Friday Game Night

Winder-Barrow football could care less about the style points right now -- the Bulldoggs are chasing a playoff spot, meaning that wins are all that really matters.

Fannin County built a 24-0 halftime lead and then held on for a 31-15 win over Dawson County in a key Region 7-AAA contest for both teams.

The Lanier defense pitched its third shutout of the season Friday night as the Longhorns took a 42-0 win over Heritage, Conyers at Lanier Community Stadium.

Class AAA No. 3 Jefferson remained unbeaten after taking a 49-0 win over East Jackson Friday in Region 8-AAA action.

Stephens County coach Frank Barden says his team still hasn't played to its potential season -- and yet the Indians are still undefeated and tied for first place in Region 8-AAAA.

Caleb Brooks had 133 yards rushing and scored twice despite just six carries to lead Commerce to a 45-0 win over Providence Christian Friday night at Tiger Stadium.

Oglethorpe County snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 21-16 win over Riverside Military at Maginnis Field Friday night in Region 8-AA action.

In northeast Georgia prep football lore this is one of those contests that needs little introduction...

What Week 8 in the high school football campaign lacks in monster showdowns, it makes up for in what should be a setup week for the stretch drive to make the playoffs for most area teams.