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Post by futbolfan1 on Mar 27, 2024 6:16:31 GMT -5
River Ridge plays Sequoyah tomorrow, which will be a great game. Then April 11th they play Hillgrove which will be game of the year. I had probably just incorrectly thought RR would blow past Sequoyah, do you think it will be a close game? I looked at State brackets for 6A and it looks like they have region 6 and 7 matched up against one another which seems odd since six of the top ten teams in 6A are from those two regions. A lot of really good teams from those regions are going to have an early exit based on the brackets. River Ridge won in OT against Sequoyah |
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Post by cobbsoccerm on Apr 12, 2024 8:09:50 GMT -5
Now that we've take some time to discuss the bad side of soccer maybe we can get back to discussing what's going on heading into the final stretch run to the playoffs. Here are your one seeds currently in 7A (cool if someone posts other divisions): Region 1: Richmond Hill and Colquit county tied. RH has 1 region game left (against Colquit)and Colquit has 2 (0-6 Valdosta and RH). Region 2: Pebblebrook. Pebblebrook should stay 1. Region 3: Hillgrove. Likely finish as the 1 (up 3 points, and a game in hand with 3 for them to play). Region 4: Greyson Undefeated in region, up 6 points, 2 games to play. It's their's. Region 5: Three way tie (3-1) between Walton, Kennesaw Mountain and Osbourne. One game to g: Walton and Osbourne play each other. Kennesaw Mountain plays 0-4 Cherokee. KM should get to 4-1 and win it if Walton and Osbourne go to pens. If not KM Goal differential 4/5 back. Region 6: South Forsyth. Already clinched region. Region 7: Peachtree Ridge. PR has the advantage but Discovery sitting 3 points back, a game in hand. Final game they play each other. Could go either way at this point. Region 8: Collins Hill and Mill Creek tied with 6-2 records. CH has the easier next game but they finish up playing each other. Either could grab one spot. Top 10 Teams per Scorbord as of 3/24. 1 South Forsyth High School - 10 - 1 - 1 (4 - 0 - 0) (Last game: Beat Denmark 3-2) 2 Lambert High School - 11 - 1 - 1 (3 - 1 - 0) (Last game: Beat Milton 4-1) 3 Hillgrove High School - 13 - 1 - 0 (5 - 0 - 0) (Last game: Beat Pope 2-1) 4 Discovery High School- 11 - 1 - 1 (3 - 0 - 0) (last Game: Played Wesley - no score reported as of now) 5 Grayson High School - 12 - 2 - 0 (9 - 0 - 0) (Last game: Beat Newton 8-0) 6 Milton High School- 10 - 2 - 0 (2 - 2 - 0) (Last game: Lost to Lambert 1-4) 7 Peachtree Ridge High School - 9 - 2 - 0 (4 - 0 - 0) (Last game: Beat Berkmar 3-2) 8 Pebblebrook High School - 9 - 3 - 0 (3 - 0 - 0) (Last game: Beat Carrolton 4-1) 9 Archer High School - 10 - 3 - 0 (6 - 2 - 0) (Last game: Beat Brookwood 2-1) 10 Collins Hill High School - 9 - 4 - 0 (6 - 2 - 0) (Last game: Lost to Mountainview 0-2)) |
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Post by cobbsoccerm on Apr 12, 2024 8:10:33 GMT -5
Win for Hillgrove last night over River Ridge. Both teams looked strong in terrible weather conditions.
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Post by surgesoccer on Apr 18, 2024 7:54:59 GMT -5
Round 1 7A is in the books. Hopefully someone else will do some of the other divisions.
Last night was a bit crazy with some 1 vs 4 losses with the two biggest upsets...
--South Forsyth (1 seed) lost to North Gwinnett (4 seed) 2-3. From what I heard South was up 2 - 0 and gave cup a penalty/red card which North converted. They then went on to notch 2 more goals to take the win.
--Hillgrove (1) lost to Carrolton (4) in pk's 7-8 after ending OT tied at 2.
Other games of interest...
--Milton (3) beat Peachtree Ridge (2) 2-1
--East Coweta (3) beat 2022 champion Harrison (2) 2-1
--Lambert (2) beat Duluth (3) 4-1
--Osborne (3) beat Mill Creek (2) in PK's 4-2 after ending OT tied 2-2.
Here is how the regions fared in the first round:
Region 1: 1-3
Region 2: 4-0
Region 3: 0-4
Region 4: 3-1
Region 5: 3-1
Region 6: 2-2
Region 7: 2-2
Region 8: 1-3
Here are how the seeds fared:
1 Seed: 6-2
2 Seed: 4-4
3 Seed: 4-4
4 Seed: 2-6
Interesting matchups next week:
Lambert (2 seed, 14-2-1, 41 Goals for, 9 Goals against) Vs Walton (1 seed, 10-5-1, 31 Goals for, 19 Goals against): Last years championship teams face off in round 2 at Walton.
Milton (3 seed, 13-2-1, 33 Goals for, 14 Goals against) vs Collins Hill(1 seed, 15-4-0, 46 Goals for, 15 Goals against)
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Post by soccerdad16 on Apr 18, 2024 8:13:31 GMT -5
The South game was easily the most embarrassing display of officiating at a soccer game in a long time. On top of letting the game get out of hand, the ref gave a red card and a penalty for a clean tackle that happened outside the box which the linesmen confirmed but the ref was too stubborn and egotistical to check with them. On top of that, he proceeded to give a yellow to the GK for delaying the PK instead of a warning taking he starting keeper out of the net for a critical situation. I know we have a shortage of refs, but this guy should never be on the field again. Its about the players not the ego of a ref that runs from 30 yards behind the play with jubilation to take his red out.
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Post by futbolfan1 on Apr 18, 2024 8:48:27 GMT -5
The South game was easily the most embarrassing display of officiating at a soccer game in a long time. On top of letting the game get out of hand, the ref gave a red card and a penalty for a clean tackle that happened outside the box which the linesmen confirmed but the ref was too stubborn and egotistical to check with them. On top of that, he proceeded to give a yellow to the GK for delaying the PK instead of a warning taking he starting keeper out of the net for a critical situation. I know we have a shortage of refs, but this guy should never be on the field again. Its about the players not the ego of a ref that runs from 30 yards behind the play with jubilation to take his red out. It shouldn't have been a PK that's for sure, both linesman and center missed this, and this can't be missed as this was critical. As for the call itself, you can't leave it in the officials hands like that, shouldn't have slide tackled especially being last defender. You're leaving it to chance. The discussion with AR wouldn't have helped as much maybe, as they both got it wrong with PK in the box when it should have been on the arch outside box. |
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Post by futbolfan1 on Apr 18, 2024 8:51:04 GMT -5
Round 1 7A is in the books. Hopefully someone else will do some of the other divisions. Last night was a bit crazy with some 1 vs 4 losses with the two biggest upsets... --South Forsyth (1 seed) lost to North Gwinnett (4 seed) 2-3. From what I heard South was up 2 - 0 and gave cup a penalty/red card which North converted. They then went on to notch 2 more goals to take the win. --Hillgrove (1) lost to Carrolton (4) in pk's 7-8 after ending OT tied at 2. Other games of interest... --Milton (3) beat Peachtree Ridge (2) 2-1 --East Coweta (3) beat 2022 champion Harrison (2) 2-1 --Lambert (2) beat Duluth (3) 4-1 --Osborne (3) beat Mill Creek (2) in PK's 4-2 after ending OT tied 2-2. Here is how the regions fared in the first round: Region 1: 1-3 Region 2: 4-0 Region 3: 0-4 Region 4: 3-1 Region 5: 3-1 Region 6: 2-2 Region 7: 2-2 Region 8: 1-3 Here are how the seeds fared: 1 Seed: 6-2 2 Seed: 4-4 3 Seed: 4-4 4 Seed: 2-6 Interesting matchups next week: Lambert (2 seed, 14-2-1, 41 Goals for, 9 Goals against) Vs Walton (1 seed, 10-5-1, 31 Goals for, 19 Goals against): Last years championship teams face off in round 2 at Walton. Milton (3 seed, 13-2-1, 33 Goals for, 14 Goals against) vs Collins Hill(1 seed, 15-4-0, 46 Goals for, 15 Goals against) Hillgrove and Carrollton was an awesome game and atmosphere. Not decided by the refs. Well hard fought game all around. Carrollton's fans traveled well, it felt like a neutral game. |
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Post by nole95 on Apr 18, 2024 11:10:42 GMT -5
The South game was easily the most embarrassing display of officiating at a soccer game in a long time. On top of letting the game get out of hand, the ref gave a red card and a penalty for a clean tackle that happened outside the box which the linesmen confirmed but the ref was too stubborn and egotistical to check with them. On top of that, he proceeded to give a yellow to the GK for delaying the PK instead of a warning taking he starting keeper out of the net for a critical situation. I know we have a shortage of refs, but this guy should never be on the field again. Its about the players not the ego of a ref that runs from 30 yards behind the play with jubilation to take his red out. I've heard the same thing today about how bad the officiating was. From photos I have seen, the foul in question was not even close to the box. It was 4 yards out. That is plenty far back that at least one of the refs should have been able to catch. We're not talking about a call right on the line where major soccer leagues would be looking at VAR to see if the player was over the line. Probably why the player thought he was good to try the slide tackle. Also from the photos I have seen, the player might have actually gotten all ball before touching the opposing player. It clearly was an egregious error in that situation. Ref should never be allowed on the field again for that call alone. |
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Post by bolo on Apr 18, 2024 12:13:51 GMT -5
The South game was easily the most embarrassing display of officiating at a soccer game in a long time. On top of letting the game get out of hand, the ref gave a red card and a penalty for a clean tackle that happened outside the box which the linesmen confirmed but the ref was too stubborn and egotistical to check with them. On top of that, he proceeded to give a yellow to the GK for delaying the PK instead of a warning taking he starting keeper out of the net for a critical situation. I know we have a shortage of refs, but this guy should never be on the field again. Its about the players not the ego of a ref that runs from 30 yards behind the play with jubilation to take his red out. I've heard the same thing today about how bad the officiating was. From photos I have seen, the foul in question was not even close to the box. It was 4 yards out. That is plenty far back that at least one of the refs should have been able to catch. We're not talking about a call right on the line where major soccer leagues would be looking at VAR to see if the player was over the line. Probably why the player thought he was good to try the slide tackle. Also from the photos I have seen, the player might have actually gotten all ball before touching the opposing player. It clearly was an egregious error in that situation. Ref should never be allowed on the field again for that call alone. Yeah, I just watched it on NFHS (https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/south-forsyth-high-school-cumming-ga/gam6a1b798e51). Quick correction- it was 2-1 South Forsyth when the incident happened. I'm not shocked that a high school ref gave a red card in that situation, even though it looks like the defender got the ball before coming through the attacking player. He was the last defender back, and it's one of those plays that looks like a bad tackle because of the way the attacking player went down. So I personally wouldn't expect a high school ref- who was running in 20 yards behind the play at least when it happened- to always get that part of it exactly right. No offense to high school refs, of course! The part about it not being a PK though is spot on. The contact with the attacker was made just before he got to the arch above the 18 yard box, so 4-5 yards outside the box itself. He barely even landed in the box initially after he was taken down. Both the ref & AR should have been able to see that clearly. It really wasn't even close. So unless that ref is just an idiot and thinks a foul like that anywhere on the field means a PK, he (and the AR) obviously botched that call, and arguably cost South Forsyth the game because of it. |
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Post by soccerloafer on Apr 18, 2024 13:35:08 GMT -5
Multiple mistakes on the call. Personally would have called a foul. Had to call a PK in the 1st minute of a playoff game earlier this week. Unfortunate but accurate.
First, CR was often too far from play and slow to transition. That's my opinion. I run a lot more than he did.
Second, the spot of the foul was clearly outside the penalty area. No communication with the AR to confirm DOGSO and spot of foul. Personally, I almost always check with the nearest AR before issuing a send off, particularly in playoffs, as it has such a big impact.
EDIT - CR and AR finally conferred, but so long after the call that it was not going to be changed. In that situation, blow the foul, check the injury, isolate the offending player, and consult with the AR to confirm location and DOGSO / SPA. He went straight PK and Send Off without any checking. For the record, it is hard to get spots exactly right when you're running at full speed with players blocking your view, which is why you check...
Third, if it was DOGSO and inside the penalty area, as the defender attempted to play the ball, should have been a Caution, not Ejection. If the spot were outside the penalty area, an Ejection is the sanction:
Situation 1: If the DOGSO offence occurs outside the opponent's penalty area, the sanction is a red card with a direct free kick to the attacking team. Situation 2: If the DOGSO offence occurs inside the penalty area and the defender attempted to play the ball, the sanction is a yellow card and a penalty kick.
Major screw up and complete lack of crew coordination. Coach and players have a right to be upset.
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Post by surgesoccer on Apr 18, 2024 13:37:32 GMT -5
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Post by surgesoccer on Apr 18, 2024 13:42:53 GMT -5
Third, if it was DOGSO and inside the penalty area, as the defender attempted to play the ball, should have been a Caution, not Ejection. If the spot were outside the penalty area, an Ejection is the sanction: Interesting and did not know this. Almost same situation happened last night at the Lambert / Duluth game. Foul was outside of the box by about a yard and was a DOGSO. Duluth player received a red. Free kick as well... not a penalty kick. |
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Post by soccerloafer on Apr 18, 2024 13:58:48 GMT -5
Third, if it was DOGSO and inside the penalty area, as the defender attempted to play the ball, should have been a Caution, not Ejection. If the spot were outside the penalty area, an Ejection is the sanction: Interesting and did not know this. Almost same situation happened last night at the Lambert / Duluth game. Foul was outside of the box by about a yard and was a DOGSO. Duluth player received a red. Free kick as well... not a penalty kick. It was updated a few years back. Depends on the foul. If in the box, and attempt to play the ball (not handling, pulling, etc), then it's downgraded to a caution. Before, a bad tackle (legitimate attempt but a foul) would result in both a send off and PK - so you lose a player and a goal. Hence the change to caution instead of send off the team isn't double penalized. Outside the box, any DOGSO is straight red. |
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Post by randomparent on Apr 18, 2024 14:52:10 GMT -5
Round 1 7A is in the books. Hopefully someone else will do some of the other divisions. Last night was a bit crazy with some 1 vs 4 losses with the two biggest upsets... --South Forsyth (1 seed) lost to North Gwinnett (4 seed) 2-3. From what I heard South was up 2 - 0 and gave cup a penalty/red card which North converted. They then went on to notch 2 more goals to take the win. --Hillgrove (1) lost to Carrolton (4) in pk's 7-8 after ending OT tied at 2. Other games of interest... --Milton (3) beat Peachtree Ridge (2) 2-1 --East Coweta (3) beat 2022 champion Harrison (2) 2-1 --Lambert (2) beat Duluth (3) 4-1 --Osborne (3) beat Mill Creek (2) in PK's 4-2 after ending OT tied 2-2. Here is how the regions fared in the first round: Region 1: 1-3 Region 2: 4-0 Region 3: 0-4 Region 4: 3-1 Region 5: 3-1 Region 6: 2-2 Region 7: 2-2 Region 8: 1-3 Here are how the seeds fared: 1 Seed: 6-2 2 Seed: 4-4 3 Seed: 4-4 4 Seed: 2-6 Interesting matchups next week: Lambert (2 seed, 14-2-1, 41 Goals for, 9 Goals against) Vs Walton (1 seed, 10-5-1, 31 Goals for, 19 Goals against): Last years championship teams face off in round 2 at Walton. Milton (3 seed, 13-2-1, 33 Goals for, 14 Goals against) vs Collins Hill(1 seed, 15-4-0, 46 Goals for, 15 Goals against) In 6A the most interesting matches in the first round will be between region 6 and 7 tomorrow night. Other than the Johns Creek vs Rome, I think any game could go either way. |
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Post by notcrazysoccerdad on Apr 19, 2024 8:06:16 GMT -5
Interesting and did not know this. Almost same situation happened last night at the Lambert / Duluth game. Foul was outside of the box by about a yard and was a DOGSO. Duluth player received a red. Free kick as well... not a penalty kick. It was updated a few years back. Depends on the foul. If in the box, and attempt to play the ball (not handling, pulling, etc), then it's downgraded to a caution. Before, a bad tackle (legitimate attempt but a foul) would result in both a send off and PK - so you lose a player and a goal. Hence the change to caution instead of send off the team isn't double penalized. Outside the box, any DOGSO is straight red. I didn't know this either. Is that true at all levels or is it a high school thing? |
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Post by playfromtheback on Apr 19, 2024 8:49:51 GMT -5
It was updated a few years back. Depends on the foul. If in the box, and attempt to play the ball (not handling, pulling, etc), then it's downgraded to a caution. Before, a bad tackle (legitimate attempt but a foul) would result in both a send off and PK - so you lose a player and a goal. Hence the change to caution instead of send off the team isn't double penalized. Outside the box, any DOGSO is straight red. I didn't know this either. Is that true at all levels or is it a high school thing? All levels. It's something i just recently learned from "refs need love" on a few different social media sites. He is local and does a great job of breaking down rules and game situations. |
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Post by triffling on Apr 19, 2024 10:53:01 GMT -5
Multiple mistakes on the call. Personally would have called a foul. Had to call a PK in the 1st minute of a playoff game earlier this week. Unfortunate but accurate. First, CR was often too far from play and slow to transition. That's my opinion. I run a lot more than he did. Second, the spot of the foul was clearly outside the penalty area. No communication with the AR to confirm DOGSO and spot of foul. Personally, I almost always check with the nearest AR before issuing a send off, particularly in playoffs, as it has such a big impact. EDIT - CR and AR finally conferred, but so long after the call that it was not going to be changed. In that situation, blow the foul, check the injury, isolate the offending player, and consult with the AR to confirm location and DOGSO / SPA. He went straight PK and Send Off without any checking. For the record, it is hard to get spots exactly right when you're running at full speed with players blocking your view, which is why you check... Third, if it was DOGSO and inside the penalty area, as the defender attempted to play the ball, should have been a Caution, not Ejection. If the spot were outside the penalty area, an Ejection is the sanction: Situation 1: If the DOGSO offence occurs outside the opponent's penalty area, the sanction is a red card with a direct free kick to the attacking team. Situation 2: If the DOGSO offence occurs inside the penalty area and the defender attempted to play the ball, the sanction is a yellow card and a penalty kick. Major screw up and complete lack of crew coordination. Coach and players have a right to be upset. If there was ever anything appropriate for a protest of a match, this would be one. Clear failure by the ref to apply the laws of the game. This is a clear play for the ball. It’s a red card since it’s outside of the box, but if the ref awards it inside, it’s a yellow card. Given the level / quality of refs I have seen this year, it’s not surprising. Would be great to see a clip. |
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Post by mamasoccer on Apr 19, 2024 11:04:22 GMT -5
Refs for high school have been terrible. Semifinals last year Collins Hill VS. Lambert coach was issued a red card and then out of now where lights turn off for over 20 minutes, pitch black, proof coach came back on the pitch to coach his players, went to PKS and Collins Hill lost but nothing can be done!!!! Refs can definitely ruin games!!!! How do lights turn off for such a long period of a time for a semifinal game???
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Post by surgesoccer on Apr 19, 2024 13:57:24 GMT -5
Refs for high school have been terrible. Semifinals last year Collins Hill VS. Lambert coach was issued a red card and then out of now where lights turn off for over 20 minutes, pitch black, proof coach came back on the pitch to coach his players, went to PKS and Collins Hill lost but nothing can be done!!!! Refs can definitely ruin games!!!! How do lights turn off for such a long period of a time for a semifinal game??? Going to disagree with you here. I was at the game and did not see the coach still coaching, but from the home side it was dark and nearly impossible to see anything until the lights came back on. Especially with the teams being on the other side of the field. Lights did not go out, out of no where... they were set on a timer and it takes 20 minutes for them to power back up. In fact from the time the lights start coming on the video camera is on the Lambert bench. At no point do you see "the coach" walking away nor do you see a ref come over to tell anyone to leave. But once again it would have been impossible for someone on the home side to see anyone of the visitors side while the lights were out. |
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Post by slickdaddy96 on Apr 19, 2024 14:56:31 GMT -5
I didn't know this either. Is that true at all levels or is it a high school thing? All levels. It's something i just recently learned from "refs need love" on a few different social media sites. He is local and does a great job of breaking down rules and game situations. Gerson is an awesome referee. He normally does a lot of southside stuff. I have refereed with him, and if I see him on the pitch for my kid's high school game (or any game for that matter) I know he will call a good game and help the other referees if he feels like something they call is wrong. |
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Post by mamasoccer on Apr 19, 2024 18:48:56 GMT -5
Ok slickdaddy and these weren’t reprogrammed prior to the game why???
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Post by surgesoccer on Apr 19, 2024 19:44:28 GMT -5
Ok slickdaddy and these weren’t reprogrammed prior to the game why??? You really think that the Lambert coach got a red card, and 3 minutes later the first overtime ended, and then the lights went out less than a minute later and it was coordinated. All so the coach could impart some game winning strategy that he had not thought to tell his team during regulation and the first OT. Slickmama you might want to lay off the meds and conspiracy theories. |
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Post by slickdaddy96 on Apr 22, 2024 11:18:34 GMT -5
Ok slickdaddy and these weren’t reprogrammed prior to the game why??? Not sure why I was tagged in this. I got no opinion on this supposed Lambert issue and lights. Only thing I know about Lambert is that they played Northgate this season and only beat them 2-0, and they didn't look that impressive. Whether or not maybe Lambert was sitting players or playing players in different positions just to mess around I have no clue, but as much hype as they get on here and elsewhere I fully expected them to mercy Northgate and they didn't. |
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Post by soccerman on Apr 22, 2024 12:41:52 GMT -5
Yes, the game against Northgate was Lambert senior night so they probably didn't take it very seriously. But still would have expected more than 2 goals.
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Post by slickdaddy96 on Apr 22, 2024 13:30:08 GMT -5
Yes, the game against Northgate was Lambert senior night so they probably didn't take it very seriously. But still would have expected more than 2 goals. No it was not senior night. Northgate moved their Senior night (it was a home game for Northgate) from that game to their North Columbus Region game instead that happened a 1-1.5 weeks earlier. This was purposely done due to Northgate wanting to play some of the seniors that don't play as much more than they would be able to playing Lambert, so they moved it to that game instead. |
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Post by surgesoccer on Apr 22, 2024 15:03:27 GMT -5
Yes, the game against Northgate was Lambert senior night so they probably didn't take it very seriously. But still would have expected more than 2 goals. No it was not senior night. Northgate moved their Senior night (it was a home game for Northgate) from that game to their North Columbus Region game instead that happened a 1-1.5 weeks earlier. This was purposely done due to Northgate wanting to play some of the seniors that don't play as much more than they would be able to playing Lambert, so they moved it to that game instead. Slickdaddy, nothing about the use of "slickdaddy" in the previous comments references you just pure coincidence... I think. I agree Lambert probably should have beat Northgate by more than two but a couple of pieces of info from the game: 1. The previous two seasons I think Lambert only beat Northgate 3-0, so not much off from those games. 2. One of Lambert forwards picked up an early yellow and sat for the rest of the game to avoid a possible second yellow before playoffs. 3. Second starting forward picked up a slight nick, and so he sat for most of the game. 4. Lambert used the game to play a lot of players. Still most starters played at least half the game. 5. Northgates #8 played a very good game and disrupted Lambert play through midfield. Overall Northgate actually played a decent game, moved the ball well, and had some decent speed. |
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Post by slickdaddy96 on Apr 22, 2024 16:49:19 GMT -5
No it was not senior night. Northgate moved their Senior night (it was a home game for Northgate) from that game to their North Columbus Region game instead that happened a 1-1.5 weeks earlier. This was purposely done due to Northgate wanting to play some of the seniors that don't play as much more than they would be able to playing Lambert, so they moved it to that game instead. Slickdaddy, nothing about the use of "slickdaddy" in the previous comments references you just pure coincidence... I think. I agree Lambert probably should have beat Northgate by more than two but a couple of pieces of info from the game: 1. The previous two seasons I think Lambert only beat Northgate 3-0, so not much off from those games. 2. One of Lambert forwards picked up an early yellow and sat for the rest of the game to avoid a possible second yellow before playoffs. 3. Second starting forward picked up a slight nick, and so he sat for most of the game. 4. Lambert used the game to play a lot of players. Still most starters played at least half the game. 5. Northgates #8 played a very good game and disrupted Lambert play through midfield. Overall Northgate actually played a decent game, moved the ball well, and had some decent speed. Were you meaning the kid playing the #8 soccer position or actual jersey #8? I was curious on what specific player you were talking about so I could recollect who it was. If it was the #8 jersey number yeah he got put back playing a more defensive role after the first 1/3 of the season. He generally will either play a center back or play the #6 spot (holding mid) since the move. |
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Post by surgesoccer on Apr 22, 2024 17:23:50 GMT -5
His jersey was #8. I think he was playing the 6. Very fast and was flying around the field.
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Post by slickdaddy96 on Apr 22, 2024 17:27:20 GMT -5
His jersey was #8. I think he was playing the 6. Very fast and was flying around the field. Ok yeah it was the guy I was thinking of then. He isn't a senior, so he will be there next year as well. |
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Post by surgesoccer on Apr 25, 2024 9:31:28 GMT -5
Round 2 is in the books and we're down to the final eight. Most of the games went as expected but the one semi shocker was Colquitt County beating Pebblebrook 1-0.
On paper it would seem that Colquitt County should have been the favorite(16-2-1 records, 75 GF and only 17GA... but 6 games account for 42 of their goals) And their two previous games were 1-0 victories against Lee County and Brookwood, not exactly tough competition. Pebblebrook came in with a 11-7-1 record scoring 67 goals with 33 against. But it's Metro Atlanta vs South Georgia and those games tend to go to the Metro team. Credit to Colquitt for riding the home field advantage and doing what it takes to survive and advance.
They get Region 6 #2 Kennesaw Mountain, a 2-1 winner N. Gwinnett , at home next week. KM finished second in a week region and went 11-8-1 on the season, so I think Colquitt County keeps it going with another home win. How different this part of the bracket might look if South Forsyth had not flamed out so early. Yes there was a horrendous penalty awarded for a foul 5+ yards outside of the box. But you're South Forsyth, probably one of the top 3 teams in 7a this year. N. Gwinnett should have never been in the game.
The most interesting game to me was Milton at Collins Hill which Milton came out on top 1-0. Collins Hill finally breaks the playoff curse streak of losing to Forsyth County teams (2018 L Lambert 3-0, 2021 L 1-0 Forsyth Central, 2022 W Forsyth 1-0, 2023 L Lamber in PK's) only to lose to a team that is now in the same Regions as all of the Forsyth teams. Maybe it's the region and not the county. Anyway, Milton moves on to face Archer on the road.
Don't know much about South Gwinnett at Campbell other than a 1 vs 4 match that I assume played out as expected with Campbell taking the 4-2 win. They will be the home team next week but a definite underdog as they will be playing...
Lambert who beat Walton 4-1 in a replay of last years State Championship game. Walton had the early energy going up 1-0 in the first 10 minutes, but Lambert tied the game 10 minutes later and never looked back taking a 2-1 lead in the first half and netting 2 more goals in the second half. The game got a bit ugly late in the second half with 2 Walton payers getting red cards. Both were with less than 3 minutes to go in the game and a case of frustration seeing the season come to an end to the same team 2 years in a row. Lambert beat Campbell 4-0 early this year so they have to be the favorite, but you never like having to play a team a second time in the playoffs.
Discovery easily beat Osborne 3-0 and that was exactly what was expected. That win sets up a 1 seed vs 1 seed contest as Greyson beat East Coweta 1-0. I was a bit surprised by the score as I would have put Greyson as a 3 goal favorite.
The Final round 2 game looks to have been a defensive slug fest as Archer beat Carrolton, after a 0-0 tie in regulation and OT, in PK's 4-2.
So my picks for Final 4 - Milton vs Lambert and Discovery vs Colquitt County
Regions Representation in the final 8:
Region 1: 1
Region 2: 1
Region 3: 0
Region 4: 2
Region 5: 1
Region 6: 2
Region 7: 1
Region 8: 0
Seeds Remaining in final 8
1 Seed: 4
2 Seed: 3
3 Seed: 1
4 Seed: 0
Scoreboard Top 10 And Last Result
1. Lambert: Beat Walton in Round 2
2. Discovery: Beat Osborne in Round 2
3. Grayson: Beat East Coweta in Round 2
4. Milton: Beat Collins Hill in Round 2
5. Archer: Beat Carrolton in PK's
6. Collins Hill: Lost to Milton in Round 2
7. Pebblebrook: Lost to Colquitt County in Round 2
8. Hillgrove: Lost to Carrolton in Round 1
9. Walton High School: Lost to Lambert in Round 2
10. South Forsyth: Lost to North Gwinnett in Round 1
Max Preps Top 10
1. Milton
2. Lambert
3. Discovery
4. Hillgrove: Out
5. East Coweta: Out
6. Grayson
7. Colquitt County
8. Carrolton: Out
9. Collins Hill: Out
10. Peachtree Ridge: Out
What's going on in other regions?
I would like to see the McIntosh vs Dalton 5A game. And the Johns Creek vs North Forsyth 6A game.
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