The G.A.S. Pump (Nov. 19)
November 19th, 2007 Posted in College Football, 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
Indians’ Cronic says the kids played the best they could | timesherald.com
Football is considered a game of emotion and East Coweta’s 17-14 win over Stephenson in their first round AAAAA matchup at Garland Shoemake Stadium supported that contention. “The kids played the best that they could tonight,” commented Indians head coach Danny Cronic. “The spirit and the emotion made for an exciting game. We made some mistakes but it was against an aggressive defense.”
Cougars overcome turnovers | timesherald.com
The talk on the Newnan sidelines in the first quarter Friday night centered around the Cougars stopping themselves. Newnan turned the ball over on its first two possessions before settling down and beating Redan, 17-6, in the first round of the state Class AAAAA playoffs. Newnan was on the move on its first possession of the game, driving from its own 27 to a second and eight at the Redan 19 before a tipped pass led to the Raiders interception.
Macon Area
Pinecrest falls to Windsor: Season ends for winningest team in school history | forsythnews.com
Down one score at home late in the fourth quarter, Pinecrest Academy needed three yards to keep hopes of advancing in the GISA Class AA state playoffs alive. But on a night where temperatures hovered around freezing, a heartwarming victory wasn’t to be.
Notebook: Panthers continue to make history | macontelegraph.com
This will be the first time the Panthers will host a second-round state playoff game and the first time since 1982 they will host a second-round postseason game. The Panthers did host Americus in the region final in 1982. But in regards to the state playoffs, this is the first. It is also only the second time in school history that the Panthers won a state playoff game.
Savannah Area
Chumley building SCPS into powerhouse | savannahmorningnews.com
Leave it to Mr. Irrelevant to make Savannah Christian the most relevant prep football program in Chatham County. Benedictine has tradition. Savannah Country Day is a consistent winner, with six straight state playoff appearances.
College Football
VSU prepares for Catawba | valdostadailytimes.com
The Valdosta State football team started its game week Sunday with a clear picture of its second round opponent for the first time since the Blazers were named the No. 1 seed in the Southeast Region eight days ago.
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