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Live from Martin Stadium: It’s Northside vs. Lowndes

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.

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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