Cherokee County Football Previews – Week 12

Posted on November 3, 2021 by admin

It’s hard to think that we have reached the final week of the regular season in Georgia High School Football. This week, all six county teams are in action with only one team playing in county. Cherokee will travel to Milton to try and knock off the top dog in the region, while Etowah will travel to Alpharetta for a chance to clinch a playoff birth. Meanwhile, Woodstock will host Roswell, while Sequoyah will make the trip over to face Centennial. Also in 6-A River Ridge will look to close out the season strong as they travel to Cambridge and Creekview will look to improve their region seeding as they travel to Johns Creek.

Bundle up if you are goin out on Friday. It’s going to be a little nippy come Friday night!

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Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Historical records are provided by the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. (ghsfa.org)

The Skinny

The Milton Eagles will look to clinch their fourth consecutive region title this week as the Cherokee Warriors come calling. Last week the Eagles put up 62 first half points as they cruised to victory over Woodstock. It was the most points they’ve scored all season. Milton has now won seven straight games this season and has now won 22 consecutive region games. The Eagles offense is averaging 55.2 points per game in region play to this point while their defense is allowing 20.5 points per game. 

The Cherokee Warriors return from the bye week after securing at least the No. 3 seed in region play. The Warriors have won three of their last four games, but have needed late game heroics in their last two games. The Warriors are averaging  193.9 points per game on the ground and 73.8 yards per ground on the ground. On defense, Cherokee will rely on Tyler Goddard, Javon Hobson, Toby Thompson and Kyan Simmons to try and contain the Eagles potent offense.

With a win this week coupled with a Roswell loss, the Warriors would claim the No. 1 seed. That is a tall task to ask of the Warriors against a Milton team that boasts several Division-I level players. We like the Eagles by 24 this week. 

The Skinny

The Alpharetta Raiders almost pulled off a stunning upset over region foe Roswell last week. The Raiders will now need to turn their focus to Etowah as they hope to clinch a playoff game. The Raiders have turned to freshman quarterback Landon Walker in the wake of an injury to starter Ben Guthrie. From all accounts that we have received, the future is bright for the young quarterback. In his first start against Cherokee, Walker threw for 170 yards and a touchdown and also tossed another one last week as he now has 3-TD passes on the season. 

The Etowah Eagles will look to bounce back from their heartbreaking loss last Thursday. Despite their record, the Eagles are one win away from clinching a playoff spot. Sophomore running back Elijah Williams has come alive as of late. He leads the Eagles in rushing yards and attempts. Prior to Thursday’s game, Washington had rushed for 582 yards and 3-TDs. The Eagles will mix in the pass to keep teams honest so don’t be surprised if receiver Will Curcio gets involved this week as well. The Eagles defense will need another great performance from their front line of Aldin Datis, Ryan Lee and Jadon Maddox if they are going to have a chance to win on the road.

We don’t know the status of Ben Guthrie, but as we mentioned, Landon Walker is more than capable to handle the load. Expect Etowah to try to rattle whichever quarterback takes the snaps this week. We just don’t know if Etowah can score enough this week to down the Raiders. We like Alpharetta by 10.   

The Skinny

The Woodstock Wolverines will wrap up one of the more challenging schedules in Cherokee County this season as they host the Roswell Hornets. It has been a long season for the Wolverines, but they have shown improvement and character throughout. There are many reasons to believe the future is bright for Woodstock and many of them start with quarterback Dan Comeau, who has thrown for over 1,300 yards and 6-TDs on the season. Senior Brady Williams has made an impact for Woodstock on both sides of the ball as he leads the team in receptions, receiving yards and is one of the leaders in the secondary at safety. 

The Roswell Hornets can wrap up the No. 2 seed and a first round home playoff game with a win this week. The Hornets will certainly need a better performance than they had lat week as they had to scratch and claw to get a victory over rival Alpharetta. Quarterback Robbie Roper has now thrown for 2,054 yards and 24-TDs on the season. We’ve talked about the many weapons that Roper has surrounding him at receiver including Ethan Nation, Zeke Moore, Shaun Spence and  Ethan Crite. Roswell is averaging 33 points per game this season and allowing 19.7

We expect a bounce back performance from the Hornets this week as they visit Woodstock. Hornets by 30. 

The Skinny

The Cambridge Bears have certainly made a statement this season as they remain in the mix for their first region title in school history. The Bears offense is averaging 32.1 points per game which is the second best in school history, while their defense has allowed 15.6 points per game. That’s good enough for the best scoring defense in their 10-year history. Offensively, senior quarterback Zach Harris, tuning back Christian Isabor and receiver Will Taylor lead the team in statistical categories. 

The River Ridge Knights put a real scare into Johns reek this past Friday night, but could not hold off the Gladiators last charge. River Ridge has been without leading rusher Amhere Morrison the past few games, but Tyler Carter and Gabe Bolden have stepped up to take some of the load off quarterback Carson Lathem. The Knights are still formidable with the aforementioned Lathem and receivers Andrew Bingham and Jackson Head. Head made a few highlight reel catches this past Friday night, including a leap from about the 5 yard line into the end zone. Defensively, Brian Bradley continues to be a problem for opposing offenses. He spent much of last Friday in the Gladiators backfield and also blocked a PAT and got his hands on a punt as well. He has a motor that just does not quit!

It will be a tough test for River Ridge, as they have been seemingly eliminated from post season play. Don’t expect Cambridge to feel sorry for River Ridge, but it won’t be a runaway for either team. We like the Bears at home by a field goal.  

The Skinny

The Johns Creek Gladiators showed their resiliency last week as they came back from a 22-point half time deficit to defeat River Ridge and keep their region title hopes alive. While we did not see Alex Cunningham on defense, Sam Oppenheimer and Thaxton Gallagher were making plays all over the field in the second half. On offense it was Kyle Durham showing off his decision making ability finding open receives and scrambling when he had to to keep drives alive. Prior to last week’s game, Durham had thrown for 1,416 yards. Durham added 4-TD passes last week to bring his total to 20 on the season. Running back Tylan Johnson found pay dirt twice last week to bring his total touchdowns to 9 on the season. 

The Creekview Grizzlies will look to close out their regular season on a three game win streak and improve their playoff position. Last week, the Grizzlies defense pitched their third shutout of the season and second in as many weeks. The Creekview defense is allowing just 9.6 point per game this season. They’ve sacked opposing quarterbacks over 17 times this season and forced 15 turnovers. Quarterback Mason Hicks continues to impress with his efficiency, throwing for 1,224 yards and 18-TDs. Running back Tyler Stevens added 3 rushing TDs to his account last week, bringing his season total to 12.

The Gladiators will have their hands full trying to figure out the Grizzlies front seven. Not many teams have been successful doing that this season. But then agin, not many teams have been able to slow down the Gladiator offense. We like Johns Creek at home by 5. 

The Skinny

The Centennial Knights will close out their season on Friday with a visit from Sequoyah. The Knights have been competitive in many games this season, but seem to be about a year away. There is a good nucleus on this team for coach Sean O’Sullivan. It starts up front with tackle Daniel Calhoun who has already received several Power-5 offers. But that’s not the only reason the future looks bright for Centennial. Quarterbacks Carter Wit and Tyler Laskaris have combined to throw for 1,127 yards and 10-TDs. Meanwhile, Wit and Nathaniel Webester have combined to rush for 1,024 yards and 6-TDs on the ground.  All three are underclassmen. The Knights defense have forced 11-turnovers on the season.

The Sequoyah Chiefs will also look to close their season out on a high note. The Chiefs were locked in a battle with Riverwood last week, but came up short. The Chiefs defense performed well last week, but will need to dial up a similar performance to keep the Knights quarterbacks in check. We are sure that ball security will be a point of emphasis for the Chiefs this week. Excpect for quarterback Matthew Traynor to continue to lead the way for Sequoyah as he is the team’s leading rusher as well as passer. He has very capable running mates with him in the Wing-T including Peyton Lucas, Jack Piskorz and Jackson Hancock. 

The Knights struggled last year against the Wing-T. If they can move the ball and force the Chiefs in to unfavorable field position, they should have chance to win this game. While both teams want to go out on a high note, we like the Chiefs by 13.  

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TFR Week-11 GHSA Football Poll

Posted on October 31, 2021 by admin

Happy Halloween! In Week-11, there were definitely some tricks and treats handed out. Our GHSA Football Poll this week reflects some of the happenings this past week. Class 7A saw Collins Hill continue their mastery of the season as they downed Mill Creek to claim the Region-8 title. Mill Creek drops two spots while the rest of the poll remains relatively unchanged. Class 6A remained unchanged this week.

In Class 5A, Whitewater is in at No. 10 for the first time this season, as Decatur lost to Southwest DeKalb, which dropped them from the poll. Calhoun drops two spots after a 7 point loss to Cartersville on the road. Class 4A might have seen the biggest upset of the weekend as North Oconee beat previously No. 1 ranked Jefferson to claim the Region 8 title. The win has the Titans up to No. 8 this week, while Jefferson falls to 4. Carver Columbus is the new No. 1 team this week in 4A.

Both Class 3A and Class 2A remained unchanged this week. Class A-Public has a new No. 10 team as the Trion Bulldogs make their debut in the poll this week. Washington-Wilkes is out of the poll after a loss to Commerce. Meanwhile in Class A-Private, Holy Innocents’ beat region rival Wesleyan and is up to No. 6 this week, while Wesleyan falls to No. 8.

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Cherokee County Football Previews – Week 11

Posted on October 27, 2021 by admin

We are down to the final two weeks of high school football in Cherokee County as teams continue to vie for playoff seeding. The Cherokee Warriors are off this week but all of the other five teams are in action this week. This week’s slate of games includes Woodstock traveling to Milton, Etowah hosting Forsyth Central, Sequoyah hosting Riverwood, Creekview hosting Centennial, and River Ridge hosting Johns Creek.

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Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Historical records are provided by the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. (ghsfa.org)

The Skinny

The Milton Eagles will look to solidify their hold on first place in the region as they host the Woodstock Wolverines. Last week, the Eagles held off Roswell to win their 6th consecutive game. During that streak, Milton is averaging 42.8 points per game. Quarterback Devin Farrell has thrown for 1,273 and 16-TDs and has completed 68% of his passes. Jordan McDonald leads the team in rushing with 658 yards and 8-TDs. The Eagles are averaging 171.8 yards per game through the air and 220.5 yards per game on the ground. Defensively, A.J. Crawford leads the team in tackles for loss with 18 tackles for loss, including 7.5 sacks. Junior safety Robert Billings leads the secondary with 4 interception. Milton has forced 17 turnovers this season. 

The Woodstock Wolverines will have to have a short memory after an emotional loss to rival Etowah last week. Woodstock did find some success on the ground with sophomore running back C.J. London. The Wolverines have had most of their success through the air and on the arm of quarterback Dan Comeau, who’s thrown for over 1,300 yards and 6-TDs. Woodstock’s defense has struggled a bit this season, but they were able to come up with two big turnovers last week. On the season, they’ve forced 7 turnovers. 

Woodstock looked much improved last week, showing an ability to establish a bit of a run game. However, Milton looks is too talented this week. We like the Eagles by 38.

The Skinny

The Etowah Eagles will look to build off of the momentum from their victory on Friday night. Etowah is steadily developing more of an identity on offense behind a gritty offensive line and a budding star at running back. Elijah Washington has been a workhorse over the past few weeks. The sophomore has rushed for 590 yards and 3-TDs on the season. The Eagles will still be reliant on their defense to wreak havoc all over the field. We also can’t forget about kicker Carson Allen who has an explosive leg.

The Forsyth Central Bulldogs have not had much success since walloping Northview back in Week-1. The Bulldogs recorded 42 first half points in route to their biggest win since beating Clarkston by 64 back in 2018. Central has a stable of running backs led by Patrick Haertel and Malachi McElroy who have combined to rush for 761 yards and 5-TDs. They will feature an offense run out of a traditional I-formation and the running backs are physical, tough runners. Defensively, expect for the Bulldogs to use three down lineman and bring in an edge rusher or two to try to put pressure on Bohannon and try to stymie the run game. 

Points have been hard to come by for the Bulldogs this season. They will be facing another stout defense. If Central can force a few turnovers, they could be in position to win their second game this season. However, we believe Elijah Washington and the Eagles are in a groove. Etowah by 6.

The Skinny

The Sequoyah Chiefs will look to bounce break from a heartbreaking loss against county rival River Ridge last week. While the Chiefs have been eliminated from post season contention, they can play the role of spoiler this week. Matthew Traynor continues to lead the way for Sequoyah on offense. Last week, he went over the 100-yard mark in rushing. And while we believe that the Sequoyah offense can move the ball again this week, the defense will be under a lot of pressure. They are allowing 21.5 points per game. Carter Sandt, Jackson Hancock and Avery Born will need to have big games in the Chiefs are going to have success on Friday.

The Riverwood Raiders are locked up in a three-way tie for first place and can win the region if they win out and Johns Creek loses another game. But rest assured all of their attention will be on the task at hand as they visit Skip Pope stadium. Quarterback Avery Smith makes the Raiders go. He’s thrown for over 2,400 yards and has 24-TD passes. Smith has also rushed for over 650 yards on the season. The Raiders are averaging just over 300 yards per game through the air and around 190 yards per game on the ground. On defense, they are allowing a respectable 17.5 points per game. 

The key to victory for Sequoyah will certainly depend on if they can keep Smith in check. Playing at home should help, but Smith is the best player in Region-7 this season. We like the Raiders by 20. 

The Skinny

The Creekview Grizzlies kept their playoff hopes intact last week as they shutout Chattahoochee. The Grizzlies 52 point outburst was the 6th highest point output for the Grizzlies all time. Creekview is averaging 32.5 points per game while their defense is allowing 10.8 points per game with two shutouts to their credit this season. Quarterback Mason Hicks has continued to impress, now with over 1,100 yards passing and 17-TDs on the season completing 60% of his passes. He’s had the benefit of having Tyler Stevens in the backfield. Stevens has rushed for 627 yards and 9-TDs and also added 23 receptions for 251 yards and 4-TDs as a receiver. Perhaps the biggest surprise for the Grizzlies this season has been Tristan Summers who leads the team in receiving with 26 receptions for 315 yards and 4-TDs. 

The Centennial Knights continue to be competitive, but are perhaps a year away from making some real noise in the region. The Knights have put up 27 points in consecutive weeks, but have only been able to hold two teams under 27 points this season. Centennial will do most of their damage on the ground as they are averaging 157 yards per game rushing while just 99 yards per game passing. They have used a couple of quarterbacks, Tyler Laskaris and Carter Wit. Wit is more of a run threat and is second on the team in rushing behind Nathaniel Webster. Expect for the Knights to run behind big Daniel Calhoun to try to shorten the game this week.

This could turn into a real smash mouth battle. Creekview cannot afford to take Centennial lightly. They have the ability to knock off the Grizzlies if they can control the clock. However, Creekview’s defense has been one of the best in the region; and we like them again this week. Grizzlies by 18. 

The Skinny

The River Ridge Knights kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling win over Sequoyah last Friday. The Knights were again without their star running back Amhere Morrison, but found a way to win. River Ridge has used a few backs to help in the run game including Andrew Bingham, Gabe Bolden, Tyler Carter and quarterback Carson Lathem among others. But in Morrison’s absence, Jackson Head has been  the primary receiver, scoring two touchdowns last week to bring his season total to 8. Head leads the Knights in receptions and receiving yards as well. 

The Johns Creek Gladiators find themselves tied atop the region standings with Cambridge and Riverwood. Currently, the Gladiators hold the tie-breaker, but really need to win out and need a Cambridge loss to clinch first place. Johns Creek is averaging 36.2 points per game and is doing it with a balanced attack with 185.9 yards through the air and 187.9 yards on the ground. Quarterback Kyle Durham has thrown for 1,416 yards and 16-TDs while Tylan Johnson has rushed for 1,104 yards and 7-TDs. The Gladiators are allowing 22.6 points per game and have sacked opposing quarterbacks 15 times this season while also forcing 15 turnovers. 

The Knights were able to get by without Morrison last week, but if he doesn’t play this week, we believe they will have a hard time against a pretty good Johns Creek defense. We believe this will be a little closer than some might thing…with or without Morrison playing for River Ridge. We like the Gladiators by a touchdown. 

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Eight Greats Around the State – Georgia High School Football Previews – Week 11 – Part II

Posted on October 27, 2021 by admin

We are down to the last two weeks of the regular season and playoff races are really starting to heat up. In this week’s GHSA Football Preview we take a look at a few games that either have region title implications, or where the right to host a home playoff game is on the line. Matchups include Mill Creek vs. Collins Hill, Coffee vs. Warner Robins, Wesleyan vs. Holy Innocents’, and Douglas County vs. Rome.

As always, thanks for reading. While you’re here, don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss any of our coverage. Please feel free to comment and share.

Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Historical records are provided by the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. (ghsfa.org)

The Skinny

The Mill Creek Hawks are 8-0 for the first time since 2016, which is also the last time the Hawks won a region title. They can stake their claim to another region title if they win on Friday night. The Hawks come into this week averaging 36.7 points per game while allowing 10.6. Quarterback Hayden Clark has thrown for 1,270 yards and 10-TDs, while Donovan Journey has rushed for 665 yards and 12-TDs. Caleb Downs leads the team in total tackles while Jayvon Henderson is tops on the team in interceptions with 4. As a team, Mill Creek has forced 20 turnovers and sacked opposing quarterbacks 25 times. 

The Collins Hill Eagles are the top team in the state of Georgia by most accounts, regardless of classification. Collins Hill has passed every test with flying colors this season and is looking for their second consecutive region title in their regular season finale. The Eagles are averaging 38.6 points per game while allowing a paltry 4.8. They’ve shut out five of their opponents and no team from Georgia has scored more than 10 points against them this season. The Eagles have had success even while star Travis Hunter has been sidelined the last few weeks. Quarterback Sam Horn has thrown for 2,144 yards and 21-TDs and is completing 70% of his passes. Meanwhile Spenser Anderson and Ryan Stephens have combined to rush for 805 yards and 9-TDs. Hunter is still tops on the team in receiving with 691 yards and 5-TDs while Cam Pedro has caught 40 passes for 536 yards and 5-TDs. 

This might be the best game in the state this week, at least in terms of hype. Mill Creek will have to execute a sound defensive game plan to keep Horn and the Eagles at bay. We believe that’s possible, but not probable. Collins Hill by 8.

The Skinny

The Coffee Trojans have won consecutive games after dropping their first game of the season to Ware County three weeks ago. The Trojans are a relatively balanced offense, averaging 163 yards per game through the air and 168.8 yards per game on the ground. Quarterback Justin Swords has thrown for 1,193 yards and 9-TDs. His top receiver this season has been Maurice Turner with 27 receptions for 374 yards and 4-TDs in only six games this season. It has been running back by committee for the Trojans, as four backs have over 240 yards each this season. Brandon High leads the defense in total tackles (82) and sacks (6). Coffee has sacked opposing quarterbacks 26 times this season.

The Warner Robins Demons exorcised their own demons, bouncing back from their first loss of the season and defeating Wayne County by 56. Warner Robins is averaging 52.5 points per game while the defense is allowing 22.1. Christon Lane has now thrown for 1,678 yards and 22-TDs, while Malcolm Brown has rushed for 1,113 yards and 16-TDs. Daveon Walker leads the Demons in receiving with 43 receptions for 868 yards and 10-TDs. Warner Robins has forced 16 turnovers this season. 

The winner of this game will earn the second seed and host a home playoff game, barring and surprises in the final week. We believe Warner Robins is refocused and we don’t expect a letdown this week. Demons by 21. 

The Skinny

The Wesleyan Wolves are winners of their last four games and have not lost a region game in 10 contests. Wesleyan is averaging 30.5 points per game while the defense is allowing 10.3. The bulk of the Wolves offense has come by way of the air, as they are averaging 208 yards per game passing and 116 yards per game on the ground. Quarterback Jet Miller has thrown for 1,570 yards and 15-TDs. Thomas Cook, Reed Purcell and Jamie Tremble have combined to catch 74 passes for 908 yards and 8-TDs. Kicker Brooks Sturgeon is averaging just over 39 yards per punt and is 10/13 on field goals and has connected on a 50-yarder this season. 

Holy Innocents has won their last five games and are in search of their second region title in three seasons. The Bears are averaging 42 points per game while allowing 13.5 points. They have shutout two opponents on the season and have held three more teams to just a touchdown. Holy Innocents will rely heavily on the run to set the tone for their offense. 

We expect the winner of this game to but crowned region title, unless there is an unexpected result in the final week of the season. We won’t expect a defensive struggle, but we do like the homesteading Wolves to win a shootout by 10. 

The Skinny

There is a logjam atop region 5-7A and the Douglas County Tigers find themselves right in the thick of things. The Tigers bounced back from a loss to South Paulding two weeks ago with a win over Dalton. Douglas County is averaging 33.8 points per game while allowing 20.8. Quarterback Sire Hardaway has thrown for 1,130 yards and 9-TDs, while LaTrelle Murrell has rushed for 826 yards and 12-TDs. Linebacker Shakai woods leads the team in total tackles while Zachariah Keith leads the team in sacks. Overall, the Tigers have sacked opposing quarterbacks 27 times and intercepted 16 passes on the season. 

The Rome Wolves have won their last four games as they face perhaps their biggest obstacle to a region title left on their schedule. On the season, Rome is averaging 30 points per game and is allowing 16. Through their first seven games, quarterback Reece Fountain has thrown for 1,600 yards and 13 TDs. During that same span, Martel Height and DeKaylon Daniel have combined to catch 70 passes for 935 yards. In their two losses Rome has allowed 34 points in each of those games. However in their six wins, only once have they allowed a team to score more than one touchdown. 

Both teams have shown they can be explosive, but this game should come down to defense. We don’t expect a lot of points this week, but we do expect Rome to win on the road. Wolves by 7.

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Eight Greats Around the State – Georgia High School Football Previews – Week 11 – Part I

Posted on October 27, 2021 by admin

We are down to the last two weeks of the regular season and playoff races are really starting to heat up. In this week’s GHSA Football Preview we take a look at a few games that either have region title implications, or where the right to host a home playoff game is on the line. Matchups include Jefferson vs. North Oconee, Trion vs. Mt. Zion-Carroll, Cartersville vs. Calhoun, and North Hall vs. Cherokee Bluff.

As always, thanks for reading. While you’re here, don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss any of our coverage. Please feel free to comment and share.

Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Historical records are provided by the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. (ghsfa.org)

The Skinny

The Jefferson Dragons have one final test before they can claim their third straight region title. The Dragons have got a lift in the backfield with Sammy Brown moving over from Commerce in the off-season. Brown has rushed for 753 yards and 11-TDs and leads the team on the year. Tre Reece is second on the team in rushing, while quarterback Malaki Starks is third, but Starks has missed the last three games. The Dragons are only averaging about two pass attempts per game, yet are outscoring their opponents 39.3 to 8. 

The North Oconee Titans are in search of their first region title since 2012. After going 1-3 in non-region play, the Titans have reeled off five straight wins but will certainly face their most difficult test as they travel to Jefferson on Friday. The Titans defense has shut out two opponents this season and is allowing 17.5 points per game while the offense is averaging 31.4 points per game. Over the last two weeks, Dominic Elder has rushed for 197 yards and 4-TDs. 

On paper, this might look like a runaway for Jefferson, but we don’t know the status for Sammy Brown or Malaki Starks. Even without their offensive workhorses, the Dragons proved the could move the ball last week. We like them again this week by 19.

The Skinny

The Trion Bulldogs will look to clinch a home field playoff game this week as the Mt. Zion Eagles of Carroll County come calling. The Bulldogs have turned things around from a season ago with most of the improvement coming on defense. They are allowing just 9.2 points per game after giving up over 30 points per game in 2020. Offensively, Rob Brown has been the go to guy for the Bulldogs. Through the first seven games, Brown has rushed for 1,024 yards and 17-TDs. Through that same span of seven games, quarterbacks Luke Eller and Kaden Smith have combined to throw for 1,000 yards and 10-TDs with Linkin Farrar as the team’s go to guy at receiver. The Bulldogs are averaging just over 140 yards per game through the air and just over 215 yards per game on the ground.

The Mt. Zion Carroll Eagles will also be looking to secure a home playoff game if they can get a win on the road. Mt. Zion had won four straight games before running up against a buzz-saw last week in region leader Bowdon. The Eagles are averaging 30.5 points per game while allowing 22.1 this season. They rely more on the run as they average just under 200 yards per game on the ground while throwing for just under 80 yards per game. Offensive leaders for the Eagles include running backs Sherrod Montgomery, Malachi Ackles and quarterback Stanley Cross. All of whom are underclassmen. 

While we have focused on offense this week, all of the pressure will be squarely on each defense to slow down these rushing attacks. We believe home field advantage is the difference this week, Trion by 3. 

The Skinny

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes are in search of their 10th region title in the past 11 seasons. The Canes are undefeated on the year and no one has been within 10 points of them since they defeated Class 7A Cherokee 24-14 back in mid-September. The Canes have relied a little more on the run this season, averaging 180.6 yards per game on the ground while throwing for 130.4 per game. Amari White and Malachi Jefffries have combined to run for 1,061 yards and 19-TDs, while Jake Parker has thrown for 1,034 yards and 13-TDs. The Cartersville offense is averaging 38.6 points per game on the year. 

The Calhoun Yellow Jackets have won thiner last seven games and have not lost to a team in Georgia this season. The Jackets are averaging 43 points per game while the defense is allowing 18.5. Quarterback Christian Lewis spearheads on offense with plenty of weapons around him including Cole Speer, Gage Leonard, Peyton Law and Caden Williams among others. It will take a collective effort from all of the offensive weapons if they want to go down to Cartersville and get only their seventh win in 38 contests with Cartersville.  

Earlier in the season we suspected that Calhoun was the better team, but Cartersville has certainly hit their stride, even without some of the star power that we are used to them having. In case you did not know, this one is for a region title; and we like the Canes at home by a field goal. 

The Skinny

The North Hall Trojans have won their last five games entering this week. Yet this might be their toughest stretch of the season. The Trojans are averaging 32 points per game while the defense is allowing 21.5 points this season. It’s been almost all ground game for the Trojans as they are averaging 310 yards per game on the ground while just 28.9 yards per game through the air. Kevin Rochester leads the team with 1,101 yards and 14-TDs, while quarterback Bradford Puryear has rushed for 575 yards and 8-TDs. Jeremiah Telander leads the team in receiving and in total tackles. The Trojans have sacked opposing quarterbacks 15 times this season and forced 10 turnovers. 

Cherokee Bluff has a chance to wrap up its second consecutive region title this Friday night on the road. As we wrote last week, the Bears have been dominant on both sides of the ball averaging 48.1 points per game while allowing 7.8. Last week Cherokee Bluff eked out a 7-point win over Dawson County. It was the closest game of the season as no one had been within 30-points of them otherwise. Last week, the Bears rolled up 408 yards of offense, but were kept in check on the scoreboard.

North Hall’s ground game, might be able to help neutralize the powerful Cherokee Bluff offense. Something tells us the Bears get back on track this week. We like Cherokee Bluff by two touchdowns.

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TFR GHSA Week-10 High School Football Poll

Posted on October 24, 2021 by admin

This week’s GHSA Football Poll has been published. There were a handful of surprises this week, but perhaps the biggest was in Class 3-A as Monroe Area defeated previous No. 1, Oconee County. In other action in Class 7-A, Brookwood defeated Grayson while Milton knocked off rival, Roswell. The wins but both Milton and Brookwood firmly in the driver’s seat for region titles. Meanwhile in Class 6-A, Cambridge was upset by Riverwood. The loss drops the Bears from the polls and Riverwood debuts at No. 10 this week. The Class 5-A and Class 4-A poll remained unchanged.

The Cedar Grove Saints are our new No. 1 team in Class 3-A after the aforementioned Oconee County loss to Monroe Area. Carver-Atlanta finds themselves at No. 10 after defeating previously unbeaten Sandy Creek. Down in Class 2-A Jeff Davis drops from the poll after a loss to Swainsboro. That makes room for the Fannin County Rebels in at No. 10 this week for the first time this season.

Class A-Public remains unchanged while in Class A-Private, Athens Academy is back in the poll at No. 10.

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Cherokee County Football Previews – Week 10

Posted on October 20, 2021 by admin

This week in Cherokee County Football we have a couple of county rivalry games that might just help determine some playoff qualifications. All six county teams are in action as Cherokee hosts Alpharetta, Etowah hosts Woodstock in the Battle of Towne Lake, Creekview will be on the road at Chattahoochee and Sequoyah will host the River Ridge Knights in Hickory Flat.

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Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Historical records are provided by the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. (ghsfa.org)

The Skinny

The Cherokee Warriors showed poise in their comeback victory over Etowah last week. Cherokee has almost certainly qualified for the post season (barring some unforeseen, but not completely out of the question things happening over the last three weeks), but now they will look to improve their seeding. Quarterback A.J. Swann leads the offense with 1,543 yards and 18-TDs. Receiver Caleb Richardson now has 6-TD receptions to his credit on the season and leads the team in receptions and receiving yards. The Warriors are averaging 23.8 points per game. Meanwhile, Kayan Simmons had a big night for Cherokee’s defense last week, especially in the second half. He’s third on the team in total tackles behind tackling machines Morgan Cox and Tyler Goddard. Last week was the best outing for the Warriors defense since Week-1. On the season, the Warriors are allowing 22.1 points per game. 

The Alpharetta Raiders return from the bye-week looking to punch their ticket to the postseason. Last time out they had their best offensive performance of the season scoring 51 points in a win over Woodstock. Quarterback Ben Guthrie has thrown for 1,362 yards and 12-TDs. The duo of speedster Matteo Carriere (32 receptions, 466 yards, 5-TDs) and Garrett Young (33 receptions, 359 yards, 3-TDs) lead Alpharetta in receiving. Alpharetta averages 206 yards per game through the air and 87.7 yards on the ground. The Raiders have sacked opposing quarterbacks 11 times and forced 7 turnovers. They are averaging 19 points per game while allowing 32. 

This game should be a gunslingers duel between Swann and Guthrie. Both secondaries will be put the test and we believe it will be a tight contest. But a healthier Adarrius Harshaw for the Warriors might be the difference. We like Cherokee by 4. 

The Skinny

The Etowah Eagles will look to pick up their first win as they host the Woodstock Wolverines in the Battle of Towne Lake. The Eagles will need to put the emotional loss of last week behind them quickly. Sophomore running back Elijah Washington rushed for 130 yards last week, bringing his season total to 408 yards and 2-TDs. He carried the ball 33 times against Cherokee. Will Curcio is the big play threat at receiver for Etowah. He notched a 71 yard TD reception for the Eagles last week. It was only their second passing touchdown of the season. Defensively, the Eagles are led by linemen Ryan Lee, Jadon Maddox, Aldon Datis and linebackers Will Pailthorpe and Alex Kirby. They are allowing 29 points per game, but last week, they only allowed 14. 

The Woodstock Wolverines will also be looking for their first win of the season as well this week. It has been a tough go of it for the Wolverines. They are averaging 9.1 points per game while allowing 43 points per game. They Wolverines will look to get things going through the air with junior quarterback Dan Comeau (1,216 yards, 5-TDs). Brady Williams leads the team in receiving with 36 receptions for 537 yards and 2-TDs while Preston Lawrence leads the Wolverines in rushing with 136 yards and 2-TDs. Woodstock is led defensively by the aforementioned Lawrence (38 tackles), Carson Gray (33 total tackles) and Benji Shackleford (39 total tackles). 

This game will certainly feature a contrast of styles with Woodstock slinging it all over the yard and Etowah grinding it out on the ground. We expect a defensive battle. Ultimately, we believe Etowah will be able to impose their will with their rushing attack in a close game. We like the Eagles by a touchdown.

The Skinny

The Chattahoochee Cougars will be looking for their first region win of the season as the Creekview Grizzlies come calling. It has been an uphill battle for the Cougars in 2021. They are only averaging 8.7 points per game while allowing 36.2. Quarterback Caleb Myers certainly does have big play capability with both his arm and his legs. He provided the only scoring last week for the Cougars on a 59 yard scramble. 

The Creekview Grizzlies will look to bounce back from last week’s loss to Riverwood. Nothing changes week in and week out for Creekview as they will look to their defense to help lead the way. On the season, Creekview is allowing 12.4 points per game. Cale Williams leads the team in total tackles with 54. Isaac Hubert leads the team with 5 sacks. The Grizzlies have forced 10 turnovers this season. Offensively, Creekview is averaging 29.7 points per game. 

After an emotional loss last week, the Grizzlies will need to regain composure against another talented dual threat quarterback in Caleb Myers. However, we like the Grizzlies to bounce back in a big way this week. Creekview by 30. 

The Skinny

The Sequoyah Chiefs got back on track last week with a big win over Chattahoochee. The win keeps the Chiefs slim playoff hopes alive. Sequoyah is now averaging 23 points per game. Jack Piscorz went over the 100-yard mark last week, rushing for 112 yards and 2-TDs. That brings his season total to 333 yards and 4-TDs. Sequoyah’s offense is led by quarterback Matthew Traynor who has thrown for 588 yards and 6-TDs. The Chiefs are averaging 85.7 yards through the air and 249.8 yards per game on the ground. Defensively, Sequoyah is allowing 22.2 points per game. Last week was the Chiefs second best defensive outing of the season.

The River Ridge Knights held on against a very game Centennial team last week as they look to keep pace and try to get back into playoff contention. Quarterback Carson Lathem has now thrown for 1,105 yards and 10-TDs. Jackson Head leads the team in receiving with 42 receptions for 610 yards and 5-TDs. River Ridge is now averaging 28.4 points per game while the defense is allowing 21.8 points. The Knights have been without running back Amehre Morrison for the last two games. 

It certainly is a different look River Ridge team without the home run threat of Morrison. If he plays this week, we like River Ridge, but without him, we believe the Chiefs have the edge. Either way, this should be a much closer contest than last season. We like the Knights by 2. 

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Eight Greats Around the State – Georgia High School Football Previews – Week 10 – Part II

Posted on October 20, 2021 by admin

Week-10 of the Georgia high school football season might be one of the biggest weeks of the regular season as there are many games that will help determine region seedings and even region titles in some cases. This is Part-II of our Georgia High School Football Previews, in which we look at eight of the more intriguing matchups across the state of Georgia. In this post, we are bullish on Class AA as we preview three of the top games in the classification. Previews include Jefferson County vs. Putnam County, Fannin County vs Chattooga, Fitzgerald vs Thomasville and a class 3-A battle as Cherokee Bluff hosts Dawson County.

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Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Historical records are provided by the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. (ghsfa.org)

The Skinny

The Jefferson County Warriors have shaken off a slow start to win their last five games. Jefferson County has done most of their damage on the ground this season, averaging 285.6 yards per game. The Warriors have only attempted 25 passes on the year. Quarterback Keyshawn Vaughner leads the team in rushing with 668 yards and 7-TDs, while sophomore Anthony Ruff is second on the team with 311 yards and 3-TDs. The Jefferson County defense  is allowing 13.2 points per game and has sacked opposing quarterbacks 17 times while forcing 17 turnovers. 

The Putnam County War Eagles are 7-0 for the second consecutive season. The War Eagles have been white-hot on offense, averaging 42.4 points per game while allowing a paltry 7.8 points per game on defense. Putnam is averaging 148.6 yards per game through the air and 247.4 yards per game on the ground. Quarterback Gerald Kilgore has thrown for 1,005 yards and 10-TDs. Running backs Cedarrion Brundage (525 yards, 8-TDs) and Ze’marion Little (488 yards, 4-TDs) lead the team in rushing. 

This is another game that should determine first and second place in the region. Jefferson County has had the Warriors number in this short-lived series. However, the Putnam offense seems to be clicking on all cylinders this season. We like the War Eagles to breakthrough this week. Putnam by 8.

The Skinny

The Fannin County Rebels have won five straight games entering this Friday’s tilt. They are averaging 33 points per game while allowing 12.1. The Rebels are averaging 162.1 yards through the air and 210.7 yards per game on the ground. Quarterbacks Seth Reece and David Mashburn have combined to throw for 1,051 yards and 12-TDs. Reece also leads the team in rushing with 626 yards and 5-TDs. Cason Owensby, Andrew Waldrop and Carson Sands lead the Rebels in total tackles with a combined 192 total tackles. The Fannin defense has sacked opposing quarterbacks 12 times and have forced 19 turnovers. 

The Chattooga Indians are also in the midst of a five game win streak. They are averaging 33.4 points per game while their defense is allowing 22.7. The Indians have only attempted 30 passes this season, but are averaging 300.6 yards per game on the ground. LaShaun Lester (822 yards 9-TDs) and sophomore Nick Hester (675 yards, 11-TDs) lead the team in rushing. Zander Cook (75 total tackles) and Rowan Burdick (54 total tackles) lead the defense. Cook also has a team leading 7 sacks while the aforementioned Hester has intercepted 4 passes. 

From our vantage point, this game sets up as the de facto region title game, barring any surprise results the last two games of the season. Expect for the Fannin defense to keep this game close, but we like the Chattooga ground machine to grind out a victory. Indians by 6.

The Skinny

The Fitzgerald Purple Hurricanes are winners of their last three games. They are averaging 24.5 points per game while the defense is allowing 11.2 points. The Hurricanes will rely heavily on the ground game with running backs Jakorrian Paulk, Sylon Davis and even linebacker E.J. Lightsey. Quarterback Sultan Cooper is a threat through the air, but don’t expect many pass attempts for the Canes this week. Fitzgerald’s defense, led by the aforementioned Lightsey, has not allowed more than 17 points in a game all season. 

The Thomasville Bulldogs are also winners of their last three games. The only blemish on their record is a loss to Class 3-A No. 1 Oconee County. The Bulldogs are averaging 109.4 yards per game through the air and 217.1 yards on the ground. Quarterback Shannen White has thrown for 812 yards and 9-TDs while Malik Harper and Ricky Fulton have combined to rush for 1,347 yards and 20-TDs. On the season, Thomasville is averaging 29.5 points per game. The Bulldogs have recorded 31 sacks on defense with Ty Anderson leading the team with 12. They’ve also forced 15 turnovers en route to allowing 15.7 points per game. 

This game should determine the region champ, although Fitzgerald still faces a formidable opponent in Cook. The big question is whether Thomasville can stymy the Fitzgerald rushing attack. We believe they can. Bulldogs by 9.   

The Skinny

The Cherokee Bluff Bears are 7-0 for the second consecutive season and are looking to win their second consecutive region title in their short four year history. The Bears have been dominant on offense, averaging 52 points per game while the defense has been equally as stout, allowing 7 points per game. Cherokee Bluff is averaging 111 yards through the air and 268.7 yards per game on the ground. Running back Jayquan Smith has been the bell-cow for the Bears, rushing for 953 yards and 14-TDs. Meanwhile, the defense has sacked opposing quarterbacks 11 times and have forced 13 turnovers. 

The Dawson County Tigers have won four consecutive games after a slow start to the season. The Tigers are averaging 192.7 points per game through the air and 124.1 yards per game on the ground. Quarterback Zach Holtzclaw has thrown for 1,326 yards and 11-TDs. His main target this season is Bailey Dameron who’s caught 40 passes for 888 yards and 6-TDs. The Tigers defense is led by Kade Moledor who has recorded 62 total tackles including 4 sacks. Dawson County has recorded 16 sacks on the season and is allowing 22.2 points per game. 

Cherokee Bluff has two games left on the schedule we believe could derail their region title plans and this is one of them. If the Bears can ground the Tigers air attack, they should have a good chance of winning this game. We like their chances. Cherokee Bluff by 8.

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Eight Greats Around the State – Georgia High School Football Previews – Week 10 – Part I

Posted on October 20, 2021 by admin

Week-10 of the Georgia high school football season might be one of the biggest weeks of the regular season as there are many games that will help determine region seedings and even region titles in some cases. This is Part-I of our Georgia High School Football Previews, in which we look at eight of the more intriguing matchups across the state of Georgia. In this post, we will look at one of the top Class-A matchups in region-8 as Washington-Wilkes hosts Lincoln County and three Class 7-A battles for region supremacy as Roswell hosts Milton, Brookwood hosts Grayson and Lowndes hosts Colquitt County.

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Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com

Historical records are provided by the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. (ghsfa.org)

The Skinny

The Washington-Wilkes Tigers are winners of their last six games. They sport perhaps the best player in Region-8 in Dalen Cobb. Cobb is a dual threat quarterback, throwing for 800 yards and 9-TDs and rushing for 810 yards and 12-TDs. Jamarquez Tyson leads the team in rushing with 856 yards and 12-TDs. Cobb’s primary target at receiver is Quinzabian Jackson with 24 receptions for 310 yards and 4-TDs. Washington Wilkes is averaging 38.2 points per game while allowing 13.1. The defense is led by linebacker Jo’Vares Harden with 65 total tackles. The defense has forced 17 turnovers on the season. 

The Lincoln County Red Devils come into this game winners of their last two. The Red Devils are averaging 26 points per game while allowing 19. Similar to Washington-Wilkes, Lincoln County will do most of their damage on offense with the ground game. They are averaging 264.7 yards per game rushing. Tevin Garterll has been the workhorse with 831 yards and 8-TDs on the season. Trey Huff (who is also the starting quarterback) leads the defense with 78 total tackles. 

This game is part of a three game round-robin involving these two teams and their games against Commerce over the last three weeks that will decide the region champion. We expect Dalen Cobb to be the difference in this one. Washington-Wilkes by 15. 

The Skinny

The Roswell Hornets return from their bye week looking at a chance to win their first region title in three years. The Hornets are led on offense by quarterback Robbie Roper who’s thrown for 1,619 yards and 20-TDs while completing 69.7% of his passes. Ryan Hill has led the team in rushing but his status for this game is up in the air right now. In the event he cannot go, sophomore Nykahi Davenport is more than capable of carrying the load as he proved their last time out. Ethan Nation and Shaun Spence have combined to catch 53 passes for 854 yards and 8-TDs. The defense is led by the aforementioned Nation and Hill Plunkett in the secondary. The Hornets defense has intercepted 6 passes this season. 

The Milton Eagles are looking to wrap up their fourth consecutive region title. They are in the midst of a five game win streak and are averaging 39.8 points per game while the defense is allowing 20.7 points per game. The Eagles average 183.4 through the air and 211.1 yards per game on the ground. Quarterback Devin Farrell has thrown for 1,186 yards and 15-TDs. His primary targets are Debron Gattling, Adam Freas, and tight-end Jack Nickel. The trio has combined to catch 62 passes for 848 yards and 12-TDs, while Jordan McDonald has rushed for 524 yards and 5-TDs to pace the ground game. 

This game went down to the wire last season and we expect another competitive contest between these two rivals. If Roswell can limit turnovers and find success on the ground, we like their chances. That’s easier said than done against Milton’s talent laden defense. We like the Eagles by 9.

The Skinny

The Grayson Rams have will look to extend their string of three straight region titles. Grayson is averaging 22.7 points per game on offense while the defense is allowing 16.3 points per game. Grayson has been run heavy this season on offense, averaging 214.5 yards on the ground. Joe Taylor (643 yards, 5-TDs), Dylan Elder (504 yards, 6-TDs) and quarterback Joseph Stone (499 yards, 4-TDs) lead the way on the ground for the Rams. On defense, Derrell Farrar and Jalen Smith lead the team with 90 total tackles each, while Mumu Bin-Wahad leads the secondary with 2 interceptions. The Rams have sacked opposing quarterbacks 17 times. 

The Brookwood Broncos have won their last three games coming into this week. The Broncos area averaging 34.1 points per game and allowing 20.5. Quarterback Dylan Lonegran has thrown for 2,031 yards and 18-TDs. His top receiver has been Alex Diggs with 39 receptions for 663 yards and 4-TDs. Diggs also leads the team in rushing with 456 yards and 7-TDs. Junior linebacker Micah McCain leads the team with 47 total tackles. The Broncos have sacked opposing quarterbacks 11 times. 

Brookwood’s Lonegran is a big time quarterback prospect but he will be tested by a very talented Grayson secondary. If Grayson can get the run game going they should be in the game late. However, we believe Lonegran passes this test. We like the Broncos by 5.  

The Skinny

The Lowndes Vikings have won four straight games entering this week’s matchup. Lowndes is averaging 34.6 points per game while the defense is allowing 23.8. The Vikings have a balanced attack averaging 173.3 yards per game through the air and 181.8 yards per game on the ground. Dual threat quarterback Jacurri Brown has thrown for 1,278 yards and 17-TDs while rushing for 566 yards. Chase Belcher and Jacarre Fleming have combined to rush for 832 yards and 15-TDs. Khris Thomas leads the team in receiving with 31 receptions for 457 yards and 2-TDs. 

The Colquitt County Packers have won six straight games coming into this week. They are averaging 40.5 points per game while allowing 21.6. Sophomore quarterback Neko Fann has found his stride, passing for 1,284 yards and 19-TDs. He’s joined in the backfield by Charlie Pace who’s rushed for 685 yards and 8-TDs. Sophomore receivers Ny Carr and Landen Thomas have combined to catch 41 passes for 767 yards and 15-TDs. The Packers have sacked opposing quarterbacks 22 times and forced 14 turnovers.

Both of these defenses will have their hands full this week trying to slow down explosive offenses. We believe Jacurri Brown will out-duel Neko Fann this week, but it won’t be a runaway. Lowndes by 4. 

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TFR GHSA Week-9 High School Football Poll

Posted on October 17, 2021 by admin

Week-9 is in the books and our Georgia High School Football Poll has been updated to reflect the results form this weekend. There were several top-10 matchups this week throughout most classifications. Class 7-A had North Cobb defeating Walton to get a leg up in region play. The loss drops Walton to No. 7 this week. Class 6-A also had Cambridge defeating Johns Creek in overtime. Cambridge and Johns Creek flip-flop spots in the poll this week with Cambridge at No. 8 and Johns Creek at No. 10.

Class 5-A has a new No. 1 as the Ware County Gators are back on top after beating previous No. 1 Warner Robins. In another Top-10 matchup, Cartersville beat Blessed Trinity which drops Blessed Trinity from our rankings this week. Meanwhile, Clarke Central makes their debut at No. 10. There was no change to the Class 4-A or 3-A Poll.

In Class 2-A it was Bleckley County edging Northeast Macon in a battle of Top-10 teams. Northeast drops to No. 8, otherwise the poll remains unchanged. Class A-Public remains unchanged, while First Presbyterian makes their debut at No. 10 in Class A-Private.

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