Join Jon and Hannah as they break down the big upsets from the state quarterfinals and the Ju Ju Lewis injury news. Plus, they take a look forward to the semi-finals with Fitzgerald head coach Tucker Pruitt and Buford head coach Bryant Appling. Both teams are no strangers to the championships, the Purple Hurricane have been in the finals 3 of the past 4 seasons and Buford is… well… Buford. 

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Episode Title: Football Fridays in Georgia: Playoff Upsets, News, and the Ju Ju Blues

Episode Description: Join us for another exciting episode of Football Fridays in Georgia as we dive into the brackets and head into the thrilling state semifinals. We’ll break down the matchups, including the highly anticipated clash between Carrollton and Buford. We’ll also hear from coaches Tucker Pruitt of Fitzgerald and Bryant Appling of Buford. Both teams are no strangers to the championships, the Purple Hurricane have been in the finals 3 of the past 4 seasons and Buford is… well… Buford. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Quarterfinal Recap:
    • North Cobb Christian upsets Savannah Christian
    • Calhoun upsets Peach County
    • Toombs County and Northeast (Macon) advance in Class A
    • Hebron Christian advances in the private school division
    • Coffee County dominates with a 72-48 win
  • Game of the Week Preview:
    • Carrollton vs. Buford is a highly anticipated matchup between two top-ranked teams
    • Uncertainty surrounding Ju Ju Lewis’s injury adds intrigue to the game
  • Coach Interviews:
    • Tucker Pruitt discusses Fitzgerald’s comeback win over Worth County and their upcoming matchup against Northeast Macon
    • Bryant Appling talks about Buford’s dominance this season and the challenges of maintaining excellence
    • Both coaches emphasize the importance of team chemistry and hard work