The G.A.S. Pump (Nov. 30)
November 30th, 2007 Posted in Georgia, 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
Cuda resigns as Walker coach | ajc.com
Walker coach Frank Cuda announced his resignation recently at the school’s year-end football banquet. Cuda took over the Wolverines in 2004 and had a record of 16-25. He was also the first coach to last more than one year in Walker’s first seven seasons of football.
Lowndes-ward bound wisely seek edge | ajc.com
Maybe it’s nothing more than a mind game, motivating his team to coax another yard out of a play where it wouldn’t appear there’s another yard to be gained.
We talk with the Jaguars of Thomas Jefferson Academy, going for their third consecutive state title this week. PLUS: Sports writers predict the fates of Warren County and Lincoln County.
Ex-Marist standout Gann ready to ‘Beat Navy’ | ajc.com
Michael Gann was raised by football. While Mike Gann manned the Atlanta Falcons defensive line from 1985-93, his oldest namesake son grew up in the locker room culture. From cradle to Marist School, he soaked in the sport. Yet nothing could quite prepare him for the scale of the game he is about to play.
Buford, Charlton Co. renew rivalry | ajc.com
Rosa Mae Brooks, a Folkston resident and lifelong Charlton County fan, foresaw the rise of the Indians, who are playing for a fourth consecutive state football championship. “Buford claimed they had a football dynasty,” Brooks told the Florida Times-Union in 2004, after Charlton County beat Buford to win the Class AA title. “Maybe we have begun our own dynasty.”
5 reasons Fellowship Christian is in quarterfinals | ajc.com
Fellowship Christian’s Evan Rolader scored the first two touchdowns in the Paladins’ 49-21 victory against Gordon Lee last week in the second round of the Class A football playoffs. Rolader gave five reasons why Fellowship Christian, in its second year of GHSA competition, has reached the state quarterfinals.
Long-distance rivalry | gwinnettdailypost.com
For the past five seasons Buford and Charlton County have dominated Class AA football. The two schools, more than 300 miles apart, have met in the playoffs annually since 2003. Buford won that first matchup to claim the AA state title. Since then, Charlton’s wins over Buford paved the way for the Indians’ streak of three straight championships.
All-Region 2-AAAA football team annnounced | thecitizen.com
The Region 2-AAAA football coaches and the local media met Thursday morning at Outback Steakhouse in Peachtree City to select the 2007 all-region football team. The first- and second-team selections are below. Region representatives thanked Outback Steakhouse for hosting the event.
Savannah Area
ECI one step away from the Dome | statesboroherald.com
Week after week, the football team at Emanuel County Institute faces its toughest test yet. Round One of the playoffs — a 49-23 drubbing of Seminole County. Round Two of the playoffs — a 35-0 beat down of Dooly County.
Valdosta Area
Family ties | albanyherald.com
More than a decade ago, two boys in Bainbridge tossed a football around in a backyard, dreaming of simply making the varsity someday. As the boys grew, so did their dreams. They made the Bearcats varsity. Then they both became starters. But their team still didn’t experience much success.
Clash of the Champions | valdostadailytimes.com
Tonight, two teams that know what it takes to win a state championship will meet at Martin Stadium. Lowndes won state championships in 2004 and 2005.
Hornets, Panthers on road to Atlanta | valdostadailytimes.com
The Cook Hornets and the Clinch County Panthers both have their work cut out for them as they travel up to the Atlanta area for tough quarterfinals matchups.
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