This week’s Middle Georgia high school football capsules

TOP FIVE

WEST LAURENS AT WESTSIDE

Game time/site: 7:30 p.m./Ed DeFore Sports Complex.

Series history: Westside leads 5-0.

Last meeting: Westside won 36-10 in 2014.

Key Raiders: Darius Bradford (Jr., RB/MLB); Brandon Stuckey (Sr., WR/DB); Jalen Mack (Sr., QB).

Key Seminoles: Donta Pate (Jr., RB); Savion Knowlton (Jr., QB); Gerimie Mitchell (Sr., WR).

Scouting report: It’s a battle of unbeatens at the Ed DeFore Sports Complex, as West Laurens and Westside take part in their final non-region games of the regular season. Westside won last year’s game going away, but West Laurens is 10-2 since, outscoring its past three opponents 117-13. Bradford is pacing the Raiders on the ground, rushing for 284 yards on 33 carries, while Mack has completed 10-of-19 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns in his first season as the team’s starting quarterback. For Westside, Knowlton has completed 25-of-40 passes for 261 yards and five touchdowns (two interceptions) in two games, with Mitchell (10 catches, 150 yards, three touchdowns) serving as his favorite target so far. Pate is leading the running game with 162 yards on 31 carries.

NORTHSIDE AT LAKESIDE-EVANS

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Northside leads 9-1.

Last meeting: Northside won 38-7 in 2014

Key Eagles: Octavius Lester (Sr., DL); Jaylan Sandifer (Jr., WR); Tobias Oliver (Jr., QB); Caleb Kelly (Jr., OL); Darius Richardson (Sr., DL).

Key Panthers: Savon Stokes (Jr., RB/S); James Coley (Sr., DL); Nick Patterson (Sr., QB)

Scouting report: The Panthers lost some quality skill people from 2014, when they had a playoff-caliber team that didn’t make the playoffs. Lakeside is in a rebuilding mode, which becomes difficult in a week with the top-ranked team coming to town.

GREENBRIER AT JONES COUNTY

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Jones County leads 4-3.

Last meeting: Jones County won 43-6 in 2014.

Key Wolfpack: Hayden Harrison (Soph., QB); Trevon Sharper (Sr., RB); Tyson Garnett (Jr., LB).

Key Greyhounds: Logan Gordon (Sr., LB); Quay Betha (Soph., OL); Davian Daniel (Sr., WR); Torrez Finney (Sr., DL); D’Kel Lowe (Sr., DE).

Scouting report: Jones County receiver Nick Singleton (ankle) is expected to be back, so the Greyhounds will be at full strength. That’s not good news for the Wolfpack, who gave up 35 straight points last week to visiting Warner Robins. The Greyhounds can’t be eyeing next week’s trip to Northside.

MARY PERSONS AT LAMAR COUNTY

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Mary Persons leads 30-4.

Last meeting: Mary Persons won 29-27 in 2014.

Key Bulldogs: Pippin Davis (Sr., LB); Chris O’Neal (Sr., LB); Andruw O’Neal (Jr., RB/S); Juan Tucker (Sr., RB/LB).

Key Trojans: DB Elijah Hawkins (Sr., DB); Dan O’Neal (Jr., DL); Malik Herring (Jr., DE); Zach Harvey (Jr., RB); Justin Stroud (Sr., WR); Dilon Treadwell (Sr., OL).

Scouting report: It’s no stretch to expect Trojan Field to be full a solid 30 minutes before kickoff, considering last year’s controversial early finish of a tight game. The Trojans haven’t won in this series since 2006 and 1985 before that. There’s no looking ahead for either team, and the referees better be on their toes.

DEERFIELD-WINDSOR AT WESTFIELD

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Deerfield-Windsor leads 17-15.

Last meeting: Westfield won 28-7 in 2014.

Key Knights: Tyler Lowe (Sr., QB); Oliver Davis (Jr., LB); Nick Wendland (Sr., WR/S).

Key Hornets: Austin Doyle (Sr., OL/DL); John Walker Moore (Sr., DT); Gavin Edmonson (Sr., LB); Reagan Waller (Sr., CB/RB); Josh Jenkins (Sr., LB/FB).

Scouting report: As good as this rivalry is, there have been only seven games since 2000 decided by single digits. The Hornets have won two of the past three, and the defense will have to be there to make it three out of four. The Knights are 2-1 but are averaging 47 points per game.

OTHER GAMES TO WATCH

CROSS CREEK AT WARNER ROBINS

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Warner Robins leads 1-0.

Last meeting: Warner Robins won 49-7 in 2014.

Key Razorbacks: Darrius Ford (Sr., RB/S); Jesse Marshall (Jr., WR/RB); Mike Brown (Sr., OL/DL).

Key Demons: Ckeldrin Davis (Sr., DL); Chandler Jones (Sr., OL); Connor Shaw (Sr., DB/QB/K); Ivan Corbin (Sr., QB); Marquez Callaway (Sr., DB/WR).

HOUSTON COUNTY AT RICHMOND ACADEMY

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Houston County leads 1-0.

Last meeting: Houston County won 42-28 in 2014.

Key Bears: Payton Johnson (Sr., WR); Chris Brinson (Sr., RB); Mack McCullough (Jr., LB); Tucker Coody (Jr., OL); Jake Fromm (Jr., QB).

Key Musketeers: Jeff Jones (Sr., QB); Javonte Shinholster (Sr., RB); Ja’waun Sutton (Sr., LB).

VETERANS AT WASHINGTON COUNTY

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Washington County leads 1-0.

Last meeting: Washington County won 42-3 in 2014.

Key Warhawks: Isaiah Gray (Sr., WR/DB); Desjuan Harris (Sr, RB); Matthew Hearst (Sr., DB); Kaiman Smith (Jr., DB); Logan Byrd (Sr., QB/P).

Key Golden Hawks: Houston Chappell (Sr., QB); Caesar Cruz (Sr., DT); Darius Tucker (RB, Jr.).

SOUTHWEST AT PEACH COUNTY

Game time: 8 p.m.

Series history: Peach County leads 9-1-1.

Last meeting: Peach County won 48-0 in 2014.

Key Patriots: Jaquavious Solomon (Jr., WR) Jordan Slocum (Fr., QB); Sedaran Scott (Jr., RB).

Key Trojans: Antonio Gilbert (Soph., QB); Fletcher Hooks (Jr., OL/DL); Kevin Nixon (Jr., LB).

PERRY AT MACON COUNTY

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Macon County leads 2-1.

Last meeting: Macon County won 35-6 in 2014.

Key Panthers: Jamir Johnson (Sr., Ath.); Anfernee Roberson (Jr., DE/TE); Ashton Strange (Sr., OL/DL); Damion Bagley (Sr., Ath.).

Key Bulldogs: Daniel Yanez (Soph., OL/DL); Raymond Smith (Sr., OL/DL); Trey Brown (Soph., WR); K’Hari Lane (Jr., QB); DB Curt McDonald (Jr., DB).

RUTLAND VS. HOWARD

Game time/site: 7:30 p.m./Henderson Stadium.

Series history: Rutland leads 4-1.

Last meeting: Howard won 21-0 in 2014.

Key Hurricanes: Ladarian Womack (Sr., RB/FS); K’vian Fuller (Soph., QB); Anthony Whitehead (Sr., WR).

Key Huskies: Courvoisier King (Sr., QB); Tyjae Lockett (Sr., OL/DL); JaQwun Stinson (Sr., RB/OLB).

UPSON-LEE AT NORTHEAST

Game time/site: 7:30 p.m./Thompson Stadium.

Series history: Upson-Lee leads 1-0.

Last meeting: Upson-Lee won 44-6 in 2014.

Key Knights: David Marshall (Sr., DL); Quay Reviere (Sr., RB); Kalen Puckett (Jr., QB).

Key Raiders: Christopher Spencer (Sr., FS/WR); Phillip Thomas (Jr., RB/SS); JacQuez Durham (Jr., WR).

CENTRAL AT JORDAN

Game time/site: 7:30 p.m./Kinnett Stadium.

Series history: Central leads 3-0.

Last meeting: Central won 25-7 in 2014.

Key Chargers: Derrick Evans (Sr., QB/OLB); Antonio Sanders (Jr., RB); Ivory Childers (Sr., WR).

Key Red Jackets: Romello Kimbrough (Jr., QB); Dontez Scott (Sr., SB/FS); D’Andre Snead (Jr., WR/CB).

FPD AT MONTICELLO

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: FPD leads 1-0.

Last meeting: FPD won 9-6 in 2014.

Key Vikings: Will McCormick (Sr., QB); Reggie Gantt (Sr., FB); Torrian Bradley-McSwain (Jr., CB).

Key Hurricanes: Thomas Deraney (Sr., QB); Jordan Stone (Sr., RB/LB); Chris Anglin (Sr., OL/DL).

MOUNT DE SALES AT GMC

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Mount de Sales leads 13-2.

Last meeting: Mount de Sales won 34-7 in 2014.

Key Cavaliers: Nic Allman (Sr., WR); Adrian Hardwick (Soph., RB); Adrian Lester (Sr., DL).

Key Bulldogs: Devin Hill (Sr., OL/DL); Tyler MacCartee (Sr., QB/LB); Michael Skinner (Jr., FB/LB).

TATTNALL SQUARE AT STRONG ROCK

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Series history: Tattnall leads 1-0.

Last meeting: Tattnall won 33-0 in 2014.

Key Trojans: Aubrien Kemp (Sr., FS); Ahmad Barron (Jr., RB); Christian Rodgers (Jr., DT).

Key Patriots: Demetrius Knight (Fr., QB/DB); Derek Albert (Sr., RB/S); Matthew Postin (Sr., WR/DB).

REST OF THE SCHEDULE

Dawson Street at Windsor

Twiggs County at Dublin

Stewart County at Crawford County

Covenant Christian at CFCA

Baldwin at Tift County

John Milledge at Brentwood

Thomas Jefferson at Covenant

Bulloch at Gatewood

Wilkinson County at Johnson County

Montgomery County at Jeff Davis

Oconee County at Putnam County

Telfair County at Treutlen

Josey at Hancock Central

Calhoun County at Wilcox County

Dooly County at Marion County

Hawkinsville at Taylor County

Worth County at Crisp County

Savannah at Dodge County

Jenkins County at East Laurens

Crisp Academy at Terrell

Life Christian at Fullington

Monsignor Donovan at Piedmont

Robert Toombs at Heritage

Trinity Christian-Dublin at Memorial Day

Twiggs Academy at Praise

John Hancock at Westside Christian

Wheeler County at Mt. Vernon, Saturday

This story was originally published September 10, 2015 at 7:24 PM with the headline "This week’s Middle Georgia high school football capsules ."