They say

time flies when you're having fun and there is no doubt

that both the Sandy Creek and Starr's Mill football teams

are having fun.

Last

season, the Panthers finished with a 4-6 record, while

Sandy Creek went 2-8. This year, both teams are in

playoff contention. Starr's Mill is 7-2, while Sandy

Creek is 6-3. Tonight is the final game of the season for

both teams and winning is of ultimate importance for both

teams.

The

Panthers will play the Forest Park Panthers (4-5) at Tara

Stadium. Last week, Starr's Mill came out flat against

Woodward Academy and lost 33-10. The Panthers must come

out energized on both sides of the ball and their offense

must depend on the players that have brought them to this

point. Their strength has been in their ground attack.

Craig Maddock, Reuben Houston, LaDon Cooper and even

quarterback Brad McClaren have had much success running

the ball this season.

If Starr's

Mill comes out and plays the type of game that they have

played all season, they should not have too much trouble

with Forest Park. Forest Park is athletic and fast but

certainly not the power that it once was.

Sandy

Creek's Patriots had an amazing game last week and showed

everybody what kind of heart they have. Down 13-0, Gavin

Bourgeois led the team back, recovering a fumble and

making an interception for touchdowns.

This week,

they will play Jonesboro (2-7) at Twelve Oaks Stadium.

Jonesboro has had an off season but should not be

overlooked. Sandy Creek's defense must lead the team and

the ground game featuring J.R. Lemon and Mark Lawson will

need to get involved early.

East Coweta

(8-2) is done with its regular season, but tickets have

gone on sale for the playoff game next Friday. All 1999

season ticket holders may purchase reserved seat tickets

Friday, Nov. 12 and Monday, Nov. 15. All remaining

tickets will be available on a first come, first served

basis. Call 770-254-2850.