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.
Monday, February 11, 2008
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.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Interesting stuff
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.
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.
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.
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