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DEL.ICIO.USTake 10: What’s Georgia’s best high school football region?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Conference pride always seems to be a big thing these days in college football. There are important factors to consider: depth, strength of the top teams, competitiveness, how bad the bottom teams are.
On the high school level, it’s a little more difficult to rank regions. But we’re going to try.
The playoffs are a week away, so we at Take Ten decided to take a quick look at the best regions in the state during the 2008 season. Our guru Todd Holcomb shared his thoughts with a class-by-class breakdown back in September. Let’s see how those stack up now.
Here are the 10 best:
10: Region 5-AAAA — This is one of the larger regions with 13 teams, but with Sandy Creek (9-0), Villa Rica (8-1) and Mays (7-2), there is a lot to like at the top. Banneker (6-3) and Whitewater (6-3) add depth.
9: Region 1-AAA — Undefeated Cairo (8-0) is the staple. Peach County (7-2) and Crisp County (6-3) are solid. Then you have four teams hovering around a .500 record with only one bottom-dweller … Perry.
8: Region 6-AAAAA — It’s difficult to decide if these teams are super competitive or just not that good. The playoffs will decide. We do give points for competitiveness, however. Kell (8-1) and Walton (8-1) are the heavyweights. Lassiter (7-2) and Milton (7-2) are the next tier down, and Roswell (5-4) and Pope (4-5) have their moments.
7: Region 5-AAA — There are two divisions in this region that are highly competitive. St. Pius X (9-0) and Dunwoody (9-0) are the leaders and both are undefeated. After that, there are six teams with winning records.
6: Region 6-AA — We don’t like that there are two teams (Cross Keys and Avondale) with winless records, but the top is hard to deny. Buford (9-0), Westminster (7-2), Blessed Trinity (7-2) and Lovett (6-3) should be competitive come postseason.
5: Region 3-A — ECI (9-0) will get most of the love here, but don’t forget Johnson County (8-1), Savannah Christian (8-1) and Claxton (6-3). There’s also some competitiveness with Savannah County Day likely to make the playoffs over Claxton (4-5).
4: Region 7-AAAAA — It will be interesting to see how this region performs in the postseason. They’re tested for sure. North Gwinnett (8-1) and Peachtree Ridge (7-2) are the heavyweights, while Norcross (6-3) can’t be overlooked despite the record. Collins Hill (8-1) is one of the best stories in the state.
3: Region 6-AAAA — In most years, this region could be the best in the state. The loss of St. Pius X took away a little, but not too much from an incredible group of teams, including like Marist (8-1), Tucker (8-1), Southwest DeKalb (6-3) and Miller Grove (5-3).
2: Region 5-AAAAA — We actually considered placing this region No. 1 because of the top-tier teams. Going into the final week of the regular season, East Paulding, Etowah and Harrison are all 7-1. We’ve seen two of the three play. What the region doesn’t seem to have in an obvious state title contender, it makes up for in depth. Woodstock, Kennesaw Mountain and McEachern are all solid teams that have been up and down.
1: Region 1-AAAAA — What’s important here is the presence of undefeated Lowndes and 9-1 Northside-Warner Robins. Both are championship contenders in Class AAAAA and not many regions can claim they have two legit title shots. Coffee, 7-2, helps.
Go On. Take Ten. What do you think is the best high school football region? Do any of these look suspect to you? Traditionally, is there one that is better? Let us know. Here’s your chance to vent about the region that you know and love.
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By Tom Bianco
November 5, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this
5 AAA or 1AAA might be the hardest
By Jammer
November 5, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
Who in Atlanta is smoking crack this AM? Dunwoody will be blasted this weekend and wet their pants when they get into the playoffs. If they are not at home they are toast.
By A J WALKER
November 5, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
I LIVE IN FLORDIA BUT KEEP UP WITH GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOT BALL AND I THINK YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT REGION 1-AAA IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE STATE AND IT IS UNREAL HOW CAIRO CAN HAVE SUCH GOOD TEAMS EVERY YEAR WITH CAIRO SUCH A SMALL TOWN
By Trojandude
November 5, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
What can I say? You said it all. In the end, year after year, It is 1AAAAA!
By WACO-FAN
November 5, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this
region 5-AAA hard plz i was like maybe st.pius x was one of those thrown teams but now that i see they a runnin team please with no defense please it reminds me of north hall all them years when they could run but when met with a fire middle or south ga defense it will be shut down!!!!!!!! region 5-AAA plz
By DEKALB UNKNOWN
November 5, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
Waco-Fan and jammer, both of you guys must be former players that did not play much so you re-live thru others. Dunwoody and St. Pius are both very good programs and will do well in the state playoffs. How many state titles rings do you have guys? None which is better then nothing right.
By DEKALB UNKNOWN
November 5, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
Jammer and Waco Fan, you guys obvious know nothing about football. These are two very good programs in a region that has been good and is very good this year. Every year things change with the graduation of players and the addittions of new players. Winning is a tradition and these programs are two of the best over the last four years. State titles are what these kids play for not the kind of lip service you two provide. How many state title rings do you guy have?
By EagleNationRising
November 5, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
Not so fast, Glenn. Todd Holcomb believes that Region 1AAAAA is “still #1, but overrated.” Todd an Chris Whitfield are going to log on under fake names and blast you proclaiming that Region 1AAAAA is the best region in the state.
Beware of posters like AVikingfan, CamdenWildcat, & Sportsfan31313 who are actually dumb enough to believe that Northside is not a State Championship contender.
Region 1AAA is DEFINITELY the best AAA region in the state. There is no metro Atlanta AAA region better than 1AAA. There is no way the St. Pius X and Dunwoody create more depth.
Where is Region 1AAAA? Seriously. Westside-Macon is really, really good. I am surprised you do not have Robert Davis and his group listed on this page. Furthermore, as much as I tease the metro Atlanta team, the region with programs like MLK and Stephenson are surely among the top ten.
By LowndesFan
November 5, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
Trojandude, we finally agree on something. (Ha ha) G0000000 1-AAAAA
By Miller Grove Fan
November 5, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this
Did any other region consistently have three teams ranked in the state’s Top Ten in the region’s classification? Region 6-AAAA has Tucker, Marist, SWD, and Chamblee ranked this season.
Three of the four were consistently ranked in the Top Ten, I think that speaks volumes for the level of competition in the region.
By Valndes
November 5, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
Region 1-AAAAA is the obvious #1 here. When you have a region as competitive as the majority of SEC games, there is no doubt. Any given Friday, Lowndes, Valdosta, Coffee, Northside WR, Tift or whoever can win in that region. And almost every year, they are in contention.
By region 7AAAAA
November 5, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
Definaely region 7 AAAAA. North Gwinnett and Peachtree ride are the best!!!!!!!!
By Steve
November 5, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
Region 6-AAAA is the toughest in the state by far, they beat up each other week in and week out, and lets not forget, the last Dekalb County Public School team to win state was SWD, 1995 ala, Quincy Carter.
By Steve
November 5, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
Region 6-AAAA is by far the toughest in the state, and the last Dekalb County Public School to win state was SWD. Go Panthers.
By HeadEast
November 5, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
ENR- MLK and Stephenson would have losing records if they played in region 1, 5, 6, or 7. MLK lost to North Cobb, which is currently 3-5 in 5-AAAAA, and Stephenson has to be the most likely #1 seed to lose in the first round!
By Trojandude
November 5, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this
LowndesFan Come on now… Play nice. Just pullin’ your chain too. We may meet again feller.
MillerGroveFan 1AAAAA had had three teams in AAAAA top ten, (Lowndes, NHS and Coffee), until this week. (And this weeks ratings are just one man’s opinion). Watch for Coffee to be back in top ten next week.
I hear there was talk about moving the 1AAAAA teams to a classification,,, AAAAAA. Couldn’t though because the playoff season would be too short. (That was a joke everyone).
By the way. Kudos to Woodland for finally accepting the Osborne forfiet. Good Form.
By HS Football Scout
November 5, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this
Glenn,
I can’t believe that you left Region 3 AAAAA off the list! (That was sarcasm to those of you not paying attention)
My view is that 1 AAAAA with 7 AAAAA in a distant second.
My only hope is that at some time in the future we can make a realistic realignment to get Camden some real competition on a more regular basis. It may shut up some people who just don’t seem to believe that this program is actually for real since Jeff Herron took it over.
By BDawg
November 5, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
I’m at a loss on this one, yeah 6-AA is tough with Buford, but how does region 2-AA get left out of this one? After this weeks games we could send a #3 seed into the playoffs with a 9-1 record and ranked in the top 10 by this site. Come on, McIntosh County Academy (9-0), Appling(8-1) and Charlton (8-1). and Tatnall going in as #4 with (7-3)
By Jay Register
November 5, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Region 1-AAAAA is the best region! Furthermore all region in 1-A through 1-AAAAA has the best football in the state.
By Da Pimp
November 5, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
After Lowndes & Buford run thru the state playoffs, can we have them meet in the UGA Dome for the STATE Championship?!?!?
By Drock08
November 5, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this
Region 6-AAAAA made the list you got be kidding me you really overating this region. Kell 8-1 really show how weak this region is. I can’t wait to the playoffs off start to say I told you so.
By david
November 5, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Glenn are you serious??? The Region with Baldwin, Washington Co, Burke Couny is the best in 3AAA. Baldwin has beaten Carver Columbus and Peach County, team that are out of the so called best region!!
By HeadEast
November 5, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
Scout - If Gwinnett would open a couple more high schools 7-AAAAA wouldn’t be doing so well. Their four schools mentioned above average 3100 kids! Perhaps they should join 1-AAAAA in that new AAAAAA region. 1-AAAAA went 23-10 in the playoffs the last three years and added THE Northside HS his year. Still with THE Northside at Camden, Coffee at Newnan, and Tift at Stephenson and then the Pea, three of their teams might take early exits this year.
By david
November 5, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
Glenn are you serious??? The Region with Baldwin, Washington Co, Burke Couny is the best in 3AAA. Baldwin has beaten Carver Columbus and Peach County, team that are out of the so called best region!!
By jesse clark
November 5, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this
What team has won the state champioship in 5A? Lowndes Vikings, Valdosta four out of the last five years. As for Buford playing Lowndes(maybe the Junior varsity). They would have a problem with all the teams in 1AAAAA as in lose.
By Lissa
November 5, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this
After Lowndes & Buford run thru the state playoffs, can we have them meet in the UGA Dome for the STATE Championship?!?!?
Sure… they can meet in the UGA Dome…or any other magical place that doesn’t exist. :)
By D
November 5, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this
wOW how can you choose 1-AAA over 3-AAA. ou got three possibly four power houses in this region..Baldwin, Washington CO., Thomson and possibly Burke Co.
By Trojandude
November 5, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this
Lissa
Way to go. Da Pimp may be as real as the Georgia Dome.
By Chris Whitfield
November 5, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this
wOW how can you choose 1-AAA over 3-AAA. ou got three possibly four power houses in this region..Baldwin, Washington CO., Thomson and possibly Burke Co
Thomson? A Powerhouse? Really? Good team, don’t get me wrong, but a powerhouse? 3-AAA is hurt by West Laurens, Richmond Hill and Liberty County. This is more about depth, I think, and those three teams are pretty weak.
By Billy Bundrick
November 5, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this
I would put Cairo and region 1-AAA up aganist any team/region in the state. I don’t think there are many teams (all classification) that would want to play Cairo this year. This includes Lowndes and other 1-AAAAA teams. Cairo, Peach, and Carver Columbus can play with any team in the state.
By Trojandude
November 5, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this
HS Football Scout
I feel your pain man. I don’t envy you having to defend 3AAAAA. Maybe Camden can join the 1AAAAA teams in the new region AAAAAA next year. The drive will only be thirty minutes or so for everyone.
By MikeMike
November 5, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this
CAIRO SYRUPMAKER GOING ALL THE WAY JUST LIKE OBAMA DID LAST NIGHT. GO CAIRO!!!!!
By Peggie, 1974 Thomasville Grad
November 5, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this
Region 1A-AAAAA … Always has been … always will be !!!!!! Thomasville, Thomas Co. Central, Valdosta, Lowndes, Cairo … Hello … Can you say William Andrews?…Charlie Ward?…just for starters.
By 800lbGorilla
November 5, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this
Yep I agree with Region Five’s 2nd place
BUT it’s just a matter of time until Coach Reid and his wonderful staff over @ East shows Region 1 whats up. Region 5 is tough. We @ East R young and have respect for R-1 thats for sure. Heck we may only have ONE D-1 player every once in a while. Look out if we get a couple, just stating the facts.
Times are a changing my friends
By Big Pappi
November 5, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this
800 lb guy - you are correct. If it were not for the addition of EAST to region 5AAAAA, we won’t be having this conversation. 5AAAAA has been ranked by this blog right where we should be, and if we happen to knock off, as a region a few past history champions…. times are a changing! Go Etowah!
By slydog
November 5, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this
M.L King should have beaten North Cobb with their 2nd and third string guys in had some bad calls. I would like to see King play North Cobb now.
By Camden Alum
November 5, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
I graduated last year from camden. I know for a fact this years team is better than last years my boys are doin big things, and i think next season will be good too, but i wish we would have been in region 1 AAAAA my four years cause we had some straight goons on our squad i dont know how they will fare if they put them in now cause i dont get to see the talent, but it would have been us or lowndes winning every year believe that!!
By VikingFever
November 5, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this
Trojandude, the chances are a lot better that we will meet Coffee again this year than they are us meeting NSWR again. But I’m kinda excited about playing Newnan and its passing game. You know Coffee was supposed to be able to pass on us and got what 27 yards passing? Colquitt County with Coach Propst and his “world famous” passing attack was supposed to pass on us, but didn’t. PeaRidge tried it and Greg Reid intercepted two. Newnan won’t pass on us either, and I doubt they’ve got the running game Coffee has. Contrary to some of the bullmalarkey that ENR spews out, Coffee would have beat NSWR had it not been for a break down on special teams and NSWR ran a kick back 91 yards. If Coffee had stopped that they would have won and NSWR would have two losses. This region was the state’s best before NSWR came in and will be 1st in 2 years when they drop back down. If ya’ll beat Tift Friday, you’ll get to see Newnan first hand in round 2. That’s the date NSWR bites the dust and starts playing basketball. Our 4th place team may have an easier trip to the semi’s than the 3rd place does will. Good luck.
By Drock08
November 5, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this
To Viking Fever Coffee passing attack cannot compares to Newnan because Newnan has better receivers and Russell Powell at quarterback. Russell has started 22 games (20-2) as a starter and has passed for almost 4,000 yards with 44 touchdowns and 11 Ints. He has also has rushed for over 900 yards with 17 tds. Also Keandreass Wynn is a four year starter at running back for the Cougars and has rushed for over 3500 yards and has caught over 1000 yards receiving. So their is not a comparison to Newnan especially Pt ridge and Colquitt Co I don’t care if the Packers coach was June Jones.
By Yo
November 5, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this
Newnan is overrated. Period! They play in the sister of region 3AAAAA and aren’t doing any better running up scores than Bradwell is in 3AAAAA. I’ll be impressed when they actually beat some one…till then they are overrated. Sorry Slalom but Lagrange doesn’t count.
By South Georgia Homie...```
November 5, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this
Is there really any question as to which is the toughest region??? Hmmm….let me see…23 state titles…and that’s just Valdosta…Back to back…oh well…that would be Lowndes..Hmmm…let’s see…how many players at major colleges…and how many in the pros????? You tell me…
By AVikingFan
November 5, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this
Howdy YO. Do you believe Drock8 really thinks the Newnan QB will have the time to stand back there and pass on Lowndes, with the cover corners and safeties we have? Tamburo thought he could pass on us last year when NG came calling. Tell Newnan to talk to him. Coffee has a great receiver and a good passer. One couldn’t shake Reid and the other couldn’t pass on his back. I’m a lot more worried about Grayson and Camden.
By dixieboy143
November 5, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
everyone has seemed to forget about the grayson rams.. they are obviously the best team in 5aaaaa..brookwood has been the only close game they have had.. soo again lets talk grayson bc they are contenders!
By roger
November 5, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this
It would be nice to see the “almighty” Lowndes go down this weekend to Warner Robins because they are looking toward playoffs. Would not put it out of the question when Lowndes makes the drive up here. They will definitely go down next year when they have to travel to NSWR and have to leave the plowboy refs at home.
By tony
November 5, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
every class in region 1 rules. there will be at least two state champions out of the region. cairo and lowndes and maybe even thomas county -central, oh those thomasville bulldogs are going to sneak up in 1-AA
By tony
November 5, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this
LIKE THERE ARE NO PLOWBOYS IN WARNER ROBINS. FOR YOUR INFO VALDOSTA HAS A STATE COLLEGE AND AN AIRFORCE BASE
By Yo
November 6, 2008 12:55 AM | Link to this
Roger…Lowndes is looking forward to the playoffs but you are already looking forward to next year! Does that mean you have already given up on the playoffs? You look forward to next year, but we will just take it one game, one year and one State championship at the time. Oh yea, I get the idea that your feelings are hurt. Get over it dude, next year is a long time away to have to have hurt feelings all that time. Get some sleep and quit dreaming about referrees.
By Yo
November 6, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this
One thing I forgot Roger….we bring our refs with us where ever we go. Thats how we keep winning state championships. :-)
By Yo
November 6, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this
AVikingFan…Coffee also had a big offensive line and a very good 200 lb. running back to go with that (I believe) Steve Spurrier recruited receiver and very good qback.
By NsideBlue
November 6, 2008 3:30 AM | Link to this
No comment from me or Reeze or most of the other Northside faithful - we’ll take the high road, thanks. (but you might hear from ENR - sorry can’t control the guy)…
I hope you’re right, that Coffee will handle Newnan and Lowndes gets to the semis too. who knows, maybe you won’t be able to get rid of us that easily, we’ll see…
go Eagles
By BBlack
November 6, 2008 6:19 AM | Link to this
Rematch with PRHS Vs. Lowndes for state title.
By Homet
November 6, 2008 6:37 AM | Link to this
To slydog
M.L King should have beaten North Cobb with their 2nd and third string guys in had some bad calls. I would like to see King play North Cobb now.
Sorry no “do over’s”
Don’t you think EAST would LOVE to have another shot at Harrison this year!!! The Hoya’s only THINK they saw the real EAST that night…but as I said no “do over’s”!!!
By Big Pappi
November 6, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this
HOMET- And I was hoping to play you guys again…Have to settle for a shot at Harrison. Can I have a countdown? TICK…CAAAAA
By HoyaSleuth
November 6, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
All it takes is one play.
I see some surprises on the horizon in the third and forth tier AAAAA teams. Some of these number 1 seeded teams are looking past these underdogs teams, but they better watch out. Look at some games from previous years. What would Lowndes do without Greg Reid? That’s the situation Harrison had 2 weeks ago with Robbie Godhigh. It happened last year in the playoffs.
Some of the best kids are sitting on the sideline waiting because some coaches play mostly seniors. They show up in the playoffs.
By Trojandude
November 6, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
VikingFever
You are right. Coffee rolled up over 400 yards against against NSWR. Almost double their output. That was just a really wierd contest. The game was decided by a step here and a step there. Gotta hand it to them though, NSWR won a close one. Seems that is where Coffee is now. A strange lack of confidence that they cn make the breaks they need. If the young men can take that step, they will stand up to any team in the State. You are right. Coffee does have a special passing attack. Other teams would be remiss to evaluate it on the Lowndes game. As AVikingFaN points out. Coffee has Division 1 recruited prospects at QB and WR. Drock08 Newnan may have rolled up some impressive passing numbers but I think I must point out. Newnan does not play a 1AAAAA schedule. Most likely enough said there. Lowndes unrelentingly harasses the passing game. The QB and WR count for nothing special against Lowndes. Newnan had better bring a very exceptional offensive line against them.
By Homet
November 6, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this
For Big Pappi
Here we go…
Countdown clock is TICKING…only 35 hours and counting until…
Those VERY WORRIED Hoya’s take that bus ride to Cherokee to visit a HUNGRY group of EAGLES!!!!…This one won’t be pretty, a swarming flock of Eagles circling their prey…How many directions can #21 look, you know all he is thinking is will the ankle hold up?, when they hit me will I be able to hold on to the ball worrying about the ankle?, WORRY, FEAR, & DESPERATION…not good ingredients for success!!!…FLY HIGH EAGLES!!!
Game Prediction…Etowah 24 / Harrison 17
TICK…TICK…TICK…CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Over at “THE BONEYARD” the RAIDERS from EAST lay waiting…Woodstock is making the same bus ride this way!!! This is one the RAIDERS want…this proves they belong…A REGION 5A AAAAA Championship!!!!
TICK…TICK…TICK…BOOM!!!!!!
If you have never been to THE BONEYARD for a game, Woodstock fans you are in for a treat…A large, loud, GREAT BAND playing rousing tunes that keep the stands rocking (we even had the refs dancing last week in Cherokee…LOL!), Bar-B-Que you will keep going back for, quality football on the field and those sounds from the HOME STANDS…they go as follows: 1) 1,2,3 ANOTHER RAIDER FIRST DOWN (all night long), 2) LOAD THE CANNON (as we approach the end zone), 3) then BOOM!!! (as the CANNON salutes our guys)
Game Prediction…EAST 21 / WOODSTOCK 10
By williambrado
November 6, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this
Cairo your dreaming if you think you can play within three touchdowns of lowndes.You have said the same thing as coffee and northside. Lowndes defense and offense is just to quick and you cant see that on tape. Just ask northside and coffee about the speed of lowndes. Maybe you ought to stick to making syrup instead of prognosticating. It is simply comparing oranges to apples.Don’t puff up this is all in fun. Everybody loves their own team!
By wildmanhoya
November 6, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
HoyaSleuth
Sorry to disagree with you but the Hoyas missed #1 and #59 as much if not more than Robbie and Robbie was missed more on defense than offense. We still put up 33 points and were more balanced than we have been all year.
As far as #1 and 59 go, 1 is huge in run defense coming up from his safety position as well as in pass coverage which has been non existant since he went out. #59 brings the intenstity and has the speed to get outside and stop the tosses to the trailing back.
By SouthGARules
November 6, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
Dixieboy: Grayson had a tough game with Parkview, winning 24-22. The same Parkview that Dacula & Collins Hill handled with ease. Region 1-AAAAA is the SEC of regions in the state. Warner Robins & Valdosta would make playoffs in several other regions in the state (maybe not region 7).
By Hoya Fan
November 6, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this
HoyaSleuth
It will be nice if you stop using our players name. If you have read any of the other blogs you will notice they use numbers.
Lets remember these are kids and let’s not single out anyone. It’s all about having fun and talking a little trash.
There is no I in team. One thing about the Hoyas they stand proud with their arms linked. If you know anything about there slogan this year it says… Together We Will
By A J WALKER
November 6, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
THE ONLY THING I MISS BY MOVING TO FL IS GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FOLKS DOWN HERE JUST DON’T GET BEHIND THERE TEAMS LIKE YOU ALL DO UP THERE I AM NOT JUST TALKING ABOUT THE SCHOOLS BUT THE WHOLE TOWN AND I MEAN EVERY REGION I CAN REMEMBER WHEN CAIRO COULD NOT BY A WIN OVER THOMASVILLE OR CENTRAL BUT FOLKS HUNG IN THERE WITH THEM TO ME THAT IS GA FOOTBALL ON FRIDAY NIGHT
By Jblue
November 6, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
Head East the last 5 years Stephenson has been to the playoffs and have gone beyond the 1st round every year except last year. This Stephenson Defense is probaly better than most defenses in those regions you named. They don’t have the super 11 type players but as a unit they are probaly in the top 5 defenses in the state. I can’t see any 4th seed in the state beating them in the first round.
By nomo
November 6, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
SouthGARules, Grayson beat WR 30-0, who held NSWR to 14, and put 20 pts on Coffee. That same WR team beat Valdosta 7-0….so what? You can make those types analogies all day, but the point is Grayson is still 9-0. Sure Grayson had good games against both PV and BW, but good teams win those. I don’t know the circumstances of the games above that I mentioned, and you don’t know of the PV and BW games. I’ll assure you they were not as close as they appear, but either way they were victories. However, Dixieboy seems to have missed the topic of the post, and that is best region. I won’t disagree that 1-AAAAA is the best region in the state, and 7AAAAA is a very distant second in that classification.
By Team Mom VR Wildcats
November 6, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
Just want to wish everyone good luck in the playoffs. We at VRHS support the Wildcats and we are with you all the way! We have a lot of talented players at VRHS so all you college reps out there need to pay attention, you might miss out on a good thing. GO WILDCATS ! ! ! ! WE PUT ON FOR OUR CITY!
By HeadEast
November 6, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
slydog - Please post again after MLK’s big win over Tift or Coffee in the first round! We need someone to step up and slow down the region 1 onslaught.
By HeadEast
November 6, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
jblue - Thanks for the info! Now two of the region 1 teams are going down on the road to Stephenson and MLK in the first round! THE Northside HS will be slaughtered at Camden in round 2 and only Lowndes will be left. Someone from Grayson said all they’ll need is the coin flip for home field and Lowndes better look out in round 3!!!! And they were talking about sending all four teams to th semis!!!!!
By drock08
November 6, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
I know Region 1AAAAA fans call their region the SEC of high school football. It look like a overated league just like the SEC. I know the SEC you have two great teams in FLA and Alabama and then you have an overated teams like UGA Auburn LSU Miss St S.Carolina and Vandy who was once a top 15 team because they beat Auburn and will not become bowl eligible and lets not forget the powerful Volunteers. Just like region 1AAAAA you have a powerful Lowndes team and a very good NSWR and Coffee team and then you have an overated Tift WRobins Valdosta and Colquitt who only are talk about because of their coach. Please all talk will ends when the playoffs start. I hope we meet Coffee in the second round again.
By SportsFan31313
November 6, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
By HS Football Scout Glenn,
I can’t believe that you left Region 3 AAAAA off the list! (That was sarcasm to those of you not paying attention)
Greetings HS Football Scout,
Well we all know that Region 3-AAAAA may not be the toughest Region in Class AAAAA. In fact most you say it is the weakest in Class AAAAA. But they sure as Hell have two good teams in there.
Just watch, and see.
By SportsFan31313
November 6, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
By Yo Newnan is overrated. Period! They play in the sister of region 3AAAAA and aren’t doing any better running up scores than Bradwell is in 3AAAAA. I’ll be impressed when they actually beat some one…till then they are overrated. Sorry Slalom but Lagrange doesn’t count.
Greetings Yo,
Better watch your mouth. What team are you a fan of anyway? Newnan is a very good team as well. I don’t think they could beat Region 1 -AAAAA Lowndes County, or Northside Warner Robins, or Region 3-AAAAA Camden County but they are a good team. Lets see what they do starting the playoffs before you bring judgement on them.
By CamdenFan
November 6, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
HoyaSleuth to answer your question on what Lowndes would do without Greg Reid….a whole hell of a lot. Last year in the playoffs Greg Reid didn’t even get the ball that much against us and we still lost. It’s hard to admit but it could have been worst. We’re a bit better this year though. Anyway Reid isn’t the only player they have. They’re athletically inclined on both sides of the ball with or without him. It’s pains me to admit it but it must be said.
By Alan
November 6, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this
**By drock08
I know Region 1AAAAA fans call their region the SEC of high school football. It look like a overated league just like the SEC**
Hey drock08, you should go to USA Today’s high school website. They make the case that Region 1-AAAAA is not only Georgia’s toughest region, but also the toughest region in the Nation! Read it and weep.
By Hoya Fan
November 6, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
I am so sick of hearing/reading about Lowndes. Yes, they are good I will give them that.
We beat Lowndes last year their very first game we offered to play them again this year however they DECLINED. So we are hoping that we meet them in the Dome.
It just seem to me (maybe I’m wrong)that nobody except Big Pappi has confident in their teams. We Hoyas think big so Lowndes beware. As my good friend HoyaDawg say…..Somebody please unleash those Hoyas!!!!
By NHS
November 6, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
HeadEast…Camden could beat Northside, but it will NOT be a slaughter. Anyone who thinks that must be smoking some good stuff.
By K
November 6, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
**By HeadEast
November 5, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
ENR- MLK and Stephenson would have losing records if they played in region 1, 5, 6, or 7. MLK lost to North Cobb, which is currently 3-5 in 5-AAAAA, and Stephenson has to be the most likely #1 seed to lose in the first round! **
HeadEast… I am little confused…1st you say that MLK & Stephenson wouldn’t win a game in these regions, now you say you hope they beat region 1AAAAA team. Please clarify.
The truth is that region 2AAAAA isn’t good from top to bottom. After the first 4 teams none of the others can compete. Make no mistakes about it MLK & Stephenson can compete with any team in the state. So far the only think MLK hasn’t done is make it to a final. That is coming very soon. To your North Cobb comment…King dominated the most of that game. A long field goal beat them in a hostile environment.
By big dogg
November 6, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
Everybody is on burford like there going to state championship!Not so fast Burford hope and pray that little team out of henry Co. dont make it to dome on that turf,They have the fastest skill players in the spread off there WR’s look like a 4x100 relay team.
By Dustin L.
November 6, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
This is a great list with so very competive regions. But I believe that region 6-A is one of the most better regions in the state. With teams like Trion, Gordon-Lee, and one of the states best small town rivalrys, Bowdon-Bremen. My team doesn’t even play in this region and they’re not even in the class, but I think it is a shame that 6-A was not on the list.
By Vikings Rule
November 6, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
In my opinion Region 1 AAAAA is hands down the best Region in high school football. I support my opinion with the fact that each team in this region is very competitive whether their record indicates it or not. On any given Friday night if you don’t come with your A game you could go down. At least 3 teams from this Region alone has a legitimate shot at contending for a state title this year. Although I haven’t had much exposure to too many teams outside of Region1 AAAAA I truly would not over look Peachtree Ridge. Despite their 7-2 record, this is a very tough team. Lowndes played them earlier in the season and those guys were very tough. So, if I had to pick a team other than Lowndes that we all might see again deep into the post season my choice would be Peachtree Ridge. Until then, good luck to all.
By Vikings Rule
November 6, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
Hey Hoya Fan need I remind you of who were the state Championship last year. I think it was LOWNDES!!!! and as for that game last year it was the first game of the season, Lowndes was making adjustments from a losing 2006 season which we didn’t even make the playoffs. But we here at Lowndes are a no excuse team. Yes Harrison beat us, but don’t make it seem as if u guys killed us. It was 9-0 all field goals. And far as declining to play Harrison this year we probably opted for better early season competition and played Peachtree Ridge instead.
By Big Pappi
November 6, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
HOYA FAN - Quiet confidence. I have not made any predictions, only that I know we are prepared and will leave it all on the field. Go Eagles! Thank you.
By Hoya Fan
November 6, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
Viking Rule
If you read it correctly I never once stated that we killed yall or even blew you guys out. I’m just saying you know so sit so high on your horse and think you can’t be beat.
I think you guys opt out because you were afraid of being BEAT again!!!
But like you said that was last year, I got money on Harrison that we see you in the Dome and leave with the W!!!!
By SouthGARules
November 6, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this
nomo: My point is this. Warner Robins & Valdosta would make the playoffs in several other regions in the state. Parkview & Brookwood WOULD NOT. Warner Robins & Valdosta are NOT playoff teams in Region 1. Grayson would be the ONLY team that would make the playoffs in Region 1 that plays in Region 8.
By buford fan
November 6, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this
holcomb, how posting the number of tackles, seven and over, each game. that might encourage someone. thanks buford fans buford high school.
By buford fan
November 6, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this
holcombe, how about posting the number of tackles seven or more agame. the defense is part of the team. thanks buford fans.
By wildmanhoya
November 6, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this
Vikings Rule
It was 9-0 all field goals
I am sorry to differ with you but it was a touchdown pass on the 2nd play of the game, missed extra point, and then a late first half field goal. It was a hard fought game throughout
By Yo
November 6, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this
Hoya Fan i don’t blame you for bragging about “once” beating Lowndes. It’s “all” you have to brag about, so brag about it. One correction is that the first score in that game was from a touchdown for Harrison on about the second play (pass play) of the game. Not all field goals. Also you might be right…Lowndes is scared to play Harrison. Ha! Probably the more realistic approach is that we didn’t want to have to come and visit that sorry excuse of a stadium you have again. Drive 5 hours through Atlanta traffic is one thing, then you have to walk about a mile, then for what? The visitors side of the stadium can’t stack up with a 1A stadium in S. Ga. It was pathetic! If Lowndes didn’t bring a lot of fans that might be one thing, but unfortunately we do (even 5 hours) and your stadium just doesn’t cut it. So think what you want to think, if it will make you feel better. In the meantime I have some bad news for you. There is certain name you are going to continue to hear. Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes, Lowndes. There you go, I thought I would make your day.
By Vikings Rule
November 6, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this
HOYA FAN Please know that if by some chance HARRISON does make it to the dome just pray that your Hoya team isn’t looking across the field facing LOWNDES because if so your HOYA team will need to be very concerned. Please don’t deceive yourself into believing that this team will be the same as the last Vikings team that your Hoyas faced last year. I’m sure you’re tired of hearing about Lowndes, that’s probably because nobody is really talking about Harrison but you. Hey Lowndes are undefeated in a very competitive region, their nationally ranked, and are the winners of 3 of the past 4 state titles so you’re going to hear about Lowndes whether your tired of hearing about them or not. So for now we’re just going to concentrate on trying to get a win tomorrow night against Warner Robins. As for Harrison, maybe we’ll get a chance to settle this in the post season.
By Gina P
November 6, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this
Hello…..what about North of Atlanta……Pepperell Dragons are a team to watch…Friday night’s game in Lindale against Calhoun should be one of the games to watch…it is real upsetting that everyone forgets there is Football outside atlanta and especially north which I believe should not always be overlooked…our boys play hard and have earned the right to at least be acknowledged….Thanks…go DRAGONS
By Vikings Rule
November 6, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this
Thanks for correcting me YO and Wild Man Hoya on how the score went down with Harrison. It’s not like that game was at the top of my memory bank you know.
By roger
November 6, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
Goodluck Warner Robins, hope you can quiet the Lowndes fans on this board, would be music to a lot of blogger ears:)
By wildmanhoya
November 6, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
Vikings Rule
It’s not like that game was at the top of my memory bank you know.
The way I look at it is a win is a win. We’ll take it. I know one thing which is I think it took a couple of days to dry out. Man was it a wet one.
As far as this year goes, I am hard pressed to share Hoya Fan’s enthusiasm for making it to the Dome. We are playing good ball yet in many cases it is just good enough to get by. Not a good thing.
The next time you go to your stadium think of me when you pass Hooters. Had a few “sodas” there before the game last year. Felt I had to do my part to support the local economy.
By Trojandude
November 6, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this
Everyone downplaying 1AAAAA dominance
Just look at Today’s USA TODAY High School page. A feature article states, and I quote.
“Georgia’s 5A-1n Nicknamed ‘the little SEC,’ may be the toughest football league in the USA.”
Not just Georgia… The entire USA.
By wrdemon
November 6, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
the last two years 1aaaaa is 7-1 in the first round of the payoffs. The one loss was a 7 point loss from the 1 seed against a 4 seed. Then you add the two time defending aaaa state champ to that region, and by the way you have 3 of the past 4 state champs in aaaaa, The one year they didn’t win the state champ they had two teams reach the semis and 3 reach the quarter finals. How is this even a question? How about this. Ask the coaches of regions 2,3,4aaaaa which region they want to draw the first round of the playoffs against? Im sure they won’t say 1aaaaa.
By wrdemon
November 6, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
forgot to mention 6 of the last 8 champs from aaaa and aaaaa are from the current 1aaaaa. enough said.
By region3fan
November 6, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this
Glenn LaFollette are you kidding me? why are you trying to talk about statewide football when you stay behind a computer in Atlanta? You obviously don’t know a whole lot about the South Georgia Regions. in AA Region 3 is as good as it gets. Jefferson Co., Dublin, Screven Co., Swainsboro, Toombs Co., E.Laurens, Laney and teams that are traditionally good that are having a bad year…Vidalia and Dodge Co.
Also in A Region 3 is very good, but you left out a pretty good Treutlen team who happens to be 6-3 with three wins against the other side. If you want to really have someone write about Statewide football, let *Chris Whitfield * handle it, because I guarantee Cinderella knows!
By Big Pappi
November 6, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this
Lowndes…Lowndes…Lowndes…TICK…TICK…TICK…BORING!
By 229GABOI
November 7, 2008 1:34 AM | Link to this
Fist I would like to say who is “drock08”, obviously you are a dumb ignorant camden county fan who doesnt know football. Therefor you would know more about region 1-AAAAA and how we dont get much publicity. Basically this is the best region in the state. COLQUITT COUNTY PACKER FOOTBALL will be back.
By NSeagle78
November 7, 2008 1:43 AM | Link to this
This Northside team is the 4th best team we have had in 4 years. The other three teams would beat every team in region 1, hands down. Coffee County fans keep making all these excuses, you LOST the game, get over yourself. Lowndes is a great team that should be this Northside team but because of the Refs we still do not know. This is not just my opinion, the tape and pictures of the Northside Lowndes game speak the truth. Stop crying Coffee you had your shot and you blew it. Yes you have some of the best talent in the state, but you are missing that ability to beat the best teams.
By dougmo
November 7, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this
Isn’t this entire blog great without the mention of Parkview.
By Trojandude
November 7, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this
NSeagle78
Stop crying Coffee you had your shot and you blew it. Yes you have some of the best talent in the state, but you are missing that ability to beat the best teams.
We know that. We are not ignorant. Your key words are the best though. Almost the best? Not bad actually. Thanks for the compliment. Didn’t really mean to do that did you?
By Hoya Fan
November 7, 2008 7:35 AM | Link to this
I’m with you Big Pappi. But that was then this now and as for you wildmanhoya you are entitle to your opinion. I’m very confident in our boys and again we think big.
Lack of confidence doesn’t get you very far and as I stated before my money is on Harrison that we make it to the Dome!
That my answer and I’m sticking to it!!!!
By EagleNationRising
November 7, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this
Trojandude: why do so many of you guys have such a big chip on your shoulder? Most of us would enjoy seeing Lowndes roll, Coffee make a run through Newnan, and even Tift make a run. You know what we expect in Warner Robins from our “rebuilding” Eagles.
Building stats does not replace winning. Our Eagles traveled all the way down to Douglass and you know that the stands were empty on Coffee’s side with minutes left and the Trojans down 17-7. The postitive is your kids fought harder than your fanbase.
The Trojans did not show up against Lowndes…probably fear. The program has to get past that. I know it and you know it too.
No worries though. Northside has had to make it past the place you are at. Lowndes has had to do it. I live in Atlanta and there are many Atlanta programs attempting to do it (i.e. MLK, East Paulding, Harrison, Stephenson, etc.).
You might enjoy this story from USAToday: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2008-11-05-little-sec_N.htm. The regular season is coming to an end. At the very least we can stop our “family” or Region in-fighting and get focused upon the playoffs.
FYI: Watch Warner Robins tonight. I do NOT expect the Demons to beat Lowndes. I do believe Lowndes will have a fight on there hands.
By Big Pappi
November 7, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this
Hey WILDMAN - pre game soda’s for the game tonight are at Summitt’s tavern,6:30 to 7:00 almost directly across from the entrance to Etowah on Eagle Drive. Bring WILDWOMAN and HOYADAWG, I will be in the bar area with black Etowah hat.
By Trojandude
November 7, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
EagleNationRising
I personally don’t have a chip on my shoulder. If you have read my posts you know that I have given the proper due to NSH every time I mention this years Coffee-NSH game. Coffee lost a close one. NSH won a close one. It was an excellent game. The statistics were just very odd in Coffee’s favor. I do not feel there is anything wrong with grabbing at whatever you can to build up your teams and your personal confidence and pride.
Now to Lowndes. Those guys have our number and have had it for a while. Just one of those things. Coffee will get over it in time, (maybe next year). It’s like Valdost-Coffee use to be. We’ll get over it.
Again, if you have read all my posts you know I was the first to point out the mass exodus’ of Coffee fans. That sort of thing is one of many indicative that Coffee hasn’t really arrived in 1AAAAA yet. Give us a few more years though. We’re getting it together. Coffee is finally competing respectfully in 1AAAAA.
With that said, the intention of my posts haven’t been to whine. I know Coffee got beat by better teams in Lowndes and NHS and am very proud that Coffee is currently 3rd best in 1AAAAA. That’s really saying something!!
Yes, I am glad everyone in 1AAAAA can finally put the tension of our region schedule behind us and get on to the rest of the state. Like you, I look forward to watching 1AAAAA steamroll through some non-region fodder. I will enjoy and take pride in the accomplishments of Lowndes, NSH and Tift as much as I enjoy Coffee’s progress, (almost as much). Funny there is always some comfort in being able to root for 1AAAAA as a whole at this time of the year.
May skill and favor get us all to one more 1AAAAA metting after this week
By HPhil
November 7, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this
By Trojandude
November 6, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this
Everyone downplaying 1AAAAA dominance
Just look at Today’s USA TODAY High School page. A feature article states, and I quote.
“Georgia’s 5A-1n Nicknamed ‘the little SEC,’ may be the toughest football league in the USA.”
That is a sure sign that things are about to change. For example when Time puts a big bear on the cover and laments how bad the stock market is, then that is the time to buy stocks. The main stream media seems to have a habit of getting on the bandwagon just before it turns around.
By wildmanhoya
November 7, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
Big Pappi
Can I park at the school and walk over to Summit’s?
By Big Pappi
November 7, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this
WILDMAN - Yes, it is literally right across the street, you can see the field. Depending where you park, in the school lots, 5 minute walk at the most. There is ample parking, but expect a big crowd.
By HoyaSleuth
November 7, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
Wildmanhoya, Big Pappi, Hoya Fan and all the rest.
Let the games begin.
We’ve heard all the chatter going into the final week of the regular season, East Paulding, Etowah and Harrison are all 7-1. I’ve seen two of the three play. I agree Woodstock, Kennesaw Mountain and McEachern are all very solid teams that have been up and down. They can suprise ya. This week will tell us who’s going to the big dance and who they will be dancing with.
By SportsFan31313
November 7, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
Everyone,
Lets give credit where credit is due. Region 1-AAAAA by far is the most toughest Region in the State of Georgia. No other Region in the State comes close it.
We all love our Teams in our respective Regions and Class, but please be truly honest with yourself. When it comes to Football, Region 1-AAAAA have the toughest strength of schedule.
By VIKING DAD
November 7, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
Region 1-AAAAA is the best. 13 state titles in the last 20 years with Lowndes holding 4 of them
By booger
November 7, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
To NSeagle78:
And Genghis Khan would’ve beaten Napoleon, too, huh? But, gee, since they didn’t play, we can’t be certain, right?
Just like your Northside Beagles from the LAST two years did not, could not, and will not play any teams from THIS year, then we will never know, huh?
Such nonsense, such a non-sequiter, what a great Reductio Ad Absurdum (if your premise is logically flawed, a logical conclusion is impossible).
Can’t wait for the realignment in two years (or is it four now?) so we don’t have to listen to any more of these “new boys on the block” tell us how Northside is the greatest football team in the history of the universe. Please, go back to 4A and shut up!
By roswell-hs-region6AAAAA
November 7, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
region1-AAAAA i can honestly say is the best region in the state!!! Lowndes is the best team in the state and has been the past 4years! Last year roswell played them in the playoffs and i was down south at that game, lowndes is built on speed thats all they really have!!!Roswell would have won that game last year if it wasnt in lowndes! Lowndes is the only team in this state that really scares us, every other team in this state sucks!!!! and for everyone thats gunna talk junk about roswell can shut up because year after year we have one of the hardest schedules in the state!! this year for our fist game we played Tift in Tift county!!! next year i guarentee we will be one of the top competiters for state title!!!!!1
By roger
November 7, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
booger, do everyone a favor reading the board and take your Valium and goto bed.
By RealisticEP_Fan
November 7, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
Why is it that so many bloggers here are hell bent on talking about either what happened in the past or what will happnen next year(roswell-hs-region6AAAAA)?
Woulda, coulda, shouda
By booger
November 7, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this
Roger:
It’s Meth, not Valium. And I never got out of bed.
By FormerEPHS
November 7, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this
Moved out of state, but still follow the Raiders of East Paulding. Was a booster when the best thing on the field at the Bone Yard was the Raider Brigade marching band.
I agree with the analysis of 1-AAAAA being at the top, and that 5-AAAAA is next. My only disagreement is that the story of the year should be EPHS. The Raiders have made the playoffs the last two years (first time in school history) but moved up to 5A in 2008. What they have done is not skip a beat.
Go Raiders!!!!
By pride23
November 7, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
Man CAMDEN can’t compete with those 1AAAAA boys. You see how Lowndes beats up on the Cats in the playoffs. The only school Camden beat from region 1 was Tift, and you barely beat them and they’re normally the 4th o 5th seed. Tift gets beat by AA schools and they’ overated. Camden is overrate, al 5A needs to know is Lowndes, Northside, and Coffee gonna be the best in 5A, and all from regio 1.
By emac0455
November 7, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
First of all, I’ve got to say good luck to the THS Bulldogs (the best 5-4 team in Georgia) and the TCCHS Yellow Jackets in the playoffs. TCCHS, if you play like you did against Westside in the playoffs, it’s going to be an early exit this year. And good luck to the rest of the teams from 1A-AAAAA. Drock08 and Trojandude, here is the USA Today link about 1-AAAAA. This will give the haters a little more to talk about.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2008-11-05-little-sec_N.htm
By emac0455
November 7, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
Hey Pride23, just to add on to your comment. The AA school Tift lost to currently sits at 4 in the latest poll (Brooks County), a sleep team that will make some noise in the playoffs.
By Vikings Rule
November 7, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this
It’s going to take one heck of a team to beat Lowndes this year. I see them going back to back as champions again this year. Lowndes has so many weapons especially defensively. Opposing teams can’t match all that speed. Those defensive backs just don’t give up much and the offensive attack isn’ t half bad either.
By JCinDuluth
November 7, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
Don’t even think about a North Georgia Title winner in AAAAA football, folks. It will either be Camden County or Lowdnes County.
Nobody in N. GA can play football the way they do it (right) in S. Ga. This comes from one who played during Valdosta’s reign in the early and mid-50’s!!
Personally, I think Lowdnes has just enough horsepower to overtake Camden and win not only the Region crown but will play their “B” squad against the best N. GA has to offer. try again in about 40 years metro Atlanta…
An ex-swampdog from South Georgia
By pco
November 7, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
Doon’t you people have any thing better to do. Argue over who has the best region. All that matters is what school wins the Goveners Cup and who has the highest GPA, SAT Scores, Highest Graduation Rate. AHHHHHHHHHH that would be WALTON HIGH SCHOOL. Nuf Said………….
By West Cobb
November 7, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this
Hey pco….I guess you didn’t get your spelling and grammar ability from Walton High School. Or maybe you did?
By I PREDICT
November 8, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
pco It’s a blog about which region we think is best so why would we argue about SAT scores and GPA’s. Yes those things are more important than football but that’s not the topic… DUH!!!
By Garry Salter
November 8, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
The reason Cairo is solid every year is good every year is because there is no I in team. never! This starts with the school administation to coaches to players to team parents to the best fans in the world. The support is great. I would never forget to leave the band out. It has always been one of the best bands around. If you dont think so, check them out.Every thing I mentioned about the football team goes for the band. By the way, our middle school has won the championship in our district two years in a row. The reason is—— Oh you already know why by now.By the way, Dont count no team from south ga out in the playoffs..
By CamdenFan
November 10, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this
Camden will not make it past second round NO LEADERSHIP
By SoxsidePride4
November 13, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this
By dsgb229
November 16, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
i guess this weekend shut up the talk about witch is best with all 4 of 1-AAAAA teams makeing it to the 2nd round.plus some said don’t worry bout tift but they beat coffee played lowndes well and still say they got some bad calls in that game.so now we all know why 1-AAAAA is the SEC of highschool football.
By Richmond Hill Player
November 21, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this
how about region 3AAA i know I play in that region we aren’t that good but the competetion is crazy 10-0 Baldwin 9-1 Burke County 8-2 Washington County (who’s two losses came at a total of 4 points to Baldwin and Burke) and we have Thomson who had an bad year compared to last year but still went 7-3. These teams all play smashmouth defense both WACO and Baldwin let up under 10 points per game. It might not be the best region but it certainly deserves some recognition.