STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: Swainsboro vs Prince Avenue Christian

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another great matchup in Single-A will feature some impressive D1 talent on both sides of the field. Which players could have a major performance win this state championship game?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321460' first='Aaron' last='Philo'] - QB - Prince Avenue Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the Wolverines, it all starts with superstar quarterback, [player_tooltip player_id='321460' first='Aaron' last='Philo']. One of the state's leading passers this season, the junior QB have easy D1 talent and should see some offers come his way after a terrific junior season where he threw for over 4,120 yards and 48 touchdowns on the season. He's tough, accurate, and has total command of Prince Avenue's pass-happy offense. He's smart with the football, gets it out quickly to his receivers, and can throw it accurately down the field as well. Look for him to attempt to throw the Wolverines to victory on Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Damelo Jones - ATH - Swainsboro</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of thee fastest-rising prospects in Georgia, Jones is having a dominant junior season and it's led to major offers from the Georgia Bulldogs and other top college programs. As a running back, he ran through Iwrin County in the semi-finals for 169 yards and three touchdowns, leading thee Tigers to this weekend's state championship. He's now rushed for over 1,200 yards and 20 touchdowns on the season. He's also a lockdown cornerback who covers a lot of ground in the back end. He also knows how to come down and strike the ball-carrier against the run. He'll be one of the top overall athletes on the field on Thursday night and expected to have an impactful game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='330500' first='Bailey' last='Stockton'] - WR - Prince Avenue Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big-play receiver and go-to option for Philo in the passing game, Stockton is as reliable as it gets at the receiver position in the entire classification. He's quick, explosive, can change directions well, and has great acceleration down the field. He creates separation with ease and knows how to make big yards after the catch. He's made 66 catches this season for 1,280 yards and 20 touchdowns, proving to be one of the more productive receivers in the Athens area. He's also a big-play player on defense, making 79 tackles and causing one fumble on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonorian Foots - LB - Swainsboro</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of thee most productive linebackers in the entire classification this year, Foots has been a dominant defender all season long for a strong Swainsboro defense. A senior captain, Foots is quick to the ball and knows how to wrap up and secure the tackle. He's a leader, he attacks each play, and he lit up the stat sheet this season. As a senior, Foots has made 123 total tackles, 16 TFLs, and six sacks. He's always looking to make a play and he'll have to make a lot of plays in coverage against Prince Avenues excellent passing attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wade McCormick - LB - Prince Avenue Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A senior captain at middle linebacker, McCormick has been a tackling machine all year long and has been one of the most consistent middle linebackers in thee entire classification this year. The tough, instinctive defender has made 118 total tackles this season along with six sacks. He gets off blocks, reads the play, and knows how to attack the ball carrier and secure the tackle. He'll need a monster game to stop a very potent Swainsboro offense this week in the final game of thee season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='335443' first='Jerrod' last='Steward'] - LB - Swainsboro</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another dynamic linebacker who knows how to hit, Steward has been all over the field once again for the Swainsboro defense this year. Another smart, physical defender, Steward is easy to notice and he'll by flying around to the football all game long on Thursday night. The impressive junior has easy D1 talent and showed it every week this past season. He made 116 tackles this year with 5 TFLs and one INT. They'll need him at his best against one of the top offensive units in the Single-A classification.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->