The G.A.S. Pump (Nov. 1)
November 1st, 2007 Posted in College Football, 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
Hornets buzzing back to life | augustachronicle.com
The Hornets (5-5) are an area Frankenstein. The boys in green have resurrected themselves with four wins in five games. A rousing 34-9 victory against North Augusta should throw a big scare into their cross-town rival.
The Blitz | augustachronicle.com
Our Halloween episode spotlights scary good Strom Thurmond quarterback Aramis Hillary and crazy Athletic Supporters around the area. We also rewind last Friday’s best sacks, interceptions and runs. PLUS: A special message to Lincoln County fans on the Sports Writers’ Roundtable.
Win over Greene a critical one for playoff position | newsreporter.com
Following a week of and some much-needed healing and recovery time, the Washington-Wilkes Tigers will return to action this Friday night when they host the Tigers of Greene County in the final regular region game of the season. A win for the W-W Tigers will earn them a No. 2 berth in the region playoff on November 9 while a loss would put them in third place in Region 8AA South.
Win over Greene critical for desirable playoff berth | newsreporter.com
The confusing playoff system for Region 8AA is too much trouble for anyone to have to understand but after getting explanations from at least three sources, The News-Reporter, may have it figured out enough to give its readers a pretty good idea of where the Washington-Wilkes Tigers might be headed over the next three weeks.
Atlanta Area
Cougars’ Ford crushes Player of Week competition | ajc.com
Not only are the Cougars enjoying a 7-1 season, but running back Elton Ford just took the latest AJC Player of the Week honors in a HUGE way. Ford, who ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns and intercepted a pass in the Cougars’ 24-14 victory against Alpharetta, blasted all competitors in the polling with an overwhelming 4,442 votes.
Take 10: Best surprise games | ajc.com
At Take Ten, we love a good surprise. Even as kids, we didn’t go snooping through the closets looking for our Christmas presents because we’d rather tear off the shiny paper and find out Christmas morning. (“Ooooo … an Ewok Village!”) So, naturally, we enjoy it when games turn out how we didn’t expect. This year, like pretty much every year before it, has given us its share of surprises: Chattahoochee over Camden County, Avondale over Greater Atlanta Christian, Sandy Creek over Carrollton. Who’da thunk it?
Metro teams can end long playoff droughts | ajc.com
For many of the traditional powers, including Harrison, Lowndes, Northside-Warner Robins and Buford, it’s just another time to prepare for yet another state playoff run. But other teams are trying to use the last two weeks of the regular season to establish themselves as successful programs. These are teams that have never been to the postseason or are looking to put an end to significant playoff droughts.
Cartersville, Carrollton square off Friday | dailytribune.com
To find the last time the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes lost three straight football games, you have to go back to 1997, when the Canes lost their final three games to finish the season 2-8. After a double-overtime setback at the hands of Cedartown two weeks ago and a 47-12 whipping at Villa Rica last week, Cartersville’s state playoff hopes are on life support as it goes to No. 7 Carrollton (7-1, 4-1 Region 6-AAA) Friday looking to avoid its third straight defeat.
Part-time work for Buford players | gwinnettdailypost.com
At Buford, the best football players, the starters, put in as much work on the practice field and in the weight room as any other high-level high school football players. They toil in the spring and summer heat, perfecting their jobs on the football field. They spend the fall giving their maximum effort in practice so they’ll be ready on Friday nights.
Rams must balance attack to beat Douglass | rockdalecitizen.com
Turnovers and which Douglass team shows up could be keys to giving the Newton Rams a win at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lakewood Stadium. While the Astros have the ability to run the football, they also like to throw it. But Douglass rarely does both evenly in the same game.
The Citizen Sports Blitz | thecitizen.com
Mike and Kevin name the first team of the first-ever All-Citizen team.
Banged-up Vikings need big plays against Starr’s Mill | timesherald.com
It’s certainly no secret that Northgate High has a young football team. This week – injuries – will make the Vikings’ squad even younger. Defensive lineman James Searcy and offensive lineman D.J. Arnold – both seniors – are out for the remainder of the year with injuries. Another senior, tight end / defensive end Joey Poropatic, is listed as “very doubtful” with an ankle injury for Friday’s home finale against the Starr’s Mill Panthers.
Cougars face toughest test yet | timesherald.com
“Hiram will be the best team, especially on defense, that we’ve played since Carrollton,” the Newnan coach said. “They played East Coweta extremely tough and we expect the same kind of game Friday.” The Hornets, who are 4-4 overall and 2-2 in Region 4-AAAAA, lost at East Coweta last week, 29-13, but with the exception of two long punt returns for ECHS touchdowns in the third quarter, played the Indians even. “I’ve really been impressed with their defense,” the coach said. “They play very aggressively.”
Hawks still in pursuit of playoffs | timesherald.com
Ron Beaucham has been through a few runs at state football playoff bids as both a player – at Newnan High and Jacksonville State – and as a coach – at Northgate, Bradwell Institute and Thomas Central. Beaucham will be seeking to lead the Heritage School Hawks to that program’s first GISA state playoff berth Friday. His squad travels to Monticello to face the Piedmont Academy Cougars in a crucial Region 4-AA contest.
Macon Area
Pike’s playoff hopes fading fast | griffindailynews.com
Pike County’s playoff hopes suffered after last week’s 28-14 loss to Manchester. The Pirates, though, are still mathematically alive for the fourth and final playoff spot in Region 5-AA. Pike County, which currently sits in seventh position in the region, takes on Heard County, a team tied with Rutland and Callaway for the No.2 region position, this Friday at home.
Pike’s playoff hopes fading fast | griffindailynews.com
Pike County’s playoff hopes suffered after last week’s 28-14 loss to Manchester. The Pirates, though, are still mathematically alive for the fourth and final playoff spot in Region 5-AA. Pike County, which currently sits in seventh position in the region, takes on Heard County, a team tied with Rutland and Callaway for the No.2 region position, this Friday at home.
Home or away? | griffindailynews.com
What a difference a week makes for Spalding High head coach Tommy Gilstrap and his team. A week ago the Jaguars were on the verge of being eliminated from a week No. 10-crossover playoff game. This week the Jaguars (5-3 overall, 2-2 Region 4-AAA Div. A) host rival Mary Persons (5-3, 3-1) possibly for the right to host a week No. 10-crossover playoff game.
Savannah Area
Devils looking for emotional offensive spark | statesboroherald.com
It’s no secret the Statesboro offense has struggled at times this year. Whether it’s been turnovers, penalties, missed assignments or mental lapses, the Blue Devils have failed to score offensively in its two losses this year. Those losses have put SHS in a desperate position with two weeks left in the season. It’s the first time the Devils have lost two of three since 1998.
Panthers prey on Jackets | pressentinel.com
The Wayne County Yellow Jackets were defeated Friday night after traveling to Augusta to meet the Lakeside Evans Panthers, falling 27-8. During the game the Jackets managed their first touchdown since Derrish Pittman’s third-quarter reception in Statesboro.
Valdosta Area
Former Lowndes can clinch region title against Tift County | moultrieobserver.com
Lowndes can clinch the Region 1-AAAAA championship and Tift County can secure a playoff berth on Friday. Unfortunately, both won’t happen. The Vikings, 7-1 overall and 4-0 in the region, and Blue Devils, 5-2, 2-2, will meet at Martin Stadium with Lowndes trying to keep its region record unblemished.
College Football
Savannah Area
Former Vidalia High star helps GSU football stay in line | savannahmorningnews.com
Brad Williams downplays his role, but by moving over a couple of steps, Georgia Southern continues to run for hundreds of yards. The Eagles lead the Football Championship Subdivision in rushing average with 330.8 yards a game. But it hasn’t been easy. A key component, left guard Dio Herrera, went down with an injury in GSU’s third game against Chattanooga.
Heartfelt journey for SSU’s Edwards | savannahmorningnews.com
Savannah State running back Antwan Edwards was devastated. It was the summer of 2003 and he thought he was undergoing a routine physical evaluation before his sophomore season at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School in Florida. Instead, a doctor diagnosed Edwards with a heart murmur.
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