Bainbridge No. 1 team in final Fab 5 Poll
Mike Phillips
1. Bainbridge…….(7-3)
The Bearcats beat Lee County, 49-42, in a wild game to capture the No. 1 spot in the poll and roll into the playoffs with momentum.
Next: at Union Grove, 7:30, Friday.
2. Lee County…….(7-3)
The Trojans were No. 1 for most of the season and staged an incredible comeback before losing to Bainbridge, 49-42, last week in the game of the year.
Next: at Whitewater, 7:30 p.m., Friday.
3. Westover……….(7-3)
The Patriots are the first Westover team to host a playoff game and won the city title by sweeping the three schools in Albany.
Next: vs. Jonesboro, 7:30 p.m., Friday.
4. Monroe…………..(7-3)
The Tornadoes came on strong in the playoffs last season and hope to do the same on the road again this year when they travel to play state-ranked Griffin this week.
Next: at Griffin, 7:30 p.m., Friday.
5. Early County…(7-3)
The Bobcats survived the toughest Class AA region in Georgia that included three ranked teams and won the No. 3 seed with a win against state-ranked Cook last week.
Next: at Bleckley County, 7:30 p.m., Friday.
ALBANY