1999 GACA North/South Game

July 15, 1999

Site: Martin Stadium (Valdosta)

Score: North 12, South 10

Personnel

Coaches

North: Sonny Smart, Rabun County

South: Charles Rutland, Jefferson County

North

Key players

  • Charles Roberson (Creekside, DE)
  • Latrez Harrison (QB)
  • Kelly Rhino (Marist, RB)
  • Kenn Barnett (Lincoln County, QB)

South

Key players

  • Tonya Butler (Riverdale, K)
  • Al Walker (Riverdale, LB)
  • George Lane (Jefferson County, QB)
  • Carlos Gatlin (QB)
  • Ikekoe Martin (Screven County, DL)

Game summary

North MVP Charles Roberson intercepted a pitchout and returned it 48 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. With the North leading 12-10, the South had the ball first and ten at the North 39 with 5:45 remaining. The officials spotted lightning and the game was halted at that point. Rebel kicker Tonya Butler opened the scoring with a 31-yard field goal. She had a 43-yard attempt blocked to end the first half and was wide left on a 27-yard try in the third. Tonya Butler's older brother Tony Butler played in the 1996 game, making them the only brother/sister combination in the history of the North-South game.