The G.A.S. Pump (Sept 28)
September 28th, 2007 Posted in Alabama, Elementary School Football, Hunting and Fishing, College Football, High School Cross Country, High School Softball, High School Volleyball, Georgia, High School FootballTime to fill ‘er up at The Georgia Amateur Sports (G.A.S.) Pump, brought to you by LocalReplay.com. Enjoy our daily look at amateur sports headlines from around the State of Georgia. Click on the following links to find:
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Adam Schreiner of Walton proved last week that kickers can win big games. His 58-yarder was the difference in a 13-10 upset of then-No. 1 Roswell. Schreiner has made four of six field goals and kicked five touchbacks on eight kickoffs… Atlanta Journal Constitution
Seven players on the Titans are the sons of former NFL players, led by quarterback Justin Tuggle, whose father, Jessie, serves as a volunteer linebackers coach… Atlanta Journal Constitution
Norcross playing Peachtree Ridge must be a little bit what it’s like when the president-elect and the lame-duck sitting president pass each other somewhere in the corridors of the White House. You’ve got the guy picked to become the rising chief executive and the guy who usually isn’t ready to let go of the power. And here we have Norcross, the newly anointed No. 1 in Class AAAAA, taking the same field as Peachtree Ridge, a defending co-champion. One on the rise, one on the way out…Atlanta Journal Constitution
Laney has never beaten Swainsboro. The Tigers have outscored Laney by 69 points across three meetings.Those numbers mean very little to Swainsboro coach Shane Williamson right now.”Everything I see on film scares me about Laney,” he said…Glenn Hills taking on Burke County is not the best game this week. But that final score will reveal more about the two programs than any other game on the docket…Glenn Hills always has talent, if not the big wins to show for it. The Spartans hold a solid 19-12 record over the last three years. They even made the state playoffs in 2005…Westside coach Gerald Barnes said top prospect Sanders Commings won’t play this week against Southeast Bulloch…Warren County coach Lee Hutto said the latest date he’s heard on the opening game for the Screaming Devils’ new stadium is Oct. 12.
Augusta Chronicle
Games to Watch…Augusta Chronicle
Southern Georgia and Augusta Area Football Schedule…Augusta Chronicle
Ex-South Aiken star running back Calvin Fuller could soon be wearing Laney’s colors. The two-time all-region selection has transferred to Laney, but hasn’t been approved to play football…Augusta Chronicle
Cartersville head football coach Frank Barden and Cass head coach Rick Casko realize their teams are going to be pumped up for tonight’s clash between the Purple Hurricanes and Colonels at Weinman Stadium… The Daily Tribune News
This game features teams heading in completely different directions. The red-hot Indians have won three straight games, and they have scored at least 20 points in each win. Conversely, the Patriots have struggled mightily, losing all four games they have played. East Coweta should be able to explode offensively; its averaging 26.5 points per game, and Paulding is giving up 31 points per game…. The Citizen
Pacelli offensive coordinator Jonathan Gibson uses a lot of different adjectives to describe his starting running back.He often calls him a special player. He refers to him as hard-working player. Gibson even calls him one of the smartest football players. The one adjective that Gibson doesn’t use to describe Jacquise Terry is speedy… The Ledger-Enquirer
When Jordan football coach Tony Graziano stares across the field Saturday night, he’ll see a lot of familiar faces.He’ll see some of the returning starters that he coached, including Bryan Willis and Juan Pickett . He’ll see Shaw head coach Scott Newman , who was an assistant coach with him last fall when Shaw advanced to the Class AAA championship game…The Ledger Enquirer
Football Game Previews in and around Columbus… The Ledger Enquirer
After completing a four-game non-region schedule last week, the Dublin Irishand East Laurens Falcons are both sitting soundly at .500 (2-2). Each took different paths—East Laurens book-ending wins over Johnson County and Claxton, while Dublin boasted blowouts over Twiggs and Washington counties—but all that means little as both squads begin a brutal six-week stretch of 4-AA games Friday at the Shamrock Bowl… Courier Herald
West Laurens can’t wait to get on the field this Friday. The Raiders coach was glad they only have to wait a few more days before playing another game. “We were a little dejected (Monday),” said Raiders head coach John Pate. “We need to respond and get that Spalding game which has left a bad taste out of our mouth. We want to hopefully play better…Courier Herald
Trinity Christian has the same record it did this time last year. Now their coach is hoping history can repeat itself. In 2006, the Crusaders fell to rival John Milledge Academy and they did the same thing last Friday when they lost 22-20 in Milledgeville…Courier Herald
With only one blemish on their record - a 12-3 setbackto Upson-Lee two weeks ago - Steve DeVoursney’s Griffin High Bears are looking to put that loss as far behind them as possible. The Bears (3-1 overall, 1-0 Region 4-AAAA Division A), which opened subregion play with a 42-17 win against winless Forest Park last weekend, can take another big step toward that end tonight when they travel to take on the Don Shockley-coached North Clayton Eagles… Griffin Daily News
Spalding High School’s Tavoris Berry is no stranger to adversity.After suffering a ruptured ACL two years ago, the senior defensive lineman has overcome the injury to become one of the most productive defenders for the Jaguars. Berry said the injured knee affected his performance last season, but he’s been able put aside the discomfort through the first three games of this season. ..Griffin Daily News
At 3-0 heading into tonight’s home game against two-time Class AAA defending state champion Peach County, Spalding is off to its best start since the program’s inception in 2000 when the Jaguars reeled off six straight wins to start the season before losing 22-12 to the Griffin junior varsity…Griffin Daily News
Jason and Jared Cook live on different schedules. The North Gwinnett grads go to school in different time zones, start and end practice separately and take classes at opposite hours…Gwinnett Daily Post
If fans want to see a game in which the offenses are slinging the ball through the air, running backs are mowing over linebackers and the scoreboard is close to exploding because of all the points … well, the Warner Robins-Houston County game is not the one to attend…Macon Telegraph
Northside’s defense isn’t supposed to be this good. The Eagles only returned four starters from last year’s GHSA Class AAAA state championship team. And compared to the power the offense has, the defense was supposed to take a back seat…Macon Telegraph
Dublin was on the road, hours from home and playing a perennial playoff team that’s also doing some rebuilding. The Irish trailed Stephens County but rallied late and pulled within one with a touchdown. It was decision time: kick it and go to overtime or try to win it in regulation…Macon Telegraph
Predictions in and around Macon…Macon Telegraph
Jimmy Daniels didn’t like football as a child. He was a hunter. He started with squirrels. They proved to be worthy adversaries. With a small and quick target, squirrel hunters must have quick reactions and be accurate. Then came quail. And turkey. And then deer. But as he got older, the Macon County senior discovered football, the sport that he now loves…Macon Telegraph
Game Capsules in Macon…Macon Telegraph
Whoever can stop the other team’s high-powered quarterback will probably be the winner of today’s Eastside-Salem game when the two squads clash in their Region 8-AAAA South opener at 7:30 at Homer Sharp Stadium. Eastside’s Justin Wray completed 70 percent of his passes, including a 17-yard touchdown to Rashad Hill, against Lovejoy last week while running for 136 yards and a TD on 12 carries…The Citizen
The Heritage football team couldn’t ask for a better chance to make a statement in Region 8-AAAA South as the Patriots open subregion play against Cedar Shoals tonight at Evans Memorial Stadium. The Jaguars are the reigning 8-AAAA South champions and have started the season 4-0…The Citizen
When asked whether he was worried about his team’s emotions running too high for tonight’s Region 6-AAA opener against Carrollton at 7:30 p.m., Haralson County coach Frank Vohun didn’t have to think for long…Times-Georgian
Region 1-AAAAA play starts off with a bang today with an 8 p.m. showdown between Coffee and Lowndes. The state’s No. 2 AAAAA team, Coffee (4-0), visits Martin Stadium to face a Vikings team that is coming off its best game of the season…Valdosta Daily Times
Valdosta and Colquitt County renew the oldest high school football rivalry in South Georgia tonight. The Packers head to Valdosta tonight to face the Wildcats at 8 p.m. at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. This will be the 93rd time the Wildcats have played the Packers…Valdosta Daily Times
The Valwood Valiants (4-0) and Trinity Christian Crusaders (3-1) will face-off tonight in Dublin, in a rematch of the 2006 GISA Class AA State Championship starting at 7:30 p.m. Trinity Christian has won two of the past three GISA-AA state championships under head coach Steve Price…Valdosta Daily Times
A look at Metro Atlanta games…11 Alive
Atlanta’s Game of the Week…WSB-TV
A look at the Tucker Tigers and Southwest Dekalb’s match-up tonight…The Zone
When Eron Riley played center for the Windsor Forest High School basketball team, he sometimes guarded foes almost half a foot taller. What goes around, comes around, right? So when Riley, now close to 6-foot-4 and more than 200 pounds, lines up at wide receiver for Duke University, a devilish grin must cross his face when he literally stares down opposing cornerbacks…Savannah Morning News
State high school football rankings…Savannah Morning News
High school football and softball statistics…Savannah Morning News
High school football capsule previews…Savannah Morning News
Area high school football schedule…Savannah Morning News
The Southeast Bulloch Yellow Jackets look to build on the performance of quarterback Joe Wilson after the loss in Swainsboro on Friday, Sept. 21 and put together an offensive show for a crowd of students and alumni during tonight’s homecoming game against Region 3-AA foe Westside at Fred Shaver Field….Statesboro Herald
The Statesboro Blue Devils will face a wide open, passing attack when they travel to Lakeside tonight. Luckily, that’s exactly what they shut down last week. “We’re fortunate that we’re seeing a mirror image in what we saw last week,” said coach Steve Pennington. “It should be (an advantage)…Statesboro Herald
In 2006, Briarwood quarterback David Russell ran for two touchdowns and netted 129 yards passing to lead the Buccaneers to a 25-16 win over Bulloch Academy in Warrenton. But one good thing did emerge from Bulloch’s loss. It was the last time the Gators would ever have to see Russell…Statesboro Herald
Calling his team “emotionally drained” after consecutive close loses, Loganville head coach Eric Godfree welcomes tonight’s open date for his Red Devils. “The fact that we played so well with nothing to show for it is frustrating,” said Godfree of a 12-7 setback at Cedar Shoals and last Friday’s 22-20 heartbreaker at Clarke Central in the subregion opener…The Walton Tribune
Losing a player to serious injury affects athletes and coaches alike. But, it must be dealt with and South Gwinnett will find out in a few hours what kind of toll the recent tragedy involving Arquavious Crane has taken…The Walton Tribune
Grayson High School goes into tonight’s Region 8-AAAAA opener against Meadowcreek with fresh legs and the memory of its first loss following an open date last Friday. The Rams are 2-1 with wins over Collins Hill and Peachtree Ridge and a 24-3 loss to top-ranked Norcross…The Walton Tribune
The Covenant Christian Academy eight-man football team thrashed visiting Westminster Christian School 55-0 last Friday night. The victory evened the Cougars’ overall record at 2-2 and earned them their first win in the league. CCA competes with Harvester, Loganville and Westminster in the Independent Christian Schools of Georgia-Alabama East Region…The Walton Tribune
High School Softball
The Adairsville Lady Tigers softball team came into Thursday’s ‘Senior Night’ matchup against Dade County with the No. 1 spot already locked up from the North sub-region of Region 7-AA. Starting all eight of her seniors, Adairsville head coach Meghan Marr-Johnson gave her leaders a final hurrah on their home field…The Daily Tribune News
Prep Roundup: Lady Cats roll to county title…The Daily Tribune News
Things started coming apart in the Lady Raider infield in the fourth inning, but it wasn’t enough for the Lady Falcons to pull any closer than five runs. West Laurens scattered 13 hits for a 15-6 victory in seven innings. After Jennifer Outler reached on an error, Shareeta Evans sent a liner to the left side of the infield. The throw to first sailed all the way to the right field fence, allowing both Outler and Evans to motor home. East Laurens went on to score four runs in the inning to cut the Lady Raider lead to 11-5, but that’s as close as they got…Courier Herald
Central Gwinnett’s Region 8-AAAAA finale with Parkview on Thursday night took on a playoff atmospher2e as the Black Knights scratched out a 3-2 win in nine innings to snap a five-game losing streak.The win put Central at 15-15 overall and 3-3 in region play and set the Black Knights up as the fourth seed in next week’s Region 8 tournament at Brookwood where they will open up with Berkmar next Tuesday at 7 p.m…Gwinnett Daily Post
Ashley Craddock had three hits in as many at-bats and Erica Smith scattered six hits as the Perry softball team edged rival Peach County 4-2 in a rain-shortened game here Thursday. Batting in the leadoff spot, Craddock said it’s her job to set the tone for each game. Her performance Thursday offered a perfect example…Macon Telegraph
Using the two-hit pitching of Kayla Vallery and an eight-hit attack at the plate the Newnan Lady Cougars beat the Paulding County Lady Patriots, 10-0, in five innings at the NHS field Thursday. Vallery went five innings and struck out 10, seven of them in succession from the last out in the first through the third inning. The win kept the Lady Cougars perfect in Region 4-AAAAA with a 3-0 record and sets up the showdown with East Coweta next Tuesday for first place in the region…The Times-Herald
The Southeast Bulloch Lady Yellow Jackets (12-4, 9-1 Region 3-AA) celebrated homecoming with an 11-2 victory over visiting Jefferson County Thursday. Southeast Bulloch got the scoring started early. After an Ashley Clifton first-inning, RBI-single put SEB up 1-0, the Jackets crossed the plate seven times over the next two innings…Statesboro Herald
High School Volleyball
Eight ranked teams from all classifications will be participating in the 2007 AmPest Spike Fest in four locations starting today. The volleyball tournament, formally known as the Conyers Classic, will have 40 teams competing in the event at Heritage High School, Salem High School, Davis Middle School and Eagle’s Landing High School…The Citizen
High School Cross Country
You never know what you will find when you relocate. For instance, before George Drummond arrived in the United States from England, he thought he imagined American high schools were something straight out of teen movies - all impossibly beautiful people, trendy music and class politics. What he actually found when he began attending Savannah Arts Academy was unexpectedly rigorous academics, a more rigid school schedule and an unanticipated passion for competitive running…Savannah Morning News
College Football
Georgia Southern head coach Chris Hatcher offered this understatement: “He’s been playing pretty good.” That was Hatcher’s reply to a question about Jayson Foster’s play to date going into Saturday afternoon’s game with Western Carolina. Pretty good? There are some - opposing coaches primarily - who would say Foster’s play in the Eagles’ (2-1, 0-1) first three games borders on the sensational…The Macon Telegraph
Elementary School Football
Seth Morton had Trinity Christian Elementary School’s lone touchdown and the defense did the rest as the Crusaders beat Bulloch Academy 8-6 on Tuesday. Morton had a 16 yard TD run and then made the two-point conversion on a pass to Brenton Rosa…Courier Herald
Roundups
Prep roundup…Gwinnett Daily Post
Bulletin Board…The Macon Telegraph
Local digest, Sept. 28…The Macon Telegraph
Roundup…Savannah Morning News
Local and state briefs…Savannah Morning News
Miscellaneous
Return of white bass is good news for anglers..Augusta Chronicle
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