Playoff football has arrived across the Savannah Area. Bethesda Academy is already in the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class 2A semifinals, while the majority of Georgia High School State Association (GHSA) teams open postseason play tonight in win-or-go-home matchups. With undefeated seasons on the line and several teams looking to make statement runs, here’s your guide to every local game before Friday night kicks off.
SCISA Class 2A Semifinals
Greenwood Christian (9-2) at Bethesda Academy (10-0), Friday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Bethesda’s perfect season faces a tough semifinal test as the Blazers look to punch a ticket to the state title game.
GHSA Playoffs – First Round
Class 6A
No. 4 Richmond Hill (6-4) at No. 1 Buford (10-0), Friday, Nov. 14
Richmond Hill tries to shock the state as powerhouse Buford brings one of Georgia’s top defenses into the matchup.
Class 5A
No. 3 Clarke Central (5-5) at No. 2 Effingham County (8-2), Friday, Nov. 14
Effingham County seeks its first second-round trip since 2018 in a game built on high-scoring offenses.
Class 4A
No. 4 East Forsyth (6-4) at No. 1 Benedictine (7-2), Friday, Nov. 14, Memorial Stadium
Benedictine opens its playoff run at home with a heavy favorite tag and one of Class 4A’s toughest schedules behind it.
Class 3A
No. 28 Whitewater (5-5) at No. 5 Jenkins (9-1), Friday, Nov. 14, Groves Stadium
Jenkins’ explosive offense tries to keep rolling as the Warriors chase a deep postseason run.
No. 25 Liberty County (7-3) at No. 8 Cairo (8-2), Friday, Nov. 14
Liberty County hits the road, hoping to upset a Cairo team that rarely loses early in the playoffs.
No. 29 Beach (5-4) at No. 4 West Laurens (10-0), Friday, Nov. 14
Beach looks to break through in its first playoff trip since 2011 against unbeaten West Laurens.
Class A–3A Private
No. 17 Savannah Country Day (4-6) at No. 16 Mt. Vernon (5-5), Friday, Nov. 14
Savannah Country Day aims for another first-round win after beating Mt. Vernon in the same spot last season.
BYE TEAMS (Advancing to Second Round)
Calvary Day (9-1)
The #4 Cavaliers rest up before hosting the North Cobb Christian–Kings Ridge winner on Nov. 21.
Savannah Christian (6-4)
The #8 Raiders wait another week to move on and will host Christian Heritage on Nov. 21 as they look to build postseason momentum.
The high school football postseason begins tonight for Savannah area teams, with Bethesda aiming to stay perfect in SCISA semifinals. It's win or go home as the chase for championships begins, where every snap counts.
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