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2007 Results
Date Day Time Opponent Score
31-Aug Fri 7:30 PM at McIntosh (2-AAAA) Lost 10-16, (OT)
7-Sep Fri 7:30 PM Whitewater (2-AAAA) Lost 7-10
14-Sep Fri 7:30 PM Franklin County (8-AAA) Won 30-0
21-Sep     OPEN DATE  
28-Sep Fri 7:30 PM at Villa Rica (6-AAA)* Won 24-7
5-Oct Fri 7:30 PM Cartersville (6-AAA)* Lost 16-17
12-Oct Fri 7:30 PM at Central, Carroll (6-AAA)* Won 45-28
19-Oct Fri 7:30 PM Carrollton (6-AAA)* Won 28-14
26-Oct Fri 7:30 PM at Haralson County (6-AAA)* Lost 14-24
2-Nov Fri 7:30 PM at Cass (6-AAA)* Won 31-14
9-Nov Fri 7:30 PM Cedartown (6-AAA)* Won 41-7
16-Nov Fri 7:30 PM at Hart County (8-AAA)* Won 23-8
23-Nov Fri 7:30 PM at North Hall (7a-AAA)* Lost 7-21


Thursday, January 17
2007 Awards and Recognition

2007 Seniors
Record: 32-14
Region Championships: 1 (2004)
State Playoff Appearances: 4 (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
         
2007 Awards
Most Improved Offense: Alex Green
Most Improved Defense: Jonathan Smith
Best Blocker: Chris Spaulding
Best Defensive Back: Jordan Griffin
Best Defensive Lineman: Matt Solomon
Best Offensive Back: Braxton Lane
Lifter of the Year: Julian Holmes
Offensive Coaches Award: Zach Vail
Defensive Coaches Award: Josh Holt
Captains: Offense: Jared Ruhonen
  Defense: Jeremy Holt
  Team Captain: Zach Hilton
         
2007 AAA All-State (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Honorable Mention: Braxton Lane
2007 All-Citizen (TheCitizen.com)
First-team Offense First-Team Defense
RB Ragion Neal   DL Jeremy Holt
WR Braxton Lane   LB Matt Solomon
OL Chris Spaulding   LB Zach Hilton
Second-team Offense CB Jordan Griffin
RB Josh Williams   S Russell Bonner
WR Jarrett Davis   Second-Team Defense
OL Zach Vail   DL Brandon Putnam
OL Jared Ruhonen   DL Jonathan Smith
Honorable Mention Offense: CB Josh Holt
TE/FB Alex Green   S Isaiah Johnson
QB Rio Johnson   Honorable Mention Defense:
DL James Hervey
         
2007 All-County (Fayette Daily News)
Offensive Player of the Year
WR/KR Braxton Lane      
First-team Offense First-Team Defense
RB Ragion Neal   DL Jeremy Holt
WR Braxton Lane   LB Matt Solomon
OL Chris Spaulding   LB Zach Hilton
First-team Specialist CB Jordan Griffin
KR/PR Braxton Lane   S Russell Bonner
Second-team Offense Second-Team Defense
QB Rio Johnson   DL Brandon Putnam
WR Jarrett Davis   DL Jonathan Smith
TE Alex Green   CB Josh Holt
OL Zach Vail   Honorable Mention Defense:
OL Jared Ruhonen   DL James Hervey
Honorable Mention Offense: S Isaiah Johnson
FB Alex Green   Honorable Mention Specialist:
RB Josh Williams   P Russell Bonner



2007 Team Stats

2007 Player Stats (Summary)

2007 Player Stats (Detail)

Friday, August 31
McIntosh 16 - Sandy Creek 10

Friday, September 7
Whitewater 10 - Sandy Creek 7

Friday, September 14
Sandy Creek 30 - Franklin County 0

Friday, September 28
Sandy Creek 24 - Villa Rica 17

Friday, October 5
Cartersville 17 - Sandy Creek 16

Friday, October 12
Sandy Creek 45 - Central-Carroll 28

Friday, October 19
Sandy Creek 28 - Carrollton 14

Friday, October 26
Haralson Co 24 - Sandy Creek 14

Friday, November 2
Sandy Creek 31 - Cass 14

Friday, November 9
Sandy Creek 41 - Cedartown 7

Friday, November 16
Sandy Creek 23 - Hart County 8

Friday, November 23
North Hall 21 - Sandy Creek 7

2007 Varsity Roster

2007 JV Schedule
Date Day Time Opponent Score
6-Sep
Thu 5:30 PM Fayette County (2-AAAA) Won 14-8
13-Sep Thu 5:30 PM East Coweta (4-AAAAA) Lost 6-28
20-Sep Thu 7:00 PM McIntosh (2-AAAA) Won 22-0
27-Sep Thu 5:30 PM Whitewater (2-AAAA) Lost 16-35
11-Oct Thu 5:30 PM Woodward Academy (2-AAAA) Won 14-9
18-Oct Thu 5:30 PM Northgate (2-AAAA) Lost 0-7


2007 Freshmen Schedule
Date Day Time Opponent Score
6-Sep
Thu 5:30 PM Fayette County (2-AAAA) Won 44-0
13-Sep Thu 5:30 PM East Coweta (4-AAAAA) Won 38-8
20-Sep Thu 5:30 PM McIntosh (2-AAAA) Won 42-0
27-Sep Thu 5:30 PM Whitewater (2-AAAA) Away
4-Oct Thu 5:30 PM Starr's Mill (2-AAAA) Lost, 6-7
11-Oct Thu 5:30 PM Woodward Academy (2-AAAA) Away
18-Oct Thu 5:30 PM Northgate (2-AAAA) Lost


Sunday, November 18
2007 AAA Playoff Brackets (GASports.com)
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Sunday, January 6
2007 Highlight DVD
We are taking orders for the Varsity and JV/Freshman Highlight DVDs. If you paid the $600 or higher level dues you will automatically get a copy of the DVD. For those that did not pay at the $600 level and above we are offering a special arrangement for this year only, each DVD is $50. The regular price is $100. You must be a member in good standing to place your order. Payment required at time of order.

Thank you,
Sandy Creek Football Booster Club


Thursday, January 17
2007 Awards Announced at Football Banquet

Congratulations to these 2007 award winners:

2007 Seniors
Record: 32-14
Region Championships: 1 (2004)
State Playoff Appearances: 4 (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
         
2007 Awards
Most Improved Offense: Alex Green
Most Improved Defense: Jonathan Smith
Best Blocker: Chris Spaulding
Best Defensive Back: Jordan Griffin
Best Defensive Lineman: Matt Solomon
Best Offensive Back: Braxton Lane
Lifter of the Year: Julian Holmes
Offensive Coaches Award: Zach Vail
Defensive Coaches Award: Josh Holt
Captains: Offense: Jared Ruhonen
  Defense: Jeremy Holt
  Team Captain: Zach Hilton
         
2007 AAA All-State (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Honorable Mention: Braxton Lane
2007 All-Citizen (TheCitizen.com)
First-team Offense First-Team Defense
RB Ragion Neal   DL Jeremy Holt
WR Braxton Lane   LB Matt Solomon
OL Chris Spaulding   LB Zach Hilton
Second-team Offense CB Jordan Griffin
RB Josh Williams   S Russell Bonner
WR Jarrett Davis   Second-Team Defense
OL Zach Vail   DL Brandon Putnam
OL Jared Ruhonen   DL Jonathan Smith
Honorable Mention Offense: CB Josh Holt
TE/FB Alex Green   S Isaiah Johnson
QB Rio Johnson   Honorable Mention Defense:
DL James Hervey
         
2007 All-County (Fayette Daily News)
Offensive Player of the Year
WR/KR Braxton Lane      
First-team Offense First-Team Defense
RB Ragion Neal   DL Jeremy Holt
WR Braxton Lane   LB Matt Solomon
OL Chris Spaulding   LB Zach Hilton
First-team Specialist CB Jordan Griffin
KR/PR Braxton Lane   S Russell Bonner
Second-team Offense Second-Team Defense
QB Rio Johnson   DL Brandon Putnam
WR Jarrett Davis   DL Jonathan Smith
TE Alex Green   CB Josh Holt
OL Zach Vail   Honorable Mention Defense:
OL Jared Ruhonen   DL James Hervey
Honorable Mention Offense: S Isaiah Johnson
FB Alex Green   Honorable Mention Specialist:
RB Josh Williams   P Russell Bonner
         
2007 Scholar Athletes
OL Kyle Bobbitt   OL Matt Matuzuski
DL Christian Ezeagwu   TE/LS Hunter Parrott
OL Josh Gibby   DL Brandon Putnam
TE Alex Green   OL Zach Vail
CB Jordan Griffin   DL David Walker
LB Zach Hilton   DB Blake Wright
DB Julian Holmes   DB Tyler Wright
DB Dechaun Lee   OL Charlie Zemko



Friday, June 29
Turning It Up a Notch (The Fayette Daily News)
Coach Chip Walker
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Click the headline to read an interview of Coach Walker by Cindy Morley of the Fayette Daily News. "In the football world of uncertainties, Sandy Creek Head Coach Chip Walker is certain of one thing. 'If you want to win in the fall, you have to turn it up a notch in the off-season.' And that's just what the Patriots are doing ..." (Photo courtesy of the Fayette Daily News)

Tuesday, July 17
Summer Passing League Photos (TheCitizen.com)
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Go to the link on the left for Patriot Albums to see photos from our 2007 Summer Passing League games. The photos are courtesy of TheCitizen.com. To see these and many more Sandy Creek Passing League photos, go to Sandy Creek vs SM, EC Passing League Photos. You can also purchase photos of your favorite player from that web site. (Photo courtesy of TheCitizen.com)

Friday, July 20
Sandy Creek prepares for upcoming football season (TheCitizen.com)
Click the headline to read an interview of Coach Walker by Kevin Wranda of  TheCitizen.com. "The start of the 2007 football season is a little over a month away, and perhaps no team is working harder in preparation for the upcoming season than the Sandy Creek Patriots ..."

Wednesday, July 25
Patriots Start Practice Next Week (The Fayette Neighbor)

Wednesday, August 8
Campin' At Creek (The Fayette Daily News)

Click the headline to read an article on "Camp Creek" by Cindy Morley of  the Fayette Daily News. "By Thursday evening, the Sandy Creek Patriots had gone through six practices in 26 hours as they kicked off their annual pre-season football camp. And with a lot more to come before camp let out ..." (Photo courtesy of the Fayette Daily News) 



Saturday, August 25
Starr's Mill edges Sandy Creek in scrimmage (TheCitizen.com)
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Click the headline to read the game summary of the Starr's Mill scrimmage by Kevin Wranda of  TheCitizen.com. "A day after lighting and pouring rain forced the cancellation of their scrimmage, the Starr's Mill Panthers and Sandy Creek Patriots squared off Saturday morning at the Battlefield Field in Tyrone ..." You can also view photos of the scrimmage taken by The Citizen at The Citizen Photo Gallery.

Tuesday, August 28
Practice run for Patriots, Panthers (The Fayette Daily News)

Wednesday, August 29
Get to know SCHS coach Chip Walker (TheCitizen.com)

Wednesday, August 29
Expectations are high for established Sandy Creek program (TheCitizen.com)
2007-07-17 Rio Johnson
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Click the headline to read the 2007 Football Preview by Kevin Wranda and Michael Boylan of  TheCitizen.com.  Kevin writes "Two things are certain in life: death and taxes. A third thing is almost certain: the Sandy Creek Patriots will reach the state playoffs. The Patriots have made the playoffs five consecutive years, and they expect to get back to the postseason this year..." (Photo courtesy of theCitizan.com)

Friday, August 31
McIntosh shocks Sandy Creek in OT (TheCitizen.com)
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Click the headline to read TheCitizen.com's Kevin Wranda's take on the Creek game with McIntosh.  Kevin writes "The Chiefs played arguably their best game in years to pull out a stunning 16-10 overtime victory over the Patriots in the teams’ season opener ..." You can also view photos of the game taken by The Citizen at The Citizen Photo Gallery. (Photo courtesy of TheCitizen.com)

Tuesday, September 4
McIntosh stuns Sandy Creek in 16-10 victory in overtime (Fayette Daily News)
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Click the headline to read the writeup from the McIntosh game by Cindy Morley of  the Fayette Daily News. "Those guys deserved to win," said Creek coach Chip Walker, of the McIntosh team. "They played a heck of a game. As for us, we played the way we practiced all week ..." (Photo courtesy of the Fayette Daily News)

Friday, September 7
Whitewater holds on for first win, 10-7 over Sandy Creek (TheCitizen.com)
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Click the headline to read TheCitizen.com's Kevin Wranda's article on the Whitewater game. "There is an old adage that says “Defense wins championships.” Whitewater’s defense didn’t win any championships Friday, but it was the primary reason the Wildcats won their first game of the season, 10-7 over the Sandy Creek Patriots at the Battlefield in Tyrone ..." (Photo courtesy of theCitizan.com)



Monday, September 17
Sandy Creek picks up first win of the season, 30-0 over Franklin County (TheCitizen.com)
Click the headline to read TheCitizen.com's Kevin Wranda's article on the Franklin County game. "It took a lot longer than expected, but the Sandy Creek Patriots picked up their first win of the season Friday, 30-0 over the Franklin County Lions at the Battlefield in Tyrone ..."

Tuesday, September 18
Sandy Creek blasts Franklin Co. 30-0 for first season win (Fayette Daily News)
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Click the headline to read the writeup on the Patriots' win over Franklin County by Cindy Morley of  the Fayette Daily News. "The Sandy Creek Patriots got their first win of the season Friday, grounding out 240 yards offense on the way to a 30-0 blanking of Franklin County. Defense was also key in the Patriots' win. Linebacker Matt Solomon recorded 10 tackles -- his third game in double digits -- and safety Russell Bonner had three tackles and two interceptions -- one for a touchdown -- in sealing the win ..." (Photo courtesy of the Fayette Daily News)



Wednesday, September 19
A Linebacker and a Gentleman: Matt Solomon (Fayette Daily News)
2007-09-19 Solomon FDN
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Click the headline to read a feature on Patriot Middle Linebacker Matt Solomon by Cindy Morley of  the Fayette Daily News. "Off the field, Matt Solomon is quiet, unassuming, and a gentlemen is every aspect of the word. On the field, he's anything but a gentleman. "When he steps between the lines on the football field, Matt Solomon is everything you want a football player to be," said his coach, Sandy Creek's Chip Walker ..." (Photo courtesy of The Fayette Daily News)

Wednesday, September 26
Patriots focus on Wildcats (Fayette Neighbor)

Wednesday, September 26
Bonner a strong force on the Patriot defense (Fayette Neighbor)
When Carl Bonner signed his third grade son up to play for the Peachtree City Packers, ...

Saturday, September 29
Wildcats drop home, region opener to Sandy Creek (Times-Georgian, Carrolton GA)
Click the headline to read the game recap of Sandy Creek's thrilling win over Villa Rica by Jeff Turner of The Times-Georgian "Sandy Creek broke open a tie game with a 76-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Rio Johnson to wide receiver Braxton Lane to beat Villa Rica 24-17 at Mcintyre Stadium on Friday night. It was the Patriots’ second win of the year (2-2, 1-0 Region 6-AAA)..."

Monday, October 1
Sandy Creek wins second straight game, 24-17 over Villa Rica (TheCitizen.com)
Click the headline to read TheCitizen.com's Kevin Wranda's article on the Villa Rica victory. "After losing their first two games to begin the season, the Sandy Creek Patriots appear to be back, winning their Region 6-AAA opener Friday, 24-17 over host Villa Rica, for their second straight victory..."

Wednesday, October 3
Sandy Creek sophomore already a contributor: Ragion Neal (Fayette Neighbor)
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Click the headline to read an interview with Creek running back Ragion Neal by Emily Horos of the Fayette Neighbor. "Sandy Creek tailback Ragion Neal was pretty excited when he made the varsity team at the beginning of the season. After all, not many sophomores do. "It feels pretty good being out here with all the kids," he said. "Them taking me in..."

Wednesday, October 3
Will Canes be up a "Creek" Friday night? (The Daily Tribune, Cartersville GA)

Thursday, October 4
Region 6-AAA--meet Braxton Lane (Fayette Daily News)
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Click the headline to read a feature on Patriot wideout Braxton Lane by Cindy Morley of  the Fayette Daily News. "Just in case teams in Region 6-AAA hadn't heard of Sandy Creek's Braxton Lane, he introduced himself last Friday night. Creek's junior wide receiver burned Villa Rica's defense for 148 receiving yards and two touchdowns -- including a 75-yard go-ahead touchdown with a little more than five minutes left to play. He also had three returns for 24 yards and had two solo tackles ..." (Photo courtesy of The Fayette Daily News)

Saturday, October 6
Sandy Creek falls to Cartersville (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Click the headline to read the Cartersville game recap from The Atlanta Journal Constitution. "After taking a 34-7 pounding last week from neighborhood rival Cass, defending Region 6-AAA champion Cartersville trailed Sandy Creek 16-0 midway through the second quarter Friday night. But the Purple Hurricanes' defense stiffened and the son of a former University of Georgia player made things happen on offense when he had to, as Cartersville pulled out a 17-16 victory on the road..."

Saturday, October 6
Canes defense sends Patriots 'up a Creek' (The Daily Tribune, Cartersville GA)
Click the headline to read the game recap from the Cartersville paper, The Daily Tribune "When a big stop was needed, the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes' defense proved to be up to the task as they came back from being down 16-0, to defeat Sandy Creek, 17-16, Friday night. After taking the lead late in the third quarter, the Canes defense made three stops, including one fumble recovery, to put Sandy Creek away on its home field."

Tuesday, October 9
Creek drops key region clash to visiting Cartersville, 17-16 (The Fayette Daily News)
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Click the headline to read Cindy Morley's recap of the Cartersville game from   the Fayette Daily News. "For the first 16 minutes, everything went right for the Sandy Creek Patriots. For the next 32 minutes, not much did. "We had them on the ropes, and couldn't deliver the knock-out blow," said Creek Coach Chip Walker, after his Patriots watched Cartervsille come back from a 16-0 deficit to post a 17-16 Region 6-AAA win Friday night..." (Photo courtesy of The Fayette Daily News)

Wednesday, October 10
Patriots Solomon all about intensity (Fayette Neighbor)
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Click the headline to read an interview with Creek middle linebacker Matt Solomon by Emily Horos of the Fayette Neighbor. "Sandy Creek linebacker Matt Solomon thinks football in Georgia is pretty intense. After all, the junior began his career in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., before moving to Tyrone with his parents, Erica and Steve Solomon, in 2005. Solomon said he thinks that move was a good thing for his football career..."

Thursday, October 11
Central-Carroll Previews (TheCitizen.com, The Times-Georgian)

Monday, October 15
Lions have best offensive outing of season Friday (The Times-Georgian, Carrollton)
Click the headline to read the game recap of Sandy Creek's win over Central by Doug Manners of The Times-Georgian "It went down as another loss for Central, but the Lions put up 28 points Friday night against Sandy Creek, which is impressive considering Central (0-6, 0-3 Region 6-AAA) had averaged six points per game in its first four games..."

Monday, October 15
Sandy Creek pummels Central, Carroll 45-28 (TheCitizen.com)
Click the headline to read TheCitizen.com's Kevin Wranda's article on the Central victory. "Coming off a one-point loss to last season’s Region 6-AAA champion, Cartersville, the Sandy Creek Patriots were in position to bounce back Friday, facing the winless Central, Carroll Lions. Creek did that and then some, whipping the Lions 45-28 for its second region win of the year...."

Saturday, October 20
Trojans drop first game of season (The Times-Georgian, Carrollton)
Click the headline to read the game recap of Sandy Creek's win over Carrollton by Doug Manners of The Times-Georgian "At the beginning of the season, Carrollton coach Rayvan Teague said nobody would cruise through Region 6-AAA unscathed. The Trojans guaranteed that’ll be the case with a 28-14 loss at Sandy Creek Friday night..."

Saturday, October 20
Sandy Creek stuns Carrollton (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Click the headline to read the Carrollton game recap from Jeff Haws of The Atlanta Journal Constitution. "Braxton Lane better enjoy the single coverage, because it's probably the last time he'll see it all year. The junior caught eight passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns as Rio Johnson's main target, helping Sandy Creek hand Carrollton its first loss of the season, 28-14..."

Monday, October 22
Sandy Creek stuns Carrollton 28-14 (TheCitizen.com)
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Click the headline to read TheCitizen.com's Kevin Wandra's article on the Carrollton victory. "Braxton Lane is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the state. He can dominate a game with the ball in his hands, which he did Friday, catching eight passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns in Sandy Creek’s stunning 28-14 victory over No. 3-ranked Carrollton..."

Wednesday, October 24
Simply stunning! (The Fayette Daily News)
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Kaboom..! Click the headline to read Cindy Morley's recap of the Carrollton win in   the Fayette Daily News.
"Kaboom..!
That was the sound heard at The Battlefield Friday night after Sandy Creek's offense exploded and stunned previously unbeaten and state-ranked Carrollton, Friday night.
Kaboom...!
That was the sound of Sandy Creek's Rio Johnson and Braxton Lane taking off for 233 yards of the Patriots total 262 yards passing offense.
Kaboom...!
That was the sound of the Patriots moving into a tie for first place in Region 6-AAA after their 28-14 stunning upset of the Trojans..."


Thursday, October 25
Carrollton Game Photos (Stan Prophitt/KidzSportsPhotography.com, Peggy Davenport)
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Go to the link on the left for Patriot Albums to see photos from the Carrollton game. The photos are by Stan Prophitt/KidzSportsPhotography.com, and by Peggy Davenport.  Mr. Profitt has over 100 game photos at his web site available for you to purchase. Mr. Prophitt and Ms. Davenport - we greatly appreciate you sharing your pictures with us!



Thursday, October 25
Creek heats up in the Passing Lane (The Fayette Daily News)
Click the headline to read Cindy Morley's followup article on the Carrollton win in   the Fayette Daily News. "When Carrollton came out in man-to-man coverage last Friday night, Sandy Creek Head Coach Chip Walker knew just what to do. Pull into the Passing Lane and go. And that's just what the Patriots did. Junior quarterback Rio Johnson and junior receiver Braxton Lane caught fire -- teaming up for 233 yards in the air on a night that saw both Patriots turn in career performances..."

Monday, October 29
Haralson County defeats Sandy Creek 24-14 (TheCitizen.com)
Click the headline to read TheCitizen.com's Kevin Wandra's article on the Haralson County game. " Sandy Creek needed to win its final three games of the season to win the Region 6-AAA title. The race to the region title got significantly tougher Friday for Creek, which lost to the Haralson County Rebels 24-14 in Tallapoosa in a Region 6-AAA game..."

Wednesday, October 31
Cass Previews (The Fayette Daily News, The Daily Tribune, Cartersville, AJC)
Friday Night Rites...  by Cindy Morley, the Fayette Daily News
Cass face tough test against Sandy Creek by Chris Stephens, The Daily Tribune, Cartersville GA
UGA recruit to enroll at age 16,  by Carter Strickland, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution


Saturday, November 3
Sandy Creek takes out Cass (The Daily Tribune, Cartersville)
Click the headline to read the Cartersville Daily Tribune write-up of the Creek win over Cass, by Chris Stephens. "The Cass Colonels had their playoff hopes dashed Friday night as they fell to the Sandy Creek Patriots, 31-14, at Earl Cunningham Stadium Friday night. "We played a very talented team and they just played better than us," said Cass head coach Rick Casko..."

Sunday, November 4
Possible Playoff Seedings (The Times-Georgian, Carrolton)
Trojans control playoff destiny

Wednesday, November 7
Bulldogs focus on present task against Pats (Rome News-Tribune)
Click the link to read the game preview from the Cedartown perspective by Brad Easterwood, Rome News-Tribune Sports Writer:  "Another week, another tough road trip for Cedartown. That’s what faces the Bulldogs this Friday. They have already paid visits to tough places like Carrollton, Cartersville and Haralson County this season. Now Cedartown (5-4, 4-2) will visit Tyrone, to play the fastest team in Region 6-AAA in Sandy Creek (5-4, 4-2)..."

Wednesday, November 7
Blitzin'and sackin': Zach Hilton (Fayette Daily News)
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Click the link to read the feature on Patriot linebacker Zach Hilton by Cindy Morley of the Fayette Daily News.  "Zach likes to sack. And he loves to blitz. That's why Sandy Creek coach Chip Walker moved Zach Hilton from cornerback to linebacker this season. "He brought a lot of speed to linebacker, and is one of the best blitzer's I've ever seen," said Walker..."

Friday, November 9
Cedartown Previews (TheCitizen.com, The Fayette Daily News)

Saturday, November 10
Turnovers kill Bulldogs (Rome News-Tribune)
Click the headline to read the Cedartown game review in the Rome News-Tribune: "The Cedartown Bulldogs knew they were going to the state playoffs before Friday night’s game.  They were just hoping to pick up some steam along the way.  However, the Sandy Creek Patriots are the Region 6-AAA team on a hot streak right now, after a 41-7 win over Cedartown in Tyrone.  Sandy Creek has won two in a row and four of its last five. The Patriots improved to 6-4 overall and 5-2 in the region, while Cedartown fell to 5-5 and 4-3... "

Tuesday, November 13
Hart County Preview (AndersonIndependent.com)
Hart County tries to copy last year's playoff run
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Wednesday, November 14
Hart County Preview (The Hartwell Sun)

Dogs host Sandy Creek in first round



Tuesday, November 13
Hart County Preview (TheCitizen.com)
Sandy Creek Patriots (6-4, 5-2 in Region 6-AAA) at Hart County Bulldogs (8-1-1, 5-1 in Region ...

Saturday, November 17
Sandy Creek 23, Hart County 8: Bulldogs fall in first round (AndersonIndependent.com)
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Saturday, November 17
Sandy Creek shocks eighth-ranked Hart County 23-8 (TheCitizen.com)
http://www.thecitizen.com/~citizen0/node/22779  ...

Monday, November 19
Patriots surprise No. 8 Hart Co. 23-8 in opener (Fayette Daily News)
http://www.fayettedailynews.c...

Tuesday, November 20
North Hall Preview (The Gainesville Times)
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/1399/

Tuesday, November 20
North Hall Preview (TheCitizen.com)
http://www.thecitizen.com/~citizen0/node/22821  ...

Tuesday, November 20
North Hall Preview (The Fayette Daily News)
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Tuesday, November 20
Hart County falls to Sandy Creek 23-8 (The Hartwell Sun)
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Friday, November 23
Sandy Creek falls to North Hall, 21-7 (TheCitizen.com)
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Friday, November 23
North Hall 21, Sandy Creek 7 (The Gainsville Times)
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Sunday, November 25
North Hall Photos and Video (Peggy Davenport, TheCitizen.com)
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Go to the link on the left for Patriot Albums to see photos from the second round playoff game against North Hall. Website photographer Peggy Davenport has really captured some special photos!  We really appreciate all her hard work this season in getting these great pictures of the players. Thanks, Peggy!

Click this link to see a YouTube video of the Johnson-to-Lane TD Pass, posted by TheCitizen.com!



Thursday, December 20
Braxton Lane Named Honorable Mention All-State (AJC)
Congratulations to Sandy Creek wideout and return man Braxton Lane, who was named honorable mention ...

Wednesday, February 6
National Signing Day - Jordan Griffin to Furman University
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Congratulations to Creek Cornerback Jordan Griffin, who signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Furman University to play football for them next fall. (Click the link to read the writeup of Jordan's recruiting visit and committment in the Greenville SC News).

"I liked the academic aspects of the school." said Griffin, who is projected as a cornerback. " I also liked that they are known as a football power. I like the campus. I liked everything about it."


2008-02-06 Griffin Signs NLI 2
#1 Jordan Griffin and Family

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