Friday Night Football Roundup — Week 11

Playoff standings are becoming more clear, and region champions are being determined in these final weeks of the 2024 regular season.

Here’s a roundup of Friday’s football:

Houston County

The Bears needed a win against Thomas County Central to avoid falling to the fourth spot in the region standings, but they fell short 41-31. HoCo led 24-21 at halftime thanks to a field goal with under a minute left in the first half, but the Yellow Jackets outscored them 20-7 in the second half to take the game.

Northside

Northside fell to 2-7 on the season and extended their losing streak to seven in Friday’s 55-7 loss to Region 2-5A champion Lee County.

Perry

After what many consider an upset against Benedictine on Friday night, the Panthers have been crowned Region 1-4A champions after a 31-27 final in Savannah. A 57-yard pick-six from defensive end Ashlon Ashley and a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown highlighted Perry’s efforts.

Veterans

The Warhawks remain winless after Coffee came to town and delivered a 41-7 loss.

Warner Robins

Before this game Demons coach Shane Sams had never lost to Ware County as a player or coach. Friday’s 24-21 final changed that as Warner Robins fell in Waycross. Warner Robins’ defense held the Gators scoreless for most of the second half, but a field goal would be enough as the Demons’ offense couldn’t score enough to take advantage.

Westfield

It’s been nearly a decade since the Hornets won a district championship; That is until they defeated St. Anne-Pacelli 26-10 on Friday. This marks Westfield’s first district championship since 2015, and they will head into the postseason with a stellar 8-2 overall record and an undefeated 4-0 district record.