Takeaways from Georgia showdown on ESPN

Nigel Warrior (second from left), Chad Clay (far right) and their Peachtree Ridge teammates (Rob Saye/Special for the AJC)

1. Peachtree Ridge without key starters

Peachtree Ridge may have lost quite handedly, but the team was without several notable players, including 5-star defensive back Deangelo Gibbs (ankle), 4-star linebacker Breon Dixon (shoulder) and 3-star inside linebacker Kam Jones (undisclosed reason). It also didn't help that Nigel Warrior, a 4-star defensive back, was playing through a strained hamstring.

2. A tale of a quarterback and pickle juice

3. Thoughts on Kyle Davis’ performance

4. Jamyest Williams is tough

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