We’ve arrived at the midseason mark for every team, so we’ll take a quick review of how the season has gone thus far. And of course, we’ll take a look at the updated Georgia High School Association/MaxPreps Power Ratings.
Midseason review
Review this list of accolades and chime in with any team(s) or individual(s) you believe should be included.
Best Team
Prince Avenue Christian. In Year 3 of the Jeff Herron era, the Wolverines are rolling. PAC (6-0) is No. 2 in the AJC Top 10 and, more importantly, No. 1 in the Power Ratings.
Honorable Mention: Mt. Paran Christian, Marion County, Turner County, Eagle's Landing Christian, Clinch County, Lincoln County, Charlton County, Trion, Landmark Christian
Most Disappointing Team
Dooly County. Historically one of the state’s most consistent programs, Dooly is struggling at 2-3 for the first time since 2008 when the Bobcats finished 4-7. Defense has been a big problem in the three defeats. Dooly has surrendered an average of 43 points in those losses, including yielding 50 twice – to Turner County (50-6) and Marion County (50-12).
(Dis)Honorable Mention: Mitchell County, Wilcox County, Telfair County, King's Ridge, Mount de Sales
Coach of the Year
Ben Simmons, Turner County. The Florida native has the Rebels off to their best start (6-0) since 1976, when they finished 13-0 and won the state title.
Honorable Mention: Jeff Herron, PAC; Kevin Banks, Lincoln County; Jim Dickerson, Clinch County; Mitch Jordan, Mt. Paran; Mike Swaney, Marion County
Player of the Year
Taylor Trammell, Sr., Mt. Paran. For the season, Trammell has rushed for 1,110 yards on 119 carries (9.3 ypc), scored 17 touchdowns and intercepted two passes for the Eagles, who have won 19 consecutive games.
Honorable Mention: ATH Demetris Robertson, Sr., Savannah Christian; ATH Lorenzo Smothers, Sr., Marion County; RB/DB Lofton Tidwell, Jr., Landmark Christian; RB/LB Lorenzo Bolden, Sr., Turner County; RB/LB DJ Pollard, Sr., Irwin County
Best Player You Don’t Hear About
Jacob Cavendar, Sr., Mt. Vernon Presbyterian. The Mustang’s quarterback is one of the leading passers in the state. He has thrown for 960 yards, 10 touchdowns and just two interceptions for the DeKalb County program that could be on the cusp of becoming competitive.
Honorable Mention: RB JJ George, Jr., Miller County; QB Gunnar Watson, So., Taylor County; Steve Dubose, Sr., Hebron Christian; RB Mykelle Kelley, Jr., Marion County; O'Showen Williams, Sr., Stratford Academy; RB/DB DeAndre Bowman, Sr., St. Anne-Pacelli; LB/TE Jarkevin Clark, Jr., Warren County
Prince Avenue, Charlton County sit atop new Power Ratings
Prince Avenue has vaulted into the top spot on the private side while Charlton County is No. 1 on the public side.
Private
Worst Record In: No. 11. Christian Heritage; No. 15 Walker (3-3)
Best Record Out: No. 20 Tattnall Square (3-2)
First Team Out: No. 17 Athens Christian (2-4)
Who Dropped Out: First Presbyterian Day (2-3); Tattnall Square Academy (3-2)
Who Jumped In: No. 16 Fellowship Christian (3-2)
Public
Worst Record In: No. 16 Dooly County (2-3)
Best Record Out: No. 17 Johnson County; No. 19 Miller County; No. 21 Randolph-Clay, all 3-3
First Team Out: No. 17 Johnson County (3-3)
Who Dropped Out: Twiggs County (2-3); Hancock Central (2-4)
Who Jumped In: No. 12 Treutlen (4-2)
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