Prep Zone

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

By Cairo

October 3, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

Let’s Go Cairo!!! Bainbridge is one happy AAAA school because their game with us was cancelled when the hurricane was in town.

By raymond

October 3, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

lowndes field goal. lowndes 24 n.s. 7

By Geez

October 3, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

I hate these NSWR announcers…..SHUT UP….”Well we lose 5 games a decade….blah blah blah” You lost tonight!!! Eat that humble pie and give Lowndes their props without any excuses!!

By Todd Holcomb

October 3, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

Final: 24-7.

Got to go get interviews. See ya.

By DallasChipVikingFan

October 3, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this

How Bout them VIKINGS !!!!……..Luv ya here in Dallas, Tx.

By trublu

October 3, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

tarheel

Is Todd Holcomb an eagle fan? Cause even he doesn’t sound too sure with what is going on out there on some of this.

No one is saying NHS should be winning, but some of this sounds a bit ridiculous! And no one is posting anything about those bad calls in favor of NHS…why don’t you take the initiative and fill us in?

By EagleNationRising

October 3, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

Lowndes County 24, Northside 7 FINAL

Eagles have our 35 game win streak snapped by Lowndes County. Hats off and congratulations to the Vikings. Hats off to the Eagles who have given us a great streak. Why not start another streak?

Congrautlations Vikings.

Go EAGLES!!!

By nc_eagle_fan

October 3, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this

5 games lost in 10 years? We got beat 17-7(24-7)??? Cya in the playoffs…………guaranteed !!!Hope we have the same refs…… they OWE us one !!!! Congrats Lowndes High, y’all WERE the best team this evening.

By Syrup

October 3, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

GO MAKERS!!!! Cairo would have matched up much better against Lowndes than Northside! AAA #1 is premium football program!!!!

By Cjampionship Showdown

October 3, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

I knew Lowndes had too much for Northside. I’d like to see themplay in the Championship Game… if Camden doesn’t get in the way.

By FootballKing

October 3, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

Well Eagles, it’s gonna be a long ride home. Trust me, I’ve been there. In everyone’s life a little rain must fall. I just didn’t expect it to be a downpour.

By EagleNationRising

October 3, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

Let’s not make any excuses. Lowndes County won the football game. You can’t take anything away from the Vikings. I saw it live. The refs made some bad calls. Nonetheless, there were no calls that created scores.

The Viking players made more big plays. It is as simple as that. Congrats to the Vikings. Let’s dust ourselves off, get back on the horse, and get prepared to face a very strong Coffee program.

Go EAGLES!!!

By AlaskaVikingFan

October 3, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

Outstanding job Vikings! Undefeated and headed to Valdosta! How much better can it get?

By trublu

October 3, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

Another classic game in this continued matchup. Of coruse the AJC will read differently, but this game was well played and the Eagles have nothing to hang their hat upon. This isn’t it either…we weren’t shooting for a National Championship…just a state one…

Don’t expect to be ranked next week though, as for some reason, the whole state has danced in our demise!

Good job LHS for backing it up on the feild…anyone who was a fan of LHS JUST FOR TODAY… I dare your program to do the same!!!

By CamdenCat

October 3, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

Yeah Northside is legit….I must admit…..We lost to Lowndes 10-0….I would love another crack at them….they’re a dangerous football team though

By PMC

October 3, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

Tarheel, we mostly are all listening on line to the Northside feed. It’s biased because it’s coming from their network.

By bake

October 3, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

haha. northside deserved to get their a* kicked. feel bad for the kid who got hurt that ran his mouth but maybe that will teach him to shut up. respect your opponents and the game. it’s called class.

By shazam

October 3, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

There’s not ONE NSWR fan who doesn’t follow up a congratulations to Lowndes with a but or a however……all you have to do is say…..we got beat tonight….we’re NOT the best team in Region 1-AAAAA PERIOD!!!

By CamdenCat

October 3, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this

Okay trublu even though I wasn’t going for Lowndes….I accept your challenge to “back it up on the field” don’t confuse respect with fear.

By mistermak

October 3, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

Hey I predicted 21-7 and I was almost right. Great Job Vikings!!

Hey Roger what was that about Camden always loosing in the first round of the playoffs? It it really funny when someone’s mouth gets in the way of their brain!! You really have no idea what you are talking about!!
Beach actually came to play tonight. but in the end it was all Camden. Next up another boring game! I can’t wait until the playoffs! I hate this region. It is pretty bad when I have to find another game on the internet just to be able to listen to a real game. Great game at the “concrete palace” isnt that what they call it?

By mattg2040

October 3, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

I hope some of yall TIVOed the game, so yall can see how bad these officials were. Very questionable pass interference call that led to touchdown, assessing a Lowndes penalty against us giving them better field position on the punt return, running into punter not called. Not saying we would have won, but we would have stood a better chance without having to play against the refs too.

By DemonFan

October 3, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this

Great game. I listened to the online feed, but my family was watching it on TV in Warner Robins. Kudos to the young men on both teams.

By Joe

October 3, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

Sequoyah 38 -14 over #3 Dalton in 4A Region 7A play Sequoyah scored first and Dalton immediately drove for the tying score. SHS kicked FG for 10-7 lead and never looked back… 17 -7, 20 - 7, and then 27-7 at the half. DHS stopped SHS on the first possession of the 3rd and scored to make it 27-14. DHS held SHS on the next possession and appeared to be driving again before a pick by SHS led to another score and subsequent 2 pt conversion to put it out of reach at 35-14 in the 4th. SHS picked off another DHS pass on the subsequent drive and ran the last 3+ minutes off the clock…..

By mistermak

October 3, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

the officiating in all georgia high school games is at the very best questionable. Every game I go to I see calls that make absolutely no sense. And I also see a lot of non calls.
There was one tonight at Camden’s game where one official came up from the sidline and spotted the ball and one came from the other side and spotted it over a yard different. and they stood there and talked about it until one guy one the argument. I see stuff like that all the time. It is a good thing these guys keep their day jobs!!

By WR Demon

October 3, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

Welcome to AAAAA.

By JAYBO

October 3, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this

Let me say this to all of the AAAAA teams in Georgia….You are all playing to see who will be the state runner up to Lowndes. I watched the entire game on T.V and this Lowndes team is something. Nobody will beat these boys this year!! Maybe Camden will give them a run, but other than that, this thing is over…get the 2008 AAAAA state championship rings ready for Lowndes! Wow, What a football team and program…gotta give ‘em credit!!!

By raymond

October 3, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this

Earlier in the week the AJC had a list of the 10 best running backs in the state. Maybe the best in the Atlanta area. Obviously the people who put that list together have never seen Greg Reid tote the rock.

By trublu

October 3, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

Camdencat

I know you won’t. But that statement is for a lot of people who had unnecessary bones to pick with NHS and were cheering the Vikings because of it. I don’t care what anyone says: it matters not what classification you are in, it is not easy to have a streak of wins, let alone go back to back! I am sorry if Eagle fans offended you, but instead of hoping for someone to end it, why can’t you commend them for what they have done?

WR Demon Shouldn’t you be focusing on beating Coffee tmr? Better yet, get that team ready to play NHS, since it is a rivalry game, you might have a chance!

By trublu

October 4, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this

mistermak

No one has a problem with bad calls, they happen! But from what I read here those were game changing calls! On a punt that, from my understanding, had a block in the back call, there is…conveniently, a personal foul as well. It goes from the 35…to the LHS 21 to the NHS 41? What happens on a kick off to warrant a change like that? instead of a 7-7 game that is a struggle, it becomes 13-7, off of a questionable forward pass/pitch. Just too much to read…and not having been there I don’t know what to believe, but I certainly haven’t seen anyone contesting what Todd says he saw.

All in all, Nix reverted tonight. He just didn’t have the boys ready to play this game. Truthfully, he is good for this at least once a season, usually in the playoffs, but the pressure is off to be perfect now. IMO, he needs to work on developing a more run based offense until we get a better QB back there. Scott didn’t do bad, Lowndes made plays, but every NHS fan knew it may come down to that.

By CamdenCat

October 4, 2008 12:11 AM | Link to this

trublu I wasn’t hoping for someone to end it….I think you guys played a pretty good game overall….and we’ll see if Camden can back it up if we get past the first round I guess. Unless you lose to Coffee you will most likely be second in the region and then we’ll see you in Camden hopefully….

By shazam

October 4, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this

JAYBO that’s a bold statement…..but it’s not a reckless one….you may be right. We will see won’t we??

By trublu

October 4, 2008 12:41 AM | Link to this

camdencat that was a general statement for a lot of what I read this week, it was not directed at you!

Jaybo They had a good game tonight, but anyone is beatable any day of the week. If the vikings pass so efficiently in the future, they better pray someone doesn’t hit that run offense in the mouth. Fields wasn’t wrong in what he said IMO. However, as most eagle fans feared, we weren’t going to RUN toe to toe with Lowndes. Scott needed to be able to pass the ball. He wasn’t, save for one play, and that was the difference.

By MIke

October 4, 2008 12:41 AM | Link to this

Congrats on a great football game. Great team and the N WR fans are classy and I’m sure we’ll see them again in the playoffs.

By camden wildcat

October 4, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this

If bacon reads his blocks better the 14 carries for 84 yards should have been, 14 carries for at least 110. Go back and watch the tape. Thats why i made that comment, those few yards could be important yardage for 1st downs. So im was not implying that he is not a good back. Great athelet, paying running back. But he played a whale of a game good job to both teams, and Coach Nix should have run him more in the second half. One loss means nothing pick your selves up and live to play another day.

By yo

October 4, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this

NHS..you earned my respect big time tonight. As advertised an awesome defense tonight. The game was much closer than the final score. On another note tonight was the first night Lowndes played #10 Telvin Smith at Linebacker and they made that move towards the second half. I think Lowndes just found themselves a star at linebacker. Wow! He had been playing defensive end all year. Lowndes is still finding itself on defense and that is the scary part. They have a tendency to be a little soft up the middle occasionally. They shut the run down the second half and that along with Lowndes playmaking ability was the difference. Awesome game as advertised and both teams deserve a big hand. I have a feeling no one is going to want to play NHS the rest of the year as my gut tells me they will take this loss and become a better team from it. Having said that it looks like another tough trip for you guys to Coffee next week. Fortunately you get Tift at home this year.

By UGA1

October 4, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this

I grew up in south Ga now live in SC. I just read in a post that espn was showing the Lowndes vs Valdosta game next week. Can some tell me which ESPN and night and time please. Thats why they named it TITLETOWN. Nothing in this world like Ga high school football on a Friday night. Thanks AJC & TODD.

By mistermak

October 4, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this

Great game for both teams I had to leave for work when it was still 7-7 so from there I am in the dark. I sure wish we could have some regular season games like that. I mean that is why we love the game, right? Well hopefully we will see one or both of you in the playoffs. so Good luck on the rest of your season, there is still a long way to go and who knows maybe Valdosta will get up for the game and even pull off the upset!!

By Eagle87

October 4, 2008 1:12 AM | Link to this

Great effort Northside! Congrats Vikings on a great game! Now we start the streak over again. Go Eagles!

By mistermak

October 4, 2008 1:18 AM | Link to this

It looks like the Valdosta game was a good one also. they went back and forth with the score. It had to be fun to watch. too bad Valdosta won though!

By yo

October 4, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this

UGA1 keep an eye on the Valdosta Daily times website next week as I am sure they will have plenty to say about what channel and when.

By John in Jacksonville

October 4, 2008 1:22 AM | Link to this

I drove over from Jax for this game and it was intense, like a playoff game. Sounds like mostly NSWR people in here, I’m surprised how many think the refs were against them because from where I sat, Lowndes seemed to get call after call against them, don’t know how many times they were like 2nd-and-25 after some other 15-yarder while nothing was getting called on the Eagles. The Eagles were not angels. As for the call that went from the 21 to the 41, it would take a replay to sort it out but I did see NS #4 apparently holding down a LHS player and not letting him get up - then he finally got up and strutted around - everyone was yelling for him to get ejected and he probably should have been. Anyway the Eagles came into this stadium and lost, the Streak is over, and there’s no sense blaming it on the refs because it wasn’t nearly as one-sided or undeserved as some of you seem to think. Bad calls went on both sides, Lowndes just appeared to have more depth because they began to take charge along the line in the second half and they executed, NS did not. You going to blame 2 TD’s and a FG all on the refs? Get real, congrats on your AAAA accomplishments, and welcome to Region 1-AAAAA.

By UGA1

October 4, 2008 1:28 AM | Link to this

Thanks yo for the info.

By ***USF***

October 4, 2008 2:59 AM | Link to this

Greg reid, Gerald demps, Telvin smith, and Marcus played very well… even though Marcus(#4) Got into it with K.J. morton…GO VIKINGS!!

By ***USF***

October 4, 2008 2:59 AM | Link to this

Greg reid, Gerald demps, Telvin smith, and Marcus Solomon played very well… even though Marcus(#4) Got into it with K.J. morton…GO VIKINGS!!

By ***USF***

October 4, 2008 2:59 AM | Link to this

Greg reid, Gerald demps, Telvin smith, and Marcus Solomon played very well… even though Marcus(#4) Got into it with K.J. morton…GO VIKINGS!!

By trublu

October 4, 2008 3:31 AM | Link to this

No John in Jax…not 2 TDs and a FG, but one game changing TD. No one is saying the Eagles were angels, but a face mask is a face mask! So the LHS player was held on the ground…okay…21 yd line of your own to the 40 yd line is still a VERY steep penalty, I don’t care who was winning at the LOS, that is feild position. What was the NHS player doing? Was the kid bleeding and hurt? that is a 19 yard penalty man, and an obvious game changing event. I am not saying NHS would have won, but that was HUGE!

And it is not cute nor becoming how everyone says “welcome to 1-AAAAA” as if these teams have NEVER played each other. As if NHS has never been in AAAAA. As if this is the first time that something like this has EVER occured and by some divine grace of GOD 1-AAAAA is the supreme authority in football. Don’t get over cocky…35 games is a lot longer than 20! But I know, since it was in AAAA it doesn’t count at all huh? If anything, as weak as this region has looked so far this year, you should be glad NHS has graced you with its presence. LHS needed the win more than NHS did, be glad it was in your favor and make sure you deserve your hype/

By Kier

October 4, 2008 4:48 AM | Link to this

People can say what they want about calls but that does not explain Northside’s inability to corral and tackle Greg Reid. On that first punt return he returned the ball to at least the 35 but with the malay of the fight the refs got caught up but the penalties offset each other. Honestly, He should have been tackled inside the 5 on the catch but he made an amazing 1st move. You cannot put into words the moves he made on the 2nd punt return so I won’t try. Just know that he effortlessly made a lot of good Eagles players look silly while running 85 yards just to get 50. Fields or no Fields, the best all around player on that field and in the state was wearing 24 in maroon. That includes the RB Ealy, LB Gilliard, that kid from Cartersville, Fields and whoever else. Reid is MONEY in big games and in the clutch. Please check the resume since 10th grade. I witnessed him take a good bit of division 1 shine from fellow Viking Darriet Perry from the first time he stepped on the field. There is not a big game that kid has not shown up for in his entire career at Lowndes. Enough riding his tip though, Northside has a damn good infact great team! I could see them pulling a Gator 96’ in the Sugar Bowl on Lowndes if they get a second crack at the Vikings!

By Kier

October 4, 2008 5:09 AM | Link to this

To TRUBLU. You seem bitter at the fact you have joined the toughest region in the nation when you should be honored to be among the other great programs as we should be honored to have acquired yours. You guys only make the region stronger! I don’t know too much about who you guys played on a yearly basis, but you will see that down here, come conference time you must bring your A+ game every week to get wins because you can get beat by the last place team even when you bring that.

By CHS Alum

October 4, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this

Cairo Syrupmakers! I will always love my MIGHTY MIGHTY ‘MAKERS! Keep up the good work!!

By 1-AAAAA alum

October 4, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

NS-so much for those cupcakes you used to play in middle ga. No weeks off in this league. You better forget this one real quick because playing at Coffee is tougher than it sounds.

By mistermak

October 4, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

I bet all is quiet in Warner Robbins today!

By SGT CHRIS

October 4, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

WASNT THE BLOWOUT I EXPECTED BUT THEY “ALMOST” COVERED MY 20 SPREAD!!!!

ANYONE MISS THAT BLOWN CALL WHEN #23 OF NHS CLEARLY CAUGHT THAT BALL ON 3RD DOWN THAT WAS RULED INCOMPLETE? IM NOT SAYING THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE IN THE GAME, BUT IT WAS NOTEWORTHY

THATS THE BEAUTY OF WATCHING ON TV

By John

October 4, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

Let me get this straight.

Lowndes 24

Northside 7

Hmm… either Lowndes is really that good or according to eric field “they really haven’t played anybody.”

By Steve

October 4, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Alright I want to first Congratulate Lowndes on winning a great game last night. I am a NHS Alumini and I remember when we were just happy to beat WRHS for the city championship. No one deserved to lose that game last night but we all new a streak was coming to an end. About the referees here is what I want to say. I was not at the game last night but I listened to it on the radio and from everything I read today there were some horrible calls made for both teams. The bottom line is this you still have a football game to play and Northside clearly lost it’s composure and the game in the second half. I am sure that’s what Conrad was talking about when he said that he did not have his players better prepared. It’s time for the GHSA to start reviewing their Officials much like NFL does. There has not been one time that I have attended a highschool game when I have not quesitoned several calls made that night. I am going to blame it on lack of training and knowing the rules of football. I have personally checked into becoming a referee and was really surprised at the lack of training involved. We are all human and we make errors it’s just sad that we have adults on fields every Friday night that don’t have a clue of whats going on. Northside will bounce back and become stronger from this game. As for being welcomed to the AAAAA. Those 5 letters are just a classification of your enrollment. Classifications don’t mean nothing once you step on to that field.

By Steve

October 4, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Alright I want to first Congratulate Lowndes on winning a great game last night. I am a NHS Alumini and I remember when we were just happy to beat WRHS for the city championship. No one deserved to lose that game last night but we all new a streak was coming to an end. About the referees here is what I want to say. I was not at the game last night but I listened to it on the radio and from everything I read today there were some horrible calls made for both teams. The bottom line is this you still have a football game to play and Northside clearly lost it’s composure and the game in the second half. I am sure that’s what Conrad was talking about when he said that he did not have his players better prepared. It’s time for the GHSA to start reviewing their Officials much like NFL does. There has not been one time that I have attended a highschool game when I have not quesitoned several calls made that night. I am going to blame it on lack of training and knowing the rules of football. I have personally checked into becoming a referee and was really surprised at the lack of training involved. We are all human and we make errors it’s just sad that we have adults on fields every Friday night that don’t have a clue of whats going on. Northside will bounce back and become stronger from this game. As for being welcomed to the AAAAA. Those 5 letters are just a classification of your enrollment. Classifications don’t mean nothing once you step on to that field.

By Vikings Rule

October 4, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

First of congratulations to LOWNDES on their huge victory last night. Secondly,NORTHSIDE I thought you guys gave us one heck of a game, but I just thought the momentum shifted towards Lowndes in the second half. Lowndes’ defense dominated the game in the second half and basically shut Northside down. Keys in the game to me were big plays by REID of course, as well as Demps and Hunter. Not to take anything away from the Northside defense cause they were stingy up the middle. Lowndes just made big plays on offense and bigger plays on defense. I thought the play of #10 Telvin Smith AKA “Q-TIP” as we like to call him was awesome. It was almost like he was assigned to #21 Bacon in the 4th Quarter. He deserved the game ball on defense to me. But as we all know there is no I in TEAM, so LOWNDES as a whole came to play and won this game. Before the game the NORTHSIDE sign read HEY LOWNDES, THE REAL CHAMPIONS ARE N TOWN TONIGHT well I must say you guys were right, only they were wearing CRIMSON But thanks Northside for a good game

By Steve

October 4, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

Vikings Rule! Well put you guys shut us down in the second half and made big plays on offense. Yes, for one night you guys were the better team. I hope we see you guys again in the playoffs because it will be one great game!

By yo

October 4, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

You are right Steve except when you put a 1 in front of AAAAA. NHS will be very competitive every year in 1AAAAA but after looking back you will see that region champs and state champs are going to be a lot harder to come by than in the past few years for NHS. So don’t discount the fact of where you have arrived until you have been here a few years and compare the results to previous years. What I am looking forward to is watching the splash 1AAAAA makes in the playoffs this year. With NHS joining the team the splash just got a whole lot bigger. According to my records NHS was undefeated in their region in AAAA the previous 3 years. 1 year in 1AAAAA and you now have 1 loss and a few heavyweights yet to play. I don’t know about you but I can see a glaring difference in the results between AAAA and AAAAA. Now I for one am very glad you guys have joined the 1AAAAA team. Last nights atmosphere reminded me of the 90’s when Valdosta/Colquit/Lowndes would get together with each other. Good stuff!

By vikings rule

October 4, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

STEVE I think you are so right about these two teams meeting again in the playoffs, and as for the refs there were times when i didn’t know what they heck was going on. Heck i don’t think even the refs knew what was going on or what to call on that penalty with the Reid punt return. But on another note the players on your Northside team were HUGE. The size of that defensive line is scary. For a minute there i thought we were getting ready to play some college team LOL. But i tell ya the atmosphere at MARTIN STADIUM was amazing, but that’s what happens when two top- notched programs get together on a Friday night for a game of football. Hey, nothing buy respect for your EAGLES. Good game. Gee, thanks a lot for making our region just that much tougher now. LOL

By george

October 4, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

I expect it to be a close game, with whoever takes advantage of opportunities winning. I just hope that the officials (wherever they are from) will let the players on the field decide the outcome. I don’t want to win or lose based on some BS call by an official. That only serves to give one team or the other reason to believe the best team did not win. That was a quote from me on September 29th high school blog. Unfortunately, my worst fears came true. The first half of the game was two heavyweights battling to a draw. Then, the officials started taking over. Greg Reid returns a punt from inside his 5 yard line and is tackled just shy of the 20. Lowndes is flagged for a “block in the back”. After the play, one player from each side is mixing it up and get called for “off setting personal foul” penalties. Lowndes is penalized half the distance to the goal (inside the 11). Right? Wrong!!! The officals give the ball to Lowndes at the 41. THAT DECISION TURNED THIS GAME INTO A JOKE. With the help of another penalty Lowndes punches it in and takes a 13-7 lead. Not much later, from near mid-field, Lowndes is facing a 3rd and long. They throw their one and only pass of the night. The Northside defender is badly beaten and running to catch up. He does catch up immediately AFTER the Lowndes receiver drops the ball. Northside is called for pass interference, automatic first down near the Northside 20. At this point I WALK OUT OF THE STADIUM. It is obvious to me that there is/was no way Northside will be allowed to beat Lowndes in Valdosta. What could have been a great classic, win or lose, had become a BIG JOKE. This is not just my opinion. I happened to be sitting next to three Camden fans who had travelled from Atlanta. There was also some Lowndes fans mixed in with us. Everyone of them expressed the same feelings, NORTHSIDE GOT HOSED. This is not meant to take anything away from Lowndes football team. I knew going in there was a good possibility we would have to deal with our first loss in three years. Lowndes deserved to be ranked number one. However, Lowndes is nowhere close to being 17 points better than Northside. What should have been a great second half (to match the first) was taken from the players, AND UNFORTUNATELY THE OFFICIALS BECAME THE STORY.

By yo

October 4, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

One word to the wise when you come to Martin Stadium as a visiting football team. Even though we have a large band never complain to the refs about them playing when you are trying to run your offensive sets. It only gets 8000-10000 fans more into the ball game and our band is loud but never as loud as 8000-10000 screaming fans when they are angry and determined to be louder than the band.

By Steve

October 4, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

VIKINGS RULE! I predicted to my friends that our downfall to you guys would be our inablility to pass the ball. This nothing against our QB Joe Scott who has a good arm and made good throws. Right now on offense Northside is really one dimensional at running the ball with Bacon. You guys have Reid and a few more offensive weapons. NHS is going to have to get better at throwing it for us to go deep into the playoffs. You are right we might just have the toughest Region in 5A now.

By george

October 4, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

Todd…Please explain, if you can, the circumstances of the play involving Reid’s punt return inside the 5 to about the 21, and the subsequent placing the ball on the 41. That is/was THE PLAY that has all of us Northside fans upset. It also changed the entire complexion of the game.

By yo

October 4, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

George too bad you left before Lowndes #10 became the story. Now you are about to find out what NHS does with a little adversity. Get better from it or not? That was a very good football team Lowndes played last night. Might be missing a few playmakers on offense to be a state champ but with that defense anything can happen. In the 4th quarter before Lowndes 3rd touchdown that defense was tired and beat. I could see it in them. Slow to get up and dragging around between plays. Something they aren’t used to having happen to them. Is that going to be a Mike Tyson syndrome of now that I have been beat I am no longer invincible or will they suck it up and learn from it? Time will tell. Especially if they get in another close game where they are tested.

By Steve

October 4, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

If I understood everything I heard about that play there were (3) fouls. A block in the back by Lowndes and unsportsman like conduct on NHS and Lowndes. Now correct me if I am wrong but the unsportsman like penalties should have off set and the block in the back should have been enforced 15 yards from the spot of the foul Lowndes ball 1st and 10. This was definitely a change in momentum. Instead of being backed up inside their own 20 Lowndes got the ball near mid field and we all know what happened after that. I just hate this because I agree with George. This was such a great game to only have the refs cheat the fans and both teams. Trust me I would have been saying the same things about the officiating even if NHS would have won. The GHSA has to do something because it’s getting out of hand.

By Larry K

October 4, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

OK - all arm chair quarterbacks and Referees. You can reply the game all week. It will be on every evening until Friday on CBS College - on MediaCom, if you have the sports package, and on Direct TV - so get with a friend if you cannot get it at your house to see a fantastic game. They showed the pass reception in question 3 times - from what they played from 3-4 angles - trapped ball. One angle you see the ball hit the ground as his arms come around - very close call by the ref it could have gone either way - with a review (not in HS football) it would have been no catch. The lateral was right at parallel.. but what a game watching here in Colorado.

Northside and Tift and Northside and Coffee should be great games!

I like the way the crowd noise came across the TV when they told the LHS band to stop playing.

By vikings rule

October 4, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

YO I totally agree that by the 4th Quarter that Northside defense appeared fatigued. I really think it would of happened a lot sooner if this game hadn’t been televised. I felt all those commercial breaks gave that BIG defense of Northside time to rest. Without that i feel that defense would of showed signs of fatigue much earlier.

By **Larry K**

October 4, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

TV REPLAY SCHEDULE For all that missed it - here are the replys and the Winnersville Classic Schedule and replay.

Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 5 10:30 AM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 5 10:30 AM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 6 8:00 PM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 6 8:00 PM

Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 6 11:00 PM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 6 11:00 PM

Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 7 6:00 AM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 7 6:00 AM

Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 8 9:30 AM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 8 9:30 AM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 10 4:00 PM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 10 4:00 PM

Lowndes (Ga.) at Valdosta (Ga.), ESPNU Oct 10 8:00 PM Lowndes (Ga.) at Valdosta (Ga.), ESPNU Oct 16 12:00 AM

By **Larry K**

October 4, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

TV REPLAY SCHEDULE For all that missed it - here are the replys and the Winnersville Classic Schedule and replay.

Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 5 10:30 AM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 5 10:30 AM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 6 8:00 PM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 6 8:00 PM

Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 6 11:00 PM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 6 11:00 PM

Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 7 6:00 AM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 7 6:00 AM

Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 8 9:30 AM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 8 9:30 AM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCSHD Oct 10 4:00 PM Northside Warner Robbins at Lowndes, CBSCS Oct 10 4:00 PM

Lowndes (Ga.) at Valdosta (Ga.), ESPNU Oct 10 8:00 PM Lowndes (Ga.) at Valdosta (Ga.), ESPNU Oct 16 12:00 AM

By trublu

October 4, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

Kier

I am the first to admit when a game has been played well. I am the first to admit when we just couldn’t get it done. As I have stated many times before NOT THAT NORTHSIDE WOULD HAVE WON THE GAME…BUT THOSE CALLS ARE HUGE !!!

Take ur arrogant comments somewhere else please. I am not bitter. I have seen game after game slip away to Warner Robins High school in my 25 years, I am very familiar with hard fought battles and BS. For your arrogant sake…let’s hope that your school doesn’t need any game changing penalties and ball spots when they hit the road in Coffee and Warner Robins later this season. That game was won on the feild AFTERWARDS. For all we know NHS would have gone up by 14-13 with LHS so deep in their territory. Instead they get great feild position. People don’t want to give NHS any credit for anything. They see 28-14 against Valdosta and respond by saying “VHS almost came back” you south GA boys are going to get a wake up call. And it will probably be this year when you fail to make it to the Dome.

I admit that NHS didn’t get it done on the feild, the least some of your fans can do is acknowledge home cooking. Once again, no one is saying NHS would have won, but it takes the aura out of an otherwise great game. In all my years of seeing LHS vs NHS, I have loved to watch it cause I know it is a hard fought classic game, and the better team doesn’t always come out on top. I am ashamed that this happened in Lowndes, cause it didn’t happen like that when you came to WR. It didn’t happen like that when we lost in the Dome.

By camden wildcat

October 4, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

There is nothing worse than a sore loser. Im a former player. The play did not result in a touchdown only a first down at the 41. Buckle your chinstrap and knock someone in the mouth and get the ball back. A teams takes on the personality of the coach. Call timeout and get your composure back. No you complain and let them go down an score. Hit someone. I said all week when or if NSWR lost it will be and excuse. Suck it up the season is not over. You talked so much trash for the last 6 weeks. You better get to work if not you will be staring at another lost against Coffee. I do not hear anyone from NSWR complaing about the call in the Carver game, when Carver scored to take the lead. I watched that game on gpb.org, very questionable call.That call gave you guys a victory. If not for that call you might be looking at a third lost this week. My point in all this is, you get some breaks they all may not be in your favor, but its how you react.Its over get ready for coffee. Great defense, need more offense, more speed.

By trublu

October 5, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

All in all, it is not surprising to see NHS lose such a big game like this. I venture to say the pressure was higher than in the past 2 championship games. In the past 2 times when NHS faces a #1 vs #2 matchup, they always seem to be the # 2…and by triple zero deservedly so.

They will be fine, but Nix is going to have the boys better prepared the next time hopefully.

By Kier

October 5, 2008 12:16 AM | Link to this

TRUBLU- Your tears continue to amaze me! You are so BITTER and EMOTIONAL that you fail to aknowledge the fact that I clearly stated that your team is great as well as also clearly stating that if they met again, their was a good possibility that they could beat us and I said that we were honored to have the Eagles in the region so what more do you want?! I hope that you don’t expect me to go all Monica Lieuwinkski on Northside Warner Robins cause it won’t happen. At least some of your fans can accept defeat gracefully and admit that it was not about the refs but the plays on the field. You remind me of those BITTER Wildcats fans that have become so spoiled by consistently winning that it is hard to swallow the pill down your throat that you are no longer the bully on the block. And 25 years of calls against your crosstown rivals, man please spare me cause if I your mentality I could say the same thing regarding Valdosta. As for ARROGANCE, It was not our superstar who was all over the internet giving his big talk interviews about how he was gonna do this and that. We spoke with our play. You still can’t give me a valid response to the 100% fact that Greg Reid should have been tackled at the 5 yard line so it should not have made it to the point of needing referees to make the proper call. I’m not a know it all but after the conferring, the refs just spotted the ball to where Reid was tackled. I was under the impression that there were only the two offsetting infractions. If there was a third then you do have a valid issue. That still doesn’t justify your McCain mentality! If we did not start a war, we would not have gotten to the point where we needed a surge! But all you( should I say he) wants to talk about is the surge! No disrepect to the soldiers as I am a dependant by using that to make a contrast.If you don’t start a war that you were wrong about the whole time, don’t still be trying to talk me to death about no surge. If you make the tackle at the 5 that you should have made, no need for referee intervention. Address the real issue with your team, they did not wrap up and tackle for a full 4 quarters friday night point blank period. And the fact that we did not tackle on one play along with excellent execution is the only reason you even got 7 points on the board. Don’t make the refs the goats because they never affected the points you put on the board though in the stands that did look like a third down catch to me. From what I read here the replays on tv showed that it was a trap so…..I’m done talking you to death. On to Winnersville. Y’all go ahead and get ready for a further reality check with Coffee!!!

By rod

October 5, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

I’m no official and I haven’t seen the game replay, but this is my thought on the calls. The officials unclear explanation of the penalties is the problem. The initial call was offensive holding on LHS with two personal foul calls, which offset. That would have put the ball half the distance to the goal from the spot of the foul…first down LHS. But I believe the officials intended to call defensive holding on NSWR along with two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, which offset. That gives the ball to LHS 10 yards from the spot of that foul which occurred at the 31? (ball returned to about the 21)…giving LHS the ball at the 41. That’s the best I can figure. The next penalty on that drive was an obvious facemask…c’mon. The pass interference may have been questionable, but if it was NSWR on offense, you would want that call too. Otherwise, great game. Two very good football teams, well coached got after each other and the best team that night won. LHS playmakers were the difference. That call on the punt return hurt NSWR, but was not the difference. After manhandling LHS offensive and defensive lines in the first half, NSWR just couldn’t keep it up…maybe fatigue set in as stated earlier. Good luck to both teams the rest of the season. Would be a great rematch in the dome!