Rush ready for playoffs, Buford ready for GAC

Warren County coach David Daniel suffered fractures around his cheek, nose and right eye that will require major reconstructive surgery as a result of a brawl that occurred following the Screaming Devils game against Hancock Central. According to witnesses, a Hancock Central player first hit a Warren County player with a helmet outside of the Warren County locker room before then striking Daniel in the face. Warren County Schools Superintendent Carole Jean Carey had a request for a GBI investigation denied by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, but she and the board attorney are seeking help from the Attorney General. Assistant coach Jim Turner is serving as acting head coach though Carey says Daniel is still “coaching from afar.” The GHSA has asked both schools for an account.

The Grayson/Brookwood rivalry was revved up a level recently when Grayson students released a Youtube video rapping about the game. The video had over 30,000 views at press deadline.

Rush Propst appears to have the defensive woes the troubled Colquitt County one year ago solved and the Packers could truly be a force come playoff time. The defense has stepped up this year, allowing just 11 points per game, down from 31 points per game one year ago. In region play, that number decreases even more as the Packers have allowed 9.5 points per game. Colquitt County defeated Lowndes 34-7 to move to 2-0 in region play and push the Vikings to the bottom of Region 1-5A.

The stage has been set for the Region 6A-AA showdown everyone was waiting for: No. 1 Buford at 8-0 hosting No. 3 GAC, 7-0 on the year. Both team average around 48 points per game offensively but GAC has given up an average of 18 points per game while Buford gives up just over a field goal per contest. GAC’s offense has kicked it into a higher gear in preparation for the matchup with the Wolves, splurging for 69 against Decatur and 62 against Clarkston its last two times out.

Savannah Christian has made it to the state championship game the last two seasons. In 2009 the Raiders entered the game undefeated while in 2010 Savannah Christian had one loss on its schedule. If Donald Chumley’s team wants another unblemished record entering the 2011 playoffs, its toughest task may be when the Raiders travel to 7-0 Calvary Day this Friday.