HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Weekly ‘Prep Peek’

Herald Fab 5 Poll

1. Bainbridge (3-1)

Bainbridge had a bye last week and stays atop the poll as Region 1-AAAAA play begins this week with its biggest test of the season. Next: at TCC, 8 p.m. Friday.

2. Lee County (5-0)

The Trojans put up 51 points against Dodge County and have scored 236 points (47.2 average) in five games. The Trojans also open Region 1-AAAAA play this week. Next: vs. Hardaway, 7:30 p.m. Friday.

3. Americus-Sumter (4-1)

The Panthers move up from No. 4 to No. 3 in the poll after beating Worth County, 40-14, to win their third game in a row and third under assistant coach Chris Wade.

Next: vs. Monroe, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 12.

4. Early County (3-2)

Early ran into what could be the best Class AA team in Georgia last week and fell to Brooks, 42-8, and slip one spot in the poll. Next: at Berrien, 7:30 p.m., Friday.

5. Westover (2-3)

The Patriots played much better than the 31-7 loss to Cairo indicates, and hang on to the No. 5 spot in the poll after a tough loss on the road to the state-power Syrupmakers. Next: at Crisp County, 8 p.m., Oct. 12.

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