There have been a bunch of movement in the coaching ranks in Georgia the last couple of days. No, there's no word out of Northside. But it's my understanding that it won't be long until the Patriots have their new coach.
So on to teams that have found a coach. Jones County has its new coach and it's Dwight Jones. Jones, who left Northside after the 2005 season for McIntosh, has found another job.
Jones has accepted the Jones County head football job, school superintendent Jim LeBrun confirmed Tuesday afternoon, according to the Macon Telegraph. He went just 2-18 at McIntosh.
Former Hoover coach Rush Probst has accepted the job at Colquitt County, according to the AJC.
We'll just leave it as that.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Tuberville, Franklin visit Fortson
Carver wide receiver Jarmon Fortson had a couple of visitors on Tuesday evening at his basketball game against Harris County.
Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville and offensive coordinator Tony Franklin spent the evening watching one of their most highly touted verbal commitments play basketball.
Tuberville and Franklin spent most of the second half sitting with Fortson's mother, Sandra Puckett. Tuberville's visit came just two days after Fortson left an official visit at Florida State.
"I try not to think about the whole recruiting process while I play basketball," Fortson said after Carver's win against Harris County. "It's nice to have Coach Tuberville here to watch me play."
Fortson said he is still committed to Auburn, but he also said his trip to Tallahassee, Fla., "was a lot of fun."
The 6-foot-3 receiver that is ranked the sixth-best prospect in the state by Rivals.com doesn't know when he'll make his final decision.
"It's been really crazy," he said. "I'm still committed to Auburn. But all the truth will come out on Feb. 6."
Feb. 6 is national signing day, and he'll sign a national letter of intent with one of the schools. Carver is expected to sign in the afternoon.
"I really like both schools, and that's why it is so hard to decide," he said. "They both are great football teams with great traditions. My decision is really tough. I am going to do more research on both schools and find something I don't like about one. Then, I'll make my decision."
Carver junior Jarvis Jones isn't sure which way Fortson is leaning.
"I try not to put any pressure on him," said Jones, who was ranked the No. 1 prospect in the state by ugasports.com. "He'll let me know what his decision is after he makes it."
Tuberville wasn't the only coach in attendance on Tuesday evening. Miami offensive coordinator Patrick Nix and Georgia linebackers coach John Jancek were also at the game.
Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville and offensive coordinator Tony Franklin spent the evening watching one of their most highly touted verbal commitments play basketball.
Tuberville and Franklin spent most of the second half sitting with Fortson's mother, Sandra Puckett. Tuberville's visit came just two days after Fortson left an official visit at Florida State.
"I try not to think about the whole recruiting process while I play basketball," Fortson said after Carver's win against Harris County. "It's nice to have Coach Tuberville here to watch me play."
Fortson said he is still committed to Auburn, but he also said his trip to Tallahassee, Fla., "was a lot of fun."
The 6-foot-3 receiver that is ranked the sixth-best prospect in the state by Rivals.com doesn't know when he'll make his final decision.
"It's been really crazy," he said. "I'm still committed to Auburn. But all the truth will come out on Feb. 6."
Feb. 6 is national signing day, and he'll sign a national letter of intent with one of the schools. Carver is expected to sign in the afternoon.
"I really like both schools, and that's why it is so hard to decide," he said. "They both are great football teams with great traditions. My decision is really tough. I am going to do more research on both schools and find something I don't like about one. Then, I'll make my decision."
Carver junior Jarvis Jones isn't sure which way Fortson is leaning.
"I try not to put any pressure on him," said Jones, who was ranked the No. 1 prospect in the state by ugasports.com. "He'll let me know what his decision is after he makes it."
Tuberville wasn't the only coach in attendance on Tuesday evening. Miami offensive coordinator Patrick Nix and Georgia linebackers coach John Jancek were also at the game.
Rosters announced for Bi-City All-Star Classic
The rosters for the second Bi-City All-Star Classic have been released.
Some of the top 20 senior boys and girls from Macon, Chattahoochee, Muscogee, Harris, Troup, Chambers, Lee and Russell counties have been picked.
The game will be played March 22 at Columbus State. There will be a girls game, a boys game, a 3-point shootout and a dunk contest.
Hardaway coach Kendall Mills will coach the East girls, while Jordan's Gerald Turner will coach the East boys.
Four Kendrick girls have been selected to play, while three Jordan boys have been picked.
Here are the rosters:
East girls
Hardaway's Kelly Ellison
LaGrange Academy's Porsha Morgan
Carver's Adobi Agbasi
Spencer's Shikerrie Turpin
Columbus High's Crystal Forman
Columbus' Tionna Crawford
Kendrick's Janae McKinney
Kendrick's Ashlee Barley
Kendrick's Kym Stamps
Kendrick's Mukia Myrick
West girls
Central-Phenix City's Nesfayia Watkins
Russell County's Felicia Truttling
Opelika's Bianca Pitts
Opelika's Ashley Shipman
Opelika's Britnei McCullough
Auburn's Brittany Duerk
Auburn's April Smith
Auburn's Jessica Butler
B.T. Washington's Lamanda Sanders
Beauregard's Lakiva Holcey
East boys
Jordan's Terrance Hill
Jordan's Steve Peterson
Jordan's Winford Ivey
Carver's Jarmon Fortson
Spencer's Scotty Hood
Spencer's Kahlee Tyler
Shaw's Rearkus McCrory
Northside's Lamar Brown
Brookstone's Allen Page
Pacelli's Jacquise Terry
West boys
Smiths Station's Alex Phillips
Russell County's Xaveria Horace
Russell County's Rodriquez Thomas
Union Springs' Courtney Mack
Union Springs' Cedric Peebles
Lanett's Meko Jones
Lanett's Jakana Brooks
Auburn's Calvin Smith
Auburn's Lucas Czerkawski
Beauregard's John Ware
With all of these games, there is always someone that gets left out. I haven't really put a lot of thought into who should be there and who shouldn't be, but I am sure some talented players are left out.
The thing that jumps out at me is that there is no one from the Glenwood girls on the team. The Lady Gators went undefeated and won a state title last year and have lost only three times this year.
Guard Kianna Pinkney and forward Alisha Nelson are talented enough to make the team.
Let me know who you think got left out?
Some of the top 20 senior boys and girls from Macon, Chattahoochee, Muscogee, Harris, Troup, Chambers, Lee and Russell counties have been picked.
The game will be played March 22 at Columbus State. There will be a girls game, a boys game, a 3-point shootout and a dunk contest.
Hardaway coach Kendall Mills will coach the East girls, while Jordan's Gerald Turner will coach the East boys.
Four Kendrick girls have been selected to play, while three Jordan boys have been picked.
Here are the rosters:
East girls
Hardaway's Kelly Ellison
LaGrange Academy's Porsha Morgan
Carver's Adobi Agbasi
Spencer's Shikerrie Turpin
Columbus High's Crystal Forman
Columbus' Tionna Crawford
Kendrick's Janae McKinney
Kendrick's Ashlee Barley
Kendrick's Kym Stamps
Kendrick's Mukia Myrick
West girls
Central-Phenix City's Nesfayia Watkins
Russell County's Felicia Truttling
Opelika's Bianca Pitts
Opelika's Ashley Shipman
Opelika's Britnei McCullough
Auburn's Brittany Duerk
Auburn's April Smith
Auburn's Jessica Butler
B.T. Washington's Lamanda Sanders
Beauregard's Lakiva Holcey
East boys
Jordan's Terrance Hill
Jordan's Steve Peterson
Jordan's Winford Ivey
Carver's Jarmon Fortson
Spencer's Scotty Hood
Spencer's Kahlee Tyler
Shaw's Rearkus McCrory
Northside's Lamar Brown
Brookstone's Allen Page
Pacelli's Jacquise Terry
West boys
Smiths Station's Alex Phillips
Russell County's Xaveria Horace
Russell County's Rodriquez Thomas
Union Springs' Courtney Mack
Union Springs' Cedric Peebles
Lanett's Meko Jones
Lanett's Jakana Brooks
Auburn's Calvin Smith
Auburn's Lucas Czerkawski
Beauregard's John Ware
With all of these games, there is always someone that gets left out. I haven't really put a lot of thought into who should be there and who shouldn't be, but I am sure some talented players are left out.
The thing that jumps out at me is that there is no one from the Glenwood girls on the team. The Lady Gators went undefeated and won a state title last year and have lost only three times this year.
Guard Kianna Pinkney and forward Alisha Nelson are talented enough to make the team.
Let me know who you think got left out?
Carver's Fortson cracks Top 10
Carver wide receiver Jarmon Fortson is ranked the sixth-best prospect in the state according to Rivals.com's final rankings.
Fortson was ranked No. 38 before the final rankings were released late Monday evening. The 6-foot-3, 220 pounder helped lead the Tigers to a perfect season and their first state title.
Fortson has verbally committed to Auburn, but he took an official visit to Florida State this past weekend.
The only players ranked ahead of Fortson are: Buford's Omar Hunter (committed to Florida), Cass' Richard Samuel (Georgia), Statesboro's DeAngelo Tyson (Georgia), Jefferson County's A.J. Harmon (Georgia) and Cedar Grove's Josh Jarboe (Oklahoma).
Fortson was ranked No. 38 before the final rankings were released late Monday evening. The 6-foot-3, 220 pounder helped lead the Tigers to a perfect season and their first state title.
Fortson has verbally committed to Auburn, but he took an official visit to Florida State this past weekend.
The only players ranked ahead of Fortson are: Buford's Omar Hunter (committed to Florida), Cass' Richard Samuel (Georgia), Statesboro's DeAngelo Tyson (Georgia), Jefferson County's A.J. Harmon (Georgia) and Cedar Grove's Josh Jarboe (Oklahoma).
Monday, January 28, 2008
Full region schedule
Region 1-AAAA, which includes Hardaway and Harris County, will play the other eight teams in the region for football the next two seasons.
Harris County athletic director Bryce Robinson said it's still to be determined whether the region will sub-divide for all the other sports. He prefers the a sub-divided region to limit the amount of travel. That was the same reason that the Tigers petitioned the GHSA to change regions, which was rejected.
If the region splits, it would likely be Harris County, Hardaway, Jones County, Upson-Lee and Westside-Macon. The other side would be Lee County, Thomas County Central, Bainbridge and Americus-Sumter. This is what the GHSA recommended.
Harris County will open the football season with Eastside and Northeast-Macon before region plays starts, according to Harris County coach Tommy Parks.
Harris County athletic director Bryce Robinson said it's still to be determined whether the region will sub-divide for all the other sports. He prefers the a sub-divided region to limit the amount of travel. That was the same reason that the Tigers petitioned the GHSA to change regions, which was rejected.
If the region splits, it would likely be Harris County, Hardaway, Jones County, Upson-Lee and Westside-Macon. The other side would be Lee County, Thomas County Central, Bainbridge and Americus-Sumter. This is what the GHSA recommended.
Harris County will open the football season with Eastside and Northeast-Macon before region plays starts, according to Harris County coach Tommy Parks.
Region 4-A hoops standings
Region 4-A
Boys
Chattahoochee County 8-1
Central-Talbotton 6-2
Greenville 6-2
Pacelli 6-4
Brookstone 3-7
Schley County 4-4
Taylor County 2-7
Stewart-Quitman 0-8
Girls
Taylor County 9-0
Greenville 6-2
Central-Talbotton 5-3
Chattahoochee County 5-4
Pacelli 5-5
Stewart-Quitman 3-5
Brookstone 2-8
Schley County 0-8
Boys
Chattahoochee County 8-1
Central-Talbotton 6-2
Greenville 6-2
Pacelli 6-4
Brookstone 3-7
Schley County 4-4
Taylor County 2-7
Stewart-Quitman 0-8
Girls
Taylor County 9-0
Greenville 6-2
Central-Talbotton 5-3
Chattahoochee County 5-4
Pacelli 5-5
Stewart-Quitman 3-5
Brookstone 2-8
Schley County 0-8
Region 2-AAA girls standings
Region 2-AAA girls
Kendrick 16-0
Carver 10-4
Hardaway 11-5
Jordan 11-5
Columbus 9-5
Spencer 9-5
Northside 7-7
Troup 2-12
LaGrange 3-12
Shaw 3-13
Note: I am missing a couple of games and as soon as I get the results, I'll update it.
Kendrick 16-0
Carver 10-4
Hardaway 11-5
Jordan 11-5
Columbus 9-5
Spencer 9-5
Northside 7-7
Troup 2-12
LaGrange 3-12
Shaw 3-13
Note: I am missing a couple of games and as soon as I get the results, I'll update it.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Region 2-AAA boys hoops standings
I have compiled the region standings and I feel that I am pretty close the exactly region standings. If you see an error, feel free to let me know and I will make the adjustment. I will continue to update it over the next couple of weeks.
Boys
Region 2-AAA
Team Region Record Games remaining
Jordan 16-0 Spencer, Troup, Carver, Columbus
Northside 11-4 Kendrick, Carver, Hardaway, LaGrange, Shaw
Shaw 11-5 LaGrange, Spencer, Columbus, Northside
Spencer 9-6 Jordan, Shaw, Carver, Hardaway, Troup
Carver 8-6 HC, Northside, LaGrange, Spencer, Jordan, Hardaway
LaGrange 8-7 Shaw, Carver, Columbus, Northside, Troup
Troup 7-8 Columbus, Jordan, Kendrick, Spencer, LaGrange
Columbus 4-10 Troup, Kendrick, LaGrange, Shaw, Harris County, Jordan
Harris County 4-12 Carver, Columbus, Kendrick, Hardaway (make up)
Hardaway 4-12 Northside, Spencer, Carver, Harris County (make up)
Kendrick 3-13 Northside, Columbus, Troup, Harris County
More regions to follow
Boys
Region 2-AAA
Team Region Record Games remaining
Jordan 16-0 Spencer, Troup, Carver, Columbus
Northside 11-4 Kendrick, Carver, Hardaway, LaGrange, Shaw
Shaw 11-5 LaGrange, Spencer, Columbus, Northside
Spencer 9-6 Jordan, Shaw, Carver, Hardaway, Troup
Carver 8-6 HC, Northside, LaGrange, Spencer, Jordan, Hardaway
LaGrange 8-7 Shaw, Carver, Columbus, Northside, Troup
Troup 7-8 Columbus, Jordan, Kendrick, Spencer, LaGrange
Columbus 4-10 Troup, Kendrick, LaGrange, Shaw, Harris County, Jordan
Harris County 4-12 Carver, Columbus, Kendrick, Hardaway (make up)
Hardaway 4-12 Northside, Spencer, Carver, Harris County (make up)
Kendrick 3-13 Northside, Columbus, Troup, Harris County
More regions to follow
Friday, January 25, 2008
Lady Blue Devils struggling
Columbus High has hit a rough patch during the last week, losing a pair of Region 2-AAA games.
The Lady Blue Devils lost 64-46 to Carver on Tuesday and lost 64-42 on Friday night to Northside.
Columbus is going to have to regroup, if it's going to make the playoffs this season.
The Blue Devils are going to have to do it without point guard Melissa Wallace. She suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the first half against Carver, according to Columbus coach Candace Turner.
Wallace will miss the rest of the season. And the Blue Devils are going to miss her ball-handling ability.
The Lady Blue Devils lost 64-46 to Carver on Tuesday and lost 64-42 on Friday night to Northside.
Columbus is going to have to regroup, if it's going to make the playoffs this season.
The Blue Devils are going to have to do it without point guard Melissa Wallace. She suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the first half against Carver, according to Columbus coach Candace Turner.
Wallace will miss the rest of the season. And the Blue Devils are going to miss her ball-handling ability.
AISA area tournament changes dates
The Class AAA Region 2, Area 2 tournament has moved up a day to allow the coaches to scout opposing teams, Glenwood boys coach Dusty Perdue said.
The basketball tournament was originally scheduled for next Friday and Saturday. But it has been moved to Thursday and Friday. The finals will be played on Friday.
Two teams will advance to the Class AAA AISA state playoffs. The regular-season champion earns an automatic bid. The playoffs begin in two weeks.
The Glenwood boys secured the area title with a 70-48 victory against Macon-East on Friday night.
If the Lady Gators knock off Pike on Tuesday, Glenwood will host the area tournament.
The basketball tournament was originally scheduled for next Friday and Saturday. But it has been moved to Thursday and Friday. The finals will be played on Friday.
Two teams will advance to the Class AAA AISA state playoffs. The regular-season champion earns an automatic bid. The playoffs begin in two weeks.
The Glenwood boys secured the area title with a 70-48 victory against Macon-East on Friday night.
If the Lady Gators knock off Pike on Tuesday, Glenwood will host the area tournament.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Northside's Vincent wants to play
Northside forward James Vincent, who landed awkwardly on his left knee on Tuesday night against Harris County, expects to play tonight against Columbus High.
Vincent was going up for a dunk early in the second quarter when he was fouled hard by Harris County defender and fell to the court.
Vincent said he’s hurt that knee earlier in the season, and he said it’s just a sprain. He also said the swelling has started to down. Northside coach Kenny Lawrence said the Patriots might sit against Blue Devils and play Saturday night against top-ranked Jordan.
“I will be fine,” Vincent said. “It’s important to me and to the school that I play.”
Vincent was going up for a dunk early in the second quarter when he was fouled hard by Harris County defender and fell to the court.
Vincent said he’s hurt that knee earlier in the season, and he said it’s just a sprain. He also said the swelling has started to down. Northside coach Kenny Lawrence said the Patriots might sit against Blue Devils and play Saturday night against top-ranked Jordan.
“I will be fine,” Vincent said. “It’s important to me and to the school that I play.”
Northside coaching opening
With Northside football coach Nathan Laney deciding to resign as head coach, Muscogee County has its first opening of the 2008 year.
Just a few years ago, the Patriots were one of the best teams in Muscogee County. Northside went 9-3 and advanced to the second round of the Class AAA playoffs.
Northside has struggled the last few seasons going 3-7 in 2006 and 0-10 in 2007. So whoever the new coach will be has some rebuilding to do.
When I spoke with Northside Principal James Wilson on Wednesday, he said there have been some internal and external candidates.
He wouldn't indicate any candidates, but Wilson did address a few successful former Muscogee County coaches.
When asked if Dwight Jones, who coached Northside in 2005 to its only playoff appearance, had expressed any interest, Wilson said, "I had spoken to Coach Jones."
When asked if former Shaw coach and Dougherty coach Charles Flowers had shown a desire to return to the county that he had so much success in, Wilson said, "No. None."
Wilson then added, "I would hire either one of those if they were available. Those are the type of coaches that we are looking for. They are great teachers, great coaches and great people. But I haven't spoken with either one of them."
With Northside wanting to move quickly, I have a strange feeling that it will hire an experienced, big name coach.
Just a few years ago, the Patriots were one of the best teams in Muscogee County. Northside went 9-3 and advanced to the second round of the Class AAA playoffs.
Northside has struggled the last few seasons going 3-7 in 2006 and 0-10 in 2007. So whoever the new coach will be has some rebuilding to do.
When I spoke with Northside Principal James Wilson on Wednesday, he said there have been some internal and external candidates.
He wouldn't indicate any candidates, but Wilson did address a few successful former Muscogee County coaches.
When asked if Dwight Jones, who coached Northside in 2005 to its only playoff appearance, had expressed any interest, Wilson said, "I had spoken to Coach Jones."
When asked if former Shaw coach and Dougherty coach Charles Flowers had shown a desire to return to the county that he had so much success in, Wilson said, "No. None."
Wilson then added, "I would hire either one of those if they were available. Those are the type of coaches that we are looking for. They are great teachers, great coaches and great people. But I haven't spoken with either one of them."
With Northside wanting to move quickly, I have a strange feeling that it will hire an experienced, big name coach.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
GWSA poll
Georgia Sportswriters Association Poll (Number in parenthesis represents first place votes) Girls
Class AAAAA
1. Mill Creek (10) 90 points
2. Stephenson 78
3. McEachern 75
4. Marietta 63
5. Parkview 48
6. Douglass 36
7. Berkmar 33
8. Beach 30
9. Mundy’s Mill 16
10. Redan 12
Others receiving votes: Tift County, Etowah.
Class AAAA
1. Southwest DeKalb (10) 90
2. Marist 81
3. Greenbrier 66
4. St. Pius 49
5. Westlake 44
6. Rome 39
7. Madison County 32
8. Mays 30
9. Americus-Sumter 22
10. Hillgrove 12
Others receiving votes: Dalton, Fayette County, Jones County, Cherokee, North Clayton, Clarke Central, Loganville.
Class AAA
1. Hephizah (6) 87
2. Carrollton (1) 70
3. Kendrick (2) 69
4. Franklin County 66
5. Southwest-Macon 53
6. Gainesville 39
7. Sandy Creek 32
8. Gilmer 23
9. Westminster 22
10. East Hall 19
Others receiving votes: Columbus, Glenn Hills, Butler, Mary Persons.
Class AA
1. Wesleyan (9) 90
2. Greater Atlanta Christian 80
3. Randolph-Clay 70
4. Vidalia 57
5. Laney 57
6. Rutland 37
7. Coosa 32
8. Buford and Paidia (tie) 28
10.Model 20
Others receiving votes: Dodge County, Union County.
Class A
1. Terrell County (8) 89
2. Landmark Christian 79
3. Savannah Country Day (1) 72
4. Taylor County 62
5. Hancock Central 52
6. Gordon Lee 44
7. Towns County 31
8. Calvary Day 28
9. Southwest Atlanta Christian 21
10. Trion 11
Others receiving votes: Providence Christian, Seminole County, Greenville.
Boys
Class AAAAA
1. Norcross (8) 89
2. Wheeler 80
3. Savannah (1) 74
4. Marietta 63
5. Harrison 44
6. M.L. King 38
7. McEachern 32
8. Centennial 25
9. Meadowcreek 20
10. Johnson-Savannah 10
Others receiving votes: Coffee, Parkview, Douglass, Mundy’s Mill, Berkmar.
Class AAAA
1. Westlake (8) 89
2. Columbia (1) 68
3. Tucker 66
4. Dacula 60
5. Miller Grove 56
6. Stone Mountain 39
7. Rome 38
8. Lithia Springs 34
9. Fayette County 24
10. Jonesboro 10
Others receiving votes: Pebblebrook, Ridgeland, Loganville, Thomas County Central.
Class AAA
1. Jordan (8) 89
2. South Atlanta (1) 70
3. Blessed Trinity 61
4. Dunwoody 57
5. Glenn Hills 47
6. Central-Macon 27
7. Westover 23
8. East Hall 22
9. Flowery Branch 21
10. Liberty County 10
Others receiving votes: North Hall, Washington County, Dougherty, Sandy Creek, Franklin County, Perry, Mary Person, Northeast-Macon.
Class AA
1. Randolph-Clay (8) 88
2. East Laurens (1) 73
3. Greater Atlanta Christian 70
4. Wesleyan 68
5. Appling County 43
6. Fannin County 34
7. Lovett 31
8. Josey 24
9. Calhoun and Decatur (tie) 13
Others receiving votes: Darlington, Avondale, Dublin, Swainsboro, Long County, Dawson County.
Class A
1. Wilkinson County (8) 89
2. Whitefield Academy (1) 78
3. Hancock Central 65
4. Turner County 63
5. Portal 51
6. Terrell County 46
7. Southwest Atlanta Christian 43
8. Atkinson County 24
9. Wilcox County 17
10. Greenforest 7
Others receiving votes: Athens Academy, Gordon Lee, Our Lady of Mercy, Dooly County.
Class AAAAA
1. Mill Creek (10) 90 points
2. Stephenson 78
3. McEachern 75
4. Marietta 63
5. Parkview 48
6. Douglass 36
7. Berkmar 33
8. Beach 30
9. Mundy’s Mill 16
10. Redan 12
Others receiving votes: Tift County, Etowah.
Class AAAA
1. Southwest DeKalb (10) 90
2. Marist 81
3. Greenbrier 66
4. St. Pius 49
5. Westlake 44
6. Rome 39
7. Madison County 32
8. Mays 30
9. Americus-Sumter 22
10. Hillgrove 12
Others receiving votes: Dalton, Fayette County, Jones County, Cherokee, North Clayton, Clarke Central, Loganville.
Class AAA
1. Hephizah (6) 87
2. Carrollton (1) 70
3. Kendrick (2) 69
4. Franklin County 66
5. Southwest-Macon 53
6. Gainesville 39
7. Sandy Creek 32
8. Gilmer 23
9. Westminster 22
10. East Hall 19
Others receiving votes: Columbus, Glenn Hills, Butler, Mary Persons.
Class AA
1. Wesleyan (9) 90
2. Greater Atlanta Christian 80
3. Randolph-Clay 70
4. Vidalia 57
5. Laney 57
6. Rutland 37
7. Coosa 32
8. Buford and Paidia (tie) 28
10.Model 20
Others receiving votes: Dodge County, Union County.
Class A
1. Terrell County (8) 89
2. Landmark Christian 79
3. Savannah Country Day (1) 72
4. Taylor County 62
5. Hancock Central 52
6. Gordon Lee 44
7. Towns County 31
8. Calvary Day 28
9. Southwest Atlanta Christian 21
10. Trion 11
Others receiving votes: Providence Christian, Seminole County, Greenville.
Boys
Class AAAAA
1. Norcross (8) 89
2. Wheeler 80
3. Savannah (1) 74
4. Marietta 63
5. Harrison 44
6. M.L. King 38
7. McEachern 32
8. Centennial 25
9. Meadowcreek 20
10. Johnson-Savannah 10
Others receiving votes: Coffee, Parkview, Douglass, Mundy’s Mill, Berkmar.
Class AAAA
1. Westlake (8) 89
2. Columbia (1) 68
3. Tucker 66
4. Dacula 60
5. Miller Grove 56
6. Stone Mountain 39
7. Rome 38
8. Lithia Springs 34
9. Fayette County 24
10. Jonesboro 10
Others receiving votes: Pebblebrook, Ridgeland, Loganville, Thomas County Central.
Class AAA
1. Jordan (8) 89
2. South Atlanta (1) 70
3. Blessed Trinity 61
4. Dunwoody 57
5. Glenn Hills 47
6. Central-Macon 27
7. Westover 23
8. East Hall 22
9. Flowery Branch 21
10. Liberty County 10
Others receiving votes: North Hall, Washington County, Dougherty, Sandy Creek, Franklin County, Perry, Mary Person, Northeast-Macon.
Class AA
1. Randolph-Clay (8) 88
2. East Laurens (1) 73
3. Greater Atlanta Christian 70
4. Wesleyan 68
5. Appling County 43
6. Fannin County 34
7. Lovett 31
8. Josey 24
9. Calhoun and Decatur (tie) 13
Others receiving votes: Darlington, Avondale, Dublin, Swainsboro, Long County, Dawson County.
Class A
1. Wilkinson County (8) 89
2. Whitefield Academy (1) 78
3. Hancock Central 65
4. Turner County 63
5. Portal 51
6. Terrell County 46
7. Southwest Atlanta Christian 43
8. Atkinson County 24
9. Wilcox County 17
10. Greenforest 7
Others receiving votes: Athens Academy, Gordon Lee, Our Lady of Mercy, Dooly County.
Northside football coach steps down
Northside football coach Nathan Laney has decided to resign after two seasons as the head coach.
Laney said his family played a role in deciding to step down.
"I got a little a boy that we are expecting on July 4," Laney said. "I also got a 3-year-old (Ellison) at home. I didn't do a real good job balancing football and everything else. I didn’t feel that I was able to effectively be a dad and a coach."
Laney expects to be an assistant coach with the Patriots next fall. He plans to continue coaching the offensive line, which he coached before he was promoted to head coach when Dwight Jones left for McIntosh after the 2005 season.
Laney wasn’t able to match the success that the Patriots had in 2005 when they went 9-3 and advanced to the Class AAA second round. He went 3-7 in his first season before going 0-10 in 2007.
Northside principal James Wilson doesn’t have a timetable for finding Laney’s successor, but “would like to move quickly.”
Laney said his family played a role in deciding to step down.
"I got a little a boy that we are expecting on July 4," Laney said. "I also got a 3-year-old (Ellison) at home. I didn't do a real good job balancing football and everything else. I didn’t feel that I was able to effectively be a dad and a coach."
Laney expects to be an assistant coach with the Patriots next fall. He plans to continue coaching the offensive line, which he coached before he was promoted to head coach when Dwight Jones left for McIntosh after the 2005 season.
Laney wasn’t able to match the success that the Patriots had in 2005 when they went 9-3 and advanced to the Class AAA second round. He went 3-7 in his first season before going 0-10 in 2007.
Northside principal James Wilson doesn’t have a timetable for finding Laney’s successor, but “would like to move quickly.”
Glenwood lineman commits
Glenwood lineman Bryant Mosely has verbally committed to Alabama State, according to Glenwood coach Tripp Henderson.
Mosely will take his official visit to the Montgomery, Ala., school this weekend.
He becomes the fifth Glenwood player to verbally commit. Branden Williams is committed to Winston-Salem, and Maurice Crawford is committed to Grambling.
Cody Pearcy and William Tanzie have both committed to Huntingdon College.
Mosely will take his official visit to the Montgomery, Ala., school this weekend.
He becomes the fifth Glenwood player to verbally commit. Branden Williams is committed to Winston-Salem, and Maurice Crawford is committed to Grambling.
Cody Pearcy and William Tanzie have both committed to Huntingdon College.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
GSWA hoops poll
I'm a little surprised that the Kendrick girls are ranked third. I have watched them the last few years and they are one of the best teams in the state as the Lady Cherokees have made four straight trips to the final four.
Even more surprising is that they got the most first-place votes, four, and still are third so that tells me some people aren't impressed by Kendrick's 13-0 start.
Jordan is ranked No. 1 on the boys side.
Here is the full poll:
Boys
Class AAAAA
1. Norcross (9) 90 points
2. Wheeler 81
3. Savannah 65
4. Centennial 59
5. Marietta 54
6. McEachern 45
7. Douglass 29
8. Mundy's Mill 21
9. M.L. King 17
10. Parkview 13
Others receiving votes: Tift County, South Gwinnett, Harrison, Meadowcreek.
Class AAAA
1. Columbia (9) 90 points
2. Westlake 75
3. Tucker 63
4. Miller Grove 58
5. Dacula 34
6. Stone Mountain 33
7. Lithia Springs and Fayette County (tie) 19
9. Rome and Cedar Shoals (tie) 18
Others receiving votes: Stockbridge, Ridgeland, Pebblebrook, Americus-Sumter, Jonesboro, Riverdale, Westside-Macon.
Class AAA
1. Jordan (8) 89
2. South Atlanta (1) 82
3. Dunwoody 66
4. Blessed Trinity 55
5. Glenn Hills 26
6. Westover 24
7. Washington County
8. Central-Macon
9. Flowery Branch
10. East Hall
Others receiving votes: Mary Persons, Chestatee, Dougherty, Shaw, Chamblee, Northside-Columbus, West Laurens, Southside, Northeast-Macon, Carrollton.
Class AA
1. Randolph-Clay (8) 89
2. Wesleyan (1) 82
3. Greater Atlanta Christian 65
4. East Laurens 51
5. Josey 48
6. Lovett 33
7. Dodge County 30
8. Avondale 22
9. Appling County 21
10. Long County 16
Others receiving votes: Decatur, Darlington, Dublin, Fannin County, Thomasville.
Class A
1. Hancock Central (6) 82
2. Wilkinson County (2) 73
3. Southwest Atl. Christian (1) 71
4. Turner County 60
5. Whitefield Academy 56
6. Terrell County 47
7. Portal 45
8. Wilcox County 29
9. Greenforest 13
10. Atkinson County and Hawkinsville (tie) 4
Others receiving votes: Gordon Lee, Montgomery County, Taylor County, Athens Academy.
Girls
Class AAAAA
1. Mill Creek (7) 83
2. Stephenson (2) 77
3. McEachern 66
4. Douglass 62
5. Marietta 59
6. Berkmar 35
7. North Cobb and Tift County (tie) 22
9.Parkview 17
10.Redan 11
Others receiving votes: Beach, North Gwinnett, Mundy's Mill, Duluth, Houston County.
Class AAAA
1. Southwest DeKalb (9) 90
2. Marist 77
3. St. Pius 58
4. Westlake 52
5. Greenbrier 35
6. Mays 31
7. Dalton 23
8. Rome 19
9. Madison County 15
10. Americus-Sumter 13
Others receiving votes: Cherokee, Loganville, Hillgrove, Osborne, Jones County, North Clayton, Bainbridge, Westside-Macon, Clarke Central.
Class AAA 1. Hephzibah (2) 72
2. Carrollton (2) 71
3. Franklin County 65
4. Kendrick (4) 62
5. Southwest-Macon (1) 47
6. Gainesville 36
7. Jackson 32
8. East Hall 31
9. Westminster 29
10. Hardaway 24
Others receiving votes: Hart County, Mary Persons, Gilmer, Northeast-Macon, Dunwoody, Butler.
Class AA
1. Wesleyan (9) 90
2. Randolph-Clay 74
3. Buford 69
4. Greater Atlanta Christian 64
5. Vidalia 46
6. Laney 34
7. Coosa 32
8. Rutland 27
9. Model 14
10. Macon County 12
Others receiving votes: McIntosh County Academy, Dodge County, Paideia, Fannin County.
Class A
1. Terrell County (5) 86
2. Landmark Christian (2) 74
3. Savannah Country Day (1) 65
4. Calvary Day 53
5. Hancock Central (1) 52
6. Taylor County 45
7. Towns County 33
8. Gordon Lee 30
9. Southwest Atl. Christian 19
10. Trion 16
Even more surprising is that they got the most first-place votes, four, and still are third so that tells me some people aren't impressed by Kendrick's 13-0 start.
Jordan is ranked No. 1 on the boys side.
Here is the full poll:
Boys
Class AAAAA
1. Norcross (9) 90 points
2. Wheeler 81
3. Savannah 65
4. Centennial 59
5. Marietta 54
6. McEachern 45
7. Douglass 29
8. Mundy's Mill 21
9. M.L. King 17
10. Parkview 13
Others receiving votes: Tift County, South Gwinnett, Harrison, Meadowcreek.
Class AAAA
1. Columbia (9) 90 points
2. Westlake 75
3. Tucker 63
4. Miller Grove 58
5. Dacula 34
6. Stone Mountain 33
7. Lithia Springs and Fayette County (tie) 19
9. Rome and Cedar Shoals (tie) 18
Others receiving votes: Stockbridge, Ridgeland, Pebblebrook, Americus-Sumter, Jonesboro, Riverdale, Westside-Macon.
Class AAA
1. Jordan (8) 89
2. South Atlanta (1) 82
3. Dunwoody 66
4. Blessed Trinity 55
5. Glenn Hills 26
6. Westover 24
7. Washington County
8. Central-Macon
9. Flowery Branch
10. East Hall
Others receiving votes: Mary Persons, Chestatee, Dougherty, Shaw, Chamblee, Northside-Columbus, West Laurens, Southside, Northeast-Macon, Carrollton.
Class AA
1. Randolph-Clay (8) 89
2. Wesleyan (1) 82
3. Greater Atlanta Christian 65
4. East Laurens 51
5. Josey 48
6. Lovett 33
7. Dodge County 30
8. Avondale 22
9. Appling County 21
10. Long County 16
Others receiving votes: Decatur, Darlington, Dublin, Fannin County, Thomasville.
Class A
1. Hancock Central (6) 82
2. Wilkinson County (2) 73
3. Southwest Atl. Christian (1) 71
4. Turner County 60
5. Whitefield Academy 56
6. Terrell County 47
7. Portal 45
8. Wilcox County 29
9. Greenforest 13
10. Atkinson County and Hawkinsville (tie) 4
Others receiving votes: Gordon Lee, Montgomery County, Taylor County, Athens Academy.
Girls
Class AAAAA
1. Mill Creek (7) 83
2. Stephenson (2) 77
3. McEachern 66
4. Douglass 62
5. Marietta 59
6. Berkmar 35
7. North Cobb and Tift County (tie) 22
9.Parkview 17
10.Redan 11
Others receiving votes: Beach, North Gwinnett, Mundy's Mill, Duluth, Houston County.
Class AAAA
1. Southwest DeKalb (9) 90
2. Marist 77
3. St. Pius 58
4. Westlake 52
5. Greenbrier 35
6. Mays 31
7. Dalton 23
8. Rome 19
9. Madison County 15
10. Americus-Sumter 13
Others receiving votes: Cherokee, Loganville, Hillgrove, Osborne, Jones County, North Clayton, Bainbridge, Westside-Macon, Clarke Central.
Class AAA 1. Hephzibah (2) 72
2. Carrollton (2) 71
3. Franklin County 65
4. Kendrick (4) 62
5. Southwest-Macon (1) 47
6. Gainesville 36
7. Jackson 32
8. East Hall 31
9. Westminster 29
10. Hardaway 24
Others receiving votes: Hart County, Mary Persons, Gilmer, Northeast-Macon, Dunwoody, Butler.
Class AA
1. Wesleyan (9) 90
2. Randolph-Clay 74
3. Buford 69
4. Greater Atlanta Christian 64
5. Vidalia 46
6. Laney 34
7. Coosa 32
8. Rutland 27
9. Model 14
10. Macon County 12
Others receiving votes: McIntosh County Academy, Dodge County, Paideia, Fannin County.
Class A
1. Terrell County (5) 86
2. Landmark Christian (2) 74
3. Savannah Country Day (1) 65
4. Calvary Day 53
5. Hancock Central (1) 52
6. Taylor County 45
7. Towns County 33
8. Gordon Lee 30
9. Southwest Atl. Christian 19
10. Trion 16
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