A pair of region titles could be decided this week around northeast Georgia as Week 9 has a full slate of 17 games on tap around the area.
Regions 7-3A and 8-3A can crown champions depending on circumstances. The most notable game on the schedule has Class 3A No. 8 Jefferson playing host to No. 3 Monroe Area in 8-3A with the winner outright capturing the title.
In Region 7-3A, Greater Atlanta Christian can claim the title with a win over Cherokee Bluff and a Fannin County loss to Dawson County. The Tigers and North Hall, which plays host to Lumpkin County, could continue to set up their season finale clash for the No. 2 spot in 7-3A next month with wins on Friday.
In the other four regions covering northeast Georgia teams, things are very much up for grabs. And Friday’s action will go a long way to setting an exciting two week finish.
In Region 7-4A, Flowery Branch gets another shot at taking down a powerhouse when the Falcons travel to No. 5 Marist. The Falcons lost a heartbreaker in overtime last week to No. 1 Blessed Trinity and a win over the War Eagles could clinch a top two finish in the region.
In Region 8-2A, Rabun County and Union County both are heavy road favorites as they also appear headed for a season finale clash for the region title. The Wildcats and Panthers are among the most explosive offensive teams in Class 2A and should get past Putnam County and Oglethorpe County, respectively.
Region 8-6A get back in action after a week off and Habersham Central and Gainesville both play host to crucial games against Dacula and Winder-Barrow, respectively. The winless Red Elephants are still alive for a playoff berth and can get in the middle of things with a win. The Raiders already are in the playoff mix but can make a run at the region title if they can knock off the powerful Falcons.
And in Region 8-A, Riverside Military Academy can set up a shot at a subregion title and a shot at the overall region title with a win over Hebron Christian at Maginnis Field.
For a look at all of the night's contests involving area teams, simply scroll down. And be sure to check back with AccessWDUN's Friday Game Night throughout the night for score updates and game stories and video highlights. You can also check for scores and highlights on our Twitter feed: @FridayGameNight
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR Oct. 19
(Games listed in alphabetical order of visiting team)
BANKS COUNTY at PUTNAM COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: War Eagle Stadium, Eatonton
-- BANKS COUNTY (3-4, 2-2 Region 8-2A): Lost 49-17 to Union County last week
-- PUTNAM COUNTY (2-5, 1-3 Region 8-2A): Defeated Social Circle 54-35 last week
-- NOTABLE: Banks County leads series 2-0. The Leopards won 14-7 in 2017 in Homer. Banks County won 14-0 in 2016 in Eatonton. ... Both teams are still right in the thick of the playoff race and no one has been officially eliminated, yet. ... It is a huge for the Leopards, who are tied with Elbert County and Monticello for third place and they have the Hurricanes next week and finish against the Blue Devils. ... The Banks County defense was ravaged by two of the top offenses in Class 2A in its last two games surrendering 117 points (58.5 ppg) to Rabun County and Union County. In their other five games, however, the Leopards have given up just 67 total points (13.4 ppg). ... The 54 points scored by the War Eagles last week was the most in a game since scoring 55 against Monticello in 2011. They had scored just 91 points (15.1 ppg) in their previous 6 games. ... The Putnam defense is in the bottom 10 in Class 2A allowing 252 points (36.0 ppg).
BLESSED TRINITY at CHESTATEE
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: War Eagles Stadium, Gainesville
-- BLESSED TRINITY (7-0, 3-0 Region 7-4A): Ranked No. 1 in Class 4A; defeated No. 8 Flowery Branch 21-20 in overtime last week
-- CHESTATEE (1-6, 0-3 Region 7-4A): Bye last week; lost 69-13 to Flowery Branch on Oct. 5
-- NOTABLE: Blessed Trinity leads series 2-0. The Titans won 41-14 in 2017 in Gainesville. ... Chestatee could be catching the Titans at just the right time. Blessed Trinity is coming off a huge emotional win and has Marist next week and could be looking past the struggling War Eagles. ... While the Chestatee defense has surrendered the most points in Class 4A (408, 58.2 ppg) the War Eagles have had two weeks to get rested. They also have the classification’s top rusher in So. QB Christian Charles (1,002 yards, 14 TDs, 6 100-yard games) who also has thrown for 1,170 yards and 6 TDs giving him 2,172 yards of combined offense, the most in Class 4A. ... The Titans, however, have yielded just 76 points (10.8 ppg) on the season. They can clinch a playoff spot this week. ... Chestatee, which closes out the season against White County West Hall, and is still alive for a playoff spot but would have to win out.
COMMERCE at TOWNS COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Frank McClure Stadium, Hiawassee
-- COMMERCE (7-0, 2-0 Region 8-A North): Ranked No. 5 in Class A Public power rankings; defeated Hebron Christian 21-18 last week
-- TOWNS COUNTY (2-5, 0-2 Region 8-A North): Ranked No. 26 in Class A Public power rankings; bye last week; lost 47-0 to Hebron Christian on Oct. 5
-- NOTABLE: Commerce leads series 22-0. The Tigers won 38-14 in 2017 in Hiawassee. ... Commerce won a huge game last week in the first major battle for the top spot in the subregion. The Tigers are off to their best start since producing an undefeated 10-0 regular season in 1999. ... It’s a big game for both teams. Commerce is fighting for the top spot in the subregion after last week’s big win while the Indians are fighting to stay alive for a playoff spot. ... Towns is just .52-points out of a playoff spot. A win would certainly give them a boost in the ratings. The Indians have lost four straight as part of brutal schedule. All four losses have been to Region 8-A teams that are all projected to make the playoffs. ... The Tigers ground game was dominating last week churning out 266 yards behind DYlan Deaton , who had 99 yards, and DaJuan Wood, who scored twice. They attempted just one pass against the Lions. ... Commerce is 6th in Class A in defense having allowed 65 points (9.2 ppg) on the season.
DACULA at HABERSHAM CENTRAL
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Raider Stadium, Mt. Airy
-- RADIO: 99.3 FM
-- DACULA (5-2, 2-0 Region 8-6A): Bye last week; defeated Apalachee 34-21 on Oct. 5
-- HABERSHAM CENTRAL (4-3, 1-1 Region 8-6A): Bye last week; defeated Gainesville 49-32 on Oct. 5
-- NOTABLE: Dacula leads series 4-2. The Falcons won 35-28 in 2017 in Dacula. The Falcons have won two straight over the Raiders but neither team has won more than two in a row in the series. The last two contests have been decided by a total of 16 points. ... An interesting matchup as the Raiders are in the top 10 in offense (226, 32.3 ppg) in Class 6A while Dacula has yielded 114 points and just 34 points (8.5 ppg) during its 4-game win streak. ... Sr. Habersham QB Tre Luttrell is having a huge season. He is 13th in all classifications and 2nd in Class 6A in passing (1,454 yards) and is averaging just under 90 yards a game rushing as well. Donnie Curry (610 yards receiving) is his favorite target. ... The Raiders can climb into a tie for first in the region with a win and a Lanier loss to Apalachee, which would create a four-way longjam. A loss could drop the Raiders all the way to fourth. ... Dacula, however, has won 12 straight Region 8-6A contests going back to the 2016 season.
DAWSON COUNTY at FANNIN COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Rebel Stadium, Blue Ridge
-- RADIO: nogasportslink.com
-- DAWSON COUNTY (6-1, 2-1 Region 7-3A): Ranked No. 8 in Class 3A; bye last week; lost 23-20 to No. 6 Greater Atlanta Christian on Oct. 5
-- FANNIN COUNTY (3-4, 2-1 Region 7-3A): Lost 62-13 to North Hall last week
-- NOTABLE: Fannin County leads series 8-6. Dawson County won 43-3 in 2017 in Dawsonville. The two teams met every season since 2006. The Tigers have won two straight and 6 of the last 8 meetings, including 3 of the last 4 in Blue Ridge. ... The winner will be in second place while the loser would drop to fourth in the region standings so a lot is riding on this one. The Rebels perhaps have been the biggest surprise in 7-3A and the three overall wins are the most since 2015 and the two region wins also are the most since 2015. The Rebels also could win the region with a win this week and a win over GAC on Nov. 2, which would throw it to tiebreakers. ... The Rebels struggled mightily last week against North Hall’s wing-T offense giving up a school record 663 yards to the Trojans. It won’t get any easier this week against a Tigers power rushing attack that is averaging 372 yards a game and is 5th in Class 3A in scoring (293 points, 41.8 ppg). Sr. QB Sevaughn Clark and Sr. RB Ahmad Kamara have combined for 1,423 yards and scored 21 rushing TDs on the season. Fannin is in the bottom third in defense in 3A surrendering 32.4 ppg ... The Dawson defense has yielded just 89 points (12.7 ppg).
FLOWERY BRANCH at MARIST
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Hughes-Spalding Stadium, Atlanta
-- RADIO: WDUN AM 550
-- FLOWERY BRANCH (6-1, 2-1 Region 7-4A): Ranked No. 8 in Class 4A; lost 21-20 in OT to No. 1 Blessed Trinity last week
-- MARIST (7-1, 4-0 Region 7-4A): Ranked No. 7 in Class 4A; defeated Denmark 57-7 last week
-- NOTABLE: First-ever meeting between the two schools. ... The Falcons are coming off an emotional loss but showed they are ready to compete with the top teams in a tough classification. The Falcons outgained the Titans 334-157 last week and the defense forced two turnovers and did not allow a score after the opening drive until overtime. ... It figures to be a defensive slugfest. The Branch is 5th in Class 4A allowing just 80 points (11.4 ppg) while the War Eagles are 8th allowing just 13.1 ppg. ... Both teams do have plenty of offensive firepower, however. Falcons' Jr. QB Elijah Gainey has 1,566 yards passing while Sr. WR Jalin Strown (36 rec., 827 yards, 9 TDs) is as potent a combination as there is in the state. ... Marist always presents a challenge with its patented ground game. The War Eagles scored six touchdowns in the second quarter last week,including a pair of pick-6s. The War Eagles average 214.1 yards on the ground and 125 yards through the air. DB/WR Kyle Hamilton, a Notre Dame commit, has with 541 yards receiving and averages over 25 ypc. ... It’s a huge game for both teams with Marist closing out the season next week against Blessed Trinity. The Falcons are still in line to clinch a home playoff game if they can win out and get a Marist loss to Blessed Trinity. They can still win the region with a win and a Marist win next week, which would send things to a tiebreaker barring any upsets. The War Eagles can clinch the region title with a win this week and a win next week, which would send the Falcons to no better than the No. 3 seed.
GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN at CHEROKEE BLUFF
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Bears Stadium, Flowery Branch
-- GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN (6-2, 4-0 Region 7-3A): Ranked No. 6 in Class 3A; defeated Lumpkin County 38-0 last week
-- CHEROKEE BLUFF (0-8, 0-4 Region 7-3A): Lost 42-35 to East Hall last week
-- NOTABLE: First-ever meeting between the two schools. ... GAC can clinch the region title with a win and a Fannin County loss this week. The Spartans own the tiebreakers over 1-loss region teams North Hall and Dawson County and close out the season on Nov. 2 against the Rebels. ... The Bears have the toughest finish in 7-3A with GAC this week and Dawson County next week. The Bluff defense has yielded 41.7 ppg but the GAC offense is not as explosive in years past averaging just 28.3 ppg. ... The Bears scored a record 35 points last week, which was more than the three previous weeks combined.
HART COUNTY at EAST JACKSON
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Eagles Stadium, Commerce
-- HART COUNTY (2-5, 1-2 Region 8-3A): Lost 38-0 to No. 3 Monroe Area last week
-- EAST JACKSON (1-6, 0-3 Region 8-3A): Lost 49-7 last week to Franklin County
-- NOTABLE: Hart County leads series 7-1. The Bulldogs won 70-0 in 2017 in Hartwell. The Eagles only win in the series came in 2016, 28-19, in Commerce. ... Neither team has been officially eliminated from the playoff race. The Bulldogs still have a chance for a No. 3 spot with games against Franklin County and Morgan County to follow. The Eagles could finish fourth but would have to win out. ... However, East Jackson, which has lost 5 straight, has allowed the 5th-most points in Class 3A (335, 47.9 ppg) and has scored the fewest points in the classification (27, 3.6 ppg) and has been shut out four times so far. ... Hart County has lost two straight to ranked teams Jefferson and Monroe Area.
HEBRON CHRISTIAN at RIVERSIDE MILITARY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Maginnis Field, Gainesville
-- HEBRON CHRISTIAN (4-3, 2-1 Region 8-A North): Ranked 20 in Class A Private power rankings
-- RIVERSIDE MILITARY (4-3, 2-0 Region 8-A North): Ranked 23 in Class A Private power rankings
-- NOTABLE: Hebron Christian leads series 2-0. The Lions won 48-7 in 2017 in Dacula. ... Both teams are clinging onto two of the last four spots in Class A Private power rankings and a win for either would almost certainly boost their chances. A loss may not eliminate all playoff chances but it could get dicey with the Eagles traveling to Class A Public No. 5 Commerce and the Lions traveling to Class A No. 1 Athens Academy next week. ... The Lions are not eliminated from the subregion title with their loss last week to the Tigers but would need a win this week and have Commerce drop its last two games. A Hebron loss to RMA would eliminate the Lions from the subregion title while the Eagles can set up a showdown with Commerce next week for a shot at the subregion title. ... RMA already has more wins in a season since 2009 (5-6), the last year they made the playoffs. The Eagles have won three straight for the first time since 2008. They have not won four straight since 2006. ... Hebron is averaging 33.4 ppg while the RMA defense is yielding just 18.5 ppg. The RMA offense is averaging 26.1 ppg while the Lions are giving up just 16.9 ppg on the season. ... The Eagles are led by Sr. QB Isaac Teasley (915 yards passing, 6 TDs; 627 yards rushing, 7 TDs). So. RB Dylan Parr continues his breakout season leading the team in rushing with 650 yards, 5 TDs, and 4 100-yard games.
JACKSON COUNTY at FRANKLIN COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Ed Bryant Stadium, Carnesville
-- JACKSON COUNTY (2-5, 0-3 Region 8-3A): Bye last week; lost 63-0 to No. 3 Monroe Area on Oct. 5
-- FRANKLIN COUNTY (2-5, 1-2 Region 8-3A): Defeated East Jackson 49-7 last week
-- NOTABLE: Franklin County leads series 10-4. The Panthers won 28-21 in 2017 in Carnesville. Jackson County has won 3 of the last 4 meetings since 2012. ... The games have been tight between the two teams with 3 of the last 4 being decided by a touchdown or less. Jackson County also has won 3 of the last 4 in Carnesville going back to 2001. ... The Panthers need a win to avoid being eliminated for the playoff race. A win over the Lions would keep them alive and give them some momentum before next week’s showdown with arch-rival Jefferson. ... Defensively the Panthers have been solid allowing just 107 points (17.7 ppg) to teams not named Monroe Area. However, the offense has struggled scoring just 95 points (13.6 ppg). ... The Lions had allowed 127 points (31.7 ppg) over their previous four games, all losses, coming into last week and had scored just 58 points (14.5 ppg) over that same span.
LAKEVIEW ACADEMY at PRINCE AVENUE CHRISTIAN
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Athens
-- LAKEVIEW ACADEMY (0-7, 0-3 Region 8-A North): Lost 40-0 to Riverside Military last week
-- PRINCE AVENUE CHRISTIAN (6-1, 2-1 Region 8-A South): Ranked No. 3 in Class A Private power rankings; bye last week; defeated Athens Christian 48-0 on Oct. 5
-- NOTABLE: Prince Avenue leads series 8-0. The Wolverines won 71-7 in 2017. ... It is a non-subregion matchup and Prince has already been eliminated from any shot of a subregion title with is loss to No. 1 Athens Academy last month. ... The Lions are still fighting for a possible playoff shot despite the record. They sit 10 points out of the final spot but wins over the Wolverines and Towns County next week would certainly boost their chances. ... However, it will take a monumental effort to knock off the Wolverines, who are 3rd in Class A in scoring (328, 46.8 ppg) while the Lions have yielded the 8th-most points in Class A (279, 39.6 ppg). Lakeview also has scored the 5th-fewest points in Class A (57, 8.1 ppg).
LUMPKIN COUNTY at NORTH HALL
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: The Brickyard, Gainesville
-- RADIO: nogasportslink.com
-- LUMPKIN COUNTY (3-4, 1-2 Region 7-3A): Lost 38-0 to No. 6 Greater Atlanta Christian last week
-- NORTH HALL (6-1, 2-1 Region 7-3A): Defeated Fannin County 62-13 last week
-- NOTABLE: North Hall leads series 19-7. The Trojans won 55-14 in 2017 in Gainesville. North Hall has won three straight and 7 of the 8 meetings since the rivalry resumed in 2006. The only Indians victory in that span came in 2010, 34-26, at The Brickyard. ... Both teams are still alive for playoff berths and a loss for either will not knock them out. However, the Trojans still have Dawson County looming so they cannot afford a let down if they have any chance of securing a home field playoff game or the region title, if the Spartans slip up over the final two weeks. ... It could be a fast game with the Trojans wing-T and the Indians wishbone attack chewing up yardage and time off the clock. Both teams can move the ball. North Hall is averaging 39.1 ppg while the Indians have scored 35.6 ppg in their three wins. But Lumpkin has scored just 10 total points in their four losses. ... The North Hall defense has allowed the 8th-fewest points in Class 3A (84, 12.0 ppg) while Lumpkin is giving up 27.3 ppg.
MONROE AREA at JEFFERSON
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Memorial Stadium, Jefferson
-- RADIO: 102.9 FM
-- MONROE AREA (8-0, 4-0 Region 8-3A): Ranked No. 3 in Class 4A; defeated Hart County 38-0 last week
-- JEFFERSON (7-1, 4-0 Region 8-3A): Ranked No. 7 in Class 4A; defeated Morgan County 35-14 last week
-- NOTABLE: Monroe Area leads series 1-0. It is the first meeting between the two teams since 1948, a 26-0 win in Monroe. ... This is one we have been waiting for all season and both teams come in undefeated in region play and rolling. Barring an upset over the next two weeks this should be for the 8-3A title and No. 1 seed in the playoffs. ... The Hurricanes are projected to have one of the more talented rosters in the state in any classification and have put it on full display all season. They lead Class 3A in scoring with 353 points (44.1 ppg). Only Calhoun (330, 47.1 ppg) averages more but the Yellow Jackets have played one fewer game. The Monroe defense also has been dominant allowing just 53 points and has shut out its last four opponents. ... The Dragons, however, will offer the Hurricanes their toughest matchup of the season. Jefferson has allowed just 74 points (9.2 ppg) and is 6th in scoring (291, 36.4 ppg). ... Both teams are ballhawks with Monroe forcing 13 turnovers and Jefferson 12 so far on the season. ... Monroe, which is averaging 333 yards a game on the ground, is led by Sr. QB Chandler Byron, who is 4th in the state in rushing, all classifications, with 1,355 yards, 20 TDs, and 6 100-yard games. He also has thrown for 852 yards and 11 TDs with just 1 INT. Sr. RB Jakia Thompson adds a solid No. 2 in the backfield with 541 yards, 4 TDs, and 3 100-yard games. Thompson ran for 216 yards last week. ... The Dragons have been finding ways to keep winning despite a plethora of injuries in the middle of the season, including RB Kade McNally and starting QB Colby Clark, who had 701 yards and 13 TDs rushing combined. Neither is expected to be back until at least the playoffs. ... So. QB Carter Stephenson has filled in nicely for Clark, throwing for 241 yard and 3 TDs in just 1 1/2 games and has added 170 yards and 3 TDs rushing. Stephenson was 7-of-8 passing for 125 yards and two touchdowns last week while Zac Corbin had 132 yards from scrimmage. ... The winner will claim the region title due to the head-to-head tiebreaker no matter what happens in the final games. Monroe could finish third with a loss to the Dragons and a loss in two weeks to Franklin County if the Lions win out.
RABUN COUNTY at SOCIAL CIRCLE
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Redskins Stadium, Social Circle
-- RABUN COUNTY (6-1, 4-0 Region 8-2A): Ranked No. 3 in Class 2A; defeated Elbert County 45-14 last week
-- SOCIAL CIRCLE (4-3, 1-3 Region 8-2A): Lost 54-35 to Putnam County last week
-- NOTABLE: Rabun County leads series 6-0. The Wildcats won 63-7 in 2017 in Eatonton. ... It has been a lopsided series with Rabun winning the six games by an average of 46 points. It could be a similar outcome Friday as Rabun is tied for 2nd in scoring in Class 2A with fellow 8-2A rival Union County (300, 42.85 ppg) while the Redskins have allowed 170 points (34 ppg) over their last five games, including a season-high last week to a Putnam team that had scored just 91 total points in its first six contests. ... Social Circle has shown it can score (229, 32.7 ppg) but managed just 17 total in losses to Banks County and Elber County earlier in the season. ... The Wildcats are as balanced as any team in the state averaging 213 yards passing behind Fr. QB Gunner Stockton (14 TDs, 3 INT) and 206 yards rushing behind Sr. RB Brison Beck (99 car., 718 yards, 11 TDs, 4 100-yard games). ... Rabun is a plus-10 in turnover ratio on the season.
UNION COUNTY at OGLETHORPE COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Patriots Stadium, Lexington
-- UNION COUNTY (7-0, 4-0 Region 8-2A):Defeated Banks County 49-17 last week
-- OGLETHORPE COUNTY (0-7, 0-4 Region 8-2A): Lost 35-0 to Monticello last week
-- NOTABLE: Union County leads series 7-6. First meeting since 2015, a 41-6 Panthers win in Blairsville. Union has won 6 straight going back to 2008. ... The Panthers are looking for their first 8-0 start since 2001 when they won their first nine games that season. ... On paper it looks like a huge mismatch as Union is tied for 2nd in scoring in Class 2A with fellow 8-2A rival Rabun County (300, 42.85 ppg) and the Patriots have allowed 233 points (33.2 ppg). Panthers’ Jr. QB Pierson Allison leads all of Class 2A in passing yardage with 1,899 with 15 TDs and just 3 INTs on the season. ... But the Panthers cannot get caught looking ahead to a potential region title showdown with No. 3 Rabun in two weeks. ... Union County has been a solid road team the last couple of seasons going 6-2 since the start of the 2017 campaign. Oglethorpe, meanwhile, is just 4-52 since the start of 2013 season. ... The Patriots have scored the 3rd-fewest points in Class 2A (54, 7.7 ppg) while Union has yielded the 6th-fewest on defense (87, 12.4 ppg).
WINDER-BARROW at GAINESVILLE
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: City Park Stadium, Gainesville
-- RADIO: 94.5 FM The Lake
-- WINDER-BARROW (2-5, 0-2 Region 8-6A): Bye last week; lost 38-20 to Lanier on Oct. 5
-- GAINESVILLE (0-7, 0-2 Region 8-6A): Bye last week; lost 49-32 to Habersham Central on Oct. 5
-- NOTABLE: Gainesville leads series 28-5. The Red Elephants won 38-16 in 2017 in Winder and have won six straight since the series resumed in 2012. The Bulldoggs best stretch came between 1988 and 1993 when they went 5-0-1 against the Red Elephants. ... The past four seasons this game had huge playoff implications. This season, it could be an elimination game. ... The loser will be at the bottom of the region standings with just two games left. The loser would still be alive mathematically but have to win out and get a lot of help. The winner is right back in the hunt but would still need to perhaps win out and get help. ... GHS scored a season-high in points last week and may be finding an offensive identity behind So. QB Gionni Williams, who has gotten better each of the last three games, and RB Quintavious Hayes. After scoring just 46 points in their first four games (11.5 ppg) the Red Elephants have averaged 19.3 ppg over their past three games. ... The Bulldoggs defense has been solid most of the year despite giving a up season-high last week. They are yielding just 20.7 ppg. ... The key unit, however, may be the GHS defense, which has allowed 238 points (34.0 ppg) the most ever in their first seven games of a season. The Winder offense, however, is averaging just 15.8 ppg on the season.
WHITE COUNTY at DENMARK
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
-- WHERE: Denmark Stadium, Alpharetta
-- RADIO: 93.9 FM
-- WHITE COUNTY (2-5, 1-2 Region 7-4A): Defeated West Hall 48-34 last week
-- DENMARK (4-4, 1-3 Region 7-4A): Lost 57-7 to No. 7 Marist last week
-- NOTABLE: First-ever meeting between the two schools. ... The Warriors saved their season last week with a huge win and snapped a five-game losing streak. Now they can make a run at the playoffs with winnable games this week and next week against Chestatee before finishing with No. 1 Blessed Trinity. ... The first-year Danes have hit the proverbial wall dropping three straight in ugly fashion. They have been outscored 152-40 in that span and the defense has surrendered 237 points (47.4 ppg) over its last five games. A loss would eliminate the Danes from playoff contention. ... White County still offers an explosive spread attack behind So. QB J. Ben Haynes and has scored 35 or more in 3 of its 7 games. Finishing games was the issue early as the Warriors led in the fourth quarter in 3 of their 5 losses. ... The White County defense came up big last week as Michael Mintz got a scoop-and-score that helped keep West Hall at bay.
