The brackets

for the state soccer playoffs in all classifications have been unveiled,

and although a few slots have yet to be filled, local schools know where

they are playing and against whom.

Local fans

will not have to travel far in the early going, with McIntosh and Starr's

Mill hosting first-round action in boys and girls competition.

The AAAAA girls

tourney starts next Wednesday with 32 teams in first-round matches that

include Lee County at McIntosh, Tift County at Starr's Mill, Newnan at

Colquitt County and East Coweta at Lowndes. Second-round matches are slated

for May 13, with quarterfinals May 17, semifinals May 21, and the championship

set for May 24.

In AAAAA boys

action, the first round is Tuesday. Area matches include Valdosta at McIntosh,

Tift County at Starr's Mill, Fayette County at Colquitt County, and Newnan

at Lowndes. Subsequent rounds are scheduled for May 12, 16, and 20, with

the championship May 23.

Sandy Creek

is in the girls AAAA playoffs, with a first-round match next Wednesday

at Ware County. Dates for subsequent rounds are the same as for the AAAAA

girls.

The Landmark

Christian boys squad is in the AA/A bracket, which has only 16 teams,

with a road game against Pacelli May 8. Future rounds will be played May

16 and 20, with a May 23 championship date.

Complete brackets

in all classifications can be found at http:ghsa.assignor.net.

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