McIntosh went

searching for its first win of the season last Friday and fell just short.

The Chiefs

hosted the Stockbridge Tigers, also looking for their first win of the

season, and lost 14-13.

Stockbridge

struck first but missed the extra point attempt. The Chiefs then scored

13 unanswered points over the course of the next three quarters with two

field goals from Omar Jarun and a five yard touchdown run from Nick Achor.

Scott Prah

and Yakov Baum each had interceptions for the Chiefs, but it was an interception

McIntosh's hopes for a last-second win.

McIntosh (0-8)

will travel to Tara Stadium in Jonesboro Saturday to take on North Clayton

(3-5) at 5 p.m.

Starr's Mill

faced Eagle's Landing last Friday and won 51-6. The Panthers (7-2) scored

20 points in the first quarter and held the Golden Eagles to 115 yards

of offense for the entire game.

Starr's Mill

got touchdowns from Recarta Heard, who had three on the night, Chris Strauch,

who had two touchdowns, and Patrick Mullinix who ran 28 yards for a score.

Jon Vickers added a field goal for Starr's Mill.

The defense

produced three fumble recoveries, four sacks and an interception. Starr's

Mill gets a bye this week before traveling to Newnan to close out the

regular season. The Panthers must defeat the Cougars to make the playoffs.

Fayette County

won't make the playoffs this year, but they proved they were a much improved

team by winning their fifth game of the season last Friday with a 29-13

win over Morrow. The Tigers had touchdown runs from Antonio Barlow and

Corey Burton, a touchdown pass from Jeff Crisp to Tyler Watts, two field

goals from John Deraney and a safety. One of Deraney's field goals was

a 48-yarder, setting a new school record. The Tigers (5-4) end the season

Friday as they host Evans (1-8).

Sandy Creek's

playoff hopes were dashed last Friday as they fell to Rockdale County

17-3. Jenna Thomason gave Sandy Creek its only points of the game as several

Patriot drives stalled out. Brett Hodgson, Riley Swanson and Brooks Martin

each had a fumble recovery. Rockdale scored one touchdown on a punt return

and one on a blocked field goal. Sandy Creek (2-6) travels to take on

Salem (3-5) Friday.

Landmark Christian

(5-3) got back in the win column Friday by defeating Heard County 28-7.

Sean Hill scored two touchdowns for the playoff bound War Eagles as he

ran in two reverses, one for 83 yards and one for 49 yards. Landmark will

host Mt. Zion, Carroll (3-4) Friday.

It was a first

for many things for the Bobcats of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School.

Their first-ever homecoming week ended on a positive note as Mercy found

the right formula and beat Walker High 21-12. It was the first time in

school history that the football program assured itself of a non-losing

record as the Bobcats ran their record to 5-4 (2-1 in varsity competition).

Mercy has had

their troubles finding the end zone the past four games but Friday night

they relied heavily on their ground attack to score three times. The Bobcat

defense continued their aggressive and attacking style of play, allowing

Walker a touchdown resulting from a fumbled snap that Walker recovered

on the Mercy eight yard line and a long run late in the fourth quarter

with the games outcome no longer in doubt.

Mercy scored

first when running back Jeff Smith took a pitch and sprinted down the

middle for a 56-yard touchdown. Smith finished the game with 22 carries

and 164 rushing yards.

The Bobcats

also scored on a 1-yard dive from fullback Chris Calle, who recorded 50

yards on 15 carries. The final score came on a quarterback sneak by Ralph

Woolfolk to put the game away. The Mercy defense was lead by linebackers

Matt Gill and Ryan Sling, as they each recorded 10 tackles. Defensive

back Quentin Jones ended a Walker drive with an interception.

Mercy will

end its season Friday by hosting Blessed Trinity at 7:30 p.m.

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