The McIntosh Chiefs did not start off as well as they

would have liked. They lost to the Pebblebrook Falcons

37-13. Pebblebrook made the state playoffs last year and appeared

to dominate the Chiefs from the kickoff. The Chiefs will travel

to LaGrange this Friday to take on last years region winners,

the Grangers. LaGrange beat Troup County last week 27-18.

Starr's Mill lost to the Riverdale Raiders in their

season opener and first varsity game ever, 56-13. Riverdale was a

playoff team last year and appears to be a contender again this

year. The Panthers will be tested again this Friday as they

challenge Morrow at home.

Sandy Creek was defeated at the hands of Morrow on

Saturday, . They will face off against Henry County at home on Friday.

Henry County lost to Jones County last week 14-6.

The Landmark War Eagles lost to the Greater Atlanta

Christian Spartans 41-15 last Friday. The Spartans are one of the top

teams in the State and some tough competition for a team like the

War Eagles who play an ironman style of football. Landmark will

play Lovett this Friday at home. Lovett lost to Westminster last week

21-13, but is a formidable AA opponent.

As the region enters the second week of high school football,

it is important to remember that the season is long and no team is

a lock nor completely out of it either. A win last week may give

a team false confidence while a loss may be the wake up call to a

dormant competitive spirit. It is important to remember that

the spontaneous nature of sports is what draws us to them.

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