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FL AG 1 ( 1 A - 5 A )
12:00 PM - Calvary Day vs. Portal
FL AG 2 ( 6 A - 7 A )
1:30 PM - Hillgrove vs. West Forsyth
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Center Parc Stadium Information .................................................................................6 Fall Champions ..........................................................................................................18 Past State Champions .................................................................................................19
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3:30 PM - Prince Avenue vs. Trinity Christian
Class 7A Team Information ........................................................................................8-9
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7:00 PM - Irwin County vs. Brooks County
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 CL A S S 2 A CH A M P I O NS H I P 12:00 PM - Callaway vs. Fitzgerald
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Class 5A Team Information ....................................................................................12-13 Class 4A Team Information ....................................................................................16-17 Class 3A Team Information ....................................................................................22-23 Class 2A Team Information ....................................................................................24-25 Class 1A-Public Team Information .........................................................................28-29
3:30 PM - Jefferson vs. Marist
Class 1A-Private Team Information ........................................................................30-31
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2020 GHSA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Class 7A
Collins Hill vs. Grayson Wednesday, December 30 | 7:00 PM By Craig Sager II
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COLLINS HILL 12-2, REGION 8 NO. 1 SEED
ollins Hill fell in the first round of three consecutive postseasons prior to reaching the finals for the first time in program history this season. The Eagles have accomplished this feat with a high-tempo offense and a disruptive defense capable of forcing turnovers and producing game changing plays. Leading the playmaking department is one of the most exciting players in the country—junior Travis Hunter. The five-star Florida State-commit has racked up 1,639 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns to go with his 48 tackles and team-high seven interceptions. Junior quarterback Sam Horn has tossed 12 touchdowns through the first four rounds of playoff action this season—including a season-high 371-yard performance in last week’s 31-14 victory over Lowndes. On the defensive line, look out for 6-foot-2, 245-pound senior defensive end James Smith—who has led the team with 171 tackles, 60 tackles for loss and 17 sacks this season.
2020 RESULTS CARROLLTON .............................................46-24 W SPRAYBERRY .............................................34-13 W GRAYSON ......................................................28-7 L ROME .........................................................28-14 W ALPHARETTA ..............................................30-22 W EAST COWETA .............................................24-17 L PEACHTREE RIDGE.......................................42-7 W
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NORTH GWINNETT......................................42-21 W MOUNTAIN VIEW ..........................................42-7 W MILL CREEK ...............................................28-17 W ALPHARETTA ................................................42-7 W DENMARK ....................................................17-6 W PARKVIEW .................................................21-14 W LOWNDES ..................................................31-14 W
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GRAYSON 13-0, REGION 4 NO. 1 SEED
rayson is currently the No. 3 ranked team in the Maxpreps National Rankings and has been at the top of nearly every Class 7A poll for the majority of the year. The Rams have taken their dominance to the next level this postseason where they have stifled the competition with a massive 134-to-6 total margin of victory. Overall, Grayson’s defense has allowed just 7.5 ppg and has shutout four of its last five opponents. On the offensive side, the Rams have lit up the scoreboard with a 38.3 ppg average. This is despite the loss of starting running back and Clemson-signee Phil Mafah the past three rounds. Sophomore Joe Taylor has stepped up with touchdown runs in back-toback weeks and junior Sean Downer has found the endzone in each of the past three rounds. At quarterback is Miami-signee Jake Garcia, who has passed for 1,101 yards and 12 touchdowns in his seven games with the team.
2020 RESULTS JONES COUNTY ..........................................51-13 W MCEACHERN ..............................................55-21 W COLLINS HILL ..............................................28-7 W MILL CREEK ...............................................20-13 W ARCHER .......................................................26-7 W SOUTH GWINNETT ........................................42-7 W PARKVIEW ...................................................47-7 W
BROOKWOOD .............................................58-17 W NEWTON.......................................................37-0 W TIFT COUNTY ................................................43-0 W HARRISON....................................................30-6 W WEST FORSYTH ...........................................33-0 W NORCROSS ..................................................28-0 W
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COLLINS HILL VS. GRAYSON CLASS 7A SKINNY Collins Hill and Grayson met earlier this season and the result was a 28-7 Rams victory. That game was scoreless at the half and tied 7-7 heading into the fourth quarter before Grayson put up 21 points to close it out. Grayson running back Phil Mafah dominated with 23 carries for 175 yards and three touchdowns, but will be sidelined with a leg injury for this rematch. As for the defense, Grayson managed to limit Collins Hill to its fewest points scored in any game this season and will look to do the same. By the time the game finished, the Rams had two interceptions, tallied eight sacks, forced three fumbles and blocked a field goal attempt.
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Rich Dorsey
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12
34
Jayden Faison
LB
11
2
Alex Burgon
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12
35
Brandon Brown
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10
3
Cameron Pedro
WR
11
36
Jayden Davis
DB
10
4
Justin Richardson
DB
12
37
Donald Griffin
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10
5
Sean Norris
WR
12
40
Justin Omojokun
OLB
12
6
Clint Gilbert
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12
41
Cedric Nash
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9
7
Dewayne Smith
QB
12
42
Logan Birdsong
LB
12
8
Fahim Dorsey
WR
12
50
Cedric Richardson
OL/DL
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James Smith
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52
Steven Rusan
OL/DL
12
11
Logan Brown
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12
12
Travis Hunter
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53
Luke Thomas
LB
10
14
Richard Ransom
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Lucas Kulig
OL
11
15
Jaylon Harris
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11
55
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10
16
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11
56
Jaylen George
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WR
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57
Davis Hamilton
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Dion Crawford
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David Reyes
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WR
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59
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Keith Lee
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Collin Rogers
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Logan Arnold
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OL
11
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Asani Redwood
DL
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Bentley White
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Aaron Horton
DB
11
75
Aidan Echols
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Spenser Anderson
RB
11
78
Jonathan Martin
DL
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27
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WR
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28
Claudin Beauvoir
RB/LB
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Nicholas Miranda
K
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30
Grayling Jones
LB
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84
Isaac Bonacci
K
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Franklin Neal Noah Collins Ameer Peacox Jeffrey Dean Jr. Sean Downer Easton Burgess Jeremi Holmes O'Neal Madom Caleb Dickens Eric Gutierrez Garrett Brophy Sydney Harze Adonay Sbhatu Waltclaire Flynn Walker Williams Bryce Jones Tyzen Wilkerson Derrel Farrar Gavin Graham Bryan Amarh James Neal Rodrigo Pulgarin-Quintero Andrew Johnson Jacob Conn Christian Benton Lucas Jones Gabe Upchurch Hadine Diaby Griffin Scroggs Tre Jackson Donovan Thompson Dakota Clark Treyvon Bartley Xander Boyd Marlon Corey TJ Flagg Jacob Shelton Landon Auguster Zamarion Johnson Hezekiah Parker Chuks Ikpechukwu Meer Mehta Kameron Hudson Kannon Martin Nathaniel Edmondson Darren Coleman Keyon Woods Todd Turner Jaidyn Hicks Darren McKenzie Adis Cukovic Kenneth Howard Benjamin Lee Austin Scott Jase Davis Jimmy Gonzalez Eli Hampton Matthew Kilgore
LB DL DB RB RB LB H DL DL OL OL LB DL OL OL OL OL LB DL DL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL DL DL WR DB WR WR WR K WR WR WR DL LB DL DL DL DL DL K K LB
12 12 11 11 11 11 12 11 10 12 12 11 10 9 12 10 12 11 11 10 12 12 9 12 10 9 9 10 11 12 9 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 12 9 9 9 9 10 12 9 12 10 12 9 9 10 12 9
Head Coach: Adam Carter
Assistant Coaches: Matt Park, Ty Lockett, Aaron Nance, Cole Cloer, Aaron Hill, Jacob Timmerman, Stantavious Bryant, Vernon Wright, Masai Dalton, Shelton Carleton, Nick Popiel, Fred Mitchell
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2020 GHSA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Class 6A
Buford vs. Lee County Tuesday, December 29 | 7:00 PM By Craig Sager II
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BUFORD 12-1, REGION 8 NO. 1 SEED
uford took home the program’s 12th state championship last season under first-year head coach Bryant Appling and have returned to the finals carrying a 12-game winning streak. The Wolves have posted a massive 33.1 average margin of victory this season and have cruised through the first four rounds of the playoffs with similar success. Offensively, Buford is averaging 44.8 ppg this postseason and the defense is giving up just 12 ppg. In the Wolves’ 45-26 semifinal victory over Valdosta, Buford jumped out to a 31-0 lead in the first half before closing out the Wildcats. Running back Victor Venn led Buford with 149 yards rushing on 10 carries, including a 22-yard touchdown run in the 44-15 win over Hughes in the quarterfinals and accounted for 142 yards off of 14 carries in the semifinals to go with his three touchdowns.
2020 RESULTS NORTH COBB...............................................28-14 L CARVER-ATLANTA .......................................39-6 W CLARKE CENTRAL ........................................47-0 W CENTRAL GWINNETT ................................... 51-0 W HABERSHAM CENTRAL ................................44-7 W SHILOH ........................................................44-0 W LANIER.......................................................38-10 W
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WINDER-BARROW .......................................45-7 W DACULA .......................................................35-0 W DOUGLAS COUNTY .......................................48-0 W CAMBRIDGE .................................................42-7 W HUGHES .....................................................44-15 W VALDOSTA ..................................................45-26 W
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LEE COUNTY 12-1, REGION 1 NO. 1 SEED
ee County has won 10-straight games heading into kickoff and has the opportunity to win the programs’ third state title in the last four years. In the semifinals, the Trojans were paired up with No. 3 ranked Westlake and were tied 14-14 before exploding to their 35-14 victory with 21 unanswered points. Senior running back and South Carolina signee Caleb McDowell finished with four scores, including back-to-back touchdowns early in the second quarter for a 14-0 lead. McDowell had a game for the ages in the Trojans’ 49-31 win over River Ridge in the quarterfinals. McDowell scored the first of his five touchdowns on a 21-yard score up the middle and added a 75-yard kickoff return, a 49-yard punt return and two more rushing touchdowns in the game. Passing attack, Lee County's features three-star Kentucky signee Chauncey Magwood.
2020 RESULTS MAYNARD JACKSON ....................................44-0 W CRAWFORD COUNTY ....................................66-0 W LOWNDES ..................................................38-13 L LITHIA SPRINGS ..........................................62-6 W WARNER ROBINS .........................................27-7 W TIFT COUNTY ..............................................23-16 W HOUSTON COUNTY .......................................27-6 W
NORTHSIDE-WR ........................................20-14 W VALDOSTA ....................................................41-7 W TUCKER......................................................49-17 W BRUNSWICK ..............................................48-21 W RIVER RIDGE ..............................................49-31 W WESTLAKE .................................................35-14 W
DECEMBER 28-30, 2020
BUFORD VS. LEE COUNTY CLASS 6A SKINNY
This will be the first-ever meeting between Lee County and Buford and this is largely due to the team’s competing in different classifications prior to this recent reclassification cycle. This is Buford’s 20th all-time finals appearance and Lee County’s third. The Wolves have gone 12-and-7 in their 19 in their previous championships, while the Trojans are 2-0 on the big stage. Buford overwhelmed Valdosta in the semifinals, but Lee County also had a big outing when they played Valdosta in their season finale on Nov. 13—picking up a 41-7 victory. Both the Wolves and Trojans are battle-tested heading into kickoff and this is a true battle of champions.
BUFORD WOLVES
LEE COUNTY TROJANS
(Buford, GA) • Green, Gold # 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 38 39 40 40 41 42 42 43
Name Tommy Beauglas Amari Wansley Boyd Farmer CJ Clinkscales Victor Venn Ryland Gandy Brandon Castro Tommy Beauglas Nick Perry Ashton Daniels JT McCullough Jake Pope Cole Wright Will Harkness Dylan Wittke Caden Williams Aiden Wilson Timi Olawole Jake Hill Carson Garrison Gabe Ervin Jr. Jake Brittle Isaiah Bond Heath Slaton Zack Salo Emmanuel Malala Dajuan Fields Tobi Olawole Dawson Andrew Victor Payne Cole Taylor Eli Parks Malachi Harling Nate Norys Adrian Osorio Machkye Sheffie Alijah Williams Jayvion Sims Anthony Cherry Tayshaun Pittman Jacob Galbraith Ayden Digiacomo Corbin Mewborn Ben Martin Oscar Benitez Ja'Quez Sims Malik Spencer
Pos. LB/FB WR/DB WR/DB RB/DB RB/DB WR/DB RB/DB LB/FB TE/LB QB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB FB/DE QB WR/DB WR/DB TE/LB RB/LB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/LB WR/DB FB/LB FB/DE WR/DE FB/DE WR/DB WR/DB FB/LB WR/DB TE/DE FB/LB WR/LB WR/DB WR/DB WR/LB
Gr. 12 12 12 11 11 11 12 12 12 11 10 11 12 11 11 12 10 12 12 12 12 12 11 12 11 12 12 11 11 11 10 11 10 11 12 11 10 11 12 10 11 12 10 11 11 10 11
44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 64 65 66 67 70 72 73 75 77 79 80 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 90 91 92 93 94 96 98 99
Aubrey Smith Joseph Hunt Christian Butler Brett Rogers AJ Bond Je'Marcus White River Wilson Caleb Archer Joseph Miller Devon Birdwell Luis Saenz Matthew Alexander Nikolas King Zach Pacheco Malik Cunningham Ian Chandler Jackson Favors Drew Avant Mack Green Paul Mubenga Aiden Jeter Chad Maiseroulle Trevor Gutierrez Jacob Smith Sho Mitchell Jeremiah Maxey TJ Loew James Gonzalez Wyatt Getz Zach Jonansen Wyatt Sullivan Jordan Castro Jack Damron David Peek Eli McElwaney Josiah Wyatt Peyton Rinker Quentien Williams Christopher Larrazabell Japhet Mubenga Braxton Guiney Carson Perry London Williams Amir Hartford Jerald Matherson Daniel Ortiz Miguel Perez Alejandro Mata
Head Coach: Bryant Appling
(Leesburg, GA) • Red, White
FB/LB FB/LB FB/LB TE/DE WR/DB LB OL/DE OL/DT OL/DE OL/DT TE/DE OL/DT OL/DE FB/LB OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DE OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DE WR/DB WR/DB WR WR/DB WR/LB TE/DE TE/DE TE/DE TE/DE WR/DB WR/DB TE/DE WR/DB TE/DE TE/DE TE/DE TE/DE LB/K P/K P/K
11 11 10 12 10 11 11 12 11 12 11 12 12 11 12 10 11 10 12 10 10 12 10 12 11 10 12 11 10 11 11 10 10 11 10 11 11 12 10 11 10 11 10 11 10 10 10 11
Assistant Coaches: JJ Chatmon, Gus Condon, Michael May, Matt Winslette, Fyrone Davis, Bryan Rogers, David Snell, Drew Dasher, Andre Johnson, Kyle Manley, Sean Gilbert
# 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
Name Cedric Wynn Anthony Mcgrady Eric Sanders John Crickmar David Goodwin Taylor Day Caleb Mcdowell Jaron Willis Braxton Honer Chauncey Magwood Jevell Fugerson Andrew Willis Jarrod Woods Quavian Carter Smith Pinson Brandon Bush Sean Lee Luke Addison Kaden Wilson Dozier Swain Thomas Willis Aj Patrick Baron Hopson Tyrus Washington Tyler White Preston Simmons Brady Henderson Josh Macklin Dylan Smith Chris Jenkins Chris Loubier Calvarious Armstrong Jagary Rogers Gage Belk Cory Mcdowell Juwan Bailey Caleb Norman James Renfro Tylr King Jay Spence Ben Singleton Leon Allen Andrew Nguyen Wiley Geer Jameel Mitchell Gavin Lacey Damarion Roberts Lake Wilson Ashton Goodman Jameson Lincy Justin Gregory Mac Smurda William Lee Marique Mcwhorter Cade Maxwell Josh Valdez Kyler Hanna Tyson Lowe Nehemiah Mccloud Malik Brackins Clay Schmidt John Giese
Pos. DB DB LB DB WR QB RB DB RB QB WR DB LB WR/DB QB DB QB WR WR QB QB WR LB WR DB RB DB DB WR RB DB WR WR WR DB LB DB WR DB DB DB RB DB LB RB DB RB/DL RB RB DB DB DB QB RB LB RB RB LB DL DL TE RB
Gr. 12 12 12 10 12 10 12 11 9 12 10 12 12 11 12 12 12 11 12 9 10 12 12 11 10 12 10 11 11 11 10 10 11 10 9 11 10 11 10 11 10 10 12 11 11 10 11 10 10 10 11 10 10 12 12 11 11 11 9 11 12 10
48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 55 56 57 58 59 60 60 61 62 63 64 65 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 84 84 85 85 86 86 87 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 97 98 99
Matt Land Justin Cabitat Wyatt Griffin Dontae Tinson Hunter Janes Kaden Schlegel Alex Munro Qae'Shon Sapp Angel Fausto Chase Cole Riley Bynum Trey Newberry Jackson Howell Charlie Kress Chandler Bryan Larson Newsome Daniel Mcdowell Caleb Hall Alex Manuel Kam'Ron Daniels Dillon Long Nic Jones Anthony Powell Ethan Rogers Gavin Mcdonald Mason Newell Collin Galligan Jeffrey Bryan Gabriel Rosado Jacob Brim Owen Greene Wyatt Waddell Willie West Zach Cleveland Clint Hyde Eric Fischer Jordan Williams Shamar Lake Mason Wade Kason Hooks Jakobe Jones Jacob Osborne Jordan King Milton Prince Conner Smith-Iddings John Hopson Kam Bell Maddox Powers Jamarrion Jones Antavious Coe Evan Pate Alex Collins Austin Hunt Jaydon Cory Matt Kennedy Cameron Green Philip Tran Omar White Maxwell Collins Jase Angry Myles Fletcher Wyatt Hurst
LB DB LB LB LB OL LB OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL K OL OL OL OL WR DL WR DB WR LS WR WR WR WR WR WR WR LS WR K K DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL P
10 10 10 10 10 10 9 11 9 12 12 10 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 9 12 10 10 10 10 10 12 11 11 11 10 10 12 10 9 11 12 10 10 11 11 10 11 10 10 10 10 10 11 12 11 12 9 12 12 12 9 10 9 10 11
Head Coach: Dean Fabrizio
Assistant Coaches: Jason Butler, John Flath, Jim Kremer, Russ Waters, Rick Carr, Condre Payne, Flash Davis, Jeff Hunter, Deon Lanier, Nick Towns, Jonathan Thompson, Mitch Belker, Adam Holley
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Class 5A
Cartersville vs. Warner Robins Wednesday, December 30 | 3:30 PM By Seth Ellerbee
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CARTERSVILLE 12-1, REGION 7 NO. 2 SEED
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WARNER ROBINS 12-1, REGION 1 NO. 1 SEED
he Hurricanes have had quality production from two quarterbacks – seniors Stratton Tripp and Carlos Del Rio-Wilson – who combine for 24 touchdowns and over 2,700 yards passing. Wilson adds 40 carries for 289 yards and five touchdowns. The two quarterbacks lead an offense that averages 190 passing to 129 rushing yards per game. The duo has passed to nine different receivers with senior Devonte Ross leading the team with 43 receptions for 876 yards and 10 touchdowns. Senior Sam Phillips has 65 receptions for 820 yards and five touchdowns and sophomore Collin Fletcher has three touchdown receptions. On the ground, senior Quante Jennings Jr. has 138 carries for 893 yards and 22 touchdowns to lead the back field. Sophomore Malachi Jefferies has 13 carries for 168 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, senior Evan Slocum leads with 84 tackles and one tackle for a loss. Senior Gavin Geros has 73 tackles and seven tackles for a loss.
he Demons run, and they run a lot. Warner Robins averages 242 rushing to 177 passing yards per game and its stalwarts are senior quarterback Jalen Addie and senior back Ahmad Walker. The duo combines for 22 touchdowns, each with 11. When Addie and Walker are stymied, in comes senior Jahlen Rutherford and sophomore Malcom Brown, who combine for 2,030 yards and 17 touchdowns. Addie is 119-of-197 passing for 1,944 yards and 21 touchdowns with just five interceptions. Senior Armon Porter has 28 catches for 687 yards and eight touchdowns to lead a stall of eight receivers with at least one touchdown. Junior Daveon Walker (6 touchdowns) and senior Kaleb Howard (5 touchdowns) are the most productive targets behind Porter. Warner Robins beat Union Grove and Woodward handedly in the first two rounds before beating Blessed Trinity in the quarterfinals to end the Titans’ streak of three consecutive titles (4A).
2020 RESULTS
2020 RESULTS
MORROW .....................................................42-0 W WEST FORSYTH .........................................28-17 W ALEXANDER .................................................35-3 W CREEKSIDE ................................................21-18 W CHEROKEE ..................................................14-12 L CASS ............................................................59-0 W HIRAM........................................................51-26 W
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WOODLAND-CARTERSVILLE........................47-0 W CALHOUN ...................................................31-14 W MAYNARD JACKSON ....................................56-6 W ST. PIUS X ..................................................31-19 W WARE COUNTY ...........................................34-31 W COFFEE .................................................... 24-17 W
VALDOSTA ............................................ 28-25 W (F) ARCHER .......................................................42-7 W NORTHSIDE-WARNER ROBINS ....................47-0 W HOUSTON COUNTY .....................................44-10 W LEE COUNTY..................................................27-7 L CAMDEN COUNTY ........................................43-7 W WARE COUNTY ...........................................22-19 W
WAYNE COUNTY ...........................................40-6 W VETERANS..................................................49-21 W UNION GROVE ..............................................49-7 W WOODWARD ACADEMY ................................30-7 W BLESSED TRINITY ......................................35-28 W JONES COUNTY ..........................................56-21 W
DECEMBER 28-30, 2020
C A R T E R S V I L L E V S . WA R N E R R O B I N S CLASS 5A SKINNY For the Demons’ seniors – those who have been with the program since freshman year – know what it's like to make it to the state championship game in each year of their high school careers. And in each of those three appearances, the Demons have been left searching for the program’s fifth title. The Demons lost in the championship game in 2017 and 2018, first under Mike Chastain and last season in head coach Marquis Westbrooks’ first year. Can Cartersville return to glory in a new class? Cartersville won back-toback 4A titles in 2015 and 2016 under head coach Joey King and were led by Trevor Lawrence, Clemson’s national championship winning quarterback. In his last season, King coached the Hurricanes to the title game in 2018 before losing to Blessed Trinity. Last season, Conor Foster coached Cartersville to the quarterfinals in his inaugural season.
CARTERSVILLE HURRICANES
WARNER ROBINS DEMONS
(Cartersville, GA) • Purple, Gold
# 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41
Name Kyler Johnson Quante Jennings Evan Slocum Sam Phillips Turner Abernathy Jalen Thomas Stephen Rowser Amari White Caleb Cooley Paul Gamble Brynen Wilkins Amarai Orr Stratton Tripp Devonte Ross Kendrick Price Jake Parker Ben Robinson Kolbe Benham Jacob Ray Carlos Del Rio-Wilson Gavin Geros Trey Holstein Jaqualyn Mayhall Clayton Long Earl Harris Jaylon Benham Jaylon Akins Richard Houston Brittan Walker Britt Mitchell Nasir Grandberry Jairo Martinez Kace Adams Khristian Lando Tate Smith Sh'del Bonadie Malachi Jeffries Rashar Locklear Collin Fletcher Gib Williams Dorian Randle Ahmari Thomas Pierce Mullinax Rashun Hurst
Pos. WR RB DB,RB DB,WR DB, WR DB,RB OLB, TE RB DB, WR QB DB, WR LB,WR QB DB,WR DB, WR QB DE, TE DB,WR LB,WR QB LB TE DB,WR DB,WR DB,RB DB,WR LB LB, RB DB OLB DL, TE LB DB,WR LB, RB LB DB LB,RB LB DB,WR LB RB LB LB,RB DL
Gr. 12 12 12 12 9 12 9 11 9 10 11 12 12 12 9 11 11 12 11 12 12 12 11 12 12 11 12 9 12 11 11 12 10 9 11 12 10 12 10 11 11 10 10 12
42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 71 74 75 76 77 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 91 92 93 98
Brody Mott Myles Forristall Emmanuel Hayes Christian Wood KJ Johnson Jaylyn Scott Connor Brasfield Cam Perry Quisean Witherspoon Toronto Wynn Martavius Cochran Garyton Davis Hayden Cagle Jaden Akins Devin Luckett Davis Wilkey Chase Barger Shadre Hurst JoJo Scott Keylan McCarty Matthew Williams Jaden Cureton Devin HIll Jacob Evans Delroy Hurst Gordon Elzey Luke Leeson Johnathan Cline Luke Surrett Andrew Murray Christian Johnson Malachi Toliver Braylon Inman Phillip Schiltz Andrew Elizalde Zayne Canady Eric Toviave Brian Scales Morocco Wilkey Chris Ryan Harley McBride Jesse Grogan Osiel Nava Oscar Hernandez Jesus Gutierrez
Head Coach: Conor Foster
(Warner Robins, GA) • Cardinal & White LB LB,TE DL,LB LB LB DE,TE LB, TE LB OL DL, OL DL, OL OL OL DL,OL OL OL LB DL, OL OL DL, RB LB DL,OL DL,OL DL,OL DL, OL OL LB, OL OL OL OL DL OL DB,WR DB,WR K DB,LB WR DB, WR DB,WR DB,WR DB DL K K K
Assistant Coaches: Reggie Perkins, Joel Miller, Shane McPherson, Michael Bail, Tyson Foster, Jim Jones, Josh Flowers, Mike Candela, Joe Scott, Quinn Hartman, Cedric Ward, Jeremy Knight, Wade Stewart, Collin Barber
11 10 12 9 10 10 9 11 12 11 9 12 12 10 12 9 12 11 10 9 11 10 10 11 9 11 10 10 9 11 11 9 10 10 12 10 11 12 10 10 11 12 10 12 9
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
Name Jalen Addie Jahlen Rutherford Antwon Jackson D'Marion Sturn Terrell Kemp Christon Lane Jafredrick Perry Kaleb Howard Xavier Hill Armon Porter Keontae Rhymes Marquiz Gray Chaz Sturn Daveon Walker Cian Lewis Corey Petty Montrez Dinkins Isiah Canion Deondre King Jonathan Allen Jacarious Carter Demarcious Robinson Santanna Willis Cam Flowers Cooper Avery Cary Payne Emmanuel Brown Amir Quick Rj Adair Malcom Brown Marquis Mckenzie Ryan Young Jodie Mccray Jarvis Mcnair Chaveyon Buckner Trey Gunnings Jalin Baker Jahziah Avilez Camren Matthews Ahmad Walker Titorio Smith Donovan Sutton Jaquis Bender Christian Yokley
Pos. QB RB/DB DB/WR DB/RB LB QB DB WR DB/WR WR DB DB DB WR/DB DB WR/DB LB QB TE WR LB LB DL QB TE K WR DB DB RB DB LS LB DB LB RB DB WR LB LB/RB RB LB DB DB
Gr. 12 12 11 11 12 11 11 12 12 12 11 11 10 11 10 11 11 9 12 11 11 12 12 9 10 12 10 10 10 10 11 12 11 11 12 9 11 9 12 12 10 11 10 12
39 40 41 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 52 53 54 55 56 57 60 61 62 65 66 67 70 72 74 75 76 77 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 89 92 93 94 95 96 98 99
Andrew Mcgee Jakobi Johnson Khebrion Puchoon Tj Thomas Xavier Felder Brennan Long Zaquan Kinchens Will White Brian Jackson Marquis Jordan Barrett Batten Jonathan Hardage Jaden Murray Adrian Allen Jamie Pritchett Brent Grant Amontee Washiington Chandler Rutledge Noah Stovall Ej Carter Bobby Hutchinson Brandon Delacruz Dezma Hodges Zack Dixon Ethan Georgia Nicolas Reeves Cj Brooks Jose Gonzalez Demetrius Austin Emandre Brown Myles Joyner Christian Mcmann Daniel Barber Recordo Tarver Victor Burley Chayce Smith Jackson Mccook Carl Ingram Jalen Miller Sean Morris Tavaris Allen Dj Perkins Jadarrian Smith Javar Jordan
LB LB LB RB LB K LB RB RB DL LB OL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL OL OL WR WR WR WR K WR DL DL K DL DB DL DL DL DB DL
12 10 10 9 9 11 9 12 9 10 12 9 9 9 9 9 11 10 11 10 12 11 11 11 12 9 11 11 11 81 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 11 10 11 9 12
Head Coach: Marquis Westbrook
Assistant Coaches: Jordan Singletary, Jeremy Edwards, Tim Bynum, Chris Reeves, Antonio Talton, Kelly Chastain, Micheal Rowley, Sean Lenderman, Jeremy Avery, Moses Allen, Dedric Early, Taran Upshaw, Jerry Stephens, Daryl Davis, Josh Greene, Anthony Morley, Blake Davis, Eli Mashburn, Brian Watts, Travis Polk
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2020 GHSA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Class 4A
Jefferson vs. Marist Tuesday, December 29 | 3:30 PM By Craig Sager II
Photo courtesy of Alan Cortez
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JEFFERSON 12-0, REGION 8 NO. 1 SEED
efferson sits one victory away from taking home its second state title after clinching its first-ever state title in 2012. The No. 2 ranked Dragons have topped No. 3 ranked Carver-Columbus (28-22) and No. 4 Benedictine (42-35) the past two rounds and their playoff gauntlet continues with their showdown against No. 1 Marist. Jefferson’s offense this season has lit up the scoreboard for 44 ppg and it is powered by the Dragons’ exceptional ground game that averages 285 yards per game. Spearheading this attack is five-star junior phenom Malaki Starks. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound junior has accounted for 11 passing touchdowns and 1,457 rushing yards to go with his 24 rushing scores. In Jefferson’s 42-35 semifinal win over Benedictine, Starks took a season-high 30 carries for 321 yards and four touchdowns and also completed two passes, including a 32-yard touchdown pass to junior Spencer Neese.
2020 RESULTS
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MARIST 12-0, REGION 6 NO. 1 SEED
arist’s defense has produced the most successful statistical season in the entire state this season. Just two of the War Eagles’ 12 opponents have scored touchdowns and the unit is allowing just 2.83 ppg. This defensive success is coupled with the disciplined offensive production that Marist is renowned for and the offense is putting up 37.4 ppg. In last week’s 42-0 win over Bainbridge, quarterback Champ Davis and fullback Andrew Mannelly both rushed for a pair of touchdowns. Davis found the end zone in the first and third quarters, and Mannelly rushed for a 12-yard touchdown in the second and another in the third to put Marist ahead 35-0 before it pulled its starters. Lincoln Parker also rushed for a goal-line touchdown in the first quarter for the War Eagles, and Preston Larmore capped the scoring with a 5-yard TD run with 8:14 remaining in the game.
2020 RESULTS
CENTRAL GWINNETT ....................................61-7 W
CHESTATEE .................................................67-12 W
HOLY INNOCENTS'........................................43-0 W
MILLER GROVE ............................................49-0 W
RABUN COUNTY .........................................28-14 W
MADISON COUNTY .......................................47-0 W
WOODWARD ACADEMY ................................23-3 W
MAYS .........................................................52-21 W
MOUNTAIN VIEW ..........................................40-7 W
MT. ZION-JONESBORO .................................65-0 W
HAMPTON ....................................................45-0 W
CENTRAL-CARROLL ....................................49-0 W
HART COUNTY ............................................26-19 W
HAPEVILLE CHARTER...................................35-0 W
HAPEVILLE CHARTER...................................30-0 W
FLOWERY BRANCH ......................................24-0 W
FLOWERY BRANCH ....................................40-10 W
CARVER-COLUMBUS .................................28-22 W
ARABIA MOUNTAIN ......................................33-3 W
PERRY ..........................................................36-7 W
CEDAR SHOALS............................................49-0 W
BENEDICTINE .............................................42-35 W
STEPHENSON ...............................................23-0 W
BAINBRIDGE ................................................42-0 W
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JEFFERSON VS. MARIST CLASS 4A SKINNY No. 1 Marist and No. 2 Jefferson faceoff for the first time in history and put their undefeated 12-0 records on the line. This matchup could end up being the most intriguing in all the classifications due to Marist’s outstanding defense being put to the test against Jefferson’s Malaki Starks led offense. Starks is the No. 4 rated player in the state for the Class of 2022 and is coming off a heroic five-touchdown performance in the semifinals. As for the Jefferson defense, the Dragons will have to account for the well-oiled machine that has been Marist’s offense throughout this season. Both teams will look to establish their ground games and field position will be a premium in this highly-anticipated battle.
MARIST WAR EAGLES
JEFFERSON DRAGONS
(Atlanta, GA) • Blue, Gold
(Jefferson, GA) • Blue, Red
#
Name
Pos.
Gr.
35
Roger Hulsey
WR/DB
10
#
Name
Pos.
Gr.
42
Tyler Hare
TE, DB
12
1
Kolton Jones
RB/DB
12
36
Dillon Whitfield
WR/LB
10
10
Champ Davis
QB, DB
11
45
Jake Rodney-brown
RB, LB
11
2
Elijah Dewitt
WR/DB
10
40
Xavier Minish
RB/DB
9 10
12
46
Andrew Mannelly
RB, LB
11
12
WR/DB
WR, DB
RB/DB
Jarki Hardeman
Josh Moore
Kam Robinson
41
11
3 4
Dawson Crawley
WR/DB
11
42
Reese Johnson
FB/LB
11
Greg Pappas
RB, DB
11
5
Tre Reece
RB/OLB
10
43
Jordan Perry
RB/DB
11
11
6
Nick Evans-Cofer
WR/DB
12
44
Nathan Gaddy
FB/LB
45
Kadin Bailey
LB/RB
50
Brian Habeck
51
7
Clayton Phillips
WR/DB
10
8
Hunter Blayton
RB/DB
12
9
Carter Stephenson
QB/DB
12
10
Paxton Corkery
FB/LB
12
11
Bowman Horn
RB/DB
10
12
Sammy Maxwell
WR/DB
10
12
Blake Gay
WR/LB
12
13
Michael Sheehan
QB/DB
10
14
Kade Hamilton
WR/DB
12
15
Austin Redmon
RB/DB
11
16
Justin Beatty
QB/LB
9
17
Carter Isaacs
DS/DE
12
18
Max Aldridge
QB/LB
10
19
Zak Skinner
WR/DB
10
20
Hop Aldridge
WR/DB
12
21
Rem Maxwell
TE/LB
12
22
Spencer Neese
WR/LB
11
23
Germaine Sims
WR/DB
11
24
Malaki Starks
ATH/QB/DB
11
25
Levin Jones
RB/DB/K
11
26
Chase Johnson
RB/DB/K
10
27
Clayton Beine
WR/DB
28
Welton Wall
30 31 32
12
Eli Clarkson
QB, DB
10
48
12
Eli Clarkson
QB
10
49
Cooper Felty
WR, DB
10
13
DJ Mazzone
QB
10
50
Brendan Nolte
OL, DL
11
11
14
Dawson Jones
K, P
11
51
Brendan Reback
OL, DL
12
OL/DL
11
15
Thomas Rollauer
RB, DB
12
52
Ryan Phelan
OL, DL
11
Guy Carson
OL/LB
10
53
Colton Dufresne
OL/DL
12
Andrew Hamby
OL, DE
11
54
Dylan Ryoul
OL/DL
11
56
Colton Steele
OL/DL
12
16
Paul Flor
WR, DB
12
54
17
George Parker
WR, DB
12
55
Drew Prieto
OL, DE
10
18
Hayden Richardson
QB
11
56
Henry Clark
OL, DL
12
Michael Schoenberg
RB
10
58
Thomas Markwalter
LS
12
Chandler Heath
WR, DB
11
60
Gardner Stenglein
OL, DE
11
Joe Childs
OL, DL
12
57
Michael Holcombe
OL/DL
11
19
58
Riley Rainey
OL/LB
10
20
60
Peyton Stanton
OL/LB
10
21
Justin Hartwell
WR, DB
12
61
62
Carson Woodward
OL/DL
12
63
Zach Combs
OL/DL
11
22
Will Gerrick
RB, DB
11
62
William Schulman
OL, DL
12
68
Cole Patterson
OL/DL
11
23
Ian Otten
RB, DB
12
64
O'keefe Mckinney
OL, DL
10
70
Connor Welborn
OL/DL
10
25
Charlie Fleming
WR, DB
12
66
Will Blair
OL, LB
12
71
Will Weathers
OL/DL
10
26
Connor Kritzer
WR, DB
12
67
William Cornwell
OL, DL
11
Drew Chastain
OL, DE
11 11
72
Bryson Hill
OL/DL
10
27
Michael Wilson
WR, DB
12
70
74
Hayden Dial
OL/DL
10
28
Walker Richens
RB
9
71
William Fenstermacher
OL, DL
76
Brennan Carter
OL/DL
10
77
Brian Senter
OL/DL
9
29
Quinn Gooding
RB, DB
11
72
Chip Nash
OL, DL
11
78
Jamarcus Hill
OL/DL
11
30
Preston Larmore
RB, LB
11
73
Ian Erickson
OL, DL
12
80
Oscar Escobedo
LB/TE
10
32
Colin Albright
RB, DB
11
76
Steven Nahmias
OL, DL
11
81
Kris Carrs
WR/DB
12
33
Demetri Pappas
WR, DB
11
77
Davis McKenna
OL, DL
12
82
Jaheim Hardy
TE/DE
12
34
Grey Taylor
RB, LB
12
79
Kevin McDonald
OL/DL
10
10
83
Logan Johnston
WR/DB
10
WR/DB
10
35
Joseph Patin
RB, LB
11
80
Justin Hartwell
CB, WR
12
84
Stephen Warren
WR/DB
12
Isaiah Copeland
FB/LB
10
85
Skylar Zimmerman
WR/LB
9
36
Bryce Bergey
WR, DB
12
81
Derek McDonald
TE, DE
12
Xavier Richie
FB/LB
11
86
Donovan Veasley
TE/DE
12
38
Wright Formisano
WR, DB
12
82
Ty Cosse
WR, DB
11
Austyn Lane-Logan
WR/DB
10
88
Jack Eubanks
WR/LB
10
Joshua Moore
WR, DB
12
39
Ryan MacGinnitie
K, P
12
83
Lincoln Parker
RB, LB
12
86
Carter Crock
TE, DE
11
Nolan Pozzobon
RB, LB
11
89
Billy Roche
TE, LB
11
33
Dalen Gales
WR/DB
11
95
Vermarion Davis
WR/DB
10
40
34
Stefyn Lowery
DE/DS
11
99
Owen Botts
K/P
10
41
Head Coach: Gene Cathcart
Assistant Coaches: Mike Doolittle, Ken Ray, Bob Gurley, Coleman Cunningham, Tom Parker, Wayne McCarty, Justin Meyer, Matt Stephenson, Brandon Vinson, Wayne Wheeler, Jordan Perdue, Devon Gales, Matt Sims, Rusty Newman, Dawson Bryan, Amos Tift
Head Coach: Alan Chadwick
Assistant Dan Perez, Gary Miller, Paul Etheridge, Jef Euart, Jim Showfety, Jordan Smnellings, Justin Moore, John Embry
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2020 GHSA FALL STATE CHAMPIONS CROSS COUNTRY - BOYS
ONE-ACT PLAYS
AAAAAAA ..................................................................................................................................... Marietta
GHSA STATE ONE-ACT PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL OCCUR IN FEBRUARY
Kamari Miller, Marietta, 15:29.72
AAAAAAA ............................................................................................................................ FEB. 13, 2021
AAAAAA .................................................................................................................................. Cambridge
AAAAAA .............................................................................................................................. FEB. 20, 2021
Johnathan Greene, Evans, 16:36.49
AAAAA ................................................................................................................................. FEB. 13, 2021
AAAAA ........................................................................................................................................ St. Pius X
AAAA ................................................................................................................................... FEB. 13, 2021
Christian Gonzalez, Decatur, 16:33.87
AAA ...................................................................................................................................... FEB. 20, 2021
AAAA ......................................................................................................................................... Chestatee
AA ........................................................................................................................................ FEB. 13, 2021
Davis Potts, North Oconee, 16:16.66
A-Private ............................................................................................................................. FEB. 20, 2021
AAA ....................................................................................................................................... Westminster
A-Public............................................................................................................................... FEB. 13, 2021
Justin Wachtel, Mary Persons, 15:51.53
SOFTBALL
AA .....................................................................................................................................................Lovett
AAAAAAA .............................................................................................................................. East Coweta
Edward Blaha, Pace Academy, 16:28.36
AAAAAA ....................................................................................................................................... Lassiter
A-Private ....................................................................................................................................Wesleyan
AAAAA ................................................................................................................................. Jones County
Zackary Truitt, Landmark Christian, 16:05.43
AAAA ............................................................................................................................ Heritage-Catoosa
A-Public................................................................................................................................... Commerce
AAA .............................................................................................................................................. Ringgold
Brandon Martin, Commerce, 16:50.07
AA ........................................................................................................................................ Heard County A-Private ....................................................................................................................................Mt. Paran A-Public.................................................................................................................................. Gordon Lee
VOLLEYBALL CROSS COUNTRY - GIRLS
AAAAAAA ................................................................................................................................. Alpharetta
AAAAAAA ..................................................................................................................................... Marietta
AAAAAA ..........................................................................................................................................Buford
Carmel Yonas, South Forsyth, 18:48.88
AAAAA .........................................................................................................................................McIntosh
AAAAAA .............................................................................................................................................Pope
AAAA ............................................................................................................................................... Marist
Makena Gates, Creekview, 18:43.60
AAA ....................................................................................................................................... Westminster
AAAAA ........................................................................................................................................ St. Pius X
AA/ A-Public ..................................................................................................................... Pace Academy
Mary Brady, St. Pius X, 18:47.62
A/ A-Private .....................................................................................................................Holy Innocents'
AAAA ............................................................................................................................................... Marist Katherine Law, Jefferson, 19:24.08
CHEERLEADING GHSA STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL OCCUR IN FEBRUARY
AAA ....................................................................................................................................... Westminster
AAAAAAA ............................................................................................................................ FEB. 16, 2021
Caylee Wagner, North Hall, 19:08.60
AAAAAA .............................................................................................................................. FEB. 16, 2021
AA ...................................................................................................................................... Pace Academy Sydney Lamberson, Lovett, 20:08.88 A-Private ....................................................................................................................................Wesleyan
AAAAA ................................................................................................................................. FEB. 16, 2021 AAAA ................................................................................................................................... FEB. 16, 2021 AAA ...................................................................................................................................... FEB. 16, 2021 AA ........................................................................................................................................ FEB. 16, 2021
Kiley Murphy, Brookstone, 19:10.61
A-Private ............................................................................................................................. FEB. 15, 2021
A-Public.................................................................................................................................... Armuchee
A-Public............................................................................................................................... FEB. 15, 2021
Shelby Green, Armuchee, 20:01.40
COED .................................................................................................................................... FEB. 15, 2021
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AAAAA Rome Rome Bainbridge Buford
AA Lanier Lanier Brown Decatur Richmond Acad. Murphy Grady Rossville TIE-Rossville/LaGrange Valdosta Valdosta TIE-Avondale/Thomasville Wayne County Waycross Waycross Rossville Cedartown Douglas County West Rome North Fulton Dalton St. Pius X North Springs Woodward Acad. Westminster Southwest DeKalb Southwest Atlanta Americus Americus Avondale Waycross East Rome Model Mary Persons Commerce West Rome West Rome West Rome West Rome Central, Carrollton Central, Carrollton R.E. Lee Mitchell-Baker Pepperell Cartersville Mitchell-Baker Greene-Taliaferro Washington County Elbert County Washington Co. Washington Co. Carrollton Cartersville Americus Americus Buford Buford Charlton County Charlton County TIE-Charlton Co./Dublin Buford Buford Buford Buford Calhoun AAA Buford Buford Calhoun Westminster
AAAA Cartersville Blessed Trinity Blessed Trinity Blessed Trinity
AAA Cedar Grove Calhoun Cedar Grove Cedar Grove
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Class 3A
Oconee County vs. Pierce County Wednesday, December 30 | 12:00 PM By Seth Ellerbee
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OCONEE COUNTY 12-0, REGION 8 NO. 1 SEED
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PIERCE COUNTY 12-1, REGION 1 NO. 1 SEED
fter surviving a double-overtime thriller against Greater Atlanta Christian in the semifinals, Oconee County is battle-tested and resilient. Trailing 20-14 after GAC took the lead on the second possession of overtime, Oconee was facing fourth-and-16 from the 24-yard line when Jacob Wright passed to Justin Coleman on a 22-yarder to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Coleman one play later. The ensuing extra point was the difference. Wright leads an Oconee offense that averages 141 passing to 168 rushing yards per game. He is 84-of-158 passing for 1,505 yards and 20 touchdowns and has 51 carries for 280 yards and three touchdowns. Junior Jake Johnson has 32 receptions for 742 yards and nine touchdowns. Junior Darius Johnson Jr. has 25 receptions for 386 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, senior Justin Coleman has 124 tackles, 85 assists and 39 solos with six tackles for a loss, three sacks and an interception. Senior West Weeks has 105 tackles, 42 solo and 63 assists. Sophomore Whit Weeks has 72 tackles with eight tackles for a loss and three interceptions.
he Bears’ semifinal victory over 2019 3A runner-up Crisp County at home to earn the program’s first-ever finals appearance has been dubbed the ‘Miracle in Bearsville’ and it was miraculous. Trailing 13-9 entering the fourth quarter and 13-12 in the final minutes, Pierce forced two fumbles – one returned 60 yards and one recovered in the endzone – to stun the Cougars. Ty Little caused the first fumble which Austin Jernigan returned for a touchdown and John Manghir forced the second fumble that DJ Bell recovered in the endzone. The Bears’ offense is led by 6-foot-1, 195-pound senior quarterback Jermaine Brewton who is 116-of-167 passing for 1,740 yards and 24 touchdowns and has 116 carries for 658 yards and 15 touchdowns. Senior Maleek Chandel has 26 receptions for 401 yards and seven touchdowns. Bell threatens from the backfield with 160 carries for 1,366 yards and 15 touchdowns. In the playoffs, Pierce County beat Burke County, Central-Macon and Carver-Atlanta before stunning Crisp County.
2020 RESULTS
2020 RESULTS
NORTH OCONEE ...........................................27-7 W
HART COUNTY ..............................................30-7 W
CEDAR SHOALS............................................35-0 W
MONROE AREA...........................................35-16 W
CLARKE CENTRAL ........................................24-7 W
WESTMINSTER.............................................21-7 W
THOMASVILLE............................................44-14 W
DAWSON COUNTY ........................................42-7 W
VETERANS....................................................14-6 W
PEACH COUNTY..........................................31-13 W
EAST JACKSON ..........................................36-14 W
GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN...................21-20 W
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BRUNSWICK ..............................................31-10 W WAYNE COUNTY ...........................................14-0 W CLAXTON......................................................42-0 W EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ..20-13 W FITZGERALD ................................................27-17 L BRANTLEY COUNTY......................................49-7 W LONG COUNTY..............................................52-0 W
TATTNALL COUNTY .......................................50-6 W APPLING COUNTY ......................................28-21 W BURKE COUNTY .........................................59-14 W CENTRAL-MACON........................................42-0 W CARVER-ATLANTA .....................................51-18 W CRISP COUNTY...........................................25-13 W
DECEMBER 28-30, 2020
OCONEE COUNTY VS. PIERCE COUNTY CLASS 3A SKINNY Oconee County has reached the finals for the second straight season and after losing to Blessed Trinity in the 4A state championship game 17-14 last season, the Warriors are hungry. Oconee County won the Class 3A title in 1999, the state’s second-highest class at the time. Travis Noland has led Oconee County since 2014 and had not been past the second round before last year’s run to the championship game. Pierce County, searching for the program’s first title, is equally as hungry. The Bears have never been to the title game and its semifinal exit in 2018 under head coach Jason Strickland marked the program’s deepest run into the playoffs until this season. Ryan Herring has led Pierce County for two seasons and has amassed a 23-2 record in Blackshear.
PIERCE COUNTY BEARS
OCONEE COUNTY WARRIORS
(Blackshear, GA) • Blue, Silver
(Watkinsville, GA) • Blue, White
Harrison Padgett
OLB, FB
12
#
Name
Pos.
Gr.
33
Bryce Mulkey
WR/DB
11
#
Name
Pos.
Gr.
32
1
Jacob Wright
QB
11
33
Justin Coleman
MLB
12
1
DJ Bell
RB/DB
10
34
Trent Moody
DL/TE
10
10
34
Canyon Wheatley
CB
10
2
Ty Myles
WR/DB
12
36
Matthew Taylor
WR/LB
10
11
37
Micah Miller
DE
10
3
Jermaine Brewton
QB
12
37
Eli Smith
WR/DB
9
Gabe Valdez
K, P
11
4
J Reid Phillips
WR
12
39
Ty Redick
LB/TE
9
5
Austin Jernigan
LB/RB
12
41
Elijah Crump
WR/DB
11
6
Danarius Johnson
RB/LB
11
44
Wade Dibiase
RB/LB
9
2 3
Jack Ward Grant Williamson
WR WR
4
Whit Weeks
HB, LB, LS
10
38
5
Zach Smith
CB
12
39
Jaime Sauceda
CB
10
6
Liam Lewis
WR, FS
12
41
Cj Jones
RB
10
7
West Weeks
LB, WR, KR
12
42
Brooks Kilzi
FB, MLB
10
8
Elijah Hamm
SS, FS
12
43
Anderson Pitts
LB
11
7
T-Votny Brewton
WR/DB
11
46
Davis Hersey
WR/DB
10
9
Jake Johnson
WR, TE
11
44
Cam Eldridge
DT, DE, TE
10
8
Spencer Woodcock
LB
12
48
Davis Tanner
K
10
10
Dylan Manders
QB, CB
10
46
Logan Easterwood
FB
10
9
Daytin Baker
RB/DB
11
49
Lukas Nicely
WR/DB
10
11
Jack Hayes
SS, RB
12
47
Tyler Hurst
DE
10
10
Luke Bennett
RB/DB
11
50
Bryson Hutcheson
OL/DL
9
12
Tate Yancey
QB, FS
12
48
Nicholas Silva
K
10
11
John Manghir
TE/DL
12
51
Jeffrey Gray
OL/DL
12
13
Mikey Massicot
WR
11
50
Landon Kuykendall
G
10
11
52
Henry Peagler
OL/DL
10
10
11
WR/DB
WR, CB
OG, LB
Allen Boatright
Will Oliver
Drew Mitchell
12
14
51
12
53
Ty Douberly
OL/DL
10
10
11
DB/WR
CB
G, C
AJ Staten
Everett Martin
Landon Hagwood
13
16
52
12
54
AJ Waters
OL/DL
9
10
10
RB/LB
CB
G, P
LJ Newton
Beau Houseman
Banks Arnold
14
18
53 54
Tre Rittenberry
DT
11
15
Robert Jacobs
K/P
12
55
Elijah Howard
OL/DL
9
19
Samson Stearns
MLB
10
55
Jaquette Lester
NG, DE
11
16
JaQuez White
RB/DB
10
58
Asher Harris
OL
12
20
Thomas Stewart
WR
10
56
Marquise Lester
DE, T
9
18
Donelius Johnson
RB/LB
11
59
Tommy Youmans
OL/DL
12
21
Cameron Thurmond
WR, FS
10
59
Frank Hailey
C, G
10
22
Darius Johnson jr.
CB, WR
11
19
Eli Carter
QB/DB
10
60
Timmy Felton
OL
12
64
Carsen Stocklinski
DE, G
12
24
Peyton Broadnax
RB
11
20
Zay Plummer
RB/DB
12
64
Ty Little
DL/OL
11
66
Rob Boswell
G
12
25
Rayle Luna
RB
12
9
10
10
QB/LB
OL/DL
T, G
Carson Sloan
Jamey Crawford
Jack Marable
21
66
68
26
Bo Scarborough
WR
11
71
Thomas Waters
T
11
23
Maleek Chandel
WR/DB
12
68
Patch Bennett
OL
12
27
Dawson Houseman
CB, LS
12
78
Brandon Gaona
G
11
24
Jonah Allen
K
10
69
Seth Foster
DL/OL
12
28
Billy Lewis
FS
10
79
Jeb Whitted
DE
10
25
Knox Bennett
TE/DL
11
70
Spencer Hutcheson
OL/DL
10
30
Elijah Munoz
CB
10
82
Judah Hobbs
TE, OLB
10
29
Hugh Saussy
K
11
73
Trenton Raulerson
OL/DL
10
31
Kyle Strickland
RB, MLB
10
88
Cooper Bringolf
DE, TE
11
32
Gage Hendrix
WR/DB
11
75
Jackson Williams
OL/DL
9
Head Coach: Travis Noland
Assistant Coaches: Andrew Stamey, Matt Cates, Tom Gooch, Erik Kriebel, Rob Farriba, Brad Johnson, Kyle Harrison, Jon Wilson, David Weeks, Ventrail Hunter, Chad McClanahan
Head Coach: Ryan Herring
Assistant Coaches: Barry King, Swane Morris, Randall Shoultz, Mark Walker, James Wright, Robert Herring, Russell Rothar, Clint Hodges, Dave Watson, Tyrone Harris, Stuart Stipe, Matt Hickox
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Class 2A
Callaway vs. Fitzgerald Tuesday, December 29 | 12:00 PM By Seth Ellerbee
Photo courtesy of Alan Cortez
CALLAWAY 11-1, REGION 5 NO. 1 SEED
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allaway lost just one regular season game – 36-29 to Haralson County on Nov. 10 – but since, the Cavaliers have been resilient. The Cavs beat Temple and Heard County to close the regular season and earned a second-round berth after Banks County forfeited the first-round game due to COVID. Callaway beat Lovett and Thomasville before the Rabun victory. Quarterback Demetrius Coleman is 83-of-161 passing for 1,164 yards and 14 touchdowns and has rushed for three touchdowns. In the backfield, Charlie Dixon is the stalwart for Callaway and has 189 carries for 1,233 yards and 19 touchdowns. Jalin Shephard leads receivers with 24 receptions for 505 yards and nine touchdowns. On defense, linebacker LaQuize Gilbert leads with 141 tackles with 20 tackles for a loss and four sacks. Senior linebacker Austin Thomas has 81 tackles with eight tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown.
2020 RESULTS TROUP..........................................................27-7 W
TEMPLE......................................................41-20 W
HARDAWAY...................................................17-6 W
HEARD COUNTY .........................................30-17 W
DOUGLASS ...................................................35-0 W
BANKS COUNTY .............................................. W (F)
THOMAS COUNTY CENTRAL .......................16-14 W
LOVETT.........................................................16-9 W
BREMEN.....................................................26-16 W
THOMASVILLE............................................34-21 W
HARALSON COUNTY....................................36-29 L
RABUN COUNTY .........................................41-17 W
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FITZGERALD 13-0, REGION 1 NO. 1 SEED
itzgerald’s flawless run through the regular season and playoffs has been fueled by a powerful running game on offense and stifling defense. The Purple Hurricane defeated five ranked teams – Class A Public No. 1 Irwin County, Class A Public No. 2 Turner County, Class 3A finalist and No. 6-ranked Pierce County, No. 9 Early County and No. 5 Thomasville. Fitzgerald has outscored opponents 165-44 throughout the playoff run, beating Oglethorpe County, Northeast-Macon, Fannin County and Jefferson County. The Purple Hurricane are led by quarterback Rashad Davis who is 65-of-102 passing for 1,194 yards and 11 touchdowns. Chance Gamble leads Fitzgerald in the back field and has 86 carries for 694 yards and 11 touchdowns and leads receivers with 27 receptions for 496 yards and seven touchdowns. DeNorris Goodwin and Christian Solomon each have two rushing touchdowns. Jakorrian Paulk and Demarion Dixon each have two touchdown receptions.
2020 RESULTS CAIRO ........................................................21-17 W IRWIN COUNTY ............................................21-6 W TURNER COUNTY .........................................42-6 W JEFFERSON COUNTY..................................14-12 W PIERCE COUNTY .........................................27-17 W BERRIEN ......................................................48-7 W EARLY COUNTY ............................................42-7 W
WORTH COUNTY ...........................................55-7 W THOMASVILLE............................................29-28 W OGLETHORPE COUNTY ...............................58-12 W NORTHEAST ...............................................35-18 W FANNIN COUNTY ........................................48-14 W JEFFERSON COUNTY....................................24-0 W
DECEMBER 28-30, 2020
CALLAWAY VS. FITZGERALD Callaway is in the finals for the first time in school history. Fitzgerald is trying for its first state title since 1948 and sixth overall championship. Coach Pete Wiggins has led Callaway since 2008 but had never advanced past the semifinals in four previous tries – 2013, 2016, 2018 and last season. Fitzgerald's 1948 title came under head coach Earl Whelby, his one season coaching at Fitzgerald. The Purple Hurricane advanced to the state championship game but lost out in 1964, 1969, 2000, 2015 and 2016. Callaway stunned Rabun County 41-17 in the semifinals and ended Rabun’s hopes of a first-ever title. Fitzgerald had little trouble with Jefferson County in the semifinals, winning 24-0 which ended Jefferson County’s hope for the first title appearance in school history.
CALLAWAY CAVALIERS
FITZGERALD PURPLE HURRICANE
(Hogansville, GA) • Black, Red
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
Name Demetrius Coleman Charlie Dixon Jalin Shephard Cameron Smith LaDarrious Williams Taylor Smith LaQuize Gilbert Sam Williams Keshawn Suggs Kier Jackson Jarvis Parks Osiris Rivas Kevin Diaz-Alfaro Carlos Billingslea Andrew Locke Karmelo Burton Javian Parks DeShun Coleman A'marion Copeland Trey Stephens Quenderious Redding Amarion Truitt D'Arcy Harris Exavious Reed Treyonn Tucker Marvize Moss Jordan King Korey Jackson Blake Eubanks Greyson Batchelor Dylan Stephens Zye Gray Zaiven Hart Deontaeus Brooks Alan Shuman Caleb Woody Brantin Swanson JT Burks Davion Johnson Elijah Gunn Jimmy Harmon Fred Tigner
Pos. QB/CB RB/LB WR/CB WR/DB RB/LB QB/WR/DB RB/LB TE/DE TE/DL RB/LB RB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/DB WR/LB QB/DB RB/DL TE/DL RB/DB RB/LB WR/DB WR/DL WR/DB RB/DB RB/LB WR/DB K K TE/LB TE/LB RB/LB RB/LB RB/DL TE/ILB/LS TE/LB RB/DL WR/DB TE/DL TE/DL RB/DL
Gr. 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 10 12 11 11 12 11 11 11 10 11 9 11 11 11 10 9 10 9 12 9 9 11 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9
43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 88 89 90 99
John Ray Donavin Shephard Camren Gunn Malikih Poythress Willie Strickland Javion Woodard Matthew Martin Eli Freeman Austin Thomas Jacob Miles Blake Sheppard Carson Woods Greg Gates Josh Perry Nate Lee Lathan Patterson Juarez Patterson Tyler Battle Joey McConnell Seth Malone Jo Jo Shuman Tanner Smith Noah Whaley Avery Bartlett A'darian Barnes Myles Davis Julian Dukes Jay Jones Kamez Hopson Conner Lovell Aiden Barnes Hatavius Leslie Hugh Hammett Collin Messerly Tyrus Edwards Jaylen Johnson Dylan Nation Cam Tucker Dontavious Sapp Cameron Gravitt Ryan Seagle Caden Prather Chauncy Bradford
Head Coach: Pete Wiggins
(Fitzgerald, GA) • Purple, Gold
TE/LB RB/LB RB/DL WR/DB TE/LB RB/LB TE/LB OL/DL OL/ILB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/LB WR/DB WR/DB TE/DL WR/DB WR/DB WR/LB WR/DB OL/DL OL/DL
9 9 9 9 9 10 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 10 10 9 9 9 9 11 10 9 9 11 9 9 10 9 11 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 12 12
Assistant Coaches: Pete Wiggins, Zach Giddens, Dusty Hubbard, Dialleo Burks, Andre Johnson, Jacob Brannen, Robbie Adams, Deyano Martin, Bruce Danford, Brian Harr, Jamal Bruce, Will Bates, Joe Cameron
# 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
Name Demarion Dixon Rashad Davis Chance Gamble Mario Clark Qua Pope Denorris Goodwin EJ Lightsey Christian Solomon Taylor Spivey Chances Green Jaden Stanley Jakorrian Paulk Darrin Driver David Vaughn Chris Martin Laphabion Boone Dequavion Harper Anthony Hill Demetrius Brown Todkevious Wallace Zytavious Wilcox Sylon Davis TJ Hyman Cam Jackson Khalil Williams Jay Alexander Caleb Wilcox Kai Roberts Jarrius Goodwin Deshaun Robinson Diondre Paschal Miguel Graham Robert Brown Jasper Goodman Qua Hall Eathin Rodgers Jamar Joseph McKenzie Wilcox Kyndryck Magwood Brandon Brown Drew Moore
Pos. WR/DB QB WR/DB RB/LB OLB/RB SS/RB LB/RB QB WR WR/DB OLB/TE FB/OLB OLB K/P QB RB DL/FB LB DB WR/DB LB FB LB RB FB DB WR LB DB DB FB RB OLB LB DB FB DB FB DB OLB/FB TE
Gr. 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 9 11 12 11 11 12 11 9 9 12 11 10 12 11 10 12 10 10 9 12 10 12 10 9 12 10 10 12 11 10 10 10 9 10
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 74 77 80 81 82 83 84 85 87 88 89 91 92 93 95 98 99
Zykel King Ashton Fehr Tylar Williams Cam Baker Lathan Curry Trent Jenkins Altonio Belmer Michael Green Jakwon Bishop Colin Mazzilli Xavier Walker Rajon Dees Kamario Coffee Qualee Green Michael Smith Rashad Barlow Gabe Pearce Jarius Lampkin Roderick Morgan Trey Washington Jordan Hernandez Lavon Simmons Christian Riggins Alex Conner Kellon Wynn Keyon Logan Calvin Tillman Deshawn Tolbert Isaac Miles Connor Clemons Makhia Davenport Lonnie Davenport Randy Givens Jay Price Daniel James Antonio Hill Eric Trejo Maleek Barber Michael Martinez Don Hill Drew Wiley
OLB LS/LB OLB DE DL OLB OL/DL OL OL LB OL/DL OL OL/DL OL OL/DL OL OL OL/DL OL DL DL OL OL/DL OL OL DL WR WR WR DB WR WR LB TE/DL DL LB K WR K DL LS
12 11 9 9 11 9 12 11 12 9 10 12 12 9 11 9 9 9 9 9 12 9 9 11 11 10 9 9 12 11 9 9 9 12 10 11 9 10 11 11 11
Head Coach: Tucker Pruitt
Assistant Coaches: Sam Rodgers, Will Oliver, Cody Sanders, David Vaughn, Warren McCorvey, Lee Dorsett, Dan Henderson, Mike Hobby
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2020 GHSA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Class 1A-Public Irwin County vs. Brooks County Monday, December 28 | 7:00 PM By Seth Ellerbee
Photo courtesy of Sandy McClurd
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IRWIN COUNTY 11-3, REGION 2 NO. 1 SEED
BROOKS COUNTY 13-1, REGION 2 NO. 2 SEED
motional. That would describe Irwin County’s run to the state title game this season. Beloved head coach Buddy Nobles led the Indians to the title victory on Dec. 14 last season and passed on Jan. 23. Nobles led the Indians to state title games but lost in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018 before his victory in 2019. This season, new head coach Casey Soliday has carried on the winning tradition. The Indians have been balanced, averaging 157 rushing to 120 passing yards per game. Sophomore quarterback Cody Soliday is 99-of-183 passing for 1,690 yards and 21 touchdowns. Senior Kam Ward leads the backfield with 121 carries for 1,010 yards and 15 touchdowns. Senior Donavin Thomas has rushed for 373 yard and four touchdowns. Senior Gabe Benyard has 30 receptions for 765 yards with eight touchdowns and has rushed for four touchdowns. Junior Eli Roberts and sophomore Malachi Hadden each have three touchdown receptions.
he Trojans’ only loss this season came at the hands of Irwin County and the Tis coming title game provides a shot at redemption. Brooks is firing on all cylinders and off a 42-0 victory over Clinch County in the semifinals. Brooks favors
2020 RESULTS
2020 RESULTS
FITZGERALD ..................................................21-6 L COOK ..........................................................21-20 L WILKINSON COUNTY....................................44-0 W TIFT COUNTY ..............................................35-20 W BROOKS COUNTY .......................................21-13 W LANIER COUNTY...........................................40-0 W ATKINSON COUNTY ......................................50-6 W
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CHARLTON COUNTY....................................58-16 W CLINCH COUNTY ...........................................13-0 L TURNER COUNTY .......................................46-14 W JENKINS COUNTY ........................................41-7 W WILCOX COUNTY..........................................14-0 W COMMERCE................................................25-21 W METTER ......................................................44-10 W
the run and averages 185 rushing to 115 passing yards per game. Senior quarterback Nitavion Burrus is 107-of-177 passing for 1,857 yards and 22 touchdowns and has rushed for 508 yards and eight touchdowns. Sophomore Jamal Sanders has passed for one touchdown and has 77 carries for 645 yards and 11 touchdowns. Junior running back Omari Arnold leads the backfield with 156 carries for 1,553 yards and 25 touchdowns. Senior James Huewitt, sophomore Lawrence Holsendolph and junior Willie Brown each have one rushing touchdown for the Trojans. Brooks features productive receivers as well. Junior Tramaine Demps has 17 catches for 230 yards and seven touchdowns. Three players – Arnold, Brown and Sanders – each have six touchdown receptions. THOMASVILLE............................................20-14 W CAIRO ........................................................26-24 W COOK .........................................................25-20 W MITCHELL COUNTY ....................................63-34 W IRWIN COUNTY ...........................................21-13 L ATKINSON COUNTY ......................................68-6 W LANIER COUNTY...........................................44-0 W
CLINCH COUNTY ..........................................45-3 W TURNER COUNTY .......................................47-18 W CHARLTON COUNTY......................................48-0 W CLAXTON......................................................36-0 W DUBLIN ........................................................41-7 W WASHINGTON-WILKES ................................47-7 W CLINCH COUNTY ..........................................42-0 W
DECEMBER 28-30, 2020
IRWIN COUNTY VS. BROOKS COUNTY CLASS 1A-PUBLIC SKINNY
Both teams advanced to the state championship game last season where Irwin County beat Marion County 56-14 to win the A Public championship in emotional fashion as head coach Buddy Nobles neared the end of his battle with cancer. Brooks County lost to Dublin in the Class 2A state title game last season 42-32. The programs met in the regular season and the Indians won 21-13. Irwin defeated Jenkins County, Wilcox County, Commerce and Metter on its way to the title game. Brooks County beat Claxton, Dublin, Washington Wilkes and Clinch County to earn its berth in the championship game. Coach Maurice Freeman led Brooks County to a state championship in 1994 and left the program in 1998 before returning in 2008. Irwin head coach Casey Soliday has carved out an 11-3 record and finals appearance in his first year as a head coach.
IRWIN COUNTY INDIANS
BROOKS COUNTY TROJANS
(Ocilla, Ga) • Red & Black
#
Name
Pos.
1
Nehemiah McCoy
2 3
(Quitman, GA) • Blue, Red
Gr.
33
Paul Moffett
REC/DB
9
#
Name
Pos.
Gr.
44
Jailyn Sparkman
DL
10
RB/LB
11
35
Dimitrius Paschal
LB
10
2
Nitavion Burrus
QB
12
47
Dartravion Williams
RB/LB
10
Donivan Thomas
RB/LB
12
36
Ulysses Tomblin
TE/LB
9
4
Ethan Bell
LB
12
48
Ricky Davis
RB/LB
9
Jordan Payne
DB
12
37
Jaken Thomas
REC/DB
9
5
Willie Brown
WR/LB
11
49
Benjamin Lane
WR/DB
10
Davione Cockfield
DL
12
6
Jamaurion Fountain
WR/DB
11
50
Joseph Leverett
OL/DL
12
7
Tramaine Demps
WR/DB
11
51
Jamaurice Gray
OL/DL
10
8
Wisdom Harris
WR/DB
11
53
Hunter Brinson
OL/DL
11
9
Joaquinn Dawson
DE
12
54
Christian Edgerton
OL/DL
11
10
Omari Arnold
RB/DB
11
55
Charon Wilson
OL/DL
11
11
J'Shawn Baker
DE
12
56
Aaron Burchell
OL/DL
11
5
Jaheim Shelton
LB
12
41
6
Malachi Hadden
REC/DB
10
43
Travis Cockfield
DL
10
7
Garland Benyard
RB/LB
12
50
Toby Brown
OL
11
8
Kamran Ward
RB/LB
12
52
Jalen Billingsley
OL
12
9
Evan Ross
REC/DB
10
53
Bobby Collins
OL/DL
12
10
Cody Soliday
QB/P
10
54
Antawii Deans
OL
11
11
Eli Roberts
TE/DL
11
55
Asaiah Tyson
DL
12 10
12
59
Jomarion Hamilton
OL/DL
9
12
OL/LB
LB
RB/DB
Chance Green
Cameron Priest
Gabriel Benyard
56
12
12 13
Greg Hall
REC
12
58
Harmon Smith
OL
12
13
Gregory Colston
OLB
11
60
Tavis White
OL
11
14
Bryce Clements
TE/LB
10
59
Judge Royal
OL
11
14
Jamal Sanders
QB/DB
10
61
Fabian Gee
OL
12
15
Mason Snyder
QB
10
60
Shyheim Alexander
OL/DL
9
17
Exavion Chappell
WR
10
67
Damarion McKinnon
OL/DL
9
16
Bo Payne
RB/DB
10
63
Ethan Apperson
OL
12
20
Kamri Blankumsee
RB/LB
10
68
Detrayjay Thomas
OL/DL
9
17
Ricky Smith
RB/LB
10
64
Josiah Marshall
OL/DL
9
21
Derrick Woods
RB/DL
12
70
Shundre Smith
OL/DL
11
67
Camden Sadler
OL
9
18
Marcus Edwards
RB/LB
11
22
Legand Hallman
QB/DB
9
71
Wesley Freeman
OL/DL
10
69
James Stewart
OL
9
19
Wesley Walters
QB
9
24
Jeremiah Henderson
OLB
10
74
Jayden Williams
OL/DL
9
71
Akevion Washington
OL/DL
10
20
Jordan Dunlap
REC/DB
11
73
Chris Williams
DL
12
27
Treyveon Jackson
DL
11
75
Tre'Mari Reynolds
OL/DL
9
21
Caleb Howell
QB/LB
10
74
William Johnson
OL
11
28
Saveon Cason
DB
10
80
Ja'Quan Baker
DE
10
22
Demarkas Lundy
RB/LB
10
75
Hunter Tyson
OL
10
33
Regan Chaistain
K
10
81
Terrique Gray
DE
9
23
Matthew Payne
RB/LB
11
76
Noah Brown
OL
11
35
Antron Tucker
RB/LB
9
82
Reynaldo Flowers
WR/LB
10
25
Derrick Taylor
REC/S
12
78
Ethan Adkison
OL
12
36
Amar Thomas
WR/DB
9
83
Noah Yearby
WR
10
26
Mister Graham
RB/DB
9
79
Malachi Williams
OL/DL
9
37
Lawrence Holsendolph
RB/OLB
10
84
Octavious Brown
WR/DB
10
27
Bernard Herring
RB/DB
11
80
Roland Williams
DL
12
38
Jordan McCann
WR/OLB
9
87
Ryan McDaniel
WR/DB
9
30
KJ Wilcox
RB/DB
9
82
Chrisean Moore
REC/K
11
40
James Huewitt
RB/LB
12
88
Ryan Reno
WR/DB
10
32
Demarcus Wilcox
TE/LB
11
90
Micheal Joiner
OL/DL
9
42
Dilon Harvey
DL
10
89
Devin Cook
WR/DB
10
Head Coach: Casey Soliday
Assistant Coaches: Troy Fletcher, Ben Simmons, Luke Roberts, Clayton Sirmans, Demario Barber, Drew Tankersley, Kasey Nobles, Perry Faulk, Dewayne Vickers, Chip Rankin, Tim Talton
Head Coach: Maurice Freeman
Assistant Coaches: Kyle Wilson, Brandon Evans, James Brown, Josh McFather, Noah McFather, Marvin Mitchell, Lamar Thomas, Troy Gay, Tommy Jackson, Calvin Lucas, Alan Griffin, Simmie Jackson, Dyshon Carr, Charles Perry
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2020 GHSA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Class 1A-Private Prince Avenue vs. Trinity Christian Monday, December 28 | 3:30 PM By Seth Ellerbee Photo courtesy of Coweta Score
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PRINCE AVENUE 12-1, REGION 8 NO. 1 SEED
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TRINITY CHRISTIAN 12-2, REGION 4 NO. 1 SEED
ll eyes will be on five-star quarterback and UGA-commit Brock Vandagriff as he tries to lead the Wolverines to the program’s first state title. Vandagriff leads a PACS offense that averages 318 passing to 149 rushing yards per game. Vandagriff is 234-of-331 passing for 3,907 yards and 44 of the team’s 87 touchdowns. Vandagriff has 92 carries for 427 yards and 16 touchdowns. Senior back Landon Owens has 137 carries for 1,145 yard and 16 touchdowns and is a serious threat in the running-game. The stud quarterback has passed to nine different receivers for touchdowns and senior Logan Johnson leads with 65 receptions for 1,133 yards and 18 touchdowns. Senior Zac Dyer has 60 receptions for 1,230 yards and 10 touchdowns. Owens has 41 receptions for 444 yards and seven touchdowns. Senior Chas Scoggins has 23 catches for 331 yards and four touchdowns. Senior Jake Pittman has 20 catches for 407 yards and three touchdowns. Phillip Kelley has two touchdown receptions and Bailey Stockton, Josh Britt and Will Elrod each have one touchdown catch.
rinity Christian’s path to the finals went through Tattnall Square Academy, Whitefield Academy, Fellowship Christian and Calvary Day. The Lions have outscored opponents 163-57 in the playoffs and average 163 passing to 119 rushing yards per game. Quarterback David Dallas is 165-of-263 passing for 1,950 yards and 16 touchdowns and has 73 carries for 276 yards and six touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Henry Broadnax is 25-of-36 passing for 343 yards and four touchdowns. Junior Tyson Wall leads the backfield with 220 carries for 1,164 yards and 12 touchdowns. Six different Lion receivers have caught touchdowns and Senior Danny Baird leads with 40 receptions for 388 yards and six touchdowns. Junior Joshua Dallas has made 45 receptions for 721 yards and four touchdowns. Junior Bryce Wilcox has 36 catches for 369 yards and four touchdowns. On defense, junior Christian Hanson is the anchor with 111 tackles, 62 assists and 49 solos, with 12 tackles for a loss and two sacks. Freshman Cameron Matthews has 71 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss and seven sacks.
2020 RESULTS
2020 RESULTS
CALVARY DAY ...............................................42-7 W RABUN COUNTY ..........................................38-31 L PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN .............................73-0 W HOLY INNOCENTS'......................................35-25 W WESLEYAN .................................................52-26 W HEBRON CHRISTIAN ..................................63-14 W ATHENS ACADEMY .......................................41-7 W
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GEORGE WALTON ACADEMY ......................41-17 W ATHENS CHRISTIAN......................................55-9 W HEBRON CHRISTIAN...................................63-28 W DARLINGTON................................................42-6 W EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN .....................38-0 W WESLEYAN ...................................................50-3 W
ATHENS ACADEMY ......................................17-10 L MOUNT VERNON PRESBYTERIAN.................41-7 W HAMPTON ...................................................48-6 W CLAXTON........................................................6-3 W LANDMARK CHRISTIAN .............................44-12 W EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ......................34-0 L WHITEFIELD ACADEMY ..............................20-12 W
BROOKSTONE.............................................26-22 W HERITAGE SCHOOL.......................................... W (F) PACELLI .....................................................28-17 W TATTNALL SQUARE .......................................51-0 W WHITEFIELD ACADEMY ..............................54-13 W FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN ...........................41-27 W CALVARY DAY ...............................................17-7 W
DECEMBER 28-30, 2020
PRINCE AVENUE VS. TRINITY CHRISTIAN CLASS 1A-PRIVATE SKINNY For the first time since Mount Paran claimed the A Private championship in 2014, Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy will not be the state champion in this classification. When Prince Avenue Christian defeated ELCA 38-0 in the quarterfinals, it ended a streak of five consecutive state championships for the Chargers and opened the classification to a new title holder. Neither program has won a state championship, but they have not had too much time to do so. Trinity Christian, which joined the GHSA in 2018, opened in 2011 and lost in the GISA 3A state title game in 2017, head coach Kenny Dallas’ first season at Trinity. Prince Avenue Christian opened in 2005 and lost in the title game in 2012 under head coach Mark Farriba. From 2015 to 2018, PACS lost in the semifinals each season. Head coach Greg Vandagriff took over PACS in 2016 and has lost in the semifinals three times and the second round once, last season.
PRINCE AVENUE CHRISTIAN WOLVERINES
TRINITY CHRISTIAN LIONS
(Athens, GA) • Blue, Gold
(Sharpsburg, GA) • Purple, Black
#
Name
Pos.
Gr.
32
Cameron Owens
RB/LB
10
1
Logan Johnson
WR/DB
12
33
Davis Ridings
LB
12
2
Zach Dyer
WR/DB
12
34
Peyton Talmadge
RB/LB
9
3
Will Elrod
RD/LB
11
35
James Douglas
RB/DB
10
4
Bailey Stockton
WR/DB
10
38
Jake Gilbert
DE
11
5
Connor Causby
RB/LB
9
40
John Luke Bishop
WR/DB
6
Landon Owens
WR/DB
12
42
Sam Dixon
7
Phillip Kelley
WR/DB
12
44
8
Ethan Garner
DE
11
9
Tate Jernigan
RB/DB
12
10
Andrew Ridings
WR/DB
12
11
Aaron Philo
QB
9
12
Brock Vandagriff
QB
12
13
Chas Scoggins
WR/DB
12
14
Riley Cartey
WR/DB
10
15
Jake Pittman
TE/DE
12
16
Brantley Parramore
QB/DB
10
17
Nick Hurley
LB
9
#
Name
Pos.
Gr.
36
Konor Howard
RB/ILB
9
2
Danny Baird
WR/OLB
12
40
Landon Clare
WR/OLB
10
3
Coleman Duncan
WR/OLB
9
43
Christian Hanson
FB/ILB
11
4
Jimbo Batchelor
RB/OLB
11
44
Ryan Earl
FB/ILB
10
9
5
Noah Maupin
K
11
50
Carson Beach
OL/DL
11
LB
10
6
Aaron Gates
WR/DB
10
51
Sam Taylor
LS/OL/DL
10
Joe Conner
RB/LB
12
7
Tyson Wall
RB/DB
11
52
Hunter Mashburn
OL/DL
11
48
Wade McCormick
LB
10
11
9
12
DE
OL/DL
OL/DL
Zion Marseille
Matthew McWilliams
Matthew Chapman
8
54
50 51
Colin Kitchens
OL/DL
12
9
Josiah Johnson
DE
11
55
Cam Matthews
OL/DL
9
52
Carter Zittrouer
OL/DL
12
10
David Dallas
QB
11
56
Stephen Johnson
OL/DL
11
53
Walker Johnson
OL/DL
12
11
Javan Harrison
WR/DB
11
58
Nathan Jones
OL/DL
10
54
Cole Collins
OL/DL
11
11
10
9
OL/DL
TE/DE
WR/OLB
Dustin Tokar
Noah Stowell
Austin Morrow
60
55
12 14
Ethan McDowell
DE
10
61
Wyatt Wood
OL
11
65
Nathan Knowles
OL/DL
9
66
Juan McLean
OL/DL
11
68
Micah Dell
OL/DL
11
70
Hunter Meadows
OL/DL
9
71
Eli Leedy
OL/DL
10
73
Jonah Conaway
OL/DL
9
56
BJ Green
DL
12
58
Jackson Lord
OL/DL
9
16
Henry Brodnax
QB
10
60
Will Frost
OL/DL
11
17
Lane Werling
RB/DB
10
61
Tanner Wells
OL/DL
12
19
Joshua Dallas
WR/FS
11
64
Blaine Pittman
OL/DL
9
66
MyKiah Howard
OL/DL
10
20
Michael Conner
WR/DB
10
22
Brock Rainwater
WR/S
10
18
Luke Lanier
QB/LB
11
19
Aiden Harter
DB
11
20
Brock McDonald
WR/DB
9
21
Brody Healan
WR/LB
10
22
Robert Skaggs
TE/DE
10
71
Finn McGinnis
OL/DL
12
23
Maheer Mushfiq
LB
11
72
Jake Carter
OL/DL
10
23
Shawn Braxton
RB/OLB
10
75
Max Gosdin
OL/DL
11
24
Will Goff
WR/DB
9
74
Matthew Walden
OL/DL
10
24
Bryce Wilcox
WR/DB
11
10
12
10
OL/DL
OL/DL
WR/DB
Mason Goodyear
Harrsion Ohmseider
Josh Britt
75
77
25
10
11
11
OL/DL
K
WR/DB
Uriah Howard
Luke Bibby
Jake Hathaway
77
27
26
85
Maxwell Pope
WR/DB/K
12
27
Bryson Franklin
P/K
11
80
Riley Kitchens
WR/DB
9
28
Brian Pierce
WR/DB
11
87
Joshua Taylor
P/WR/OLB
10
28
Jackson Zittrouer
WR/DB
10
81
Alon Archer
WR/DB
12
30
Drew Hobgood
WR/DB
10
88
Ty Kopca
K
12
29
Luke Leverett
WR/DB
10
82
Lukas Smith
WR/DB
9
33
Brady Peterson
WR/ILB
9
89
Aidan Cunningham
WR/DB
10
Head Coach: Greg Vandagriff
Assistant Coaches: Rob Ridings, Zach Lonas, Rod Dollar, Trey Skaggs, Brian Wommack, Chandler Ross, Tanner Martin, Trent Corbitt, Kendall Cook, Ray Keefer
Head Coach: Kenny Dallas
Assistant Coaches: Nic Dickens, Lance Duncan, Ryan Duncan, Chris Hanson, Drew Henderson, Josh Henry, Andy Ponseigo, Creighton Rollins, Roby Ross, Matt Schock, Jason Settle
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2020 GHSASTATE STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020 GHSA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
HILLGROVE HAWKS
(Powder Springs, GA) • Crimson, Silver # 1
Class 6A-7A Flag Football Hillgrove vs. West Forsyth Monday, December 28 | 1:30 PM By Craig Sager II
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HILLGROVE HAWKS
o. 4 seed Hillgrove advanced to the championship with a 12-0 win over top seed Allatoona on Wednesday. The Hawks took a 6-0 lead at the half before closing out the team’s thirdstraight shutout. Allatoona had outscored its playoff competition 55-0 heading into the game, including a 7-0 win over Lambert in the quarterfinals and a 20-0 win over Meadowcreek in the Sweet 16. Hillgrove opened its playoffs with a narrow 7-6 victory over No. 1 seed Brookwood. The Hawks followed it with a 21-0 road win over Westlake and then defeated Area 5 champion Forsyth Central 6-0 in the quarterfinals. As a result, Hillgrove has already posted victories over three different region champions over the course of its playoff run (Allatoona, Brookwood, Forsyth Central)
N
WEST FORSYTH WOLVERINES
o. 2 seed West Forsyth topped Area 5 rival South Forsyth 13-7 on Wednesday to advance to the 2020 state finals at Center Parc Stadium. Area 5 Player of the Year Haylee Dornan threw both touchdown passes to Caroline Coggin. Dorman and Coggin linked up for eight completions in the victory—including a 45-yard reception that set up the first score of the game. The Wolverines have showcased the most effective scoring attack in the Class 6A-7A playoff field this postseason. This run includes a 27-13 win over North Gwinnett in the opening round and a 27-6 win over Grayson that preceded the team’s explosive 35-0 win over McEachern in the quarterfinals. The win over McEachern was especially impressive as the Wolverines finished the contest with six total interceptions.
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Name Jaqueline Erebia Robyn Boyo Victoria Shanahan Lindsay Bell Keyana Sampler Ryann Richards Gabbie Buice Erica Carelton Jasmine Blackmon Charlese Porter Nina Melo Malia Hollins Elizabeth Guendulain Kalea Cruz Reina Checo Sammy Montoya Devina Checo Ashley Meyer Lauren Render Kaylan Sacus
Pos. LB RB WR/DB QB/R DB DB C WR/DB RB LB WR DB DB LB WR R LB LB/WR WR/DB WR
Gr. 10 12 12 12 9 11 11 12 12 11 10 12 10 9 12 10 12 12 11 9
Head Coach: Daniel Pinckney
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19/29 20 21 22 23 24 26 28 30 31 32 36 52
WEST FORSYTH WOLVERINES (Cumming, GA) • Navy, Vegas Gold
Name Haylee Dornan Sara Lemley Nadia Fikree Maya Szabo Katelyn Dornan Heather Charles Jordanne Gonter Emma Anderson Silvana Lopez-Ramirez Caroline Coggin Mackenzie Collis Errin Lortie Abbylin Laprise Haylee Wilkie Riley Flaishans Ellery Shearer Emma Britten Ellie Bullock Faith Warner Jackie Garcia Kaylie Burns Lexi Fitzhugh Catalina Infante Jillian Ball Katelyn Miller Peyton Duncan Jaella MacAu Shaina Rock Jocelyn Kosasi Cate Cummings
Pos. QB/S RB/C C WR WR/DE C/SS RB/C DE S WR/LB WR C WR/C WR/DE WR/C SS LB C WR C WR WR WR DE DE C WR RB/C WR WR
Head Coach: Mike Pruitt
Gr. 12 11 11 9 11 11 11 9 10 12 11 10 10 11 11 11 11 9 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 9 12 12 9
DECEMBER 28-30, DECEMBER 28-30,2020 2020
CALVARY DAY CAVALIERS (Savannah, GA) • Purple, Gold
Class 1A-5A Flag Football Calvary Day vs. Portal Monday, December 28 | 12:00 PM By Seth Ellerbee
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CALVARY DAY CAVALIERS
alvary Day is riding a wave of momentum into the inaugural 5A-A flag football state championship after it outlasted Northside-Columbus 14-12 with a game-winning touchdown in the final minutes. Calvary Day’s path to the state title game went through Stockbridge 19-6 in the first round. The Cavaliers defeated Carver-Columbus 9-0 in the second round. In the quarterfinals, Calvary Day advanced with a 6-0 victory over Harris County to earn the semifinal berth against Northside-Columbus. Sophomore quarterback Hannah Cail leads the Cavalier offense. “It’s hard to compare flag football with basketball, but this game meant everything to us,” senior running back and defensive back Navaeh Hamilton told Dennis Knight of the Savannah Morning News. “It had that atmosphere of a big game, and we had the energy and adrenaline flowing. We were chasing after that win and we got it. We have a great bond as a team, and now we want to win a championship.”
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PORTAL PANTHERS
ortal – one of the smallest public schools in the state -- received the benefit of two COVID forfeits – one in the first round against Dutchtown and the Panthers made their way to the semifinals by default after Columbus forfeited its quarterfinal matchup due to COVID. In the second round, Portal defeated Mary Persons 12-6 to advance to the quarterfinals and after its 12-6 victory over Greenbrier at the Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Panthers earned a spot in the finals. Portal has around 120 girls at the school while some programs may have nearly 1,200 but that has not stopped the small program from Bulloch County from making it to the main stage. “We’ve got a good group of girls, a good group of athletes. You know, they’re going to put seven on the field and we’re going to put seven on the field,” Coach Jay Reddick told WTOC. Sophomore quarterback Emma Yates leads the Panther offense.
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Name Ava Farrelly Cayden Fleming Maggie Presley Maddie Sheldon Katie Ellenwood Madi Grace Carswell Sarah McDaniel Lauren Baker Neveah Hamilton Mahkayla Premo Hannah Cail Ansley Faircloth Carlee Hurst Emma Crosby Mckenzie Clayton Morgan Soukhamneut Mady Thorpe Lily Frye Rickezia Boyd (Purple Jersey) Claire Thomas Nakyiah King Lauren Woods Rickezia Boyd (White Jersey)
Pos. Split/Guard WR/DB R/WR SS WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/DB RB/DB QB/SS C LB C/R Injured R/WR Injured LB RB/LB WR/DB LB/G LB/G RB/LB
Gr. 11 12 12 10 12 11 12 11 12 11 10 11 9 12 9 11 11 11 11 11 10 12 9
Pos.
Gr.
Head Coach: Chad Griffin
PORTAL PANTHERS (Porter, GA) • Navy, White
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Name
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Jozie Motes
WR/R
10
1
Marlie Motes
WR/R
10
2
Blair Brannen
C/CB
10
3
Aydin Street
CB/WR
9
4
Myha Williams
LB
10
5
Dee Harrison
LB
9
7
Glendia Lowe
R/WR
9
8
Brianna Milton
WR/S
12
10
Emma Yates
QB/S
10
12
Kelsi Williams
WR/LB
11
14
Mellinee West
R
10
17
Riley Lamb
RB/LB
10
23
Libby Washington
LB
9
Head Coach: Jay Reddick
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27
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9
22 23
36
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205
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203
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55 54
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56
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20
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10
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