Last week was mostly what we expected, but we went an unimpressive 10-4 (71%) in our predictions. We’re aiming for better in Week 1 action.

THE LOCALS

Habersham Central @ Madison County

The Raiders look to put the Week 0 heartbreaker in the rearview mirror when traveling to Madison County. Should be a good one. PREDICTION: Habersham Central Wins

Lumpkin County vs White County

The Indians won in blowout fashion in a way they haven’t since 2011 in Week 0, and look to show visiting White County that this rivalry is as good as ever. White County officially begins its season and expectations are sky high. PREDICTION: White County Wins

Dawson County vs Chestatee

The new-look Tigers showed guts and poise in a last minute win at Habersham in Week 0, while Chestatee got obliterated by a solid North Hall team in a rivalry matchup. PREDICTION: Dawson County Wins

Union County vs East Hall

The Panthers kick off 2018 against an East Hall team that faced a brutal defeat against Flowery Branch. Pierson Allison makes his debut as the starting QB for Union. PREDICTION: Union County Wins

#3 Rabun County @ North Murray

The Wildcats are coming off their first regular season loss in three years in a heartbreaker vs Bremen. They travel to North Murray in non-region action before a bye week. PREDICTION: Rabun County Wins

Stephens County @ Hart County

The Indians earned a hard-fought physical win over Franklin County and look to keep the intensity in a long-time rivalry matchup against Hart County. PREDICTION: Fan Vote

Banks County @ Franklin County

The Leopards were shut out against Jackson County, so they’re hungry for that first win against Franklin! PREDICTION: Franklin County Wins

THE REST

Predicted winners in bold….

#2 Buford vs Jonesboro

Johnson vs West Hall

Denmark vs Cherokee Bluff

Gainesville vs North Forsyth

Riverside Military vs King’s Ridge

Lakeview Academy vs Strong Rock

North Hall @ Jackson County

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