The G.A.S. Pump (Oct 27)
October 27th, 2007 Posted in Georgia, 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
Chattahoochee stems late Alpharetta rally | ajc.com
Chattahoochee doesn’t talk like a team that controls its own destiny, but the Cougars sure do perform like one. Still playing for a share of the Region 6-AAAAA crown, Chattahoochee manhandled Alpharetta for a 24-14 win on the road Friday night. The Raiders (2-6, 0-3) struck first but watched as the Cougars offense scored 24 consecutive points to secure the Division B victory.
Roswell routs rival Milton in shutout | ajc.com
The defending champs aren’t ready to give up the crown quite yet. With its playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Roswell came out firing against Milton. The Hornets scored on first-half Dustin Taliaferro passes of 80, 68 and 14 yards to bury the Eagles early en route to a 45-0 rout.
St. Pius stomps No. 8 Mays | ajc.com
St. Pius passed the first obstacle in its stretch run to secure a playoff spot. As the Golden Lions head into their final two games of the season, they control their playoff destiny after a 17-7 victory against No. 8 Mays Friday at Lakewood Stadium.
Big plays boost Norcross past Mill Creek | ajc.com
Mill Creek outgained No. 9 Norcross by 125 yards and matched up well with the Blue Devils. Except at a few key speed positions. Visiting Norcross used big plays to spoil senior night 24-10 Friday night.
Sequoyah falls to playoffs-hungry Douglas Co. | ajc.com
Douglas County met the challenge on two fronts: It finally won a big game on the road by not suffering a letdown after a big victory at home. The Tigers kept the momentum from last week’s dismantling of previously unbeaten Cherokee to earn a county sweep with a 24-7 victory against Sequoyah.
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.
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.
Decatur no problem for Wesleyan | ajc.com
Nick Sissine scored a career-high three touchdowns to help Wesleyan keep its playoff hopes alive with a 42-13 win over visiting Decatur. With the victory, the Wolves (4-4, 3-3) set up a crucial Region 6-AA showdown against Holy Innocents’ next Saturday. The winner will have the upper hand for the fourth seed out of the region.
Mill Creek upsets No. 8 Peachtree Ridge | ajc.com
Mill Creek’s Lenny Brooks ran for 127 yards and a touchdown, and Chris Boggs had two interceptions in the final two minutes to help the Hawks upset No. 8 Peachtree Ridge 17-10 and clinch the Hoschton school’s first ever playoff berth in just its fourth season of existence.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Northside-WR QB Ivory out with ankle injury | ajc.com
Northside-Warner Robins coach Conrad Nix, who held out hope earlier this week that injured quarterback Marques Ivory might return during the playoffs, is no longer expecting his star player back after surgery Tuesday on Ivory’s broken ankle. “Surgery went well, and everything will be fine, but he probably won’t be back,” Nix said Friday.
ACL injury sidelines Wheeler RB Tower | ajc.com
Wheeler’s football and basketball teams have lost a key player. Wheeler running back Corey Tower, also the point guard on the basketball team, will have ACL surgery Nov. 9 and won’t be full speed until May, football coach Paul Lombardo said Friday.
Colonels are ready for the Dogs | dailytribune.com
This year, Cedartown has been anything but a doormat, posting a 4-3 overall record and a 3-1 mark in Region 6-AAA. The Bulldogs knocked off Cartersville, 41-35, in double overtime at Weinman Stadium last week and are in a three-way tie with Sandy Creek and Carrollton for first place in the region standings.
Douglas presents test for Chiefs | cherokeetribune.com
Sequoyah will have a tough task tonight as it takes on streaking Douglas County in a matchup of Region 5AAAA playoff contenders at Skip Pope Stadium. The Chiefs are looking to rebound against the Tigers after a tough 31-27 loss to Lithia Springs last Friday in Douglasville. Sequoyah had several opportunities to win the game but penalties hampered their efforts.
Warriors try to get back on top | cherokeetribune.com
The Cherokee football team still has a shot at winning Region 5AAAA. But the Warriors will have to put their first loss of the season last week aside because their next opponent isn’t any easier. Cherokee (7-1, 6-1) will face an undefeated East Paulding team tonight at Tommy Baker Field with hopes of tying the Raiders for the 5AAAA lead. They’re currently tied with Douglas County - the team they lost to last week - for second. Fourth-ranked East Paulding (7-0, 6-0) currently has sole possession of the region lead.
Whitefield Academy downs Mercy 58-24 | thecitizen.com
The Our Lady of Mercy Bobcats are in the process of laying the foundation for a winning football program. It’s inevitable that the Bobcats are going to take their lumps along the way. Whitefield Academy delivered some lumps Friday in a 58-24 victory over Mercy in a Region 5-A game in Fairburn.
Landmark Christian overpowers Mt. Pisgah 56-7 | thecitizen.com
Landmark Christian suffered its first region loss in six years last week. The War Eagles wanted to bounce back this week and they did just that, defeating Mt. Pisgah 56-7 in front of a homecoming crowd.
Macon Area
Make it 6 in a row | griffindailynews.com
Griffin High School’s Sheldon Hancock rushed for a game-high 124 yards and a touchdown as the Bears defeated Jonesboro 21-7 Friday night at Griffin’s Memorial Stadium. Hancock also caught a pair of passes from quarterback Marcus Waller for 35 yards.
Jags win to stay alive in playoff picture | griffindailynews.com
Cortez Puckett and Zae Fuller scored touchdowns, Will Jeffcoat nailed a pair of extra points and the defense pitched its third shutout of the season as Spalding High kept its chances for a playoff berth alive with a 14-0 win Friday night at Jackson. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Spalding (5-3 overall, 2-2 Region 4-AAA Div. A). Jackson (2-6, 1-3) remained winless at home this season.
Trojans top Cavs | unionrecorder.com
The John Milledge Academy varsity football team may have locked up a spot in the GISA state playoffs Friday, downing Mount de Sales 28-26 at home. The Trojans started the scoring early, and they scored often. JMA put together a seven-play, 57-yard drive on its opening possession. Landon NeSmith punched it in from seven yards out for the 7-0 lead.
BHS Braves slide past Upson-Lee | unionrecorder.com
The Baldwin High School varsity football team put itself in the drivers’ seat for second place in the region Friday, defeating Upson-Lee 28-21 on the road. Baldwin started off the nights’ scoring on its first drive of the game. The Braves’ three-play, 43-yard drive ended in an 18-yard touchdown run by Jerico Ford.
Aquinas defeats Bulldogs | unionrecorder.com
Irish Week didn’t end the way the Georgia Military College Prep varsity football team had hoped Friday, as the Bulldogs fell to Aquinas 31-0 on the road. The Bulldogs’ offense continued to struggle in the game. For the second week in a row GMC Prep had problems moving the ball, and for the second week in a row the Bulldogs failed to score a touchdown.
Savannah Area
Rebels stun Statesboro | statesboroherald.com
Time and time again, Statesboro looked poised to wake up and snatch away a win on the road at Effingham County. But much like the sloppy field conditions, the Blue Devils seemed to be stuck in the mud all night Friday, eventually losing to Effingham County 7-3 on a defensive touchdown late in the first quarter.
Collins leads Cadets to subregion victory | savannahmorningnews.com
Benedictine’s Caleb Collins stepped onto the field Friday night at Richmond Hill High School and paid no attention to the quagmire-like conditions. Instead, he dashed to touchdown runs of 56 and 67 yards in the first quarter to lead the Cadets to a 32-7 Region 3-AAA (A) victory over the Wildcats.
Red Raiders ambush Appling County | savannahmorningnews.com
The Red Raiders’ defense scored 14 points and sophomore Chris Barnwell returned after missing three games with an ankle sprain to run for 173 yards and two touchdowns as Savannah Christian buried the Pirates 44-7. With the win, the Raiders (7-1, 4-1) remained close on the heels of Region 2-AA leader Charlton County heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.
Valdosta Area
Valdosta Wildcats hammer Trojans | valdostadailytimes.com
Valdosta hammered Coffee 35-7 Friday night at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. The Wildcats dominated on both sides of the ball, and walked off the field a 28-point winner, in what was arguably their best performance of the year.
Vikings thump Packers, clinch playoff spot | valdostadailytimes.com
Lowndes handily defeated Colquitt 36-7 at Tom White Field at Mack Tharpe Stadium Friday, clinching a playoff berth and putting itself one win away from a region title.
Valiants fall to No. 1 Warriors | valdostadailytimes.com
The Valwood Valiants and Brookwood Warriors squared off in the most anticipated game of the season for both teams. In the end, Brookwood came out with a big 35-7 win at Valwood Stadium. “Brookwood is the best team we’ve played this year,” said Valwood head coach Mike Patrick after the game. “They run a college offense, and run it well.
Lowndes defeats Packers 36-7 | moultrieobserver.com
For three minutes and 27 seconds late in the first quarter and early in the second, Colquitt County held a one-point lead over Lowndes High on Friday at Tom White Field at Mack Tharpe Stadium. Reality set in quickly, however.
Statewide Area
Gainesville avenges ‘06 loss to Johnson | accessnorthga.com
Gainesville scored first after a short Johnson punt gave the Red Elephants the ball at the Johnson 29-yard line. Quarterback Justin Fordham found receiver Nick Johnson wide open across the middle for a 29-yard touchdown pass. The extra point try was no good.
Buford shuts out Cross Keys | accessnorthga.com
After last week’s 56-0 shut out of Walker, Buford came right back with another shut out of Cross Keys 58-0 Friday night. The Wolves (9-0) take a week off before traveling to Lovett in two week’s in a showdown for the Region 6A-AA title. Buford only needed 105 minutes to dispatch for Cross Keys after Buford’s 30-point first quarter started the running clock.
Rebels run over Leopards | accessnorthga.com
Fannin County pounded out 350 yards rushing and ran over and through Banks County 42-28 Friday night in a key Region 8-AA North subregion battle. Fannin opened the game with two long runs of 74 and 51 yards consecutively from running back Josh Gaddy. to grab a quick 14-0 lead.
Banks answered back with an 18-yard TD pass catch by Kane Duncan.
Athens Academy defeats Commerce in overtime thriller | accessnorthga.com
The Athens Academy Spartans scored a touchdown from two yards out in overtime to defeat the Commerce Tigers 27-24 on Homecoming and Senior night at Commerce High School. The Spartans overcame a 21-13 defecit by tying the game on a touchdown and two-point conversion in the third quarter. The Tigers were shut out in the second half, failing to score again until overtime.
No. 1 Bulldogs chew up North Forsyth | accessnorthga.com
North Gwinnett showed once again who is the top team in Class AAAAA with a 35-7 drubbing of North Forsyth. North Gwinnett quarterback Michael Tamburo returned to action and played a near-flawless first half, going 12-of-14 for 162 yards and one touchdown. The huge defensive plays of Marquese Quiles, Jim Moreland, and Robert Nelson, limited North Forsyth to crossing the 50-yard line only twice the entire game.
Ho-hum: another rout for North Hall | accessnorthga.com
What started out as the first test for North Hall in several weeks turned out to be nothing more than a pop quiz. The Trojans overpowered Lumpkin County, outscoring the Indians by 46 points over the final three quarters, to cruise to a 56-9 win on Senior Night at the Brickyard.
Flowery Branch hammers Pickens, 52-0 | accessnorthga.com
Jaybo Shaw passed for four touchdowns and ran for two more as the Flowery Branch Falcons clipped the Pickens Dragons, 52-0. The Falcons rolled up 505 yards of total offense while the defense pitched its second shutout of the season. Flowery Branch scored on every possession except its final one in moving to 7-1 on the season, including 2-0 in Region 7B-AAA. Pickens fell to 2-7 (0-3).
High School Softball
Atlanta Area
Blessed Trinity win streak at 25 games | ajc.com
“Sometimes luck goes your way, and when we have Amber [Hamilton] on the mound, things tend to go our way quite frequently,” Blessed Trinity coach Jan Podhorez said. Both wins were close calls for Blessed Trinity (31-4-2). In the opener, Katie Hawkins knocked in two runs in the 10th inning in a 5-2 win over hometown-favorite Hardaway.
Hawks advance on no-hitter | ajc.com
Mill Creek junior Morgan Bullock picked what she called an “excellent time” to throw her first career no-hitter. Her 2-0 masterpiece over Peachtree Ridge on Thursday sent the Hawks to the semifinals in the Class AAAAA winners bracket. Mill Creek (31-6-2) will face Lassiter (30-6) at 5 p.m. today.
Buford shocks GAC | ajc.com
Greater Atlanta Christian’s Jessica Coan, arguably the state’s best pitcher, and Buford’s Ashley Razey, an elite power hitter, have had some epic battles over the years. But never were the stakes higher than when the twosome faced off Friday in the state tournament.
Lady Warriors escape with two thrilling wins to inch closer to Class AAAA title | cherokeetribune.com
Cherokee didn’t put on a hitting exhibition Thursday its first day at the Class AAAA Fast-Pitch Softball State Championships, but the offense it did display couldn’t have come at a better time. After outlasting Lee County in nine innings to win 1-0 on a wild pitch, the Lady Warriors overcame Marist pitcher Lori Spingola’s 18 strikeouts to win, 1-0, off a Jamie Moody RBI single or the only Cherokee hit of the game.
Lassiter inches toward title after staving off charges from Lowndes, Tift County | mariettadailyjournal.com
With one tight win and one solid one, Lassiter stayed in the winner’s bracket of the Class AAAAA Fast-Pitch Softball State Championships, holding off Lowndes, 4-3, before beating Tift County, 4-2, at the South Commons Softball Complex. The Lady Trojans kept it interesting however, containing Lowndes after it came within one run with the tying runner on second in the bottom of the seventh and overcoming a double play in the sixth while leading the Blue Devils by a single run.
Macon Area
GMC Prep squad falls in Elite 8 | unionrecorder.com
The Georgia Military College Prep varsity softball team saw its season come to an end Friday, falling to No. 4 Savannah Country Day 8-6 in the GHSA Elite 8. The Lady Bulldogs finish the season as the No. 5 squad in the state.
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