Posted on Thu, Oct. 11, 2007

The most widely circulated newspaper in the country has named Friday's matchup between No. 1 Northside and No. 5 Baldwin its national Game of the Week.

USA Today, which ranks Northside 11th nationally, will webcast the game live. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. at McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins.

Sports Illustrated ranks Northside sixth nationally, and the Eagles (6-0) have been No. 1 in the Georgia AP Class AAAA poll all season. Northside won the Class AAAA title last season.

Baldwin (4-0) defeated then-No. 6 Westside last week in triple overtime. Northside defeated Baldwin 28-6 last season.

For more coverage of Northside, Baldwin and high school football, visit macon.com's high school page. For a preview of this week's game and highlights from last week, watch The Red Zone.