PERRY, Ga. — The playoffs are winding down and Football Friday Night is back with more action. This week offered up some big upsets, a couple of nail-biters, and one Central Georgia team booked its ticket to the state championship game in Atlanta.
Here is a look at a roundup of scores and highlights from around Central Georgia:
Game Of the Week:
Perry 28, Starr's Mill 24
The Perry Panthers are heading to their first state championship game in program history. This is historic but the Panthers aren't going to be satisfied with just getting to the state championship game against Stockbridge. They will look to build of the momentum they've been able to build over the last few weeks including a comeback win over Starr's Mill on Friday night. Quarterback Colter Ginn returning from injury has been such a big boost for this team but he will need to be at his best if this team is going to take home the title.
Three Stars
FPD: This team took home a GIAA title and is on top for the first time since 1985. This is a special moment for the Vikings, especially for first year head coach Brett Collier.
John Milledge: For the first time in a very long time the Trojans are not champions but what a run this team win on. This team won more than 60 games in a row and took home a few titles during the run. The loss to Valwood ends one of the best runs in the country. Odds are this team will be back here next year.
Telfair County: The season ends with a loss in the semifinals but what a run it was for this team. This will be one they will remember for awhile even if it didn't end with the elusive state title.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD
A Division 1
- Prince Avenue Christian 49, Bryan County 14
- Swainsboro 24, Brooks County 17
A Division 2
- Manchester 35, Telfair County 13
- Bowdon 35, Schley County 31
AA
- Pierce County 35, Fitzgerald 7
- Rockmart 34, Cook 24
AAA
- Cedar Grove 49, Calvary Day 42
- Savannah Christian 51, Carver (Columbus) 26
AAAA
- Stockbridge 45, Benedictine 31
- Perry 28, Starr's Mill 24
AAAAA
- Creekside 28, Jefferson 17
- Coffee 33, Cartersville 18,
AAAAAA
- Thomas County Central 13, Marist 7
- Woodward Academy 24, Douglas County 21
AAAAAAA
- Walton 41, Camden County 25
- Milton 45, Grayson 35
GIAA
AA
- Edmund Burke 16, Gatewood 10
AAA
- Valwood 42, John Milledge 21
AAAA
- FPD 44, Brookstone 24
WHAT’S NEXT?
Perry is heading to its first state championship game in program history. The Panthers will look to bring a title back home to Central Georgia.