Grady tries to extend miracle season, three teams vie for consecutive titles

ATLANTA - For most of the season, Grady has dealt with the label as the underdog.<br> <br> But after easily notching Macon County last week and becoming the first Atlanta public school to play in the Georgia Dome, the Grey Knights (13-0) have clearly eclipsed obscurity.<br> <br> After a scoreless first half, Simeon Kelly accounted for three scores in a 20-0 win for Grady.<br> <br> Now, Grady has another test against undefeated Calhoun on Friday. The Yellow Jackets (13-0), who advanced to the semifinals for the first time since the school won the 1952 state title, dominated Fitzgerald in a 48-20 victory.<br> <br> Cody Worly threw for 103 yards and was involved in three scores last week. But the Calhoun quarterback has to deal with a stingy Grady defense that allowed only 121 total yards and recorded shutout this season last week.<br> <br> The Grey Knights lowered their defense scoring average to just under seven points a game.<br> <br> On the other hand, Calhoun has been just as impressive on offense. So far in the playoffs, the Yellow Jackets have averaged 42 points a game.<br> <br> But should it matter who wins the Grady-Calhoun matchup? Remember, Charlton County is the defending champ in Double-A.<br> <br> And while the Indians (12-1) face Greene County on Friday, Lowndes and LaGrange will try for consecutive state titles as well.<br> <br> Earlier this season, Lowndes was upset by lower-classed Ware County, who didn&#39;t even make the postseason. But the Vikings (12-1), who captured the Class AAAAA title last year, have won seven straight games and face Stephenson on Saturday.<br> <br> Though Lowndes overcame one early season loss, LaGrange has rebounded from two defeats. The Grangers (11-2), who have been inconsistent most of the regular and postseason, will attempt their third title defense. They&#39;ll play Peach County.<br> <br> Other Friday games: In Class AAAA, Northside-Warner Robins faces Baldwin and Griffin plays Statesboro, who lost in last year&#39;s title game. Lincoln County, who lost its previous semifinals, returns to the Georgia Dome against Johnson County.<br> <br> Saturday games includes: Brookwood faces Dacula in Class AAAAA matchup. In Triple-A, Dougherty plays Shaw. Washington-Wilkes heads against Bowdon in the Class A semifinal.<br> <br> <i>(by The Associated Press)<i/>

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