Avenging a regular-season loss in the semifinals has become a thing lately. McIntosh County Academy became the sixth team in four years to do it and 15th all-time. MCA's reversal of a 32-7 loss against Clinch County on Aug. 26 to a 24-8 victory on Friday is the starkest turnaround of the 15.
2016: McIntosh Co. Academy vs. Clinch Co.
Lost 32-7. Won 24-8.
2015: Pace Academy vs. Greater Atlanta Christian
Lost 33-13. Won 45-20.
2014: St. Pius vs. Woodward Academy
Lost 42-21. Won 28-21.
2014: Hawkinsville vs. Marion County
Lost 13-6. Won 15-13.
2013: Marion County vs. Hawkinsville
Lost 14-10. Won 40-7.
2013: Charlton County vs. Irwin County
Lost 29-26. Won 34-33.
2011: Landmark Christian vs. Eagle's Landing Christian
Lost 35-14. Won 14-7.
2009: Clarke Central vs. Rockdale County
Lost 26-23. Won 28-0.
2006: Shaw vs. Carver (Columbus)
Lost 14-9. Won 16-14.
1998: Dougherty vs. Cairo
Lost 36-35. Won 27-7.
1993: Mary Persons vs. Washington County
Lost 25-14. Won 14-13.
1978: Buford vs. Feldwood
Lost 20-14. Won 21-0.
1955: Valdosta vs. Thomasville
Lost 19-14. Won 20-19.
1952: Murphy vs. Decatur
Lost 25-14. Won 14-13.
1950: Valdosta vs. Tifton
Lost 33-13. Won 21-20.
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