By Michael A. Lough

The Sports Report

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Last week

* Roundup: Big nights-Houston County, Perry, West Laurens, ACE, FPD, Brentwood, Trinity Christian; Last-minute Ws-Jasper County, Westfield; huge game for Gatewood’s Johnsons; clutch W-Dodge County
* Scouting Reports: This week’s GHSA and GIAA games
* Maxwell Predictions
* Who’s going to win this week’s games
* Central Georgia state composite rankings
* Central Georgia rankings
* Monday Morning Quarterback: Suddenly, we saw Ridder and Smith …; Notable numbers, on campus, Loughdmouthings
* Macon Touchdown Club players of the week

Two weeks ago
* Roundup: Houston County & Warner Robins provide fireworks; FPD-Brookstone in championship rematch; ACE and Dodge County in battle; Lamar County enjoys Macon visit
* Thursday’s roundup
* Scouting Reports: This week’s GHSA and GIAA games
* Maxwell Predictions
* Who’s going to win this week’s games
* Central Georgia state composite rankings
* Central Georgia rankings
* Monday Morning Quarterback: Notes, reviews, Loughdmouthings
* Macon Touchdown Club players of the week

Division I (5A, 4A, 3A) 12 teams

5. Jones County

          As expected, the Greyhounds rebounded from a mere 3-point game, but they had to sweat it out some against Union Grove.

4. Peach County

          The Trojans had the week off to prepare for Northside, probably not good news for Northside.

3. Perry

          So much for the loss to Houston County, the Panthers handling a 5A team before hosting a 6A team.

2. Houston County

          There wasn’t much of a surprise against Tift County.

1. Warner Robins

          A week off and then a struggling Veterans team is unlikely to change No. 1.

 

Division II (2A, A, GIAA) 33 teams

Top 10

10. Hawkinsville

          The Red Devils still need a marquee win, but they may be getting there.

9. FPD

          The Vikings unveiled a new approach last week and put up 47 points after scoring WHAT points in three of their four previous games.

8. Stratford

          Charging out to a 17-0 lead over Frederica wasn’t a surprise. Having to hold on for a three-point win was notable.

7. Jasper County

          Defense has the Purple Hurricanes headed toward their first winning season since their head coach was a peach-fuzzed undergrad at Valdosta State.

6. Tattnall

          The Trojans are becoming pretty consistent on both sides of the line.

5. ACE Charter

          A nice taking-care-of-business romp at Wilkinson County.

4. Northeast

          Those concerns some had a few weeks ago? Gone. No, Jefferson County isn’t good, but doing what you’re supposed to do to teams like that is good.

3. Dodge County

          The Indians move up after a quality win over Vidalia, gutting it out. When Dodge County starts getting sharper, watch out. And looking ahead: the regular-season finale is at home against Dublin.

2. Lamar County

          The Trojans haven’t been themselves, but they were themselves last week against Rutland. Looks like some mojo is showing up.

1. Dublin

          Know who likes Dublin’s weeks off? People on the schedule.