2000 GACA North/South Game

July 19, 2000

Site: Memorial Stadium (Columbus)

Score: North 11, South 7

Personnel

Coaches

North: Wayne Bradshaw, East Hall

South: Rich McWhorter, Charlton County

North

Key players

  • Jerry Willoughby (Oconee County, RB)
  • Neal Waters (Walton, DB)
  • Jeremiah Van Dora (Hart County, QB)
  • Wesley Heath (Wheeler)
  • Tony Tiller (WR)
  • Laron Harrison (Carrollton, LB)
  • Jerry Slaughter (Washington, DE)

South

Key players

  • Dondrial Pinkins (Mitchell-Baker, QB)
  • Don Calloway (Miller County, RB)
  • Earnest Palmer (WR)
  • Kevin Davis (Charlton County, DB)
  • Antwan Andrews (Glynn Academy, TB)

Game Summary

North running back Jerry Willoughby ran 17 yards for the decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Oconee County grad was chosen the Offensive MVP after running for 83 yards on 24 carries. The touchdown run and two-point conversion gave the North a 11-7 lead with 10 minutes left in the game. Glynn Academy’s Antwan Andrews gave the South a 7-3 lead on an 8-yard run in the second quarter. Kevin Davis from Charlton County was the Defensive MVP.