Friday Game Night

There's something special about practicing through the Thanksgiving holiday -- and four area football teams will do just that this week after winning through to the state quarterfinals.

Never disturb a sleeping giant.

Who wants to try and stop the Gainesville offense now?

Sammy Williams had heard enough about Dodge County

Will Thomas rushed for 162 yards and four touchdowns to lead Commerce to a 37-7 win over Clinch County Friday in the opening round of the Class A Public playoffs.

Benedictine scored 35 consecutive points in the second and third quarters to pull away for a 42-9 win over Rabun County Friday night in the second round of the Class AA playoffs.

Six may not be classified as a "lucky" number -- but don't try telling that to the six area football teams that are still alive in the state playoffs.

Just ask Jefferson football players and coaches about the challenge ahead Friday night against Dodge County and they speak in the kind of tones that tell you more than the words themselves.

After a stunning opening round of the state football playoffs, only six teams in northeast Georgia remain standing. But while the quantity of teams has greatly diminished, the quality of those left more than makes up for the losses.