Monday, August 29, 2011

Georgia HS looks good against out-of-state foes

The state of Georgia welcomed in some out of state competition and to the large part had some real success. North Gwinnett hosted its annual National High School Gridiron Challenge and the Bulldogs thumped East St. Louis 41-0 behind the efforts of Donnie Miles and Chad Scott…Grayson also took part in the challenge, jumping out to a 42-7 lead on Edgewater thanks to outstanding play by Nick Schuessler and Wayne Gallman. The Rams won 49-21. Grayson and North Gwinnett are both ranked in the Score Atlanta 5A football poll…

Colquitt County rallied but also took care of Madison County (FL), Darlington beat Dade Christian (FL) and Rabun County edged out Hayesville (NC) 17-14…

A few upsets raised eyebrows as ELCA and Carrollton both fell. Eagles Landing Christian Academy nearly toppled Alabama power Briarwood Christian, but ELCA came up just short 21-18. Carrollton meanwhile fell to Oxford (AL) 34-24…

Cairo is a traditional power that has won state titles in recent memory while Drew (Clayton County) is just one year removed from playing its first varsity schedule, but Drew gave the Syrupmakers everything they could handle. Cairo held a 7-0 lead with under two to play before Drew scored a touchdown. Cairo was able to then thwart a two-point conversion attempt and survive a game-winning field goal attempt to hold on for the 7-6 win…

Finally the Brookwood boys cross country team won its fourth-consecutive Walton/Peachtree Ridge Stage Races, held at the Rivergreen Complex. The Broncos team is the defending Class 5A state champions. Harrison won the girls event.

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