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DEL.ICIO.USUpdated Daily Scores plus Kurt’s analysis
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Thursday’s Scores
Hebron Christian 10, Towns County 3
Holy Innocents’ 17, Pace Academy 2
Turner County 13, Dooly County 1
Jefferson 10, Lakeview Academy 3
Mt. Paran 9, Whitefield Academy 0
Providence Christian 15, Our Lady of Mercy 0
Turner County 13, Dooly County 1
Whitewater 22, Westlake 3
Surprise, surprise
Perhaps Hebron Christian has the best story of a handful of surprise starts throughout the state. The Lions, 7-2, already have won more games this season than in any of the four previous seasons and are being led by players of all ages. Sophomore Jamie Holt is 3-1 with a 2.77 ERA; freshman Danny Lockhart, son of former Braves infielder Keith Lockhart, has driven in 11 runs and is hitting .500. Senior Bobby Cole, a Presbyterian College signee, is also hitting .500 with 15 RBIs.
Other surprise starts
• Mundy’s Mill: Just a 2-1 loss to Redan from being unbeaten, the Tigers (8-1) might be the class of Region 4-AAAAA.
• Miller Grove: Last year’s finish (lost nine of last 10) and overall record (6-20) a distant memory during 7-2 start.
• Montgomery County: The Eagles missed the Class A playoffs last season but are 8-0 so far in 2008.
AJC All-Class Top 10
1. Brookwood (9-1): The Broncos already have picked up victories against Walton, Greenbrier, Kennesaw Mountain and two victories against Cartersville.
2. Walton (7-2): Spenser Kieboom is hitting .545 with six home runs and 15 RBIs to lead defending Class AAAAA champs.
3. Greenbrier (11-2): Consecutive losses to Brookwood and Parkview sour an 11-0 start.
4. Columbus (7-1): The Blue Devils have won seven straight since extra-inning loss to Parkview.
5. Harrison (10-0): Hoyas pitching staff allowing 2 1/2 runs per game; region play begins tonight at Woodstock.
6. Holy Innocents’ (7-1): Class AA champions haven’t slowed down; four of seven victories against Florida teams.
7. Heritage (9-2): Class AAAA runners-up have thrown three no-hitters.
8. East Paulding (10-1): Adam Hall is 4-0 with an 0.66 ERA to lead the Raiders.
9. Valdosta (9-1): No losses in Georgia.
10. South Effingham (8-4): Senior catcher John Roberts already with seven home runs for Mustangs.
Who’s next?
Lassiter certainly hasn’t ducked anyone in the early going. The Trojans, who slipped to 13-13 last season after consecutive state finals appearances in 2005 and 2006, own victories against defending Class AA champion Holy Innocents’, Class AAAAA finalist Kennesaw Mountain and region foe, Kell. On the flip side, Lassiter (5-6) has lost games to unbeaten Harrison, Wesleyan, Mill Creek, Parkview and Class AAA finalist, Columbus.
Squeeze bunts
Alexander and Sequoyah are tied at the top of Region 5-AAAA with identical 9-0 records with a showdown slated for Friday evening at Alexander. First things first on Wednesday: Alexander must get by Osborne, while Sequoyah battles defending region champion East Paulding (8-1). … Trey Ripley is 3-0 with an 0.88 ERA for 8-1 Camden County. … Walton’s trio of pitchers — Kyle Putkonen, T.J. Kerins and Alex Sherrod — are a combined 5-1 with 41 strikeouts and nine walks. … Gainesville’s Zach Bennett hit a home run in each of his first three at bats in an 18-2 win over Johnson-Gainesville. Three days later, Bennett clubbed a home run in each of his first two at bats in an 11-2 win over Lumpkin County.
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By Jason
March 25, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
Calhoun High School is always a powerhouse, and this year is no different.
By Stephen
March 25, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
Yes, but they lost 3 players to the MLB draft (2 in the first 2 rounds)
By Early Bird
March 25, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this
well I watched that powerhouse lose to Holy Innocents in the 3A final last year…not to mention the home run totals are nothing special in that tin can they play in.
By Early Bird
March 25, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
let me clarify - 2A final and Culberson and Smoker and the catcher who’s still there were/are legit…just thought the park was ridiculously small, hence the large HR totals.
By mike
March 25, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
Wesleyan has the most talent in the state of any class with 5 D1 signees. The problem with them is coaching.
By MoutainCat
March 25, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
Gilmer High School is 10-1 and undefeated in 7-AAA. They have not made the playoffs since the late 1970’s! Currently, ahead of Gainesville High School and others in 7-AAA.
By farsider
March 25, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this
Good work on the list. A lot of good teams to pick from this early. I expected a lot more out of Wesleyan thus far, but it’s still early. One team I expected to do well was East Coweta. What happened to those guys?
By mmhs fan
March 25, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
Mundy Mills only lost to Redan was because “BLUE” did not know the strike zone if he was driving in it!
By Steve
March 25, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
Come on, now, the season’s only a couple of weeks old and we’re ALREADY whining about umpires??
Bottom line - win it or lose on, on the field, with or without help from the umps. If they’re calling a lousy game, then adapt and overcome. If you don’t adjust your game to the one that’s beiong called, then blame the guy in the mirror.
By mmhs fan
March 25, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
look at redan’s record and look at mmhs’s record and tell me who needs to adjust and who is whinning and complaining..then you look in the mirror.
By panther fan 08
March 25, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this
Did you know that Parkview has beat 2 of your top 10?
By Nature Boy
March 25, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
What about Dunwoody? They lost most of their starting lineup and have come back just as strong so far. They beat up on Wesleyan and defeated Carrolton this past weekend. Coach Bass is one of the best!
By ep
March 25, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
East Paulding is doing well. They will be right there again this year. With senior Adam Hall and junior Zach Wheeler leading the way. What a pitching staff.
By coaches corner
March 25, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this
MCEACHERN INDIANS WIN OVER KENNESAW MTN 8-7. THE INDIANS BATS WERE HOT,DREW PARKER 3-4 TWO DOUBLES 3RBI,ANDREW SAWYER 1-4 WITH A HUGE LONG BALL,KILE PELLHANK CLOSED OUT THE GAME PITCHING AND HAD TWO HITS,12 HITS TOTAL. I WATCHED TWO GAMES TODAY AND WAS SHOCKED AT HOW WELL THE INDIANS PERFORMED.
By COACHES CORNER
March 25, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this
MCEACHERN WINS 8-7 OVER KENNESAW MOUNTAIN
By Big Pimpin Daddy Newton
March 26, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
Gilmer High is the greatest of the great. the colossus of clout, The Great Bambino, and sultan of swat. thats right people we play like Babe Ruth.If you ain`t Skeerd you betta be skeerd
By Big Pimpin Daddy Newton
March 26, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
Gilmer High is the greatest of the great. the colossus of clout, The Great Bambino, and sultan of swat. thats right people we play like Babe Ruth.If you ain`t Skeerd you betta be skeerd
By Say What?
March 26, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
Re: By Stephen March 25, 2008 2:23 PM “Yes, but they lost 3 players to the MLB draft”.
NO THEY WERE NOT ‘LOST’ TO THE MLB DRAFT. THEY WERE ‘LOST’ BECAUSE THEY GRADUATED.
By Hawk Man
March 26, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
Did you know that Mill Creek beat Parkview who beat two of the teams in the Top 10?
By 17Bronco
March 27, 2008 7:11 AM | Link to this
Mill Creek and Parkview should be on the list.
Greenbrier is overrated.
By Big Pimpin Daddy Newton
March 27, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this
Both Millcreek and parkview stinks becuz they havent played Gilmer High. Greenbrier is not overated becuase they have green in their name. I know they graduated becuz they didnt want to play Gilmer high school. If i was me i wouldnt play Gilmer high. Go BOBCATS!!!!!!!!!!!!
By ballking
March 27, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
Just want to congratulate the Jonesboro Cardinals. They are a young squad with a lot of talent!!!! They are hitting the ball, pitching seems to be great and defense is on top of the ball. Keep up the good work and may you all have fun as well as win games!!!
By ballking
March 27, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
Jonesboro 11 Mt. Zion Jonesboro 1
By ballking
March 27, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
Jonesboro 11 Mt. Zion Jonesboro 1
By Monty Long
April 1, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
Valdosta now 13-1