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Norcross Blue Devils Face Etowah in First Round of Football Playoffs

After finishing the regular season 8-2 (7-1 Region), the 2012 state champions play round 1 in the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 15.

By Corey Richardson, Assistant Football Coach

Last Friday night, your Norcross Blue Devils (8-2, 7-1 Region) finished the
regular season by beating the Meadowcreek Mustangs 59-14.

Offense
   KaDarius Garrett --  9 Rushes for 113 Yards and 2 KO returns for 60 Yds
   - Offensive Player of the Week
   Josh Boyd -- 13 rushes for 114 yds and 1 TD
   Caleb Crum -- Winning Blocking Grade and 3 pancake blocks
   Maaseiah Francis -- WR -- winning blocking grade with 4 pancake blocks
   Jared Pinkney -- WR -- winning blocking grade and 3 pancake blocks
   Blake Bingham -- 6 for 6 on extra points and one 40 yard FG
   Kwaylon Crane - Scout Player of the Week

Defense
   Joan Galindo -- LB -- 12 total tackles and 2 hits behind the line -
   Defensive Player of the Week
   Ridwan Issahaku --  Corner -- 2  int and 1 returned for a TD -- 3 pass
   breakups
   Brandon Garner -- SS -- 1 Int returned for TD  - Defensive Player of the
   Week
   Isaiah Gates --  4 tackles - Special Teams Player of the Week
   Daryel Monson - Scout Player of the Week


GHSA Football State Playoffs - Round 1
Friday, November 15, 2013
Etowah Eagles @ Norcross Blue Devils
Kickoff:  7:30pm

Go Blue Devils!!

See also:

Blue Devils Win Coin Toss in 7AAAAAA Playoff Matchups


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