The G.A.S. Pump (Oct 22)
October 22nd, 2007 Posted in Georgia, High School Volleyball, High School Softball, 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:
High School Football
Atlanta Area
New No. 1 meets former No. 1 | ajc.com
Carver of Columbus is No. 1 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution rankings for the first time. Now, Carver must defend its position against the team it replaced in Class AAA. The AAA shuffle took place when former No. 1 LaGrange lost to another Columbus school, Shaw, ending the Grangers’ 18-game win streak in regular-season games.
Cougars’ streak reaches five | timesherald.com
The Newnan Cougars did pretty much what was expected of them in their 35-6 win at Tri-Cities Friday night. They beat the winless Bulldogs in a dominating if not flashy style and came away with their fifth straight win, improving to 6-1 on the year. That record takes on added significance when you take into account that five of Newnan’s games have been on the road this season. The Cougars have now scored 216 points in their last five games, successive wins over South Gwinnett, Lithonia, Paulding County, Morrow and Tri-Cities.
Indians overcome emotional setbacks | timesherald.com
The game of football is filled with emotion and that was proven Friday night in the Region 4-AAAAA contest between the East Coweta Indians and the Mundy’s Mill Tigers at Twelve Oaks Stadium in Hampton. “This was a big game for both teams tonight and it was expected to be emotional,” commented Indians head coach Danny Cronic. “The emotion of the game affected us early but we were able to overcome it and maintain good focus the rest of the game.”
Vikings defensive coordinator excited despite loss to Banneker | timesherald.com
Northgate High defensive coordinator Casey Smith had plenty to feel upbeat about regarding the effort of his unit in Friday’s 18-0 loss to Banneker. Outside the first Trojan series, one that Banneker went 63 yards in seven plays, Smith was excited with what he saw. “Our guys, for the most part, did a great job against a superior offense. We weren’t motivated initially and that hurt us on the first series. We shouldn’t have been flat, but after that, we played well,” explained the defensive leader.
Macon Area
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.”
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.
Bears clinch fifth straight subregion title | griffindailynews.com
Griffin High School clinched its fifth consecutive subregion title this past weekend. Griffin’s 49-17 win against Riverdale at home combined with North Clayton’s 17-0 victory against Jonesboro gave the Bears the No.1 position in Region 4-AAAA Div. A. The Bears (7-1 overall, 5-0 subregion) close its subregion schedule this week with a home game against Jonesboro (3-4, 2-2).
High school fooball: Sunday morning quarterback | macontelegraph.com
The senior quarterback returned to starting after missing most of the Panthers’ previous two games. He returned with a vengeance in a 48-28 win over Peach County. Hayward accounted for all seven of the Panthers’ touchdowns. He threw three touchdown passes, rushed for three touchdowns and returned an interception 60 yards for a score.
Valdosta Area
Vikings, Wildcats move on after Winnersville game | valdostadailytimes.com
Friday night, Lowndes and Valdosta battled in a low-scoring Winnersville Classic. Now they’re moving on to their next opponents. Lowndes won its fourth straight Winnersville Classic on Friday, defeating Valdosta 18-8. The Vikings have now won seven of their last nine games against their rivals.
High School Softball
Athens/Augusta Area
Dragons advance to Class A state tourney | onlineathens.com
Kimberlee Tolbert went 3-1 with a 1.04 ERA at the Class A softball sectionals this weekend to help lead Jefferson to a berth in the state tournament. The Dragons will play Savannah Country day at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Brittany Smith led the Dragons in sectionals with a .462 batting average. She was paced by Brianna Caudell (.455), Brittney Crews (.357) and Mimi DuBose (.357).
Macon Area
Softball notebook: Trinity Christian defends AA title | macontelegraph.com
Ericka Baggett struck out the side in the top of the seventh inning as Trinity Christian beat Brentwood 2-0 in the GISA Class AA softball championship game Saturday. Baggett and starter Shae Kitchens combined for 11 strikeouts and gave up only three hits as the Crusaders (27-3) went undefeated at the Final Four.
FPD ends softball state championship drought | macontelegraph.com
Katie Maddox was a ball of nerves. With a one-run lead and one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, the FPD junior was in the pitcher’s circle with runners on second and first and facing George Walton’s leadoff batter.
Lady Indians remain alive | timesherald.com
Faced with a do-or-die situation Saturday evening, several struggling batters came through for the East Coweta Lady Indians in an elimination game of the AAAAA South Sectional Tournament at Lovejoy Regional Park. Singles by Lisaira Daniels, Christina Ezell and Rebecca Creswell in the bottom of the eighth inning gave the Lady Indians a 3-2 win over the Luella Lady Lions and qualify for their third straight trip to the AAAAA Elite Tournament.
Statewide
Lady Wolves heading to Columbus | accessnorthga.com
The Buford girls softball team earned its third consecutive trip to the Class AA state finals in Columbus Saturday after knocking off Calhoun 5-3 in the North Sectionals. It is the fourth trip in the last five years for the Lady Wolves (29-6-1) who will be joined by fellow Region 6-AA team Greater Atlanta Christian.
No Elite 8 for 7-AAA; Jefferson headed to Columbus | accessnorthga.com
For the second consecutive year there will no teams from Region 7-AAA heading to the Class AAA Elite 8 softball tournament in Columbus. All four 7-AAA teams – Lumpkin County, West Hall, White County, and Pickens – were knocked out in Saturday’s North Sectional action at Lanier Point Softball Complex.
High School Volleyball
Athens/Augusta Area
Harrison not ready to sit out yet | mariettadailyjournal.com
The Harrison Lady Hoyas wrote the number 25 on the palm of their hands as early as last Wednesday as a friendly reminder that they wanted to play for an entire volleyball game at the Area 5AAAAA tournament. There were times that the young squad would play strong for the first 15 points before faltering, and other times they would get into an early deficit and pick up their intensity at the end of game. The number 25 written on their hands kept telling them they needed to start strong and finish strong.
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