Vikings looking to channel loss into success in playoff opener

VALDOSTA – It took almost three months for the Lowndes football team to prove they are one of the best teams in the state. They fell just short of an undefeated season, losing 23-20 to rival Colquitt County in the waning seconds, but claimed the Region 1-7A Championship in the process. The fifth-seeded Vikings (9-1) host No. 28 South Forsyth (7-3) at Martin Stadium this Friday at 8 p.m. in the first round of the GHSA Class 7A state playoffs. With just over a minute left against Colquitt, Lowndes led 20-15. But as they learned in the Winnersville Classic two weeks ago, no lead is truly safe. With 8 seconds left, Colquitt County quarterback Khi Mitchell threw a touchdown pass to tight end Tucker Saporita to give the Packers the comeback victory. Coach Adam Carter and his Vikings will continue to play to their strengths with their physical run game and tough defense. They have shown that they can dominate teams with these two factors.

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