Prep Zone

By dunwoody1

September 26, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

First!! GO WILDCATS and WR # 5!!

By AJC Sports

September 26, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Hi, Free For All folks - Here’s what to look for tonight on ajc.com/highschools…

Photo galleries
Tucker at Marist
Buford at Decatur
Newnan at Creekside
Parkview at Grayson
Walton at Alpharetta
Brookwood at Berkmar

Game stories & roundups
We’ll have gamers for all the matchups listed above, plus these…

North Gwinnett at Mill Creek
Westminster at GAC
Dunwoody at Cedar Grove
Harrison at Kennesaw Mountain
Campbell at Roswell
Banneker at Tri-Cities
State of Georgia scores roundup
Metro Atlanta / Suburban scores roundup
City / Greater Atlanta scores roundup

Get things rolling by sending us your scores and updates or just posting them right here! We’ll check back in with updates and comments until 10 p.m.

By Bob

September 26, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

Roswell vrs Campbell … Waiting for game to start. Warm with a stiff breeze at the Hornets Nest. Great night for football. Go Hornets!

By OT

September 26, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

Thursday’s Games

Callaway 40 Macon County 14

Troup 36 Northside-Columbus 0

By AJC Sports

September 26, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

Oh, and also - if you’re going to a game tonight or if you’re in contact with someone who’s at a game, we’re looking for photos from as many high school games as possible this season so please either take some photos (digital cameras only) or ask your friends who are there to send us pictures over the weekend.

We get the coolest shots from AJC.com readers and we love posting your photos online. You can submit them here

By AJC Sports

September 26, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

OT - Thanks, as always, for checking in with the Thursday scores.

Bob - Wish we were there instead of here, working. But oh well… Keep us updated on the big Campbell-Roswell game, will you? We’re interested to see how Roswell rebounds from last week’s loss to Kell.

By Bob

September 26, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Will do.

By AJC Sports

September 26, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this

Bob - If you know anyone taking photos of the game, please ask them to send them our way. We post photos from games every Monday if we can’t post them Friday night.

To all you fans out there, here are the real photo areas of need for us here at AJC.com:

City of Atlanta / South Fulton schools (i.e., Therrell, S. Atlanta, Jackson-Atl. (Southside), SACA, Tri-Cities, N. Atlanta, Banneker, Grady…)

Clayton / Henry schools (i.e., Dutchtown, Luella, Morrow, Jonesboro, Forest Park, Ola…)

Cobb schools (i.e., Allatoona, Hillgrove, Osborne, Pebblebrook, Pope…)

DeKalb schools (i.e., Clarkston, Cross Keys, Columbia, Dunwoody, Lakeside, Lithonia, Towers…)

Fayette schools (i.e., Fayette Co., McIntosh, Sandy Creek…)

We’re most in need of photos from the 5:30 weekly “early” games at Lakewood Stadium and the City/S. Fulton and Clayton/Henry teams. We’d like to see what YOUR team is doing on the field, no matter the W-L record. Thanks.

By Bob

September 26, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

Roswell 7, Campbell 0 1st qrtr

By Bob

September 26, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

Roswell scores again with a 43 yard run by Reid Suhr. Roswell 14, Campbell 0

By Dave H.

September 26, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this

Fellowship 0, Landmark 6 - end of first qtr.

By SouthGARules

September 26, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this

NSWR 14 HOCO 0 2nd Qtr Valdosta 0 WR 0 2nd Qtr

By Glennis Curry

September 26, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this

Roswell 14, Campbell 3 5:31 2nd Qtr

By SouthGARules

September 26, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

Halftime

NSWR 21 HOCO 0 VALDOSTA 0 WR 0

By Doug

September 26, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

East Paulding 13, Marietta 7 (Half Time)

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

LaGRANGE 14, SHAW 3 NEWNAN 13, CREEKSIDE 0

By Bob

September 26, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

As the bands take the field it’s Roswell 21, Campbell 3 at the half.

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this

HALFTIME

LaGRANGE 17 SHAW 3

By Eagle08

September 26, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this

in a war with woodstock (i dont no how though) 7-7. here we come ep next week. the battle of the undefeateds, well at least we will be. ng is on the ropes with mill creek

By J

September 26, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this

Anybody have the Peachtree Ridge / Duluth score?

By CALE

September 26, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this

Camden County 49 Windsor Forest 0 at the half

By JoeJoe

September 26, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this

Thanks CALE

By DeltAA

September 26, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this

21 to 14 Grayson over Parkview at half

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

NEWNAN 26 CREEKSIDE——ZERO!!!!

By sam

September 26, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this

Anyone have the North Cobb-Cherokee score?

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

I DONT KNOW IF THIS IS CONSIDERED A SHOCKER

BUFORD 3 DECATUR 0 AT THE HALF

By SouthGARules

September 26, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this

Peachtree Ridge 30 Duluth 0 Halftime Mill Creek 21 North Gwinnett 14 Halftime

By Eagle08

September 26, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this

come on eagles. important games. ep 13 may 7. come on may and harrison 7 k mtn 0 come on k mtn

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this

LAGRANGE 24 SHAW 3

By Stephanie Simpson

September 26, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

Anyone know Pope/Kell score?

By Band Mom

September 26, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

Any word on MLK at Luella?

By Bsorr

September 26, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this

Anybody know anything about the Jefferson Dragons versus Union County game tonight?

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this

LAGRANGE 30 SHAW 3

By Bob

September 26, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this

Roswell 21, Campbell 16 in the 3rd.

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

LAGRANGE 30 SHAW 10

4TH QTR

By uc mom

September 26, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this

union co behind around half time, 7 to 30 0r 32

By JoeJoe

September 26, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this

How are Lowndes and NSWR doing??

By Mark Holland

September 26, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

Anyone know the score of the Brookwood game?

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

BUFORD 17 DECATUR 0

GRAYSON 24 PARKVIEW 22

MARIST 24 TUCKER 0

By UnderDawg

September 26, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

Lowndes 21-7 tift wr 7-0 valdosta both in 3rd nswr whipping hoco 24-0

By JAYBO

September 26, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

TCC 42 Jones Co. 14 4th Quar

By Bob

September 26, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

Roswell 24, Campbell 16 4th qrtr

By brookwood parent

September 26, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

Brookwood v Berkmar score?

By UnderDawg

September 26, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

valdosta loses 0-7 to wr..final

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

BROOKWOOD 13 BERKMAR 7 FINAL

By nhs eagle 90

September 26, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

NorthsideWR over HOCO 31-0. Lowndes is next.

By dafdjhfvjd

September 26, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

buford suxs

By dafdjhfvjd

September 26, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

buford suxs

By UnderDawg

September 26, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

coffe manhadleing colquitt 24-0

By nhs fan

September 26, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

Latest score for NHS vs Creekside?

By JoeJoe

September 26, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this

UnderDawg Thanks. What’s the score of the Camden County game??

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this

LAGRANGE 33 SHAW 10

4TH QTR BOTU 3 MINUTES LEFT

By CALE

September 26, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Camden 69 Windsor Forest 7 Final

By Leanne N.

September 26, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this

Pope 14, Kell 10 - 4th qtr.

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

NEWNAN 26 CREEKSIDE 0 4TH

By Drago

September 26, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

Newnan 33-0 almost final

By online reader

September 26, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

Final Brookwood 13 Berkmar 7

By Fit To Be Tied

September 26, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

If Marist keeps the lead they should thank St Pius. Good things happen to the War Eagles when they lose to the Golden Lions. Is there another state championship in this years future?

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

CARVER COLUMBUS 57 COLUMBUS 7 FINAL

By Eagle08

September 26, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

Marietta u dissapoint me and k mtn got shutout. Good job etowah. be there next week of undefeated etowah and east paulding in woodstock. now im pretty sure we will both be ranked in the top after today. lowndes watch out here come NWR

By Vtext

September 26, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

Collins Hill 21 North Forsyth 21 at halftime

By UnderDawg

September 26, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

tift trying to come back in 4th 21-14 lowndes

By cementman

September 26, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

Anyone have the final score from the Parkview vs. Grayson?

By Adriane S.

September 26, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

Riverside Military Academy: 44, East Jackson High School: 6

By SouthGARules

September 26, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

Marist 38 Tucker 0 4th quarter. BTW: Where are all the Tucker fans who were talking smack about da Tuck? Can we say Tucker is OVERRATED.

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

LAGRANGE 33 SHAW 10 NEWNAN 33 CREEKSIDE 0 BUFORD 31 DECATUR 0 ETOWAH 14 WOODSTOCK 7

ALL FINAL

By NHS Dad

September 26, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

Newnan 33 - Creekside 0 Final

By Eagle08

September 26, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this

Creekside was a real joke. Yall disappointed Cherokee tonight. Bring it on EP. Eagles v Raiders: BATTLE OF THE UNDEFEATEDS: Prediction Etowah wins 26-21.

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this

GRAYSON 24 PARKVIEW 22 NOT QUITE FINAL YET

By Mel

September 26, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

GRIFFIN 40 Forest Park 0 GO BEARS!

By nhs fan

September 26, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

NHS vs CS final?

By cody

September 26, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this

riverwood 20 north atlanta 22

By CougarFan

September 26, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

Well, AJC, looks like another one of your upset predictions fell through. Imagine, someone picking Creekside to beat Newnan. tsk, tsk, tsk … unless you call Newnan winning ‘only’ by the score of 33-0 an upset. At least you have a couple of weeks to contemplate that error in judgement. hmmm … whom shall you pick next time? Riverdale over Newnan?! Please do! We enjoy the funny pages, too!

By slalom1

September 26, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this

Once again the Newnan Cougars come through to beat the 28 point spread (33-0) Grangers put it on Shaw 33-10.

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this

lowndes 21 tift 14 tift threw INT in end zone driving for tying TD

By Nukem

September 26, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this

UPSET appling 14 Carlton 7

By SS

September 26, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

Kell/Pope Final???

By UnderDawg

September 26, 2008 10:20 PM | Link to this

Lowndes 28-14 at tift….brawl on the field ..benches cleared…..1min left

By football

September 26, 2008 10:20 PM | Link to this

tifton county and parkview score

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this

GREG REID JUST ICED THE GAME WITH AN 80 YD RUN LOWNDES 27-14 I THINK A FIGHT HAS JUST OCCURRED….REFS GETTING NUMBERS—-KICKED OUT MEANS YOU DONT PLAY NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this

CORRECTION REID WENT 99 YRDS ON TD RUN OVER A MINUTE LEFT…REFS DISCUSSING PENALTIES AFTER SCUFFLE

By T.J.

September 26, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this

What is up with Grayson!!!!? They look like different team. Starters changed, jersey different, plays are different. They almost lost. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Parkview is better than people think. Strong 3rd in region 8 AAAAA.

By sam

September 26, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this

North Cobb 35 Cherokee 0

By HL

September 26, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this

anyone know the Dunwoody score?

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

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FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HEAR LOWNDES/NSWR GAME, BOOKMARK THIS SITE…

NO EJECTIONS JUST OFFSETTING UNSPORTSMANLIKE PENALTIES..

By UnderDawg

September 26, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

Lowndes 28-14 at tift …no ejections after brawl…final

By T.J.

September 26, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this

I think region 8 AAAAA was just dcided tonight. Move Parkview to 2nd best team in region. Brookwood 3rd with weak showing against Berkmar. Congrats Grayson!

By Thomas

September 26, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

Would someone please update me on the Turner County vs Irwin Score?

By Eagle08

September 26, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

hopefully for lowndes sake reid wasnt in that brawl because they need him against NWR. etowah still undefeated. lookin forward to ep. creekside got rocked but newnan is overrated. they shoildnt lose a game because they dont play nobody. the only competition they got is east coweta lol. and they should still win. come down here and play in region 5A-AAAAA and see if you go undefeated where the competition at.

By GoBucs

September 26, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

Well….Bullet Bob did it again

40-24 final NG

NG has allowed 3 points in the past two games in the 2nd half

Mo Dixon is one of the best Defense Coordinators in the state

By Max McGonigle

September 26, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

North Atlanta wins 22 - 20 over Riverwood Riverwood missed a field goal with no time left

By gvilleman

September 26, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

WAR DAMN EAGLE!

By trublu

September 26, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

I love it when a plan comes together. NHS keeping tradition alive…embarrassing HoCo 31-0. Let’s maintain our new tradition and BEAT THE VIKINGS!!!

All that talk about Valdosta being better than 28-14 against NHS…and they lost to WR…AT HOME 7-6…what a shame! Maybe NHS isn’t that good…but it certainly isn’t because Valdosta is so great!

Showdown in the South…we billed it and we got it…undefeated teams meet in Valdosta…

It’s not Alabama and UGA but Gameday should still go to Martin Stadium next week! lol

By Dylan

September 26, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

Bowdon 12 Darlington 6. Biggest 6-A region game of the year.

By MA

September 26, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

MLK 28 Luella 7

Please pray for a Luella Lions player who was hurt and taken by ambulance.

By Northside Fan

September 26, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

To: Wildcatfan, Dude keep your plate empty. Youhave some more crow to eat. You need to kind of chill. Now don’t switch your blogg name.

By homet

September 26, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

The March thru Cobb continues…it was EAST RAIDERS 27 & Marietta 7…Marietta DID NOT score an offense point tonight and barely crossed th 50 ALL night!!!

The 7 points was scored off an EAST fumble that Marietta ran back for a TD!!!

EAST is now UNDEAFEATED 4-0 on the season and 3-0 in 5A AAAAA!!!! Where are all the Trash Talkers NOW!!!

Next week at “THE BONEYARD”…Etowah!!!…The Raider Nation is READY!!!

Hwy HOYADAWG…OCT. 17th!!!

By Eagle08

September 26, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this

We ready east paulding so bring it on in the yard. undefeated ep meets etowah. good game but it will be 26-21 etowah. sorry ep

By JoeJoe

September 26, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

They should have all been ejected…..anyway someone is gonna be humbled next weekend…..Lowndes vs. NSWR

By SS

September 26, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

Kell 17 Pope 14 Final

By Eagle08

September 26, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah. One more important fact about next weeks game against Cobb. Your march through Cobb may be 4-0, however Etowah is Cherokee and unlike Sequoyah and Creekside, we will take care of business and send the raiders home with a loss.

By RedDevilFan

September 26, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

Jackson 24 - Mary Persons 6

By Wildcat Fan

September 26, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

To Northside Fan Dude, wtf are you talking about?

By mistermakq

September 26, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this

Camden’s Varsity beat Windsor Forest 49-0 Camden’s JV and 9th grade beat Windsor forest varsity 20-7!! What a game!!!

By Wildcat Fan

September 26, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

Camden County the team, beat windsor forest the team 69-7 !! Don’t remember them splitting up into separate games.

By mistermak

September 26, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

To wildcat fan. If you havn’t noticed, Northside fan just rambles on aimlessly!!! I really hope Lowdnes shuts him up next week!!! I am sick of him!!

By J.Smith

September 26, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this

whitfield Academy outclassed Pace 49-13.

By mistermak

September 26, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

Camden’s varsity never stepped on the feild in the 2nd half!!!

By Graysonfan2

September 26, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this

TJ

I agree weak showing against Berkmar. Rams have several defenders with casts on their hands, they should be off by next week. couple of knee injuries almost healed too. the green jerseys were made last year for special occasions. i agree, i like the green better. also the Grayson fans have got to get some volume going. ive never seen such laded back bunch people in my life! those defensive players came alive when the fans started screaming and pounding the stands at the 8 min mark of the fourth quarter. the boys were literally standing on the field raising their arms trying to bring their family and friends alive. This has got to get better before Brookwood visits. Parkview played a great game, and the power should be back next week for Graysons defense. wish Brookwood was playing Parkview next week to see how we stand in week six against Brookwood. Todd, any predictions on that?

By KB

September 26, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this

Marist 38 Tucker 0 Tucker was out played and out classed tonight. They didn’t look like they belonged on the same field. Marist COMPLETELY dominated the entire game.

By Chris Whitfield

September 27, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this

Well, AJC, looks like another one of your upset predictions fell through

Another one? I am 1-1 on upset specials of the week, but I’ll take my whipping like a man. I’ll say it here first, Newnan is legit and that defense is just outstanding.

Eagle08, Creekside isn’t in Cherokee County. Creekview is. And I don’t think that either EP or Etowah will be ranked next week, or did someone in the top 10 lose to make room for you to get in? (I haven’t looked at all of the state scores yet because I have been too busy eating Newnan’s crow!

By Reeze

September 27, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this

Anyone have any additional info on the Brawl in Tifton?

By notaCHSfan

September 27, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

I dont like Clarkston’s team but i expected them to at least beat Druid Hills! SO disappointed…

By CamdenFan

September 27, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this

Congrats to Grayson….I’m actually impressed by their team this year…..even though they were pretty impressive when they played us last year as well. Anyway GO CATS….and can’t wait for that Lowndes vs. NSWR game!!!

By Joe

September 27, 2008 12:31 AM | Link to this

To the Eagle yahoo,

EP is too skilled for Etowah. EP’s one weakness is the OL where they are small up front. Etowah cannot match up with EP’s skill players, they are everywhere and one of their main weapons barely played tonight because of an injury so he can rest up for next week. Jahron Brown, Idris Anderson and Ed Cazenave form one of the better sets of skilled position players in the state on one team, not to mention Hasan who carved up Marietta tonight. All 3 D1 prospects, Brown is a load at RB at 6’ 230, Anderson is the scat back who runs a legit 4.4, Cazenave is getting looked at by SEC schools 6’3” WR with loads of speed. Then you will see the headhunter back there on D, Zack Gonosz (first team all state last year as a JR) will light anyone up who comes across the middle.

EP explodes next week.

EP 28 Etowah 10

By notaCHSfan

September 27, 2008 12:31 AM | Link to this

Ok im a really sore loser… clarkston doesnt have a bad team. Our defense is amazing and we got some nice players… just not good enough. But we shouldve beaten Druid Hills!!

By Rocket Rob

September 27, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this

LOWNDES and TIFT game, what a battle that was Tift co. looks real good The VIKINGS got out of their a live 28 to 14. Greg reed runs a 99 yard back and starts sowing off at the 1 yard line and gets hit they get up and have some pushing going on and every one storms the field the law is everywhere flags were thron on both teams it was a touchdown for the VIKINGS. TIFT CO. has a real good team and will compete with anyone. Cant wait till next week. GO…..VIKINGS…..GO

By whs'86

September 27, 2008 12:38 AM | Link to this

Walton 42-14 over Alpharetta as Michael Boydston has his 2nd 300yd game of the season. He is already over 1,000 for the season through 5 games to go along with 14 TD’s. Whenever I post anything about Walton or Boydston I also have to mention the o-line and the FB. He couldn’t put up those record numbers without them. Next week is a showdown between Boydston and Milton RB Toney Williams who has signed with Tennessee. I predict a Walton win and that Boydston has the bigger game.

By yo

September 27, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this

Reid took one 98 yards to ice the game. At the end of the run there were some tempers flying but it never got out of hand. Tift brought a good game our way tonight. The best qback we have seen thus far this week. I’m thinking we found 1AAAAA four playoff teams. Looking like from here it wil be Tift, Lowndes, NSHS, and Coffee. Still a ways to go though. Still 3 undefeated teams in 1AAAAA but that comes to an end next week.

By charles

September 27, 2008 12:50 AM | Link to this

I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU WOULD PICK CREEKSIDE TO BEAT NEWNAN. YOU HAVE GOT TO REALIZE NEWNAN IS FOR REAL, AND CAN COMPETE WITH ANYBODY IN GEORGIA…INCLUDING ATLANTA METRO………….MAYBE YOU WILL WAKE UP , AND PICK NEWNAN NEXT WEEK ; BECAUSE THEW WILL WIN………..GEORGIA FAN

By JoeJoe

September 27, 2008 12:55 AM | Link to this

yo how did the brawl start….really??

By 89viking

September 27, 2008 2:13 AM | Link to this

ok,,,for the record,,,the refs were terrible at not setting the tone for the game with the taunting by BOTH sides. at frist there was jawing,,,then when reid got beat tift started doing the gator chomp ( not sure if reid did it earlier or not ). later when reid ran the 99 yarder, at the 3-4 yard line he looked back—- i repeat—-“looked”, not turned around backpedaling ,,not dancing backwards, not finger pointing—- he looked backwards and when he crossed the line a yard or 2 in,,a tift player shoved him. this isnt what i “heard” or “read online “,,its what i saw and then had confirmed by a sheriffs deputy. i on more than 1 occasion have said how i wish we would quit showboating and just play the game. as far as the “brawl”— the refs were to blame for letting it get that far when everyone in the stands saw how it was getting to that point earlier.

the game itself was a nailbiter, i couldnt believe the people that got up to leave when we had the ball on the 1 yard line leading by only 7,,,,man,,,what if we had fumbled? a safety? thank goodness reid did run 99 yards but i was just thinking,,,where the heck are you all going?

By trublu

September 27, 2008 2:58 AM | Link to this

Coffee, Lowndes and Northside are all undefeated right now…Warner Robins, Tift Co. only have one region loss, as does Colquitt…it might be a photo finish!!! We may answer a lot of questions next friday night as the Showdown in the South between NHS and LHS is in Valdosta and Coffee plays WRHS. HoCo plays Tift as well and Valdosta needs to try and save face against Colquitt.

Sad to say HoCo is probably out though…and maybe Valdosta too?

By George

September 27, 2008 7:20 AM | Link to this

I sure wish AJC would put these scores in some kind of order when they come in. It’s hard to find any scores. At least break them into classes or alphabetize them. Do something!!!!

By SGT CHRIS

September 27, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

WOW BEFORE I SAY THIS, IN NO WAY AM I BASHING CAMDEN, BUT THE ONLY TEAM THAT THEY FACE THE REST OF THE WAY THATS EVEN AT 500 IS BRADWELL INSTITUTE; THE REST ARE EITHER 0-5, 1-4, OR 1-3. YOU GUYS SHOULD HAVE APPEALED TO THE GHSA TO MOVE TO 1-5A. NOW I SEE WHY YOU PLAYED THE NONREGION SCHEDULE YOU PLAYED

By dgroy

September 27, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this

Well, Buford beat Decatur…..again, which is no surprise. Being a Decatur Fan, it’s hard to like being beat; however, Buford, you have a great football program and are a class act. Already looking forward to next year.

By SGT CHRIS

September 27, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

BUFORD IS A BONAFIDE AAA SCHOOL NOT AA!!!

By SGT CHRIS

September 27, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

ID LOVE TO SEE BUFORD AND LAGRANGE PLAY!!!!

By homet

September 27, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

For 89viking…Happens everywhere and those are NOT fans leaving, just SPECTATORS!!!

At the East / Marietta game last night Marietta stands began to empty mid 3rd quarter!!! The East stands WERE filled to overflowing…AGAIN / AS USUAL…and our folks stayed and cheered till the clock ticked down to 00.

At that point it got strangely quiet and in the distance you could hear it…coming from the west, just over the Paulding line…the unmistakable sound of CANNON FIRE!!!…VICTORY AGAIN for our beloved RAIDERS!!!!

By Big Pappi

September 27, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

Hornet - Nice victory. Sets up how we wanted for next week. Woodstock always plays us tough. Etowah will be ready. Time to liberste Cobb county with Cherokee’s best.

By Jaguar

September 27, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

CAN ANYBODY TELL ME WHY THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO REPRESENTATION OF THE UNDEFEATED STEPHENSON JAGUARS?? Dude they’re blowing everybody away and still get no props!

By homet

September 27, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

To: Chris Whitfield:

No longer worried about the AJC Rankings…Our EAST RAIDERS are now 4-0 on the season and 3-0 in 5A AAAAA play…Trust me Chris, after Oct. 17th there will be several available slots in the top 10 based on the current rankings.

After Etowah (and yes, I realize Etowah is not in Cobb but Sequoyah & Cherokee are and they already understand what it is to play our RAIDERS over the last few years) visits “THE BONEYARD” next week and our RAIDERS continue the march thru the villages of Cobb by going to North Cobb…then the stands will be filled on Oct. 17th at “THE COB”!!!

What say HOYADAWG…that one is going to be FUN!!!…

By SGfootballman

September 27, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

I didn’t start watching the Tucker/Marist game until about mid-way thru the 1st quarter. I watched it because I thought it was going to be a game. I tell you this any recruiter going after that Davis kid will have a good player but there are some attitude problems there. From the time I started watching I saw him talking smack and taunting. It was pitiful because he got nothing back from the other team so he started doing it to his own team. He kept taking his helmet off on the field while the plays were going and was doing alot of just dirty ball. Once he started with his teammates, they started doing the same stuff. Boy oh boy Tucker better be glad they were playing a white Catholic school. Bring that junk down here and Dat Tuc would have been looking for Dat @ss. Stephens said he took the blame for the loss and he should have cause Dat Tuc needs Dat Discipline.

By camden wildcat

September 27, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

THE GREAT LOWNDES CO SEEMED TO STRUGGLE BADLY LAST NIGHT. A WIN IS A WIN, SO WRNS DO NOT TAKE THAT AS A SIGN, THEY WILL GET IT TOGETHER AND PUNISH YOU GUYS.

By JoeJoe

September 27, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

To Northside Warner Robins I don’t wanna burst any bubbles because a win is a win…..but Houston County is equivalent to Bradwell Institute…..they’re not that good.

By Keith Helms

September 27, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Well now, with Tucker gone I think the true #1 & 2 wii show up in the polls. #1 Westside Macon toughest game left is against #2 Thomas County Central.

By vikings rule

September 27, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

CAMDEN WILDCAT Lowndes committed way too many turn overs against Tift last night which is out of character for them. Turnovers kept our defense on the field way more than they needed to be out there last night as Coach McPherson quoted in todays newspaper “We turned the ball over too many times. All year, we have been protecting it well, and now this.” to end quote. So yes, we were struggling but mostly from our own mistakes. Not taking anything away from Tift because they came to play and played us hard through out the entire game, but minus the four turn overs i think we would of gotten the opportunity to score at least another TD, but that’s neither here nor there. Despite the turnovers, Lowndes was able to limit the Blue Devils’ scoring opportunites, thanks to a DEFENSE that played well once again. But Reid did but on a spectacular display finishing the game with 190 yards rushing on eight carries, along with his 102-yard fumble return, then scored his third touchdown of the night, taking the ball 99 yards down the sideline to seal the Vikings’ win. And yes they will get it together. So NSWR come on down, you’re the next contestant on FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

By HeadEast

September 27, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

I was close, predicted 28-3 and it wound up 27-7. RaiderNation invaded and conquered Marietta, dominating in all three phases, football, band, and fans! Big Pappi and Eagle08, just head down 92 next week and listen for the cannon. You’ll be hearing it a lot next Friday as we fire it every time we score!

By JAYBO

September 27, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Keith, I am flattered that you think we (TCC) is the real #2, but I have to disagree. I certainly agree with you on Westside being #1. We are improving, but have a long ways to go!!! That game between these two teams could be huge on Halloween night in Macon. Hey, Tucker was exposed last night…never should have been #1. Westside is clearly the best team in AAAA thus far, but you know how the AJC has got to put the Metro Atlanta schools up there. I will say this….the AJC has TCC ranked #9 and I know we are better than many of the teams ranked ahead of us!!! But we go keep playing and improving and see how this thing pans out!

By vikings rule

September 27, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

Just would like to send my condolences to Coach McPherson of LOWNDES and his family. Most Viking fans didn’t realize that he had lost his mom until last night at the Tift. game and that her memorial services were held earlier yesterday morning.

By homet

September 27, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

Hey JAYBO…another GOOD friday night up this way…East wins again over Marietta 27-7…setting up a pretty good match next week in “THE BONEYARD” with Etowah!!!

LOAD THE CANNON…RAIDER NATION!!

By jimmy

September 27, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

ithink those morrow mustangs will be a force next year. their coach wont give up

By homet

September 27, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris / Todd:… You may not want to rank em yet but take note…OUR EAST RAIDERS are now 28-3 in the John Reid coaching era with 5 playoff wins!!!

Also 4-0 this season and 3-0 in 5A AAAAA play, if I remember correctly many said EAST had played a soft 4AAAA schedule and COULD NOT compete at the 5A AAAAA level.

At this point we need to ask South Cobb, McEachern, and Marietta if THEY think EAST can compete in 5A AAAAA!!!!

Next up Big Pappi and the Etowah Eagles…I promise EVERYONE ONE THING…EAST will be ready and “THE BONEYARD” will be rockin’!!! Come early and enjoy one of the BEST High School football Game Day atmospheres ANYWHERE!!!

LOAD THE CANNON

By Big Pappi

September 27, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

Head East and Hornet - appreciate the respect Hornet. I too believe it could be one for the ages. As far as the cannon goes. If your firing it before the game, it will be useful in finding your “boneyard”, as I have no idea where East paulding is. Otherwise, during the game does a little white flag pop out of the barrel that says BANG? Cannon manufactured by “ACME”

By HSBallfan

September 27, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

JAYBO Those of us who follow Tucker, and knew how badly graduation depleted the 2007 team, have been scratching our heads over that number one ranking since the season started. I figured Marist and Chamblee would be the class of the region, and that Tucker might be able to slide past SW Dekalb and get a 2 seed for the playoffs. Losing Roberson and Scott took away any margin for error Tucker had; the bench is paper thin and, as good as Davis is, one guy can’t carry a team. I didn’t expect as bad a beating from Marist as we got, but perhaps it will finally wake up the coaching staff. That one dimensional offense isn’t going to get it done. Marist proved that Tucker lacks the talent to play power football. Agreed that the jury is still out on TCC, although I’d rank them top five right now. Westside, Mays, Sandy Creek and possibly Marist top 4… Marist was a much better team than the one I saw against Chamblee two weeks ago, and coach Chadwick has acknowledged that. From number six on down, you could put Statesboro, Dalton, Rome, Chamblee, and a handful of other teams in a hat and pick ‘em.

By homet

September 27, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

Don’t worry Big Pappi, I promise you will understand by the end of the game!!!!…LOL!

By Enough is enough

September 27, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Homet, EPHS is a good team, I’ll give you that. But until you when a state title, I think you ought to tone down all your annyoing rheteric. You beat 2 teams in 5A who are having off years. Big deal. Your coach is 28-3 (which is very good), but how many titles has he won. I like school spirit but omg you are annoying. Did you even play? I’ll bet you will run and hide when EPHS lose a game and get kicked out of the playoffs.

By Enough is enough

September 27, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Homet, EPHS is a good team, I’ll give you that. But until you win a state title, I think you ought to tone down all your annyoing rheteric. You beat 2 teams in 5A who are having off years. Big deal. Your coach is 28-3 (which is very good), but how many titles has he won. I like school spirit but omg you are annoying. Did you even play? I’ll bet you will run and hide when EPHS lose a game and get kicked out of the playoffs.

By Enough is enough

September 27, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Homet, EPHS is a good team, I’ll give you that. But until you win a state title, I think you ought to tone down all your annyoing rheteric. You beat 2 teams in 5A who are having off years. Big deal. Your coach is 28-3 (which is very good), but how many titles has he won. I like school spirit but omg you are annoying. Did you even play? I’ll bet you will run and hide when EPHS lose a game and get kicked out of the playoffs.

By homet

September 27, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

Big Pappi…

Straight down Hwy. 92 South from Cherokee, turn right on East Paulding Drive…YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MISS THE SCHOOL AFTER THAT ONE TURN!!!…

By homet

September 27, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

To:Enough is enough

I’ll bet you will run and hide when EPHS lose a game and get kicked out of the playoffs

I have been posting on here for several seasons now and I promise you one thing…WIN OR LOSE I will be back on here posting!!!…Reread some of the older post and you will see that last year JAYBO and myself went at it pretty good and had a blast…TCC handed East Paulding its worst defeat in the new era, in a PLAYOFF no less and I was right back in here. That was last year and this is this year…A new season and a new level of play in 5A AAAAA…if my “Annoying rhetoric” (I spelled it correct for you)bothers you I could really care less!

As far as our coach and his state title record, I suggest you check his record in Tennessee before coming here and you will see why we are so proud to have Coach Reid and his staff at East!!!!

So like you “name” says go away…ENOUGH IS ENOUGH when it comes from people like you!!!

By Enough is enough

September 27, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

Hey Homet.

48-21 - brings back memories? Can’t wait for this year’s score.

By SGfootballman

September 27, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

HSBallfan: All jokes aside, do u think the attitude problems the Davis kid has will be addressed? I know he is good but I wouldn’t have it on any team of mine. If u look closely at the game u can see just how bad a sport he was with alot of head bobbing, slapping @ the other team’s hands, etc. I Tivod it and focused solely on him when I watched it again. Last nite when I watched I knew some stuff was going on but not this bad. Do u have access to see it? I wo’t go into all of it but look at what he did when he ran out of bounds on the other teams side and got about 1 foot or less in front of the coach from arist. Earlier i posted about them and joked about them looking for Dat@ss but if it would have been my sons team, which is mostly black, buddy would have been sitting out next game and i don’t even promote that kind of stuff. That man was over the top w/that trssh, but he was never taken out. That leads folks to think that maybe the coach doesn’t have the control he wants folks to believe. Buddy better settle down if he wants to keep those offers..

By Chris Whitfield

September 27, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Homet will never hide. Win or lose, he is always here and is a great supporter of his team without running down others too much, unlike some on these blogs.

That being said, Homet, I hate to keep saying this, but the real test of 5AAAAA hasn’t started yet. I give the Raiders some props for the McEachern win, but I saw Marietta play Cherokee earlier this year, and the Blue Devils just aren’t that good of a football team. I think the winner of the EP-Etowah game will have a lot to crow about, and it should be an interesting stretch of the season when Etowah, EP and Harrison play each other down the stretch.

A little analysis of what I have seen so far in 5AAAAA: Harrison is the best I have seen. I say that because I haven’t actually SEEN EP or Etowah play this season, but Harrison’s defense is phenomenal and sooner or later Godhigh makes a play on offense to give his team enough points. Kennesaw Mountain has a ton of talent on defense and really hit Harrison in the mouth. Harrison only had two big drives against them, and Kennesaw Mountain’s offense put that defense in bad positions. North Cobb is talented but having to overcome a lot of youth after graduating so many players. Probably wouldn’t want to play them in game 9 or 10. I know Bill Stewart pretty well at Etowah and I have to believe that the top three in the region will be HHS, EP and ETOWAH, but I honestly don’t have enough info to tell what kind of order they will finish. Wish I could see that EP-Etowah game, but have a feeling I might be at Marietta-McEachern this week since that is a big rivalry game in Cobb County.

By Big Pappi

September 27, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Hornet - Thanks for the directions. I am hoping to only hear your “cannon” on the way in. I like the travel games as much or sometimes more than our home games, and am intriqued by your “boneyard”. CHRIS, surely a storied rivalry between Marietta and McCeachern, but times they are a changing. You may miss a truly great game, and the birth of a new high intesity rivalry. I will get my tickets early!Go Etowah!

By homet

September 27, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

For Chris:

Homet, I hate to keep saying this, but the real test of 5AAAAA hasn’t started yet

I could not agree more & I have been saying this for weeks now…The Raiders have proved they belong in 5A AAAAA now they have to show they can play with the BIG BOYS…Etowah, North Cobb, Harrison & Kennesaw Mtn.

This next 4 week stretch is going to be interesting!!!

By wildmanhoya

September 27, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

CHRIS:

I have to comment on your statement that the Harrison Hoyas only had two big drives against Kennesaw. They actually moved to ball quite well and the only thing stopping them was far too many holding penalties. Without the penalties killing drives the score would have been much worse.

Robbie Godhigh is a real stud yet lets also give some credit to the Harrison offensive line. They get the job done upfront especially when they pound it up the middle behind the guards and the big center.

KM’s defense might have hit the Hoyas in the mouth yet the Hoyas took their best shots and gave out plenty of their own.

By Chris Whitfield

September 27, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

Without the penalties killing drives the score would have been much worse.

Without a pass interference penalty, Harrison doesn’t score on one of those drives, so we can play that penalty game all day long. Without charges pressed in Virginia, Michael Vick would still be playing in the NFL. Without some key votes in Florida, Al Gore would be president. Penalties are a big part of the game and they STOP drives.

lets also give some credit to the Harrison offensive line.

If you read my preview story on Friday of the game, I listed each of those guys up front and gave them their due.

KM’s defense might have hit the Hoyas in the mouth yet the Hoyas took their best shots and gave out plenty of their own.

I never said otherwise. Both defenses were stellar in my opinion with linebackers flying all over the place. Hard to imagine a 21-0 win being a defensive battle, but it really was.

By Drock08

September 27, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

To:Chris and Truth(Creekside)fan Do you believe now? Creekside cross the 50 yard line one time and had 48 yards of total offense. Enough said. I must admit Chris you really help get the kids motivated this week so thank you. Like I told the Creekside fans last night they should blame the ajc for this beating. Chris holla at a brother and we will show you some hospitality at Drake Stadium.

By trojan fan 99

September 27, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

Congrats to the Coffee Trojans for another win and it doesn’t matter who we played or how we played because a win is a win but our secondary got to step their game up and keep playing hard each week and for Coach Propst to say we are average its all good because we will let the stats and ratios speak for themselves and we are going to play one game at a time and Go Trojans Go!

By Reeze

September 27, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

Yo……… WR looked horrible against Grayson ,but I would’t count them out just yet ….They have the players to turn the season around ,can’t wait to see how they do next week.

By wildmanhoya

September 27, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

CHRIS:

Not arguing with you about penalties. The Hoyas did the crime so they paid the price. If my memory is correct the Hoyas did not score on the drive where there was pass interference called against KM. I believe they missed a field goal so making that statement is not relevant.I am only stating the Hoya offense shot themselves in the foot more than the KM defense stopped them.

Couldn’t agree more that it was a hard fought defensive battle. The Hoyas made more mistakes than KM in terms of penalties yet still dominated the game on both sides. The KM offense did nothing whereas the Hoyas moved the ball.

By Reeze

September 27, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

Camden Wildcat……..I really don’t know what you have against NSWR ,but let me tell you a couple things….First ,any true baller would’t feel that Lowndes “struggled” as you put it against Tift Co….. Tift Co. is always a force to be dealt with ,no matter what their record is…. The Tift/Lowndes game is not a indicator for next weeks game ,NSWR coaches ,Players and fans understands this ,the only thing is they’ll probably take a look at this game tape and see what Tift did differently from say Ware and the other teams they’ve played this year …..I really don’t understand you and Mistermak with your comments…. Like myself Most NSWR fans have been around for a long time and either played at NSWR or for the Demons….We are familiar with Region 1-AAAAA , we don’t take either team lightly , but we know there is a difference between Lowndes and Hoco ….Even though we were in AAAA for the last 4 seasons ,we got the chance over the last 4 seasons to see Lowndes ,Tift ,Valdosta and other region -1 teams on certain nights ,because all 3 WR schools share the same field ,a lot of thurs and sat games here….You want to compare Non-region schedules ,B.T Washington just as NSWR lost much of their 2007 squad due to graduation ,lose the likes of Brandon Harris and see what impact that it will have on a team ,but then again BTW had matchups with NSWR ,Chandler AZ and Nwest-Miami how many teams would’t have a losing record at this point with a schedule like theirs…… Our four year stint in AAAA we went 54-3 ,and the 3 losses were to the eventual State Champion in both 2004 and 2005 ,You seem to think that playing for four years in AAAA was a cake walk for us ,kick a email to Robert Davis , Alan Chadwick ,Ed Pilcher or Jesse Hicks and they’ll give you an entirely different look at our 2006 and 2007 teams and AAAA ball in general……Camden Cat , I enjoy this blog and enjoy football…I like to read real posts from Yo and most of the South Ga. crew ,Slalom 1 ,HSballfan , Jaybo , Homet , T.J and others ,because you’ll get a good idea of what their respective teams are looking like as the season goes on….You and Mistermak represent Camden , which everyone should respect , and we only get nonsense and attacks on other programs….If you’re a High school kid ,ill give you a pass ,if you’re an adult ,come at us like an adult.

By JoeJoe

September 27, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

Reeze You make a VERY good point. I think that most of the people that post for NSWR are extremely arrogant….that’s why Camden Wildcat writes the blogs he writes

By Eagle08

September 27, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

I agree also. EP is an outstanding team but I must stick with my Eagles. Whoever wins or loses that game still has a chance to win region because Etowah, Harrison and EP are the top contenders in the region. I wouldnt be surprised if it were a 3 way tie amongst us.

By HSBallfan

September 27, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

JD is a handfull…has been since the day he arrived from Pius. He probably gets more leeway than he should because he’s the team leader, but the coaches keep it under control. He’s been dressed down before for taunting the other side, and I’m sure it won’t be the last time. That fire, for better or worse, is part of the fuel for his greatness. Ironically, think Ty Cobb.

By homet

September 27, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

You know the games are starting to count when the blog starts getting this “lively”…

Hey Chris…You need to reconsider that Marietta / McEachern game and come on out to “THE BONEYARD”!!!

For:Eagle08

South Cobb scored its ONLY TD with 4 seconds left in the game against virtually none of the starters…Marietta scored its ONLY TD on a fumble at the goal line that was run back some 96+ yards against the OFFENSE…the DEFENSE barely let either of these teams past the 50 yard line in either game…

Looking at the Etowah scores in its games this year and the EAST offensive talent I would like to say we are in for a shootout but I just can’t see that happenning…predicting this game is a tough one and I am going to wait till later in the week, a bit closer to the game to post my blog prediction.

By yo

September 27, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

Reeze..from what I read Valdosta destroyed Warner in ever way but the score board. Almost 300 yards offense for Valdosta to about a 100 for Warner. Warner is going to have to find some offense. I would give Valdosta a better chance than Warner despite their 0-2 start. Besides Tift is for real…hope you guys don’t have to go to Tifton. A tough place to have to beat them guys.

By mike

September 27, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

After watching USC, Georgia, and Florida lose this week I know anything is possible on Friday nights also. Does anyone know if nhs and lowndes will be televised by css or anyone this week? I only hope the game will be close and exciting. Good luck to both teams and no fights break out.

By Vikings Rule 1-AAAAA

September 27, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this

Hope all of you NHS Eagle fans have enjoyed your 35 game win streak. If you think you will be 36-0 next Friday night, your wrong. The human highlight reel(Greg Reid) and company will end your streak. If you can stop Reid, then LOWNDES will use its stable of rb’s and open the game up for Reid. Just ask TIFT, WARE, COLQUITT, PEACHTREE RIDGE,and WOODLAND. Bring your best to the concrete palace because you’ll need it.

By Vikings Rule

September 27, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this

REEZE I must say that I also enjoy blogs from the likes of yourself and YO because when you really get down to it this region is tough regardless of what records may indicate and I know when you guys post it’s tasteful and you know what you’re talking about when it comes to your teams. And just for the record I was at the Tift/Lowndes game and Lowndes had way too many turnovers in that game which kept the defense on the field way too often. So, in my opinion Lowndes didn’t struggle with Tift. If anything Lowndes struggled with themselves. So, Reeze keep the blogs coming and I’m sure we’ll be hearing a lot from each other come next week? Are you coming down for the game?

By HCDad

September 28, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this

Keith: Westside has to come west. We will see if HC will step up. Win over Bainbridge was strong. I hope Westside underestimaes HC.. Small, no big name single players. Just 11 young men playing with character on both sides of the ball. We just beat Hardaway a big rivalry game. I have to just shake my head at the Columbus officials. It has always been bad but tonight was our worse. Score at the end was close but only because of the officials. Our young men and coaches kept there cool and beat the other team and officials. You out of town teams need to be aware of this when you come to Columbus. I watched them (officials) give a game to Shaw over Lagrange a few years ago. Just venting. It was good for our guys. We lost a playoff game in Henry county last year with help from the officials. This time we kept our cool and beat them both. As it is always said do not let it get close enough for the officials to effect the outcome. Keith, hope you drive over for the game. We have an awesome stadium and treat all visitors with respect. Not a bad drive. Keep up the good work HC. Very proud of you. HC Fan HC Grad

By JAYBO

September 28, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this

HSballfan, just curious, what happened to you against Marist?? Although I didnt think you were #1, I have to admit that score suprised me!!!!

By JAYBO

September 28, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this

Sorry HSballfan, I saw your post from the other blog and now understand what happened in the marist game.

By mistermak

September 28, 2008 1:11 AM | Link to this

To REEZE! I don’t know why you are throwing me under the bus! I just mentioned that I am sick of hearing Northside fan talk so much crap. NSWR has been in AAAAA all of a month and he thinks ya’ll are already the champs! And from his typing he doesn’t seem very educated either. Camden would love to play NSWR. We never back down from any challenge. Hopefull we will get a chance to play in Nov. There is a difference from AAAAA and AAAA so just play the game and we’ll see what happens. I am by the way a graduate of Camden, 23 years ago. So if you think I am calling you out then so be it. But ya’ll all sound a little too cocky!! By the way How ‘bout them dawgs? ROLL TIDE!!!

By Big Pappi

September 28, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

For Chris- I don’t see a shootout with Etowah And East. This game will be won in the treches with ball control and minmial miscues. Key turnover may decide game. Points at a premium. Hornet and I agree, you are going to the wrong game. Where are the Marietta and McCeachern Bloggers?

By Alan

September 28, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Joe Joe, Your comment that a lot of NSWR posters are very arrogant is incorrect. There are a couple of our guys who are, but no more than Lowndes or Camden supporters. You couldn’t wait to minimize our victory over Houston Co., putting the Bears on the same level as Bradwell Institute from your region. HOCO is 2-0 versus your region this year, by the way, and beat Bradwell. I think you just want to throw your darts at Northside because we are in the limelight while you guys play in the weakest AAAAA region in GA.

By JoeJoe

September 28, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

Alan I really don’t think you wanna start it up with me….all but one of your comments on this blog have been reckless. They are equivalent to Bradwell…only beat them by 4 points. It could’ve gone either way. You’re right though. Lowndes and Camden’s arrogant comments are equal to those of NSWR….but that’s two teams vs. one. Also you guys are in the limelight this week….and that’s only because you’re playing Lowndes…after this weekend you will be forgotten…and soon after will fall to number three in your region. LOL.

By DemonFan

September 28, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

yo, you’ve hit the nail on the head re: WRHS and it’s offense. The only way for the Demons to muster up some offense is to get rid of the all coaches on the that side of the ball. Our offensive production has been relatively subpar for the past few years. However, we’ll take a win any way we can get on. We needed that in the worst way!

By HoyaDawg

September 28, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Homet, I would love to join your party, and tell you how great the 17th will be , but I cant get that pumped over playing a 4-2 team. You are just another game to us. I have watched films on east ,Etowah, and North cobb. I have seen etowah and North cobb live. East will not beat Etowah, or north cobb. The easy part of your schedule is over.You have yet to play a reg. team who has a winnig record. Mar. 2-2, Mc. 2-3 and south cobb 1-4. thats a combined record of 5-9. You keep clling me out. so I have to tell the truth. East aint that good!

By Cat - Klaw

September 28, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Valdosta have great athletes, but just not prepared to play, especially on offense. Their practice on the offensive side of the ball is not physical at all, no ones on ones they just paractice against the scout team.If they ever hope to get back to Valdosta football it has to be done in practice. You play the way you Practice.

By wildmanhoya

September 28, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

HOMET

If EP can go thru their next four games at 2 - 2 they should be content. They will have survived and will still be in the playoff hunt. If they go 3 - 1 they should be ecstatic. In North Cobb they will see more speed than they have probably ever seen. They are also big. With the rest, Kennesaw Mountain, Etowah and Harrison they will see well balanced and very physical teams. KM just puts in the mouthpiece and goes at you all night whereas the others will run it, throw it and mix it up offensively and defensively.

If you come out 2 -2 or 3 -1 or better I will say hats off to the Raiders. I just don’t see it happening. Of course, that is why they play the games.

By Joe

September 28, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

East has more playmakers then Harrison. Godhigh is a good back but East has 3 really good backs. East, Etowah, and Harrison are the tops of the region. I really would not be surprised if EP wins the region, they are that good and this is coming from a McEachern guy. Their D hits harder then any I have seen so far and have speed all over the field. They are building a nice program across the county line.

By ShawRaider

September 29, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

HCDad..man it sure is nice to see someone else from Harris Co. on here. I am a 91 grad of HC and a former player also. I don’t get to attend many games but I’m always watching the sports and reading the paper to see how the the Tigers did. Man when I was watching the sports saturday night and heard that HC had beat Hardaway to go to 3-0 in the region I nearly jumped through the ceiling…LOL.I am so proud of the guys and the great job that coach Parks is doing.Just like you said in you blog..HC guys are small but they play with heart and that’s all that matters.Seems like we’ve always had small tought teams …even back when I played from 88-91. I was at the playoff game last year in Henry Co. and I was hurt by the loss. The officials took that game away from us. I guess they just couldn’t let a #4 seed upset a #1 seed. I must admit that I thought that the move from2- AAA to 1- AAAA would be tougher than it’s been. I know that we have the toughest part of out schedule coming up with Westside ans TCCentral but I think that it’s very manageable after that. I like what you said to Keith about not underestimating HC against Westside. It would really be nice if we can pull that one off. I definitely think we will make the playoffs and maybe this year we can get a win without the officials predicting the outcome. Hopefully we will finish 2nd in the region and get a home playoff game then not have to worry about the officiating. I’m so glad that we have a good coach who has been there for a while with a good system in place. It seems like HC has been going in a positive direction since we went 5-5 in 1990. I only hopes it continues because it’s a great school with great people who deserve the best. Well man I don’t want to bore you with all this but I just love to talk about football..especially county football. I hope to hear from you and maybe we can talk about some county football. Go Tigers!