Author: Lawrence Morgan
6A Public
#3 Bowdon Red Devils (2-0):
Impressive home opener Friday verse cross county rival Bremen. The Devils were down 28-13 with 3 minutes to go in the 3rd Q and scored 19 unanswered points to knock of the then #14 AA Blue Devils 32-28. This Week: The Red Devils continue their tour of 5AA facing their 3rd opponent from the Region in as many weeks. Haralson County is smarting after being upset by Manchester on the road and will make a tall task for Bowdon.
Mt. Zion Eagles (2-0):
The Eagles have outscored their 1st two opponents by an average score of 45-10. Junior Malachi Ackles has been as advertised accounting for 6 of the Eagles TDs. This Week: Tough test on the road as they travel to Fairburn to face Landmark who upset #8 Christian Heritage on Friday and last week took Bremen to the wire.
Armuchee Indians (1-0):
The Indians beat Towns Co. 31-14 on Friday. The Indians start 1-0 in back to back seasons for the 1st time since 2010-11.Senior RB Alex Wright had 111 yds including a 43 yd TD. This Week: The Indians travel to the West side of the county to face former 7AA rival Coosa who is coming off a 48-13 loss at Trion.
Trion Bulldogs (1-0):
Bulldog Junior QB Logan Eller helped lead Trion to a big opening win at home, 48-13 over Coosa. Senior RB Rob Brown had over 100 yds and 4 TDs in the win. This Week: Trion hosts one of the best defenses in NWGA, the Model Blue Devils. After a rough 1st half verse Sonoraville the Devil D has only allowed 6 pts in their last 6 quarters.
Gordon Lee (1-1):
A year after putting up crazy offensive numbers the Trojans seem to be a defensive minded team in 2021. They shut out AAA LFO 21-0 on Friday Junior Conner Whitman led the Trojans with 8 TT and added a TD on offense. This Week: Special edition Thursday night game as the Trojans battle their 2nd 6AAA team in a row when they make the trip to LaFayette.
7A Private
#14 Darlington Tigers (0-1):
The Tigers dropped a nail biter to #8 Whitefield Academy 14-13. Junior Eli Thompson had a big game for the Tigers interception 2 passes, 9TT and scored a receiving TD on offense. This Week: They head to Alpharetta to face the 0-2 St. Francis Knights. 2 weeks ago they battled fellow 7A North Cobb Christian close. Should be a good test on the road.
Christian Heritage Lions (0-2):
Not the start to 2021 the Lions wanted but they ran into 2 buzzsaws early. This Week: They host 1-0 Kings Ridge Christian that is coming off a 27-15 win over Greene County.