Georgia Amateur Sports News & Notes (9/18/07)
September 18th, 2007 Posted in Elementary School Football, Middle School Softball, College Football, Georgia, High School Softball, High School Volleyball, High School FootballVisit www.LocalReplay.com to view our photos and videos, or register (we’re a FREE site) and get started making your own Team/Player/Coach/Fan webpage on which you can archive your unlimited sports highlights and stats. Click here for an example.
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High School Football
Big Performance from Athens Christian’s Dreco Bostic a Turning Moment for his Team? AC’s Dreco Bostic turned in a 255 yard performance last Friday against Fairburn. Coach Van Beachem hopes that his team’s dedication to the run will benefit them when Georgia Military comes to town this week.
Todd Holcomb of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Discusses South Georgia Football in This Week’s Edition of His Poll Talk.
Track Stars Playing Football: A Popular Trend. Daamon Cooper of North Clayton and others find success both on the track and the gridiron. And head coaches, including Marist’s Alan Chadwick, love it.
Jeff Sentel of the Augusta Chronicle Takes a Look at the Cross Creek Razorbacks, Glenn Hills Spartans, Jefferson County Warriors, and the South Aiken v. Strom Thurmond and Laney v. Baldwin matchups, and previews the Greenbrier v. Evans and Silver Bluff v. Strom Thurmond matchups.
Cass Colonels have Two Weaks to Prepare for Cartersville. During their by week, Coach Rick Casko’s Colonels will waste little time savoring last week’s 42-0 drubbing of Gordon Central. Instead, all eyes will be on the prize: avenging last year’s loss to the Cartersville Canes.
Pike County Confident Going Into Game Against Marion County. Coach John McMillan’s Pirates look to build on their wins against Woodland and Lamar County.
Lamar County Looks Ahead to Crawford County. Coach Calvin Scandrett has special insight into his Trojans’ next challenge: Coach Tony Byram and undefeated Crawford County.
Griffin Daily News Player of the Week: Pike County quarterback D.J. Tice. Others considered: Quenton Walker, RB, Lamar County…Spalding High School Defense…Kevin Abercrombie, WR and CB, Griffin Christian…Kevin Garland, K, Griffin High School…
Kenny Miles Continues Brookwood Tradition of Strong Running Backs. Miles has rushed for 627 yards, including 251 yards last week in the Broncos’ 37-6 win over Valdosta.
Bradwell Prevails Over Coffee Conty. A look back at the Tigers 33-14 Win over the Trojans.
Liberty Panthers Take Down Brantley County and Look Ahead to Calvary Day. Head coach Kirk Warner says his team was sparked by their first loss in last Friday’s win over the Herons.
A Look Ahead To This Week’s Action From The Times-Herald. Includes previews of East Coweta, Mount Zion, Heritage School, Pinecrest Academy, Newnan, Lithonia and Northgate.
The Savannah Morning News Takes a Look Back at the Performances of Its Area Top Ten Members.
The Times-Herald Looks Back at Lee v. Madras, Arnall v. Evans and Smokey Road v. ECMS.
The Savannah Morning News Features the Performance of Johnson High Quarterback Jareal Smith.
Bowdon Football Standouts Featured. The Red Devils Darrin Leister and Ivan Glenn form the nucleus of their team, according to coach Dwight Hochstetler.
Lowndes Weekly Improvement is Noticeable. The Valdosta Daily Times tracks the Vikings early season performances.
Valwood Jumps Out to Impressive Start. Mike Patrick’s Valiants are off to a 3-0 start for the first time in school history.
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Trinity Christian Lady Crusaders Win Big Over Mount De Sales. The Lady Crusaders rolled to a 12-0 victory in five innings against the Lady Cavs. Nicole Benton, Kinsley Mason, Kassi Shepherd and Shae Kitchens all came up big for coach Krista Meadows.
West Laurens Enjoys Success, Defeat at Johnson County Tournament. Efforts from Lady Raider pitchers Valerie Pittman and Megan Soles were partially negated by team errors as West Laurens went down to Taylor County 5-1 in their opener, but turned it around against Mary Persons 6-1 in game two.
Long County Resorts to Winning Ways in Matchup Against Charlton County. Freshman pitcher Kala Mills and the Long County Blue Tide Girls Softball Team shut out the Charlton County Indians 5-0 in a recent home game. Coach Cindy Mills highlighted her team’s strong defense as a key in the victory.
Alcovy Blanks Salem. Johnna Bagley led the Lady Tigers to an impressive 9-0 win over Salem.
Heritage Goes Down to Madison County. Dickey Hightower’s Lady Red Raiders were unable to overcome early miscues as they get overpowered in an 11-4 loss to Madison County.
Savannah Morning News Local Sports Roundup.
Southeast Bullock Go Down to Screven County. Pitcher Megan Barnwell and the Lady Yellow Jackets suffer their first region loss as Lady Gamecock pitcher Marla Thompson threw a three-hit shutout in a 2-0 Monday night matchup.
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Arnall Shuts Out Lee; Smokey Road Rolls Over Evans. Led by catcher Camille Eaton, the Knights took down the Timberwolves 3-0. Syndi Garmany allowed only one run in the Wildcats’ win over the Cougars.
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Trinity Crusader Elementary Football Team Takes Down Edmund Burke. The Trinity Crusader Elementary football team picked up their first win of the 2007 season, using a pair of Brent Rosa 70-yard touchdowns runs to breeze past Edmund Burke 14-0.
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Georgia Southern Football Players Honored. Quarterback Jayson Foster was honored for the second straight week as the Southern Conference’s offensive player of the week after leading the Eagles to a 42-34 win Saturday over Coastal Carolina. Former Bleckley County standout Zeke Rozier was named Freshman of the Week.
Georgia Southern Quarterback Jayson Foster Wins Player of the Week. Foster’s 253 rushing yards and school record six touchdowns in win over Coastal Carolina were awarded by Player of the Week honors.
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