GHSA Football Class 1A Private Semi-Final Playoff Previews
Prince Avenue Christian (11-1) at Wesleyan (11-2)
How They Got Here:
Wesleyan defeated:
Athens Christian 34-28 (OT)
North Cobb Christian 20-17
Savannah Christian 21-17
PACS defeated:
Hebron Christian 63-28
Darlington 42-6
Eagles Landing Christian 38-0
Players to Watch:
Wesleyan:
QB Ryan Rose, RB Griffin Caldwell, WR Wyatt Hodges, TE Vance Nicklaus, OL/DL Tanner Bivins, K Brooks Sturgeon
PACS:
QB Brock Vandagriff, RB Landon Owens, WR Logan Johnson, DL BJ Green, LB Davis Ridings, DB Chas Scoggins
Noteworthy:
The Wolves are making their 2nd straight semi-final appearance as the won in this round a year ago against Fellowship Christian to advance to the state finals. Prince Avenue is back in the semi-finals after a one year hiatus. The Wolverines took down three-time defending state champion, Eagles Landing Christian by the score of 38-0 last week. Both teams had double a large portion of their starters selected to the All-Region teams these past few weeks. These two teams faced off earlier in the season, in a game also played at Wesleyan, after a close start Prince Avenue pulled away in route to a 52-26 win!
Calvary Day Cavaliers (8-4) at Trinity Christian Lions (10-2)
How They Got Here:
Calvary Day defeated:
Landmark Christian by Forfeit
First Presbyterian Day 14-7
George Walton Academy 26-14
Trinity Christian defeated
Tattnall Square 51-0
Whitefield Academy 54-13
Fellowship Christian 41-27
Players to Watch:
Calvary Day:
QB Jake Merklinger, RB Greg Daniel, WR Brogan, Korta, TE Troy Ford, DL Fuches Lewis, LB AJ Butts,
Trinity Christian:
QB David Dallas, RB Tyson Wall, WR Danny Baird, WR Josh Dallas, LB Christian Hanson, DB Aaron Gates
Noteworthy:
Calvary Day is the only remaining #2 seed left in Class 1A Private. This is their first trip back to the semi-finals since 2014 and they are led by a strong defense and freshman QB Merklinger. He is closing in on throwing for over 2,000 yards this season. Trinity Christian seems to be clicking on all cylinders as they head into this one. They have 5 different players who have had multiple touchdown games this season. The Lions also make their first semi-final appearance since joining the GHSA 3 years ago.
