The regular

season will end for several teams tonight and many of those teams will

be looking to finish on a positive note. Several other local teams, most

notably Starr's Mill, Landmark Christian and Sandy Creek, will most likely

have a longer season by going to the state playoffs.

In what is

likely to become a yearly tradition, Starr's Mill (7-2) will take on Fayette

County (2-7) for "The Rock" trophy. There have been lots of

events this week leading up to the game and afterwards a concert will

be held at the Villages Amphitheater. Both the Tigers and Panthers have

had a bye week leading up to this match, so both teams should be well

rested and ready to play. A win for Starr's Mill seals a region championship,

while a Tiger win assures Fayette County of a year of bragging rights.

The Panthers

have to be the favorites in the game as they have a great running game

and a stingy defense. Fayette County has hung in there in most of their

games this year and could present a problem for Starr's Mill if the score

is close late. The game will take place at Tiger Stadium.

East Coweta

(4-5) hopes to get break even this season with a win over their rival,

the Newnan Cougars (4-5). Both teams are in an unfamiliar position going

into this game as one or both of them is typically jockeying for postseason

position at this time of year. East Coweta has gone 4-2 in their last

six games and defeated Starr's Mill during that time. Newnan has lost

four games in a row. Both teams will be fighting with all they have as

neither wants to finish the season with a losing record.

Sandy Creek

(6-2) will have one more game after tonight's home game against Pebblebrook

(5-3). The Patriots are in second place in the region behind Douglas County

and they would like to keep it that way. The Patriots showed lots of heart

last week coming back from a 21-0 deficit to beat Woodward Academy 28-21

in overtime. If they use that tremendous win to stay focused they should

defeat Pebblebrook and go into their road game at Northgate next week

with a 7-2 record and a hold on runner-up in the region.

Landmark Christian

(8-0) has a game against Mt. Zion, Carroll next week but tonight they

host Our Lady of Mercy. The Bobcats (2-7) have dealt with many injuries

while playing in their first full varsity season. According to Coach Alan

Gordon, Ralph Woolfolk may see some time at quarter