YOU make the call — Predict the biggest upset in football’s state semifinals
Make your prediction and post it: What will be the biggest upset in high school football’s state semifinals? And why do you say so?
As you know, this year’s state playoffs have been nothing short of remarkable, with traditional powerhouses such as North Gwinnett, Camden County, Lowndes, Northside-Warner Robins, Wilcox County being eliminated in the earlier rounds.
What will be this weekend’s biggest upset? You know at least one will happen, maybe more. Will Sandy Creek be able to hold off Peach County? Do you think Collins Hill has a chance of upsetting Brookwood? Will playing on the road hurt Carver-Columbus? Will Grayson dispose South Georgia’s last hope (Colquitt County) in the Georgia’s largest classification?
Class AAAAA
Colquitt County (8-5) at Grayson (10-3)
Collins Hill (10-3) at Brookwood (12-1)
Class AAAA
Chattahoochee (13-0) at Statesboro (11-2)
Starr’s Mill (13-0) at Tucker (13-0), Hallford Stadium
Class AAA
Peach County (13-0) at Sandy Creek (13-0)
Burke County (11-2) at Carrollton (13-0))
Class AA
Carver, Columbus (13-0) at Calhoun (13-0)
Lovett (10-3) at Buford (12-1)
Class A
Clinch County (13-0) at Wilkinson County (11-2)
Savannah Christian (12-1) at Wesleyan (12-1)
Pick your No. 1 upset prediction and post it below. Note: The AJC’s Michael Carvell is out while recovering from surgery, but you can follow the AJC’s coverage of the high school playoffs by clicking here …. and here.
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185 comments Add your comment
Scott
November 30th, 2010
10:24 am
In a Class A epic upset scenario, I’ll go with #4 seed Savannah Christian taking down Wesleyan Friday night and then following that up with a Dome victory over Clinch County for the champsionship .
Brian F.
November 30th, 2010
10:41 am
GO CHATTAHOOCHEE !! TAKE US TO THE DOME !! Even though it was rigged for the game to be played in Statesboro, Chattahoochee continues to Roll. Cougars 34-17
Jenn
November 30th, 2010
10:51 am
Brookwood vs. Grayson in the Dome with the Broncos winning.
I didn’t see the game but I heard Collins Hill got lucky against Lowndes.
As for Colquitt…an 8-5 team has no business in the playoffs they only got in because of a weak region. Much better teams with better records did not get in. Not fair IMO
RAP
November 30th, 2010
11:26 am
Disgusted with Buford:
Your team got beat. They played a good game but they got beat. There was no cheating or calls by officials that cost Cook the game. We had plenty of questionable calls. The good teams over come them. Every team thinks the calls favored the other team.
Also Buford does not recruit. Do you have to live in Buford to attend? No. Can you pay to attend? Yes. Is it afforable for everyone? Yes. All tuition students pay the same amount as well. I have two kids that attend Buford schools and are not high school age. And like most of the tuition students we moved them there for the education. We like the fact that my kids can go to a school where there are 700 students vs 3,500 students which is what would happen if we stayed at our home school. If I could not pay I would sell my home and move the 5 miles to Buford. My kids (3rd & 5th) already play sports for Buford. Most of our High Schoolers have been playing together since that age as well. They understand from an early age what the expectations are.
But I guess if you cannot beat them then just complain and accuse someone of cheating. Maybe next year. But then again I have seen our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders as well as freshman teams and I like the pipeline.
WarEagle
November 30th, 2010
11:44 am
@Brian F. — How was the coin toss rigged to set the game in Statesboro? Show some class.
Jefferson
November 30th, 2010
11:51 am
RAP — Does the athletic department at Buford provide any tuition assistance or pay for some students to attend? I’m guessing if so it is allowed by the rules, so I’m not accusing anyone of cheating. I just wonder how that part works.
Elle
November 30th, 2010
11:51 am
Jenn….if you check your facts you will see that Grayson also finished 3rd in their region. Guess they don’t belong in the playoffs either. Should be a good game with Colquitt County.
SportsFan31313
November 30th, 2010
11:52 am
This week’s Semi Final Predictions:
Class AAAAA
Grayson vs Colquitt County (Colquitt County Advances)
I bet a lot of people didn’t think that Colquitt County would have made it this far including Michael Carvell.
Brookwood vs Collins Hill (Collins Hill Advances)
Class AAAA
Statesboro vs Chattahoochee ( Statesboro Advances)
A lot of people did not respect the Statesboro Blue Devils. Better go back and look at some of their past records. Statesboro is a very good team.
Tucker vs Stars Mill (Tucker Advances)
Class AAA
Peach County vs Sandy Creek (Peach County Advances)
Carrollton vs Burke County (Carrollton Advances)
Class AA
Carver of Columbus vs Calhoun (Carver of Columbus Advances)
Buford vs Lovette (Buford Advances)
Classs A
Clinch County vs Wilkinson County (Clinch County Advances)
Savannah Christian vs Wesleyan (Wesleyan Advances)
But don’t under estimate Savannah Christian. They have been here before. They will be ready….
SportsFan31313
November 30th, 2010
12:06 pm
If Colquitt County beat Grayson this week, they will win the Class AAAAA State Championship. No doubt about it. In my opinion, Grayson is the dominating North Georgia Team. Brookwood is very sneaky and unpredictable but I don’t think they will beat Collins Hill this year. Yep, I am giving it all to Colquitt County. South Georgia Dominates again. Region 1-AAAAA takes it all this year.
DKM
November 30th, 2010
12:15 pm
RAP:
AMEN,you nailed it.
First Down CREEK!!!!!
November 30th, 2010
12:37 pm
Sandy Creek got no respect last year in the playoffs yet they beat Tucker, Thomas County Central, State #1 ranked Griffin and Clark Central. They are 38-2 over the last three years. This week they are going to beat Peach County 41-7. Our offensive style is much the same as Grady’s but we have the best wide receiver in the State in Alex Chisum. Misdirection plays don’t work against our defense. Monroe Area had to find out the hard way netting only 43 total yards last week.
Just The Facts
November 30th, 2010
12:51 pm
SportsFan31313
You’re going eat your words again on Starr’s Mill just like you have done in all of your predictions against them this year. Maybe you will be a believer when they hoist the trophy.
valleyboy32
November 30th, 2010
1:01 pm
we’ll see sandycreek
RAP
November 30th, 2010
1:18 pm
Jefferson – No they do not. Tuition is less than a couple of grand and reduces for multiple students. So it is very affordable. I know Decatur City schools are set up the same way. Was a good article in the AJC about it last year.
AY920
November 30th, 2010
1:31 pm
Wesleyan over Savannah Christian by 10 points in semi final. Wesleyan marches on to Final and wins by 2 tds.
JE
November 30th, 2010
1:42 pm
@ Brian F. How is a coin toss rigged?
SportsFan31313
November 30th, 2010
1:43 pm
Just The Facts,
Well we just have to wait and see. Yes, I am not convinced that Starrs Mill is the Championship Team. They have squeaked by against their opponents. But no this time. Lets see what they do against Tucker. If they can beat Tucker, ( I doubt it very seriously) i will give you all the Praise. But until then, get a lot of towels. You will need everyone of them to cry on….
SportsFan31313
November 30th, 2010
1:45 pm
Y920,
Not so fast my blogging friend.
You still have Clinch County. That is the team to try to Beat…… 
Cycloneaide
November 30th, 2010
1:46 pm
Sandy Creek will REPEAT as State Champions. They are loaded to the hilt and have home field advantage. Peach County is a good team, but they ain’t seen nothing….
SportsFan31313
November 30th, 2010
1:47 pm
Sandy Creek will be up the Creek without a paddle when they face the unstoppable Peach County Trojans.
SportsFan31313
November 30th, 2010
1:55 pm
Jenn,
When Collins Hills meet Region 1-AAAAA Colquitt County, they will see, and feel why South Georgia dominates so much in Class AAAAA Football.
Remember Since 2003, South Georgia Dominates in this Class.
Region 3-AAAAA Camden County has 3 State Titles
Remember Region 1-AAAAA Lowndes has 3 State Titles.
North Georgia has one that is shared. since 2003.
Buckle up and hold hold tight for the roller coaster ride of your life when Region 1-AAAAA Colquitt County enters Gwinette County to play a respected Grayson team. Colquitt County advances….
Cycloneaide
November 30th, 2010
1:56 pm
The “unstoppable Trojans” are about to hit a brick wall. Cannot wait!
SportsFan31313
November 30th, 2010
2:05 pm
Peach County Comes Sandy Creek and smash their mouths.
HoochFan
November 30th, 2010
2:06 pm
@ SportsFan31313 – I do not doubt that Statesboro is a very good team, but how are their past records relevent to this year?
Unless you are saying that this year is similar to previous years when they lost some regular season games, but were able make deep playoff runs. Otherwise, I don’t see the relevance.
Statesboro must be playing well to be in this game, so anything is possible. It’s going to take a lot to match the Hooch offense!
Will Friday never get here!!!!! GO HOOCH!!
Just The Facts
November 30th, 2010
2:08 pm
SportsFan31313
Do your homework or lay off the “family recipe”. Starr’s Mill has not squeeked by anybody. Their average score this year is 34-9. They beat their first round opponent by 33, second round by 8, and spanked their third round opponent 28 to ZIIIIPPPP after everyone preached on here how East Paulding was gonna take ‘em to the woodshed. Like Iron Mike used to say “everyone has a plan until they hit in the mouth.” The only think squeaking is your keyboard from typing too much garbage.
ghs class of 2012
November 30th, 2010
2:22 pm
Like I said last week, south Ga isnt ready for the Nkemdiches!
SportsFan31313
November 30th, 2010
2:29 pm
HoochFan,
I agree with you but I am telling you that this Statesboro Blue Devil Football team is no joke, and had better be taken seriously. They will win this Friday.
The regular season game is no push over either as they come from a very tough region. Region 2-AAAA is no Region 3-AAAAA by a long shot. Remember Region 2-AAAA swept every team in the first round.
SportsFan31313
November 30th, 2010
2:35 pm
Just The Facts,
You Had Better Do Yours. I could careless about Starrs Mills past games as they have never won a State Title in this Class, and I don’t believe you have won a State Title in any Class. But Tucker has….. Again, better bring your crying towels. You are going to need everyone of them. Starrs Mill will remember, the night they played Tucker. Just The Facts. The score maybe 21-0 in the first quarter, 35 – 7 by the end of the first half. Do your Home work.
First Down CREEK!!!!!
November 30th, 2010
2:42 pm
Snady Creek will be up 17-0 by halftime. Not that Peach doesn’t have a great program, Creek is just that good. Enjoy the show.
carrollton fan
November 30th, 2010
2:48 pm
sounds like burke county should field a track team.with that speed they would probably be national champions
Fred
November 30th, 2010
3:10 pm
@SportsFan31313,
2003-2009 is in the past and the only thing that will get you is dust on the trophy. This is 2010 and so far this year in the play-offs, Gwinnett is 3-1 against South Georgia and at least one Gwinnett team WILL be at the Dome!
I realize things can happen but I think Gwinnett has earned some respect this year. And by the way, if the number is your name is your zip code, I don’t think there is anyone from your area of the state still playing in 5A. 
Just joshing with you! Its should be some good football this weekend.
wolfbait 67
November 30th, 2010
4:16 pm
Dear Disgusted in Buford(aka Bozo the Idiot) Pull up the Gainesville Times.com, there is a good article about Cook/Buford game…get your facts before showing your Bozo memtality
BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN
November 30th, 2010
4:16 pm
@ all carrolton fans.. go on Youtube and type in
BEARS VS WESTSIDE OR BEARS VS JOSEY
and see the electric oregon spread offense #5 is donquell gator green, #7 kitchens #14 maton #28 howard #2 beverly #22 osborne #89 bostic -speed /speed speed and more speed , i hope carrolton can stop the spread because we will be bringing all types of formaions from it, with running qb’s — LLLEEETTTSSSS GGGGOOOO BBBEEEAAARRRSSS !!! all the way to the dome….
AnyThingButSouthGA
November 30th, 2010
5:19 pm
colquitt is a better team than their 8-5 record. yea, they play tough. but their offense will not do ANYTHING against a very good grayson defense. the nkemdiche brothers are outstanding and watch out for michael peek and jesse hogan also. i didn’t think grayson would be this good this year, but they’ve defeated very good teams so far on the road. now they finally get a home game and trust me, their fans get loud. i expect grayson to advance & play either brookwood or collins hill. i’m pretty sure grayson wants brookwood in the dome since brookwood PRANKED & VANDALIZED grayson high school & defeated them the next day. it’ll be a revenge game against an immature brookwood broncos team.
nfl coach
November 30th, 2010
5:48 pm
burkefan are you in love with the freshman are is this you as far as speed carrollton won the track champ last year the running back state champ cornerback 1 national 9 grader cry under pressure and will when h gets hit by real men
cat doc
November 30th, 2010
6:00 pm
Grayson wins and Brookwood in 5A
GT VET
November 30th, 2010
6:42 pm
@Just the Facts/…LOL keyboard squeaking..LOL now thats funny I dont care who you are…btw I think StarsMill wins the game…Calhoun upsets Carver…I really dont think Calhoun vs Carver will be a real high scoring game.Calhouns Defense is very good .They are pretty big,hit hard and are Fast.Mr.Crowell (win or lose) will remember the night he played Calhoun.My predition ..Calhoun 24..Carver 21..btw Calhouns RB aint to shabby either…GO JACKETS!!!!!
GT VET
November 30th, 2010
6:47 pm
Uhmmm That’s prediction Calhoun 24..Carver 21
1st Down Creek
November 30th, 2010
6:57 pm
There is no way Peach County will win Friday night because they won’t score. Sandy Creek’s D has been dominating in the playoffs. Look at the scores yourself if you don’t believe me. The defending 4A state champions will dominate the defending 3A state champions who should have lost to Grady.
Go Creek!
First Down CREEK!!!!!
November 30th, 2010
7:19 pm
Good Call @ 1st Down Creek
First Down CREEK!!!!!
November 30th, 2010
7:22 pm
It will be decided by halftime. I feel sorry for the Peach fans because that is a long drive in traffic and it gets a little colder on that side of the field.
Syrupmaker #25
November 30th, 2010
7:47 pm
@ Burke County
OMG! I’m tired of that BURKE county fan!! they are the only one on this blog talking about how great Burke County is and i’m also tired of reading about this Oregan Spread Offense they have, give us other facts that make u good other than reiterating the same facts u gave us in your other posts! 2. you told us to go look at the games u played against Josey who only won 4 games this year and Westside Augusta who only won 1 game this year, give us a team that is GOOD that u beat decisively! other than shut-up because Burke County will Lose friday…DUUUH!
rt
November 30th, 2010
7:51 pm
burke co. will not score!
rt
November 30th, 2010
7:54 pm
who won state in 3a track oh carrollton did!
SouthGARules
November 30th, 2010
8:02 pm
Jenn: Before you come on here & start talking about what you don’t know, do some research.
1) Collins Hill put up over 450 yds of offense & had 3 turnovers-one which was a pick 6 for Lowndes.
2) Brookwood was real LUCKY to beat Hillgrove last Friday night with their SEVEN turnovers.
3) Collins Hill answered every time Lowndes scored.
4) You are jealous because Brookwood got DUSTED in the Concrete Palace their only trip, whereas Collins Hill is the ONLY team in the STATE to BEAT Lowndes TWICE in THEIR stadium.
5) Keep thinking you’re going to have an all Region 7-AAAAA Championship game, because you better hope Brookwood gets by Collins Hill & Grayson gets by Colquitt County. Grayson had best force a lot of turnovers because they will not be able to drive the field on Colquitt. Colquitt held Mill Creek to 14 points-the same Mill Creek that dusted South Gwinnett.
SouthGARules
November 30th, 2010
8:04 pm
An addendum to point #4: In the last 10 years. Lowndes has only lost 9 home games in that time-2 to Collins Hill.
gridiron
November 30th, 2010
8:19 pm
My prediction Carver 21 Calhoun 0. Crowell rushes for 250 years.
gridiron
November 30th, 2010
8:22 pm
Typo corrected.
My prediction Carver 21 Calhoun 0. Crowell rushes for 250 yards.
unbiased fan
November 30th, 2010
9:14 pm
Predictions
Grayson over Colquitt….defense beats offense
Collins Hill over Brookwood…CH peaking at the right time
Tucker over Starrs Mill….too much talent
Statesboro over Hootch…Tough athletic defense playing at home
Carrolton over Burke…this game could be a blowout
Sandy Creek over Peach….Peach looked mortal against Grady, Creek has been rolling over all comers
Buford over Lovett….The dynasty continues till next week
Carver over Calhoun…Any other year Calhoun would be in the finals, but Carver has good coaching and MAJOR talent.
Savannah Christian over Weslyan….upset special
Clinch over Wilkinson….best team in A
THEHILLISREAL
November 30th, 2010
11:56 pm
@ First Down Creek! If Sandy Creek is thinking like you…Y’all will lose. Peach run more than misdirection plays i.e when they put Travis in the wildcat I’ve seen at least 8 variations or plays out that formation…. do your homework on Peach and , ate lot bananas by Thursday because they will be running.