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Peachtree Ridge’s Nigel Warrior (6) reacts after making a hard hit to break up a pass intended for a Norcross receiver during the fourth quarter of Friday’s game against the Norcross Blue Devils at Norcross High School. Below, Malik Staples (21) of Peachtree Ridge bursts through the Norcross defensive line. (Staff Photos: David Welker)

Lion-ized

Peachtree Ridge uses complete effort to grind down No. 7 Norcross for 31-0 shutout victory

By David Friedlander david.friedlander@ gwinnettdailypost.com

NORCROSS — As impressive as Peachtree Ridge has looked in recent weeks, it’s probably safe to say that its important Region 7-AAAAAA game at Norcross was its most complete game of the season so far.

The Lions’ defense swarmed under the host Blue Devils in the first half, while Malik Staples, Marquez Jackson and the offensive line steamrolled Norcross in the second half in a 31-0 Peachtree Ridge win Friday night at Norcross Community Stadium.

Staples ran for 171 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, while Jackson added

147 yards and a score on 23 totes, while the defense stifled Norcross for just 77 total yards, including minus-21 on the ground, as the Lions (6-2, 5-0) handed the seventhranked Blue Devils (7-1, 4-1)

their first loss of the season.

“It probably was (the most complete effort of the season),” Peachtree Ridge coach Mark Fleetwood said of his team’s sixth consecutive win after an 0-2 start. “To come

out against a team that’s 7-0 and do what we did. I mean, Norcross is good. They’re a good football team, and so for us to put it together and to do it for the Norcross game, it probably is.”

The Peachtree Ridge defense set the tone from the opening possession of the game.

After Norcross was penalized 5 yards for a false start on the opening play, the Lions proceeded to knock the Blue Devils back 12 more yards on the next three plays, including a Breon Dixon sack of Baron Radcliff, and force them to punt from their own 3-yard line.

“We just couldn’t get anything going offensively,” See LIONS, Page 7A

MORE INSIDE n Graham, Turley lead Mill Creek past Collins Hill, 3A n Grayson clinches 8-AAAAAA championship, 4A n Shiloh upsets Parkview for first win of season, 4A n Hebron clinches winning season with first win over George Walton Academy, 5A n Buford continues impressive run in region play, 5A n For more photos from Friday’s football action, visit www.gwinnett prepsports.com

FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS RUSHERS

Malik Staples, Peachtree Ridge, 171 yards Deion Slade, Parkview, 160 yards Marquez Jackson, Peachtree Ridge, 147 yards

PASSERS

Will Bearden, Archer, 302 yards Cameron Turley, Mill Creek, 292 yards Cade Fortin, North, 250 yards

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Lanier rallies to beat Salem 31-10, remains unbeaten

By Kurt Aschermann Jr. Staff Correspondent

CONYERS — Through three quarters, Salem was all even with the top team in Region 8-AAAAA, but in a matter of moments at the start of the final period, things turned sour for the Seminoles.

Lanier turned a pair of fourth quarter turnovers into two touchdowns and remained unbeaten with a 31-10 victory at Salem Stadium.

It was a 10-10 game when on the first play from scrimmage of the fourth, Salem quarterback D.J. Carter was intercepted by Juwuan Jones. It took Lanier (8-0, 7-0) eight plays to take the lead for the remainder of the night, going up 17-10 on Marcko Baity’s 5-yard touchdown run.

Salem, which lost its fourth consecutive game and fell to 4-4 overall and 3-4 in league play, had another costly mistake a few seconds later.

On the ensuing kickoff,

the night.

A promising drive stalled at the Lanier 19, but Greg Bennet booted a 36-yard field goal and Salem led 3-0 two and a half minutes into the second quarter.

On Lanier’s first play The Salem defense wraps up Lanier running back Marcko Baity during Friday’s game from scrimmage, Marcella in Conyers. (Photos: Sue Ann Kuhn-Smith) Baity fumbled and Kimble Luquan Williams fumbled the hosts build a two-score

by Robert Kimble in the end was around the ball again, and Isaiah Dozier returned it cushion. zone for a touch-back. recovering for the Seminoles 24 yards for a score and the The Seminoles intercepted That didn’t hurt Lanier, to set up great field position. visitors from Sugar Hill led quarterback Tahj Tolbert but the second was off the It took one play for it to be a 24-10. on two occasions, the first hands of receiver Joshua 10-0 game as Andrew MorIt was the Salem defense coming when Tolbert was Stroud and into the arms of ton returned a hand off to that was causing turnovers pressured and tossed up a Salem’s Mark Jones, and D.J. Carter on a flea flicker in the first half and it helped jump ball that was picked off that led to the first points of and Carter hit a wide open

Robby Cyrus for a 21-yard touchdown.

That turned out to be the last points of the night for Salem.

Lanier pulled within three with a seven-play scoring drive midway through the second.

Marcko Baity rushed for 35 of his 43 first-half yards on the possession, including a 24-yard scoring run to make it a 10-7 game.

Noah Thomas kicked a 29-yard field goal with 3:44 left in the third to pull the teams even at 10-10.

South Gwinnet earns first region win 51-12 over Berkmar

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no time in the first quarter as it moved the ball down the field and scored in four LILBURN — Both South plays. Running back MiGwinnett and Berkmar chael Stephens was featured entered Friday’s Region on all four plays, as his 8-AAAAAA contest lookfourth attempt gave South a ing for its first region win lead it never relinquished on of the year. Thanks to a a 2-yard touchdown. fast start and stingy deFollowing a Berkmar fense South grabbed that punt, quarterback Josh Shim elusive first win 51-12 over made his first completion of Berkmar. the game count as he found “I’m happy for our kids Bradford Evans open down and our coaches,” South the left sideline to put the head coach John Small said. Comets up 14-0 on a 40“They’ve been battling all yard touchdown pass. year… it was a great team South held Berkmar (0-8, win, the kids played hard, 0-6) to 70 yards of total very happy for these kids.” offense in the first half and South (2-7, 1-6) wasted forced three interceptions of Staff Correspondent

Berkmar quarterback David Mundo, including an interception returned for a touchdown by Antuane Dennard in the second quarter.

“We didn’t feel as if we played well on defense in the last two ball games,” Small said. “… We challenged them this week … I think they came with extreme physicality and effort.”

Berkmar was able to get a tick on the scoreboard when Mundo connected with receiver Chadian Bacote on a 38-yard rainbow pass as Bacote sped by a defender early in the second quarter.

However, the day belonged to South as a balanced attack allowed seven different players to find the end zone in addition to Shim. Myles Barnum led the Comets with 118 yards rushing on six carries.

South amassed 279 yards on the ground. Berkmar was led by Noah Hassen’s 33 yards rushing.

In a season that has not gone as planned, Small was pleased with the effort of his team as it also stopped its sixgame losing streak in one of Georgia’s toughest regions. Despite the lone region win thus far, the

coach believes that his players can take more than just a region win from this trying season.

“We have been through some tough times this season,” Small said. “Teaching these kids to battle through adversity helps them grow as young men … they are learning lessons this season that they will take with them the rest of their lives I’m happy for them to feel the way they do tonight after a big win.”

The Comets will close its season out in two weeks versus Shiloh, Berkmar will play at Shiloh next week.

SOUTH 51, BERKMAR 12

South Berkmar

21 17 13 0 — 51 0 6 0 6 — 12

FIRST QUARTER South: Michael Stephens 2 run (Dawson Newman kick) 9:25 South: Bradford Evans 40 pass from Josh Shim (Newman kick) 6:50 South: Bryce White 39 pass from Shim (Newman kick) 3;13 SECOND QUARTER Berkmar: Chaquan Bacote 38 pass from David Mundo (PAT failed) 11:21 South: Seth Johnston 22 run (Newman kick) 9:57 South: Antuane Dennard 22 interception return (Newman kick) 6:41 South: Newman 34 field goal 3:11 THIRD QUARTER South: Michael Adu 5 run (Newman kick) 10:00 South: Myles Barnum 30 run (PAT failed) 4:24 FOURTH QUARTER Berkmar: Bacote 5 run :00

Bears snap skid in shutout win

By Steve Argo

Staff Correspondent

LAWRENCEVILLE — It must have seemed like an eternity since Mountain View last found the win column back on Sept. 4, when the Bears knocked off Kennesaw Mountain 32-29.

But it didn’t take very long for Mountain View to rediscover that feeling on Friday night as the Bears jumped on Meadowcreek quickly and raced away to a 56-0 homecoming victory.

Granted, Mountain View had gone through the rugged stretch of playing fellow Region 7-AAAAAA foes Norcross, Peachtree Ridge, Collins Hill and Mill Creek during a fourgame losing streak.

But the Bears came back refreshed following a bye week and put this game away early.

Mountain View (2-6 overall, 1-4 region) scored the first two times it touched the ball on offense as Jalen Virgil ripped off an 82-yard run on the first play of the Bears’ opening drive.

That was followed by a 55-yard scamper from Alex Scott IV on the first play of the next possession for the early 14-0 Mountain View lead.

“We were fortunate that we got out to a fast start like that,” Mountain View head coach Nick Bach said. “(Meadowcreek) has been playing much better and that’s a good team over there, but we had some things go our way early and it was huge to get on top like that and capitalize.”

Scott’s TD run was set up by an interception from Jonathan Thompson, who finished the contest with a pair of takeaways.

Mountain View completed the 29-point first-quarter outburst with defense and special teams taking over for the Bears.

Blake Carroll got it started with a 59-yard interception return for a TD to make it 20-0.

Then it was the Mountain View defense that continued to shine as the Bears tackled Meadowcreek’s Darion Hammons in the end zone for a safety after the Mustangs’ quarterback recovered his own fumble.

On the ensuing free kick, Devin Robinson returned it 71 yards for the score and Mountain View would never look back.

In fact, Mountain View ran just four offensive plays in the first quarter, but used an aggressive defense and added the kick return to build the huge lead.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW 56, MEADOWCREEK 0

Meadowcrk 0 0 0 0 — 0 Mtn. View 29 20 7 0 — 56 FIRST QUARTER Mountain View: Jalen Virgil 82 run (Ty Booker kick) 9:02 Mountain View: Alex Scott IV 55 run (Booker kick) 7:20 Mountain View: Blake Carroll 59 interception return (kick failed) 5:18 Mountain View: Darion Hammons recovered own fumble in end zone for safety, 5:00 Mountain View: Devin Robinson 71 kick return (Booker kick) 2:28 SECOND QUARTER Mountain View: Virgil 16 pass from Scott IV (Booker kick) 11:15 Mountain View: Scott IV 1 run (kick failed) 9:58 Mountain View: Austin Brown 10 run (Booker kick) :33 THIRD QUARTER Mountain View: Emanuel Cantrell 1 run (Booker kick) FOURTH QUARTER None

In the second quarter, Scott hit Virgil on a 16-yard scoring pass and added a 1-yard TD run to go along with Austin Brown’s 10-yard run that pushed the margin out to a 49-yard bulge at intermission.

“Getting scores like we did tonight in so many ways just shows how hard we were playing,” Bach said. “It’s tough to keep guys motivated when you’re 1-6, but we had a great week of practice and it showed. Now we need to match that intensity next week.”

Meadowcreek (2-6, 0-5) had its best scoring opportunity of the night to start the second half after Mountain View fumbled the kickoff.

But the Mustangs couldn’t move after starting at the Bears’ 31 and eventually lost four yards total on the abbreviated four-play drive.

Mountain View took over and made it 56-0 after Emanuel Cantrell capped off the third-quarter scoring drive with a 1-yard run.

Cantrell finished with 89 yards on 12 carries — all in the second half — as Mountain View used eight running backs on the night.

Scott finished with 51 yards on four attempts while Brown had 42 yards on just three carries.

Scott also finished the evening 5-for-6 passing for 93 yards and one TD pass.

Matthew Edwards came on for Mountain View and went 4-for-6 passing for 40 yards.

Hammons led Meadowcreek by going 6 of 17 passing for 58 yards, but three interceptions proved costly as the Mustangs combined for four interceptions total against the stout Mountain View defense.

“We were opportunistic on some balls that were up in the air and made the plays,” Bach said. “Turnovers are key and that’s what we wanted to create.”

Mill Creek’s Cameron Turley (16) runs the ball before Collins Hill defender Peyton Woulard (27) takes him down during Friday’s game. (Photo: Craig Cappy)

HE’S BACK

Graham returns, sparks Mill Creek victory back to game speed and to get into the flow of the game. But once he was, he Mill Creek 7 21 14 0 — 42 was back to his explosive Collins Hill 0 17 0 0 — 17 SUWANEE — Mill self.”

FIRST QUARTER Creek’s football coaches Collins Hill (4-4, 4-1), Mill Creek: Joe Thomas 15 run went to Edmond Graham which saw its four-game (Brenton King kick) 5:26 SECOND QUARTER on its first two plays, winning streak end, scored Mill Creek: Jamar Hall 26 intercepand the speedster looked 17 first-half points, the tion return (King kick) 11:50 Collins Hill: Jeremy Lewis 1 run a little first scores allowed by (kick blocked) 10:43 rusty.

Mill Creek since Sept.

Mill Creek: Preston Norwood 60 pass from Cameron Turley (King The 4. But the Hawks (8-0, kick) 9:37 first, 5-0), off to the best start Collins Hill: Canyon Slade 37 pass from Monty Horn (Tomon Fox run) a run, in school history, still led 7:28 went for 28-17 at halftime thanks to Mill Creek: Edmond Graham 67 a 5-yard the passing game. pass from Turley (King kick) 3:54 Collins Hill: Glenn 39 FG, :00 loss Turley completed 13 of THIRD QUARTER Edmond when he 22 passes for 292 yards Mill Creek: Graham 87 pass from Graham Turley (King kick) 5:44 couldn’t and three TDs — he also Mill Creek: Turley 7 run (King kick) get the edge. The next was 1:38 found Preston Norwood FOURTH QUARTER a pass for no gain. for a 60-yard score — and None “I really nervous comrushed for another TD.

MC CH ing back because I’ve “I was very proud of First downs 13 12 been out five weeks and (Turley),” Jarvis said. “He Rushes-yards 29-92 26-34 haven’t played in three kept his eyes down field Passing yards 292 237 Comp-Att-INT 13-22-0 17-35-2 games, and I was scared even against the rush.

Fumbles-lost 3-2 1-0 my speed of play had gone Penalties-yards 9-100 11-75 … His movement in the down,” the junior said. pocket was what I was INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS “I was nervous when the proudest about with him RUSHING —- Mill Creek: Jordan Clark 8-49; Thomas 15-31; Turley first ball was snapped, but tonight. All three touch3-13; Norwood 1-2; Team 1-2; Graeverybody was telling me down passes were when ham 1-(minus-5). Collins Hill: Lewis 8-40; Jonathan Postell 8-7; Chris you’ll get back to it and he made secondary reads Evans 2-5; Horn 8-(minus-18). do good. And that’s what and had to move around in PASSING — Mill Creek: Turley 13happened.” the pocket.”

22-0, 292. Collins Hill: Horn 16-312, 233; Drew Dinsmore 1-4-0, 4.

Graham did more than Joe Thomas’ 15-yard RECEIVING — Mill Creek: Gragood in his first game acTD run and Jamar Hall’s ham 4-162; Norwood 3-82; Miles Riley 3-24; Tre Alston 2-19; Braxton tion since Sept. 18.

26-yard pick-six gave Richburg 1-5. Collins Hill: Canyon He caught 67- and 87the Hawks an early lead Slade 6-94; Justin Macaulay 5-41; yard touchdown passes — Lewis 2-78; Braxton Curry 2-13; that they held throughout, Des Howard 1-9; Codi Russell 1-2. the latter a school record but Collins Hill fought for longest pass play — back the first two quarfrom Cameron Turley to ters behind Monty Horn, help the Hawks to a 42-17 stretch the field on any who threw for 233 yards victory over Collins Hill in play. Before he got injured before leaving with an Region 7-AAAAAA play he made some dynamic ankle injury late in the Friday night. He finished plays of us and that was third quarter. The halftime with four catches for a what he was able to do lead was courtesy of long school-record 162 yards. for us tonight, a couple of TD passes to Norwood “(Graham) does make times in some long-yardand Graham, then Turley a difference because he age situations. … We’re found Graham for the can stretch the field,” Mill excited to have him back. 87-yard score in the third Creek head coach Shan“I think he’ll agree it quarter for a 35-17 lead. non Jarvis said. “He can took a little bit to get him Turley’s 7-yard TD run,

By Will Hammock will.hammock@ gwinnettdailypost.com

MILL CREEK 42, COLLINS HILL 17

set up by a Chase Turner interception, made it 4217 later in the third.

The Mill Creek defense held Collins Hill scoreless in the second half, rebounding from a rough first half that ended its four-game shutout streak.

The Hawks ended up sacking Horn six times.

Sidney Otiwu (1 1/2 sacks, two tackles for losses), Anthony Imbordino (1 1/2 sacks, tackle for loss), John Hunt (1/2 sack, two tackles for losses), Aaron Anderson (1/2 sack, tackle for loss) and Peyton Moore (sack) led the way defensively.

“Our speed of play was better (in the second half on defense),” Jarvis said. “We weren’t happy in the first half and we made some adjustments to some things they were doing new. But it was just speed of play and our kids playing faster. Not that we were playing slow in first half, but certain times we weren’t in sync defensively.

“But in that second half I was very proud of our defense.”

Jarvis also was happy for Graham, whose big elbow wrap didn’t slow him down. His first long TD catch got him going, sparking the Mill Creek win. “(The first catch helped) big time,” Graham said.

“After Cam threw the ball and I caught it, after that I went back to myself right after that. I just saw the holes, cut in and out and trusted my speed.”

North rolls past Duluth to get back in win column tempts, including completions on his five throws.

Two of those final five Duluth 7 0 0 0 — 0 passes went for scores to North 22 10 21 0 — 53 SUWANEE — After completely put the game FIRST QUARTER dropping its last four out of reach, hooking up North: TraiChean Moore 5 run games, North Gwinnett got (Manuel Herrera kick) 9:40 with Josh Imatorbhebhe Duluth: Isaiah Grim 6 run (Jose Liback in the win column on on a 45-yard score and nares kick) 5:34 Friday night with a 53-7 connecting with Brennan North: Moore 27 (Colby Jenkins pass to Ryan Lovelace) 3:24 victory over Duluth at Small on a 38-yard strike.

North: Cade Fortin 6 run (Herrera home on Senior Night.

Imatorbhebhe led all kick) 2:04 SECOND QUARTER North’s offense clicked receivers with 85 yards and North: Herrera 41 FG 6:51 in all phases as the Bullone score on four catches.

North: Josh Imatorbhebhe 45 pass dogs (3-5, 1-4) amassed North’s running game from Fortin (Herrera kick) :36 THIRD QUARTER 435 yards total offense, was led by Ryan Lovelace, North: Carlos Wade 20 fumble re262 passing and 173 rushwho had 77 yards on 10 turn (Herrera kick) 11:47 North: Brennan Small 38 pass ing, jumping out to a 22-7 carries, while TraiChean from Fortin (Herrera kick) 8:49 lead in the first quarter and Moore added 44 yards and North: Noel Spencer 5 run (Herrera kick) 2:35 never looking back. two TDs on 10 carries.

FOURTH QUARTER “We really spread the “It was good to see a None ball around (passing) and guy like Moore get an opwe were able to run the portunity tonight,” Sphire ball,” North head coach football game the way it’s said. “He’s one of our Bob Sphire said. “We supposed to be played.” program players and he’s had a lot of guys make Sophomore quarterback worked really hard.” some good plays. I’ve Cade Fortin put together North wasted no time in seen teams in the situation a solid night for North, getting its offense going we’re in really disrespect passing for 250 yards and as the Bulldogs took the the game and their oppotwo touchdowns with one game’s opening drive 65 nent, and our kids played a interception on 14 of 27 at- yards on eight plays for the

By Scott Smith

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NORTH GWINNETT 53, DULUTH 7

first points of the game.

Moore capped off that drive with a 5-yard run up the middle for his first of two TDs in the quarter.

After Moore’s first TD, North would force Duluth (1-7, 0-5) into a three-andout and started another sharp looking drive, reaching all the way into the Duluth 10.

But on third and two, a Fortin pass was batted into the air and picked off

by Brennan Haley, who returned it from his 15 to the North 35.

Four plays later, the Wildcats made North pay when quarterback Isaiah Grim went around the left end and scored on a 6-yard run.

North shook off the Duluth score and came back with touchdown drives on its next two possessions.

The first of those went 78 yards on nine plays and ended with Moore’s sec-

ond TD of the quarter on a 27-yard dash.

The ensuing kickoff would be fumbled and recovered by Colby Jenkins of North, setting up short TD drive of 16 yards that lasted five plays.

Fortin finished it off with a 6-yard scramble around the left end for the TD. Jenkins would help extend the lead on the PAT with a successful pass to Ryan Lovelace to go up 22-7 with 2:04 left in the first.

Duluth put together another solid drive in the second quarter, only to have it end with a blocked field goal on a 39-yard attempt.

That would eventually lead to a successful field goal for North when Manuel Herrera connected from 41 yards out.

Fortin would later hook up with Imatorbhebhe late in the second on a 45-yard TD pass across the middle,

giving North a commanding 32-7 lead at the half.

North added three more scores in the second half, with first on a 20-yard scoop and score from Carlos Wade when Duluth fumbled in the first offensive play in the third.

Fortin later hooked up with Small for his second TD pass of the night, and running back Noel Spencer capped things off with a 5-yard run late in the third.

Grim did all he could in trying to help Duluth battle back, finishing with 119 yards passing on 12 of 21 attempts.

His favorite target was William Huzzie, who had six catches for 80 yards.

“We got the offense going and got some yards tonight,” Duluth head coach Bob Swank said. “Grim and Huzzie played tough, we just didn’t get the ball in the end zone.”

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Shiloh stuns Parkview

Generals earn first win

By Taylor Denman Staff Correspondent

Momentum builder

Archer keeps rolling with thrashing of Knights

By Paul Thomas

ARCHER 42, CENTRAL GWINNETT 6

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LAWRENCEVILLE — There are few things more important for a football team this time of year than momentum. Getting hot at the right time could be the difference between practicing and not practicing on Thanksgiving.

After a 42-6 win over Central Gwinnett Friday night at home, Archer is hoping its momentum will carry it well past Turkey Day and back to the Georgia Dome.

“Like Coach (Andy Dyer) said, ‘It’s time to get the ball rolling,’” Archer quarterback Will Bearden said. “It’s time to pick up our momentum and get it going. Finally get in that groove of putting scores like that on the board every week.”

Archer’s offensive attack was well-balanced as Bearden threw for 302 yards and four touchdowns, and junior Jamyest Williams ran for 139 yards and two TDs. Defensively, Archer (7-1, 5-1 Region 8-AAAAAA) held Central to just 158 yards of total offense as the Black Knights punted nine times.

Receiver Erron Price did have nice night with seven catches for 64 yards as he filled in for the injured Major Bellamy.

Archer defensive tackle Will Choloh forced a sackfumble that was recovered

by Darren Vaughn for the Black Knights (4-4, 3-3) only turnover in the game.

“Just running to the

Central Archer

Archer quarterback Will Bearden (12) looks for a receiver down field during Friday’s game. (Photo: Jim Lacey)

football,” Dyer said of the key on defense. “Getting alignment (right). We talk about alignment, assignment and our guys’ coach (Joel) Bridges and the defensive staff, they did another unbelievable job.

Everybody always talks offense, but defense wins championships. Coach Bridges and our defensive guys do an unbelievable job.”

In the first half, Archer scored twice on touchdown passes of 70-plus yards. Aramis Bryant hauled in a 74-yard pass with 3:13 left in the first quarter as he beat the defense on a go-route.

Juwan Powell scored on a 71-yard pass in the second quarter. Powell caught a screen pass from Bearden on the Archer sideline, but elected to reverse toward the Central sideline, picked up some key blocks and made a defender miss inside the 10 for a 21-0 lead.

Central answered with its lone score of the night as Jeff Days capped off a 69-yard drive with a

3-yard touchdown. The Tigers didn’t flinch as Kyle Davis came up with a leaping grab for a 26yard score with a Central defender pulling on his jersey.

Williams ran for scores of 1 and 36 yards and had just three carries in the second half.

“It started with our Oline,” Williams said. “Our O-line just got a big push starting with E.J. (Price) and the rest of them — Taylor Stein, Connor Sims, J.D. Boone — just all of them getting a big push for me and I was just busting it really.”

Archer added the final score in the second half as Jeremiah Nails scored on 29-yard strike over the middle from Bearden.

The senior signal caller was 16 of 21 and completed passes to six different players, but did loose a fumble that was recovered by Jamal Stewart for Central.

Powell led the way with three grabs for 88 yards, while Bryant had two for 71, Williams had

0 6 0 0 — 6 14 21 7 0 — 42

FIRST QUARTER Archer: Jaymest Williams 1 run (Matthew Fritts kick), 6:13 Archer: Aramis Bryant 74 pass from Will Bearden (Fritts kick), 3:13 SECOND QUARTER Archer: Juwuan Powell 71 pass from Bearden (Fritts kick), 10:11 Central: Jeff Days 3 run (kick blocked), 8:04 Archer: Kyle Davis 26 pass from Bearned (Fritts kick), 6:37 Archer: Williams 36 run (Fritts kick), 4:18 THIRD QUARTER Archer: Jeremiah Nails 29 pass from Bearden (Fritts kick), 6:58 FOURTH QUARTER None

First downs Rushes yards Passing yards Compt-Att-INT Fumbles-lost Penalties-yard

CG ARC 6 11 22-66 28-153 92 302 14-20-0 16-21-0 1-1 2-1 5-25 5-39

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Central: Days 11-31; Nick Partlow 2-21; Trey Vallery 5-10; Jarius Jones 5-8. Archer: Williams 17-139; Keegan Strickland 7-11.

PASSING — Central: Micah Maxey 13-9-0, 92; Partlow 0-1-0, 0. Archer: Bearden 16-21-0, 302.

RECEVING — Central: Erron Price 7-64; Vallery 2-11. Archer: Powell 3-88; Bryant 2-74; Williams 3-49; Davis 5-48; Nails 2-30; Dylan Singleton 1-16

three for 49 and Davis had five for 48.

“What you want to see your football team do is continue to mature and have more and more guys contributing and making plays, and doing things the right way,” Dyer said. “So I’m really pleased with their effort.”

Archer can clinch the No. 2 seed in Region 8-AAAAA with a win next week at Dacula.

Central hosts Parkview as it looks to try and secure a second straight playoff berth.

Rams claim another region title

By Chris Stephens Staff Correspondent

LOGANVILLE — Dimetrios Mason took the opening kickoff back 95 yards as Grayson manhandled Dacula in a 40-0 win which clinched the Region 8-AAAAAA title Friday night.

“That’s six region titles in eight years for us,” Grayson head coach Mickey Conn said. “That’s a credit to our kids and all of the hard work they put in.”

Conn urged Mason to back up to the 5-yard line before the kickoff.

“That’s the first time he’s been kicked to this year and he made a great play,” Conn said.

“I didn’t hear him at first,” Mason said. “I got to the spot just as the ball got there. It was perfect timing. I read one block and went off of it. Once I hit that hole, I knew I had to take it to the house.”

From there, it was all

GRAYSON 40, DACULA 0

Dacula Grayson

0 0 0 0 — 0 12 28 0 0 — 40

FIRST QUARTER Grayson: Dimetrios Mason 95 kickoff return (kick failed) 11:46 Grayson: Mason 24 pass from Chase Brice (kick failed) 1:15 SECOND QUARTER Grayson: Ryan Carriere 5 pass from Brice (Will Van Pamelen kick) 8:40 Grayson: Evan Sturgill 52 punt return (Van Pamelen kick) 6:52 Grayson: Bryce Smith fumble recovery in end zone (Van Pamelen kick) 6:01 Grayson: Ernest Tiller III 16 pass from Brice (Van Pamelen kick) :34 THIRD QUARTER None FOURTH QUARTER None

Rams (9-0, 7-0 Region 8-AAAAAA) as the Falcons didn’t get a first down until there was 5:53 to go in the second quarter.

The teams punted on the next three possessions before Grayson drove into Dacula territory midway through the first quarter.

But a strip and fumble recovery by Dacula’s Jaime Arroyo halted a drive.

But the Falcons couldn’t do anything with it and were again forced to punt.

With a 14-yard scramble on first down by quarterback Chase Brice, the Rams moved the ball downfield and four plays later, Brice found Mason for a 24-yard touchdown pass on a bubble screen, putting the Rams up 12-0.

Early in the second quarter, the Rams scored again thanks in part to a blocked punt by Ismail Abdul. Four plays later, Brice found Ryan Carriere for a five-yard score, putting the Rams up 19-0.

It just got worse for the Falcons from there as Grayson’s Evan Sturgill turned a Dacula punt into a 52-yard return for a touchdown and a 26-0 lead.

On Dacula’s next drive, two backwards plays spelled doom as the second one saw Bryce Smith recover a bad snap in the end zone, making it 33-0

with 6:01 to go in the first half.

Grayson added the final score of the game late in the half, going 73 yards in nine plays with Brice finding Ernest Tiller III in the corner of the end zone from 16 yards out.

Dacula looked as if it would have two chances to score in the third quarter, but a fumble on the 1-yard line on its first possession and an interception by Grayson’s Sam Mitchell on the 5-yard line thwarted those opportunities to score.

“Our defense caused two huge turnovers there,” Conn said. “They take pride in keeping the other team out of the end zone.”

Brice finished the game completing 16 of 24 passes for 160 yards, while Sturgill had 50 yards on four catches.

Dacula (5-3, 4-2) was led by Tre McMillian, who had eight rushes for 64 yards.

Coach’s Take

Archer’s Kyle Davis (11) avoids the tackle from Central Gwinnett’s A.J. McCain (11) during Friday’s game. (Photo: Jim Lacey)

LILBURN — Shiloh rewrote Parkview’s fairy tale Homecoming on Friday, beating the Panthers 26-21 and earning its first win of the season.

“We have a saying, no man is an island,” Shiloh head coach Ryan Andrews said. “That’s all I asked of our guys was to fight and we’ll live with the results at the end.”

Shiloh was down early in the first quarter, but managed to score 26 unanswered points in the first half and hold the Panthers to just seven points for the final 40 minutes of the game.

Leading by three in the fourth quarter, Shiloh drove deep into Panther territory, turning the ball over to Parkview with under two minutes remaining.

Parkview took over from its own 14, but advanced just 17 yards on five plays as time expired.

Shiloh was led by quarterback Jarren Williams, who completed 13 passes for 223 yards, including three touchdown passes.

“He’s a heck of a kid,” Andrews said of his quarterback. “He was overdue to get into that groove, but he’ll be one that’s going to be great.”

The game didn’t start the way it ended for Shiloh.

Parkview scored TDs on its second and third drives of the game — a six-yard pass from quarterback Jack Chambers to wide receiver Tyler Fleetwood followed by a 47-yard dump-andchase from Chambers to Fleetwood.

There wasn’t much time for revelry after Parkview’s early lead. Following the Panther’s second TD, Shiloh’s Kevin Hill returned the ensuing kickoff 88 yards for a TD. That’s when Shiloh’s offense found its rhythm.

Williams completed 11 of 22 passes in the first half, totaling 191 yards.

Shiloh took the lead with just more than three minutes remaining in the half

SHILOH 26, PARKVIEW 21

Shiloh Parkview

6 20 0 0 — 26 14 0 7 0 — 21

FIRST QUARTER Parkview: Tyler Fleetwood 47 pass from Jack Chambers (Will Chandler kick), 6:39 Parkview: Fleetwood 6 pass from Chambers (Chandler kick), 5:09 Shiloh: Kevin Hill 88 kick return, (kick fail), 4:55 SECOND QUARTER Shiloh: DeCarlo Frazier 62 pass from Jarren Williams (kick fail), 11:49 Shiloh: Hill 16 pass from Williams (pass fail), 3:24 Shiloh: Hill 25 pass from Williams (Hill pass from Williams), :24 THIRD QUARTER Parkview: Fleetwood 3 run (Chandler kick), 9:53 FOURTH QUARTER None

when Williams threaded a pass through coverage to Hill for a 16-yard TD. Shiloh drove 69 yards on its following drive, scoring on another Williams-Hill connection with 23 seconds remaining. A two-point conversion gave Shiloh a 26-14 lead at halftime.

Parkview came out with an up-tempo offense in the second half, led by running back Deion Slade and quarterback Jack Chambers. The Panthers opened the drive with a 12-yard run from Slade, a 28-yard run from Chambers then rounded out the 72-yard drive with a direct snap TD run to Fleetwood. Slade rushed for 160 yards, while Fleetwood reeled in four catches for 61 yards in addition to his two TDs. While Shiloh kept to the ground on offense, the General defense came up with couple of crippling turnovers. Devonte Smith came up with a fumble recovery near midfield as Parkview was driving in the third quarter, and Julian McDuffie had an interception when Parkview was at fourth-and-goal from the Shiloh 4-yard line.

The interception transitioned to Shiloh’s 13-play drive for that pinned Parkview too deep to recover.

“I just told them to fight,” Andrews said, just before an assistant showered him with ice. “It sounds cliché but that’s really what I told them.”

ANDY DYER Head coach | Archer What’s your favorite part of coaching high school football? Seeing a team truly bond together and compete for a common goal.

What’s the most challenging part of being a high school football coach?

Raising money to keep a program going.

Who are your role models and why? Definitely my dad. He is the perfect example of a man of Christ-like faith and has always been a Godly example for me. He has never expected anything from me but my best and has always been my No. 1 supporter. I work with young men every day that struggle with issues because their dads are 100 percent performance driven when in reality all the kid wants is their dad’s approval. There is a quote that I love and my dad did this for me, “Prepare the child for the path, not the path for your child.” I’m done preaching now.

Who’s the best player you’ve coached against? Wow, that is a hard one. I have seen some great players in 20 years of coaching. I can’t name just one.

What kind of football player were you? I was one that tried to be the best teammate I could be and I would do anything I was asked to do to help my team win. It’s all about team and team wins.

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Lovett still giving Wesleyan trouble

By Jacob Mayer

“They’ve got some great weapons, but if they don’t get to touch the football ATLANTA — The then they’re not really Wesleyan Wolves’ perfect great weapons to have,” season came to an end Lovett head coach Mike on Friday when an oppoMuschamp said. “That was nent that has caused them the mindset for us. Control constant problems struck the ball, and then try and again, as the Wolves fell put them in bad situations to the Lovett Lions 21-7 at defensively.”

Kilpatrick Stadium.

The Lions did not score Wesleyan (7-1, 4-1 on the opening drive of the Region 6-AA) entered the game but converted on two contest ranked No. 3 in the fourth downs and covered state, but it has never beaten 49 yards in 15 plays until Lovett (5-4, 5-1) in their six Wesleyan forced them to all-time meetings. punt from the Wolves’ 36 “We just couldn’t execute yard line. and get off the field,” WesWesleyan did not run an leyan head coach Franklin offensive play before it fell Buford running back Christian Turner reaches for the goalline during the Wolves’ victory over North Oconee on FriPridgen said. “They’re just behind 7-0. day night. Grant was just short, but the Wolves scored one play later. (Photos: David McGregor) extremely well-coached, and Wesleyan senior wide they’ve got great kids who receiver Kevin Stipe play really hard.” fumbled the punt return on The Wolves were unable his own 7-yard line. Lovett to score until fourth quarter scored two plays later on an when sophomore quarter8-yard TD pass from junior back Banks Ramsey rushed quarterback Brady Tindall five yards into the end zone to sophomore wide receiver for a touchdown that comPeyton Ringer with 4 minpleted an 11-play drive with utes, 34 seconds left in the

By Brandon Brigman 10:34 left in the game. first quarter.

BUFORD 56, Staff Correspondent Wesleyan had the ball Lovett added a TD on its NORTH OCONEE 7 twice more in the final first offensive drive of the N. Oconee 7 0 0 0 — 7 Buford 14 28 14 0 — 56 BUFORD — Buford saw quarter, including an 18-play second quarter when Tindall its 42-game winning streak drive within the final four rushed 17 yards to reach the FIRST QUARTER snapped earlier this year, but minutes after Lovett senior end zone with 8:44 to play Buford: Anthony Grant 8 run (Daniel Garcia kick) 8:14 the Wolves continued ankicker Cole McGowan’s before halftime. The run Buford: Martin Mangram 4 run other streak on Friday night second missed field goal capped a nine-play drive (Jarett Burgos kick) 5:08 North Oconee: Damarco Canty 65 at Tom Riden Stadium. attempt of the night. The during which Tindall rushed pass from Sam Middlebrooks (SiSince No. 3-ranked Wolves reached the Lovett for 62 yards. mon Clarke kick) 4:54 SECOND QUARTER Buford lost to Class 8-yard line, but the Lions He finished with a gameBuford: Brandon Marsh 42 pass AAAAAA’s McEachern, pushed them back to the high 112 rushing yards on from Mic Roof (Nick Chmielowicz kick) 11:16 the Wolves have been on 26 and forced a turnover 19 attempts to go with 10Buford: Mangram 2 run (Garcia a roll in Region 8-AAAA. on downs with 28 seconds of-20 passing for 96 yards kick) 6:47 They posted a 56-7 victory remaining. and a TD. Buford: Jake Simpson 28 pass Buford’s Anthony Grant tries to recover a fumble while from Mic Roof (Burgos kick) 3:12 over North Oconee to win “We kind of opened up For Wesleyan, Ramsey Buford: Joshua Blackwell 7 run jumping on top of North Oconee’s Morgan Maddox in their 24th straight region the field and started doing went 19-for-36 passing (Chmielowicz kick) :57 the third quarter of the Wolves’ 56-7 victory over North THIRD QUARTER game, dating back to 2012. some different stuff, giving with an interception and Oconee.

Buford: T.D. Roof 2 run (Garcia “For five or six weeks we them new looks that they 196 yards, including 112 kick) Buford: Christian Turner 2 run (Burhave really been building group has played better and had a great call and the kid hadn’t seen, really,” Ramsey yards to junior wide receiver gos kick) 2:36 and creating momentum gotten better each week. made a great play. That’s said of the second half.

Harrison Cook, who caught FOURTH QUARTER None and getting better,” Buford There’s a lot of competijust part of football,” Simp“They just kind of put the 11 passes but also lost a head coach Jess Simpson tion on that side of the ball. son said. “We would love to hammer down.” fumble. said. “We’ve had great We’re playing a lot of kids, shut them out every week, The Wolves were down Pridgen said the loss was practices and they have been we playing fast. I think but that’s another thing sack to force another North 14-0 at halftime, but Lovett a wakeup call to his team, really competitive and really we’re doing some good that’s fun about this team.

Oconee punt and Anthony controlled the first half with and he is optimistic it will physical. We’re on track. We things.”

I’ve had teams that are reGrant returned it 25 yards.

40 offensive plays compared help spur the work needed don’t want to have a hiccup Buford scored on six of ally into all that, but these Mic Roof threw his second to 22 for Wesleyan. to finish the season strong. and one of those games its eight first-half posseskids are not stat driven. touchdown pass, this time were it doesn’t go your way sions Friday and was led They have really been about a 28-yard strike to Jake and you’re slow and sloppy. by running back Martin playing, having fun, getting Simpson to push Buford’s We want it to go our way.”

Mangram, who rushed better and competing. They lead to 35-7 with 3:12 left in The win sets Buford up for 38 yards on six carries have players, too, so they the half. for its big regular season with two touchdowns, and are going to make plays The Wolves finished finale against Stephens quarterback Mic Roof. The sometimes.” off the half with a 7-yard County in two weeks. The junior was 12 of 15 for 162 The only blemish by touchdown run by Joshua Wolves play lowly Madison yards with two touchdowns the Wolves defense was Blackwell. Buford’s Nick running back Will Corry

By Scott Scredon Staff Correspondent County (1-7) next week and one interception. followed by a rare mistake Chmielowicz attempted a scurried around left end on before hosting Stephens Buford’s defense gave the by the Buford offense. Roof 40-yard field goal before 4th and goal on the ProviCounty for the region title.

Wolves great field posihad a pass deflected and the half, but it was no good.

SNELLVILLE — Three dence 2 for a 6-0 lead.

Buford has been domition on its first two drives, was intercepted by North Chmielowicz, Daniel Garcia rushing touchdowns by seAided by a Providence nate in region play this starting at the North Oconee Oconee’s Joey Albright. and Jarett Burgos each nior quarterback Drew Rich- pass interference penalty, season, outscoring its oppo- 25 and 6. Anthony Grant The mistake wasn’t costly made PATs for the Wolves. ardson and a stingy defense the Spartans drove 58 yards nents 261-10. The Wolves scored the first touchdown and Buford’s offense came With a mercy-rule runpowered visiting Athens in eight plays for a TD on entered the game with three- and after Joshua Blackback to score on its next ning clock in the second Academy to a convincing their next possession, with straight shutouts, but North well’s 32-yard punt return, four possessions. Mic Roof half, Buford went 12 plays 42-7 victory over winless Richardson snaking 11 yards Oconee ended that streak Mangram scored on a had a 42-yard touchdown to start the third quarter and Providence Christian in a midway through the second in the first quarter with a 4-yard run to put the Wolves pass to Brandon Marsh to scored on a 2-yard T.D. Region 8-A game Friday for a 14-0 lead. Providence long touchdown pass. Other ahead 14-0. start the second quarter and Roof run with 4:59 left in night at Shiloh Community punted after a three and out, than that one play, Buford’s North Oconee briefly go-ahead 21-7. After a T.D. the period.

Stadium. and Richardson raced 48 defense was rock solid the made it a ball game when Roof sack forced a punt, North Oconee fumbled After a scoreless first yards for Athens Academy’s entire night. The unit held Damarco Canty made a Buford went 64 yards on on the opening drive of the period, Richardson took next score on the drive’s secNorth Oconee to just 137 leaping catch and raced past seven plays and finished half and Buford recovered command of the game by ond play for a 21-0 lead. yards of total offense and the defense for a 65-yard with a Mangram 2-yard the ball. Christian Turner executing the read option But Providence came four first downs. touchdown with 4:54 left in touchdown run. scored on a two-yard run to to perfection. After handing to life just before halftime.

“They dominated, they the first quarter.

Da’Mario Lott and Shug push the lead to 56-7 with the ball to running back Will Quarterback Mitchell Miller did,” Simpson said. “That “Credit to them, they Frazier combined for a 2:36 left in the third quarter.

Corry during the Spartans’ led the Storm on a 65-yard first two drives, RichardTD drive that featured runs son confused Providence of 11 yards by Daniel Martin by keeping the ball and and 12 yards by Jeremy scampering past defenders, Hardnett. After moving to

By Nick Suss seconds on the clock,” Shaf- ing to end with you. It’s all scoring on runs of 11, 21 and the Athens Academy 24, HEBRON 29, Staff Correspondent fer said. “I was trying to get up to you guys.’ And they 48 yards in the second and Miller’s 9 run scamper to the GEORGE WALTON 26 them to do the math upstairs came through big.” third periods.

15 gave Providence a 3rd Hebron 7 14 0 8 — 29 G. Walton 14 6 6 0 — 26 MONROE – Hebron because I knew it would be Quarterback Chris McProvidence (0-8, 0-6), still and 6. But on the next play, Christian found itself in the close. But boy, it got about Gee starred for the Lions, seeking its first-ever win in Miller — looking to pass — FIRST QUARTER Hebron Christian: Chris McGee same situation Friday night as close as it possibly could rushing for 85 yards on 13 football in its second full kept the ball and ran around run 19 (Cam Hall kick) 10:23 that Michigan’s football get.” carries with three touchseason, simply couldn’t stop left end for a 15-yard TD. George Walton: JD Buice pass 4 from Buck Fisher (Will Morris kick) team was in last Saturday.

Hebron found itself in the downs and finishing the Richardson on the ground or Richardson and the 7:59 But unlike Jim Harbaugh situation it did because of a day 4-for-8 through the air, through the air. Richardson Spartans quickly sealed the George Walton: JD Buice run 4 (Morris kick) 5:28 and the Wolverines, strong defensive showing as accumulating 93 yards, all finished the night with 130 win in the third quarter with SECOND QUARTER Kevin Shaffer and the Lions the game wound down. Af- in the first half. McGee’s yards rushing on 13 carries two quick TDs. Providence Hebron Christian: McGee run 68 wasted the clock away. ter George Walton blocked effectiveness rushing the and 7 of 10 passing for 67 received the second half (Hall kick) 7:43 George Walton: J.J. Litumbe run 5 Backed inside their own its second punt of the game, ball came in both obvious yards. kickoff, but couldn’t move (Morris kick no good) 3:00 red zone after a series of the Lions’ defense trotted situations, such as his 68“The defense played well, the ball and after a poor punt Hebron Christian: McGee run 6 (Hall kick) 0:09 kneel downs, the Lions lined back out onto the field with yard touchdown rush in the but they were able to hurt a penalty against the Storm, THIRD QUARTER up for the game’s final play just 36 yards of real estate second quarter, and in more us with one concept (the Athens Academy took over George Walton: Will McCullough run 14 (McCullough 2-pt converwith two seconds remaining to defend and 2:20 of time cerebral ones, such as the quarterback keeper),” said on the Providence 25. It took sion pass attempt incomplete) 3:08 on the clock and leading by left to defend it. But two one with which he ended Providence head coach Ken only two plays for RichardFOURTH QUARTER Hebron Christian: Steve Dubose three points. With the punter incompletions, a short gain the first half.

Robinson. “All it takes it son to fake a handoff and run run 2 (Micah Harden catches 2-pt injured and already having and an effectively-game“We told him if what one player not doing what 21 yards up the middle for a conversion from Troy Allen) 10:00 had two punts blocked on ending sack later, the Lions’ you’re going for wasn’t he is supposed to be doing 28-7 lead. the day, Hebron lined up in defense afforded its offense open, throw it in the back and it led to big plays and a The clincher came on the shotgun and risked the the opportunity to finish the of the end zone and kick He remained down on the 21-point lead.”

Providence’s next series turnover. But the risk paid contest. the field goal,” Shaffer said. turf until he was able to be Each offense started when junior linebacker Drew off, as the time on the clock “What I said at the end “But he saw an opening and lifted onto a stretcher and slowly, with Providence Swan scooped up a Storm evaporated and Hebron held was we decided at the he took it. We had no time- later taken off the field in an forcing the Spartans (7-1, fumble and ran 22 yards for on to win 29-26. beginning of the game that outs. I told him playmakers ambulance.

5-1) to punt on its first two a TD. Shaffer laughed when we’ve been receiving every make plays. So he went out The win was Hebron’s possessions. But Providence Mitchell Miller led all trying to explain the feeling game we said this game we and made a play.” first victory over George was pinned down deep in its Providence rushers with 103 of the game’s final few were going to defer and put A scary moment came for Walton in program hisown territory, starting its first yards on 20 carries. He did seconds, saying the situation it on our defense,” Shaffer Hebron when 2:20 remain- tory and pushed the Lions’ two drives on its own 5. not complete a pass in four was “rough.” said. “So with 2:20 left, I ing in the game when kicker record to 6-2, guaranteeing After a short Providence attempts, but Jeremy Hard“We thought it would said ‘It’s on you guys. We Cam Hall was hit attemptthe team its first winning punt set up Athens Academy nett completed 2 of 3 passes be over and they put two started with you, we’re going to punt the ball away. season in five years. on the Storm’s 39, senior for 13 yards.

Staff Correspondent

Rolling on through

Buford continues region win streak

Hebron tops George Walton for first time

Providence falls to Athens Academy

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Members of the Lawrenceville Knights line up on defense during last Saturday’s GFL game against the Buford Wolves.

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Grayson’s Myles Dawson (36) is tackled by Buford’s Julian Martin (31) during last Saturday’s GFL game at Buford High School.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

CHEERLEADING

The Gwinnett Football League’s players and cheerleaders of the week (athletes were selected by his or her coach): FOOTBALL Archer 10-year-old AL North: Myles Parker Buford 6-year-old AL North: Charles Ervin 6-year-old NL North: Trevor Combs 7-year-old NL South: Darren Pinkard 7-year-old NL North: Cole Thompson 8-year-old NL South: Austin Hurd 9-year-old NL East: Kendric Sherman 9-year-old NL North: Kobi Blackwell 10-year-old NL East: Malachi Brown 11-year-old AL East: Elijah Murray 11-year-old AL South: Braydon Cole 12-year-old NL North: Aubrey Smith Eighth grade Division I: Entire team Eighth grade Division II: Jake Pope Dacula 7-year-old NL North: Andrew Agbi Grayson 11-year-old AL East: Johnmond Howard Lawrenceville 6-year-old AL North: Evan Ross 7-year-old AL South: Jordan Jackson 8-year-old AL South: Elijah Loggins 8-year-old AL North: Chase High 9-year-old AL North: Elijah Hollands 9-year-old AL East: Jason Jackson 10-year-old AL East: Sean Moon 10-year-old AL North: Mohammad Souare 11-year-old AL South: Montrez Carter 12-year-old AL North: Dae Dae Reynolds Eighth grade Division I: Jordan Wells Mountain View

Buford’s Javen Sadler (6) leaps into the air while running the ball up the field during last Saturday’s GFL game against the Archer Tigers at Buford High School.

9-year-old NL South: Austin Essex 10-year-old NL North: Jackson Smith Norcross 6-year-old NL North: Whole team 7-year-old AL North: Whole team

Buford’s Ace Edwards (24) runs the ball up the field past Archer’s Winston Gassant (8) during last Saturday’s GFL game at Buford High School.

Eighth grade Division I: Kellen Grave de Peralta North Gwinnett Eighth grade: Josiah Reutener Parkview

7-year-old AL North: Jaden McGee 9-year-old AL East: Keyon Woods 9-year-old AL North: Quinton Slaughter Peachtree Ridge 7-year-old AL South: Elijah Garner

Grayson cheerleaders perform during last Saturday’s GFL game.

Archer Third grade: Kyndall Collins Buford First grade: Piper Wood First grade: Jacie Walsh First grade: Katie Mae Hunt Second grade: Sarah Duran Third grade: Justice Booker Third grade: Audrey Getz Fourth grade: Sophia Quintero Fourth grade: Savannah Wilkes Fifth grade: Madison McCoy Grayson Sixth grade: Emily Tisdale Lawrenceville First grade: Ameera Neal Second grade: Ayanti Bohanon Third grade: Kayla Mosley Fourth grade: Kamron McDonald Fifth grade: Kei’Mirriah Farr Sixth grade: Amani Coleman Seventh grade: Renniya Pettaway Eighth grade: Carmen Holly Mountain View Second grade: Alyssa Cosby Third grade: Alexis Hutson Fourth grade: Delonnie Bowen Fifth grade: Kayla Street Sixth grade: Eliza Matos Sixth grade: Emily Fassett Seventh grade: Samantha Hurmence Seventh grade: Koraima Fuentes Eighth grade: Mackenzie Klien Norcross First grade: Whole team Fourth grade: Reyuna Nance Fifth grade: Whole team Seventh grade: Raijene Murphy Eighth grade: Samantha Kenworthy North Gwinnett First grade: Izabelle Mazuelos Second grade: Chloie Cochran Third grade: Frances Lane Parkview First grade: Raylin Donald-Spencer

Buford’s Graham Houston (3) is tackled by Lawrenceville’s Tre’Shaun Davila (5) and Denovian Flowers (10) during last Saturday’s GFL game.

Recruiting Profile

Army All-American

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Peachtree Ridge’s Nigel Warrior, middle, was presented with his U.S. Army All-American Bowl jersey by Sgt. 1st Class Willard Mora, left, and Capt. Clifford Decoster after being named to the 2016 team on Friday. A press release and photos from the event are attached. (Special Photo)

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CALEB AUER Senior | TE/DE | Buford What schools are currently recruiting you? Air Force, West Point (Army), Jacksonville State, Presbyterian College, UNC Charlotte, Eastern Kentucky, Mercer and The Citadel.

Are there any schools you’re hoping to hear from? I am hoping to hear from Duke and Northwestern, because I have heard nothing but positive endorsements on either of those schools. Both are prestigious degrees as well.

What position do you see yourself playing in college? I see myself playing like a hybrid tight end/full back position. I enjoy blocking a lot and I like to catch a ball every now and then. I would also play defensive end if I needed to.

Who are your role models? My role model would have to be Tim Tebow. I liked the style of football that he played and the tenacity that he played with when he was still playing. And I love his ability to give all the credit to the Lord when it was all said and done.

What’s your pregame routine? I like to sit in my Eno hammock and listen to classical Beethoven. Also, when we go down to the field for walkthroughs before the game, I do them barefooted to feel the grass.

Lions

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“If you go into half (down) 10-0, it’s a little Norcross coach Keith bit different,” Maloof said.

P’tree Ridge 10 7 7 7 — 31 Norcross 0 0 0 0 — 0 Maloof said. “That’s a “But we gave them that credit to (Peachtree Ridge). blunder on special teams FIRST QUARTER Peachtree Ridge: Zaniel Phillips 21 They came out and had a that got them up 17-0. I FG, 6:04 great game plan on defense, think if we get a score (on Peachtree Ridge: Marquez Jackson 1 run (Phillips kick), 1:00 and we didn’t respond ofthe last possession of the SECOND QUARTER fensively.” half), momentum might Peachtree Ridge: Breon Dixon 10 punt return (Phillips kick), 4:18 Taking possession at have changed. Momentum THIRD QUARTER the Norcross 47 following in high school football is Peachtree Ridge: Malik Staples 23 a punt, Peachtree Ridge huge, and we just never run (Phillips kick), 3:06 FOURTH QUARTER moved the ball 43 yards grabbed the momentum.

Peachtree Ridge: Staples 5 run over the next 10 plays, That’s a credit to Peachtree (Phillips kick), 5:03

primarily on the legs on Ridge.”

PR NOR Jackson and Staples.

Staples, Jackson and the First downs 21 4 Rushes-yards 57-319 20-(-21) But the Norcross defense Peachtree Ridge offensive Passing yards 49 98 stiffened and forced the line made sure the Lions Att.-Comp.-INT 4-7-0 8-17-0 Fumbles-lost

0-0

2-0 Lions to settle for Zaniel would never release moPenalties-yards 7-40 4-43 Phillips’ 21-yard field goal mentum in the second half. and a 3-0 lead, with 6:04 Behind an impressive INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Peachtree Ridge: left in the first quarter. blocking surge, the Lions Staples 24-171, Jackson 23-147, After pushing the Blue threw the ball officially Nigel Warrior 3-13, Stephon Bailey 1-4, Connor Heyward 1-3, Devils back 8 more yards just once — two other Fred Payton 1-(-5), TEAM 2-(-14). over the next three plays, completions were negated Norcross: Jalen Peddrew 3-11, Necholas Sermons 3-9, Clay Harthe Lions were able to take by penalties — on 34 ris 3-8, Jacobe Burrell 1-(-4), Omar better advantage of field second-half play, while Peachtree Ridge teammates Marquez Jackson (22) and Malik Staples (21) after a touchSinclair 2-(-4), Max Tracey 3-(-13), Baron Radcliff 5-(-28). position on their next pos- down against Norcross on Friday. (Staff Photo: David Welker) Norcross was limited to PASSING — Peachtree Ridge: session. just 16 snaps in the final 24 Payton 4-7-0 49. Norcross: Tracey This time, they took left in the opening frame. but was hit by Zane Ashley the ball got tipped a little minutes.

8-11-0 98; Radcliff 0-6-0, 0.

RECEIVING — Peachtree Ridge: over at the Norcross 42 Field position was also a as he kicked, and the ball bit and saw an opportuStaples and Jackson did DeAngelo Gibbs 1-44, Christian and overcame a 10-yard factor on Peachtree Ridge’s fluttered only to the 10nity to go catch it, and I most of the heavy lifting, Sutton 1-6, Heyward 1-1, Jackson 1-(-2). Norcross: Burrell 4-21, Jorholding penalty to get into next score late in the first yard line, where Dixon said, ‘I’ve got to go to the combining for 213 yards dan Palmer 2-57, Ricky Reed 1-13, the red zone on DeAngelo half. snatched it out of the air house.’” in the second half, with Sermons 1-7.

Gibbs’ leaping catch of With Norcross forced and sailed into the end Norcross inserted Max Staples capping drives a Fred Payton pass for to punt out of its own end zone to push the Lions’ Tracey in at quarterback But a holding penalty of 65 yards in the third a 44-yard gain to set up zone, Blue Devils punter lead to 17-0 with 4:19 left and finally picked up its 18 yards behind the line of quarter and 82 yards in the Peachtree Ridge at the 1.

Jake Camarda had to corin the half. initial two first downs of scrimmage ended any hopes fourth with touchdowns to Jackson scored on the ral an errant snap under a “At first, I saw the play the game on its next posfor a scoring drive and sent help Peachtree Ridge grind next play to extend the Li- heavy rush. happen and I said, ‘Oh session, and even crossed the Blue Devils into interout the finishing touches to ons’ lead to 10-0 with 1:00 He got the punt away, snap!’” Dixon said. “I saw midfield. mission still down 17-0. the win.

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