Trends seemed to continue for the local football teams in the third

week of the season, though Whitewater bounced back impressively from

a loss the week before, while Landmark Christian had a bit of a setback

in their loss to Social Circle.

- Region 4-AAAAA: Fayette County (0-3) had their hands full with

the South Gwinnett Comets last Friday. Though the Tigers put up double

digit numbers for the first time this season, the defense had a hard

time trying top slow down South Gwinnett, which put up a lot of points

in the 38-10 win.

Things don't get any easier for Fayette County as they travel

to take on Carrollton (3-0) on Friday. To get to Carrollton High School,

take I-20 West to the Carrollton/Villa Rica Exit; exit, turn left. Go

about 12 miles (you'll see a Ryan's on your right) turn left onto Hwy.

166 Bypass West. Follow to the third light and turn right.

Starr's Mill (3-0) put up big numbers once again with a 35-3 win

over Spalding. Kyle Mccreary rushed for three touchdowns and quarterback

Robby Davis added two touchdown passes in the win.

The Panthers finally get a home game when they host Tri-Cities (0-1)

in their homecoming game. Tri-Cities lost to Lowndes in their only game

of the season 52-0.

- Region 4-AAAA: Sandy Creek (2-0) defeated region rival Northgate

28-10 last Friday. The Patriots put up 14 points in the first half, thanks

to a 40 yard run after a fumble recovery by Brian Brown and a 51 yard

run from quarterback Josh Haney. Though Northgate opened the third quarter

with a field goal, Sandy Creek answered as Tim Rusell scored on a pass

from Haney. Reggie Ellington added the final touchdown with an 88 yard

run. Defensively, the Patriots were solid, with big plays from Michael

Lockett, Rickey Nicholson and Gerren Griffin.

The Patriots will host the McIntosh Chiefs (1-1) on Friday. McIntosh

was off last week.

Whitewater (2-1) bounced back from a second week loss to Heard County

to defeat the McIntosh 'JV' 51-7. Despite a sloppy first quarter,

which featured both teams trading fumbles in a two minute period, Whitewater

put points on the board first with Blake Underwood dashing nine yards

for a touchdown. The Wildcat defense came out fired up after the touchdown.

Falvorees Jones had a sack and Jonathan Bringuel added an interception.

Just as it appeared Whitewater would add another touchdown, McIntosh

recovered a fumble and ran over 90 yards for the equalizer. Whitewater

added 44 unanswered points as Tavarez Dixon, Curdice Neal, Brandon Madison

and Bryce Thomas all added touchdowns. Jonathan Jaurige and Justin Davis

played well on defense.

The Wildcats will be off this week.

- Region 5-A:

Landmark Christian (1-2) suffered a minor setback on Friday as they

lost to Social Circle 26-16.

This week, Landmark will will travel to take on Bowdon (2-1). Bowdon's

wins came against Mt. Zion, Carrollton, 43-16 and Alpharetta, 59-17.

To get to Bowdon, take I-20 west to GA exit 5, Tallapoosa-Bowdon. Turn

on to GA 100 south bound and travel nine miles to the first red light

in downtown Bowdon. Turn right on to GA 166 west bound and travel one

mile to the flashing light.

Our Lady of Mercy (0-3) lost to a speedy Oglethorpe County team, 35-6.

The Bobcats had a hard time slowing down the rushing attack of Oglethorpe.

They will have another challenge this week as they will travel to take

on Bremen (3-0).

To get to Bremen, take I-20 West to the Bremen exit (there is only

one) and turn right. Go to the first red light and bear right on Business

27. Go approximately two miles. When you see a Hardee's on the left,

take the next right onto Laurel Street. Go through a three-way stop to

a four-way stop and go straight at the four-way stop.�

All games on Friday are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.