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By big fan

February 6, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

man come on morrow rank in the top ten their region is so weak that there is only two schools with a winning record my middle school team could win twenty games in that region six teams have combine record of 16-82 you need to look a little closer at douglass they are playing some ball

By MR. BEACH HIGH

February 6, 2007 01:03 PM | Link to this

BEACH HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!

By KSShake

February 6, 2007 01:39 PM | Link to this

Yo, big fan, I’ve seen Douglass and Morrow. As a matter of fact I saw both of them at the Peach State at the end of December and I think Morrow may have a slightly better team, though not by much. Doug has some good young players Kallidah Miller in particular, Morgan Jennings is an exceptional athlete and plays hard, and the Anderson girl is tough (though undersized for 5A) in the post. I think Morrow has a little more experience and depth. I hate to say it, but I also think Douglass’ coaching has a little to be desired. But as far as the city goes, other than Mays, the basketball is weak from the fundamentals stand point and coaching, Southside and North Atlanta are decent. but both lack depth and skilled, fundamental basketball players. But 5A is a mute point anyway, that’s Maya Moore’s party and everyone else is just an invited guest. Stephenson, South Gwinnett, and possibly Mill Creek are the only ones that have a glimmer of hope.

By big fan

February 6, 2007 04:05 PM | Link to this

I somewhat agree on the coach thing but I think that she coaches to what she have. her plays seem to be for a big in the middle

By G- PAC

February 6, 2007 04:30 PM | Link to this

How do you keep the Greenville Patriots Girls out of the top ten in single A @ 19-1? I thought this were GHSA not the WNBA where style points counts.

By FranklinJohn

February 6, 2007 06:42 PM | Link to this

How are the Franklin Boys not in the AAA top 10? Last week they pounded the then 5th ranked Hart County team to improve to 19-3.

By Ernest

February 6, 2007 10:08 PM | Link to this

Derrick:

Looks like the SWD Lady Panthers are FINALLY getting some love from the sportwriters in the latest poll. The question still remains above this ‘love jones’ they have for Marist. Marist has lost twice to Mays, once to St. Pius, and once to SWD. I know you question the strength of our subregion however why is Marist ranked higher than Mays by two spots? I’m not ‘hatin’ on Marist but inquiring minds want to know.

BTW, SWD at St. Pius this Friday (2/9). IMO, the results of this game will tell us who the queens of 6 AAAA (and perhaps all of AAAA) are. Bring your photographer with you Derrick. It’s sure to be a barn burner.

By laydee

February 6, 2007 11:43 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to the St Francis Girls and Boys team. You both certainly deserve it.

By Smith

February 7, 2007 12:53 AM | Link to this

Hold on ernest dont over look 4A&4B-AAAA we have just as good of teams in this region as well. Me myself i am a die hard North Clayton Eagles fan. We just finish the regular season with a record of 20 - 5 with a sub-region title not bad i guess! We beat some really good teams Campbell, SWD, (2)Jones County, and (2)Jonesboro. We will see who is the real queen of 4-AAAA only time will tell…

By Ernest

February 7, 2007 06:33 AM | Link to this

Smith:

Props definitely should go to the Clayton County teams! You are correct, North Clayton is the ONLY AAAA team SWD has lost to all season. Maybe the queens of AAAA will come from one of your schools however (I’m biased) I believe this is the year for DeKalb County to reign.

BTW, do you have any information about your regional tournament? It should be a good one. FWIW, I understand the 6 AAAA regional tournament will be held at Miller Grove HS. I’m trying to get the details on how the brackets will work.

By donnie

February 7, 2007 02:47 PM | Link to this

SWD ladies beat Mays this week and hope they get respect, story missed due to the write up on K. Bryant visiting Columbia, on Tuesday, was Morgan Bryant scoring 45 points for SWD against Lakeside Dekalb, hope we dont overlook teams without winning records, go MO MO

By coachmost

February 7, 2007 03:07 PM | Link to this

Terrell County Girls as well as Seminole County Girls split with Calhoun County during the season and are all tied for first in 1A-W. They will be tough outs for playoff foes this season. It would not surprise me if two of them make it to Macon.

By jgfhy

February 7, 2007 06:54 PM | Link to this

FINALLY CENTENNIAL BOYS GET SOME CREDIT, THEY’VE WON 13 STRAIGHT IN THE TOUGHFEST REGION IN THE STATE

By swamp

February 7, 2007 07:59 PM | Link to this

Derrick Mahone how is Westlake and Fayette County ranked we beat both of them at Creekside and did not even get recognized and we have Fabian and Murph

By MEW

February 7, 2007 08:33 PM | Link to this

Marietta should be ranked in the top five, with a 17 point win over Wheeler and a season sweep over McEachern. They have really stepped it up with their pressure defense, which gives everybody trouble.

By B-ball Fan

February 8, 2007 08:14 AM | Link to this

Don’t rule the boys out from 3-AAAAA. Watch out for Beach High tournament time with Seasoned Coach Russell Ellington @ the helm. This is the same team that made it to the finals last year (Norcross). There’s more basketball in the state outside of the parameter of 285. See ya tournament time.

By TIGER

February 8, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

Fayette Co. is ranked because they can hoop, Fayette lost to creekside by one point at creekside and Fayette didn’t have their leading scorer and they didn’t have their second leading scorer because of ankle and foot injuries…Fayette did win the game that was at Fayette Co. though. Also creekside has 9 loses and Fayette has 5.

By B Ball Fan

February 8, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

Region 5AAAAA is the toughest region in the state. There are 5 teams ranked in the top 10 of the state. Campbell, Marietta, Etowah and McEachern are all tough athletic teams. Dont forget about SCobb. The Lady Eagles have batteled all year long with these teams, beating McEachern and NCobb twice. Losing to Mceachern by 4 the second time around and almost beating Campbell both times. If this team gets out of that tough region, they will be ready to contend in the state.

By charles64

February 8, 2007 11:42 PM | Link to this

man ya’ll better watch out for americus sumter girls basketball. Dee Smith can Dunk

By Mack 10

February 9, 2007 09:06 AM | Link to this

Griffin was not preseason ranked #2 in 4a and 10 overall for nothing. since they’ve gotten all their players back they have looked great. they are definitely a team that nobody wants to meet in the playoffs. Because of their amazing size power speed and quickness there are not many teams in the state that are going to match up with them. so class 4a better watch out cause the griffin bears are looking like a championship team.

By JB

February 9, 2007 09:12 AM | Link to this

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOYS deserve a top 10 ranking. They pounded then 5th ranked HART CO. by 20 for the second time this year. They have received votes but just can’t get in the top 10. Why??? They are 19-3 and undefeated in region play. Take note of the Sophomore point guard—6’4” and can score at will. This team will be very dangerous in the State Tournament!!!!!!!!!!!

By SFS ALUM

February 9, 2007 09:45 AM | Link to this

St. Francis is really doing well this year. See you guys in the State Tournament. Go Knights

By TIGER

February 9, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

watch out for the Fayete Co. girls, speed and quickness, they beat ranked towers high and have a few other big wins under their belt, Tessah Holt and Kristene Walker are the best guard combo in the state.

By Ernest

February 9, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

I can’t wait for the games this evening! I’ll be at the SWD vs. #1 St. Pius game. I’m just as interested in the Avondale at GAC game.

I guess I have ‘evolved’ where I’m as excited about the girls games as the boys! Go SWD Lady Panthers!

By Tony

February 9, 2007 09:43 PM | Link to this

Watch out for Chattahoochee. Trevor Gaskins is a baller!

By Ernest

February 10, 2007 12:00 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to the Lady Golden Lions of St. Pius. It was easy to see why they are the defending state champions. Our SWD Lady Panthers hung with them for the first 20 minutes of the game, then Kelly Cain and her teammates began pulling away.

I’m sure we will meet again in the regional finals. Who knows, maybe we will meet in the state finals.

By hoops

February 10, 2007 09:16 AM | Link to this

Most teams are forgetting about beach high school in 3 AAAAA. They went to the final last year with the same team returning. You better watch out tournament time.

By kennyg

February 11, 2007 08:41 AM | Link to this

Can ANYONE in Class AA….play with GAC Girls this year, WOW?

By BEARMAN

February 11, 2007 08:57 AM | Link to this

AFTER THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK, YOU CAN ADD GRIFFIN BOYS TO THE LIST. I’M TALKING TOP 5.

By kennyg

February 11, 2007 08:57 AM | Link to this

Yea….Coach CDM has settled that kid down and letting him be the player and not the coach, un-like the previous coaches (Milton/St Francis) CDM coaches, not Trevor. Great job coach.

By BEARMAN

February 11, 2007 09:10 AM | Link to this

I SAY GRIFFIN IN TOP 5.

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!

By Hoops

February 11, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this

Watch out for the lady Bulldogs they will have the best back court in the state by there senior years. Khalila Watson Sophomore, and Monique willis , one of these young lady might become a Parade All-American by there senior years.

By MTown08

February 11, 2007 08:26 PM | Link to this

Marietta is gonna win state! We beat Wheeler, and McEachern twice…we may have four losses, but we’re on a big winning streak…Blue Devils all the way!!

By mark

February 12, 2007 07:34 AM | Link to this

Go KNIGHTS!!!SFHS

By cap

February 12, 2007 07:56 AM | Link to this

Go Northside-Warner Robins lady Eagles play your best game. “Walk it out”.