Starr's Mill

entered the state football playoffs last Friday by hosting the Benedictine

Cadets. The field was slick from a day full of rain, but the Panthers

had no trouble marching up and down the field on their way to a 31-14

win.

Starr's Mill

scored the first 10 points thanks to a 38 yard field goal from Jon Vickers

and a two yard touchdown run by Recarta Heard after an interception from

Johnny Edwards was returned to the Benedictine nine yard line. The Cadets

did not score until midway through the second quarter when they scored

off of a four yard touchdown reception. Starr's Mill answered back with

impressive runs by Chris Strauch and a three yard touchdown reception

at the half.

The Panthers

continued their domination in the second half with a 36 yard touchdown

run by Strauch. Benedictine scored a minute later with a 30 yard touchdown

reception and looked to get back in the game after the Panthers were forced

to punt on their next possession. Howver, a Cadet fumble on their 10 yard

line turned the tides again as Strauch had a seven yard touchdown run

soon after. Strauch finished with 161 yards on the night, while Clark

added 81.

The Panthers

must travel this Friday as they are scheduled to take on Northside, Warner

Robins. The Eagles (9-0) have only given up 64 points all season. They

defeated Coffee 52-14 last Friday and will present a challenge for the

Panthers.

Landmark Christian

won last Friday as well. The War Eagles hosted Bremen and won 28-13. Eric

Worrell had 147 ayrds rushing and two touchdowns for Landmark, while linebacker

Ben King had 17 tackles and a 24 yard touchdown reception. The War Eagle

defense was very impressive, not allowing a Bremen first down until the

third quarter. This Friday Landmark will travel and will finally play

Athens Academy. They were originally scheduled to take on the Spartans

on Sept. 14, but the game was rescheduled for Nov. 30 and then cancelled.

The two teams will battle now for a quarterfinal spot.

Athens Academy

(8-1) lost to Greater Atlanta Christian in their first game of the season,

they have gone undefeated since. The Spartans have outscored their opponents

277-77 this season. They defeated Wesleyan, 30-7 last week.

East Coweta

hosted Wayne County last Friday and won 41-13. The Indians were lead by

Preston Stricklin who ran for 181 yards and four touchdowns. Derek White

contributed 130 yards and a touchdown as East Coweta ran up 486 yards

of offense against Wayne County. The Indians will host Westside,Macon

on Friday. Westside (9-2) lost to Dacula and Northside this season and

defeated Colquitt County, 9-7 last week. In their nine wins this season,

they have only given up 60 points. The Seminoles will have their hands

full this week against an Indian offense that is multi-faceted and explosive.

All kickoffs

are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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