In region 4-AAAA, Sandy Creek has one final tune-up before the clash

for the region title at Creekside next Friday. This Friday, Sandy Creek

will play host to Alexander (1-7). The Patriots (8-0) defeated Haralson

County 35-14 last week. Sandy Creek trailed 14-7 early in the match but

went on to score three unanswered touchdowns for the win. Jamal Rome

had three touchdowns in the win, while Josh Haney threw touchdown passes

to Brent Brewer and Terrance Roberts. Sandy Creek is assured of at least

a second place finish in the region, which means a home game for the

first round of the state playoffs.

Whitewater High School (5-3) is playing a non-region schedule and won't

be in the playoffs this year. The Wildcats are hoping for a strong finish

though and they got