Playoff Preview: Class 4A Region 2-4A v 8-4A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GHSA playoffs kick off next Friday across the State. Class 4A figures to be highly competitive from top to bottom. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We take a look at some under the radar players to watch in the 4 Region 2-4A v 8-4A matchups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2-4A #3 Hampton Hornets at 8-4A #2 Eastside</em></strong> <strong><em>Eagles</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(7-3) Hampton is a big underdog on Friday as they trave to (9-1) #5 Eastside. The only blemish on Eastside schedule was a 40-35 loss to #2 North Oconee. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1568660' first='Kamarui' last='Dorsey']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hampton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672eee9ac2eb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I don't think this 6'2 190 WR/DB will fly under the Prep Redzone ranking radar much longer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dorsey had a very productive season for the Hornets. He had 36 receptions for over 600 yards and averaged a TD every 3.6 touches. He added 4 INTs the defensive side of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good speed that can get behind the defense on the post and corner routes. Crisp route runner on the short routes and has the ability to make people miss with the ball in his hands. Good game IQ on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Florida and Georgia Tech have recently extended offers and many more to come this Spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/d1_kamarui/status/1853410278232182926","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/d1_kamarui/status/1853410278232182926 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1551864"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672eee9ac2f40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'1 192 DB is known for his work is the defensive secondary where he is a recent Georgia Tech commit. He has also been a TD scoring machine this year on offense, scoring 20 TDs in just 90 attempts in an Eastside rushing attack that features 3 "star" RBs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barr checks off all the boxes. Great top end speed, physical, athletic and plays the game with good natural instinct. He had a season high 175 yards on 9 carries vs Madison Co adding 11 TT and an INT on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>8-4A #4 Flowery Branch Falcons</em></strong> <strong><em>at 2-4A #1 Ola</em></strong> <strong><em>Mustangs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The (4-6) Falcons make the trip to McDonough to face the (9-1) Region Champ Ola Mustangs. The only blemish this season on the Mustangs schedule was a 14-10 loss to Stockbridge. Ola enters the game as 23 point favorites by Calpreps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Brooks Recinella","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Flowery Branch","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672eee9ac3010"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'4 190 multisport athlete has been picking up some attention lately. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A crisp route runner that puts himself in position to make grabs on the comeback and out routes. Uses a variety of moves to create space between himself and the defender. Sure hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recinella is one to keep an eye on this offseason and into the Summer. We feel like his stock is getting ready to climb.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1584804' first='Caden' last='Waye']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ola","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672eee9ac30d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'11 190 RB/S has made some noise his Sophomore season, catching the attention of the Toledo staff who just recently offered. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong, physical back that has good vision in traffic and has outstanding "twitch" for his size. He closed out the season in a big way with 397 yards on 38 carries and 5 TDs over the 3-0 final stretch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Expect to see Waye added to the latest Class of 2027 rankings this upcoming Spring . </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Region 8-4A #3 East Forsyth Broncos at Region 2-4A #2 Jones Co</em></strong> <strong><em>Greyhounds</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The (8-2) Broncos make their 2nd consecutive trip to the playoffs as they will travel to (8-2) Jones County. The Greyhounds lost 2 games this season by a combined 11 points. On paper this sets up to be one of the closest games of the 1st Rd in the 4A bracket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jeremiah Foote","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"East Forsyth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672eee9ac319d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'1 185 LB has been a tackling machine for the Broncos this season. He has 77 TT with 9 TFL and had double digit tackles in 3 of the 10 East Forsyth contest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foote gets off the LOS well and is hard for bigger OL to get a hat on. Does a great job at reading the play on the fly and is a decisive tackler when he gets his hands on you. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1640185' first='Jaivon' last='Solomon']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jones County","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672eee9ac325c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Duke University WR commit has had one of the best seasons for a receiver in Central Georgia in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1 175 Senior had 72 receptions for 1191 yards with 13 TDs. He eclipsed the 100 yard receiving mark in 8 of the Greyhounds 10 games with a season high 8 catches for 157 yards in a win over Union Grove. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lean guy , built like a track guy, that has the speed to take the top off the defense on any play. Great ball tracker that makes some acrobatic grabs on not so perfect thrown balls. Physical and doesn't mind catching the ball in traffic on the slants. High energy player that will be a great addition to the Blue Devils next Fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Region 2-4A #4 Eagles Landing Eagles at Region 8-4A #1 North Oconee Titans</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The (4-6) Eagles have the tough task of going on the road and facing the #2 ranked (10-0) Titans. North Oconee will be big favorites at home. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1553538' first='Chris' last='Matthews']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"235","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Eagle's Landing","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672eee9ac331e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Solid built DL with a strong base that bulls his way through bigger OL. Understands leverage from wrestling in the off season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"CJ" does a good job at play recognition and has a high motor in his pursuit to the football. Metrics, specifically height, is always a concern for these guys that fall below the 6'0 mark. Matthews has proving he has the skill to compete against some of the top OL in the State, even at 5'11. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cjmatthews07/status/1854234441972957306","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cjmatthews07/status/1854234441972957306 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1323161"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672eee9ac3385"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In a team loaded with talent, Brooks is a guy I really like at the next level. Great size at 6'4 225.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Redzone Combine alumni has really seen his recruitment take off this Fall. He is currently ranked #7 DL in our rankings and was recently awarded 4-stars by one of the national recruiting services. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I like his potential on the offensive side of the ball. Smooth, fluid movements with good soft hands. A big target downfield for the Titan offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has had several new offers roll in as of late. Florida State, Clemson and Michigan are the most recent offers for this National recruit. Big potential at the P4 level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->