It has been announced that I will be calling the Class A championship game on Saturday December 10 LIVE from the Georgia Dome on GPB TV. Therefore I thought I'd throw some info on this Friday's semifinal games at you, just so you can get ready.
Prince Avenue Christian (13-0) at Savannah Christian (13-0)
Savannah Christian won a coin toss, meaning Prince Avenue Christian will need to make the near-nine hour drive for this game. When they do arrive, this battle of two undefeated region champions should be an incredible matchup. Savannah Christian has made the last two Class A championships games and is eyeing a third straight. Will Austin and Nardo Garvin lead the SCPS rushing attack while defensive standout DeAngelo Brown heads up the stout defense held mighty Lincoln County to just 14 points. Josh Gay and Michael Burke join Brown to form the heavy defensive front in a 3-4 look. The defense has given up just seven points per game in the playoffs, up slightly from the 5.6 per game during the year. The offense averages around 40 points per contest, with last week’s 22 points being the lowest total of the year. The Raiders have beaten Dooly County (37-0), Bowdon (38-7) and Lincoln County (22-14) to reach the semifinals. The last two years, SCPS has beaten Wesleyan and Darlington before falling in the title game. The Raiders won Region 3-A. Prince Avenue forced four turnovers in the 20-15 victory over Bremen. The reason for the Wolverines run though has been its explosive offense. The offensive line has been mashing opposing defenses while allowing the running game to churn up yardage to the tune of 328 yards and 31.7 points per game. Prince Avenue has rushed for nearly 4000 yards this season. Wingback Rob Farriba and quarterback Carl Mattox have a firm grasp on the offense for coach Mark Farriba. Both players also excel for a defense that gives up just seven points per game. On special teams, Prince Avenue Christian has to like the cold-blooded leg of Adam Hayden, who nailed two second-half field goals to knock off Bremen. The Wolverines have previously taken down Charlton County 21-3 and Washington Wilkes 21-8 after winning Region 8-A.
Landmark Christian (11-2) at ELCA (12-1)
Many people looked at the brackets and thought ELCA could make a final four run, but it is likely few thought Landmark Christian would be one of the four teams remaining. The War Eagles have gone on the road to knock off a 1-seed, a 2-seed and a 3-seed, and are just one of two No. 4 seeds remaining in the state title hunt. In the 28-21 quarterfinal fin over Aquinas, Cantrell Frazier rushed for 71 yards and threw the game-winning screen pass to Jeremiah Kirkland. Kirkland also rushed for 118 yards in the victory. Frazier is a converted receiver playing quarterback. Sam Dobbs does a little bit of everything for Landmark Christian, lining up at quarterback, safety, kick returner and wide receiver. It is at the wide receiver spot where the 6-foot-4 freshman will likely make his mark at the next level. Dobbs will head to San Antonio in January to play in the Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl. Josh Nobles is also a threat on the outside. Eagles Landing Christian Academy can boast one of the nation’s top juniors in running back Keyante Green, though he has been slowed recently with a groin injury. The Chargers have turned to a stable of other backs to help get them to the semifinals and that stable has stepped up. John Tatum, Dalton Etheridge and Joe Walker have each toted the rock when head coach Jonathan Gess has called their number. Walker rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns in the Chargers 51-7 thumping of Seminole County in the quarterfinals. Green is now healthy and could be a force in the semifinal game. Tatum has eclipsed 1500 yards rushing this season and has 31 touchdowns. ELCA has defeated Mt. Paran, Greenville and Seminole to reach the final four. The Chargers finished the regular season with a 6-0 region record, including a 35-14 win over Landmark Christian on October 14.
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