As you read this story, Prep Ballers is either en route to Atlanta or sitting somewhere in the plush Mercedes-Benz Stadium taking in playoff football.
The first matchup of Wednesday's loaded slate pits the Savannah Christian Raiders (12-2) against the Cedar Grove Saints (9-5).
While the Saints' record may be deceiving, both teams have established themselves as dominant forces at the AAA level. Both rosters are also littered with high-level college talent on both sides of the ball.
Below is a list of all players with college offers, along with a hyperlink to their recruiting profile if available.
Cedar Grove
2024 three-star cornerback Lakhi Roland (Maryland commit)
2024 three-star safety Jakyre Horton (Western Kentucky commit)
2024 three-star defensive lineman Kyle Mosley (UAB commit)
2024 linebacker Wesley Brown (five Division I offers)
2024 offensive lineman Jaylen Slaughter (four Division I offers)
2024 defensive tackle Andre Calhoun (one Division I offer)
2024 athlete Malachi Miller (one Division I offer)
2024 offensive tackle Jordan Thornton (two Division II offers)
2024 linebacker Keith Bass (one Division II offer)
2024 athlete Chase Kerns (one Division II and one Division III offer)
2025 four-star running back Bo Walker (Georgia commit)
2025 three-star quarterback EJ Colson (UCF commit)
2025 wide receiever Andrew Leslie (three Division I offers)
2026 four-star wide receiver Devin Carter (Florida State commit)
Savannah Christian
2024 three-star linebacker David Bucey (South Carolina commit)
2024 running back Harry "Zo" Smalls (two Division II offers)
2025 five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (33 Division I offers)
2025 four-star tight end Logan Brooking (Clemson commit)
2025 athlete Kenry Wall (one Division I offer)
2027 edge rusher LeDamion Guyton (four Division I offers)
Analysis and Pick
While both teams boast star-studded rosters, Cedar Grove should be a massive favorite to avenge their 2022 state championship loss.
The Saints may have five losses, but all five have come at the hands of much larger programs from both in-state and out-of-state. And outside of two games, they have coasted through their AAA competition to find themselves back in the state championship for the second time in three seasons.
With Griffin and Bucey heading a strong defense, I think the Raiders can keep it close for awhile. However, the sheer talent level of the Saints is nearly impossible to pick against.
So, to quote our last 'Game of the Week' preview: Give me the Saints, big.
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