North Gwinnett started the season unranked, lost its opener, then lost its Division I quarterback for the season to injury.
-North Gwinnett 51, Marietta 40: Marietta, the at-large playoff team, did not go gently to its fate. Sophomore QB Bailey Harrison threw five TD passes. Jimmy Urzua is 11-0 as North Gwinnett's starting quarterback, or since Texas A&M commit Cade Fortin was lost for the season. See David Mitchell's account of this game on ajc.com.
-McEachern 43, Parkview 28: McEachern began the season ranked No. 5 but was dropped from the rankings mid-October and appeared dead in the water at halftime a week ago against No. 1 Lowndes. The Indians' offense has been near unstoppable since. Paris Brown rushed for 150 yards in this one. See Chip Saye's account of this game on ajc.com.
Credit: Todd Holcomb
Credit: Todd Holcomb
