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DEL.ICIO.USLive from Martin Stadium: It’s Northside vs. Lowndes
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Just pulled into Martin Stadium. I’ll start blogging around kickoff and let you know what’shappening. If you have any questions, I’ll get to it if I can. …
It’s 6 p.m., and it’s still 85 degrees. Had to stop by the Wal-Mart and get some cargo shorts for $7 because of this South Georgia heat. … Just had a conversation with Joe Wilson, the coach of the 1980 Lowndes state championship team. What a wealth of history he is. Wilson played on Valdosta’s state champion in 1951 and was a long-time assistant under Wright Bazemore. He wanted the Valdosta job when Bazemore retired but was passed over. He wound up at Lowndes and won the Plowboys’ first title in ‘80. Says he still likes Valdosta - ‘except when they’re playing Lowndes.’
I’ll be back later.
Comments
By MIke
October 3, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
Man, good to hear from ol’ Joe. He was the man, beating the hated Cats 7-2 in ‘77. The 7 was an INT pick 6 that was never, ever louder since.
Wish I was there, it’s going to be epic.
GO VIKES!!!
By MIke
October 3, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this
Todd, hope you enjoy the renovations. What a sweet stadium.
By shazam
October 3, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this
Wow. This one is gonna be big
By roger
October 3, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this
Can’t wait to watch the game on tv, GO EAGLES!
By NorthsideGrad85
October 3, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this
GO EAGLES GO EAGLES GO EALGES GO EAGLES GO EAGLES GO EAGLES GO EAGLES GO EAGLES GO EAGLES GO EAGLES
By Donna
October 3, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this
OMG this is going to be one for the books what a great team. The one and only VIKES where are the black uniforms from back in the day. The ones from the 80’s with Coach Wilson. Go Vikes
By Tom
October 3, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this
I grew up with Lowndes football and have been in Gwinnett since ‘92. I went to my first North Gwinnett last Friday, and all I can say is…no comparison. I don’t mean that in a bad way. Just the way it is. Football in S. Georgia is a whole ‘nother league.
Go Lowndes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By SouthGARules
October 3, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this
Mike: Remember the Valdosta QB? None other than Buck Belue. Got the game on internet up in Gwinnett.
By northsidegrad89
October 3, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this
If anyone is getting this on Comcast, please post the channel b/c I don’t think we get it. I was planning all day on watching this and now I’m disappointed.
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this
Go Eagles! NORTHSIDE PRIDE!!!
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
Now THAT’s a band. … Lowndes High Georgia Bridgemen. About 370 members, marched in the last presidential inaugural parade, been to Rose Bowl and Macy’s parade. In December of 2006, they were televised on Christmas Day in ‘very merry christmas parade’ at Disney. … This info comes from Wanda Todd, wife of band director, Charles Todd. “Music is big in the county, just like football is,” she says. “It’s brought a lot of recognition to the county. We’re very proud of them. They feel like their the 12th man on the football team.”
OK, 5 minutes till kickoff. Maybe roomm for another 100 fans on the Northside side. Nearly packed.
By Brian
October 3, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this
Does anyone know where I can see this game live via the internet or on television? I would love to see this.
By Tom
October 3, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this
Remember in ‘76, Lowndes tore the Jersey off Buck and the lights ‘mysteriously’ went out when Lowndes was winning at Valdosta??? They came back and won, until Lowndes won it 7-2 in ‘77?
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this
Lowndes’ cheerleaders banner: “Welcome to AAAAA. The Streak Ends Here.”
Northside cheerleaders’ banner: “Hey Lowndes, The Real State Champs Are N Town.”
Northside captains #92 Anton Williams, #12 Brison Williams, #97 Abry Jones (spelled Arby in the lineups), #39 Bob Durham
Lowndes captains #75 Brady Brantley, #25 Michael Mitchell, #24 Greg Reid, #3 Darius Howell
Northside to kickoff.
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this
Northside always comes out with HUGE signs. The Eagles sign reads the following: Hey Lowndes, Here Come the Real State Champions! It has begun.
Northside wins the toss and defers for the second half.
By Athens Matt
October 3, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this
I honestly don’t understand how this game isn’t broadcast nationally, much less statewide. I realize Lowndes-Valdosta is on ESPN U but this game has much more implication.
By NorthsideGrad85
October 3, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this
I’m listening to it on line.
AudioSportsOnline.com
By Eagle87
October 3, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this
Found Game on DIRECT TV channel 613 GO Eagles
By NorthsideGrad85
October 3, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this
HOW ‘BOUT THAT EAGLE DEFENSE!!!!
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this
Lowndes: 3 runs and out. Lowndes’ PA announces is calling Abry Jones “Arby” due to misprint in the rosters. Northside to start at its 40. 9:43, 1Q
By NorthsideGrad85
October 3, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this
HOW ‘BOUT THAT EAGLE DEFENSE!!
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this
Lowndes County. 3 and out. 0 yards on the first drive. Northside gains almost 20 yards on the first NHS offensive play of the game. We live for this Georgia!
Xavier Bacon has 2 carries for 24 yards. This is not as hard as you guys believe it is going to be for NHS!
Go Eagles!
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this
Sack by Telvin Smith stops Northside’s drive after reaching the Lowndes’ 35. Lowndes now 1-and-10 at 21. 7:45 1Q.
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this
Matt: You know ESPN wants to play the Lowndes County vs. Valdosta game due to the fact that Valdosta was rightfully named Winnersville USA. They had to have that game. The belief was Northside was rebuilding. Of course, we all know that Northside simply reloads.
Brian: If you live in Atlanta and you have DirecTV, you can get the game on channel 613, which is CBSC.
By Greg
October 3, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
I Have Dish Network and they are showing the game live on CBS Sports channel 151
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
Northside’s Super 11 DT Eric Fielods is down on the field, and Lowndes’ Super 11 RB Greg Reid limped off the field on the same play.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this
Lowndes punts. Nortthside to start at own 44.
Greg Reid is back in the game, but Fields the linebacker was carried off. Doesn’t look good for him. Huge loss for Northside if he can’t return.
By shazam
October 3, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this
That Lowndes defense doesn’t sound like it’s anything to sneeze at either
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this
Northside punts.
Northside has been in Lowndes’ territory twice. First time, they decide to pass, get sacked. Second time, try halfback pass, incomplete. Xavier Bacon has runs of 17, 8, 16, 3. Maybe Eagles need to keep feeding the horse.
Lowndes 1-10 at 20. 4:11, 1Q
By shazam
October 3, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this
I don’t know if Northside has ever seen the speed that Reid has
By Lissa
October 3, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this
You can listen here: (hope this works)
GeorgiaEagle
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
Lowndes got to the Northside 43 after a 35-yard run by Reid, but Abry (aka Arby) stuffed a third-down run. Northside ball at own 14, end of first quarter.
Eric Fields hasn’t returned.
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
Lowndes finally crosses the 50 yard line of Northside for the first time tonight. Lowndes is driving, but Abry Jones sacks the Lowndes QB forcing a 4th down from the 42. Vikings punt.
End of the 1st quarter: Northside 0, Lowndes County 0
By jp
October 3, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
hey Todd, please keep us updated more often than this.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this
Looks like Conrad Nix got my text message about feeding Bacon. The big back carried the first 6 times of the drive for 24 yards, but a procedure penalty helped stall the drive. Short punt gives Northside ball at own 41. 2Q, 8:20.
By shazam
October 3, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this
Hey jp you should just listen to the game yourself….look at the link above
By mrwalker
October 3, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this
Hey Todd, this is Eric Feilds uncle over in Iraq, can u please keep me posted on his injury
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this
JP: Lowndes pinned Northside to their own goal line. Xavier Bacon pushes Northside out to the 35 with three first downs. Northside’s TE jumped on 2nd down. Northside QB Joe Scott hits a wide receiver, who drops the ball
They just punted. Lowndes has teh ball 1st and 10 at their own 41 yard line with 8:41 left in the 1st half. This is the best field position that the Vikings have had all game. It was a bad punt for Northside that bounced 9 yards.
Tift County 16, Houston County 0 Colquitt County 16, Valdosta 14
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this
Reid 53 yards to the 6. First/goal, Lowndes.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this
Third-and-goal at 3. Lowndes calls time.
By jp
October 3, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this
thanks shazam, but if you hadn’t realized that it’s ridiculous tryin to listen to that. May be its my speakers.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this
Partials:
Tift 13, Houston County 10
Colquitt County 22, Valdosta 22
By the way: I mean to say “Lowndes” ball at own 41 to start this drive.
By roger
October 3, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this
Good game, knew it would be close and low scoring. GO EAGLES!
By shazam
October 3, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this
Touchdown Lowndes…who else but….Greg Reid??
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this
Reid 3 yard run on sweep left. Only a few backs in Georgia would’ve scored on that play. This guy is good.
Lowndes 7, Northside 0.
6:30, 2Q
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this
Greg Reid explodes for a 53 yard run and take the ball to Northside’s 6 yard line. Lowndes is threatening to score.
Lowndes with a 3rd and goal at the 3 yard line.
Touchdown: Lowndes County. :-( The Northside radio people do not believe that he got in. Either way, touchdown Greg Reid.
Lowndes County 7, Northside 0 with just over 6 mintues left in the 1st half.
By shazam
October 3, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
jp you’re right…my bad…it is pretty bad…I’ll try to post as much as I can
By VirginiaDawgMan
October 3, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
jp: crystal clear over headphones, no breaks
By Big Man
October 3, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
Listening to the game on audiosportsonline.net. The Northside announcers said Lowndes leads Valdosta 7-0. How do you mess that up?
By shazam
October 3, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this
Northside at the Vikings’ 30
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 8:55 PM | Link to this
Highly maligned Northside QB Joe Scott completes a big 31 yard pass to Allen Davis. Northside at Lowndes County 30 yard line with 4 minutes left.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this
JP: Can’t post frequently because of the 5-minute delay, but can play by play.
Touchback
1st/10 on 20
Bacon for 7
Bacon loses 4 (Henry Harden leads host of tacklers)
Bacon breaks 2-3 tackles for 8 yards, first down at 33
(Bacon 13 carries, 78 yards)
Joe Scott hits Allen Davis on post pattern 37 yards to Lowndes’ 31. Perfect pass.
Bacon for 2
Shovel pass to Bacon for 8 to 21, time out for measurement.
By shazam
October 3, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this
Northside is threatening…I think they’re on Lowndes’ 20
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
Northside is driven. 1st and 10 the Eagles at the Lowndes 16 yard line.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
Bacon 5 up middle, first down at L21.
Reverse to #4 KJ Morton, TOUCHDOWN Northside, 21 yards.
By SGT CHRIS
October 3, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
I POSTED THIS LINK EARLIER TODAY
http://www.sportsline.com/cbscollegesports/subscribe
GO UNDER WHERE IT SAYS (How to Get CBS College Sports Network) PLUG IN YOUR INFO AND IT TELLS YOU WHAT CHANNELS YOU CAN GET THE GAME…DONT KNOW IF THEYRE GONNA REPLY IT OR NOT
By shazam
October 3, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
Touchdown Northside….Lowndes 7, Northside 7
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this
Morton’s TD run actually was 16 yards.
7-7.
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this
Coaching 101. Conrad Nix’s Eagles go down 7-0 at hostile Martin Stadium in Valdosta. We all knew what was coming. Northside drives 80 yards and concludes the drive with a reverse to All-State candidate, DB KJ Morton. It was Morton’s first offensive play this season.
Northside 7, Lowndes County 7.
By SGT CHRIS
October 3, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this
LAGRANGE 53 KENDRICK 0
THIRD QUARTER
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this
Gerald Demps just went 38 yards for Lowndes to the Northside 37.
By roger
October 3, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this
Northside is missing their linebacker, Fields.
By SGT CHRIS
October 3, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this
my bad…LAGRANGE 57 KENDRICK 0
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this
Sack by Abry Jones & Deilouse Jackson has Lowndes 3rd and 17 from Northside 44.
By Rasiel
October 3, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this
Where can I follow the game online does anybody know
By SGT CHRIS
October 3, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
CARROLLTON 14 CARTERSVILLE 3
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
0:16 left in half, 7-7.
Other scores: Colquitt 25, Valdosta 22, halftime.
For some reason, folks here are obsessed with that game, too.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
Half ends after Lowndes’ punter puts ball at the 2.
Stats coming …
By nc_eagle_fan
October 3, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
What a game !!! GO Eagles !!!!!!!
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
FD - Lowndes 5, Northside 7
Rushing - Lowndes 23-161 (Reid 5-109). Northside 16-94 (Bacon 14-84)
Passing - Lowndes 0-0-0-0, Northside 2-5-0-44
Total yards - Lowndes 161, Northside 153.
Scoring:
Northside 0-7-0-0 - 7
Lowndes 0-7-0-0 - 7
L - Greg Reid 3 run (Mark Willis kick), 6:30, 2Q
NS - K.J. Morton 16 run (Devon Pike kick), 2:59, 2Q
By SGT CHRIS
October 3, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
TROUP 50 COLUMBUS 0
By Lissa
October 3, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
It’s certainly not a blow-out!
C’mon Eagles!
By CougarFan
October 3, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
Does anyone know the Camden-Beach score?
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
First-half highlights …
Good, hard-hitting game, as advertised. No turnovers, only a couple of penalties, although Lowndes hurt itself with a fumbled pitch and holding call that ruined a scoring chance.
Lowndes has not attempted a pass.
Northside is driving the ball better, but Lowndes is making big plays - long runs by Greg Reid and Gerald Demps.
The big-name players have come to play - Northside’s Jones & Bacon, Lowndes’ Reid & Demps, but Northside’s Eric Fields was lost early to what appears to be an ankle or knee injury and probably won’t return.
I think the game comes down to Greg Reid, in my opinion. He’ll have to make a big play for Lowndes to win. And he probably will.
By SGT CHRIS
October 3, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
FINAL LAGRANGE 57-0 OVER KENDRICK
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this
Wow, what a game! It is rare that a game with this much hype lives up to it. The first half was an example of a BIG game.
Northside will get the ball to start the 2nd half. The third quarter has been the quarter that has separated Northside. The Eagles are a GREAT 3rd quarter team! In the past 50 games (49-1), Northside has only given up 50 points in 3rd quarters. It is boderline impossible to score against Northside in the 3rd quarter. Both teams have strong coaching staffs. It should be interesting.
By nc_eagle_fan
October 3, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
http://www.georgiaeaglesports.com/
you can listen here if you don’t have cbs college sports.Northside radio. GO Eagles !!! (click on link to northside)
By Bo
October 3, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
the blog shows 7 - 7 at halftime and the scores on AJC says 7 - 0. I will assume the blog is up to date.
By SGT CHRIS
October 3, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
EAST PAULDING 14 ETOWAH 0 IN THE 4TH
By NSWR#87
October 3, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
WHY IS CAMDEN COUNTY RANKED SO HIGH AND PLAY NO GOOD TEAMS
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this
Lowndes’ TelvinSmith forces a fumble on the kickoff, recovered by Michael Mitchell.
Lowndes’ first down at Northside 17, but now Reid just took 22-yard loss!! Wow. that’s nnot the big play I was talking about.
By SouthGARules
October 3, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this
CougarFan: Camden leads Beach 14-0 at the half.
By South Jaw JA Football
October 3, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
Thomas County Central 32 Americus/Sumter 7 in the 4th quarter
By ritzled
October 3, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this
Camden 50 Beach 0 start of 4th q
By roger
October 3, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this
NSWR#*7, Camden County always finds that out when they get to the state playoffs, one and out.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
Lowndes’ Mark Willis misses a 49-yard field goal, wide right. Had the distance. Good leg.
Lowndes has had first downs at the Northside 37 and 17 in its last two possessions, but a fumbled pitch and that minus-22 ruined them.
Still 7-7, 9:31 left in the third.
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
Northside fumbles the kickoff to open the second half. Lowndes has the ball 1st and 10 at Northside’s 17.
Unbelievable! Greg Reid goes backwards 17 yards. You have to wonder what the coaches at Lowndes are doing. There guys may be pulling a Southwest DeKalb! Northside gives these guys the football at the 17 and can do NOTHING.
I can not tell you how much confidence you can keep in these boys in Blue. NORTHSIDE PRIDE!
By jp
October 3, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
because you can’t control who you play in high school.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
Personal foul (face mask) on Lowndes gives Northside first down at Northside 40.
By NorthsideGrad85
October 3, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Score is 7-7. My Eagles are moving the ball.
By Wildcat Shrimper
October 3, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this
By NSWR#87,
Are you saying that the following teams are not goo-Columbia (Fla.), Hoover (Ala.) and Norcross? LOL. Who does your school play?
By Josh
October 3, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this
Man i wish my cougars were playing tonight! GO NEWNAN COUGARS!!!! let’s win state!
By NSWR#87
October 3, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this
wow is this game on a radio statio i cant pick it up
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
Northside just punted, but Lowndes’ Marcus Solomon and Northside’s KJ Morton (who scored the TD) were going at it on the 20-yard line, both on the ground.
I thought both might be ejected, but apparently not.
Lowndes has first down at its 21. Reid ran the punt back to the 35, but an illegal block moved it back.
By Cobb Co reporter
October 3, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this
Woodstock 35 North Cobb 14 35 seconds remaining
By raymond
October 3, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
Tom it was 1977 when Charles Burgman tore Buck Belue’s jersey off and Bill Schrefler ran back an interception for a touchdown. Lowndes 7 Valdosta 2. Lowndes first win ever over the Cats.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
Check that. Lowndes has a first down at Northside’s 41 after officials sorted out all the penalties.
By councilcat
October 3, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this
The Camden score is 50-13 late in the 4rth. For nswr87 Camden opened their season with the three pretty good teams. First in the Kell at the dome, then hosting the winingest program in the state of Florida, and the finally was Hoover Al. Its fine to say that Camden plays in a week Region but its ignorant to say they havent scheduled three opening games as tough as anyone.
By roger
October 3, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this
Todd, how much is Lowndes paying the refs?!
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this
Lowndes’ Greg Reid runs 30 yards on a pitchout, and a face-mask penalty addds half the distance to the Northside 11.. Demps runs to the 6, second and goal.
By cair
October 3, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
Cairo 42 Worth County 7. Classic Beat Down. Watch Out AAA
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this
Reid sweeps right for a 4-yard TD run. PAT NO GOOD.
Lowndes 13, Northside 7.
Reid’s 30-yard run, a pitchout, was close to being an illegal forward pass. Would like to see that on replay. Good play by QB Khary Franklin.
3:03, 3Q
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this
You guys should see what is happening. Northside punted to Lowndes County and there was an illegal block in the back by Lowndes County at the 15 and Northside and Lowndes had off-setting unsportsmanlike conduct personal fouls.
The great Atlanta officiating crew gives the ball to Lowndes at their own 40. Northside is going to have to buckle up. Complaining about the officials is not the way we play.
Lowndes 13, Northside 7 (Lowndes actually missed the pat. Wow!).
By councilcat
October 3, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this
50-13 is final in Camden over Beach
By PMC
October 3, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
Todd what just happened with the referee calls, the northside announcers just went crazy but never explained anything.
Something about ball placement off the penalties on the kick off.
By trublu
October 3, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
I hate AJC. Now they update the score when Lowndes takes the lead…I know they don’t want to be wrong but GEEZ! Is it even 4th qtr yet?
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
Todd, how much is Lowndes paying the refs?!
I’m not about to ask that one in this pressbox.
Northside is about to punt. 1:02 left in the fourth.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this
Northside bal, first & 10 on its 27. Another TV timeout.
Lowndes just attempted its first pass, by the way. Incomplete.
By CougarNation!
October 3, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this
When the Cougars from Newnan get to play these guys in the playoffs it might shut a lot of people up. Our team looks great and our defense is awesome! Look out everybody!!!! Cougars to the championship!
By nc_eagle_fan
October 3, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this
I hope this game doesn’t come down to Atlanta based officiating.4th quarter….. let’s GO BLUE !!!!!
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this
Eagle fans, there is NOTHING to worry about. We have been down this road many times before. Simply stop and view this as a Northside vs. Warner Robins game (City Championship). Let’s sit back, say our prayers, and trust that our Eagles are going to do what they have done for the last decade!
Go EAGLES!!
By cair
October 3, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this
Cairo 42 Worth County 7. Watch out AAA!!!
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this
Lowndes’ LB Kelvin Smith just intercepted Joe Scott at the Northside 31. Smith tackled Xavier Bacon for consecutive losses on the two plays prior.
That’s the best individual effort I think I’ve ever seen in one series. Strong.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
Looks like Eric Fields is back in the game for Northside. He was just jawing with Greg Reid until a teammate pulled Fields away.
Next play: Looks like interference on Northside downfield. Lowndes should have a first down around the 30.
Abry Jones and Eric Fields just missed a double-team sack.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
Tyler Hunter 18-yard TD run for Lowndes.
Demps ran in a conversion.
21-7 with 7:33 left in the game.
By WildcatFan91
October 3, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this
From a Valdosta Fan and Grad ‘91 Let’s go Vikings!! Show them what real football is. I have been In Atlanta since 99 and I love when our brothers from the North Georgia get a good country boy whoopin put on them!!
By Syrup
October 3, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this
Lowndes may be good but not best in the state! Syrupmakers made a big statment tonight and one poll was nationally ranked 19 last week and Lowndes was 25!
Go Makers!
By jb2golf
October 3, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this
Todd, How about giving the quarter and time left with each of your posts…just a thought
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 10:27 PM | Link to this
Lowndes County 21, Northside 7.
We are going to have to put together a drive NOW. 7:33 left in the game.
Go Eagles!
By raymond
October 3, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
lowndes scores and get the two point conversion. Lowndes 21 N.S. Warner Robins 7 with 7 minutes left.
By shazam
October 3, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this
21-7 EagleNationRising with all due respect this isn’t a Warner Robins team….not saying a comeback isn’t possible though…..
By raymond
October 3, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this
Final Valdosta 42 Colquitt co 39
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
49-yard punt return for Greg Reid to the Northside 11. He made a ridiculous cutback. If he’d cut let at the 12, he would’ve scored.
Also, Northside WR CJ Styles was pretty adamant that he caught a first-down pass on the play before. I’m not convinced CJ isn’t right.
By WildcatFan91
October 3, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
GO VIKINGS!!
By raymond
October 3, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
Lowndes RB Greg Reid is electric. Great punt return to N.S.’s 11.
By EagleNationRising
October 3, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this
Greg Reid is beginning to show his swagger. Wow! It is a shame that the entire state can not see this game.
I’m shaking my head at Reid’s punt return. Northside has got to stiffen our backs and stand tall.
By shazam
October 3, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this
Lowndes on Northside 11 threatening and the commentators are clearly bias…….Northside IS playing their game…..their game just isn’t good enough
By The Truth
October 3, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
Syrup … was that the Cairo Messenger’s poll? Give me a break. Lowndes would CRUSH the Syrupmakers. They’re crushing everyone.
By SouthGARules
October 3, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
Sounds like Northside announcers are making excuses for the Eagles. 24-7 Lowndes.
By Todd Holcomb
October 3, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this
Willis 31 FG for Lowndes
24-7 w/ 3:56 left.
Xavier Bacon first half:14-84 Xavier Bacon second half: 9-23
By tarheel
October 3, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this
Eagle fans quit crying about the refs. I have seen many calls go in your favor.
By tarheel
October 3, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this
Eagle fans quit crying about the refs. I have seen many calls go in your favor.
By trublu
October 3, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this
Whatever happened on that drive that put Lowndes up 13-7 was HUGE!!! I don’t care what anyone says…something VERY SIGNIFICANT happened that has Lowndes fired up and NHS down. I know it is only 14 points, but this is unchartered territory for the eagles. Getting a pick is unlikely, and fumbling not so much either. Of course all the people in the state of GA will use this as a chance to laugh it up against NHS, which is sad…cause none of their teams can hold a candle to what this program has done in the past few years.
By mrmoney
October 3, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this
I cant wait to see Lowndes drill Valdosta on ESPN next week