ROME (8-0, 6-0) AT EAST PAULDING (4-4, 4-2)
7:30 p.m. Rome LAST MEETING: Oct. 28, 2016; Rome won 49-0
Rome head coach John Reid returns to his former school tonight for the first time since he took the reins of the Wolves. They go to Paulding County with a chance to clinch their second region championship in a row. East Paulding is on a three-game win streak, but the Raiders haven’t faced a defense as dominating as Rome’s yet. The Wolves’ balanced offense strikes again. RN-T PICK: Rome by 31 LAST MEETING: Oct. 28, 2016; Model won 24-0
Coosa suffered a slight setback with last week’s loss at Rockmart, but the Eagles gave the Jackets a challenge, demonstrating just how much they have improved. Model’s offense has struggled this season as they try to counter inexperience. Their matchup against a hardnosed Coosa defense will be a key part to tonight’s game and will give the Eagles the upper hand. RN-T PICK: LAST MEETING: Oct. 28, 2016; Pepperell won 57-0
Pepperell plays at home for the first time in nearly a month and can lock down the No. 2 spot in Region 7-AA with a win tonight. Armuchee turned in a determined performance against Chattooga last week and fell just short of an upset. Pepperell is riding high on the leadership of quarterback Trevor Thomas and has scored 35 points in four of their last five games. RN-T PICK: LAST MEETING: Oct. 28, 2016; Chattooga won 45-21
Two teams fighting for the last playoff spot in the region meet tonight at Little Big Horn with Chattooga carrying a bit more momentum after two straight wins. Dade County has taken a few steps backward since the start of the season, but can still be scrappy. The Indians will have to utilize their offensive weapons to perfection in order to claim victory. RN-T PICK: Chattooga by 7