Sports
Norcross Heads to Georgia Dome Saturday for State Championship
For the second year in a row the Norcross Blue Devils have advanced to the GHSA finals. This year they take on another Gwinnett team, the N. Gwinnett Bulldogs.
The Norcross Blue Devils head to the Georgia Dome Saturday to take on the North Gwinnett Bulldogs for the State Championship game.
Game time is 8:30 p.m. Pre-game tickets are available at the school office for $18 each, or through Ticketmaster or at the Dome ticket office for $20.
Here is a recap of the semifinal game against Colquitt County provided by Corey Richardson, Assistant Coach:
Last Friday night, your Norcross Blue Devils (12-2, 7-1 Region) beat the Colquitt County Packers 14-9.
Offense
Myles Autry -- 3 catches for 32 yards and 1 TD -- Offensive Player of the Week
Trenton Jenkins -- Winning Blocking grade -- Offensive Player of the Week
Blake Wood -- Winning Blocking grade
AJ Bush -- 18 rushes for 98 yards and 6 of 12 passing for 67 yards and 1TD
Zach Forte -- Special Teams Player of the Week
Philip Davis -- Scout Player of the Week
Defense
Warren McWilliams -- 16 total tackles/ 5 HBL/1 big hit/1 caused fumble/1 pass break up -- Defensive Player of the Week
Kevin Mouhon -- 14 tackles/ 1 QB Hurry
Lorenzo Carter -- 10 total tackles/ 2 HBL/ 1 QB Hurry / 1 pass break up
D'Andre Plantin -- 6 tackles/ 4 HBL/ 1 sack/ 1 QB Hurry/ Fumble Recovery -- Defensive Player of the Week
Brandon Garner -- 7 tackles -- 1 HBL
Harry Cokley -- Scout Player of the Week
Go Blue Devils!!
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