BC @ Appling

BC (5-4; 3-4)
2009
Leading Rusher: John Williams
Most TD's: John Williams (12)
Leadng Tackler: Matt Shay
Luke Boyd: 44 total points
Best Game: 7-6 win over #2 seed WF
Best Performance: Boyd's 3 FG's vs. MCA (37,42,45)

Appling County Pirates (8-1; 6-1)
Coach: J.T. Pollock (2009 AA Athletic Director of the Year)
Offense: Wing-T
Defense: 4-3
Best player: LB Zach Griffis
Other top players: RB Kedrick Spearman, WR Arthur Williams, DB Tate Carter, DL Dale Howard

Despite losing more starters than any other team in Region 2-AA, the Pirates have clinched a playoff spot and still have plenty to play for. A win on Friday coupled with a MCA win over Charlton would give Appling a share of the region title. A win and a Charlton victory would give the Pirates the #2 seed. A loss with a MCA win would put Appling on the road in the 1st round.
2008 was the first region title for Appling since 2000 and first victory against Charlton County, which was ranked No. 2 at the time. But after losing 16 starters, the Region Player of the Year, as well as the Region Defensive POY, few outside of Baxley thought this much success would occur. The Pirates are 1st in total defense in the region. The offense is led by Kendrick Spearman in an offense that will eat up the clock. The home run threat comes from Arthur Williams at WR. The only loss of the year came in a lopsided affair in Folkston. Appling has not lost a regular season home game in 2 years and a win on Friday would give them 18 total wins in that span. Benedictine will present a formidable challenge and has nothing to lose after having their playoff hopes dashed in their last outing.

Playoff Picture:
2-AA:
MCA vs. Charlton
Appling vs. Benedictine
Tattnall vs. Brantley

-Charlton win= Charlton #1, Appling #2, MCA #3
-MCA win & Appling win= 3-way tie for #1. Coin toss to determine playoff seeds.
-MCA win & Appling loss= MCA #1, Charlton #2, Appling #3
-Winner of Tattnall/Brantley= #4 seed

3-AAAAA:
1. Camden
2. Windsor

Beach vs. Windsor
Groves vs. Jenkins
Camden vs. Bradwell

-Jenkins win & Bradwell win= Jenkins # 4, Bradwell # 3
-Jenkins win & Bradwell loss= Jenkins #3, Bradwell #4
-Jenkins loss & Beach win= Beach #4, Bradwell #3