N. Gwinnett: First undefeated regular season, region title
North Gwinnett is carrying the momentum of two firsts into the opening round of the Class AAAAA state playoffs. With their 21-7 win over Peachtree Ridge on Friday, the 10-0 Bulldogs finished their first undefeated regular season and won their first region title in football.
The Bulldogs will host Centennial in the first round of the playoffs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Here is a look at the standouts for North against Peachtree Ridge:
Players of the week
WR Cordero Dixon: 4 catches, 58 yards, 1 TD
RB Joe Jones: 16 carries, 76 yards, 1 TD; 1 catch, 5 yards
OL Austin Sheperd: highest offensive line film grade
DB Will Compton: 7 tackles, 1 interception returned for TD, 1 fumble recovery
DL Brad Willis: 6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 blocked kick
LB David Park: 14 tackles, 1 caused fumble
DL Ayo Ojolola: 6 tackles, 1 qb rush
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