There was plenty of movement for area teams in the latest Georgia Sports Writers Association High School Football Poll released this week, including one new program in the rankings.
Dawson County jumped into the Class 3A top 10 for the first time this season following a 38-21 defeat of Denmark. The Tigers (4-0) come in ninth as they begin play in Region 7-3A this week against Lumpkin County (2-2).
Meanwhile, Buford, Flowery Branch, Rabun County and Commerce each climbed their respective rankings, while Jefferson held firm at No. 9 in Class 3A. The Dragons (3-1) defeated Gainesville 42-10 last week and begin play in Region 8-3A against East Jackson (1-3) this week.
In Class 5A, Buford edged up one spot to No. 2. The Wolves (3-1) are coming off a 54-27 win over Newton and will take on Class 7A No. 5 Archer (3-1) this week in a massive non-region tilt in Lawrenceville. The game will br broadcast live on WDUN AM 550.
Flowery Branch also climbed to from sixth to fifth in Class 4A despite sitting through a bye last week. The Falcons (3-0) travel to face Gainesville (0-4) on Friday in a game broadcast live on WDUN FM 102.9.
In Class 2A, Rabun County continued its ascent from sixth to fifth following a 42-20 defeat of Putnam. The Wildcats (3-1, 1-0 Region 8-2A) will tackle Monticello at home on (1-3, 0-1) Friday in Tiger.
Commerce also jumped two places in Class A to eighth. The Tigers (4-0) hammered Providence 56-0 last week and travel to face Madison County (2-3) this Friday.
Also receiving votes in the rankings was North Hall. The Trojans (4-0) fought back to defeat White County 27-20 last week and will travel to face Cherokee Bluff (0-4) on Friday.
The Associated Press 2018 Georgia Football Prep Poll
After Sept. 14 games
The Top Ten teams in the Georgia Sports Writers Association High School Football Poll of the 2018 season with first-place votes in parentheses and total points (area teams in bold):
Class 7A
1. Colquitt County (13) 139 1
2. Walton 120 3
3. Grayson (1) 118 2
4. Parkview 88 5
5. Archer 70 7
6. North Gwinnett 69 4
7. Milton 45 6
8. McEachern 42 9
9. Lowndes 32 8
10. Hillgrove 20 10
Others receiving votes: Marietta 13, Roswell 12, North Cobb 3, Mill Creek 1.
Dropped Out: None.
Class 6A
1. Lee County (14) 140 1
2. Coffee 124 2
3. Harrison 112 3
4. Creekside 88 7
5. Shiloh 78 10
6. Valdosta 60 6
7. Alpharetta 51 9
8. Tucker 46 5
9. Northside-Warner Robins 36 8
10. Glynn Academy 13 4
Others receiving votes: Douglas County 12, Stephenson 8, Allatoona 4, Effingham County 3, Mays 1.
Dropped Out: None.
Class 5A
1. Rome (14) 140 1
2. Buford 119 3
3. Stockbridge 101 4
4. Jones County 87 6
5. Carrollton 80 5
6. Wayne County 76 7
7. Warner Robins 68 2
8. Ware County 37 8
9. Dutchtown 25 NR
10.Southwest Dekalb 20 9
Others receiving votes: Kell 8, Upson-Lee 1, Veterans 1.
Dropped Out: Kell.
Class 4A
1. Blessed Trinity (14) 140 1
2. Cartersville 121 3
3. Mary Persons 108 4
4. St. Pius X 98 5
5. Flowery Branch 63 6
6. Marist 61 2
7. Troup County 60 8
8. Eastside 45 7
9. Burke County 33 9
10. Woodward Academy 17 NR
Others receiving votes: Perry 9, Thomson 7, Richmond Academy 4, Chapel Hill 3, Sandy Creek 1.
Dropped Out: Thomson.
Class 3A
1. Calhoun (14) 140 1
2. Cedar Grove 123 3
3. Monroe Area 96 4
4. Peach County 86 2
5. Greater Atlanta Christian 81 7
6. Benedictine 65 5
(tie) Westminster 65 6
8. Jefferson 42 8
9. Dawson County 19 NR
10. Pierce County 15 9
Others receiving votes: Pace Academy 13, Pike County 7, Liberty County 7, North Hall 3, SE Bulloch 1.
Dropped Out: Pace Academy.
Class 2A
1. Hapeville Charter (14) 140 1
2. Bremen 111 3
3. Thomasville 101 5
4. Dodge County 88 4
5. Rabun County 66 6
6. Rockmart 64 8
7. Washington County 41 10
8. Callaway 40 2
9. Brooks County 32 7
10. Vidalia 21 NR
Others receiving votes: Dublin 14, Heard County 4, Jeff Davis 2, Jefferson County 1, Douglass 1.
Dropped Out: Dublin.
Class A
1. Irwin County (5) 125 4
2. ELCA (8) 123 2
3. Athens Academy (1) 106 3
4. Prince Avenue Christian 95 5
5. Clinch County 75 1
6. Calvary Day 63 6
7. Darlington 52 8
8. Commerce 33 T10
9. Mount Paran Christian 20 9
10. Aquinas 16 NR
(tie) Pelham 16 NR
Others receiving votes: Mt. Zion-Carroll 12, Savannah Country Day 11, Manchester 5, George Walton Academy 7, Christian Heritage 3.
Dropped Out: Manchester.
