The G.A.S. Pump (Dec. 8)
December 8th, 2007 Posted in Georgia, High School Football, High School BasketballTime 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:
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High School Football
Atlanta Area
Football fans get fired up | ajc.com
Yet the Buford cheerleaders spent four afternoons this week assembling the 13-foot-by-30-foot banner out of paper, transparent cling wrap, tinsel and duct tape that the football team will run through this morning as it takes the field in its state semifinal football game at the Georgia Dome.
Ware Co. tames TCC’s power offense | ajc.com
It probably will not be recorded as Ware County’s prettiest win, but it certainly was one of the biggest in school history.The Gators upset No. 3 Thomas County Central 10-7 in the Class AAAA semifinals Friday at the Georgia Dome to earn their first trip to the finals in 46 years.
Northside-WR turns tables on Tucker | ajc.com
Northside-Warner Robins quarterback Marques Ivory defied expectations first. Then on Friday night, he defied logic. Trailing by 21 points at the half against a team that hadn’t allowed more than 14 all season, Ivory guided the defending Class AAAA champions to a 31-28, come-from-behind win over Tucker in the state semifinals at the Georgia Dome.
Carver-Col. rallies, shocking Chamblee | ajc.com
Carver-Columbus (14-0) scored 20 points in the final 5:52 to steal a 26-24 win in the Class AAA semifinal Friday behind senior quarterback DeRon Furr, who capped a furious comeback with a 3-yard run with 10 seconds left, his second touchdown.
ECI tops Clinch, stays undefeated | ajc.com
With apologies to Marvel Comics and the good people of Metropolis, Superman lives in Twin City, Ga. and wears No. 3 on his chest. Emanuel County Institute junior running back Washaun Ealey rushed for 280 yards —100 yards more than his season average — and scored four touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a 35-14 Class A semifinal victory against Clinch County (11-3).
Savannah Area
Ealey carries ECI to Class A title game | savannahmorningnews.com
How did Emanuel County Institute survive several mishaps Friday to defeat Clinch County 35-14 in a Class A state football semifinal? Where there’s a Washaun, there’s a way.
Ware County Gators advance to Class AAAA title game | savannahmorningnews.com
Dustin Cox threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to J.J. Keyhea early in the fourth quarter to help Ware County upset Thomas County Central in the Class AAAA state football semifinals on Friday night. The Gators (12-2) will play for the state title next week against Northside-Warner Robins, which overcame a 21-point deficit to beat Tucker earlier on Friday. It’s the second straight upset for them after beating Habersham Central 30-0 in the quarterfinals.
Valdosta Area
Vikings meet Camden again on gridiron | valdostadailytimes.com
Tonight, two Class AAAAA heavyweights stand toe-to-toe in the Dome. The Lowndes Vikings (12-1), ranked No. 4 in the state, meet No. 7 Camden County (12-1) at 9 p.m. today in the final GHSA state semifinal of the day at the Georgia Dome.
ECI ends Clinch’s season, 35-14 | valdostadailytimes.com
Clinch County’s ride towards the state championship ended Friday afternoon in the Dome, as the Panthers fell to Emanuel County Institute, 35-14. In a game full of big plays, it would be the small mistakes that would spell the end for the Panthers.
High School Basketball
Athens/Augusta Area
Devils explode late for win over Hurricanes | waltontribune.com
Loganville High School got a stiff challenge from Monroe Area Tuesday night and survived the test. Clivins Volcy tallied 22 points to lead the Red Devils to a surprisingly difficult 68-54 win over Monroe Area.
Lions claim fourth straight | waltontribune.com
The Loganville Christian Academy Lions had to shake off the doldrums of a three-week layoff to post a 50-38 win over Gilead Christian Academy (Macon) on Monday night. However, the Lions, now 4-0, did impress head coach Mark Davis with their overall play.
Atlanta Area
Fast start keys VR victory | timesgeorgian.com
The Temple High School girls basketball team dug itself into quite a hole Friday night, falling behind Villa Rica 19-0 after one quarter of play in the home showdown with the rival Lady Wildcats.
Savannah Area
Panthers battle down Warriors | coastalcourier.com
The Warriors from Tattnall County came into the Panthers’ arena and waged a hard battle before falling behind by nine points to give the home team their second-straight victory.
The Warriors came out strong and were first to put points on the board despite the visible size advantage the Panthers had over their opponents.
Shields sparks Blue Jackets to win | savannahmorningnews.com
Using an advantage on the glass along with a spark from the bench, Savannah High opened the Region 3-AAAAA portion of its schedule in fine style Friday night. The Blue Jackets grabbed eight more rebounds than Windsor Forest, many of which came on the offensive glass, and converted on second and third chances to take an 89-78 win over the Knights.
Rebels beat Bradwell to stay undefeated | savannahmorningnews.com
Mike Hendricks scored a game-high 22 points to lead the Rebels (5-0) in a Region 3-AAAAA basketball game Friday. Cameron Tillman and Darius Edwards added 16 and 13 points, respectively. The Tigers were led by Jarvis Wardsworth’s 19 points. Brandon Hayes and Kentrell Hargrove added 13 and 12 points, respectively.
