We are previewing the 2020 GHSA playoff games. Next up is Class 6A. This will be a two-part series. This preview features games between Evans – Valdosta, Carrollton – Sprayberry, Buford – Cambridge and Glynn Academy – Hughes.
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The Skinny
The Evans Knights advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the second time in four years. The Knights won big over Statesboro and are the only team from Region 3 remaining in the playoffs. They will host perennial power Valdosta who advanced to the second round for the fifth time in six years. Valdosta has advanced to the quarterfinals in each of the past two seasons. Valdosta looks to be a little more battle tested. We like the Wildcats again this week by two touchdowns on the road.
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The Carrollton Trojans are in the second round of the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. The past five seasons, Carrollton has made it to the quarterfinals. They will host the Sparyberry Yellow Jackets who advanced to the second round of the playoffs for only the third time in school history. Sprayberry got a big game on the ground last week from Isaiah Abbey to lead the way to victory. They will need another impressive performance from Abbey and the defense if they are going to get past Carrollton. We believe the Trojans are too explosive on offense. Carrollton by 17.
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The Buford Wolves Wolves advanced to the second round for the 22nd consecutive season. The Wolves recorded their second straight shutout and have only allowed a total of 30 points in their last nine games. Their opponent will be the Cambridge Bears who scored their first playoff win in school history with a mild upset over Kell last week. Cambridge will need another big performance from Phillip Michael Collins to help keep their season alive. We believe that Gabe Ervin and Victor Venn will be too much for the Cambridge defense to contain. Buford by four touchdowns.
The Skinny
The Glynn Academy Red Terrors have advanced to the second round for the seventh straight season. Glynn Academy had little trouble with Grovetown last week. Now they will host the Langston Hughes Panthers. Langston Hughes is in the second round for the first time since 2016. The Panthers have now matched the program mark for wins in a season. Hughes defense should help keep this game close, but the long road trip and Glynn Academy’s defense should do in the young Panthers. Glynn Academy by 4.