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WARNER ROBINS — Valdosta ended two seasons with one win. Its own continues. The Wildcats earned the fourth and final playoff berth from GHSA Region 1-AAAAA and extended the year for lame-duck head coach Rick Tomberlin by hammering Houston County 45-6 on Saturday at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.
All five Middle Georgia GISA schools won their playoff openers giving the area five of the eight quarterfinal playoff teams.
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WARNER ROBINS — Pushed to the limit in the second half by a balanced and creative Colquitt County attack, Northside’s defense made a decisive stand in the closing minutes as the Eagles beat Colquitt County 20-17 and earned the GHSA Region 1-AAAAA title Friday at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.