How a star-studded Savannah Christian football squad earned a spot in state semifinals

November 29, 2023 College Football

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Savannah Christian is loaded with top-notch football talent as the Raiders have three current players with Power 5 commitments or offers in 5-star junior defensive lineman Elijah Griffin, his classmate Logan Brooking, who has committed to Clemson and senior David Bucey, who is headed to South Carolina.

And the list goes on from there as SCPS is one of the most stacked teams in the state of Georgia. The Raiders have proven it in the playoffs. After an epic win over visiting Peach County in four overtimes in its playoff opener, SCPS has gone on the road to beat Morgan County (33-10), before knocking off previously undefeated Lumpkin County on the road in a 42-21 win Friday.

Next up is a road trip to Columbus as the Raiders (11-2) are set to take on Carver (10-3) in a Class 3A state semifinal Friday night with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Odis Spencer Stadium.

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It seems absurd to call a player like running back Zo Smalls underrated, but he somehow seems overlooked. The 5-foot-10, 195-pound junior rushed for 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the win at Lumpkin County and leads the Raiders with 1,594 yards rushing and 28 total touchdowns on the year.

Zo Smalls of Savannah Christian in action against Calvary Day on Sept. 23, 2023.

“Zo is a power back who works so had in the weight room. He has one of the highest squats on the team (at more than 500 pounds),” SCPS Coach Baker Woodward said. “He can make you miss, or run through you. We love to give him the ball…

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Author : Savannah Morning News

Publish date : 2023-11-29 09:05:16

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