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(VIDEO) Week 10: Area teams ready to begin wild finish for playoff bids

By Jeff Hart Sports Reporter
Posted 7:21PM on Friday 30th October 2015 ( 9 years ago )

Anyone that says they have everything all figured out for area football teams as they head into the final two weeks of the season may also be willing to sell you some prime swamp land.

There are a few things we know: Rabun County has won Region 8-AA; Lanier has clinched a playoff berth in Region 8-AAAAA; and we know all four playoff teams in Regions 8-AAA and 7-AAAAAA (though the seeding is anyone's guess). Other than that, anything truly goes for everyone else.

It figures to be a wild Friday night around northeast Georgia as teams pull out all of the stops to grab a postseason spot or stay alive for another week. While Regions 8-AAA and 7-AAAAAA appear set, no one has clinched a top spot and all the teams that have advanced can still take the crown, making for an exciting final two weeks.

All three games in Region 7-AAA have playoff implications, with Dawson County on the cusp of its first-ever region title (Watch a video preview of the Tigers' showdown with rival Lumpkin County). Meanwhile, five Region 8-AAAA teams jockey for four spots.

There are several more teams on other regions that face do-or-die situations. In Region 8-AAAAA, Flowery Branch needs to win out but also is peaking at the right time as the Falcons play host to Salem with the loser virtually eliminated. West Hall also faces a must-win in Region 7-AAA, taking on Banks County at home. 

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. 30
(Games listed in alphabetical order of visiting team)
APALACHEE at CEDAR SHOALS
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Waters-Wilkins Stadium, Athens
-- APALACHEE (0-8, 0-7 Region 8-AAAAA): Lost 34-14 to Heritage, Conyers last week
-- CEDAR SHOALS (1-7, 1-6 Region 8-AAAAA): Lost 46-18 to Gainesville last week
-- NOTABLE: Apalachee leads series 5-2. The Wildcats won 28-17 in 2014. ... A game between two teams trying to stay out of the cellar in 8-AAAAA.  The Jaguars have been very competitive of late taking the lead into the fourth quarter in two of their last three losses. But, they have allowed nearly 30 ppg on defense. ... The Wildcats have struggled all season and are in the midst of a 9-game losing streak. Their last win was against the Jaguars. ... Apalachee has scored the second-fewest points (32, 4.0 ppg) in all of Class AAAAA and has yielded 38.2 ppg. ... A Wildcats win would move them ahead of Cedar in the region standings.

BANKS COUNTY at WEST HALL
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Spartan Field, Oakwood
-- BANKS COUNTY (5-3, 2-2 Region 7-AAA): Lost 45-0 to Dawson County last week
-- WEST HALL (3-5, 1-3 Region 7-AAA): Defeated Fannin County 40-37 in 2 OT last week
-- NOTABLE: West Hall leads series 3-2. The Spartans won 23-7 in 2014. West Hall has won all three meetings since the series resumed in 2012. The last Leopards win was in 1993. ... It’s simple for West Hall: win and stay alive, lose and the Spartans are eliminated from the playoffs. The Leopards would not be eliminated with a loss but would need help. A win for the Leopards would help them keep pace in a crowded field for third place. ... It was the first shutout loss for the Leopards since 2013. However, it was big plays on defense that hurt. They had been averaging 33.1 ppg on offense until last week. Only Lumpkin County has given up more points in 7-AAA than Banks County. ... West Hall doesn’t have the big-play capability as in years past but was able to string together some drives behind backup QB Cameron Shirley, who was in for Jacob Satterfield, who left with an injury. It is unknown if Satterfield will be available this week.

BUFORD at MADISON COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Red Raider Stadium, Danielsville
-- BUFORD (7-1, 5-0 Region 8-AAAA): Ranked No. 3 in Class AAAA; defeated North Oconee 56-7 last week
-- MADISON COUNTY (1-7, 1-4 Region 8-AAAA): Lost 39-13 to Stephens County last week
-- NOTABLE: Buford leads series 3-0. The Wolves won 44-0 in 2014. ... The Wolves have won 36 straight region games on the field going back to a 2009 loss to Lovett in Region 6-AA. Don’t look for that to change after Friday. They were created with 2 losses by forfeit in 2012. ... Buford has allowed just 67 points (8.3 ppg) in 2015, the lowest in Class AAAA. The Red Raiders have scored the third-most points in 8-AAAA (176, 22 ppg) but the Wolves have yielded just 10 points in region play. The Wolves held North Oconee to just 30 yards rushing last week. ... Madison County has allowed the seventh-most points in Class AAAA (302, 37.7 ppg).

CHESTATEE at NORTH HALL
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: The Brickyard, Gainesville
-- CHESTATEE (0-8, 0-5 Region 8-AAAA): Lost 52-11 to White County last week
-- NORTH HALL (4-4, 3-2 Region 8-AAAA): Defeated Monroe Area 25-0 last week
-- NOTABLE: North Hall leads series 12-1. The Trojans won 28-17 in 2014. ... A huge game for the Trojans, who are locked in a tie for third with North Oconee and still must face rival White County next week, which is just a game behind them in the standings. The War Eagles would love nothing better than to play spoiler. ... But, Chestatee has allowed the most in all of Class AAAA (363, 45.3 ppg) and the North Hall offense has found its rhythm over the past month behind Kyle Bacus and company averaging 28 ppg, including being shutout by Buford. ... The War Eagles are in the midst of their longest losing streak -- 15 games -- since dropping 21 straight from 2012 to 2014.

ELBERT COUNTY at EAST JACKSON
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Eagle Stadium, Commerce
-- ELBERT COUNTY (7-1, 3-1 Region 8-AAA): Ranked No. 6 in Class AAA; defeated Morgan County 28-7 last week
-- EAST JACKSON (1-8, 0-5 Region 8-AAA): Lost 69-7 to Jackson County last week
-- NOTABLE: Elbert County leads series 5-0. The Blue Devils won 56-7 in 2014. ... The four playoff teams in Region 8-AAA are set. Only the positioning remains. ... It is the season finale for the Eagles, who have played the final eight weeks without a bye. They have lost seven straight and have scored just 14 total points in region play while yielding the second-most points in all of Class AAA (400, 44.4 ppg). ... It won’t be any easier for the Eagles against an Elbert County team that is still fighting for a region title and a first round home playoff game. The Blue Devils are second-highest scoring team in the region (258, 32.2 ppg) and need to win out and have Jefferson lose out to take the title so you know they will be motivated. They can claim the No. 2 spot by winning out, which would include a win over Oconee County next week.

FANNIN COUNTY at EAST HALL
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: East Hall Stadium, Rabbittown
-- RADIO: WDUN 102.9 FM
-- FANNIN COUNTY (4-4, 3-2 Region 7-AAA): Lost 40-37 to West Hall in 2 OT last week
-- EAST HALL (4-4, 3-1 Region 7-AAA): Defeated Franklin County 34-27 last week
-- NOTABLE: East Hall leads series 7-4. The Vikings won 38-20 in 2014. ... It’s a huge game for both teams and will have a major factor on playoff positioning. ... East Hall jumped into second place with last week’s win and can set its sights on a region title but will need some help. The Vikings need to win against the Rebels and then get a Dawson County loss to Lumpkin County this week. That scenario would give them a chance to win the title next week against Banks County. ... The Rebels can jump into first place with a win over the Vikings and a Dawson County loss, which would set up a showdown with Franklin County (4-4, 3-2) next week for the region title.... The Rebels are in the top 10 in scoring in Class AAA (260, 32.5 ppg). The Vikings are yielding 29.0 ppg on the season.

GAINESVILLE at LOGANVILLE
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Red Devil Stadium, Loganville
-- RADIO: 1240 AM ESPN Radio
-- GAINESVILLE (5-3, 5-2 Region 8-AAAAA): Defeated Cedar Shoals 46-18 last week
-- LOGANVILLE (7-1, 6-1 Region 8-AAAAA): Bye last week, defeated Salem 20-9 two weeks ago
-- NOTABLE: Loganville leads series 7-3. Gainesville won 20-7 in 2014. ... The playoff possibilities are endless with seven teams still alive for the four playoff spots. ... A crucial game for the Red Elephants. They are tied for third with Winder-Barrow heading into Friday and could still find themselves on the outside of the playoffs if they lose out and Flowery Branch or Salem win out. However, a Red Elephants win would propel them into second place heading into the final week of the season. ... The Gainesville defense is getting healthy at the right time with three key starters back over the past two weeks. But, Loganville has scored the most points of any team in 8-AAAAA (222, 27.7 ppg) while GHS is allowing just 18.1 ppg on defense. ... The Red Devils defense is fourth in Class AAAAA giving up just 70 points (8.7 ppg) but the Gainesville offense is averaging 30 ppg in region play.

GEORGE WALTON ACADEMY at COMMERCE
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Tiger Stadium, Commerce
-- GEORGE WALTON ACADEMY (3-5, 3-3 Region 8-A): Lost 29-26 to Hebron Christian last week
-- COMMERCE (5-3, 4-2 Region 8-A): Defeated Towns County 49-0 last week
-- NOTABLE: George Walton Academy leads series 3-2. Commerce won 42-0 in 2014. The Tigers have won the past two meetings. ... Despite a two-game winning streak in lopsided fashion, the Tigers have dropped to 7th in the Class A Public power rankings. And, with two games left against teams in the bottom tier of Class A they need big wins to stay in the top eight for a first round playoff game. ... Commerce has pitched two straight shutouts but will take on a Bulldogs offense that is averaging 23.0 ppg on the season. ... The Tigers have averaged 30.2 ppg while George Walton is yielding 22.3 ppg on defense but 31.8 in its five losses.

HABERSHAM CENTRAL at NORTH FORSYTH
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Raider Valley, Coal Mountain
-- RADIO: 99.3 FM 
-- HABERSHAM CENTRAL (1-7, 1-6 Region 6-AAAAAA): Defeated Johns Creek 21-6 last week
-- NORTH FORSYTH (1-7, 1-6 Region 6-AAAAAA): Lost 49-39 to Centennial last week
-- NOTABLE: Habersham Central leads series 1-0. Habersham won 32-7 in 2014 in first-ever meeting between the two schools. ... Habersham snapped an eight-game losing last week and could be ready to put some wins together for momentum leading into next year under new coach Benji Harrison. ... Habersham had been averaging 21.1 ppg against some of the best defenses in Class AAAAAA and finally got a solid defensive effort holding the Gladiators, who had been averaging 22.2 ppg, to just a pair of field goals. Habersham had been yielding 45.1 ppg until last week. ... North Forsyth has lost six straight and defense has been the main reason. North Forsyth has allowed 34.6 ppg on the season. North Forsyth also has scored the fewest points in region play (133, 19.0 ppg).

JEFFERSON at OCONEE COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Warrior Stadium, Watkinsville
-- JEFFERSON (8-0, 4-0 Region 8-AAA): Ranked No. 3 in Class AAA; bye last week, defeated East Jackson 49-0 two weeks ago
-- OCONEE COUNTY (6-2, 3-1 Region 8-AAA): Lost to Hart County 41-20 last week
-- NOTABLE: Jefferson leads series 10-7. The Dragons won 28-16 in 2014 in first meeting between the teams since 1987. ... The four playoff teams in Region 8-AAA are set. Only the positioning remains and all four teams can still win the region title. ... The Dragons lead Elbert County by one-half game but own the tiebreaker and still has to face Hart County next week. If they win out they take their second straight region crown. ... The Warriors can still win the title by winning out and getting a Hart County loss to Jefferson next week. ... It will be a tough task for Oconee County. Jefferson has the stingiest defense in Class AAA allowing just 49 points (6.1 ppg) on the season. Oconee County is eighth in defense in Class AAA yielding just 90 total points (11.2 ppg) but the Warriors have given up 30.5 ppg in their two losses. ... Jefferson So. RB Colby Wood continues to lead the state in rushing.

JOHNSON at FRANKLIN COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Ed Bryant Stadium, Carnesville
-- JOHNSON (2-6, non-region schedule): Bye last week, lost 24-14 to East Hall two weeks ago
-- FRANKLIN COUNTY (4-4, 3-2 Region 8-AAA): Lost 34-27 to East Hall last week
-- NOTABLE: Franklin County leads series 10-4-1. The Lions won 14-13 in 2014 in first meeting since 1999. The Lions have won three straight and 8 of the last 10 overall against the Knights going back to 1974. The last Johnson win was in 1997, 28-7 in Oakwood. ... The game has no bearing on region races but both teams are looking to regain some momentum. The Lions dropped a heartbreaker last week and are still in the playoff race and still have a shot at a region title. The Knights are trying to snap a two-game losing streak and one more win would better their win total from the last two seasons. ... Defense has been the issue for Johnson. In their two wins, the Knights have allowed just 7 total points. In their six losses, 30.1 ppg. The offense also has averaged nearly three turnovers a game in the six losses. ... The Lions have averaged 27.2 ppg on offense and are similar to Johnson on defense. In their four wins, they have allowed just 12.5 ppg and in their three four losses they have given up 40.0 ppg.

LAKEVIEW ACADEMY at PRINCE AVENUE CHRISTIAN
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Wolverine Stadium, Bogart
-- LAKEVIEW ACADEMY (2-6, 1-5 Region 8-A): Lost 43-21 to Athens Christian last week
-- PRINCE AVENUE CHRISTIAN (8-0, 6-0 Region 8-A): Ranked No. 2 in Class A; defeated Towns County 42-14 last week
-- NOTABLE: Prince Avenue leads series 5-0. The Wolverines won 49-10 in 2014. ... This will be a HUGE task for the Lions. Prince Avenue is third in Class A in scoring with 343 points (42.7 ppg) and fifth in defense allowing just 9.7 ppg on the season. ... Lakeview has lost four straight but has averaged 17 ppg over its past three games against three of the better defenses in Region 8-A. The problem is that the Lions have yielded 30.8 ppg in region play.

LANIER at WINDER-BARROW
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: H. Clair Harris Stadium, Winder
-- LANIER (8-0, 7-0 Region 8-AAAAA): Ranked No. 4 in Class AAAAA; defeated Salem 31-10 last week
-- WINDER-BARROW (5-3, 5-2 Region 8-AAAAA): Defeated Clarke Central 21-17 last week
-- NOTABLE: Lanier leads series 1-0. The Longhorns won 21-10 in 2014 in first-ever meeting between the two schools. ... This is one of the most intriguing matchups of the night. The Longhorns are second in points allowed with just 51 points (6.2 ppg) in Class AAAAA while the Bulldoggs have one of the best RBs in the state in CeCe Green and are scoring 27.5 ppg during a four-game win streak, the longest current streak in the region behind Lanier, all coming from behind in thrilling fashion. ... The Bulldoggs have allowed 192 points (24.0 ppg) on the season but the Lanier offense has struggled at times scoring just 26.4 ppg, just fourth best in the region. The Longhorns have scored 21 or fewer in half of their games.

LUMPKIN COUNTY at DAWSON COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Tiger Stadium, Dawsonville
-- RADIO: northgeorgiasportslink.com
-- LUMPKIN COUNTY (2-6, 0-4 Region 7-AAA): Bye last week, lost 48-31 to Banks County two weeks ago
-- DAWSON COUNTY (5-3, 4-1 Region 7-AAA): Defeated Banks County 45-0 last week
-- NOTABLE: Lumpkin County leads series 19-16-2. The Indians won 42-19 in 2014. The Tigers, however, have won 8 of the last 12 meetings. ... This may be the biggest game in school history, even counting several playoff appearances, for Dawson County. The Tigers have never won a region title and a win Friday would lock up the 7-AAA crown. ... It won’t be easy against their arch-rivals, who would love to play spoiler and can still move the ball and score with a punishing option offense that has averaged 33 ppg the past two weeks. However, the Tigers have fared well so far against predominant running teams with wins over Gilmer, West Hall, and Franklin County already. ... Also, Lumpkin has given up the most points in 7-AAA (271, 33.8 ppg) and the Tigers have averaged 27.3 ppg on the season and 37.2 ppg over the past month.

MONROE AREA at WHITE COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Warriors Stadium, Cleveland
-- RADIO: wrwh.com
-- MONROE AREA (2-6, 1-4 Region 8-AAAA): Lost 25-0 to North Hall last week
-- WHITE COUNTY (2-6, 2-3 Region 8-AAAA): Defeated Chestatee 52-11 last week
-- NOTABLE: White County leads series 1-0. The Warriors won 51-22 in 2014 in first-ever meeting between the two schools. ... White County has played itself into the playoff picture with two wins in the past month and trail North Hall and North Oconee by just one game in the standings. However, they will have to win out and beat the Trojans next week in Cleveland and hope that North Oconee losses out. North Oconee beat the Warriors 20-0 two weeks ago. If that sceanrio happened it would throw the three teams into a tie with tiebreakers sorting out the two teams to qualify. ... Defense has been the mainstay for the Warriors all season. Only Buford (49) has scored more than 21 against them and they have allowed just 15.5 ppg in the other seven contests. Monroe Area is averaging just 12.7 ppg on the season. ... The White County offense found its groove last week with its biggest output of the season and largest since last year’s Monroe Area game.

NORCROSS at MILL CREEK
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Mill Creek Community Stadium, Hoschton
-- NORCROSS (7-1, 4-1 Region 7-AAAAAA): Lost 31-0 to Peachtree Ridge last week
-- MILL CREEK (8-0, 5-0 Region 7-AAAAAA): Ranked No. 5 in Class AAAAAA; defeated Collins Hill 42-17 last week
-- NOTABLE: Norcross leads series 8-1. Mill Creek won 30-0 in 2014. ... The four teams already are set in 7-AAAAAA and the positioning should take bigger shape this week. Mill Creek and Peachtree Ridge are the only unbeatens left after last week while Norcross and Collins Hill are one-game behind. ... The Hawks are trying not to look ahead to a possible first-ever region title they can capture with a win this week and then over the Lions next. ... The Mill Creek defense, which is the stingiest in Class AAAAAA (44 points, 5.5 ppg), will try to set the tone against a Norcross offense that is still averaging 28.2 ppg despite being shutout last week. The Blue Devils, who were held to negative rushing yards last week, will face another tough task against a big, physical Hawks defense. ... The Blue Devils have a solid defense of their own ranking ninth in Class AAAAAA (111, 13.8 ppg) but will have a tough matchup against Mill Creek QB Cameron Turley, who had a season-high 289 yards passing with 3 TDs last week. Despite a reworked offense in 2015, the Hawks are sixth in scoring in AAAAAA at 41.5 ppg. 

NORTH GWINNETT at MEADOWCREEK
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Meadowcreek Community Stadium, Lawrenceville
-- NORTH GWINNETT (3-5, 1-4 Region 7-AAAAAA): Defeated Duluth 53-7 last week
-- MEADOWCREEK (2-6, 0-5 Region 7-AAAAAA): Lost 56-0 to Mountain View last week
-- NOTABLE: North Gwinnett leads series 5-0. The Bulldogs won 50-6 in 2014. ... Neither team is still alive for a playoff berth and both are looking for some momentum heading into next season. The Bulldogs need two wins to avoid their first losing season since 2003. ... North Gwinnett found some offense last week after scoring just 39 total points in a four-game losing streak. The Bulldogs offense should have more opportunities this week against the fourth-worst defense in Class AAAAAA (343 points, 42.8 ppg). ... The Mustangs have averaged just 15 ppg but the North Gwinnett defense has been generous as well this season yielding 32.3 ppg

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN at TOWNS COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Frank McClure Stadium, Hiawassee
-- PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN (0-8, 0-6 Region 8-A): Lost 42-7 to Athens Academy last week
-- TOWNS COUNTY (1-8, 1-6 Region 8-A): Lost 49-0 to Commerce last week
-- NOTABLE: Towns County leads series 1-0. The Indians won 20-3 in 2014 in first-ever meeting between the two schools. ... It is the season finale for the Indians, who need a win to match last year’s win total. ... Don’t expect a high-scoring affair in this one despite two shaky defenses. ... Towns County has scored just 81 points (9.0 ppg) while the Storm has scored a Class A third-worst 48 points (6.0 ppg) on the season. However, the Indians have allowed the fifth-most points in Class A (308, 34.2 ppg) while Providence has given up the seventh-most points (286, 33.2 ppg) on defense.

RIVERSIDE MILITARY at UNION COUNTY
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Mike Colwell Memorial Stadium, Blairsville
-- RIVERSIDE MILITARY (1-7, 0-4 Region 8-AA): Lost 39-0 to Greene County last week
-- UNION COUNTY (7-1, 3-1 Region 8-AA): Bye last week, lost 49-3 to Rabun County two weeks ago
-- NOTABLE: Union County leads series 5-2. The Panthers won 42-27 in 2014. ... The Panthers have had two weeks to rebound from its disappointing loss to Rabun in what was essentially for the region title. They also have been holding their breath on if Sr. QB Joseph Mancuso will be able to return from a knee injury suffered in the Rabun game. Mancuso is expected to play some, according to coaches, but as to how much is uncertain. ... The Panthers can still clinch second place with a win this week and then a win over Washington-Wilkes next week so they cannot afford a letdown. ... A loss this week, however, could put them in danger of falling as far as fourth. ... Riverside has really struggled on offense scoring the second-fewest points in Class AA (50, 6.2 ppg) and just 19 points (4.7 ppg) in region play. ... Defensively the Eagles have allowed 28 ppg while the Panthers are still seventh in scoring in Class AA (296, 37 ppg) despite managing just one field goal against Rabun County, which leads Class AA in defense.

SALEM at FLOWERY BRANCH
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Falcons Field, Flowery Branch
-- RADIO: WDUN AM 550
-- SALEM (4-4, 3-4 Region 8-AAAAA): Lost 31-10 to No. 4 Lanier last week
-- FLOWERY BRANCH (5-3, 4-3 Region 8-AAAAA): Bye last week, defeated Apalachee 41-6 two weeks ago
-- NOTABLE: Flowery Branch leads series 5-0. The Falcons won 7-6 in 2014. ... It’s simple for both of these teams: lose and you’re eliminated from any postseason play. And both teams are heading in opposite directions. ... The Falcons have won 4 of their last 5 while the Seminoles have dropped four straight. The Branch has found its offense during that stretch. After scoring just 34 points in their first three games with two shutouts, the Falcons have averaged 31.2 ppg since. ... Salem has scored just 25 points over its past three games while the Falcons defense is yielding just 15.7 ppg on the season. ... Flowery Branch could still climb to third if it wins out, which would include a win over Gainesville, and the Red Elephants and Winder-Barrow lose out.

STEPHENS COUNTY at NORTH OCONEE
-- WHEN: 7:30 p.m. 
-- WHERE: Titans Stadium, Bogart
-- STEPHENS COUNTY (7-1, 5-0 Region 8-AAAA): Defeated Madison County 39-13 last
-- NORTH OCONEE (4-4, 3-2 Region 8-AAAA): Lost 56-7 to No. 3 Buford last week
-- NOTABLE: North Oconee leads series 1-0. The Titans won 21-14 in overtime in 2014. ... A huge game for both teams. The Indians may already have clinched a playoff berth but are still chasing a region title. They will travel to No. 3 Buford next week for a showdown for the title regardless of what happens this Friday. ... The Titans are locked in a tie with North Hall for third place but could still finish second with a win over the Indians, a win next week over Madison County, and a Stephens County loss to Buford next week. A loss, however, could push them into fourth place and maybe even out of the playoffs altogether depending on next week’s action. ... The Titans have struggled against the top teams. In their four losses (teams are 25-5 combined) they have scored just 28 total points and given up 45.2 ppg. In their four wins (teams are 7-25 combined), they have scored 29.2 ppg and yielded just 28 total points. ... Stephens County is riding a 6-game winning streak scoring 25.5 ppg and allowed just 73 points (12.1 ppg).

Lanier football travels to Winder-Barrow tonight in a key Region 8-AAAAA showdown. The Longhorns can repeat as 8-AAAAA champs with a win.

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