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DEL.ICIO.USShip’s back on course at Whitewater
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Whitewater is 4-2, which is amazing considering how the Wildcats’ offense struggled to score the first four games. But they seem to have righted their ship now, having put up 51 points in the past two. Not record-setting, but sufficient.
Last week, they won 20-12 on the strength of two Thomas Frierson touchdowns and two field goals by J.C. Jennings, including one from 43 yards. If they can do that week-in and week-out, their defense should be good enough to make it stand up.
Whitewater’s defense has held its last five opponents to 47 points. That’s not LaGrange-esque — the Grangers have hung up five straight shutouts — but if you give up fewer than 10, your chances are great.
Which brings us to the Wildcats’ game with McIntosh. The hope spawned by the Chiefs’ season-opening victory against Sandy Creek has given way to struggle. The Chiefs had a tight loss to East Coweta, then had Westlake on the ropes in the final minute before losing. They managed just 113 total yards in last week’s 27-0 loss to Starr’s Mill. Facing another quality defense against Whitewater, more struggles could be in the offing. Says here, Whitewater rolls.
MOVING ON …
Our Lady of Mercy has strung a series of school firsts together during the past three weeks. First three-game winning streak. First three-victory season. First back-to-back (to-back) 30-point games. They’ve set the school’s single-game scoring record three weeks in a row, which says something about how they’re playing (and who) but says more about the floundering history of the program.
Now, the Bobcats have their first Region 5-A game. This is not exactly Towns County, Mt. Zion-Carroll or Glascock County they’re playing. Eagle’s Landing Christian comes to Fairburn to do more than gawk at Evander Holyfield’s mansion across Highway 279. The Chargers are smokin’ hot on offense. Says here, Mercy will have beaucoup trouble slowing down ELCA QB Wes Carter, who amassed 561 total yards in a win over Bremen last week.
GAME OF THE WEEK
Fayette County at Creekside, 7:30 p.m. Friday
RECORDS: Fayette County (5-0, 3-0 Region 2-AAAA); Creekside (5-1, 3-1)
COACHES: Fayette County, Tommy Webb (36-50); Creekside, Kevin Whitley (48-14)
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Fayette County — QB/DB Brandon Boykin (Sr., 5-10, 175); FB/DB Matt Daniels (Sr., 6-1, 195); HB Cuincy Carruthers (Sr., 6-11, 175); Creekside — QB/DB Terrance Parks (Sr., 6-2, 200)
LAST YEAR: Creekside won, 35-14
LAST WEEK: Fayette County was off; Creekside beat Northgate 18-0
THE SKINNY: This is Fayette County’s chance to assert itself as a legitimate region title contender. Creekside won the region crown last year and has three straight 10-win seasons. Unlike years past, though, they’re having to rely much more on defense with the graduation of the electric Eric Berry. Their defense has not disappointed, allowing just 26 points through six games. Expect this one to be low-scoring, for Fayette (49 points allowed) has also been stellar on defense.
PREDICTION: Fayette County, 13-6
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