Northside defensive tackle John Drew was ranked the 180th-best best prospect in the country when Rivals.com released its latest rankings.
Drew is one of the two Bi-City players that are ranked in the Web site's most recent rankings. Carver linebacker Jarvis Jones is ranked No. 39 overall.
Drew is the only Bi-City that player that has verbally committed. Drew has pledged to Georgia Tech and is a four-star prospect, according to Rivals.
The 6-foot-3, 303-pound interior lineman had 65 tackles and eight sacks last fall.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Semis and some leftovers
Brookstone and Pacelli have both advanced to the semifinals for the first time in a while.
The Cougars won the 1981 state title. The quarterfinals has been where the Vikings have stumbled the last couple of years.
Pacelli will host Providence Christian on Monday with the doubleheader starting at 3 p.m, while Brookstone will travel to Fairburn, Ga., to play Landmark Christian.
Providence Christian swept Telfair County on Tuesday. Landmark Christian swept Lanier County.
Columbus and Shaw will attempt to join them.
BLUE DEVILS SAVE STARTER
Most teams hope to have an average starter to pitch in Game 3. Columbus High will have more than that when it faces Cartersville today at 4:30.
Junior Matt Taylor has followed up his successful sophomore year with a solid junior year.
Taylor is 9-2 with his losses coming against Brookwood and Troup.
The lefty gives the Blue Devils a good chance. Cartersville also has a decent starter with Chris Huth slated to start.
"There will be two quality pitchers out there," Columbus coach Bobby Howard said. "So we'll see what happens."
It should be a good one.
The Cougars won the 1981 state title. The quarterfinals has been where the Vikings have stumbled the last couple of years.
Pacelli will host Providence Christian on Monday with the doubleheader starting at 3 p.m, while Brookstone will travel to Fairburn, Ga., to play Landmark Christian.
Providence Christian swept Telfair County on Tuesday. Landmark Christian swept Lanier County.
Columbus and Shaw will attempt to join them.
BLUE DEVILS SAVE STARTER
Most teams hope to have an average starter to pitch in Game 3. Columbus High will have more than that when it faces Cartersville today at 4:30.
Junior Matt Taylor has followed up his successful sophomore year with a solid junior year.
Taylor is 9-2 with his losses coming against Brookwood and Troup.
The lefty gives the Blue Devils a good chance. Cartersville also has a decent starter with Chris Huth slated to start.
"There will be two quality pitchers out there," Columbus coach Bobby Howard said. "So we'll see what happens."
It should be a good one.
Shaw has to win two today
Shaw was one strike away from earning a split in its Class AAA quarterfinal series with Carrollton.
But the Raiders will likely need to win a pair of games this afternoon to advance to the semifinals for the second time in four years.
After losing 16-1 in four innings in the opening game, Shaw led 4-2 in the fifth inning when play was halted for a weather delay on Tuesday.
The Trojans were batting with two outs, and there was a 2-2 count on the hitter when the game was stopped. If Shaw had gotten the third out, the game would have been an official game.
“It was devastating to know that you were one pitch away,” Shaw coach Mike Getkin said. “But there is nothing that you really can do. It’s baseball. So who knows what is going to happen when we go out there (today).”
After waiting for two hours, the umpires finally called the game. Now, it appears that the game will be started over. The Georgia High School Association rules state, “When a game is stopped before it becomes a legal game – 4.5 or 5 innings – it is considered ‘no contest’ and any replay will begin from the first inning.”
Shaw and Carrollton will resume the series today at 4 p.m. The winner will advance to take on Stephens County.
The Raiders might need to rely on their offense this afternoon as they will be short on pitching. Brandon Day, who was Shaw’s No. 3 starter, suffered a season-ending dislocated shoulder during the second round against Burke County last Wednesday.
Cam Greathouse, who threw 66 pitches in Game 1, could pitch a couple innings for the Raiders. Gage McRae, Marc Eide and Dustin Averett are also possibilities.
Donte Williams, who struk out nine in 4 2/3 innings before Game 2 was called, will likely start this afternoon.
But the Raiders will likely need to win a pair of games this afternoon to advance to the semifinals for the second time in four years.
After losing 16-1 in four innings in the opening game, Shaw led 4-2 in the fifth inning when play was halted for a weather delay on Tuesday.
The Trojans were batting with two outs, and there was a 2-2 count on the hitter when the game was stopped. If Shaw had gotten the third out, the game would have been an official game.
“It was devastating to know that you were one pitch away,” Shaw coach Mike Getkin said. “But there is nothing that you really can do. It’s baseball. So who knows what is going to happen when we go out there (today).”
After waiting for two hours, the umpires finally called the game. Now, it appears that the game will be started over. The Georgia High School Association rules state, “When a game is stopped before it becomes a legal game – 4.5 or 5 innings – it is considered ‘no contest’ and any replay will begin from the first inning.”
Shaw and Carrollton will resume the series today at 4 p.m. The winner will advance to take on Stephens County.
The Raiders might need to rely on their offense this afternoon as they will be short on pitching. Brandon Day, who was Shaw’s No. 3 starter, suffered a season-ending dislocated shoulder during the second round against Burke County last Wednesday.
Cam Greathouse, who threw 66 pitches in Game 1, could pitch a couple innings for the Raiders. Gage McRae, Marc Eide and Dustin Averett are also possibilities.
Donte Williams, who struk out nine in 4 2/3 innings before Game 2 was called, will likely start this afternoon.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Third round almost set
Brookstone, Pacelli and Columbus High will all host a quarterfinal series on Tuesday afternoon.
The Blue Devils, who swept Spalding and Crisp County in the first two rounds, will host Cartersville in the AAA playoffs.
After traveling in the second round, Brookstone will host Gordon Lee in the A playoffs. The series will start at 2 p.m. If a third game is needed, it will be played Thursday at 2 p.m. Gordon Lee knocked off Aquinas 8-6 in the deciding game on Thursday afternoon.
Pacelli will play at home for the third straight series and host Jefferson. The game time has not yet been set. Jefferson beat Eagle’s Landing Christian 13-3 in the deciding game on Friday afternoon.
The Raiders, who swept Burke County in the second round, still doesn’t know who they’ll play. Shaw will travel to the winner of Dunwoody and Carrollton on Tuesday. Dunwoody and Carrollton split the first two games and are scheduled to play the deciding game today at 1:30.
The Blue Devils, who swept Spalding and Crisp County in the first two rounds, will host Cartersville in the AAA playoffs.
After traveling in the second round, Brookstone will host Gordon Lee in the A playoffs. The series will start at 2 p.m. If a third game is needed, it will be played Thursday at 2 p.m. Gordon Lee knocked off Aquinas 8-6 in the deciding game on Thursday afternoon.
Pacelli will play at home for the third straight series and host Jefferson. The game time has not yet been set. Jefferson beat Eagle’s Landing Christian 13-3 in the deciding game on Friday afternoon.
The Raiders, who swept Burke County in the second round, still doesn’t know who they’ll play. Shaw will travel to the winner of Dunwoody and Carrollton on Tuesday. Dunwoody and Carrollton split the first two games and are scheduled to play the deciding game today at 1:30.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Game times set for second round
Three of the four Bi-City teams that advanced to second round of the Georgia High School Association playoffs will play at home and all the game times have been set.
Columbus High will host Crisp County on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Class AAA, while Shaw hosts Burke County with the series starting at 2 p.m. In Class A, Pacelli takes on Baconton Charter.
Brookstone will travel to Savannah to play Calvary Day with the doubleheader starting at 1 p.m.
Columbus High will host Crisp County on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Class AAA, while Shaw hosts Burke County with the series starting at 2 p.m. In Class A, Pacelli takes on Baconton Charter.
Brookstone will travel to Savannah to play Calvary Day with the doubleheader starting at 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Three teams will host in the second round
I watched as Pacelli crushed Turner County 14-4 in the third game of the series on Saturday afternoon.
This one was over before it started. Turner County starter Jeremy Stevenson didn't get a batter out. He walked two and gave up a single before being pulled in the first inning.
The Vikings will host either Claxton or Baconton Charter in the second round. Columbus will host Crisp County or Liberty County. Shaw hosts Burke County, a 7-0 winner against Cairo on Saturday.
Brookstone heads to Savannah to play Calvary Day.
This one was over before it started. Turner County starter Jeremy Stevenson didn't get a batter out. He walked two and gave up a single before being pulled in the first inning.
The Vikings will host either Claxton or Baconton Charter in the second round. Columbus will host Crisp County or Liberty County. Shaw hosts Burke County, a 7-0 winner against Cairo on Saturday.
Brookstone heads to Savannah to play Calvary Day.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Glenwood names football coach
The fact that new Glenwood football coach Chris Holmes doesn’t have any experience as a head coach doesn’t bother athletic director Tim Fanning.
“Neither did Tripp Henderson,” Fanning quickly points out. And all Henderson did was lead the Gators to back-to-back, nine-win seasons and two consecutive Alabama Independent School Association Class AAA playoff appearances.
“With our past experiences, we have had a good track record with our internal hires,” Fanning said. “He has a great work ethic.”
Fanning has seen Holmes’ work ethic over the last five seasons as he has been an assistant coach on the baseball team. Holmes, who teaches math and physics at Glenwood, has also been an assistant basketball coach and assistant football coach during his tenure at Glenwood. Holmes served as the head junior varsity football coach last fall.
Holmes looks forward to opportunity and hopes to build on the Gators’ success from the last few seasons.
“It’s a great opportunity, and it can be a gold mine here,” Holmes said. “There are some great facilities, and there is great support from the administration and faculty. The kids are going to work hard. Coach Henderson did a great job, and we are going to try to follow that up. It’s going to be tough.”
After having success in his first two seasons as a head coach, Henderson decided to take the head coaching job at B.B. Comer, a AHSAA Class 3A in Sylacauga, Ala., during the offseason.
“Neither did Tripp Henderson,” Fanning quickly points out. And all Henderson did was lead the Gators to back-to-back, nine-win seasons and two consecutive Alabama Independent School Association Class AAA playoff appearances.
“With our past experiences, we have had a good track record with our internal hires,” Fanning said. “He has a great work ethic.”
Fanning has seen Holmes’ work ethic over the last five seasons as he has been an assistant coach on the baseball team. Holmes, who teaches math and physics at Glenwood, has also been an assistant basketball coach and assistant football coach during his tenure at Glenwood. Holmes served as the head junior varsity football coach last fall.
Holmes looks forward to opportunity and hopes to build on the Gators’ success from the last few seasons.
“It’s a great opportunity, and it can be a gold mine here,” Holmes said. “There are some great facilities, and there is great support from the administration and faculty. The kids are going to work hard. Coach Henderson did a great job, and we are going to try to follow that up. It’s going to be tough.”
After having success in his first two seasons as a head coach, Henderson decided to take the head coaching job at B.B. Comer, a AHSAA Class 3A in Sylacauga, Ala., during the offseason.
Monday, April 28, 2008
What to do to make the playoffs in Region 2-AAA
Columbus High and Shaw have already secured a berth in the upcoming Class AAA playoffs, which begin on May 9.
Troup, LaGrange, Northside and Hardaway can still all make the playoffs going into this final week.
It's a little complicated, but I'll run through the scenarios as quickly as possible.
So here goes:
Columbus (17-1) - Secured the No. 1 spot (That is the easy one.)
Shaw (15-4) - Made the playoffs; Can secure the No. 2 spot with win over Northside or a Northside loss (against LaGrange) and a Troup loss
Troup (13-5) - Win its final two games and the Tigers will finish no worse than third
Northside (13-5) - Will finish no worse than third with wins against LaGrange and Shaw.
(It is the same scenario as Troup because if Troup and Northside both win out there will be a three-way tie. Troup would finish second, Northside third and Shaw fourth).
Hardaway (12-6) - Will make the playoffs with two wins and Troup loss or two Northside losses
LaGrange (12-6) - Will make playoffs with two wins
(This scenario is the most complicated as it would involve a four-way tie. But trust me, I am 95 percent sure the Grangers would be in. Hardaway would also be in.)
It will be a fun final week of baseball, and the playoffs haven't even started.
And Pacelli can wrap up Region 4-A with a win and a Schley County loss.
Troup, LaGrange, Northside and Hardaway can still all make the playoffs going into this final week.
It's a little complicated, but I'll run through the scenarios as quickly as possible.
So here goes:
Columbus (17-1) - Secured the No. 1 spot (That is the easy one.)
Shaw (15-4) - Made the playoffs; Can secure the No. 2 spot with win over Northside or a Northside loss (against LaGrange) and a Troup loss
Troup (13-5) - Win its final two games and the Tigers will finish no worse than third
Northside (13-5) - Will finish no worse than third with wins against LaGrange and Shaw.
(It is the same scenario as Troup because if Troup and Northside both win out there will be a three-way tie. Troup would finish second, Northside third and Shaw fourth).
Hardaway (12-6) - Will make the playoffs with two wins and Troup loss or two Northside losses
LaGrange (12-6) - Will make playoffs with two wins
(This scenario is the most complicated as it would involve a four-way tie. But trust me, I am 95 percent sure the Grangers would be in. Hardaway would also be in.)
It will be a fun final week of baseball, and the playoffs haven't even started.
And Pacelli can wrap up Region 4-A with a win and a Schley County loss.
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