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By Will

April 7, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

Douglass vs Mays Scheduled for Sat 9/6/08 at Lakewood Stadium. These teams have not played each other since 2005. Should be a City Classic. Get there early, standing room only expected. Last time they played, the bands had to sit on temporary bleachers on the track behind the endzones.

By 3652

April 7, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Banneker vs. Westlake It is one the states most underrated rivalries. It is great way to start the season. Aug 29 at Banneker

By Camden vs. Columbia (Fla.)

April 7, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Is Camden’s opponent (Columbia, FL) an equivalent AAAAA school or are they still playing predominantly AAAA and AAA sized schools?

By 3rd ward

April 7, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Towers and Clarkston

By Ham

April 7, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Leaving Valdosta High School out of this is laughable. The Winnerville classic (Lowndes vs. VHS) is always one of the best games in by far the toughest region.

By bill dance

April 7, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Colquitt Co. played Thomas Co. Central is 95’ they were both defending champs from the highest two classifications from 94’. Do a little research before you write a column. It’s called investigative reporting…..

By southga

April 7, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Bainbridge vs. Thomas Co. Central. Ed Pilcher returns to his old stomping ground.

By Pfft

April 7, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Valdosta? Do they still play football? They haven’t been anything since Nick Hyder died.

By San

April 7, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Ham, you are ABSOLUTELY correct. The “Winnersville Classic” is unmatched and they refuse to acknowledge Valdosta.

By Bfan

April 7, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

HAM! “By far the toughest region?” Where have you been for the last decade? Come take a visit through Gwinnett County sometime, you would have to leave the woods but it would be very educational for you obviously. If lowndes or VHS had to play in region 8 and play a quality program every week like Brookwood and Parkview do, you would see what im talking about. Good luck against Coffee, and Houston county and Lincoln. Real tough….

By swolf4810

April 7, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Cairo Syrupmakers vs Thomas County Central. That game could very easily decide both AAA and AAAA state champs this year!

By David

April 7, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Hey, Ham, don’t be a jerk. I’m pretty sure he was looking for unusual non-region type games. Everyone knows that Valdosta/Lowndes is a huge game. Notice he didn’t include Brookwood/Parkview or Warner Robins/Northside either. Big out of state opponents or games against big names from different areas of the state are what everyone looks for as highlights of a schedule.

Valdosta’s deluded fan base is what is truly laughable.

By Joe

April 7, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Columbia (Camden County opponent)is Lake City, FL, a big-time program. They are on a level with Lowndes and Valdosta.

By Derrick Mahone

April 7, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

San and Ham This was about games that don’t take place each year. It was pointing out some traditional powers that are facing other powers for the first time or in a long time.

By Phil

April 7, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Todd, There’s this little ‘ole region down here in South Ga called 1-AAAAA. It includes Valdosta, Tift County, Lowndes, and a few other state powerhouses. One glaring omission is the season opener for Tift County as the Blue Devils host Roswell. There will only be 16,000 or so in the stands that night. Todd-Wake up,bro. the Best high school football is NOT played in the Atlanta area- it’s played in the toughest region in the state, region 1-AAAAA!!

By Mike

April 7, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

I am from south ga AND I must say that any game with Lowndes or Valdosta in it is a major game.Lowndes should be playing that sissy team from Alabama.Camden County is a very beatable team. Lowndes on the other hand has more heart, pride and talent to represent the state as the best.This is to the idiot who thinks south GA is a push over,come on down and see what a packed house at every game looks like, we break bones and send people to the hospital every game. The name Winnersville should say it all look at the talent and the records.

By azcat225

April 7, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

To bill dance: As far as I can tell from your post, you’re talking about a game that took place 13 years ago. I suggest you do a little work on your reading comprehension—-this column is about upcoming 2008 games.

And what, pray tell, does investigative reporting have to do with this column whatsoever?

By Jerry

April 7, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

How about Murray County vs. North West Whitfield? Now that Murray is finally back in 4A they get to play a 5A school masquerading as 4A. Same old story. NWW kicks MC’s butt!

By Chris

April 7, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

For those of you not paying attention… Northside is now a member of Region 1AAAAA. So while it unusual, it is required. So it will happen every year until they change classifications. As for those of you arguing toughest region… I think two defending state champions in the region make quite a case for it being the toughest.

By clj

April 7, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

u said u were not sure when the last time the defending champs from the highest two classifications met the following season. The answer is way back in 2005 when Warner Robins and Lowndes played..

By FanMan

April 7, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

Buford vs. Thomson. 2 great teams with great history. Believe this is the first time they have ever played each other….could be wrong about that though.

By Marshall

April 7, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

You can not say rivalry and not mention Toombs County High School vs. Vidalia. The two towns blend into each other, folks work together, go to church together and dine with each other in local restaurants. But, all is put on hold for that one week each year and it is best to keep the women and children at home.

By 7th Ward

April 7, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

Cross Keys versus Druid Hills is by far the best match up… Don’t you all agree???

By Pius vs. Marist

April 7, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

Marist at Pius, the rivalry continues in the FIGHT FOR THE FISH BOWL. Hardware and bragging rights on the line on the opening friday night AUG 29. GO GOLDEN LIONS

By Call it Like It Is

April 7, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

Agree!!

Valdosta vs Lowndes is the best high school game of the year every year!

Enough said!

By mike

April 7, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

Union County vs. Towns County ought to be another big one!

By THESTREET

April 7, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Mainland of Daytona Beach will make my wife proud when they beat the brakes off Central Gwinnett, speed, speed, and more speed.

By Cro25

April 7, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

ECI vs. Savannah Christian

By The obvious

April 7, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

1. No doubt Valdosta has been a nation wide power house,the problem is just that, “has been”. The article was based on 2008 and Valdosta football is not what it used to be, period, they lost 3 games last year and 2 were from metro Atlanta, nuff said.
2. Lowndes - Obviously they have a good run the last few years, just like Parkview, Brookwood and Valdosta have done in the past.

3.Anybody’s stats/records can be altered depending on how far back one wants to go, they can be made to look one way or the other. Both the North and South have had their runs.

1. The problem with the Cobb and Gwinnett County schools now-a-days is that schools are popping up everywhere., When somebody moves into Valdosta, they go to Valdosta high school. When somebody moves into say the Cobb area(North Cobb, Harrison, McEachern, Kennesaw Mountain, Hillgrove now and oh yea Altoona next year) they can go to about 4-5 differnt high schools depending on which side of the street they live on. The talent is spread thin. For example, you take McEachern, they used to pull athletes from as far as 20 miles away, now with Harrison, Kennesaw Mountian, Hillgrove and soon to be Altoona, they only pull from downtown Powder Springs, which aint much.

Camden County is the new Valdosta of the south, Herron has won state titles basically wherever he has been and Camden is no different.

So sorry Valdosta Alum, it just aint what it used to be. Lowndes is a whole nother subject……….

By SUPERMAN48

April 7, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

MLKvsNorth Cobb 9/5/08 7:30 at North Cobb. Dekalb county will finally get to showcase its talent and speed to all nonbelievers.

By Todd Holcomb

April 7, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

Leaving Valdosta High School out of this is laughable. The Winnerville classic (Lowndes vs. VHS) is always one of the best games in by far the toughest region.

I wasn’t including annual rivalries. My list includes games that have something novel about them. There are tons of ‘rivalry’ games that I could’ve included, like Warner Robins-Northside, Brookwood-Parkview, Tucker-Marist, Shaw-Carver, etc.

Marist at Pius, the rivalry continues in the FIGHT FOR THE FISH BOWL. Hardware and bragging rights on the line on the opening friday night AUG 29. GO GOLDEN LIONS

That’s an annual rivalry too, but it will be fun having that one as a season opener.

Buford vs. Thomson. 2 great teams with great history. Believe this is the first time they have ever played each other….could be wrong about that though.

Another unusual, intriguing matchup. One Thomson fan has joked to me that the ‘Dogs are playing Buford U. Doesn’t sound like Thomson is confident in this game.

* u said u were not sure when the last time the defending champs from the highest two classifications met the following season. The answer is way back in 2005 when Warner Robins and Lowndes played.*

I don’t think Warner Robins and Lowndes played in 2005.

Colquitt Co. played Thomas Co. Central is 95’ they were both defending champs from the highest two classifications from 94’. Do a little research before you write a column. It’s called investigative reporting.

Thanks for the info, but keep in mind this is meant to be a conversation piece, not investigative reporting. But I’ll do a little work and see if I can come up w/ a list.

Bainbridge vs. Thomas Co. Central. Ed Pilcher returns to his old stomping ground.

Very good. I should’ve included that one. Bainbridge is a program on the rise.

One glaring omission is the season opener for Tift County as the Blue Devils host Roswell. There will only be 16,000 or so in the stands that night.

I should’ve noted that one. It’s Aug. 29. Should be a great game. As I said, I can’t remember this many good games early in the season that cross region and state lines.

By Swampghost

April 7, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

How about the Swamp War, Clinch and Charlton

By Todd Holcomb

April 7, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

MLKvsNorth Cobb 9/5/08 7:30 at North Cobb. Dekalb county will finally get to showcase its talent and speed to all nonbelievers.

I definitely should’ve included that one. They were the only 10-0 finishers in Class AAAAA. Not sure if North Cobb will be quite as good next season, though. I’m glad to see MLK bulk up its out-of-region schedule.

ECI vs. Savannah Christian

Good call. Savannah Christian finished in the Top 10 of AA last season and played Thomasville and Charlton close. ECI should be one of the best Class A teams ever in ‘08.

By Drago

April 7, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

LaGrange at Newnan. Week One.

Hundred year rivalry and a whole lot at stake.

But, we are biased against the southside anyway, aren’t we Todd?

By jc

April 7, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Watch out for Woodstock this year……….

By jc

April 7, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Watch out for Woodstock this year……….

By heeldawg

April 7, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

Don’t overlook the small schools in south Georgia—the second week of the season, defending Class A state champion ECI (featuring UGA commitments Washaun Ealey—the AJC All-Class Player of the year—and Dexter Moody, as well as Ga. Tech commitment J.C. Lanier) plays Savannah Christian, a Class AA playoff team last season that dropped down in class due to the change in classification rules). Savannah Christian should be a top five Class A team this year. Could be a war…

By ref

April 7, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

this is going to be a great season all over the state. i love the out of state matchups.

By Terrance Troope

April 7, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Its amazing that Valdosta has been playing Lincoln County.Fl and Berwick, PA, Robert E. Lee Alabama, Salt Lake City, Utah, for years and yet all we talk about is Gwinnentt teams. Yea its great now that Buford is playing a team in Texas, but they are not 5-A. I want to see some 5-A teams from Gwinnett County compete in out of state competitions.

By slydog

April 7, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

S.W. Dekalb vs M.L.K August 29

By slim

April 7, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

best high school game ever

SOUTH WEST DEKALB V/S VALDOSTA IN THE GEORGIA DOME

Quincy Carter’s Senior Year

That was a track meet - I doubt any of those games listed will be like that game.

By slydog

April 7, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

S.W Dekalb vs. M.L.K on Aug. 29 at 8:00p.m.

By Cliff Austin

April 7, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

Avondale at Cross Keys

By inquiring minds

April 7, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this

Why is McEachern still a part of the Corky Kell Classic ? …. Oh yeah,money…..because they sure don’t have anything worth watching as a team.Why not let some of the other teams of the county play in the classic ?….Oh yeah,money!!!

By Todd Holcomb

April 7, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

**LaGrange at Newnan. Week One.

Hundred year rivalry and a whole lot at stake.

But, we are biased against the southside anyway, aren’t we Todd?**

Newnan and LaGrange don’t claim to be in the southside of any side of Atlanta, so I plead innocent.

That is a good renewal of a great old rivalry. I asked Danny Cronic when he retired if he was ever involved in a better rivalry than East Coweta-Newnan, and he said LaGrange-Newnan was just as hot in the ’80s, and often with more at stake.

Why is McEachern still a part of the Corky Kell Classic ? …. Oh yeah,money…..because they sure don’t have anything worth watching as a team.Why not let some of the other teams of the county play in the classic ?….Oh yeah,money!!!

You’re right. But McEachern takes up only one spot. Any team that can put up the money (or guarantee the tickets sold) can get its chance.

S.W Dekalb vs. M.L.K on Aug. 29 at 8:00p.m.

I can’t believe these natural rivals have never played each other. This is definitely a game that should be on the list.

Its amazing that Valdosta has been playing Lincoln County.Fl and Berwick, PA, Robert E. Lee Alabama, Salt Lake City, Utah, for years and yet all we talk about is Gwinnentt teams. Yea its great now that Buford is playing a team in Texas, but they are not 5-A. I want to see some 5-A teams from Gwinnett County compete in out of state competitions.

North Gwinnett is playing Byrnes, the South Carolina champion. And Buford is better than most AAAAA teams from Gwinnett anyway.

Regarding Valdosta, why are the ‘Cats playing Jenkins, Windsor Forest and Jonesboro? I don’t understand the thinking behind that, but good for those Savannah teams to upgrade their schedules. But you’d think Valdosta would be looking for tougher opponents to get ready for 1-AAAAA.

By Joe

April 7, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

Valdosta High is still the winningest high school football program in the U.S. Although they are not what they used to be, they have greatly improved over the last few years (compared to the late 90’s & early 2000’s). One thing is for certain, this program will eventually repeat it’s season after season of championships. It’s only a matter of time. After all, every Wildcat has it’s day.

By FL DAWG

April 7, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

Region 1 = Big 10 Region 8 = SEC

Deal with it South GA, you don’t have the week to week competition that the Gwinnett Schools face.

Last but not least, GHS football has great talent all the way round, but it does not have the overall speed that FHS football programs have. However, GHS football does have size in my opinion.

By BIll

April 7, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

It will be hard for valdosta to return to its glory days with all the good teams in the state in AAAAA.It would be like trying to go undefeted in the SEC.

By btown big boy

April 7, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this

o man definately cross keys vs. avondale man i tell ya thats gonna be a slugfest with the actualy bug slugs, not punches

By slalom1

April 7, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this

To: “Bfan” In VERY simple words you can understand…..LOWNDES 34 North Gwinnett 6. That was in 2007. 2005…Lowndes 49 Brookwood 7. 2004…Lowndes kicked booty AGAIN. Yes, Parkview had a nice run. Brookwood had one good run. But, year in and year out, “put your money on the south”. Speaking of “putting your money on the line”, I would bet the ranch that you did not grow up in Gwinnett County.

By its on

April 7, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this

Big games this year, I’m trying to catch all of them. I love high school football rather north or south, but I’m glad to see state vs state football. I hope Ga. wins all out of state games.

By slalom1

April 7, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this

To: TODD HOLCOMB The “Week One” match up between LaGrange vs. Newnan most definitely deserves to be included in “the list”. In 2004 the season opener also began with LaGrange vs. Newnan. Nationally televised. LG was ranked #1 in AAA. Newnan was ranked #2 in AAAAA. The Grangers won 35-7. The Grangers finished the season as AAA state champs, and ranked #9 nationaly by Rivals’ affiliate “Schoolsports.com”. By the way, in that same poll, 2004 Ga. state AAAAA champs, Lowndes finished behind the Grangers at #12 nationally.

By GURU

April 7, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this

Northside & Lowndes PTR & Lowndes Camden & Norcross (Hoover) Charlton & First Coast (Fla)

These games are off the charts. I know a lot of south ga folks are bashing Todd on here about South Ga and North Ga football.

I played at Northside, played Collegian, and Professional. I said that to say this: I have seen some great football and Gwinnett Co. plays some of the best football in the Country. If I had to go out on a limb I would give the Overall programs performances to Gwinnett. With that being said we all seen what happen in this year Championship Game.

By prattvillenolzfan

April 7, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this

As an outsider, it’s fun to read the comments between north and south ga. football. Growing up the the S. Ga area, I’m a little biased towards South Georgia. The only thing I can compare Gwinnett county to is the fact that Gwinnett’s best came to Alabama last year and got spanked by Prattville….If I’m not mistaken, didn’t Lowndes beat them as well….I do give Northern Gwinnett credit. Last year they opened with Prattville who was ranked #7 in the nation at the time….This year I see they are opening up with Byrnes….At least Northern Gwinnett isn’t afraid to play the best….Oh and by the way, Hoover has the 2nd best record in Alabama the last 5 years………

By MLK Lions Fan

April 7, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

MLK vs SW DeKalb

By TX DAWG

April 7, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

How ironic is this Mansfield-Timberview happens to be my neighborhood school here in Texas. Mansfield is not in Arlington, it’s actually right next door (kind of like College Park is to Atlanta). Anyway, enough with geography.

While I am one of the first to support football of any kind in GA, I doubt very seriously that the Wolves of Timberview will be snoozin when the Wolves of Buford come visiting Texas Stadium. I’m sure you never in your wildest dreams imagined that someone with Timberview ties would be reading this blog. While I realize you’re trying to pump up the spirits of the Buford faithful, I’m gonna bring em back down to reality…..Imagine this, Buford plays in something like class A or AA. Well, Timberview plays a schedule with talent equivalent to AAAAAA in Georgia. Yes that is 6 A’s….get the picture. By August 30th, they’ll be stampeding the field to crack some heads. Football is serious down here, they’ve got indoor practice facilities for crying out loud!! They want to be sure nothing gets in the way of a playing the game! Whatever the case, I’ll have to do some scouting and provide some feedback, maybe I can help the Buford team see the buzzsaw they’re headed into…………stay tuned!

…..and GO GA DAWGS!!

By slalom1

April 7, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

To: GURU So, What is your point? Gwinnett Co. football is great, but the best in Gwinnett Co. got their booties handed to them on a platter by Lowndes.?!? Hello??? Did you take too many hits to the head during your playing days? If you indeed DID play at NSWR, you must surely see the difference in the quality of play between the kids south of I-285 and the kids north of I-285. (All schools not included).

By South jaw JA Football

April 7, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this

Thomas County Central vs Bainbridge, for obivious reasons to the southern half of the State….

By 305

April 7, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

IS WARNER ROBINS NORTHSIDE PLAYING BOOKER T WASHINGTON OF MIAMI???

By slalom1

April 7, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this

The Gwinnett County teams remind me of the “Ohio States” of GHS football. BIG, DEEP, and SLOOOOOOOOW!

By Buford FAN

April 7, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this

To Tex Dawg—- I don’t think Buford has to fear any team.I thank football is serious in the state of Ga.If you know buford maybe you can tell the team from tex to get ready to rumble.

By slalom1

April 7, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this

To: TX DAWG… Lucky for you and your AAAAAAAAAAAAAA Class school. Unfortunately for “Little” Buford, you will not catch them at their best in 2008. This looks like a re-building year to me for Buford. Having said that, had you caught mighty Buford in 2007, I doubt seriously that you would have any interest in posting on this blog,(unless you simply needed some place to vent, and/or need a support group of some kind.)

By sogadawg

April 7, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

joe, valdosta will never be what they were! they can not recruit like they use to.lowndes is the team to beat this year and every year from now on. to the idiot that thinks camden co. has done anything, just remember every time they play LOwndes they wet their pants! ROLL VIKINGS ROLL

By BleedBlue

April 8, 2008 12:22 AM | Link to this

Stephenson vs Tucker preseason game at Hallford Stadium,

By Drago

April 8, 2008 4:01 AM | Link to this

Well Todd, I am not saying that Newnan is “the Southside of Atlanta,” I stated only “the southside.” It is my contention—my position, that the AJC has shown no initiative in reporting high school sports south of Fayette and Clayton Counties. It is also my position that the AJC does backflips to cover Cobb and Gwinnett County. I admit that this action may be population driven, but this paper has a long history of fairly covering sports south of Atlanta—until the past couple of years. The Coweta, Spalding, Troup county school’s links were removed and there was barely any mention of these schools in the high school sports section. Now, if this is an oversight, fine. But I believe that this was a conscious decision of the AJC to move coverage to feature and increase readership in Gwinnett. This would be a bias, pandering to that readership. It would seem that the AJC would try to increase readership to the south, which is growing almost as fast as the 316 alley. In any case, it is a bias.

By brandon

April 8, 2008 7:02 AM | Link to this

i hear northside is playing an undefeated team from miami the second game of the season

By prhs1

April 8, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this

they should make it roswell vs peachtree ridge that would be awesome!!

By Todd Holcomb

April 8, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

IS WARNER ROBINS NORTHSIDE PLAYING BOOKER T WASHINGTON OF MIAMI???

From what I gather, there’s a game in the works for Sept. 5. Not sure if it’s home or away.

Washington is Florida’s Class AAAA champion. So Georgia teams would be playing state champions from South Carolina and Florida this season.

Washington has won 17 playoff games in the past four seasons.

Here’s a great site on Florida’s football history: http://www.fhsaa.org/records/rec_fb.pdf

Buford plays in something like class A or AA. Well, Timberview plays a schedule with talent equivalent to AAAAAA in Georgia. Yes that is 6 A’s….get the picture. By August 30th, they’ll be stampeding the field to crack some heads. Football is serious down here, they’ve got indoor practice facilities for crying out loud!!

The only difference between Texas and Georgia football is that Texas has about twice as many teams due to the size and population of the states. But the quality per capita is the same. That’s borne out by the numbers of players from each state in college and pro football.

Mansfield, according to a couple of online sources, has about 2,200 students and plays in Texas’ Class AAAAA. Most Gwinnett schools are bigger than Mansfield. In fact, Brookwood and Collins Hill are far bigger. Buford playing Mansfield is like Buford playing Grayson, a solid playoff team from a higher classification. Buford ain’t scared.

But, I will point out that Buford is a AA school with about 750 students that returns only 5 starters, just one on offense (lineman Dallas Lee). So I don’t know what will happen in this game, but the 2007 Buford team would be competitive with most any sized team in the country.

And I’d be willing to bet large money that Buford has sent more players to major D-1 football programs than Mansfield since 2000.

To: TX DAWG… Lucky for you and your AAAAAAAAAAAAAA Class school. Unfortunately for “Little” Buford, you will not catch them at their best in 2008. … Having said that, had you caught mighty Buford in 2007, I doubt seriously that you would have any interest in posting on this blog,(unless you simply needed some place to vent, and/or need a support group of some kind.)

Slalom1: This is some of your finest work: It’s the job of South Georgia to put Gwinnett it its place, not Texas. Nice to see the Georgia brethren standing up for our Buford!

By SouthGARules

April 8, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

FL Dawg: South GA doesnt have to face the week to week competition that Gwinnett schools face? That’s right, they have such powerhouses as Meadowcreek, Shiloh, Duluth. Region 1-AAAAA has had every team except Colquitt County make the playoffs the last 2 years. Plus, there is not a better group of coaches in the state than in Region 1-AAAAA. You can already predict which Gwinnett teams will be in the playoffs, so they can get ready to be spanked by Region 1 in the finals. Hey Pfft: Valdosta won the state in 1998, after Nick Hyder died. Rick Tomberlin will get the job done as long as the fanatical fan base gives him a chance. Hey the obvious: Comparing Brookwood to Lowndes, Parkview & Valdosta is laughable. Winning ONE state title is not considered a run. Parkview won 3 in a row, Lowndes has won 3 of the last 4 state titles & Valdosta has had several runs. Brookwood is like SWD, tons of players but flame out in the playoffs.

By prattvillenolzfan

April 8, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

Hey South Ga. Rules….speaking of Colquitt county, don’t forget they just hired Rush Probst, formerly Hoover’s coach….as long as he leaves the assistant prinicipal alone, he should have Colquitt back to where they were in the 90’s….

By NC-FAN

April 8, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

GOOD ARTICLE TODD, LOOKS LIKE SOME GOOD MATCHUPS I AM ALREADY WAITING ON FOOTBALL SEASON TO START. YOU DO A GREAT JOB COVERING HS FOOTBALL

By Len

April 8, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

What about AAA Semi-finalist Chamblee Bulldogs vs AAAA Semi-finalist Tucker, Chamblee vs. SWD, Chamblee vs Douglass, or even Chamblee vs. Marist!

Chamblee shocked alot of people last year and have been building and improving their football program for the past 3 to 4 years and only have high expectation to go even further than the previous year. Plus they are returning about 10-12 starters!

By Bulldog Fan

April 8, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

This only an opinion but the best high school game ever was Chamblee vs #1 Stephens County 2007 2nd round playoffs where chamblee won 58-57 in double overtime at Stephens County, the Reservation. And the media had already counted Chamblee out but amazing team effort by both teams!!! Definitely a track meet in the second half! Never seen game like that. Thats a game, that if you were there you will never forget!!!

By For the Record

April 8, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

For you folks that like to spout stats but have no idea what you are talking about. Manfield Timberview is a AAAA level school in Texas with student population basis for 2008 and 2009 school years’ of 2,056. If Buford was in Texas they would be a VERY large AAA level school. It is very common in non-district games (same as non-region in GA)for schools to play up or down one level. Georgia from north to south does play good high school football and there are a few programs that could possibly compete with similar sized schools in Texas but….the difference is Texas does not consolidate schools as much as Georgia and every crossroad has a high school and football team. Win a home field based playoff championship in Georgia from a group of, what 60-70 teams? versus win a neutral site based playoff championship in Texas from a group of 250 teams. No comparison mi amigo.

By 89viking

April 8, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

can ya smell it? a tease of football action and look what ya got started,,,just like the season never ended,,,north ga. vs. south ga.,,,,north atl. vs. south atl.,,,,,lowndes of now vs valdosta of old,,camden vs parkview,,parkview vs. brookwood,,,its only april and starting to feel like august-december already !

By slalom1

April 8, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

To: TX DAWG and other Texas bloggers: I have never understood this concept of “Texan Pride”. Proud of what? Losing the battle of the Alamo? Or possibly bragging that you have “drunk water from a hoof print”? Speaking of which, why are you here, at a GHS football blog, when you could be having the time of your lives at the local rodeo? Please enlighten me.

By slalom1

April 8, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

To: SouthGaRules, AMEN, Bro!

By Hagar

April 9, 2008 12:28 AM | Link to this

Todd you are right, Warner Robins didn’t play Lowndes in 2005. They didn’t move up to 5A until 2006 and beat Lowndes in their stadium that year. However, Lowndes was in a rebuilding year that year. Northside WR will be destroyed by Lowndes this year, and may not even make the playoffs in 5A. Northside had the Hype from the media last year and did repeat, but 4A was not very stong last year and Ware beat themselves at the end of the championship game. Yes Northside beat 2 5A teams last year with 4 combined. They did not play a quality 5A team last year and will be welcomed with open arms by 1-AAAAA region giving them more losses in the region than the last 4 seasons…for those not in the know, that is 3. If Northside gets a little banged up that could be more!

The biggest injustice for the city of Warner Robins is the Wartown Classic will not be the final game of the season for Warner Robins and Northside WR. Now that is a rivalry…15-20K will see it!

By SouthGARules

April 9, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

Hagar: I agree. I know they moved the game when WR moved to 5A, but they are still playing the game early in the year? Northside-Warner Robins & Valdosta-Lowndes are the 2 biggest rivalry in the state, due to the sheer numbers that see those games.

By TCCjacketfan

April 9, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

Hagar: I have to take issue with the comment AAAA wasn’t strong last year. On the contrary, AAAA was tougher in 2007 than AAAAA. Except for Lowndes, all of the AAAA Semi-Finalists would have beaten any of the ranked teams in AAAAA. People have to remember that just because a team is AAAAA doesn’t mean they are better than a AAAA,AAA,or AA team. Most people think that because of the sure numbers but this isn’t the NCAA classification system. Our cross town rivals the Thomasville Bulldogs are in AA. I would bet my house and cars that they would have won nearly half of the regions in AAAAA last season.

Now 2008 might be a different story. I was looking at the realignment for the next 2 seasons. With all of the changes that were made AAAA has been signifigantly weakened. The top 5-10 teams I would put up against AAAAA any time. But after that, there’s a huge drop-off.

By Reeze

April 9, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

To: Hagar ,Just here to check on Avery Jones commitment to UGA and Snap!………….In the thick of baseball season,we’re talking football.Hagar having either played, coached or followed football since I was 6 years old.I feel I’m a little familiar with the sport.I also have issues with your comments .#1.”Northside had the Hype from the media last year and did repeat”.What!!!.You don’t realize we have to be the most hated state champion in the history of Ga High school football.30-0, back to back state champs in 2006 and 2007…..44-1 since 2005,……121-12 since 1998 (4A and 5A) and still no respect, LOL….And the only respect in this lovely city of Warner Robins comes from the Northside of Watson Blvd….Believe me there were more folks South of Watson Blvd in Warner Robins Ga. pulling for Ware County than in Waycross Ga……The only “media hype” we get comes from The Macon Telegraph News.They’ll come to the practices and games,make impartial assessments and tell it like it is….#2 “Ware beat themselves at the end of the championship game.” First of all you like thousands around the state ,just didn’t realize how good of a defense Ware county Had.Offensive power houses Hab Cent(passing) and TCC (rushing) found out in the playoffs, a single TD between the two of them against Ware in the playoffs.Usually when the Eagles come to play in other folks back yard,there’s fear in the eyes of players and Fans(except for Peach Co.).Not so for Ware,their players, fans and city we’re hyped and ready.Maybe only Lowndes could have walked in that atmosphere and came out with a win that night. And how did Ware beat themselves? Ware had 98 total yards of offense, Tijaun Green had 227 alone of the 319 we put up,Hagar their defense kept them in the game with 4 turnovers,granted 3 of those turnovers they out right earned ….#3 “but 4A was not very stong last year”…If 4A wasn’t then who was?….Hagar other than Lowndes,Roswell and Ptridge NSWR,TCC,Tucker and Ware could have beaten any other team in AAAAA last season handily….I’m gonna catch hell from my Eagle fans here’s my final all class rankings from 2007 season 1.Lowndes( ahead of NSWR because of their defense,not offense)2.NSWR 3.Tucker 4.Carver (ahead of TCC and Ware because of their passing game)5. Ware(ahead of TCC because of their defense)6.TCC (Should be higher ,lack of passing game sealed the deal for them) 7.Roswell 8.Ptridge 9.Cairo 10.Norcross….No disrespect to ECI or Buford….ECI didn’t play a single game vs a upper class team and Buford played two AAA schools with losing records ,can’t see how these teams fit in…..#4..”They did not play a quality 5A team last year”… Hagar maybe Hoco’s not known to be a football powerhouse,but we’re talking about the Warner robins Demons here.They did win a state championship a couple years back and going back to 2006 they did lose to Ptridge in the semi’s and Hoco lost to Roswell in the Qrts .I think Lowndes and Valdosta won 7 total games between them that year …2006 not typical for Lowdes or Valdosta…2007 not typical for The Demons.

By Another Person That Slept During Class

April 9, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Dear slalom1, Know your history before showing your stupidity. For your information, there were no Texans in the Alamo. Actually there was no person anywhere known as a Texan at that time in history. The Alamo defenders were from, among other states, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina and, you guessed it, Georgia. If there had been Texans there then it’s likely the Texas border with Mexico would be about 50 miles north of Mexico City.

By slalom1

April 9, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

To: “Another person who slept during class”… My goodness, someone got up on the wrong side of the bed today. My friend, we all came from somewhere. And, you are right. I was wrong to refer to the brave defenders of the Alamo as “Texans”. In the words of John Wayne, they were “Texicans”. And, pardon my stupidity, but where is the Alamo located? Oklahoma? Arizona? On a serious note, I have the utmost respect for those who fought bravely and died at the Alamo. But again, this is a GHS football blog. Is there not a rodeo in town?

By slalom1

April 9, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this

To: Reeze.. Good to see you back. Your post was pretty much on the money. 2007 indeed made NSWR the team to hate, according to the main stream media. A( AAAA school getting more national attention than any AAAAA school in the state). It was the same with 2004 laGrange. Bottom line is that even with an injured Marquis Ivory, NSWR prevailed, and at least in my mind will be remembered as one of the best ever. Your points regarding Buford are well founded, however their schedule cannot be held against them. They are afterall a AA school, who must play a AA schedule. Having said that, take a look at some of the “non-AA” schools they have played in the past few years. They have performed quite well. Again, great to see you back on the blog, and the best of luck to NSWR in 2008.

By Hagar

April 9, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

Reeze, The Eagles may not be the favorite team in Warner Robins, but no way they were top 6-9 in the nation! I lived in west Texas for a while and was amazed at Odessa Permian and Abilene Cooper from the movie fame. Those teams were small D-1 programs playing in HS. I’ve seen Prattville, Al play, the Eagles would have been destroyed by dozens of teams across the nation. They had a good run in Georgia 4A, but would not have won any championships in 5A it is a different caliber of football (depth and size/not necessarily talent in the first team).

Not any positive press for the Eagles? All games are on the radio station “Home of the Eagles”. What does Avery Jones commitment to UGA have to do with this discussion…focus. Both the Demons and HOCO were terrible last year, I’m not expecting much more out of them this year. all dominant programs have rough seasons, I won’t argue HOCO having had decent teams in past and yes the Demons were a dominant team for decades and have the potential to be again but not last year. Northside, has had a great decade of football, 5A will test them now, 30-0 won’t go much further. If they are playing Booker T Washington in the second game of the season, it will end there. 1-AAAAA is by far the toughest region in the state, the Eagles make it even tougher, but they will not challenge for the region title this year. if they make the playoffs it will be in the 3 or 4 spot.

MY prediction for 1-AAAAA: 1. Lowndes, 2. Valdosta, 3. the winner of Coffee/Tift, 4. Northside

Northside could get #3 if they beat both Coffee and Tift. Tough task any year, Lowndes is Lowndes; Valdosta went 9-1 last year with Sophmores starter at most key positions; Coffee is gigantic every year, and Tift has an uncanny nack to play just a little better then thier opponent regardless of their talent; lets face it Northside you can’t graduate that many starters including your 1-2 punch of Ivory and Green and continue to roll no matter how good Jones is.

By Georgia HS Fan

April 10, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Can you please highlight the metro Atlanta area schools in Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnet, etc. Warner Robbins and Valdosta are not the only places that play football. Beside they are freakin 3 hours away from the people who read your paper. Can you please highlight the metro area players who are the ‘players to watch in 2008’. And do a seperate one for the ‘around the state players’. It’d getting more and more difficult to read your section on the web because you are talking about players and teams I don’t see and can’t relate too…because they are 3 hours away!!!!

By Eagle Fan

April 10, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

The game between Northside and BTW/Miami is definitely hot. Northside’s offense lost Ivory, Green, Bass, and O-line. Back in the highest classification. Now in the toughest region in Georgia, 1AAAAA. Toughest schedule ever. 30-0 win streak on the line.

No problem, you can’t lose if the other team doesn’t score. Defense rules and wins championships.
Go Eagles!

By slalom1

April 10, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

To: HAGAR, From what criteria do you base your opinions on 2007 NSWR? You must be one of those “Texicans” who have have never recovered from the shock of no longer being the largest state in this great nation. I feel your pain. But getting back to 2007 NSWR, did you ever even see them play, with a healthy Marquis Ivory? This team would surely rank among the best in the nation to ever play in high school football. Point in fact. They lost Ivory. But, continued to win. Even in the state championship game, Ivory was clearly not 100%. But the TEAM still won. Great example of a team that was far from being “one-dimensional” Just exactly which teams in the great state of Texas do you believe could have even played a close game with 2007 NSWR?

By BigBlu

April 10, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this

Westlake will showcase it talets in 2008 beginnig with Bannaker. This is a South Fulton Classic. Don’t sleep on this one.

By BigBlu

April 10, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

Westlake vs East Coweta will be the best game of the 2008 season.

By slalom1

April 10, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

To: Hagar, Dadgum, all of us dumb Georgians are very lucky to have a man of your wisdom to set the records straight. You are indeed a man of great wisdom. How did you acquire such knowledge? You amaze me. Having said all that, have you ever turned a bull into a steer? Share with us. Please.

By gasouthern alum

April 11, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this

Just from reading this article, it looks like Camden has put together one hell of a non region schedule!!!

By gasouthern alum

April 11, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this

Just from reading this article, it looks like Camden has put together one hell of a non region schedule!!!

By gasouthern alum

April 11, 2008 6:59 AM | Link to this

Just from reading this article it looks like Camden has one hell of a non region schedule to make up for that pansy rregion schedule!!!!

By gasouthern alum

April 11, 2008 7:10 AM | Link to this

Just from reading this article it looks like Camden has one hell of a non region schedule to make up for that pansy rregion schedule!!!!

By gasouthern alum

April 11, 2008 7:10 AM | Link to this

Just from reading this article it looks like Camden has one hell of a non region schedule to make up for that pansy rregion schedule!!!!

By TCC Fan

April 11, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

Cairo vs Bainbridge should be a hot one….It will be the only game in South Ga that week, it’s a rivalry game between an AAA power (Cairo) that will be returning nearly all its players from their state runner-up team, and Bainbridge, who will be itching to get off to a fast start under the new Ed Pilcher regime.

By slalom1

April 11, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

To: Todd Holcomb, Me thinks you hit the grand slam on this topic. How about this idea for a debate: “Non-AAAAA” schools who could compete and win while playing in AAAAA? And, schools with “super enrollments” who never play a major factor in the outcome of the state play-offs”? As a side note, I am excited about the prospects of a book based upon former GHS football champs. I have been doing some research regarding LG, which I will hopefully bring to light shortly.(Primarily 1991).

By slalom1

April 11, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

To Reeze: What are your thoughts on the 2008 NSWR team?

By slalom1

April 11, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

To: TCC jacketfan, AMEN, BRO!

By NSHS ATHLETIC FAN

April 11, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

Northside-WR to be effective this year is in dire need at QB and WR.

By HS FAN

April 11, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

I am excited about this upcoming season, but these schools down south have to understand the problems that occur to programs in Metro Atlanta. Schools down south are not growing at the same speed of Metro Schools and new schools are pulling from all around the area. New schools being built cause coaches to leave and kids to be seperated from schools.

By Reeze

April 12, 2008 3:03 AM | Link to this

To:Slalom1……Really, how could a any team replace athletes like Ivory ,Green, Bass and Cooper or Carver’s Furr and Fortson,and not take a hit offensively for the upcoming season . NSWR and Carver had these kids on thier rosters for 3 years or so….NSWR I think will have ,not a single back to carry the load,like Tijaun Green or Byron Hunter did before him in 2005 ,but 2 or maybe 3 backs carrying the load,these kids won’t have the athletism or recieving hands of Green,but i think they are quicker and faster than Green ……But they’re not Green ,…..if you know what i mean……At QB i think Scott will be better knowing he’ll be the starter coming in,………remember the whole load was thrown at him last year when Ivory went down….I think they;ll have him better prepared……….How do you replace Bass and Cooper?……in my opinion the best set of recievers and the most underrated in the state last year……It won’t be easy,….O-Line should be o.k……..Not much drop off on defense…Losing 4 to graduation ,FS ,DB ,LB and DE……..Biggest lost is A. Taylor at DE……….I think the defense will be better in 2008………..I can’t see the numbers(offensive) in 2008 that we’re put up in 2006 and 2007 , but we may get a few surprises!…Defense won’t give up much points…..we’ll be around in 2008.

By Sex is wrong

April 12, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

They’re starting a wheel chair football league pitting the different nursing homes against each other. I like Marietta Bellview to take the title this year.

By NSWR FAN

April 12, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

Slalom 1 and Reeze: Having followed NSWR for many years, I believe A. Jones, DE will be back in 2008. He is an upcomimg Senior. In fact, he recently signed early with Georgia. If NSWR fails to stay among the best teams in GA. it will be because of weaknesses at QB and WR. Scott is a wonderful guy that will give you 100% but he is limited being a backup/number 2 on any quality football team. Even saying what I have, NSWR is even weaker at QB for the future. All three back ups including Scott, play baseball. That is, Coulliard, Mitchell and Van Brunt. None have good football arms but Van Brunt is very fast and could be developed into a good passer.

By slalom1

April 12, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

To: Reeze and NSWR fan, What a spectacular finish for NSWR in 2007! Nobody likes an “I told you so”, but hope you guys remember my spin on the loss of Ivory. Devestating loss, but I felt that NSWR was capable of moving on and winning, even if the wins were not as pretty. However, I did do an about face, and predicted TCC to win the state AAAA title.(Not knowing that Ivory would return.) And, return he did. Clearly not 100%. But, one of the most gutsy performances I have ever witnessed in GHS football. You guys must surely feel proud of your 2007 team. And, yes, stepping up into Region 1AAAAA is going to be tough. Especially with the personnel losses from 2007. But look, 2008 may very well not be THE year. However, in the long run, I look for NSWR to prove to all of the AAAAA doubters, that they can play with the best. Good luck to NSWR. You make me proud.

By slalom1

April 12, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

It has been several days, but maybe we have FINALLY ridded ourselves of the “Texicans”. (I have tried to do my part.)

By slalom1

April 12, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

To: TCCjacket fan, You are right on the money. Enrollment is a factor, but NOT the MOST important factor. AA Buford could have manhandled most AAAAA schools in 2007. Again, enrollment is a factor, but most definitely not THE most important factor.

By slalom1

April 12, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

To: Todd Holcomb, No NCAA basketball games on. No football, except for the Alabama “A” day game. And, NASCAR does not begin until 8:00 p.m. tonight. So, here I am. Just wanted you to know that I have done some research that may be helpful in the book endeavor, which includes a 30-45 minute interview today regarding the 1991 LaGrange State and National championship football team. This interview is from the “horse’s mouth.” Hope you will follow through with the book. Best of luck.

By Cougarmom

April 14, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

While we understand that none of our match ups would warrent a top 10 spot on this list when taken into context of the entire state - our program will be one to watch over the next three to five seasons. We are hoping that this seasons discussion of our team won’t all begin or end with “historically weak region”!! We have a lot of respect for the teams that we will be facing - and our boys are training hard for the challenge.

I am very excited about the new regions and can’t wait for the season to start!

GO AHS COUGARS!!!

By T.J.

April 14, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

Good reading all the exctitement building for next year. THis season was great. How exciting it was to finally get out of Gwinnett a little and see South GA football. I picked Grayson to win it all this year but Camden did them in. Was a great game. I live in Gwinnett and was wondering what the talk is around fot next season. Looks like Grayson and Brookwood will be rebuilding this year. Parkview will have the most returning starters. Camden and other South GA teams going to be strong? Looking forward to any Spring Football evaluations of teams. Keep the articles comming and the comments rolling. Good stuff. Thanks to everyone that contributes your insights in different regions.

By jarvis

April 14, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

thisistheboringstassfootball site on A computer

By NTH Trojans

April 16, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Slalom1, I see you’re still at it, getting people riled up some 5 months before the season begins. One more game that you might want to keep an eye on, Sept. 5, North Hall vs. Buford. It’s a very interesting game for us in NE Ga., as both teams graduated a lot of players last season. It’s also good to see that Stephens Co is going to play LaGrange. How are your Grangers looking for this season?

By tuck

April 19, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

MGHS vs Tucker friday september 19 2008 4 all yall non belivers we gon make yall belivers when we shock dem tigers n da whole 4A class when we upset dem tigers! tuck #8 CB!

By Observer

April 20, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this

Bainbridge Bearcats are on the rise to become a power house. The Bainbridge vs Cairo game and the Bainbridge vs TCC game will be two great games to see in 2008.

By High School Football Fan

April 22, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Since the GHSA has not released the 2008-2009 Football Schedule, how are schools getting their football schedule so far in advance?

By Cobb

April 22, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this

Who is the top Running Backs and Quarterbacks in Cobb County

By DJACK24`

April 24, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

statesboro high will play anyone in the state and hold its own…do not see teams trying to schedule a game here..

By DJACK24`

April 24, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

statesboro high will play anyone in the state and hold its own…do not see teams trying to schedule a game here..always have D1 players every year

By ralph da great

May 6, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this

MLK vs Douglass is an upcoming rivalry and no one should the bitterness that the Astros tasted last season after losing to the lions by one point. The staff and players at Douglass plan on executing the lions. Mark your calenders you could be in for some serious fireworks.

By KB83

May 20, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

MLK vs. Stephenson. This game will determine the top program in Dekalb County and be one of the top programs in the state.

By mikemike

May 26, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Cairo Syrupmakers Play any them in da state from 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A if u want some come get some.

By a loyal granger fan

June 16, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

LAGRANGE VS. NEWNAN AUGUST 29TH

These two are arch rivals and have been since the first season in 1909. Both teams are about equal and both teams return a lot of key players and both teams lost a few key players. Fans are going to overflow Drake Field. It’s going to be a war so it’s one you don’t want to miss. LaGrange will be seeking vengeance on a 14-23 loss last time these two played in 2005. This will be the third time this century the two rivals have played…. GO GRANGERS!!!

By Corey

June 21, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

How about two teams from the Corky Kell Classic in regular season action? Etowah hosts McEachern in the first home game for the Eagles who, despite the loss of many key seniors last year, return a very potent offense who has had a very impressive spring. Great atmosphere at the game that i will surely be attending on September 5th

By mr. president

July 27, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

Chamblee is fye!!!

By ALW

July 29, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this

Camden will have their hands full with Columbia. This is a team that is fast, strong and Rough. This won’t be the regular one of the regular pity teams that Canmden plays. Not to mention the all-state quarter back and running back, and the defense is one of the best in florida.

By SackaCat

August 17, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Bfan….are you insane??? Region 8….tough?? The last 3 years in a row Lowndes has murdered you North Gawja teams!!!! Brookwood….north gwinnett!!! Region 1 is by far the toughest….always has been and always will be!!!Now you throw Northside of WR in it and it gets tougher.. Brokwood hasn’t been anything in several years, along with P-View!!!!Get to know what your talking about before talking crap!!

By Bufordfan911

August 30, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Buford is one of the best teams in georgia maybe not as good as the 2008 team or the class of 2004 but they are a BIG powerhouse in the state of georgia that is for sure.