Last week was the first week that I made predictions, and I did pretty well. I was 8-1 and was pretty close to nailing the margin on most.
The only one missed was Central-Phenix City. I really thought that the Red Devils would beat Enterprise. They have another test tonight against Baldwin County.
We'll begin our predictions with that game.
Baldwin County at Central-Phenix City
Playing at home will be big for the Red Devils. They have played three of their first four games on the road, and it showed the last two weeks.
Central is excited to be back at home, and Central coach Ron Nelson said the Red Devils worked on limited their mistakes this week.
I don't think Central will turn it over a bunch tonight and will win. It won't be pretty, but the Red Devils should get to 3-2.
Central 21, Baldwin County 17
Pacelli at Chattahoochee County
This wasn't much of a game last year, and I'm not convinced this year will be much different. (Pacelli won 40-0 in 2006.) Look for the Vikings to score and score some more. If the Panthers don't get to quarterback Stuart Wilkerson, he's going to have a big night. If they don't hit Jacquise Terry in the backfield, he's going to have a big night.
The Vikings are going to pressure Chattahoochee County quarterback Caleb Horvath, and will slow down the Panthers' passing attack.
Pacelli 42, Chattahoochee County 6
Spencer vs. Kendrick
I'm not sure what to think about this one. Spencer wasn't very competitive against Troup last week. The last time Spencer was shut out - the season opener against Carver, 40-0 - the Greenwaves responded with two wins.
If either team has aspirations of making the playoffs -- although their chances are small -- they have to win this game.
The Cherokees will limit the big play and pull off a couple trick plays of their own.
Kendrick 14, Spencer 12
Other games
Glenwood by 24 against Pickens
LaGrange by 21 against Hardaway
Tallassee by 3 against Russell County
Saturday games
Carver by 42 against Columbus High
Shaw by 27 against Jordan
Thursday games
Harris County 35, Northside 13
Smiths Station 13, Robert E. Lee 7
Off this week
Brookstone
Let's see how I do this week. Tell me where I am wrong.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
By the numbers
There were some interesting numbers from last week. It's a month into the football season and players are starting to rack up some big numbers.
Here's a quick look:
368 – Brookstone rushed for that many yards in its Region 4-A opener against Taylor County last week. Wesley Kiggins led the way with 77 yards.
116 – Smiths Station sophomore wide receiver A.J. Williams had four catches for 116 yards against Dothan last week. Williams had two receiving touchdowns and a kick return for a touchdown.
115 – Shaw running back Kyle Griswould topped the 100-yard mark for the fourth time this season. He had 115 yards and two touchdowns against Columbus High.
22 – Columbus High outside hitter Terakka Walker had 22 kills on Tuesday against Harris County and Jordan. Walker had seven in the win against the Lady Tigers.
Here's a quick look:
368 – Brookstone rushed for that many yards in its Region 4-A opener against Taylor County last week. Wesley Kiggins led the way with 77 yards.
116 – Smiths Station sophomore wide receiver A.J. Williams had four catches for 116 yards against Dothan last week. Williams had two receiving touchdowns and a kick return for a touchdown.
115 – Shaw running back Kyle Griswould topped the 100-yard mark for the fourth time this season. He had 115 yards and two touchdowns against Columbus High.
22 – Columbus High outside hitter Terakka Walker had 22 kills on Tuesday against Harris County and Jordan. Walker had seven in the win against the Lady Tigers.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Week 3 best bets
I haven't done it yet this season but after three weeks, I feel pretty good in my ability to predict who is going to win.
I won't waste your time or mine going through every game of the week. I will give my take on some of the best games.
I'll start with the game, I am going to be at tonight.
Taylor County at Brookstone
The Cougars won't struggle against a so-so Taylor County defense. Taylor County has given up 87 points in the first two games, and don't be surprised if it allows more than 40 points tonight.
Wesley Kiggins probably won't carry the ball much as Brookstone will have a big lead.
Brookstone 49, Taylor County 6
Russell County at Auburn
The Warriors probably aren't talented enough to beat the Tigers. But if they limit their number of mistakes, it can be a competitive game.
If they turn it over, it will get ugly like it did in their 59-0 loss to Opelika.
Jacorey Battle will make some plays for the Warriors.
Auburn 27, Russell County 13
Central at Enterprise
The Wildcats will be looking for some revenge when they play the Red Devils. Central rallied for a come-from-behind win last year.
Orwin Smith, Deon Hill and Jimmy Walton will allow Central to control the clock. The Central defense is going to have to stop the run to win.
They'll do a better job than they did last week against Auburn.
Central 17, Enterprise 13
Spencer at Troup
The Greenwaves have won two straight but they won't win their third straight. The Tigers will run, run and run some more at the Spencer defense. Troup will wear them down in the second half.
The Greenwaves' best chance is to score early and force a couple of turnovers.
Troup 27, Spencer 6
Other winners on Friday
Carver by 35 over Northside
Shaw by 30 over Columbus
Harris County by 3 over Hardaway
Smiths Station by 7 over Dothan
Glenwood by 28 over Tuscaloosa Academy
Thursday night
LaGrange 34, Kendrick 0
Teams off this week
Chattahoochee County
Jordan
Pacelli
I won't waste your time or mine going through every game of the week. I will give my take on some of the best games.
I'll start with the game, I am going to be at tonight.
Taylor County at Brookstone
The Cougars won't struggle against a so-so Taylor County defense. Taylor County has given up 87 points in the first two games, and don't be surprised if it allows more than 40 points tonight.
Wesley Kiggins probably won't carry the ball much as Brookstone will have a big lead.
Brookstone 49, Taylor County 6
Russell County at Auburn
The Warriors probably aren't talented enough to beat the Tigers. But if they limit their number of mistakes, it can be a competitive game.
If they turn it over, it will get ugly like it did in their 59-0 loss to Opelika.
Jacorey Battle will make some plays for the Warriors.
Auburn 27, Russell County 13
Central at Enterprise
The Wildcats will be looking for some revenge when they play the Red Devils. Central rallied for a come-from-behind win last year.
Orwin Smith, Deon Hill and Jimmy Walton will allow Central to control the clock. The Central defense is going to have to stop the run to win.
They'll do a better job than they did last week against Auburn.
Central 17, Enterprise 13
Spencer at Troup
The Greenwaves have won two straight but they won't win their third straight. The Tigers will run, run and run some more at the Spencer defense. Troup will wear them down in the second half.
The Greenwaves' best chance is to score early and force a couple of turnovers.
Troup 27, Spencer 6
Other winners on Friday
Carver by 35 over Northside
Shaw by 30 over Columbus
Harris County by 3 over Hardaway
Smiths Station by 7 over Dothan
Glenwood by 28 over Tuscaloosa Academy
Thursday night
LaGrange 34, Kendrick 0
Teams off this week
Chattahoochee County
Jordan
Pacelli
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
How good are they?
Most teams have played three games and some have only played two, but certain teams have already separate themselves from the pack.
But just how good are they? They might be good enough to compete for a region title, but are they good enough to make it to the Georgia Dome for the semifinals? Or is a first or second round exit likely.
Here's a quick look at some of the Bi-City's contenders and their chances come November when the playoffs begin.
Carver (2-0)
The Tigers are the top ranked team in the Associated Press poll and has beaten Shaw. They also shut out Spencer, which is starting to look like a good win. But even with so many talented players, including DeRon Furr and Jarmon Forston, I have some questions.
Having seen them play both games, I have witnessed them make a lot of mistakes. In the playoffs, you are not going to win many games when you commit 14 penalties. Carver did that against Shaw in its 29-7 win.
Also, at times, the Tigers appeared tired and out of shape. I'll chalk that up to it being the early season.
The Tigers are going to win game after game until the end of October. Like everyone else, I will learn more about Carver on Oct. 27 when it plays LaGrange.
If Tigers win that game, they'll lock up the region title and have a good draw for the playoffs. They wouldn't be tested until the quarterfinals when they'd likely play the top seed from Region 6-AAA, which will likely be Carrollton.
So their chances of being in the Dome are 60 percent.
Shaw (2-1)
The Raiders still have to play LaGrange and that will determine whether they are third -- like last season -- or have the chance to finish as high as No. 1.
No matter where Shaw finishes, opposing teams aren't going to want to play them in the playoffs. With a solid defense and running backs Kyle Griswould and Bryan Willis, they are dangerous. Shaw didn't play a home game in the playoffs and made it to the state final.
Willis and Griswould give the Raiders a chance against anyone. Well, that is if Shaw doesn't turn the ball over a bunch of times like it did against Carver.
Shaw's chances of making it to the Dome 45 percent. It's hard to win quarterfinal road games. But the Raiders know how to.
Central-Phenix City (2-1)
Last week, I would have said that the Red Devils had a chance to win a couple of playoff games. Following a loss to Auburn High when they didn't stop the run, I'm not sure if the Red Devils will be able to make it out of the first round.
Plus, Central still has plenty of work to do before it can start talking about the playoffs. A win against Enterprise will get the Red Devils heading in the right direction.
Chances of making the semifinals: 3 percent.
Brookstone (2-1)
Many of the Cougars' flaws were present in last week's 34-14 loss to Dooly County. Brookstone turned it over four times. There aren't a lot of teams that can do that and win. The Cougars also struggle against very athletic teams.
The Cougars will finish first or second and their draw will determine their postseason success. If they win the region, they likely play Seminole County or Clinch County in the second round. Both teams are athletic. Brookstone lost 28-13 to Clinch County in the 2005 first round, but it was 7-0 at the half.
So their chances of making the Dome: 5 percent.
Pacelli (3-0)
I knew the Vikings were good. I just didn't know that they were this good. Stuart Wilkerson is having a great season, throwing eight touchdowns and only one interception in the first three games.
His improvement might be the difference.
Pacelli could very well be 9-0 when it play cross-town rival Brookstone for the Region 4-A championship.
A win would give them another region title and another unbeaten season. Unlike 2003 and 2004, Pacelli will try to avoid a second-round loss.
Pacelli isn't going to sneak up on anyone this season, like the Vikings may have last year.
So their chances of making the Dome: 10 percent.
Glenwood (3-1)
The Gators have one thing that will prevent them from winning the AISA Class AAA title. The one thing is Bessemer, the defending state champs.
Glenwood lost 27-0 to Bessemer a couple of weeks ago and won't beat them if they meet again.
The Gators' chances of getting to state final is pretty good, but they can't win it.
So chances of making the final are 60 percent.
What local team has the best chance of winning a state title? Is there some other team not on the radar yet that can make some noise?
But just how good are they? They might be good enough to compete for a region title, but are they good enough to make it to the Georgia Dome for the semifinals? Or is a first or second round exit likely.
Here's a quick look at some of the Bi-City's contenders and their chances come November when the playoffs begin.
Carver (2-0)
The Tigers are the top ranked team in the Associated Press poll and has beaten Shaw. They also shut out Spencer, which is starting to look like a good win. But even with so many talented players, including DeRon Furr and Jarmon Forston, I have some questions.
Having seen them play both games, I have witnessed them make a lot of mistakes. In the playoffs, you are not going to win many games when you commit 14 penalties. Carver did that against Shaw in its 29-7 win.
Also, at times, the Tigers appeared tired and out of shape. I'll chalk that up to it being the early season.
The Tigers are going to win game after game until the end of October. Like everyone else, I will learn more about Carver on Oct. 27 when it plays LaGrange.
If Tigers win that game, they'll lock up the region title and have a good draw for the playoffs. They wouldn't be tested until the quarterfinals when they'd likely play the top seed from Region 6-AAA, which will likely be Carrollton.
So their chances of being in the Dome are 60 percent.
Shaw (2-1)
The Raiders still have to play LaGrange and that will determine whether they are third -- like last season -- or have the chance to finish as high as No. 1.
No matter where Shaw finishes, opposing teams aren't going to want to play them in the playoffs. With a solid defense and running backs Kyle Griswould and Bryan Willis, they are dangerous. Shaw didn't play a home game in the playoffs and made it to the state final.
Willis and Griswould give the Raiders a chance against anyone. Well, that is if Shaw doesn't turn the ball over a bunch of times like it did against Carver.
Shaw's chances of making it to the Dome 45 percent. It's hard to win quarterfinal road games. But the Raiders know how to.
Central-Phenix City (2-1)
Last week, I would have said that the Red Devils had a chance to win a couple of playoff games. Following a loss to Auburn High when they didn't stop the run, I'm not sure if the Red Devils will be able to make it out of the first round.
Plus, Central still has plenty of work to do before it can start talking about the playoffs. A win against Enterprise will get the Red Devils heading in the right direction.
Chances of making the semifinals: 3 percent.
Brookstone (2-1)
Many of the Cougars' flaws were present in last week's 34-14 loss to Dooly County. Brookstone turned it over four times. There aren't a lot of teams that can do that and win. The Cougars also struggle against very athletic teams.
The Cougars will finish first or second and their draw will determine their postseason success. If they win the region, they likely play Seminole County or Clinch County in the second round. Both teams are athletic. Brookstone lost 28-13 to Clinch County in the 2005 first round, but it was 7-0 at the half.
So their chances of making the Dome: 5 percent.
Pacelli (3-0)
I knew the Vikings were good. I just didn't know that they were this good. Stuart Wilkerson is having a great season, throwing eight touchdowns and only one interception in the first three games.
His improvement might be the difference.
Pacelli could very well be 9-0 when it play cross-town rival Brookstone for the Region 4-A championship.
A win would give them another region title and another unbeaten season. Unlike 2003 and 2004, Pacelli will try to avoid a second-round loss.
Pacelli isn't going to sneak up on anyone this season, like the Vikings may have last year.
So their chances of making the Dome: 10 percent.
Glenwood (3-1)
The Gators have one thing that will prevent them from winning the AISA Class AAA title. The one thing is Bessemer, the defending state champs.
Glenwood lost 27-0 to Bessemer a couple of weeks ago and won't beat them if they meet again.
The Gators' chances of getting to state final is pretty good, but they can't win it.
So chances of making the final are 60 percent.
What local team has the best chance of winning a state title? Is there some other team not on the radar yet that can make some noise?
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Week 3 standouts
As the third week came to a close, there were a handful of players that had good performances. For some teams, it was their final game before region play begins next week. Others had a good outing against a region opponent.
So here are the leaders:
Rushing
Kyle Griswould, Shaw -- rushed for 233 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Griswould has topped the 100-yard mark in all three games.
Darren McCray, Spencer -- had touchdown runs of 71 and 58 yards in the Greenwaves' win against Columbus High.
Demarcris Wilson, Harris County -- gained 67 yards on 11 carries against Shaw.
Corey Gainey, Columbus High -- had a pair of touchdown runs against Spencer.
Will Myers, Northside -- finished with 73 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries against Troup.
Passing
Caleb Horvath, Chattahoochee County -- completed 7 of 12 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
Cam Greathouse, Shaw -- completed 13-of-18 for 159 yards and a touchdown against Harris County.
Kyle Barr, Smiths Station -- had 80 yards and two touchdowns against Russell County.
Stuart Wilkerson, Pacelli -- tossed three touchdowns against Landmark Christian.
Receiving
Cody Hussey, Smiths Station -- had four catches for 57 yards and two touchdowns.
Octavius Staton, Chattahoochee County -- had 130 yards receiving and two touchdowns in a win against Glascock County.
So here are the leaders:
Rushing
Kyle Griswould, Shaw -- rushed for 233 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Griswould has topped the 100-yard mark in all three games.
Darren McCray, Spencer -- had touchdown runs of 71 and 58 yards in the Greenwaves' win against Columbus High.
Demarcris Wilson, Harris County -- gained 67 yards on 11 carries against Shaw.
Corey Gainey, Columbus High -- had a pair of touchdown runs against Spencer.
Will Myers, Northside -- finished with 73 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries against Troup.
Passing
Caleb Horvath, Chattahoochee County -- completed 7 of 12 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
Cam Greathouse, Shaw -- completed 13-of-18 for 159 yards and a touchdown against Harris County.
Kyle Barr, Smiths Station -- had 80 yards and two touchdowns against Russell County.
Stuart Wilkerson, Pacelli -- tossed three touchdowns against Landmark Christian.
Receiving
Cody Hussey, Smiths Station -- had four catches for 57 yards and two touchdowns.
Octavius Staton, Chattahoochee County -- had 130 yards receiving and two touchdowns in a win against Glascock County.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
This week in the polls
It's no surprise that some teams continue to remain near or top of the high school polls.
For the third consecutive week, the Columbus High volleyball team was No. 1 in the Class AAA coaches poll.
The Lady Blue Devils have continued to compete against and beat teams in bigger classifications, while dominating AAA teams. They are 8-0 against teams in their classification, including wins against Northside and Shaw on Tuesday.
They aren't the only one ranked. Harris County fell one spot to No. 9 this week despite not losing a match. The Lady Tigers are 16-1 following a pair of wins Tuesday.
The Tigers are also ranked in softball, earning the No. 9 spot. Hardaway is the highest ranked Bi-City team as the coaches have them seventh. Those two teams have yet to play, but will on Sept. 25.
The winner of that will likely earn the top spot in Region 2-AAA tournament. Harris County won the tournament last year after losing its opener.
In the football polls, the coaches and the Associated Press don't really agree on the best teams. Brookstone is No. 8 in the AP and No. 6 in the coaches, while Pacelli is No. 4 in the AP and No. 9 in the coaches.
Carver is No. 1 in the AP and No. 2 in the coaches. Shaw isn't ranked in the coaches and No. 8 in the AP.
Does it surprise you that Columbus has a top ranked team in two different sports? I knew both Carver football and Columbus volleyball were quality teams, but I didn't know if they were the best in the state.
I guess only time will tell, because unlike college football a winner will be determined on the field or court. It should be an exciting fall.
For the third consecutive week, the Columbus High volleyball team was No. 1 in the Class AAA coaches poll.
The Lady Blue Devils have continued to compete against and beat teams in bigger classifications, while dominating AAA teams. They are 8-0 against teams in their classification, including wins against Northside and Shaw on Tuesday.
They aren't the only one ranked. Harris County fell one spot to No. 9 this week despite not losing a match. The Lady Tigers are 16-1 following a pair of wins Tuesday.
The Tigers are also ranked in softball, earning the No. 9 spot. Hardaway is the highest ranked Bi-City team as the coaches have them seventh. Those two teams have yet to play, but will on Sept. 25.
The winner of that will likely earn the top spot in Region 2-AAA tournament. Harris County won the tournament last year after losing its opener.
In the football polls, the coaches and the Associated Press don't really agree on the best teams. Brookstone is No. 8 in the AP and No. 6 in the coaches, while Pacelli is No. 4 in the AP and No. 9 in the coaches.
Carver is No. 1 in the AP and No. 2 in the coaches. Shaw isn't ranked in the coaches and No. 8 in the AP.
Does it surprise you that Columbus has a top ranked team in two different sports? I knew both Carver football and Columbus volleyball were quality teams, but I didn't know if they were the best in the state.
I guess only time will tell, because unlike college football a winner will be determined on the field or court. It should be an exciting fall.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Week 2 leaders
Just like the first week, there were plenty of players that turned it solid performances during Week 2.
Many of the players did it against tough opponents. So here goes:
Rushing
Jacquise Terry, Pacelli -- had 184 rushing yards and a touchdown and 59 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Chad Klar, Harris County -- rushed for 179 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries against Jordan.
Orwin Smith, Central-Phenix City -- rushed for 157 and two touchdowns on 28 carries against Smiths Station.
Cedric Wilson, Chattahoochee County -- had 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Temple.
Niko Jones, Chattahoochee County -- had 142 rushing yards in the victory over Temple.
Kyle Griswould, Shaw -- rushed for 133 yards on 15 carries against Carver
Demarcris Wilson, Harris County -- gained 116 yards rushing and a touchdown on 12 carries.
Jarkuis Morgan, Carver -- rushed for 94 yards on 15 carries.
Wesley Kiggins, Brookstone -- had 87 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter against ELCA.
Bryan Willis, Shaw -- rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
Nick Burks, Hardaway -- had a 68-yard touchdown run against Troup.
Stephon Suddeth, Hardaway -- had a 69-yard touchdown against Troup.
Passing
Kyle Barr, Smiths Station -- completed 23-of-33 for 219 yards. He also had two interceptions.
Stuart Wilkerson, Pacelli -- completed 14-of-17 for 188 yards and three touchdowns.
Caleb Horvath, Chattahoochee County -- was 10-for-17 for 131 yards and two touchdowns against Temple.
DeRon Furr -- was 7-for-8 for 114 yards against Shaw. He had a rushing touchdown.
Receiving
Niko Hickey, Pacelli -- had four catches for 57 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a rushing touchdown.
Jarmon Fortson, Carver -- had four catches for 69 yards.
Week 3 expects to be another good one, but who was stood out in Week 2? Central's Orwin Smith would have to get my vote after rushing for two touchdowns against Smiths Station.
Many of the players did it against tough opponents. So here goes:
Rushing
Jacquise Terry, Pacelli -- had 184 rushing yards and a touchdown and 59 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Chad Klar, Harris County -- rushed for 179 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries against Jordan.
Orwin Smith, Central-Phenix City -- rushed for 157 and two touchdowns on 28 carries against Smiths Station.
Cedric Wilson, Chattahoochee County -- had 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Temple.
Niko Jones, Chattahoochee County -- had 142 rushing yards in the victory over Temple.
Kyle Griswould, Shaw -- rushed for 133 yards on 15 carries against Carver
Demarcris Wilson, Harris County -- gained 116 yards rushing and a touchdown on 12 carries.
Jarkuis Morgan, Carver -- rushed for 94 yards on 15 carries.
Wesley Kiggins, Brookstone -- had 87 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter against ELCA.
Bryan Willis, Shaw -- rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
Nick Burks, Hardaway -- had a 68-yard touchdown run against Troup.
Stephon Suddeth, Hardaway -- had a 69-yard touchdown against Troup.
Passing
Kyle Barr, Smiths Station -- completed 23-of-33 for 219 yards. He also had two interceptions.
Stuart Wilkerson, Pacelli -- completed 14-of-17 for 188 yards and three touchdowns.
Caleb Horvath, Chattahoochee County -- was 10-for-17 for 131 yards and two touchdowns against Temple.
DeRon Furr -- was 7-for-8 for 114 yards against Shaw. He had a rushing touchdown.
Receiving
Niko Hickey, Pacelli -- had four catches for 57 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a rushing touchdown.
Jarmon Fortson, Carver -- had four catches for 69 yards.
Week 3 expects to be another good one, but who was stood out in Week 2? Central's Orwin Smith would have to get my vote after rushing for two touchdowns against Smiths Station.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
This week's Ala. poll
Class 6A
1 Prattville (27) (1-0) 333
2 Daphne (1-0) 235
3 McGill-Toolen (1-0) 197
4 Hoover (1) (0-1) 180
5 Foley (1-0) 169
6 Opelika (1-0) 142
7 Spain Park (1-0) 102
8 Gadsden City (1-0) 87
9 Tuscaloosa Co. (1-0) 48
10 Vestavia Hills (0-1) 32
Others receiving votes: Bob Jones (1-0) 26,
Enterprise (1-0) 13, Hueytown (1-0) 7, Huntsville
(1-0) 5, Davidson (1-0) 5, Clay-Chalkville (1-0) 4,
Florence (1-0) 2, Jeff Davis (1-0) 2, Northview (1-0)
2, Wetumpka (1-0) 1, Central-Phenix City (1-0) 1,
Homewood (0-0) 1, Pell City (1-0) 1, Oxford (1-0) 1.
Class 5A
1 St. Paul’s (20) (1-0) 306
2 J.O. Johnson (6) (1-0) 257
3 Russellville (1) (1-0) 200
4 Briarwood Chr. (1) (1-0) 194
5 Ft. Payne (1-0) 164
6 McAdory (1-0) 114
7 Jess Lanier (1-0) 113
8 Eufaula (0-1) 53
9 Vigor (1-0) 52
10 Demopolis (1-0) 35
Others receiving votes: Benjamin Russell (1-0) 24,
Athens (0-1) 16, Scottsboro (1-0) 16, Etowah (0-1) 8,
Pleasant Grove (1-0) 8, Henderson-Troy (1-0) 6,
Cullman (1-0) 5, Mortimer Jordan (0-1) 5, Greenville
(1-0) 4, Hartselle (0-1) 4, Fairfield (0-1) 3, Bibb
Co. (1-0) 2, Gardendale (1-0) 2, Muscle Shoals (1-0)
2, Albertville (1-0) 1, Chelsea (1-0) 1, UMS-Wright
(0-1) 1, Valley (0-1) 1.
Class 4A
1 North Jackson (12) (1-0) 256
2 Brooks (6) (1-0) 235
3 Alexandria (5) (1-0) 206 at Ashville
4 East Limestone (2) (1-0) 164
5 Central-Tuscaloosa (2) (1-0) 163
6 Guntersville (0-1) 146
7 Thomasville (1) (0-1) 124
8 Andalusia (0-1) 77
9 Deshler (0-1) 47
10 Beauregard (1-0) 41
Others receiving votes: Cleburne Co. (1-0) 40, Elmore
Co. (1-0) 25, W.S. Neal (1-0) 22, Ardmore (1-0) 20,
Fayette Co. (1-0) 10, Childersburg (1-0) 8, Trinity
(0-1) 5, Oak Grove (1-0), Cherokee Co. (1-0) 2,
Escambia Co. (1-0) 1, Oneonta (0-1) 1.
Class 3A
1 Pike Co. (25) (1-0) 327
2 Clay Co. (1) (1-0) 232
3 Cordova (1) (1-0) 205
4 Calera (1-0) 179
5 Geneva (1-0) 147
6 Leeds (1) (1-0) 120
7 Clarke Co. (1-0) 105
8 Winfield (1-0) 103
9 Montgomery Acad. (1-0) 59
10 Colbert Co. (0-1) 47
Others receiving votes: Gordo (1-0) 15, Colbert
Heights (1-0) 14, Vinemont (1-0) 13, Aliceville (1-0)
10, Hokes Bluff (1-0) 7, Sumiton Chr. (1-0) 5, Lincoln
(1-0) 3, Sardis (0-1) 2, Plainview (0-1) 1, Washington
Co. (1-0) 1.
Class 2A
1 Leroy (26) (1-0) 328
2 Fyffe (1) (1-0) 236
3 Houston Acad. (1-0) 206
4 Lanett (1) (1-0) 187
5 Tanner (1-0) 158
6 American Chr. (1-0) 110
7 Woodland (1-0) 96
8 Wicksburg (1-0) 70
9 Lineville (0-1) 56
10 Addison (0-1) 54
Others receiving votes: Southern Choctaw (1-0) 19,
Reeltown (1-0) 16, Section (1-0) 12, Pickens Co. (0-1)
11, Sand Rock (1-0) 10, J.P. Pennnington (1-0) 9,
Flomaton (1-0) 8, Geneva Co. (1-0) 4, Houston Co.
(1-0) 3, Cottonwood (1-0) 1, Fultondale (1-0) 1, New
Brockton (1-0) 1.
Class 1A
1 Sweet Water (27) (1-0) 333
2 Brantley (1-0) 228
3 Talladega Co.-Central (1-0) 193
4 Maplesville (1) (0-0) 187
5 Hazlewood (1-0) 145
6 Ragland (1-0) 144
7 Linden (1-0) 96
8 Florala (1-0) 81
9 R.A. Hubbard (1-0) 70
10 Donoho (1-0) 63
Others receiving votes: Gaston (1-0) 11, South Lamar
(1-0) 10, Wadley (1-0) 7, Lynn (1-0) 5, McKenzie (1-0)
5, Speake (1-0) 5, Ariton (0-1) 3, Parrish (0-1) 2,
Sunshine (1-0) 2, Cedar Bluff (0-1) 1, McIntosh (0-1)
1, Pleasant Home (1-0) 1, Valley Head (1-0) 1.
AISA
1 Bessemer Acad. (28) (2-0) 336
2 Glenwood (2-0) 247
3 Fort Dale Acad. (2-0) 193
4 Southern Acad. (1-0) 177
5 Clarke Prep (2-0) 173
6 South Choctaw Acad. (2-0) 116
7 Macon-East (2-0) 107
8 Faith Acad. (0-2) 88
9 Lakeside (2-0) 47
10 Shelby Acad. (1-0) 44
Others receiving votes: Cottage Hill Chr. (2-0) 24,
Wilcox Acad. (1-1) 13, Patrician Acad. (1-1) 7, Monroe
Acad. (2-0) 6, Crenshaw Chr. (2-0) 4, Meadowview Chr.
(2-0) 4, Lowndes Acad. (1-1) 2, Autauga Acad. (2-0) 1,
Pickens Acad. (1-1) 1.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
This week's Ga. prep poll
Class AAAAA
1. Roswell (9) 117
2. Norcross (2) 107
3. Peachtree Ridge 92
4. Camden County (1) 78
5. Tift County 57
6. Stephenson 53
7. North Gwinnett 50
8. Coffee 28
9. Harrison 23
10. Warner Robins 16
Others receiving votes: Valdosta, Union Grove,
Parkview, Lowndes, Etowah, North Cobb, Kennesaw,
Grayson, M.L. King
Class AAAA
1. Northside-Warner Robins (12) 120
2. Marist 104
3. Thomas County Central 81
4. Tucker 65
5. St. Pius X 58
6. Griffin 51
7. Statesboro 45
8. Rome 40
9. Baldwin 21
10.East Paulding 19
Others receiving votes: Habersham Central, Ware
County, Starr’s Mill, Southwest DeKalb, Cherokee,
Westside Macon, Northwest Whitifield, Creekside, Ware
County, Cedar Shoals.
Class AAA
1. Peach County (10) 108
2. Carver-Columbus (1) 102
3. Shaw 81
4. Cartersville 78
5. LaGrange (1) 72
6. Carrollton 70
7. Hart County 38
8. Cairo 32
9. Stephens County 24
10. Monroe 16
Others receiving votes: Gainesville, North Hall,
Flowery Branch, Thomson, Perry, West Laurens,
Washington County.
Class AA
1. Charlton County (7) 115
2. Buford (5) 112
3. Early County 87
4. Calhoun 79
5. Greater Atlanta Christian 60
6. Cook 48
7. Fitzgerald 37
8. Dodge County 27
tie Dublin
10. Jefferson County 26
Others receiving votes: McIntosh County,
Randolph-Clay, Washington-Wilkes, Lovett, Vidalia,
Laney, Weselyan.
Class A
1. Lincoln County (10) 117
2. Athens Academy 87
3. Wilcox County (1) 81
4. Commerce 69
5. Clinch County 54
6. Pacelli 52
7. Warren County 49
8. Seminole County (1) 46
9. Emanuel County Institute 42
10. Eagle’s Landing Christian 12
Others receiving votes: Bowdon, Hawkinsville, Bremen,
Gordon-Lee, Social Circle, Brookstone, Trion,
Fellowship Christian, Turner County, Gordon Lee.
Monday, September 03, 2007
Musings from Week 1
With the first week of football finally over, I saw some good, some bad and just plain-old bizarre stuff. I saw three football games during the first week – Harris County
Week 2 is a BIG week, but we'll have plenty of time to break down those matchups as it gets closer to Friday. So we'll take a quick look at some of the things that happened during the first full week of football.
Rain, rain and more rain
By the time I got to Callaway Stadium at
Those optimists said the game would start not later than
I felt like I was at a high school baseball game in March, hoping that first pitch would take place.
The rain finally stopped, and the game started at
I have now sat through my first football rain delay.
Crazy return
It's not often the player that fumbles a punt recovers it. It's even rarer when that player advances it for a positive play.
But Carver's Carlos Ross took it one step further on Friday night.
Ross fumbled a punt. He fell down. He got back up, scooped the ball and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter against Spencer on Friday night.
Ross had the time to do this being that there were no Spencer defenders within 5 yards of him.
What's that call
Early in the first quarter of the Shaw-Troup game a penalty flag was thrown, and the referee signaled the penalty by putting his hand behind his head.
I had never seen this call. After a few minutes of confusion, an official manual was found and the penalty was discovered. The penalty was an equipment violation.
If that wasn't strange enough, it was called three more times in the first half. All four times it was called against Shaw. I know the officials weren't biased being that they called an equipment violation against Troup in the third quarter.
One of the officials in the press box told me it was because the chinstraps weren't fully buckled.
Let this serve as a reminder to all coaches -- TELL YOUR PLAYERS TO BUCKLE THEIR CHINSTRAP.
At least one thing is certain, the next time the referee makes that signal I'll know the call. The only question might be whether it was a chinstrap, a mouth piece or another piece of equipment that wasn't being worn or properly worn.
Getting a win
It happened Friday night.
Yes, the Warriors needed a late fourth-quarter touchdown to beat BTW, but it's still a win.
The Warriors will try to build off that this week.
Almost there
While
The Red Jackets led 6-0 in the fourth quarter before the Cherokees scored a touchdown and made the extra point to win 7-6.
It was much closer than lat year's 26-0 loss and 2005's 39-6 loss.
It appears that first-year coach Tony Graziano has
With that week behind us, I look forward to another crazy week this Friday.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Week 1 standouts
With the first week of the regular season over, I'll take a look at some of the players that shined in their season opener. I will recap that week's game every Sunday with the top performers.
So here goes:
Rushing
Kyle Griswould, Shaw - rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries against Troup.
Jacquise Terry, Pacelli - rushed for 176 and three touchdowns against Bowdon.
Derek Brown, Jordan - rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries against Kendrick.
Nick Burks, Hardaway - rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries against Columbus High.
Wesley Kiggins, Brookstone - rushed for 128 yards and three touchdowns against Whitefield Academy.
Bryan Willis, Shaw - rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries against Troup.
Orwin Smith, Central-Phenix City - rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries against Eufaula.
Jacorey Battle, Russell County - rushed for 83 yards and three touchdowns against B.T.W.
Passing
Caleb Horvath, Chattahoochee County - was 18-of-26 for 212 yards and four touchdowns against Marion County. Horvath also had one interception.
Kyle Barr, Smiths Station - was 14-of-30 for 157 yards and a touchdown. Barr had two passes intercepted.
Stuart Wilkerson, Pacelli - completed 6 of 11 passes for 92 yards. Wilkerson had two passing and one rushing touchdown.
DeRon Furr, Carver - completed 7 of 11 passes for 71 yards in the first half. Furr had two touchdowns passes and rushing touchdown.
Receiving
Octavius Staton, Chattahoochee County - caught six passes for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Delandis Harris, Chattahoochee County - had a touchdown catches of 28 and 32 yards against Marion County.
Jarmon Fortson, Carver - had five catches for 46 yards and two touchdowns in the first half against Spencer.
Who stood out most to you? Which running back was the most electrifying? Which quarterback showed off the best arm? Which receiver displayed the best hands?
So here goes:
Rushing
Kyle Griswould, Shaw - rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries against Troup.
Jacquise Terry, Pacelli - rushed for 176 and three touchdowns against Bowdon.
Derek Brown, Jordan - rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries against Kendrick.
Nick Burks, Hardaway - rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries against Columbus High.
Wesley Kiggins, Brookstone - rushed for 128 yards and three touchdowns against Whitefield Academy.
Bryan Willis, Shaw - rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries against Troup.
Orwin Smith, Central-Phenix City - rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries against Eufaula.
Jacorey Battle, Russell County - rushed for 83 yards and three touchdowns against B.T.W.
Passing
Caleb Horvath, Chattahoochee County - was 18-of-26 for 212 yards and four touchdowns against Marion County. Horvath also had one interception.
Kyle Barr, Smiths Station - was 14-of-30 for 157 yards and a touchdown. Barr had two passes intercepted.
Stuart Wilkerson, Pacelli - completed 6 of 11 passes for 92 yards. Wilkerson had two passing and one rushing touchdown.
DeRon Furr, Carver - completed 7 of 11 passes for 71 yards in the first half. Furr had two touchdowns passes and rushing touchdown.
Receiving
Octavius Staton, Chattahoochee County - caught six passes for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Delandis Harris, Chattahoochee County - had a touchdown catches of 28 and 32 yards against Marion County.
Jarmon Fortson, Carver - had five catches for 46 yards and two touchdowns in the first half against Spencer.
Who stood out most to you? Which running back was the most electrifying? Which quarterback showed off the best arm? Which receiver displayed the best hands?
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