The G.A.S. Pump (Oct 20)
October 20th, 2007 Posted in Georgia, 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:
High School Football
Athens/Augusta Area
Knights lay claim to realm | augustachronicle.com
Evans knocked off Statesboro 10-7 on Friday night in an upset that fans at John Pierce Blanchard Stadium haven’t seen in years. Evans, the same team that tallied a combined five wins over the previous two seasons, now holds a 6-0 record and first place in the region standings after beating the No. 4 team in Class AAAA.
Aquinas has little luck in stopping run | augustachronicle.com
For the past three years, Aquinas coach Bill Tenore said his Irish had been trying to find a way to stop the running ability of Warren County quarterback Tommy Seals. Make it four years, as Warren County won their homecoming game 57-14 over the Irish at Legion Field.
Cross Creek keeps perfect record | augustachronicle.com
Seniors Jeff Howard and Mike Lee sacked Washington County quarterback Markeist Warthen on the Razorbacks’ 18-yard line with no time remaining to preserve a 7-0 Region 3B-AAA opening victory.
High turnover costly to Aiken | augustachronicle.com
“Turnovers. That’s it - all year long,” Johnson said. It was an obvious answer after Aiken’s performance on homecoming at Hagood Stadium. The Hornets turned the ball over four times, three of which led to first-half scores for the Irmo Yellow Jackets, who rolled to a 24-6 victory.
North Augusta nets region win | augustachronicle.com
White Knoll (5-3, 0-2) never recovered from an abysmal first half. Only three Timberwolves touched the football in the game’s first 24 minutes, and the Yellow Jackets defense held the trio to just 34 total offensive yards. North Augusta coach Dan Pippin said he expected more from White Knoll, but credited his defense with stellar play, which included a 29-yard interception return by L.J. Perry in the second quarter.
Offensive explosion lifts Thomson to win | augustachronicle.com
Thomson used the late first-half burst to put Butler away 40-6 in the Brickyard on Friday. “Everybody came out and did their jobs, did what they had to. Everybody gave 100 percent,” said Thomson halfback Kwynta D.T. Brown, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on six carries. “I just felt like it was good timing. I come out here and do what I have to do to get us on the board.”
Salley guides Eagles | augustachronicle.com
Wagener-Salley quarterback Dontrall Salley lofted a 13-yard pass to Justin Scott, who had gotten behind defender E.J. Bijur, for the go-ahead score to make it 14-7 in the second quarter.
Eagles soar by Rebels in OT | augustachronicle.com
On fourth-and-goal from the 5-yard line in overtime, and with Strom Thurmond needing to get into the end zone to keep the game alive, Rebels quarterback Aramis Hillary’s pass into the corner of the end zone to standout receiver Pooh Williams was batted down by Airport defensive back Akheem Sackel.
Atlanta Area
Brookwood blanks South with ease | ajc.com
Never was the outcome in doubt. It was just a matter of how convincingly Brookwood (5-2, 4-0) would win. The difference could have been more significant if penalties had not nullified Kenny Miles touchdown runs of 30 and 55 yards in the first quarter. Even still, Miles scored on runs from 6, 24 and 46 by halftime, when Brookwood led 28-0. The final two quarters were mere formalities.
S. Forsyth no problem for North | ajc.com
Patrick Thompson handled North Gwinnett’s complex spread offense like a veteran Friday night in a 29-6 win over South Forsyth. Thing is, Thompson was making his first varsity start. The senior backup quarterback picked apart the War Eagles’ defense for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Filling in for starter Michael Tamburo, who was out with a concussion suffered in last week’s win over Peachtree Ridge, Thompson completed his first 10 passes and was 21-of-31 on the night.
GAC’s back! Spartans whip Wesleyan | ajc.com
Soon after handing region rival Wesleyan a 24-0 drubbing Friday, Greater Atlanta Christian coach Jimmy Chupp had a few words for the visiting Wolves. “They gave us some ammunition, and we put it on them,” said Chupp, who was fired up about some comments he heard from Wesleyan early in the week. “They said that we were almost done and they were going to bury us, hammer the nails in our coffin. We didn’t like that too much. They got a shutout, a thumping. They got what they deserved.”
State Roundup: Northside-WR rallies to win | ajc.com
Northside-Warner Robins, ranked No. 1 in Class AAAA, trailed by two touchdowns early in the game but recovered to defeat Upson-Lee 31-26 in Thomaston. The Eagles lost quarterback Marques Ivory to an injury in the first half. Running back Tijuan Green, who entered the game with 20 touchdowns, also was injured in the third period after scoring two touchdowns. He returned midway through the fourth period for the Eagles’ final drive and scored the clinching touchdown.
N. Metro Roundup: Berkmar falls flat | ajc.com
Host Parkview pulled out a come-from-behind win over Lilburn-rival Berkmar. Parkview scored all of its points in the second half in a 21-7 victory. “Sometimes when your back is against the wall, you play your best,” Parkview coach Cecil Flowe said. Parkview leveled its Region 8-AAAAA record at 2-2 and is 5-2 overall. Berkmar, which was trying to break a seven-game losing streak to its crosstown rival, has the same records.
S. Metro Roundup: Fayette Co., Whitewater impressive | ajc.com
In the pecking order of high school football in Georgia, Fayette County isn’t mentioned in the same breath as most of its metro Atlanta brethren. But two schools — Fayette County and Whitewater — are taking strides this season toward changing that. While Fayette County (7-0, 5-0 Region 2-AAAA), ranked No. 9 in Class AAAA, was improving upon its undefeated record Friday night, neighboring Whitewater was being anything but neighborly to county rival Starr’s Mill — to the tune of a 35-7 thumping.
Chamblee powers past Grady | ajc.com
Having one of the state’s best offensive linemen sidelined with a bad knee would put a normal Class AAA team in a quandary. And having one of the area’s best skill players knocked out in the second quarter that same night would be a death knell for most. But Chamblee is not a normal AAA team. The No. 8-ranked Bulldogs (7-0) proved that Friday night at North DeKalb Stadium by rolling over Grady 49-21 in a critical game that they played without 305-pound lineman Omoregie Uzzi and wingback-cornerback Malcolm Beyah.
Fellowship tops Landmark, stays undefeated | ajc.com
Fellowship Christian defensive back Will Mitchell found himself buried beneath two things on his last play Friday night: Walter Lenard and history disguised as a football. The Paladins defeated Landmark Christian 24-17 on the road, in an epic game for both teams. Fellowship Christian (7-0, 2-0) remained undefeated and took control of Region 5-A despite entering just its second season of varsity football.
Pius punishes mistake-prone SW DeKalb | ajc.com
During the halftime festivities, the Southwest DeKalb band played to a standing ovation at Maloof Stadium. As usual, Southwest rocked the house, but it was the St. Pius football team that did most of the rocking during the game. The Golden Lions capitalized on a few Southwest mistakes while using a punishing ground attack in the 25-7 Region 6-AAAA victory Friday.
Northview no match for Chattahoochee | ajc.com
There was no letdown for Chattahoochee this time. The Cougars defeated Northview 48-18 on Friday, one week after an emotional victory against Roswell, the defending Class AAAAA co-champions.
Marietta ‘will take’ win over Etowah | ajc.com
Marietta stayed in the race for the Region 5-AAAAA title, but Friday’s game against Etowah was more of a defensive battle than the Devils have been used to. Marietta turned in perhaps its most impressive defensive performance of the year, limiting Etowah’s split-back veer attack to less than 100 yards rushing in a 14-3 victory against the Eagles.
Sandy Creek stuns Carrollton | ajc.com
Braxton Lane better enjoy the single coverage, because it’s probably the last time he’ll see it all year. The junior caught eight passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns as Rio Johnson’s main target, helping Sandy Creek hand Carrollton its first loss of the season, 28-14.
Dacula deftly defeats Winder-Barrow | ajc.com
Dacula used a slew of fourth-down conversions, deft clock management and a heavy dose of running back Cisco Barry as the Falcons survived a late rally and defeated Winder-Barrow 22-15 Friday night in Winder. Winder-Barrow took an early lead on their first possession on a 7-yard touchdown pass from Greg Dixon to Chris Wragg.
Shiloh pastes Meadowcreek | ajc.com
Shiloh wanted badly to get its first Region 8-AAAAA victory, Friday, so it turned to a pair of Johnsons to lead them into the win column. Chaz Johnson rushed for 97 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns and Ira Johnson threw for a touchdown and ran for another in Shiloh’s 35-6 win over Meadowcreek. After three consecutive losses by a combined 19 points, Shiloh (2-5, 1-3) jumped on top on the third play from scrimmage and never trailed, winning for the 15th straight time in the series. Tailback Reuben Lacy took a pitch from quarterback Mark Wright and exploded for a 63-yard touchdown to put the Generals up 7-0.
Parkview pounces on Berkmar | ajc.com
Parkview took the field Friday night at its Big Orange Jungle in an unlikely situation for the Gwinnett County powerhouse. If it wasn’t a must-win game, it was pretty close. The Panthers responded with a come-from-behind win over Lilburn rival Berkmar.
Collins Hill bests Forsyth Central | ajc.com
Collins Hill defeated Region 7-AAAAA foe Forsyth Central 16-7 in a game that was close going into the final quarter and possibly provided some positive momentum for the Eagles heading into the final three games of the season. After losing their first five games this fall, the Eagles (2-5, 2-3 region) have won their past two and perhaps righted the ship.
N. Forsyth nips Duluth | ajc.com
Down by 11 points in the second half, Duluth rallied to make things interesting. But once again, the Wildcats came up short and fell to previously winless North Forsyth, 17-14. The Raiders (1-6) now have two wins in the past two years, both coming against Duluth, which drops to 1-6, 0-5 in Region 7-AAAAA.
Grayson shuts down Central | ajc.com
When Grayson needed a big-time play, the Rams turned to one their smallest players. Sophomore running back Ean Pemberton converted the biggest play of the night, running for 21 yards on fourth-and-9 from the Central Gwinnett 29, then churned into the end zone two plays later to seal a dramatic 17-7 homecoming victory over the Black Knights at Britt-Moody Stadium Friday night.
GAC’s back! Spartans whip Wesleyan | ajc.com
Soon after handing region rival Wesleyan a 24-0 drubbing Friday, Greater Atlanta Christian coach Jimmy Chupp had a few words for the visiting Wolves. “They gave us some ammunition, and we put it on them,” said Chupp, who was fired up about some comments he heard from Wesleyan early in the week. “They said that we were almost done and they were going to bury us, hammer the nails in our coffin. We didn’t like that too much. They got a shutout, a thumping. They got what they deserved.”
Big plays boost Norcross past Mill Creek | ajc.com
USC-bound Brice Butler sprinted by defenders for seven catches, 115 yards and two touchdowns, plus he made an interception. Alex Napper returned a kickoff 86 yards and caught a 36-yard touchdown off a fake punt. Alabama-bound Devonta Bolton intercepted a pass at the goal line.
Buford blasts Walker in shutout | ajc.com
It only took three plays to for Buford to demonstrate its game against Walker was a mismatch of epic proportions. Whoever came up with the idea for the mercy rule must have had Walker in mind. Thre plays was how long it took the Wolves, ranked No. 1 in Class AA, to score the first of their five first-half touchdowns Friday night en route to their 56-0 thumping of the Wolverines.
Buford blasts Walker in shutout | ajc.com
It only took three plays to for Buford to demonstrate its game against Walker was a mismatch of epic proportions. Whoever came up with the idea for the mercy rule must have had Walker in mind. Thre plays was how long it took the Wolves, ranked No. 1 in Class AA, to score the first of their five first-half touchdowns Friday night en route to their 56-0 thumping of the Wolverines.
Gladiators power past Pensacola | gwinnettdailypost.com
Their penchant for committing penalties and yielding second-chance opportunities proved decisive in a 5-3 loss against the Gwinnett Gladiators. Captain Mike Vigilante and Mike Hamilton each scored twice for the Gladiators. Jeff Campbell collected four assists. Much of the opening-crowd of 4,428 at The Hangar had departed when the Ice Pilots scored two goals in the final 90 seconds. But it did leave a better impression as the Ice Pilots head to Duluth for tonight’s rematch with the Gladiators. Puck drop for the Gladiators home opener at the Arena at Gwinnett Center is today at 7:35 p.m.
North Forsyth 17, Duluth 14 | gwinnettdailypost.com
North Forsyth dominated the first half of play on Friday night, and held off a Duluth comeback in the fourth quarter to win its first football game of the season, a 17-14 victory over the Wildcats.
Both teams now have identical 1-6 records, although Duluth falls to last place in Region 7-AAAAA with an 0-5 record. North Forsyth scored first with 1:29 left in the first quarter when quarterback Eli Chester found receiver Michael Norton open for a nine-yard touchdown pass. Leon Castleberry kicked the extra point, and the Raiders took a 7-0 lead. Castleberry also added a 24-yard field goal in the high-scoring second quarter.
Shiloh 35, Meadowcreek 6 | gwinnettdailypost.com
Shiloh probably didn’t need Ira Johnson to win Friday’s Region 8-AAAAA game against winless Meadowcreek. But it was good to have him back. Entering the game with just over four minutes to play in the first half, the senior quarterback threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Robert Hodge, then opened the second half with a 46-yard TD run to seal the game as Shiloh beat Meadowcreek 35-6. Johnson was suspended for last week’s game against Berkmar, and sophomore quarterback Mark Wright ran the Generals’ triple option offense well enough to earn the starting nod against Meadowcreek. Shiloh (2-5, 1-3 region) scored two TDs with Wright at quarterback, but a slight concussion following his second fumble in the first half brought Johnson into the game.
Collins Hill 16, Forsyth Central 7 | gwinnettdailypost.com
After a dismal 0-5 start in the first half of the season, Collins Hill remained perfect after the turn with a gutsy 16-7 win over Forsyth Central on Friday night. The win, sparked by Collins Hill’s defense, improved the Eagles to 2-5 overall and 2-3 in Region 7-AAAAA. “We played so well on defense,” Collins Hill head coach Larry Sherrill said. “I just can’t say enough for them. They played their hearts out and played with guts and courage. I called them the Magnificent 11 after the game.”
Grayson 17, Central Gwinnett 7 | gwinnettdailypost.com
On its biggest drive of the game, Grayson called on its smallest running back, and Ean Pemberton came up huge. The diminutive running back rolled up more than half of his 130 yards on the evening and capped a 10-play, 69-yard, fourth-quarter drive with a 2-yard touchdown run that clinched the Rams’ 17-7 victory over Central Gwinnett on Friday night at Britt-Moody Field at Grayson Community Stadium.
Norcross 24, Mill Creek 10 | gwinnettdailypost.com
Mill Creek’s defense got the expected Norcross passes, the ones to Southern California commitment Brice Butler. The one the Hawks didn’t expect hurt just as much. Fourth-ranked Norcross executed a perfect fake-punt pass late in the third quarter, adding to a pair of touchdown passes to Butler, to pull away from host Mill Creek 24-10 on Friday in Region 7-AAAAA football.
Seminoles dominate | rockdalecitizen.com
Nothing flashy, nothing fancy, but it was enough for Salem to run away with a 45-6 win against county rival Rockdale on Friday night at Reid Memorial Stadium.
The Seminoles (6-1 overall, 3-0 8-AAAA South) combined a powerful rushing attack with an opportunistic defense and jumped out to a 28-0 halftime lead.
Perfect Jags top Alcovy | rockdalecitizen.com
Cedar Shoals rolled its undefeated record into Sharp Stadium on Friday night for a subregion matchup with Alcovy, and the Jaguars defeated the Tigers 21-11 on homecoming night. “The kids put it on the line,” said Alcovy coach Kirk Hoffmann. “We played with them. We came in, and I said we had to be perfect. We had a couple of dropped passes and that hurt us. We were as close to perfect as possible, and a couple of breaks and it ends up a little different.”
Wray’s big plays too much for Heritage | rockdalecitizen.com
Wray rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another after halftime as the Eagles (5-2 overall, 1-2 in 8-AAAA South) exploded for 29 points in the second half to claim a 36-29 victory over Heritage (2-5 overall, 0-3 in 8-AAAA South). “Great players make great plays in great situations,” Eastside coach Rick Hurst said. “He’s the kind of a kid who wants the ball in his hands when the game is on the line, and I want the ball in his hands when the game is on the line.” Wray found the ball in his hands often in the second half.
Whitewater crushes Starr’s Mill 35-7 | thecitizen.com
Last season, the Whitewater Wildcats had to come from behind to defeat their biggest rival, the Starr’s Mill Panthers. The two teams met in a rematch Friday, but Whitewater made sure it wouldn’t need to stage a comeback the second time around, scoring 28 points in the first quarter en route to a convincing 35-7 victory over visiting Starr’s Mill in a key Region 2-AAAA clash.
Villa Rica and HC positioning for that elusive playoff berth | timesgeorgian.com
Haralson County and Villa Rica have followed similar paths this season. Both teams got off to good starts, winning all three of their non-region games, and both have struggled since opening their Region 6-AAA schedules. Both teams will bring 1-2 region records when they meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Sam McIntyre Field in Villa Rica. The winner will find itself right in the thick of the playoff race in Region 6-AAA. The loser will likely drop to seventh place and almost certainly need to win its three remaining games just for the chance to compete for a playoff spot.
Columbus Area
Spread the wealth | ledgerenquier.com
When Shaw breaks the huddle, the Raiders scatter along the line of scrimmage. There are two wide receivers to the left. There is another one to the right. There is a single running back in the backfield. The quarterback lines up in the shotgun preparing to take a snap.
Macon Area
Indians, Royals pair up in 4-AA battle | courierherald.com
It would be hard to say the Indians really missed starting QB Charles Gordon and fullback LaQuan Hogue all that much. With both starters out with injury last week against Tattnall, the Indians (5-1, 2-0) turned to senior rusher Cameo Holloway, who ran for 180 yards and three scores in a 48-0 drubbing of the Warriors.
Wheeler, Treutlen renew ‘River Rumble’ | courierherald.com
When Wheeler County and Treutlen get together there are no words needed from the coaches to get the teams ready to play in this rivalry. “It’s one of those games that when you get your calender, every coach circles,” said Treutlen head coach Britt Ingle. “It’s a good old fashion rivalry. If anybody is looking for a good game to go to, they need to go to Soperton because it’s going to be a doggone good one.”
Bears do their part | griffindailynews.com
D.J. Morgan ran for a touchdown and caught a touchdown pass while Marcus Waller threw a touchdown pass and ran for another touchdown as Griffin High School defeated Riverdale 49-17 Friday night at Griffin’s Memorial Stadium.
Turnovers prove costly as Jaguars drop 2nd in a row and 3rd of last 4 | griffindailynews.com
Three turnovers led to 21 points as Spalding High fell at Henry County 21-10 Friday night in a battle of Region 4-AAA Div. A teams. It was the second loss in a row and third in the last four games for Spalding (4-3 overall, 1-2 subregion). Co-first-place Henry County (6-1 overall, 2-0 subregion), which has won six in a row, turned three turnovers — Spalding’s first three of the game — into 21 points.
Despite limited carries, Trinity Christian star is on a crusade toward end zones | macontelegraph.com
On Friday nights, as clocks around Middle Georgia speed toward midnight and the bright lights of high school football stadiums are shut off, things start to wake up around the newsroom.
Crump doing it all for Chargers | macontelegraph.com
The Central junior has scored a touchdown rushing, four of them actually. He has caught a touchdown pass. He has thrown a touchdown pass. He returned an interception for a touchdown. And there are his four kick return touchdowns, three of them coming on kickoffs.
Savannah Area
Friday night scores | coastalcourier.com
Savannah Christian defeated the Long County Tide 44-26. Panthers win over Wildcats 42-7.
South Effingham bucks Benedictine | savannahdailynews.com
Two games were played at Memorial Stadium on Friday night. The first was a low-scoring affair that saw South Effingham and Benedictine miss on scoring opportunities. The second saw both teams exchange punches in the form of big-play touchdowns and came down to the final snap of the game.
SMN Top 10: How they fared | savannahdailynews.com
Mitchell, Wilson lead Bethesda | savannahdailynews.com
Darnell Mitchell scored three touchdowns as Bethesda Day School defeated Randolph-Southern 40-13 Friday night in a GISA A South game. Mitchell scored on runs of 4, 6 and 32 yards. He led the Blazers in scoring with 89 yards on 12 carries. Daniel Wilson scored twice on runs of 6 and 42 yards for the Blazers. Bethesda improved to 4-2 overall, 3-1 in region.
Rebels take down Wayne County | savannahdailynews.com
The Effingham County Rebels football team picked up their second shutout of the season Friday, beating Wayne County 27-0 in a Region 3-AAAA game. On their first possession, the Rebels scored on a 5-yard run by Michael Johnson. The kick by Jackie Chen put the Rebels ahead 7-0.
Ealey, Bulldogs too much for Bryan County | savannahdailynews.com
Emanuel County Institute running back Washaun Ealey came into Friday night’s Region 3-A game at Bryan County High School with 1,276 yards rushing and 26 touchdowns on the season, and showed no signs of slowing down against the Redskins, who suffered a 28-0 defeat at the hand of the Bulldogs.
Tillman passes Groves past Savannah High | savannahdailynews.com
Groves senior quarterback Cameron Tillman was all smiles at halftime, and not just because he had just been crowned homecoming king. Tillman was 5-of-5 for 140 yards and two touchdowns at that point, and the Rebels had a 31-0 lead over Savannah High on Friday night at Garden City Stadium.
Jenkins shuts down Windsor Forest | savannahdailynews.com
While all of the attention at Jenkins High School is paid to its outstanding tailback, Franklin Green, head coach Tim Adams can’t say enough about his defense. Friday night, his defense didn’t disappoint as it spoiled homecoming for Windsor Forest, shutting the Knights out 34-0 to improve to 6-0 overall, 4-0 in Region 3-A. It was Jenkins’ first victory over the Knights in five years.
Happy homecoming for Devils | statesboroherald.com
Statesboro scored 21 second quarter points and backup quarterback Aaron Cone led the Blue Devils (6-1, 5-1 Region 3-AAAA) to a 42-6 romp over the Academy of Richmond County Friday at Womack Field on homecoming. After SHS starter Luke Connell – who said after the game he was seeing double, even triple – took a big hit halfway through the first quarter, Cone came in and led the Devils down the field to open the scoring at 1:56 of the first period.
Claxton wins tight region battle, 21-7 | statesboroherald.com
The Portal Panthers (0-7, 0-3 Region 3-A) came out in a new look with Octavious Rawls and Steven Cox sharing time at quarterback and running a shotgun set to spread out the opposing defense, but it could not stop Claxton from getting its second-consecutive home victory as the Tigers topped PHS 21-7 Friday night.
Turnovers, Westside keep Metter winless | statesboroherald.com
The Metter Tigers took to the field Friday night looking to finally notch a win on the 2007 season. They were turned away once again though as the Patriots of Westside Augusta stormed into town, crashing the Metter homecoming party and doing some damage to the scoreboard as well while cruising to a 41-6 victory.
Gamecocks defeat Josey, 28-12 | statesboroherald.com
The homestanding Eagles scored on an 80-yard pass play to open the game, but a Michael Johnson touchdown run would tie the score at 6. On the ensuing kickoff, Josey returned the ball 96 yards to regain te lead at 12-6. But quarterback Johnson would add another score to put Screven (5-2, 3-1) up for good at 13-12. Johnson finished with 106 yards on eight carries, scoring from 37 and 27 yards out.
Valdosta Area
Early indication | albanyherald.com
Early County football coach Trey Woolf sat down with the rest of his staff this week and began to watch film of fellow undefeated Fitzgerald. The film session didn’t last long. Watching the Purple Hurricanes maul opponent after opponent quickly becomes depressing.
Monroe survives Crisp | albanyherald.com
After trudging through a second half in which execution was as sloppy for Monroe as the conditions on a rain-soaked Thursday night at Hugh Mills Stadium, the Tornadoes could only hold their breath in disbelief as Crisp County’s wild drive in the final seconds drew a shocking upset within reach. Once a 29-yard pass into the end zone fell harmlessly to the ground and the following toss by Crisp’s Chris Yowe landed in the arms of Monroe safety Russell Roberts, the Tornadoes let out a collective sigh of relief, surviving for a 14-13 victory.
Statewide Area
Johnson uses big-play defense in win over West Hall | accessnorthga.com
The Johnson Knights used big-play defense in the second half to beat West Hall 34-18 in snapping a four-game losing streak. Josh Owens returned a fumble 80 yards for a touchdown and Joey Wirsing ran back an interception 91 yards as the Johnson Knights beat the West Hall Spartans, 34-18.
Forsyth Central falls to Collins Hill | accessnorthga.com
Collins Hill won its second straight game over a Forsyth County team with a 16-7 victory over Forsyth Central Friday night in Region 7-AAAAA action. The Eagles (2-5, 2-3 in region) opened the game getting a safety against the Bulldogs (2-5, 1-4).
North Gwinnett clinches playoff berth | accessnorthga.com
North Gwinnett backup quarterback Patrick Thompson went 22 for 32 for 249 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Class AAAAA No. 1 Bulldogs to a 29-6 win over South Forsyth Friday night in Region 7-AAAAA. The win clinched a playoff spot for North Gwinnett (8-0, 6-0 in region) which finishes the season with road games against North Forsyth and Norcross.
Turnovers key White County win | accessnorthga.com
White County took advantage of six Chestatee turnovers and coverted them into 28 points en route to a key 35-21 win in Region 7A-AAA action Friday night at War Eagle Stadium. It was the fourth win in five games for the Warriors (4-3, 1-1 in region). The loss for Chestatee (5-2, 1-1) snapped a two-game win streak.
Habersham capitalizes on Clarke Central’s miscues, wins 42-14 | accessnorthga.com
The Habersham Central Raiders used the running and passing game to overtake visiting 8-AAAA rivals Clarke Central Gladiators by the final 42-14. Habersham (6-1, 4-0) held the Gladiators to approximately 30 yards passing and took advantage of some Clarke Central miscues.
Eagles soar to win over John Milledge | accessnorthga.com
Five different players scored as the Riverside Military Academy football team won its second straight game friday night whipping John MIlledge 3-7 in GISA action. The Eagles (4-3) jumped on John Milledge early as Bill Dearybury hit Conner Cuevas on a 22-yard scoring pass just 90 seconds into the game.
Buford trips Walker | accessnorthga.com
Class AA No. 1 Buford continues to make easy work of Region 6-AA after routing Walker 56-0 Friday night. The Wolves (8-0) hit the 50 mark for the second straight week and have scored 40 or more in seven straight games.
High School Softball
Atlanta Area
GAC, Buford each win two at sectionals | gwinnettdailypost.com
Alex McDavid was 2-for-4 for the night with a grand slam and five RBIs to help Greater Atlanta Christian beat Union County 9-3 at the Class AA North Sectional on Friday. The Spartans (34-1-1) followed that up with a 2-1 victory over Dade County. Ace Jessica Coan got her second win of the day by striking out 12 and Sarah Armstrong scored a run. Against Union County, Coan gave up four hits and struck out 12 more batters for the win. At the plate, Coan was 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Newton splits first contests in sectional | rockdalecitizen.com
It was deja vu for the Lady Rams as they won the first game of the Class AAAAA South sectional before being run-ruled in the second game Friday at Lovejoy Regional Park. “This is just like last year. It’s really eerie,” Newton coach Jason LaChappelle said. The Lady Rams won the first game 1-0 over Newnan before being beaten 14-1 by Lowndes County in five innings. The Lady Rams did not help themselves by adding more runs because of lack of hitting.
Eastside goes 1-1 on opening day of tourney | rockdalecitizen.com
Local softball teams had mixed results in the opening day of the Class AAAA North State Sectionals on Friday at Twin Creeks Park. Eastside beat Marist 2-1 in nine innings in its first game but lost 4-0 to Ringgold in a late game. Rockdale dropped a 4-3 contest to St. Pius to open the double-elimination tournament. Rockdale plays Alexander at 10 a.m. today with the winner advancing to play Eastside at noon.
Savannah Area
SEB, Screven advance in state softball | statesboroherald.com
Ciera Weaver singled in Kelly Hadden to give the Southeast Bulloch Lady Yellow Jackets a dramatic 1-0 victory over Brantley County Friday and move within one victory of qualifying for the Elite 8 of the Class AA state softball tournament.
Valdosta Area
Lady Patriots open state tourney today | albanyherald.com
The Westover Lady Patriots have been to the softball state tournament for six consecutive years. Considering the program has only been around for seven years, that’s quite an accomplishment. But in coach Steve Bowers’ mind, there’s only one problem with those postseason appearances: “We come home when the grass is wet,” he joked.
Terrell Academy star Lindsey anchors team’s GISA title hopes | albanyherald.com
The most poignant symbols can often be equally prosaic. For members of the Final Four-bound Terrell Academy softball team, they need only look to the neoprene black brace supporting the right knee of their senior All-State catcher, Lauren Lindsey.
Lee County softball looking for history | albanyherald.com
Four years in a row, Lee County has captured the Region 1-AAAA title. Two years in a row it has advanced within one game of a coveted Elite Eight tournament berth in Columbus. One win would have marked the first such advancement in the six-year history of Lady Trojans fast-pitch.
Lee County softball looking for history | albanyherald.com
Four years in a row, Lee County has captured the Region 1-AAAA title. Two years in a row it has advanced within one game of a coveted Elite Eight tournament berth in Columbus. One win would have marked the first such advancement in the six-year history of Lady Trojans fast-pitch.
Lowndes softball wins twice at sectionals | valdostadailytimes.com
Lowndes High’s softball team won its first two games at the South sectional tournament Friday.
The Vikettes opened the tournament with a 6-2 victory over Jenkins. Lauren Revels pitched a complete game, holding Jenkins to three hits and one earned run, striking out four.
High School Volleyball
Atlanta Area
Two bids to state punched at area | mariettadailyjournal.com
Top-seeded Pope and second-seeded Kell advanced to the winners’ bracket semifinals of the double-elimination Area 1AAAAA volleyball tournament, which began Thursday at Sprayberry High School. The defending area champion Lady Greyhounds (37-3), ranked third in the GaSports.com Volleyball Coaches Poll, defeated fourth-seeded Walton, the state’s fourth-ranked team, in straight games (25-23, 25-19) after receiving a bye into the second round.
Valdosta Area
Lady Trojans volleyball suffers setback in first round of state | albanyherald.com
The Lee County volleyball team — just in its second year of existence — made strong gains Thursday night during its second trip to the area playoffs. But in the end, coach Sheri Almond’s bunch found out they still have a little ways to go.
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