A-Private GHSA Playoffs Previews Round 2 Part 1

The Fellowship Christian Paladins are in the second round for the fourth straight season. The Paladins claimed the Region-6 Class-A title last week by defeating Darlington. Fellowship Christian is averaging 45.7 points per game while the defense is allowing 11.5 points per game. They have defeated five playoff teams this season. Murphy Reeves paces the Paladins with 1,366 yards rushing and 15-TDs. As a team, Fellowship Christian has rushed for over 3,500 yards this season.

The North Cobb Christian Eagles are in the second round of the playoffs for the second year in a row, which also happens to be the second time in school history. The Eagles are averaging 24.2 points per game while the defense is allowing 12.2 points per game. North Cobb Christian has defeated three playoff teams this season. We believe the Fellowship Christian ground game will be too tough to contain this week. We like the Paladins by 20 this week.

The Mount de Sales Cavaliers won their first region title since 1997 and are also in the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2010. The Cavaliers are averaging 35.4 points per game while the defense is allowing 11.9 points per game. They’ve also defeated three playoff teams this season.

The Hebron Christian Lions advanced to the second round for the second consecutive year and the second time in school history. The Lions are averaging 27.2 points per game while the defense is allowing 22.1 points per game. Hebron Christian is led be quarterback Colton Gauthier who’s passed for 1,945 yards and 15-TDs. Daniel Moorer (44 receptions, 893 yards, 8-TDs) and Justin Peavy (39 receptions, 522 yards, 2-TDs) lead the Lions receiving corps. Hebron Christian has defeated three playoff teams this season. We like the Lions in an upset this week on the road. Hebron Christian by 6.

The Savannah Country Day Hornets won their first region title since 1980. The Hornets are averaging 35 points per game while the defense is allowing 18.5 points per game. Quarterback Barry Kleinpeter has passed for 1,934 yards and 22-TDs and Davion Smith has rushed for 1,000 yards and 14-TDs. The Hornets have defeated six playoff teams this season.

The Savannah Christian Raiders are in the second round of the playoffs for the 13^th time in 14 years. The Raiders have won their last three games and six of their last seven. Quarterback Spencer Robicheaux has passed for 1,285 yards and 8-TDs while Markel Brown has rushed for 1,082 yards and 12-TDs. Savannah Christian has defeated three playoff teams on the season. Country Day won the first tilt, we like them again this week by 9.

The Christian Heritage Lions are in the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2015 and for the second time in school history. The Lions are averaging 29.4 points per game while the defense is allowing 9.6 points per game. Quarterback Christian Thomas has passed for 1,310 yards and 15-TDs and Gage Leonard has rushed for 864 yards and 9-TDs. Evan Lester leads the team in receiving with 35 receptions for 701 yards and 10-TDs. The aforementioned Leonard also leads the team in total tackles and sacks.

The Wesleyan Wolves beat First Presbyterian last week to advance to the second round for the fifth consecutive season. Wesleyan has won five straight games coming into this week. They have defeated five playoff teams this season. They are led by sophomore quarterback J.C. French who’s passed for 2,067 and 26-TDs. French’s top two receivers are Micah Smith (51 receptions, 759 yards, 12-TDs) and Cooper Blauser (51 receptions, 698 yards, 5-TDs). This should be a great duel between two young quarterbacks. We like  Christian Heritage at home by a Joe Dixon field goal.