But even without the “Tebow” formation, the Vikings are formidable on offense. Reid, who led Region 1-AAAAA in interceptions last season as a sophomore, is perhaps the best two-way player in the league this season.

Reid had an interception against the Wildcats last Friday and his 53-yard touchdown run with 1:22 left sealed the victory for the Vikings.

Lowndes also can unleash Darriet Perry, the school’s career rushing leader. Jerry Postell is emerging as a force at running back. And fullback Tavaris Williams, another top two-way player, is difficult to bring down.

The Vikings also have two quarterbacks to create havoc with the opposition. Khary Franklin is the better runner of the two. Christian Glisson perhaps the better passer.

Despite being shut out in its opener, the Vikings are averaging 33.5 points a game and have scored 42 against Eagles Landing, Central Gwinnett and Coffee.

The Lowndes defense has been dominant at times and has surrendered just 51 points in its seven games. Included are shutouts of Eagles Landing and Central Gwinnett. Valdosta did not score against Lowndes last Friday until less that two minutes remained.

The Packers have no such glowing statistics, but Cokely said he thinks his team is improving, especially after the victory over Houston County two weeks ago.

On offense, the Packers will start junior John Michael Harrison at quarterback, with Travon Littleton and fullback Michael Jenkins behind him in the backfield.

Harrison has completed 28-of-82 passes for 324 yards, with no touchdowns and five interceptions.

And while Littleton is expected to start, Cokely said Dominique Presley, Darryl Thomas and Eric Key also will play at the running back position.

Presley is coming off his most productive game when he rushed for 97 yards and had a 49-yard touchdown run against the Bears. He has 276 yards on 41 carries, an average of 6.7 yards a try.

Key has primarily played defense in recent games — he had just one carry against Houston County — but remains the Packers leading rusher with 335 yards and four touchdowns on 70 carries.

With the return of C.J. Copeland to the secondary this week, Key could become more involved with the offense this week.

Glenn Strickland and Tomorus Collins are the expected starters at receiver.

Brandon Coleman will be the tight end, although Cokely said Cameron Erving is expected to get some snaps there.