The G.A.S. Pump (Oct 25)
October 25th, 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:
High School Football
Athens/Augusta Area
The Blitz | augustachronicle.com
We travel to Lincoln County, and talk to coach Larry Campbell. PLUS: Friday highlights…and of course, the FANS!
Thomas Jefferson putting up impressive numbers | augustachronicle.com
No area team is on the roll the Jaguars (8-0) are right now. They’ve won back-to-back state championships, 11 games in a row and 26 of their past 27. Thomas Jefferson has won 33 of its past 36 games. They’ve scored at least 48 points in seven of their eight games and won by margins of 55, 41, 54 and 50 points over the past four weeks.
Tigers beat Putnam, will rest before Greene | newsreporter.com
Last Friday night the Washington- Wilkes Tigers won another close region game, defeating Putnam County by a score of 18-12. This is the Tigers first victory in Eatonton since 1996. The win puts Washington at an even 4-4 overall record and 4-1 in region play. W-W is still tied with Greene County for second place in the 8AA south sub-region. The Tigers vs. Tigers match-up in two weeks will break the tie and determine Washington’s region playoff game.
Atlanta Area
Mt. Pisgah’s Hall tops voting | ajc.com
Fedale Hall is used to running away with it. But usually, it’s the football that he’s taking off with, leaving others in the dust. This week, the Mount Pisgah RB left the Player of the Week field far behind, garnering nearly 2,000 votes to take the honor for Week 8. Hall rushed for 357 yards and six touchdowns and returned a kickoff 98 yards for another score in Pisgah’s 63-62 loss to Our Lady of Mercy.
Take 10: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes | ajc.com
My fellow fans, if you make Take Ten the Grand Poobah of Georgia high school football, you will not regret it. We will make changes that benefit the masses and entertain ourselves at the same time. As great as the sport is around here, there are ways to make it better. And while Take Ten’s self-serving nature would give each stadium comfy recliners for the press and professional stat-keepers to make our jobs simple, these changes go beyond that.
Ranked or not, Broncos title contenders | ajc.com
More and more, it’s looking like Brookwood. I’ve looked into the Poll Talk crystal ball, forecasting the Class AAAAA playoffs through to the state championship, and the most surprising thing — and I’m just as shocked as you will be — is that Brookwood is going to play for the title game.
Canes get a big test at Villa Rica | dailytribune.com
The kind of loss the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes suffered last week at Weinman Stadium, a 41-35 double-overtime setback at the hands of Cedartown, is one that can take weeks to get over. However, Cartersville (3-3-1, 2-2 Region 6-AAA) doesn’t have that luxury, as the Canes travel to Villa Rica to face the Wildcats (4-3, 1-3) in another critical region contest. “Last week was an extremely tough loss,” said Cartersville coach Frank Barden. ”
Newton has points to make vs. Stephenson | rockdalecitizen.com
Before the Newton Rams can beat Stephenson on Saturday at Homer Sharp Stadium they must do something they have not been able to do in three tries — score. The Jaguars (6-1, 3-1) have outscored Newton (1-6, 1-3) 125-0 in their last three outings as the Rams try to break the goose egg at the 8 p.m. kickoff.
East Coweta remembers 27-0 blanking delivered by Hiram | timesherald.com
Last season, the East Coweta High Indians were in the middle of their downturn which led to a 6-5 season when they ventured to Hiram for a Region 4-AAAAA football matchup with the Hornets. Despite some flashes on offense, the Indians weren’t able to take advantage of good field position and were shutout 27-0 by Hiram as All-Region running back Cushik Williams gradually wore down the Indians defense. The Indians will look to avenge that defeat and move a step closer to a home game in the GHSA State AAAAA Playoffs when the Hornets pay a visit to Garland Shoemake Stadium Friday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
Macon Area
Lords of the Line | courierherald.com
The Dublin Fighting Irish ran the ball for 206 yards in their first game of the season. So far, that has been the lowest rushing output for the Irish this year. Since then, Dublin has averaged 297 yards a game, rolling to a 6-2 overall record. But Irish head coach Roger Holmes doesn’t point to the running backs for all of the success his team has had
It’s time for Jags�- To answer the call | griffindailynews.com
The sentiment this week at Spalding High was simple: “We didn’t do ourselves any favors.” The Jaguars (4-3 overall, 1-2 Region 4-AAA Div. A) head into Friday’s game at rival Jackson (2-5, 1-2) riding a two-game losing streak and in the unenviable position of having to play for their playoff lives.
Valdosta Area
The Tornadoes’ sacrificial leader | albanyherald.com
During the past three years, the Monroe Tornadoes have asked a lot of Sherman Stephens. They asked him to take over at quarterback as a fresh-faced sophomore. He responded by throwing for 2,510 yards.
Savannah Area
Tigers neutralize Atomsmashers | coastalcourier.com
The Tigers donned on their chemical suits and neutralized the Johnson Atomsmashers in a spectacular 56-6 victory in Savannah on Saturday night. Putting up 352 rushing yards and 35 passing yards, it is no wonder that by half time the Tigers had a 49-6 lead.
High School Softball
Atlanta Area
Inside The Stat: Lassiter’s Kelli Wheeler | ajc.com
Number of hits Lassiter’s Kelli Wheeler had in a 6-1 victory against Woodstock in an elimination game in last Saturday’s Class AAAAA sectionals. Lassiter advanced to Columbus for the first time since 2002 and will face Lowndes in the opening game Thursday.
Softball Report: The fantastic freshmen | ajc.com
Perhaps nothing gives a program more hope than a freshman sensation. Here’s a look at some of the state’s best (with regular-season statistics): Camilla Gibson, Walton: She started out at third base but moved to shortstop because of her range. Gibson, the leadoff hitter, mostly bunted because her speed made her a difficult out. She hit .355 with 17 stolen bases and 28 runs scored.
Gwinnett softball teams share experience at state | gwinnettdailypost.com
The five Gwinnett County teams taking part in the state softball tournament, which begins today at the South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus, share much in common. None of the five teams - Grayson, Mill Creek and Peachtree Ridge in Class AAAAA and Greater Atlanta Christian and Buford in Class AA - are strangers to the tournament.
ELCA ready to defend Class A softball crown | henryherald.com
The Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy softball team has left little doubt they are the team to beat the past two years. Stan Burton’s club heads to Columbus as the defending Class A champions and with a 60-9-2 record the past two seasons.
Paran perseveres through injurie | mariettadailyjournal.com
Mt. Paran softball coach Russ Russell said his team fought through every injury he can think of, but the 2007 season was an indication that that his softball program is moving forward. After playing a non-region schedule in 2005 when Mt. Paran went 10-2, the Lady Eagles advanced to the Class A state sectionals for the second straight year. They finished the season with a 13-10 overall record, which tied for the school record in wins, after having 13 wins a year ago.
Valdosta Area
Vikettes making third straight trip to Elite 8 | valdostadailytimes.com
Lowndes High’s softball team has had an up-and-down year, with performances ranging from outstanding to terrible. But last weekend, when it mattered most, they were unbeatable. Now they’re playing against the best teams in the state.
High School Volleyball
Atlanta Area
Serving it up | gwinnettdailypost.com
Melanie Thompson remembers the exact circumstance. Her Brookwood volleyball team was down one game to none against Peachtree Ridge and the Broncos setter, Anna Gouge, had just broken her foot. The team was without its assist leader.
Lady Colonels ready for sectionals | dailytribune.com
As the Cass Lady Colonels prepare for the Class AAA Sectional Volleyball Tournament this weekend, they come in on a bit of a roll. After a sub-par opening night of the Region 6-AAA Tournament, the Lady Colonels posted two solid victories over Central-Carroll and Villa Rica before losing to Cartersville to finish third and qualify for their second straight sectional tournament.
The Citizen Sports Blitz | thecitizen.com
Mike and Kevin talk about Sandy Creek and Whitewater’s softball teams making the Elite Eight. They also discuss the five local teams that have made the state volleyball playoffs.
Statebound: Temple, Villa Rica Moving on | timesgeorgian.com
Amber Tatham admits that when the Temple High School volleyball team made its first appearance in the state tournament last year, many of the Lady Tigers - including herself - were nervous.
Lady Wildcats Clinch first state berth in four years | timesgeorgian.com
After putting itself in a position to get back to the state tournament for the first time in four years, the Villa Rica High School volleyball team nearly let the opportunity slip away Saturday at the Area 6-AAA Tournament.
Macon Area
South rising: War Eagles retain third seed, reach state tourney | forsythnews.com
The end was near for South Forsyth Saturday morning. Four points away from the offseason, the Lady War Eagles pulled it together in time to qualify for their second straight state tournament, earning the third seed out of Area 6-AAAAA before they were done.
Savannah Area
Local softball teams hope experience makes a difference | savannahmorningnews.com“>
If experience makes the difference between who wins and who goes home at this weekend’s Georgia High School Association state softball tournaments, then two teams from Savannah must like their chances. Savannah Christian and Savannah Country Day will take the field today in Columbus hoping to stay until Saturday afternoon and come home as state champions. After suffering disappointment in recent years, both squads feel the hard knocks of the past will make the present all the more sweet.
College Football
Savannah Area
GSU’s Wiggins prepares for busy day Saturday | savannahmorningnews.com
Georgia Southern sophomore Ronnie Wiggins is learning the nuances of playing cornerback. “It’s like, you’ve got to know when to take your breaths in,” Wiggins said. As a fifth defensive back or nickel back in the Eagles’ pass defense alignment, Wiggins once received a little more rest than others in the secondary.
Waiting ‘2′ be retired | savannahmorningnews.com
After Shannon Sharpe played the fourth and final season of his illustrious career at Savannah State University in 1989, he went on to play 14 seasons in the NFL. The tight end won three Super Bowl championships. He played in eight Pro Bowls, was selected All-Pro four times and appeared on Wheaties cereal boxes after Denver’s Super Bowl win in 1998.
Valdosta Area
GSU’s Limiting turnovers vital for Blazers | valdostadailytimes.com
The Valdosta State football team needs a win Saturday to keep the playoffs in its own hands. In order to win Saturday, Valdosta State will need to keep the ball in its own hands, and not succumb to a defense that has specialized in forcing turnovers.
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