As far as the Screven defense is concerned, Collins said, “Our safety — Travis Sampson — is our emotional leader. He is a hard hitter and he really gets after the football.”

Sampson has 29 solo tackles and 18 assists on the year. He also has three interceptions, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles.

The team’s leading tackler is Hakeem Loadholt. He has 24 solos and 47 assists on the year, along with five-and-a-half tackles for loss yardage and one interception.

Donnie Mobley has 29 solo tackles and 34 assists. He also has nine-and-a-half tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble and one kick block this year.

“Due to some injuries, we have had to play him more on the offensive line in recent games,” said Collins. “I don’t like to play players both ways, but we will have to play him some on defense against Fitzgerald.”