

The rock-solid defense is led by future Power 5 defensive end – and a MaxPreps preseason All-American – Elijah Griffin. A senior quarterback in Paulus Zittrauer should pair with sophomore Zo Smalls to make the Raider offense at least serviceable. Head coach Baker Woodward has kept SCPS as one of the more consistent programs in the area, but the move up to Class 3A is asking a lot. Savannah Christian (5-6) has over 55 players on its roster this season, a much better number than the 35-man roster it had in 2018. The Calvary offense has just one senior starter, but they are in a much better position than SCPS and SCDS to make the jump in classes.

Jalin Scott is one of the best offensive lineman in the area. Quarterback Jake Merklinger and tight end Michael Smith are highly touted juniors and linebacker Troy Ford (UCF commit) and nose tackle Terry Simmons (Duke) are seniors. With four preseason all-state players (Georgia High School Football Daily), head coach Mark Stroud has plenty of talent on the roster to still make a deep playoff run again this season. Quarterback (#11 red) Matthew Ford look to pass during the 2022 WSAV Border Blitz Bowl at Memorial Stadium.Ĭalvary (12-1 in 2021) would have been one of the favorites to win Class A-Private if not for reclassification to Class 3A.
