We are previewing all of the 2020 GHSA playoff games. We now turn our attention to class 4A This will be a four part series. This preview features games between Benedictine – Cairo, Riverdale – Northwest Whitfield, Jefferson – Hapeville Charter and Carver Columbus – Baldwin.
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The Skinny
The Benedictine Cadets survived last week against Troup and advanced to the second round for the ninth straight year. It was the first game in almost a month for Benedictine. They will host the Cairo Syrupmakers who advanced to the second round for the fourth time in five years. Cairo has now won five straight games after starting the season 0-4. Cairo should be able to score points and keep it close, but we don’t believe they can outscore the Cadets. Benedictine by 8.
The Skinny
The Riverdale Raiders advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2001. Riverdale’s defense has allowed one touchdown in their last five games. They will face on offense that is a little more explosive this week when Northwest Whitfield comes calling. The Bruins got a last second touchdown pass from Owen Brooker to advance them to the second round for the first time since 2016. Northwest has now won four consecutive games. We expect Riverdale to be up to the challenge this week. We like the Raiders by 11.
The Skinny
The Jefferson Dragons coasted past Mt. Zion on Saturday to advance to the second round for the eighth time in nine years. Jefferson has outscored their last two opponents 112-0. They will host the Hapeville Charter Hornets who won a defensive battle over Heritage-Catoosa to advance to the second round for the fifth straight season. It was the fourth straight win for the Hornets. Hapeville should put up a little more resistance this week, but Jefferson has too much firepower. Dragons by four touchdowns.
The Skinny
The Carver Columbus Tigers downed Jenkins last week to advance to the second round for the second straight season. They Tigers will host the Baldwin Braves who outlasted Thomas County Central on Saturday. Baldwin advanced to the second round for the fourth straight season. The Braves surrendered their most points all season in the win. Carver Columbus is the most explosive team that Baldwin will face to this point of the season. We believe the Tigers have too much offensively behind Devin Riles and Jaiden Credle. We like Carver by 10.