The Savannah Christian Red Raiders will open the GHSA Class AA state football playoffs Friday night against Toombs County at Westside Stadium.
The Red Raiders (9-1) are the No. 2 seed from Region 2. Their only loss was to three-time defending state champ and region champion Charlton County.
SCPS beat Jeff Davis 37-0 to finish the regular season and lock up the No. 2 spot and a first-round home playoff game. The Red Raiders had 311 yards rushing and 367 total yards against the Yellow Jackets.
Toombs County (6-4) beat East Laurens 28-13 in the regular season finale to secure the No. 3 spot from Region 4 and break a three-game losing streak. The Bulldogs’ non-region loss came to Class A No. 1-ranked ECI 42-35 in overtime.
Class AA State Playoffs
Toombs County at Savannah Christian
• Records: Toombs County 6-4, SCPS 9-1
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Westside Stadium
• When: Friday
• Radio: Listen online at www.savcps.com
• Tickets: $8.
