The second week of the high

school football season begins tonight and after tonight many teams should

have a better idea of which way their season is heading.

The premiere match of the evening has to be Starr's Mill (1-0) at Fayette

County (1-0).

The game between the Panthers and the Tigers features two experienced

quarterbacks, Brad McClaren and Nathaniel Enloe, and equally strong running

games. The Panthers got solid performances from Jason Laney, Reuben Houston

and Drew Cofty last week, while Drew Furey and Josh Davis combined for

close to 200 yards in last week's game for the Tigers.

Panther coach Mike Earwood expects this to be a very physical game. "When

two teams from the same area play and it becomes a rivalry situation,

they seem to turn it up a notch," he said.

The Sandy Creek Patriots (0-1) face another tough squad Friday when

they host Oconee County (0-1). Oconee County was the AAA state champ last

year and barely lost its first game of this season. The Patriots have

a solid defense and an explosive offense that was frustrated last week

to take this one early.

The East Coweta Indians (0-0) finally get their season underway with a

game at Eagle's Landing (1-0). The Indians had an extra week to practice

after a mediocre jamboree against Northgate and Sandy Creek. They are

a young team but have some weapons on both sides of the ball and are gaining

confidence with each snap.

Eagle's Landing is a decent squad but last week's win over Union Grove

isn't very indicative. This is Union Grove's first year playing varsity

and the team is very young and inexperienced.

The Northgate Vikings (1-0) are looking to improve their offensive performance

this week and, though they are on the road, they shouldn't have a problem.

Their opponent is Union Grove (0-1). Last week, the Vikings defeated Macon

County (7-0), but need to execute better on offense. The team was without

running back Marlon Cruver last week, but has a talented backfield and

receiving corps. Look for all the pieces of the Northgate puzzle to fit

together this week.

Landmark Christian School (0-1) lost to the Wesleyan Wolves last week

but there are still many positives for the War Eagles. According to Coach

Fred Gilkeson, the defense played well, getting solid performances from

Wren Giddy, Luke Crow, Ben King and Ray Ross. The main problem for Landmark

was offensive drives stalling due to turnovers. This week the War Eagles

host Madison Academy, Ala.

(0-1), a team that likes to pass and will test the defensive backs of

any squad.

The McIntosh Chiefs have a bye this week and will use the extra time to

prepare for their game against the Morrow Mustangs. All kickoffs for this

Friday are scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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