With Central-Talbotton having only one player taller than 6-foot-2, Turner County coach Eric Holland had every intention of taking advantage of his team’s size.
Turner County forwards Demetrius Ewing and Tray Pearce combined to score 37 points as Turner County cruised to a 73-52 win against the Hawks in the Class A quarterfinals on Friday
night at Columbus State’s Lumpkin Center.
With the win, the Rebels will play the winner of Southwest Atlanta Christian and Wilkinson County on Wednesday at 8:30 in the semifinals at the Macon Coliseum.
“The whole game plan was to get it inside,” Holland said. “That’s the way we wanted to play. We are a half-court team.”
Ewing led the way for the Rebels (27-4) with 25. He scored Turner County’s first 10 points of the second half and finished the half with 16. Pearce did most of his damage in the first half, scoring 10 of his 12. Champ Spikes made four 3-pointers and had 14.
Central (21-10) struggled at the start and end of the first half. The Hawks didn’t score their first point for almost three minutes, and Brandon Davis made their first field goal with 4:29 left in the opening quarter.
The Hawks only scored one field goal in the final 4:27 of the second quarter. The Rebels took advantage of the scoring drought, outscoring them 11-2 to end the half. Turner County led 35-22 at the half.
Davis led the Hawks with 15, while Domonick Steverson scored 12 and Xavier Carter had 11.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Calvary Day cruises
CALVARY DAY 55, TURNER COUNTY 45
Calvary Day’s Katie Covington scored 11 of her 32 points in the third as the Lady Cavaliers pulled away from Turner County for a 55-45 victory in the quarterfinals.
With the victory, Calvary Day (25-5) advances to the semifinals and will play the winner of Towns County and Hancock Central on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Natalie Paris scored 15 for Calvary Day.
The Cavaliers led 27-22 at the half before they outscored Turner County (22-9) by 10 in the third quarter. Covington scored the first five points of second half, giving Calvary Day its first double-digit lead of the game.
Calvary Day’s lead grew to as many as 17 in the fourth quarter.
Demetria King was the only Turner County player in double digits. She finished with 11.
Calvary Day’s Katie Covington scored 11 of her 32 points in the third as the Lady Cavaliers pulled away from Turner County for a 55-45 victory in the quarterfinals.
With the victory, Calvary Day (25-5) advances to the semifinals and will play the winner of Towns County and Hancock Central on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Natalie Paris scored 15 for Calvary Day.
The Cavaliers led 27-22 at the half before they outscored Turner County (22-9) by 10 in the third quarter. Covington scored the first five points of second half, giving Calvary Day its first double-digit lead of the game.
Calvary Day’s lead grew to as many as 17 in the fourth quarter.
Demetria King was the only Turner County player in double digits. She finished with 11.
Portal survives
PORTAL 67, TERRELL COUNTY 65
After squandering a 20-point, third-quarter lead, Portal needed David Buchannon’s last-second layup to advance to the final four.
Buchannon went the length of the court and scored a layup with 0.7 seconds left to give the Panthers a 67-65 victory against Terrell County in the Class A quarterfinals on Friday at Columbus State's Lumpkin Center.
Buchannon finished with a game-high 31 points for the Panthers, who will play the winner of Whitefield Academy and Hancock Central on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Macon. Shane Reese scored 15 and Thomas Busby had 10 for Portal.
Portal appeared headed for a blow-out win in the third quarter. Reese’s 3-pointer with 4:26 left in the quarter capped a 12-4 and gave the Panthers a 48-28 lead.
But the Greenwave didn’t give up and rallied to take a 59-58 lead with 2:29 left in the game when Quintravis Benjamin made a pair of free throws.
Terrell County’s Brandon Browner made a 3-pointer with 28 seconds left to give the Greenwave a 65-63 lead – Terrell County’s last one of the game.
Portal’s Chris Sapp tied the game with an 8-footer before Buchannon’s layup won it.
James McGill led Terrell County with 16, while Martavious Yarbrough had 15.
After squandering a 20-point, third-quarter lead, Portal needed David Buchannon’s last-second layup to advance to the final four.
Buchannon went the length of the court and scored a layup with 0.7 seconds left to give the Panthers a 67-65 victory against Terrell County in the Class A quarterfinals on Friday at Columbus State's Lumpkin Center.
Buchannon finished with a game-high 31 points for the Panthers, who will play the winner of Whitefield Academy and Hancock Central on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Macon. Shane Reese scored 15 and Thomas Busby had 10 for Portal.
Portal appeared headed for a blow-out win in the third quarter. Reese’s 3-pointer with 4:26 left in the quarter capped a 12-4 and gave the Panthers a 48-28 lead.
But the Greenwave didn’t give up and rallied to take a 59-58 lead with 2:29 left in the game when Quintravis Benjamin made a pair of free throws.
Terrell County’s Brandon Browner made a 3-pointer with 28 seconds left to give the Greenwave a 65-63 lead – Terrell County’s last one of the game.
Portal’s Chris Sapp tied the game with an 8-footer before Buchannon’s layup won it.
James McGill led Terrell County with 16, while Martavious Yarbrough had 15.
Terrell County girls advance
TERRELL COUNTY 46, SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY 38
After Savannah Country Day took its first lead of the second half, Terrell County’s Shaylia Jester scored the game’s next seven points.
The Lady Greenwave never trailed again en route to a 46-38 victory against SCD in the Class A quarterfinals on Friday.
Monshay Thomas scored 21 to lead the Greenwave, who will play the winner of Southwest Atlanta Christian and Gordon Lee on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Macon. Jester finished with 14 for Terrell County (28-1).
The Lady Hornets (27-3) cut the lead to 40-37 with 1:56 left in the game, but never got any closer.
Katelyn Hilliard made three 3-pointers and led SCD with 15. Katherine Dotson scored nine.
The Hornets dictated the pace of the game in the first half, but Terrell County led 18-17 at the half.
After Savannah Country Day took its first lead of the second half, Terrell County’s Shaylia Jester scored the game’s next seven points.
The Lady Greenwave never trailed again en route to a 46-38 victory against SCD in the Class A quarterfinals on Friday.
Monshay Thomas scored 21 to lead the Greenwave, who will play the winner of Southwest Atlanta Christian and Gordon Lee on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Macon. Jester finished with 14 for Terrell County (28-1).
The Lady Hornets (27-3) cut the lead to 40-37 with 1:56 left in the game, but never got any closer.
Katelyn Hilliard made three 3-pointers and led SCD with 15. Katherine Dotson scored nine.
The Hornets dictated the pace of the game in the first half, but Terrell County led 18-17 at the half.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Hardaway finds new coach
After leading to Pacelli to back-to-back playoff appearances, Jeff Battles found an opportunity that he couldn’t pass up.
Battles is leaving the small private school to become Hardaway’s next head football coach, pending approval from the Muscogee County School Board at the March 17 meeting.
“There is the opportunity to step up to the next level and compete at the Class AAAA level,” Battles said. “Hardaway is a good place, and it was the right opportunity.”
Moving from a Class A school to a AAAA one, Battles realizes that he’ll have some adjustments to make.
“I'm going from a school with 150 kids to one with more than 1,500,” he said. “It’s still going to be 11-on-11 on the field. Hardaway brings some good things, and hopefully we are going to bring some good things. The combination should be pretty interesting.”
Battles is leaving the small private school to become Hardaway’s next head football coach, pending approval from the Muscogee County School Board at the March 17 meeting.
“There is the opportunity to step up to the next level and compete at the Class AAAA level,” Battles said. “Hardaway is a good place, and it was the right opportunity.”
Moving from a Class A school to a AAAA one, Battles realizes that he’ll have some adjustments to make.
“I'm going from a school with 150 kids to one with more than 1,500,” he said. “It’s still going to be 11-on-11 on the field. Hardaway brings some good things, and hopefully we are going to bring some good things. The combination should be pretty interesting.”
Who will be the Class AAA champ
I haven't quite processed everything that happened last night in the second-round boys games. So I'll get back to that later.
I can tell you on the other hand who will win the girls title, but I can't pin-point one exact team. But it will either be Kendrick or the team that beats the Lady Cherokees.
I know, I know, way to go out on a limb. But if history continues, then I'm going to be right. Kendrick has lost to the eventual state champ each of the last four years and five of the last six years.
The only time Sterling Hicks' team didn't lose to the state champ was in 2003 when the Cherokees lost to Hephzibah. The Lady Rebels lost in the title game to Mays.
Kendrick's other losses go like this:
2002 to Glenn Hills, the AAAA champ
2004 to St. Pius, the AAAA champ
2005 to Hephzibah, the AAA champ
2006 to Avondale, the AAA champ
2007 to East Hall, the AAA champ
I can tell you on the other hand who will win the girls title, but I can't pin-point one exact team. But it will either be Kendrick or the team that beats the Lady Cherokees.
I know, I know, way to go out on a limb. But if history continues, then I'm going to be right. Kendrick has lost to the eventual state champ each of the last four years and five of the last six years.
The only time Sterling Hicks' team didn't lose to the state champ was in 2003 when the Cherokees lost to Hephzibah. The Lady Rebels lost in the title game to Mays.
Kendrick's other losses go like this:
2002 to Glenn Hills, the AAAA champ
2004 to St. Pius, the AAAA champ
2005 to Hephzibah, the AAA champ
2006 to Avondale, the AAA champ
2007 to East Hall, the AAA champ
Monday, February 25, 2008
Game times set
The game times for seven Bi-City teams that have advanced to the second round of the Georgia High School Association playoffs have been set.
The Carver boys will host Westover on Tuesday at 6:30 in the Class AAA playoffs, while Shaw travels to Liberty County at 5:30 p.m. and Jordan heads to Glenn Hills at 7 p.m. Chattahoochee County travels to Dawson, Ga., to play Terrell County at 6 p.m. in the A playoffs.
The Kendrick girls host Liberty County on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Hardaway plays at Glenn Hills at 6 p.m., while Carver plays at Cairo at 6 p.m.
Check back later for more updates heading into the second round.
The Carver boys will host Westover on Tuesday at 6:30 in the Class AAA playoffs, while Shaw travels to Liberty County at 5:30 p.m. and Jordan heads to Glenn Hills at 7 p.m. Chattahoochee County travels to Dawson, Ga., to play Terrell County at 6 p.m. in the A playoffs.
The Kendrick girls host Liberty County on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Hardaway plays at Glenn Hills at 6 p.m., while Carver plays at Cairo at 6 p.m.
Check back later for more updates heading into the second round.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Into the semis
Eleven Bi-City wrestlers won their quaterfinal match and will compete in the semifinals this evening.
Jordan's Sean Hall pinned Ola's Chris Upchurch in 5:27 to advance at 112 pounds.
Hardaway's Carlos Espinosa won by forfeit to advance at 119.
At 125, Columbus' Joe DeNova pinned West Forsyth's Evan Burchette in 4:55 to move on.
At 140, Hardaway's Jacob Trammell beat Lumpkin's Chris Burnett by technical fall, 15-0.
At 152, Harris County's Ryza Willis beat Cairo's Dewain Robinson by major decision, 19-8.
At 160, Hardaway's Tre Hudson and Columbus' Bo Buehler both advanced to the semis.
Columbus' Reed Fleming won his third match by pin to advance, while defending state champ Nick Burks of Hardaway also won at 189.
At 215, Spencer's Brian Davis pinned Northeast-Macon's Joshua Williams in 24 seconds.
At 285, Shaw's Juan Pickett pinned Blessed Trinity's Harris Howard in 3:42.
Jordan's Sean Hall pinned Ola's Chris Upchurch in 5:27 to advance at 112 pounds.
Hardaway's Carlos Espinosa won by forfeit to advance at 119.
At 125, Columbus' Joe DeNova pinned West Forsyth's Evan Burchette in 4:55 to move on.
At 140, Hardaway's Jacob Trammell beat Lumpkin's Chris Burnett by technical fall, 15-0.
At 152, Harris County's Ryza Willis beat Cairo's Dewain Robinson by major decision, 19-8.
At 160, Hardaway's Tre Hudson and Columbus' Bo Buehler both advanced to the semis.
Columbus' Reed Fleming won his third match by pin to advance, while defending state champ Nick Burks of Hardaway also won at 189.
At 215, Spencer's Brian Davis pinned Northeast-Macon's Joshua Williams in 24 seconds.
At 285, Shaw's Juan Pickett pinned Blessed Trinity's Harris Howard in 3:42.
Wrestlers still alive
A handful of Bi-City wrestlers have advanced to the quarterfinals of Class AAA traditional tournament.
Jordan's Sean Hall and Hardaway's Matt McCoy advanced at 112.
Shaw's Tevin Sanders and Hardaway's Carlos Espinosa are alive at 119.
Carver's Ioakim Christopher, Columbus' Joe DeNova and Northside's Will Ortiz are all alive at 125.
Hardaway's Jacob Trammell is still in the winner's bracket at 140.
Columbus' Zac Carr advanced at 145.
Harris County's Ryza Willis is through to the quarterfinals at 152.
Hardaway's Tre Hudson and Columbus' Bo Buehler advanced at 160.
Hardaway's Nick Burks and Columbus' Reed Fleming are alive at 189.
Spencer's Brian Davis advanced at 215.
Hardaway's Jonathan Herndon and Shaw's Juan Pickett are alive at 285.
Hardaway is fourth in the team standings, while Columbus is 10th.
Jordan's Sean Hall and Hardaway's Matt McCoy advanced at 112.
Shaw's Tevin Sanders and Hardaway's Carlos Espinosa are alive at 119.
Carver's Ioakim Christopher, Columbus' Joe DeNova and Northside's Will Ortiz are all alive at 125.
Hardaway's Jacob Trammell is still in the winner's bracket at 140.
Columbus' Zac Carr advanced at 145.
Harris County's Ryza Willis is through to the quarterfinals at 152.
Hardaway's Tre Hudson and Columbus' Bo Buehler advanced at 160.
Hardaway's Nick Burks and Columbus' Reed Fleming are alive at 189.
Spencer's Brian Davis advanced at 215.
Hardaway's Jonathan Herndon and Shaw's Juan Pickett are alive at 285.
Hardaway is fourth in the team standings, while Columbus is 10th.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
No major upsets
Almost all of the Bi-City top wrestlers made it through the first round of the Class AAA traditional tournament.
The second round and quarterfinals will take place today.
Hardaway was in fifth place (27 points) while Columbus was in seventh (26) after the first day of action.
The second round and quarterfinals will take place today.
Hardaway was in fifth place (27 points) while Columbus was in seventh (26) after the first day of action.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Schedules and rosters
Dear spring sport coaches:
The Ledger-Enquirer needs copies of your schedule and rosters to provide the best coverage. If you haven't sent them in please do so as soon as possible.
You can send to rspruck@ledger-enquirer.com or fax them to 706-576-6209.
Thanks again.
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The Ledger-Enquirer needs copies of your schedule and rosters to provide the best coverage. If you haven't sent them in please do so as soon as possible.
You can send to rspruck@ledger-enquirer.com or fax them to 706-576-6209.
Thanks again.
Robert
Good basketball..... Finally?
I must admit I actually look forward going to the Region 2-AAA tournament today.
And if you have seen the first couple of days, you would think I'm crazy to say that. I know I have seen a half-dozen boring and uninspiring basketball games the last two days.
But with that said, it can only get better. And today is that day... I hope.
The opening game between the Columbus and Jordan girls should be entertaining. If the Lady Blue Devils can control the tempo, it will be a nailbiter. Or it can be a blowout like it was last Friday. (Jordan won 67-52.)
The Carver and Spencer boys also should be competitive. Carver lost the first one 58-52, but cruised 86-55 in the second one. This one could depend on which Carver team shows up.
If there was a game that look like it should be one-sided the Hardaway and Northside game is it. So with that said, it will likely be the best game of the day. Hardaway won both meetings, including a 20-point win on Feb. 1.
In the final game -- LaGrange and Northside -- I would give the Patriots the edge but the teams split during the regular season.
It's got to get better, right?
And if you have seen the first couple of days, you would think I'm crazy to say that. I know I have seen a half-dozen boring and uninspiring basketball games the last two days.
But with that said, it can only get better. And today is that day... I hope.
The opening game between the Columbus and Jordan girls should be entertaining. If the Lady Blue Devils can control the tempo, it will be a nailbiter. Or it can be a blowout like it was last Friday. (Jordan won 67-52.)
The Carver and Spencer boys also should be competitive. Carver lost the first one 58-52, but cruised 86-55 in the second one. This one could depend on which Carver team shows up.
If there was a game that look like it should be one-sided the Hardaway and Northside game is it. So with that said, it will likely be the best game of the day. Hardaway won both meetings, including a 20-point win on Feb. 1.
In the final game -- LaGrange and Northside -- I would give the Patriots the edge but the teams split during the regular season.
It's got to get better, right?
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Pairings released for Region 4-A
Region 4-A completed its seeding meeting a little while ago.
From the look of the draw, it should be an interesting tournament. I won't keep you in suspense, so here are the seeds.
Boys
1. Greenville
2. Chattahoochee County
3. Central-Talbotton
4. Pacelli
5. Schley County
6. Brookstone
7. Taylor County
8. Stewart-Quitman
Girls
1. Taylor County
2. Greenville
3. Central-Talbtton
4. Chatthaoochee County
5. Pacelli
6. Stewart-Quitman
7. Brookstone
8. Schley County
Here is the tournament schedule:
All games in Greenville
GIRLS
Wednesday
Game 1: Stewart-Quitman vs. Brookstone, 4 p.m.
Game 2: Pacelli vs. Schley Co., 7 p.m.
Thursday
Game 3: Chattahoochee Co. vs. Pacelli/Schley winner, 4 p.m.
Game 4: Central-Talbotton vs. Stewart-Quitman/Brookstone winner, 7 p.m.
Friday
Game 5: Greenville vs. Game 4 winner, 4 p.m.
Game 6: Taylor Co. vs. Game 3 winner, 7 p.m.
Saturday
Consolation game, 4 p.m.
Championship game, 7 p.m.
BOYS
Wednesday
Game 1: Brookstone vs. Taylor County, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2: Schley Co. vs. Stewart-Quitman, 8:30 p.m.
Thursday
Game 3: Pacelli vs. Schley-Stewart/Quitman winner, 5:30 p.m.
Game 4: Central-Talbotton vs. Brookstone-Taylor County winner, 8:30 p.m.
Friday
Game 5: Chattahoochee Co. vs. Game 4 winner, 5:30 p.m.
Game 6: Greenville vs. Game 3 winner, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
Consolation game, 5:30 p.m.
Championship game, 8:30 p.m.
From the look of the draw, it should be an interesting tournament. I won't keep you in suspense, so here are the seeds.
Boys
1. Greenville
2. Chattahoochee County
3. Central-Talbotton
4. Pacelli
5. Schley County
6. Brookstone
7. Taylor County
8. Stewart-Quitman
Girls
1. Taylor County
2. Greenville
3. Central-Talbtton
4. Chatthaoochee County
5. Pacelli
6. Stewart-Quitman
7. Brookstone
8. Schley County
Here is the tournament schedule:
All games in Greenville
GIRLS
Wednesday
Game 1: Stewart-Quitman vs. Brookstone, 4 p.m.
Game 2: Pacelli vs. Schley Co., 7 p.m.
Thursday
Game 3: Chattahoochee Co. vs. Pacelli/Schley winner, 4 p.m.
Game 4: Central-Talbotton vs. Stewart-Quitman/Brookstone winner, 7 p.m.
Friday
Game 5: Greenville vs. Game 4 winner, 4 p.m.
Game 6: Taylor Co. vs. Game 3 winner, 7 p.m.
Saturday
Consolation game, 4 p.m.
Championship game, 7 p.m.
BOYS
Wednesday
Game 1: Brookstone vs. Taylor County, 5:30 p.m.
Game 2: Schley Co. vs. Stewart-Quitman, 8:30 p.m.
Thursday
Game 3: Pacelli vs. Schley-Stewart/Quitman winner, 5:30 p.m.
Game 4: Central-Talbotton vs. Brookstone-Taylor County winner, 8:30 p.m.
Friday
Game 5: Chattahoochee Co. vs. Game 4 winner, 5:30 p.m.
Game 6: Greenville vs. Game 3 winner, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
Consolation game, 5:30 p.m.
Championship game, 8:30 p.m.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Region 4-A seedings delayed
Region 4-A was supposed to have its seeding meeting today for its tournament that is scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Greenville. But a makeup game between Schley County and Central-Talbotton is being played tonight.
The seeding meeting will take place on Tuesday. As soon as I get it, I will post the seedings and the schedule.
The winner of that Schley County and Central-Talbotton game tonight will be the third seed on the boys side behind Greenville and Chattahoochee County.
On the girls side, Taylor County is the No. 1 seed and Greenville is No. 2.
The seeding meeting will take place on Tuesday. As soon as I get it, I will post the seedings and the schedule.
The winner of that Schley County and Central-Talbotton game tonight will be the third seed on the boys side behind Greenville and Chattahoochee County.
On the girls side, Taylor County is the No. 1 seed and Greenville is No. 2.
Colby Rasmus among prospects to watch
The former Russell County standout Colby Rasmus has been impressing baseball people since being drafted 28th overall in the 2005 MLB draft.
He'll leave for St. Louis Cardinals spring training next week, he'll had the chance to earn a spot on the roster.
During the offseason, the Cardinals traded away center fielder Jim Edmonds to the San Diego Padres.
Rasmus is considering by minorleaguebaseball.com as the seventh-best prospect.
To read more here is the link: http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/news/top50/y2008/
He'll leave for St. Louis Cardinals spring training next week, he'll had the chance to earn a spot on the roster.
During the offseason, the Cardinals traded away center fielder Jim Edmonds to the San Diego Padres.
Rasmus is considering by minorleaguebaseball.com as the seventh-best prospect.
To read more here is the link: http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/news/top50/y2008/
Hardaway wins toss
Hardaway won this morning's coin toss and will be the No. 3 seed in the girls Region 2-AAA tournament, which begins today at Northside, according to tournament director Nathan Laney.
Whether Hardaway coach Kendall Mills correctly called the toss or Columbus High coach Candace Turner incorrectly called it is unknown. And it doesn't make a difference.
The Lady Hawks will play the winner of tonight's play-in game between Shaw and Troup on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Mills said he has no intention of scouting the game, rather he's taking his 3-year-old daughter Jordan to cheerleading practice tonight.
The Lady Blue Devils play Harris County on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Whether Hardaway coach Kendall Mills correctly called the toss or Columbus High coach Candace Turner incorrectly called it is unknown. And it doesn't make a difference.
The Lady Hawks will play the winner of tonight's play-in game between Shaw and Troup on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Mills said he has no intention of scouting the game, rather he's taking his 3-year-old daughter Jordan to cheerleading practice tonight.
The Lady Blue Devils play Harris County on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Seeding challenge
I felt like I was in the twilight zone this weekend when the seedings came out for the Region 2-AAA tournment that starts Monday at Northside.
I had plenty of questions, like I did last year, and no answers. I didn't see a good end for this. I talked to a variety of coaches and other Muscogee County School District employees and got a variety of answers for how something was done.
I got the first bracket and saw Hardaway was No. 3 and Columbus was No. 4. This made sense because everyone said the whitebook was the tiebreaker.
A few hours later, I received another bracket and the two schools were reversed. What happened?
I asked everyone what changed? And the answer always started....."Well you see Robert...."
I still had questions. I didn't know what the tiebreaker was and I was trying to fiure out what the right seeding was.
I knew this much... Both Hardaway and Columbus finished the region with a 14-6 record. The teams split the two regular season games – Hardaway won the first meeting 70-58 on Nov. 17 and the Blue Devils won the second meeting 62-58 on Jan. 11.
So I opted to get the region's by-laws and solve the problem for myself. So I did that, I found out the tiebreaker was best winning percentage against Class AAA teams.
I told myself, well Hardaway is the No. 3 seed because they won more games in the Christmas tournament. I failed to process that the Lady Hawks beat Russell County -- not a AAA team.
After reviewing the schedule, a few more times it dawned on me. (OK, I'm not that smart.) They have the same record. Both teams are 15-7.
And finally at 7:30 Sunday, tournament director Nathan Laney called me to tell me it would come down to a flip. Like I had just a few minutes earlier, Laney figured out the tiebreaker.
So there will be a coin flip. And then they'll play basketball.... Yes, basketball.
I had plenty of questions, like I did last year, and no answers. I didn't see a good end for this. I talked to a variety of coaches and other Muscogee County School District employees and got a variety of answers for how something was done.
I got the first bracket and saw Hardaway was No. 3 and Columbus was No. 4. This made sense because everyone said the whitebook was the tiebreaker.
A few hours later, I received another bracket and the two schools were reversed. What happened?
I asked everyone what changed? And the answer always started....."Well you see Robert...."
I still had questions. I didn't know what the tiebreaker was and I was trying to fiure out what the right seeding was.
I knew this much... Both Hardaway and Columbus finished the region with a 14-6 record. The teams split the two regular season games – Hardaway won the first meeting 70-58 on Nov. 17 and the Blue Devils won the second meeting 62-58 on Jan. 11.
So I opted to get the region's by-laws and solve the problem for myself. So I did that, I found out the tiebreaker was best winning percentage against Class AAA teams.
I told myself, well Hardaway is the No. 3 seed because they won more games in the Christmas tournament. I failed to process that the Lady Hawks beat Russell County -- not a AAA team.
After reviewing the schedule, a few more times it dawned on me. (OK, I'm not that smart.) They have the same record. Both teams are 15-7.
And finally at 7:30 Sunday, tournament director Nathan Laney called me to tell me it would come down to a flip. Like I had just a few minutes earlier, Laney figured out the tiebreaker.
So there will be a coin flip. And then they'll play basketball.... Yes, basketball.
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Region 2-AAA seedings
Here are the seedings for the Region 2-AAA tournamant:
Girls
1. Kendrick
2. Carver
3. Columbus
4. Hardaway
5. Jordan
6. Northside
7. Spencer
8. LaGrange
9. Harris County
10. Shaw
11. Troup
Boys
1. Jordan
2. Shaw
3. Northside
4. Carver
5. Spencer
6. LaGrange
7. Troup
8. Columbus
9. Hardaway
10. Harris County
11. Kendrick
First-round pairings
Girls
Troup vs. Shaw (play-in game)
Hardaway vs. Shaw-Troup winner
Columbus vs. Harris County
Jordan vs. LaGrange
Northside vs. Spencer
Boys
Kendrick vs. Harris County (play-in game)
Northside vs. Kendrick-Harris County winner
Carver vs. Hardaway
Spencer vs. Columbus
LaGrange vs. Troup
Of the seeds lower than No. 4, which has the been chance to make the state playoffs? Let me know.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me at rspruck@ledger-enquirer.com.
Girls
1. Kendrick
2. Carver
3. Columbus
4. Hardaway
5. Jordan
6. Northside
7. Spencer
8. LaGrange
9. Harris County
10. Shaw
11. Troup
Boys
1. Jordan
2. Shaw
3. Northside
4. Carver
5. Spencer
6. LaGrange
7. Troup
8. Columbus
9. Hardaway
10. Harris County
11. Kendrick
First-round pairings
Girls
Troup vs. Shaw (play-in game)
Hardaway vs. Shaw-Troup winner
Columbus vs. Harris County
Jordan vs. LaGrange
Northside vs. Spencer
Boys
Kendrick vs. Harris County (play-in game)
Northside vs. Kendrick-Harris County winner
Carver vs. Hardaway
Spencer vs. Columbus
LaGrange vs. Troup
Of the seeds lower than No. 4, which has the been chance to make the state playoffs? Let me know.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me at rspruck@ledger-enquirer.com.
Region 2-AAA seedings coming soon
The Region 2-AAA coaches are meeting this morning to seed the teams for the upcoming tournament, which begins on Monday at Northside.
As soon as I have all the seedings, I'll post it and the schedule.
This much I know:
There will be a boys and girls play-in game on Monday. The girls at 5:30, and the boys at 7 p.m.
Kendrick is the top seed on the girls side, and Jordan is the top seed on the boys side.
It appears that the Shaw boys, and the Carver girls locked up the No. 2 seeds with wins last night. (NOTE: THIS MIGHT NOT BE 100 percent accurate).
When I have the list, I'll post it.
As soon as I have all the seedings, I'll post it and the schedule.
This much I know:
There will be a boys and girls play-in game on Monday. The girls at 5:30, and the boys at 7 p.m.
Kendrick is the top seed on the girls side, and Jordan is the top seed on the boys side.
It appears that the Shaw boys, and the Carver girls locked up the No. 2 seeds with wins last night. (NOTE: THIS MIGHT NOT BE 100 percent accurate).
When I have the list, I'll post it.
Not pretty
Expect some teams the next couple of weeks to "take the air out of the ball" when they play the Glenwood boys.
For the second time this season, Edgewood did it allowing them to stay close. The only problem was that the Wildcats lost both games to Glenwood.
It's not good enough just to stay close, the goal is to win. The Gators did that on Friday afternoon in Montgomery, Ala., with a 37-25 win.
So if teams going to limit the number of possession, they have to be able to score. Scoring only 25 points isn't enough.
The Gators are two wins away from repeating, it will be interesting.
For the second time this season, Edgewood did it allowing them to stay close. The only problem was that the Wildcats lost both games to Glenwood.
It's not good enough just to stay close, the goal is to win. The Gators did that on Friday afternoon in Montgomery, Ala., with a 37-25 win.
So if teams going to limit the number of possession, they have to be able to score. Scoring only 25 points isn't enough.
The Gators are two wins away from repeating, it will be interesting.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Confusion at top
For some of the Region 2-AAA girls basketball coaches, their message is simple: Just win.
A handful of teams can control their own destiny as they enter the final week of region play. While the top spot has been determined for a few weeks, the No. 2 seed and an automatic berth in the Class AAA playoffs is still up for grabs. Kendrick has entered the top spot and is 18-0 in region play.
Carver and Hardaway both enter the week with a 13-5 mark. Jordan is 12-6, and Columbus High is 11-6.
Most of the teams play one another this week, so it will be interesting. If both Carver and Hardaway win on Tuesday night, they'll play one another for the No. 2 spot on Friday.
Here are the Region 2-AAA girls standings:
Kendrick 18-0
Carver 13-5
Hardaway 13-5
Jordan 12-6
Columbus 11-6
Spencer 11-7
LaGrange 3-14
Harris County 3-15
Shaw 3-15
Troup 2-15
A handful of teams can control their own destiny as they enter the final week of region play. While the top spot has been determined for a few weeks, the No. 2 seed and an automatic berth in the Class AAA playoffs is still up for grabs. Kendrick has entered the top spot and is 18-0 in region play.
Carver and Hardaway both enter the week with a 13-5 mark. Jordan is 12-6, and Columbus High is 11-6.
Most of the teams play one another this week, so it will be interesting. If both Carver and Hardaway win on Tuesday night, they'll play one another for the No. 2 spot on Friday.
Here are the Region 2-AAA girls standings:
Kendrick 18-0
Carver 13-5
Hardaway 13-5
Jordan 12-6
Columbus 11-6
Spencer 11-7
LaGrange 3-14
Harris County 3-15
Shaw 3-15
Troup 2-15
Glenwood teams seeded second
Both of the Glenwood teams enter the Alabama Independent School Association playoffs as the No. 2 seed.
The Lady Gators will open the Class AAA playoffs on Friday at 4 p.m. against Pickens at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Ala. The Gators will open their title defense against No. 8 Edgewood at 5:30.
Despite being seeded second, the Gators will play the lowest-seeded team in the tournament because it can't play an area opponent in the first round. Lee-Scott was the seventh seed and can't play its rival. The Warriors take on top-seeded Bessemer in the first round.
Glenwood won both the boys and girls AAA title in 2007. In order to repeat, the Gators will likely have to upset the top seed. Faith is the No. 1 seed on the girls side, while Bessemer is the top seed on the boys side.
The Lady Gators will open the Class AAA playoffs on Friday at 4 p.m. against Pickens at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Ala. The Gators will open their title defense against No. 8 Edgewood at 5:30.
Despite being seeded second, the Gators will play the lowest-seeded team in the tournament because it can't play an area opponent in the first round. Lee-Scott was the seventh seed and can't play its rival. The Warriors take on top-seeded Bessemer in the first round.
Glenwood won both the boys and girls AAA title in 2007. In order to repeat, the Gators will likely have to upset the top seed. Faith is the No. 1 seed on the girls side, while Bessemer is the top seed on the boys side.
Chase for perfection
After watching the Super Bowl last night, I started thinking about just how difficult it is to go undefeated.
The Patriots learned the hard way, winning their first 18 games before losing in the final minute to the Giants 17-14. Only one team the 1972 Dolphins have gone unbeaten in pro sports. (Thank heavens, we can continue to hear from Mercury Morris.)
In college basketball, it's been more than 30 years since Bobby Knight's Indiana team completed a perfect season.
So with that being the case, I wonder whether the Jordan boys (23-0) and the Kendrick girls (23-0) can finish the perfect season. The Lady Cherokees have been close before, but lost in the 2006 semifinals to Avondale. Jordan almost lost last week to Spencer, but the Red Jackets held on for a two-point win.
Maybe they can call the Carver football team and ask for some pointers. What do you think? Will the Red Jackets go unbeaten and win a second title? Can Kendrick run the table and capture that elusive title?
I guess we'll know in a month.
The Patriots learned the hard way, winning their first 18 games before losing in the final minute to the Giants 17-14. Only one team the 1972 Dolphins have gone unbeaten in pro sports. (Thank heavens, we can continue to hear from Mercury Morris.)
In college basketball, it's been more than 30 years since Bobby Knight's Indiana team completed a perfect season.
So with that being the case, I wonder whether the Jordan boys (23-0) and the Kendrick girls (23-0) can finish the perfect season. The Lady Cherokees have been close before, but lost in the 2006 semifinals to Avondale. Jordan almost lost last week to Spencer, but the Red Jackets held on for a two-point win.
Maybe they can call the Carver football team and ask for some pointers. What do you think? Will the Red Jackets go unbeaten and win a second title? Can Kendrick run the table and capture that elusive title?
I guess we'll know in a month.
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