Friday Game Night

It wasn't always pretty, but three area football programs found more than effective ways to march on through the postseason on Friday, as Buford, Gainesville and North Gwinnett each battled into the state semifinals.

Anyone wondering just how good the Buford defense REALLY is found out Friday night.

For all of Gainesville's precision and explosiveness, the Red Elephants have more than their share of grit and determination.

Displaying the kind of determination with which they have come to be known, the Jefferson Dragons battled until the end but could not keep their title defense alive on Friday.

After watching film of Mundy

If we thought challenges abounded last week for area teams in the playoffs, this week could be even more dangerous. Four area teams fell last week and the four area teams still alive can expect a fight in the football playoffs this week.

For most programs around the state, Friday

As someone fortunate enough to be able to witness firsthand many of the exciting and not-to-be-forgotten moments over the year, this past season offered some of my most enjoyable moments covering high school football.

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