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Geraldine playoff capsule
Published November 5, 2009
GERALDINE AT CLAY COUNTY
What: Class 2A state playoffs, first round
When: Friday, 7 p.m., Horn-White Stadium, Ashland
Admission: All tickets are $8
2009 records: Geraldine, 6-4; No. 6 Clay County, 9-1
Last week’s games: Geraldine 33, Valley Head 12; Lincoln 28, Clay County 18
Coaches: Tim Arnold, Geraldine; Kris Herron, Clay County
Clay County scouting report: Herron is in his first season as head coach of the Panthers after succeeding the school’s legendary coach, Danny Horn.
Lincoln spoiled the sixth-ranked Panthers’ bid for a perfect season by beating them in the regular-season finale.
Among the players to watch for Clay County are J.D. Williams, Charles Sims, Breeman Ackles and Shawncey Simmons.
Clay County has won 22 of its last 24 games.
Horn-White Stadium is considered one of the toughest places to play among Alabama high schools.
The Panthers are 14-0 at home in first-round playoff games.
Clay County won state championships in 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002 and 2005.
The Panthers have posted 27 consecutive winning seasons.
This is the first meeting between Geraldine and Clay County.
Geraldine’s statistical leaders: Rushing, Ty Rooks, 138 attempts, 1,039 yards, 14 touchdowns; Dustyn Cooper, 148 carries, 955 yards, eight touchdowns; passing, Anthony Wright, 49-of-84, 956 yards, nine touchdowns; receiving, Rooks, 17 catches, 532 yards, four touchdowns; tackles, Matthew Barrett, 101
Geraldine’s last playoff appearance: 2008; the Bulldogs are making their third consecutive postseason appearance and their 12th overall
Geraldine’s playoff record: 3-11
Geraldine’s best playoff finish: The Bulldogs advanced to the 2A semifinals in 2000
Second-round matchup: Geraldine/Clay County winner vs. Woodland/Westbrook Christian winner
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