Pierce County is the lone peach state survivor in the Georgia High School Association playoffs.
Quarterback Caden McGatha and the Bears continued their tear through the postseason, crushing Fitzgerald 35-7 in the Class 2A state semifinals on Friday night. One week after rushing for five touchdowns McGatha had four more on the ground in the dominant win. The Bears (13-1) face Rockmart for the title on Dec. 12 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a shot to give coach Ryan Herring his second crown with the Bears. Pierce County won its only title in a 13-6 overtime slugfest with Oconee County in 2020.
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In Class 7A, Camden County’s best season in coach Jeff Herron’s second act in Kingsland came to an end against a powerful Walton. The Raiders got six touchdown passes from Jeremy Hecklinski to beat Camden 41-25.
The Wildcats were victim to three Hecklinski touchdown passes in the first half to fall into a 21-0 hole. But Camden stormed back to cut the deficit to 21-17 but Hecklinski put separation back between them quickly. Camden’s season finishes at 10-4.