ROCKMART (6-2, 5-0) AT GORDON CENTRAL (2-6, 2-3)
7:30 p.m. Rockmart LAST MEETING: Oct. 28, 2016; Rockmart won 61-0
Rockmart and Gordon Central have hit their stride as the regular season enters its final weeks, but the Yellow Jackets bring in a powerful offense, highlighted by RB Zabrion Whatley. Gordon Central is celebrating back-to-back wins for the first time in five years. Rockmart is on a roll and should keep it going tonight to clinch its first region championship since 1988. RN-T PICK: Rockmart by 30 LAST MEETING: Oct. 28, 2016; Calhoun won 46-21
The battle for the 6-3A South subregion title comes down to tonight’s road trip for the Yellow Jackets as they try to add to their streak of 16 region championships. Bremen poses the biggest threat to that and will try to impose their run-first offense on Calhoun’s brutish defense. Jacket quarterback Gavin Gray has thrown for 1,845 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. RN-T PICK: Calhoun by 17
A week after arguably its biggest win in 12 years, Cedartown makes the long trek to Tyrone. An emotional game behind them, the Bulldogs will have to stay focused to continue their winning ways. Sandy Creek has had Cedartown’s number in the past and can be dangerous when given a chance. The Bulldogs’ balanced offensive attack will be their biggest weapon. RN-T PICK: Cedartown by 14 LAST MEETING: Oct. 28, 2016; Trion won 42-14
It has been an emotional last two weeks for Trion, and tonight’s game just continues that as the Bulldogs get ready to play in the longest continuous rivalry in the state. However, Trion has proven to be the better squad throughout the season and had three players rush for more than a 100 yards against Mt. Zion last week. RN-T PICK: Trion by 21
Series history and scores provided by Georgia High School Football Historians Association, GHSFHA.org.