MODEL (1-8, 1-5) AT ROCKMART (7-2, 6-0)
7:30 p.m. Rockmart
LAST MEETING: Nov. 4, 2016; Rockmart won 39-28
They are celebrating a region championship in Rockmart for the first time in 29 years as the Jackets get set to meet 7-AA foe Model tonight. The speedy combo of Zabrion Whatley and Markus Smith has provided a strong backfield for Rockmart as it goes for seven straight wins. Model has struggled with consistency and execution with a young roster this season. RN-T PICK: Rockmart by 31
LAST MEETING: Nov. 8, 2013; Darlington won 37-7
The Tigers come off of a bye week and into the Region 6-A playin game, drawing the “B” subregion’s third seed, Whitefield Academy. The Wolfpack fields a defense that can be a problem, but Darlington has faced tough opponents throughout the season with its offense picking up steam in recent games. Whitefield could challenge early, but the Tigers prevail. RN-T PICK:
LAST MEETING: Nov. 4, 2016; Chapel Hill won 38-26
Cedartown needs a solid win tonight to not only clinch the No. 2 seed in Region 5-4A but also gain some confidence heading into the state playoffs. Chapel Hill has the ability to move the ball, but will have to face Cedartown’s home crowd. The Bulldogs have had some close wins the last two weeks and will have to make sure to be focused from the start to ensure a smooth win. RN-T PICK: Cedartown by 14
LAST MEETING: Oct. 23, 2015; Calhoun won 70-13
The Yellow Jackets head to Chatsworth in their Region 6-3A play-in game with an opportunity to win their 17th consecutive region championship and tie the state record held by Lincoln County. Calhoun’s Gavin Gray has been a playmaker at QB and has a bruising defense to help him out. Murray County is 1-5 against region opponents. RN-T PICK: Calhoun by 35
Series history and scores provided by Georgia High School Football Historians Association, GHSFHA.org.