by probably the best 4A team in GA and I am sure they will prove that in two weeks. So East, you did well and all of Paulding County are proud of you and your efforts! I agree with an earlier post…this is a young team and will be back next year! I am very disappointed at the majority of our fans leaving early and showing the boys that you were dissatisfied with their performance.
TJ
November 27th, 2010
12:07 am
No way I am trying to pick who wins here on out….it is all up for grabs this year.
Kip
November 27th, 2010
12:08 am
Suwanee-Grayson Highway – 2
Valdosta – 0
goldenglove002
November 27th, 2010
12:11 am
Well, Kell lost.
I can complain about the weather playing a factor.
I can complain about the coaching and decision making
I can complain about the refs missing penalties and making bad spots.
But none of it matters, because Statesboro just plain outplayed ‘em. Gotta watch out for them the rest of the way. Their defense was awesome, and the offense is well rounded. Shocked me, but I was shocked when they beat Griffin also. Great job Kell, definitely a memorable season.
Kip
November 27th, 2010
12:11 am
I just hope I can listen to the same announcers next week that did the Colquitt County-Mill Creek game tonight
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/cruisin94-home-of-the-packers
Vintage “south Georgia”
Gwinnett Fan
November 27th, 2010
12:13 am
Grayson is home against Colquitt (won coin toss)
Brookwood home against Collins Hill
both games 10 minutes apart
GwinnettDad
November 27th, 2010
12:13 am
@golden, Kell may have the satisfaction of having defeated the AAAAA 2010 State Champion Grayson in the Korky Kell (first game of the season), if Grayson wins the next two games. A consolation prize, of sorts.
Berkmar
November 27th, 2010
12:13 am
Thanks for putting Valdosta and Lowndes in their rightful places tonight guys. Behind Gwinnett!
Jammer
November 27th, 2010
12:14 am
Kip, the packer announcers are one of a kind, and they will be calling the Packer- Grayson game next week
Georgia High School Association
November 27th, 2010
12:15 am
Let’s see:
Brookwood (3433 students) v. Hillgrove (1933)
Grayson (2571) v. Valdosta (1858)
Collins Hill (3335) v. Lowndes (2809)
Colquitt Co. (2288) v. Mill Creek (3361)
Note to self: Maybe these classifications don’t make sense……maybe we should fix or add a classification. Wait…..CC overcame a 1000 student difference. Nope, everything is fine with it.
GwinnettDad
November 27th, 2010
12:18 am
I must congratulate both Grayson and Collins Hill for making the drive up I-75 after the game tonight about four times shorter than it might have been otherwise.
down south fan
November 27th, 2010
12:19 am
cograts to all the teams tonite and good luck the restof the way because next week someone else will be sad,im ok go vikes and cats , see you guys next year and bksmith14 its ok buddy we lost
Brandon
November 27th, 2010
12:19 am
I look forward to watching an all Gwinnett final in the Georgia Dome. Especially after all the tacky Valdostians were complaining about having to drive all the way up here to crown a state champion. Of all people you farmers should know not to count your chickens before they are hatched.
Jammer
November 27th, 2010
12:20 am
Georgia High School Association
The population of the school is not what matters, each team is only allowed 11 on the field at any time.” Its not the size of the dog in the fight, but the fight inside the dog”
Georgia High School Association
November 27th, 2010
12:21 am
Right…..there’s just 1,000 more students to pull those 11 from……..
Brandon
November 27th, 2010
12:22 am
Georgia High School Association
November 27th, 2010
12:15 am
Let’s see:
Brookwood (3433 students) v. Hillgrove (1933)
Grayson (2571) v. Valdosta (1858)
Collins Hill (3335) v. Lowndes (2809)
Colquitt Co. (2288) v. Mill Creek (3361)
Note to self: Maybe these classifications don’t make sense……maybe we should fix or add a classification. Wait…..CC overcame a 1000 student difference. Nope, everything is fine with it.
I have a better idea. Why don’t you just dominate south Georgia and claim another “national championship”. Hahahahahaha
VikingDad
November 27th, 2010
12:22 am
Heck of a game at Lowndes tonite. The Vikings missed their opportunities to win it and Collins Hill took advantage of it. A couple of lucky breaks for Collins Hill, especially the missed snap that was picked up and thrown for a TD. And the missed field goal in OT that Lowndes missed. But give credit where it is due. Heinicke and the Collins Hill offense were hot with the passing game and a thrill to watch. Congratulations Collins Hill.
Gwinnett football
November 27th, 2010
12:23 am
LOL@GHSA… CC beat the 5th best team in Gwinnett County… Congrats!
Patriot Power
November 27th, 2010
12:23 am
Gwinnett teams seem to judge how successful their seasons are by whether or not they beat Lowndes, Valdosta, or Camden. That just shows how good those three teams are, otherwise, they would not get so excited over the victory. Teams you love to hate are usually hated because they are so good. One day people may judge how well their football team does by whether or not they beat a Gwinnett team, but they are not at that level yet. BTW, I am a fan of none of these teams.
bigbee
November 27th, 2010
12:23 am
PEACH COUNTY IS THE BEST TEAM IN THE STATE OF GA. BY FAR. FOR ALL YOU PEACH COUNTY HATERS I TOLD YOU WE WERE GOING TO MAKE A STATEMENT FOR THE REST OF AAA TEAMS. I SEE KNOW ONE HAVE MUCH TO SAY ABOUT THEM AND THE GAME THEY PLAYED TONITE AND THAT’S FINE JUST RESPECT THEM!!!!!! I THINK THAT THIS COIN FLIPPING BUSINESS IS A BUNCH OF STUFF THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY GA HIGH SCHOOL ASS. I. IF YOU ARE #1 AND NO LOSSES THERE SHOULDN’T BE NO COIN FLIPPING, I OUT RANK YOU AND THAT’S END OF DISCUSSION. BUT ANYWAY GO TROJANS AND BRING ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP HOME FOR THE VALLEY. REMEMBER HATERS WE ARE YOUNG AND WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR PLEASE BELIEVE IT!!!!!!
Georgia High School Association
November 27th, 2010
12:23 am
Note to self: Not just a AAAAA problem. Look at other 4 classifications as well. Research other area states and determine how many classifications they have as well.
Jammer
November 27th, 2010
12:24 am
thats just an excuse, I played in the 80’s for a little AA school that played up AAA, and AAAA schools for our non region scedule. We won some and lost others to a A Palmetto team
Suwanee 0wnz
November 27th, 2010
12:25 am
WildCat12. Of course you are welcome. I think posters have repeatedly stated tonight, in the past, and over the years, that Camden is a class program. The team, coaches and fans are football enthusiasts first. That is truly appreciated.
It is a bit hard to contain the exuberance over the performance by Gwinnett teams especially after all the trash talk by posters from Lowndes County and NSWR.
It would be really nice if in the future we can talk about football, without all of the other nonsense. But I think there was a little “pay back” long overdue to the folks from Lowndes County.
Please do not let the irrational exuberance deter you from expressing your opinion on the board in the future. Everyone is welcome here, and it would be very nice if we can have spirited but enjoyable conversations about football in the future.
Personally, I watched the Thrashers trounce the Canadians this evening. I expected Gwinnett to do well, winning at least 2 of the games, with a good chance at 4. But I was still excited to read the scores in the games from all 6 Gwinnett teams, especially after the nonsense from 1AAAAA this season. It is now obvious that their main claim to fame, was that they did not have to face any Gwinnett teams until this round. It would also be nice in the future, if GHSA did not schedule the playoffs so that Gwinnett teams HAVE to knock each other off in the 2nd round.
Someone commented on the Grayson Wing-T. I would have to say that it is a bit of a hybrid. North did not have much trouble with their running game, and Grayson’s big plays came from the passing attack. Grayson seems to use the running game to control the clock. The big strikes did not come because the run sucked in the defense, but rather because Schuessler is has a good arm and a couple of excellent receivers. Maybe, the running attack works differently against other defenses; but against North, it was the passing attack that either put points on the board or setup the field position to put points on the board with a run or kick. Grayson is just that good.
Congratulations to all teams that made the playoffs, and especially to the teams that have performed so well. Once again Georgia football lives up to expectations with some very exciting football by outstanding kids and their coaches. With only 1 winner per division, there are an awful lot of superior teams, players and coaches who have had highly successful seasons even if though most of them will not get championship rings.
Brandon
November 27th, 2010
12:27 am
Gwinnett County 2
Lowndes County 0
Trojan94
November 27th, 2010
12:27 am
Cairo has a super fast defense but i was a little disappointed in their offense. The QB was average at best. Had the qb play been better cairo would have been playing for state, #9 wr is a burner! dose anybody know what grade he’s in………bottom line carrollton wanted it more than cairo tonight. the two second half turnover killed the syrupmakers. Carrollton’s defense is one of the best in the state and cairo seen that tonight. 17-0 carrollton. GO TROJANS!!!!!
Georgia High School Association
November 27th, 2010
12:31 am
Note for weekend research: 5 of top 14 population schools were in quarterfinals. #1, #3 and #14 largest schools are in semifinals……interesting to follow up on.
By the way, not a South GA fan. Live in Florida where there are more classifications.
Bad Boy 1
November 27th, 2010
12:32 am
Wildcat12: I hear you!——BUT——-during the day when you are in school, their were one or two bad characters from your area putting down players from other teams——–go back and read comments from BKSMITH14 for one—then address him. Gwinnett Dad like others saw him in the character of ENR.
Good luck with your homework.
Is Stan Rome playing basketball tomorrow in Valdosta’s game with Thomas Cty Central? Lowndes plays them Tuesday.
GwinnettDad
November 27th, 2010
12:33 am
@Wildcat12 – I said what I said to you for this reason: I asked you to name the people that were supposedly trashing your team. YOU NEVER DID! You lied. I said, name the people, or shut up! You were bragging, and bashing, and being very unpolite. Now, still name the people that were so unkind to you. Now that the games are over, there are some recent Gwinnett cheap shot bloggers, yes. But there weren’t days ago. So, be a man, and either come through, or stop whining.
yooo
November 27th, 2010
12:35 am
who is home for the starrs mill tucker game next friday who won the coin toss?
North GA Viking
November 27th, 2010
12:38 am
I hear you Bad Boy 1. Unfortunately, we have some that tend to talk big on boards that we have to overcome sometimes. I would say that the same is true of many schools on this board though. Again, congrats to CH. They played a heck of a game tonight. That’s a long drive from Valdosta to Gwinnett County. I’m sure it is a lot easier after a big win. Grayson and CH should join up somewhere and make it a huge caravan headed back.
Safe travels and good luck to you next week.
And I believe you mean Jay Rome. Stan is the dad I believe and I hear he was incredible in high school.
LML
November 27th, 2010
12:39 am
Glad that the PC Trojans defeated Grady…BUT PLEASE Pray for the families and the people that were hit by a car leaving this game tonight!! It’s a horrible tragedy…
PackerDad
November 27th, 2010
12:40 am
Don’t count the Packers out yet. Our motto this year is to “Finish”. Looking forward to a good game next week.
Jammer
November 27th, 2010
12:42 am
PackerDad
Those Hawgs are not being considered as Grayson and Brookwood are already planning thier rematch in the Dome
1993Trojan
November 27th, 2010
12:44 am
LML…I hear that Mrs. Young was killed leaving the game and her husband is in serious condition. This puts football and life in perspective…these were some of the kindest people I ever met.
Kingsbay 1
November 27th, 2010
12:45 am
Suwanee Ownz: I have noticed in you comments you bring up NSWR a lot– but as a AAAA team I don’t see the connection with Gwinett County. Your teams are practically all AAAAA. I could care less what bloggers in AAAA and below say. Hell, my team is AAAAA. I am going to research this —something else makes you angry and it is not my enemy ENR.
Patriot Dad
November 27th, 2010
12:45 am
BigBee, you have to remember, this is Ga. high school football not BCS college football. The polls mean nothing here as it should be. If you remember, earlier in the season Sandy Creek was ranked #1 but dropped without ever losing. Bottom line is, wheather it is played at Sandy Creek or at Peach County, the winner will have to be at the top of their game and it will be a great battle.
PackerDad
November 27th, 2010
12:46 am
We shall see..
Blake
November 27th, 2010
12:48 am
I told everyone not to underestimate Brookwood…bye bye region 1! Hello Gwinnett County…