QB DJ Walton of Evans looks for running room in the second round of the Georgia High ySchool playoffs in Evans on Friday, Nov. 19. 2021. Photo by Mike Adams
Area high schools fought hard this season with several region titles and one team making a state title bid.
Arthur Walker of Silver Bluff, center, rushes up field as Fox Creek defenders Chandler O’Brannon, left, and Quincy Wells pursue in this photo from Friday, Sept. 10.. File photo by Mike Adams
Silver Bluff ended its football season 11-1 after a loss to Gray Collegiate Academy 49-14 in the state AA title game Dec. 3 played at Benedict College in Columbia.
Arthur Walker of Silver Bluff, left, outruns Tyler Robinson for a big gain on Friday, Oct. 22. Photo by Mike Adams
Last year was a COVID-shortened season. The Bulldogs only lost two games – by a total of three points. Those three points cost the Bulldogs in their playoff bid, according to coach De’Angelo Bryant. Getting the state championships was the team’s focus, said high school senior Jaden McLeod.
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On the Georgia side of the Savannah River, the Evans Knights made it to the second round of the AAAAAA-playoffs losing Nov. 19 against the Johns Creek Gladiators 45-14.
DJ Walton of Evans gets the ball knocked loose during a run as the Knights fall to Johns Creek 45-14 in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday, Nov. 19. Photo by Mike AdamsEvans QB DJ Walton, left, battles with Johns Creek defender Terian Williams in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday, Nov. 19. Photo by Mike Adams
The Knights finish the season with a 9-3 record.
Westside High School finished the season 9-3 taking second place in region 4-AA. The Patriots beat Vidalia in the first round of the playoffs 23-21, but lost in the second round Nov. 19 to South Atlanta 22-17.
Westside running back Xzavier Green (4) runs for daylight in the Patriots’ 40-13 victory over the Josey Eagles Oct. 1. Photo by David Bulla.
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Westside’s Saadiq Pasha (23) returns a punt. Photo by Shelbie Summerlin.
Thomson High School finished the season 11-1 overall, winning the 6-AAA region title. The Bulldogs made it to the third round of the playoffs before losing to Appling Co. Nov. 26.21-7.
Thomson in scoring territory early in the game. Photo by Chris Rickerson
The Burke County Bears finished second in their region and lost in the first round of the playoffs against Carver 46-14.
Jaylen Golphin of Burke County, left, catches a touchdown in t he first half as North Augusta’s Marquel Weston defends the play on Friday, Sept. 17. Photo by Mike AdamsCharlie Dorsey of Burke County, left, rushes for positives yards as Jackson Davis of North Augusta tries to make the tackle Sept. 17. Photo by Mike Adams
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