VALDOSTA — Friday night, the two high schools that call the city of Valdosta home will clash at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium.
The Lowndes Vikings (6-0) will visit the Valdosta Wildcats (3-2) in the annual Winnersville Classic.
Here is a list and a few notes of current Blazers that have played in the annual showdown between the Vikings and Wildcats.
Greg Reid (LHS) — Cornerback Greg Reid was a member of the Lowndes football team between 2005-08. He never lost a Winnersville Classic, as the Vikings won by an average of 12.25 points per game during that stretch. Lowndes won two state championships during Reid's four-year high school football career. Reid has not played a down for the Blazers. He joined the team in August and then suffered a season-ending knee injury just a week before the start of the season.
Justin Williams (VHS) —Valdosta State sophomore linebacker Justin Williams was a member of the Valdosta High football team from 2007-10. He never beat his crosstown rival Vikings, although he did lead the Wildcats to the state quarterfinals in 2010.
Michael Miller (LHS) — An offensive lineman for the Vikings between 2007-10, Miller helped the Vikings win a state championship in 2007 and he never lost a Winnersville Classic.
Others:
Troy Braswell (LHS) — Braswell is ineligible this season due to academics. He played for Lowndes from 2007-10.
Terrance Foster (VHS) — A true freshman at VSU this year, Foster is a redshirt this season for the Blazers. Foster and his Valdosta teammates ended a 7-year losing streak to Lowndes last season with a 21-17 win at Lowndes' Martin Stadium. Foster was also a basketball player for the region champion Wildcats.
