Poll Talk: Lassiter takes over at No. 1 in AAAAAA
Lassiter had played varsity football for 38 seasons before winning a region championship or finishing a regular season 10-0. Those achievements came in 2009.
Now, the Trojans have reached a new milestone. They are the No. 1-ranked team in Class AAAAAA.
Lassiter takes on the top spot after previous No. 1 Camden County lost to Colquitt County 13-12 last week. Lassiter completed its second-ever 10-0 regular season with a 34-6 victory over Etowah.
Lassiter and Norcross are the only 10-0 teams in the highest classification entering the state playoffs, which begin this week. Lassiter had never been ranked in the top 10 until 2009, so the rise to the top has been quick and recent.
New to the rankings this week are South Gwinnett for Parkview in AAAAAA, Stephenson for Thomas County Central in AAAAA, Carrollton for Carver-Atlanta and Monroe Area in AAAA, Callaway for North Hall in AAA, Screven County for Cook in AA and Aquinas and Walker for Prince Avenue Christian and Savannah Christian in A.
The next rankings will be published after the state championship games Dec. 14-15 at the Georgia Dome.
Class AAAAAA
1. (2) Lassiter (10-0)
2. (3) Norcross (10-0)
3. (4) Grayson (9-1)
4. (5) North Gwinnett (9-1)
5. (1) Camden County (9-1)
6. (6) Lowndes (9-1)
7. (7) Lovejoy (9-1)
8. (8) West Forsyth (9-1)
9. (10) Colquitt County (7-3)
10. (NR) South Gwinnett (8-2)
Class AAAAA
1. (1) Northside-Warner Robins (10-0)
2. (2) M.L. King (10-0)
3. (3) East Paulding (10-0)
4. (6) Kell (9-1)
5. (7) Tucker (8-2)
6. (8) Ware County (9-1)
7. (9) Warner Robins (8-2)
8. (10) Flowery Branch (8-2)
9. (NR) Stephenson (7-2)
10. (5) Allatoona (9-1)
Class AAAA
1. (1) Sandy Creek (10-0)
2. (2) Marist (9-1)
3. (3) Burke County (9-1)
4. (5) Stockbridge (9-1)
5. (6) Griffin (9-1)
6. (7) Jonesboro (9-1)
7. (8) Cairo (8-2)
8. (10T) Westside-Macon (9-1)
9. (10T) Ridgeland (9-1)
10. (NR) Carrollton (7-3)
Class AAA
1. (1) Thomson (10-0)
2. (2) Carver-Columbus (9-1)
3. (3) Buford (7-3)
4. (4) Washington County (9-1)
5. (5) Peach County (9-1)
6. (6) Cartersville (10-0)
7. (7) St. Pius (8-2)
8. (8) North Oconee (9-1)
9. (10) Blessed Trinity (8-2)
10. Callaway (9-1)
Class AA
1. (1) Calhoun (10-0)
2. (2) Brooks County (10-0)
3. (3) Vidalia (10-0)
4. (4) Fitzgerald (8-2)
5. (6) Lamar County (9-0-1)
6. (8) Heard County (10-0)
7. (9) Jefferson (9-1)
8. (10) Lovett (6-4)
9. (5) Greater Atlanta Christian (7-3)
10. (NR) Screven County (9-1)
Class A
1. (1) Eagle’s Landing Christian (9-1)
2. (2) Emanuel County Institute (9-1)
3. (3) Athens Academy (10-0)
4. (5) Lincoln County (9-1)
5. (7) Wilcox County (8-2)
6. (9) Irwin County (7-3)
7. (10) Wilkinson County (7-3)
8. (8) Calvary Day (9-1)
9. (NR) Aquinas (8-2)
10. (NR) Walker (10-0)
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257 comments Add your comment
bksmith14
November 13th, 2012
6:04 pm
grayson is much better than the cross defensively….they shut out south gwinnett while norcross allowed 20…i am just saying
The Cross
November 13th, 2012
6:32 pm
bk-Work the breakfast/lubch shift today?
I will agree that Grayson has a better defense than Norcross, but your logic isn’t sound. If we were comparing common opponents you should throw in Parkview who we beat 20-0 and Grayson lost 22-7 I believe.
I do believe that our talented high powered offense would give Grayson fits and any one of the Region 1 D’s as well. You guys will come to see why I think Norcross has the Team to win it all. Granted theyt may not, but if they play up to their potential 5 weeks straight, they will be very hard to beat.
The Cross
Golden Isles Fan
November 13th, 2012
6:48 pm
Region 1-6A will go undefeated this week……3 of the 4 are peaking just in time…Camden is pissed and feel sorry for the teams ahead of them……The Cats will win it all….
Camden74
November 13th, 2012
7:31 pm
The Cross…..Did I just see a hint of back peddling? “but if they play up to their potential 5 weeks straight”….All of the better teams in the playoffs could make the same statement. Because that’s what it’s all about, playing up to your potential 5 weeks straight! Does Norcross know/has what it takes to DRIVE the FIVE?
bksmith14
November 13th, 2012
7:39 pm
cam74…i have made cross back peddal a few times…he wont never admit it , but it is very true…just read
sportsnut
November 13th, 2012
7:50 pm
If the region 1 teams lose, it will get so quiet on these blogs that you would think you have fallen into the twilight zone.
Camden74
November 13th, 2012
7:52 pm
You know what they say about “IF”……….
bksmith14
November 13th, 2012
9:29 pm
colquitt was much better than walton last year…as was lowndes in 2009..over northside……thats why camden beat lowndes 10-7 and northside 28-0 or whatever the score was……and whoever said the state title game was colquitt and grayson last year was right….walton was no match for grayson..
5-Time
November 13th, 2012
9:36 pm
Region 1-AAAAAA!!
5-Time
November 13th, 2012
9:40 pm
sportsnut….Of course!! Region 1-AAAAAA bloggers make this blog go round. Let’s be real, what will this blog be without us?? BORING!!!!
sportsnut
November 13th, 2012
10:02 pm
@ 5-Time == you are correct. I will miss you all !
bksmith14
November 13th, 2012
10:46 pm
we will miss you to sporttsnut…after rd 2 and if not then after 3 for sure. enjoy it while you can
The Cross
November 13th, 2012
11:03 pm
Bk-You couldn’t make me back peddle with a bulldozer. I stand by my opinion that Norcross is the best team in the state. I also know that they are 16-18 year olds who could have a let down with the pressure of these next five weeks. I know that you blowhards from south Georgia know that because according to you if you guys didn’t have a let down you would have won it for the last two years which you clearly have not. Norcross is a better team than anything I have seen in region 1 and I have watched every playoff team play at least twice. So play your baby games Bk because Grayson will eventually take you out if you aren’t already gone and Norcross will beat Camden in round 3.
I am sorry but my honest opinion is that region 1 is OVERRATED.
The Cross
aaaaaa fan
November 14th, 2012
12:30 am
I wonder if all of these loud mouthed cross fans have forgotten they beat region ones fourth seed on the last play of the game… “So what?” You say. “That was a scrimmage game. The Cross has gotten much better since then.” So has Colquitt, and there are arguably three teams from region one that are better than them. Keep thinking we’re inferior and you’ll get a good old fashion South Georgia butt whuppin.
The Cross
November 14th, 2012
12:37 am
aaaaaa-I don’t think you are inferior, I KNOW YOU ARE!!!!!
The Cross
bksmith14
November 14th, 2012
1:03 am
again cross ….you show so MUCH confidence in norcross that you want even bet on it. its ok….you cant bet while you are in looney land…when you get back to earth let me know. Grayson is the ONLY team in my opinion that can possibly put lowndes out. I wouldnt count on lovejoy doin it. I just watched the lovejoy and ware game from last year…sportsnut has already said lovejoys d is not quite what they were last year….that means trouble then bc lowndes is better than they were last year when they beat ware 38-17…
the lowndes defense is much better than last years …and the offense is better also..anything can happen…..marietta first and then lovejoy gets to see speed …speed…speed
yo
November 14th, 2012
1:46 am
An honest opinion is not the same asan Informed decision or a valued opinion.
The Cross
November 14th, 2012
6:55 am
yo-Let the men talk. When we want your opinion we will give it to you.
The Cross
sportsnut
November 14th, 2012
9:45 am
@ Bk == Like I keep saying, let’s both get there. Maybe on friday night or saturday morning, we can start talking about the matchup. There are other games ahead. You better make sure Lowndes is not looking ahead and not give Marietta the attention and respect they deserve.
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
10:31 am
The time is slooooooowly coming around, who will remain standing for round two?
Blue devil alumni
November 14th, 2012
3:05 pm
ITS TIME NORCROSS FANS TO GET AMPED!!
NORCROSS RAP VIDEO!!!! IT’S GAME TIME!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQzv3ybrrw
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
3:49 pm
So that’s Norcross’ game plan huh! Tell you what, y’all had better cripple some rabbits! Because it doesn’t take much of a mental lapse to send a team home until next season!
The Cross
November 14th, 2012
5:48 pm
Camden74-The only rabbits we need are #6 and #5 and they’ll be running behind five HOGS and your Camden boys haven’t seen that type of speed all year. Alvin Kamara 4.38 in the 40. Your guys blink and he is standing in the end zone waving. We have a special playoff jersey for him it says HELLO on the front of the jersey and GOOD-BYE on the back.
South Georgia is good….but Gwinnett is GREAT!!!!!
The Cross
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
6:18 pm
The Cross…….You’re behind the times! Camden has multiple sub 4.4 players. No special jersey though, wouldn’t make sense because, all you see when they pass by is a blur! Release the CATS!
Kick Some Grass
November 14th, 2012
6:48 pm
@FridayNightLightsFan….Hope they cover the 10 and 40 before the rain sets in. We will have a guest from a university in the house and don;t need anymore slipping. Your question from yesterday would be a large one. Good practice and getting focused. Looks like a couple more weeks of football the way their playing. I’m trying to get the same seats for us this week.
The Cross
November 14th, 2012
9:18 pm
Camden74-Are you telling me that Camden has sub 4.4 players? Does Herron make them play with weight vest on because they looked so slooooow vs. Colquitt and Lowndes? Seagraves runs a like a 5.2 and nobody on Camdens D could seem to catch him!!!!!!
South Georgia is good…but Gwinnett is great!!!!
The Cross
FridayNightLightsFans
November 14th, 2012
9:29 pm
KSG. Please save me a spot. Looks like I am just going to make it a kickoff.
battleaxekid
November 14th, 2012
10:40 pm
norcross is am one man team, and Lassiter better enjoy their ranking because it won’t last long…
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
11:02 pm
The Cross…….Yes, Camden has sub 4.4 players. You’ll see them if Camden and Norcross meet. Seagraves run was a gift from the football gods to the Colquitt faithful! I could not believe it myself. Besides, there was only one guy chasing him. Release the CATS!
The Cross
November 14th, 2012
11:23 pm
Camden74-I can not wait…have to take care of our business this week and next.
Good Luck and let all of our plyers remain healthy.
The Cross
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
12:08 am
jj green runs a 4.4 …….who on camden is faster than him? nobody………
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
7:25 am
If you ever wonder why I love Lowndes and South Georgia football so much, here is my story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gca8-s097jA
Camden03
November 15th, 2012
10:39 am
I think that best games will be between Region 1 and Region 4 because McEachern is really good and so is Hillgrove. I expect Lowndes to stomp Marietta, but Valdosta may have trouble with North Cobb. We’ll see on Friday. Go cats!
Camden03
November 15th, 2012
10:42 am
I think Camden fans are missing one thing and that’s how the cats will react after losing a heartbreaker. I hope they put that game out of their heads. If I were the coach I wouldn’t have even shown them the film. Note the corrections that need to be made and move on. It’s a new season!
Camden74
November 15th, 2012
11:28 am
The Cross….I’m hoping there are no upsets and all of the better teams advance and get to face each other! Hope to see you guys in the later rounds, good luck! Release the CATS!
Camden74
November 15th, 2012
11:29 am
bk…….You don’t have a clue, do you?
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
1:29 pm
camden74….if there is someone on camdens team faster than jj green then lets hear it.
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
1:48 pm
Camden74-I agree. I am looking forward to playing the games. I do believe there will be a few surprises tomorrow, but hopefully it won’t be one of us.
Good luck and let all the players stay healthy.
The Cross
The Cross
November 15th, 2012
1:50 pm
Camden74-I agree. I am looking forward to playing the games. I do believe there will be a few surprises tomorrow, but hopefully it won’t be one of us.
Good luck and let all the players stay healthy.
The Cross
sportsnut
November 15th, 2012
2:02 pm
Tri-Cities gave Lovejoy all it could handle last season before losing 24-20. They still have that huge line and Lovejoy will need to play a smart game. Surviving the first round will not be a cakewalk. We are not as good as our record indicates. We have not played anyone, and that includes Colquit. We have a tough draw in the brackets. North Gwinnett, Lowndes, Marietta, Grayson and Johns Creek ! If we can make it out of this bracket, we deserve to be in the Dome. Tough job though. I don;t know if we have what it takes since this is big boy football and we have never played with them before. I hope we can hold our own. There seems to be so much talent out there. Grayson and Lowndes with their lofty status and the Wing T. Marietta and North Grinnett with their passing games and big time Qb’s. What on earth shall we do ? It is already common knowledge on these blogs that the final 8 will be Region 1 vs Gwinnett County and I can see why. They have the best football in the state of Georgia and the football knowledgeble people who indulge in this frivolity have spoken and their word is bond. Thanks to all of you who have allowed me to conversate with you on this most prized subject.
topper
November 15th, 2012
5:02 pm
The Cross- I think your double post sold you out as the bk imposter!! lol
The Cross
November 15th, 2012
6:09 pm
I know…I caught it too late. Haha.
Bk got me back though.
The Cross
November 15th, 2012
6:10 pm
I only did the Radio video…the early posts was not me.
williambrado1
November 15th, 2012
7:46 pm
high school football fan! 2 words Shut up!
Camden74
November 15th, 2012
10:47 pm
The Cross……This time tomorrow night, we’ll have a better idea of who’s who……Release the CATS!
Camden74
November 15th, 2012
10:53 pm
bk……If Camden and Lowndes make it to the final, you’ll find out who the other 4.4 guys are! Release the CATS!
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
10:54 pm
sportsnut….are you ok my friend?
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
10:57 pm
camden74…..if we make it to the final…you wont get another 13 yd punt….nor a muffed punt and lang and burgman will be playing this time. We beat colquitt……..both had big games against colquitt……they will have big games against camden if we meet again…mark my word. We have a tough tough road to hoe and i hope we can make it ….i hope you and colquitt make it to the semis….dont know who i would want to win that one…will decide later
lets not count out valdosta…they beat colquitt and spanked coffee after losing to lwondes….they have a good team
Camden74
November 15th, 2012
11:12 pm
bk……If both teams make it to the finals, lets agree on something. Let’s agree that you’ll stop making excuses when Camden beats Lowndes again! Release the CATS!
bksmith14
November 16th, 2012
1:10 am
cam74…wont happen if we meet again ……