The G.A.S. Pump (Oct 16)
October 16th, 2007 Posted in Georgia, College Football, High School Volleyball, High School Softball, High School Football, UncategorizedTime 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:
College Football
Valdosta Area
Let the hype begin | albanyherald.com
Make no mistake about it, although Rams players and coaches might say they will treat the Tuskegee Tigers just like any other team, don’t believe that. It’s all about the ring — an SIAC championship ring coach Mike White’s Rams have won every year since 2003. “The Tuskegee game means a lot,” said Rams punter Randy Allen, who punted twice to the Clark Atlanta 1-yard line Saturday night, resulting in two safeties and a 17-14 win.
High School Football
Athens/Augusta Area
Mr. Everything: Senior’s versatility key for Jaguars | onlineathens.com
Trent McGuire’s versatility on the field was discovered years ago, when he played in the Stonehenge Youth Association. He’s a senior at Cedar Shoals now, but he’s still filling every role imaginable to help his team.
Atlanta Area
No, really — who’s REALLY good? | ajc.com
In a season and a half of doing the AJC rankings, I’ve changed No. 1 teams in Class AAAAA eight times. There had been only eight lead changes in the highest class in the previous seven seasons combined. The latest No. 1 is North Cobb, a school that hasn’t been atop the rankings since 1959. What do North Cobb, North Gwinnett and M.L. King — the Big Three unbeatens — really have in common?
Milton gaining respect | ajc.com
C.J. Clay was slow getting to the post-game huddle. His head coach was quick to let him know that. “You’re not injured, C.J.,” Milton coach Scott Walker said to the hobbling junior. “Get over here.” Clay was the only Eagle not assembled around the second-year coach. Walker wanted to congratulate his players, and he didn’t want a single one to miss it.
Colonels prepare for Central-Carroll | thedailytribune.com
The Cass Colonels (4-2, 1-2 Region 6-AAA) have work to do after dropping their last two region football games after beating Cartersville on Sept. 28. However, even with the two region losses, the Colonels can still earn the No. 2 seed in the region for the playoffs if they win out and Cartersville loses to Carrollton. The process for winning out begins this week as the Colonels will welcome the Central-Carroll Lions to Earl Cunningham Stadium Friday night.
Landmark tops Whitefield Academy, 31-13 | thecitizen.com
The Landmark Christian War Eagles traveled to be the homecoming visitors for the Whitefield Wolfpack last Friday and spoiled the activities by defeating their region 5-A opponent 31-13. Landmark’s offense moved the ball up and down the field early and often while the War Eagle defense seemed to frustrate the high-powered Wolfpack offense.
Sandy Creek pummels Central, Carroll 45-28 | thecitizen.com
Coming off a one-point loss to last season’s Region 6-AAA champion, Cartersville, the Sandy Creek Patriots were in position to bounce back Friday, facing the winless Central, Carroll Lions. Creek did that and then some, whipping the Lions 45-28 for its second region win of the year.
Our Lady of Mercy’s win streak stopped by ELCA, 45-22 |thecitizen.com
Our Lady of Mercy hosted Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy on Friday night and lost 45-22.
Once again, Our Lady of Mercy’s offense generated a lot of yards and points, but the defense had a hard time stopping the Chargers.
Season begins stretch run |timesherald.com
East Coweta enters the home stretch of its regular season schedule against the “three best teams in the region” according to coach Danny Cronic when the Indians travel to Twelve Oaks Stadium to play Mundy’s Mill this Friday night. Newnan is on the road for the third straight week playing at Tri-Cities in East Point while Northgate and Heritage School play at home. The Vikings host Banneker while the Hawks face Holy Spirit Prep. East Coweta and Newnan are both rolling heading into this weekend.
Savannah Area
Tigers snare homecoming victory |coastalcourier.com
How sweet it is to win, especially at your homecoming game.
The Tigers pounced on the Windsor Forest Knights showing their fans it is too early to count them out. By the end of the evening, the Tigers had a 31-13 victory and the fans were having their own melee at the concession stand.
Valdosta Area
Valdosta on a roll for Winnersville |moultrieobserver.com
Valdosta made sure Friday’s Winnersville Classic meeting with Lowndes will have plenty of luster. The Wildcats will take a perfect Region 1-AAAAA record into Friday’s annual meeting with the Vikings after their 20-0 victory over Warner Robins on Saturday at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.
Statewide
North Gwinnett, Buford, hold #1 spots; North Hall still #5 |accessnorthga.com
The Associated Press high school football poll for week seven has two Northeast Georgia schools in #1 slots: North Gwinnett is the top-ranked school in class AAAAA, while Buford remains atop the standings in AA. In AAA, the undefeated North Hall Trojans are still #5.
High School Softball
Atlanta Area
Henry County to be represented well in sectionals | henryherald.com
Henry County will be well represented this weekend when area high school teams begin play in the state sectional softball tournaments at locations around Georgia. At stake is a trip to the Elite 8 in Columbus and a possible state championship. That’s something the Eagle’s Landing Christian softball team experienced first hand last season when it won the Class A title.
Macon Area
Down and out | unionrecorder.com
The John Milledge Academy varsity softball team saw its season come to an end Saturday, falling to FPD in a best two-out-of-three series 14-1 and 7-0. JMA head coach Gordon Veal said it was a tough weekend. “We just didn’t play very good at all,” Veal said. “We picked a bad time to struggle.”
Statewide
Richt speaks at ceremony honoring Chestatee’s Sweet |accessnorthga.com
The Atlanta Touchdown Club honors Chestatee’s Jo Jo Sweet Monday as High School Back of the Week for his performance in an October 5 win over Gainesville High. The War Eagles posted their first-ever win over the rival Red Elephants, 35-19. Sweet carried 25 times for 147 yards against Gainesville with a touchdown.
High School Volleyball
Atlanta Area
Tournament time | rockdalecitizen.com
Rockdale, Salem, Alcovy and Eastside will all be trying to get that crucial first win of the Area 8-AAAA volleyball tournament as action begins Thursday at Rockdale and Habersham Central high schools. The 5 p.m. matches on Thursday feature Alcovy and Winder-Barrow facing off at Habersham, while Madison County and Jackson County play at Rockdale.
Habersham hosts Eastside at 6 p.m., and Salem and Cedar Shoals collide at Rockdale. Rockdale plays the winner of Madison County and Jackson County at 7 p.m.
Statewide
Region 8-AA East Jackson advances to state sectionals |accessnorthga.com
East Jackson claimed the Region 8-AA fast-pitch softball title with an undefeated run through the region tournament. The Lady Eagles won the school’s first-ever region title in their inaugural season of play. The Lady Eagles beat North Oconee, 5-4 in an extra inning affair, to win the region title.
Macon Area
Final Four Frenzy | courierherald.com
The Trinity Christian Lady Crusaders made sure they were going to get their chance to repeat as GISA Class AA Champions. The Lady Crusaders won all three of their games Saturday at Southern Pines and will now play in the Final Four tournament in LaGrange next Saturday. “This is awesome,” said Trinity head coach Krista Meadows. “So far God has really blessed us. We’ve had a great season up to now.
Trinity falls in region match to Frederica | courierherald.com
The Lady Crusaders scratched out wins in each of their matches with the Lady Knights, but third-year program Frederica proved too tough in a region sweep Saturday. The Lady Crusaders (5-6, 4-5) continue to grow in their first season of play; two wins over established Frederica proving Trinity is moving in the right direction for first-year coach Lynn Whittle.
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