In the first round of the state playoffs, many of our local teams closed the book on the season. However, a handful still remain!
Dawson County and Stephens County were both upset in the first round of the state playoffs, both falling at home. Union County fell on the road. Banks County, who’s opponent forfeit, faces an uphill battle in the second round. Rabun County and Commerce both look to get to the Quarterfinals with a win Friday night!
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
#3 Rabun (10-0) vs #8 Vidalia (9-2) – FRIDAY at 7:30 PM, Tiger
The Wildcats used a career-night by senior Cal Drummond (306 rushing yards, 4 TD) to get past BEST Academy, who gave Rabun a brief third quarter scare. Bailey Fisher and Drummond will look to repeat their offensive success in a second round matchup with Vidalia. This will be a much tougher contest.
HISTORY: First ever meeting between the two schools.
#6 Commerce (8-2) vs #10 Taylor (10-1) – FRIDAY at 7:30 PM, Commerce
The Tigers will rely on senior running back Cole Chancey and fellow classmate Will Thomas to defend the homefield and get back to the quarterfinals for a third straight season.
HISTORY: First ever meeting between the two schools.
Banks (7-4) at #1 Benedictine (11-0) – FRIDAY at 7:30 PM, Savannah
Benedictine is the heavy favorite to win the 2A State title. Banks County will need Griffin Goodwin to play the game of his life, along with junior Clayton Dykhouse and senior Bryce Bennett. The defense will have its work cut out for it in Savannah.
HISTORY: First ever meeting between the two schools.
OTHER LOCAL GAMES:
#2 Buford vs Jones
#4 Jefferson vs West Laurens
West Hall @ #2 Thomson
Feature Photo by Bobby Escoe
