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By CL

April 2, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

Please take in account that some of these school recruited athletes outside thier area in order to form a dynasty (Norcross basketball and Parkview football) Is where its evident.

By harley

April 2, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Evans High in Augusta won some titles in baseball in the early 90s

By Mac

April 2, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Walton Girls tennis has won 4 straight state titles and 7 of the last 8. And they’ve won 90 straight matches. Their coach Roberta Manheim has never lost a match at Walton. Deserves mentioning

By Michael

April 2, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

“Recruiting”?? Show me one of the dynastys that do NOT recuit. All of the private schools can shop for talent anywhere they want and people moving to Valdosta to play football was not uncommon.

By Gutdawg

April 2, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

The AJC needs to look into Columbia County Baseball for dynasties. Harlem High School won 5 State titles over a six year peiod in the late 70’s early 80’s. Evans High won several in the nineties, and Greenbrier High has won it several times in a row more recently . There are many “dynasties” in high school sports that are not in the Atlanta or Valdosta area.

By Mr Wrestling#2

April 2, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Lincoln County’s football history is hard to top. In Larry Campbell they have the winningest coach in the state and if they do not win the state championship every year you have to beat them to win it. Parkview’s football history can’t carry Lincoln’s jock.

As for basketball take a look at Southwest-Macon through the seventies and eighties particularly the late seventies. Again the facts don’t lie. They did then what Norcross is doing now except over a longer period.

By ValdostaWildcat Class of '91

April 2, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

Thanks for this article. It feels so good to be a wildcat. It was just sad to see low numbers go to D1 colleges after graduation

By Voice of Reason

April 2, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

3-4 years does not a dynasty make. This is ridiculous. What about Lincoln Co. football for the past 25 years? SW Macon boys Bball in the 70’s/80s was among the best in the nation. Do a little research and take more than 10 minutes to throw a list together next time.

By Ebony

April 2, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

Even though one of those titles came at the expense of my HS Baseball team in 1996 (GO Hardaway Hawks!). Columbus High are the Devils, not the Eagles.

By John

April 2, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

Two glaring omissions:

The most obvious omission is West Rome, the only school to win four straight state championships. They won four straight Class AA titles from 1982 through 1985 under three different head coaches, losing only one game in the process.

Also missing was the Hogansville High School boys basketball team. They won Class B state championships in 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1974 and finished second in 1973.

Both are more impressive than what Parkview did in football and Norcross in basketball.

By Swim Fan

April 2, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

I would say that Parkview’s record in swimming (admittedly not as popular as football) is more impressive — eight boys state titles since 1995, ten if you include the girls, and Gwinnett County champions every year since 1993.

Parkview swimming has also produced one of the fastest swimmers in the United State, Eric Shanteau. The state’s top-ranked junior, Andrew Ruffing, is also a Parkview swimmer.

The Parkview soccer team has eleven state titles to their credit.

But who cares about sports like that? We should focus more on thug sports like football and basketball because they set fantastic examples for student/athlete achievement!

By West Rome Chieftains

April 2, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

West Rome’s 4 consecutive State Championships was somehow left off. Nobody can match it…It has got to be in the top 5….

By Jared

April 2, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

How does Buford Wolves Football Not make the top 10, they have like won 4 state championships in the last 10 years and had a very impressive list of Division one recruits each year out of a AA school. Names like Tim Wansley, PK Sam, Darius Walker, to name just a few.

By Ty

April 2, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

One that should be considered: Lowndes High girls basketball. Didn’t they win four consecutive state titles, three national championships with a 122-game win streak from 1976-1980? And Taylor County won five titles and 132 games in the 60s?

By Ty

April 2, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

One that should be considered: Lowndes High girls basketball. Didn’t they win four consecutive state titles, three national championships with a 122-game win streak from 1976-1980?

By buford mom

April 2, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Umm..Buford Football?
Five consecutive state title games (2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000) Five consecutive Region 8-AA titles (2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001)

Five consecutive Region 8-AA undefeated seasons (2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001)

Two consecutive Region 6-AA titles (2007, 2006)

Two consecutive region 6-AA undefeated seasons (2007, 2006)

State Champions 2007, 2003, 2002, 2001, and 1978

State Runner-up 1976, 2000 and 2004 State Record for Most Consecutive Victories (47)

State Record for Most Victories in a Six Year Period (83 from 2000 - 2005)

Buford:Consistent program…..what else do you need? And with 4 of the schools on the list being private schools, they can get the best, offer them scholarships and be dominant. That’s the easy way out!

By buford mom

April 2, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Umm..Buford Football?
Five consecutive state title games (2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000) Five consecutive Region 8-AA titles (2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001)

Five consecutive Region 8-AA undefeated seasons (2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001)

Two consecutive Region 6-AA titles (2007, 2006)

Two consecutive region 6-AA undefeated seasons (2007, 2006)

State Champions 2007, 2003, 2002, 2001, and 1978

State Runner-up 1976, 2000 and 2004 State Record for Most Consecutive Victories (47)

State Record for Most Victories in a Six Year Period (83 from 2000 - 2005)

Buford:Consistent program…..what else do you need? And with 4 of the schools on the list being private schools, they can get the best, offer them scholarships and be dominant. That’s the easy way out!

By Chip

April 2, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

I would consider the four year run of football state championships by West Rome from 1982-1985 (unmatached by any other Georgia high school) to be worth of mention here.

By dog08

April 2, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

You omitted Hart County Girls Basketball, winners of six straight state championships in Class AAA from 1989-1994

By 91AUGRAD

April 2, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

Dalton High School Football… 45 consecutive seasons without a losing record, and no Top 10 mention?

By Parkview

April 2, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

Jared, who cares about Buford? They have easiest schedule of any high school in the state. Plus they can recruit since its a city school. Fact!

By Jack

April 2, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

How about the Clinch County Panthers in the 80’s and early 90’s. Some of the athletes during this perios have 5 or 6 championship rings in a combination of football, basketball, baseball, and also the girls’ basketball teams were ever state champs.

By Micheal

April 2, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

Carrollton should be mentioned for either football where they have made the playoffs like 47 of the last 48 years with 7 state titles or in boys track where they have like 28 state championships.

By Panther

April 2, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

Hey CL, You call it recruiting!!!! We call it kids wanting to come to the best football program in the country 00-07. Fact! They came to our door, we did not go looking for them. I know because I played during that period. Man, sure is tough having a box full of state rings at home!

By not a coward

April 2, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Any love of the Wrestling Dynasties of Westminster and Lovett throughout the 90s. Westminster started the Granby system revolutionizing GA wrestling and Lovett has had similar dominance. All while handling a rigorous academic schedule.

By In The Know

April 2, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

Duh…Lincoln County football maybe? But they are small school and not in metro Atlanta so maybe they don’t count. Why include volleyball? Only a handfull of schools play.

By Jimmy Payne

April 2, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

I’m sure there are others just as deserving but to not have Buford Football on here is a major ommision. Since 2000 they are 113 and 6, 4 state championships, runner-up 2 times, 1 region loss in ten years, longest winning streak in GA ever (47 games), most games won in a six year period (83), most players to sign D-1 in this ten year period.

In fact you could say this dynasty should be number 1 not left off.

By Old Timer

April 2, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

How can you forget Newton Co. boys basketball the first time Ron Bradley was there? I think they won over 160 straight.

By panther

April 2, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

I meant 2000 - 2002 My bad!

By Taylor

April 2, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Lassiter Baseball.. National Champs in 1999. State champs on 99, 06. Runner up- 95,97,00,03,05. Region champs all those years. If it were not for the Braves current right fielder hitting 5 homers and winning both games pitching, you could add State Champs to 03 as well..

By dougmo

April 2, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Does the Urinal-Constipation have any sports reporters that know sports at all? Jeff get a clue or get a new line of work.

By Jim

April 2, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Go BLUE DEVILS….Coach Howard continues the tradition Frank Matthews started. and Hardaway still sucks…. Jim CHS 76’

By R.T. Johnson

April 2, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Bacon County Girls basketball in 1960’s…played for championship 5 times…2 state championships…

By Ben

April 2, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

Shows how little you know about GHSA sports. Westover boys basketball in the mid 90’s won 5 consecutive state titles. Hart County girls did about the same thing in that span.

By DLong

April 2, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

How about Track at Carrollton High School. More state Championships in one sport than any other high school in Georgia. Yes, that includes Valdosta Football.

By Raider Hater

April 2, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

Redan high back in the mid 80’s dominated Wrestling for a couple of years, I remember one region tournament every kid on the team was either 1st or 2nd place, had to be some kind of record.
State Champions 83 and 84 runner ups 82.
Thanks to coaches Tommy Barber, Chuck Mize and Brian Hage.

By Ben

April 2, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

Sprayberry Football.

A dynasty in the making..

By An Inquring Mind

April 2, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

What about Westover boys basketball?

1988 - Class AAAA state runner-up

1990 - Class AAA state champion

1991 - Class AAA state champion

1992 - Class AAA state champion

1993 - Class AAA state champion

1996 - Class AAA state runner-up

1998 - Class AAA state champion

2001 - Class AAA state champion

2003 - Class AAA Final Four

2004 - Class AAA Final Four

By Coach

April 2, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

Southwest Macon Boys Basketball won a couple of state titles and a national title back in the 70’s.

By Blue Devil

April 2, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

How about the run that Statesboro High made from 2000-2005 in football. Two state championships and three state runner-up.

By SGAJAWCRACKER

April 2, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

The best player on Valdosta’s team this year moved in from Cook County. It aint’t the first time.

By flip

April 2, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Mac wrote: Walton Girls…. And they’ve won 90 straight matches.

One reason for that record is the Walton coach refuses to schedule The Walker School.

By SAMMY THE HEAD MILLER

April 2, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

Holy Innocents basketball either boys or girls was a dynasty/powerhouse from 1995 to 2001!

By Donovan

April 2, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

VALDOSTA WILDCATS still #1 after all these years. It will be a very long time before any team have a better record. So Proud to be from Valdosta.

By 5 in 6

April 2, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

How about Thomas County Central football? 5 State titles in 6 years, 92 - 97. They weren’t and aren’t in the highest classification, but they were scheduling and beating the big boys of Lowndes, Colquitt and Valdosta during that stretch.

By SM

April 2, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

This is what you get when a hack writer spends less than 5 minutes researching an article. And the AJC wonders why no one takes it seriously around here…

By WRChief

April 2, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Yep, you have to have The West Rome Chieftains in this poll for ANY legitimacy at all!! 4 State AA Championships in a row,1982-85.Gosh, their D in 1985 was not even scored on in reg season games. 59-1 four year record, 78-2-1 from 1980-1985.Great School & Rome was a great City to grow up in.Too bad they tore the School down for a Walmart & threw some(NOT ALL)of those trophies out with the debris.

By willie j

April 2, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Marist Baseball-most state championships in any classification for baseball and tons of runner ups.

By Deric Long

April 2, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

What about Westminster in tennis and swimming. I don’t think anybody but Westminster won a tennis title in the late 50’s through the late 70’s. And you can ask Parkview who has a better swimming program.

By Deric Long

April 2, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

What about Westminster in tennis and swimming. I don’t think anybody but Westminster won a tennis title in the late 50’s through the late 70’s. And you can ask Parkview who has a better swimming program.

By rodster

April 2, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

I would add the McEachern Wrestling teams to that list, I forget which consecutive years it spanned, but they won something like 8 consecutive state traditional wrestling titles (I think in the 90’s)for hte largest school classification. That was before there was a dual meet state tournament, otherwise they would probably have won most of the dual titles as well during that span.

By TheJake

April 2, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

to bufordmom, Buford didnt win state in 2000, commerce beat em with michael collins and monte williams…zeeeeeeeee

By Rocky F

April 2, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

Dalton High School Football… 45 consecutive seasons without a losing record, and no Top 10 mention?

It should be mentioed that a lot of key starters over the years get “recruited” to Dalton High. Many a promotion or raises have been given to get folks to transfer Little Jr. to play for Dalton High. Last year two key starters were not even from Whitfield Coutnty.

By chieftains90

April 2, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

major omission from the list here: West Rome High School Chieftains: State Football Champions in 82, 83, 84, 85 and National High School Champs in 85. 37 game winning streak

By chieftains90

April 2, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

major omission from the list here: West Rome High School Chieftains: State Football Champions in 82, 83, 84, 85 and National High School Champs in 85. 37 game winning streak

By waltonvolleyball

April 2, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

What about Walton Volleyball. 5 State Titles in a row…

By h222

April 2, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

AJC, look in Columbia County, Harlem, Evans and now Greenbrier have produced winning programs that match the records of above in baseball. Look at the Dixie program in Columbia County, consistently competing for and winning World Series Championships.

By Hart Co

April 2, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

Hart County girls basketball won 6 straight AAA state championships in the late 80s early 90s.

By Foozball

April 2, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

Chip is right about West By-Gawd Rome.

His daddy and Marchman would argue it to.

By Dostahawk

April 2, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

Good article and good list. Of course, Im a little prejudice. Valdosta High is just a special place, THEN and NOW.

By Marauder

April 2, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

The Norcross Boys BB Team is really a class act — whether it’s recruting (B)asket(B)all players from out of district or thugging around shooting (BB) guns at Norcross citizens when the games are over. What a BB “dynasty!”

By keifer

April 2, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Cherokee County girls won 6 state championships in a 12 year period in the 60’s and 70’s with a few 2nd place finishes as well.

By Hambone

April 2, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

BUFORD??? Yea, the city that will recruit the 20-22 year old adults and say they are 18. Happened in the 80’s…who knows now!?!?

By Dennis

April 2, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

What about berkmar Wrestling from Late 70’s to late 80’s? How many couny and region champions?

By vincent

April 2, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

You may want to check out Greenbriar High school baseball in the Columbia County area.

By root4au

April 2, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

College Park basketball in the late 70’s. 3 straight state championships and two missed FT’s from being 4..

By Gary

April 2, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

What about the Gainesville High Baseball team of the 1990s? They were one, if not the best team in 90s with multiple titles and many finals appearances.

By Rob

April 2, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Even though I didn’t go to West Rome (I went to East Rome) I have to give the 82-85 West Rome teams a lot of credit. They not only dominated this area but no one could touch them in the state. The 85 team was not scored on in 11 games that year. East Rome was the only team picked to score on them preseason and they beat us 55-0. 4 straight state titles and 1 National title under 3 different coaches has got to be mentioned in this poll.

By NWGa Fan

April 2, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

I agree that West Rome’s 82-85 streak was a huge oversight. HUGE. As long as everyone else is throwing around their suggestions, I will add Dalton High Golf. The Catamounts won 6 state titles in 10 years from 83-92 (including 83, 85, 87,89, 90, and 92). They were in the hunt in virtually every year they did not win. The Catamounts’ consecutive winning season streak in football is noteworthy, too. But statewaide dynasty, it isn’t.

By Pat

April 2, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

How about Walton in every sport? We do have the most state championships, anyways.

And most definitely, Walton Girls Tennis deserves to be up there.

By Dahmer

April 2, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

How did Carrollton’s boy’s track team not make the list? 26 track state championships and have won their region 24 consecutive years?

And going 45 seasons without a losing season only proves mediocrity, not dominance.

By ColaJacket

April 2, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

Lowndes County girls basketball from 1976-1980. 122 straight wins. I went to Berrien High School during this time. Here’s a website with more information. http://www.ghsbp.com/other/streak.html

By chris

April 2, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

what about west rome the only high school to win 4 in a row in football

By BHop

April 2, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Any list without McEachern wrestling should be thrown out.

They won 7 straight state championships in the late 80’s, early 90’s.

Since the streak ended they have continued to dominate winning multiple state championships and placing near the top in virtually every season.

By jay

April 2, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

Marist State Champs Baseball 83, 84, 85. You missed this one. This group broke the single season national home run record, as well.

By Wiregrass Dawg

April 2, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

It’s another of less publicized sports, but Colquitt County Diving teams have won 27 of the past 33 boys state championships, and 13 of the past 21 girls state championships.

By buford mom

April 2, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

By TheJake

“to bufordmom, Buford didnt win state in 2000, commerce beat em with michael collins and monte williams……” I didn’t add the 2000 yr as a championship, just a state title GAME…read it before you comment..and yes, your 20 yr old Monte Williams who went on to do NOTHING beat us - big deal!

By ronnie

April 2, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

What about the Glynn Academy or Hardaway Golf Teams

By Albany

April 2, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

Westover High School won 4 straight AAA titles

By Hugh Johnson

April 2, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

Anyone given any thought to Collins Hill Wrestling?

By Hugh johnson

April 2, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Briarcliff high School wrestling. 6 consecutive state titles 1962-67.

By MACMARINE

April 2, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

HOW ABOUT FITZGERALD WRESTLING TEAMS.THEY CERTAINLY HELPED PUT WRESTLING ON THE SPORTS MAP IN GEORGIA.

By Jeff Haws

April 2, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the comments, guys. Too many for me to respond specifically, but I’ll hit a couple of generalities …

I wasn’t considering runner-up finishes in a “Dynasty” because, well, it’s not much of a Dynasty if you’re getting beaten. You had to win at least 3 state titles in a row or 4 in 5 years to qualify. Buford had 3 in a row, but Charlton County basically did the same thing right after them. Nobody does that in the highest classification, so that’s why Parkview is there.

That having been said, we had A LOT of Dynasties to consider here, and it’s all rather subjective as to who belongs and who doesn’t. Several in volleyball (Westminster, Wesleyan), some track (Landmark boys and girls), a few basketball, Lincoln County football (their 5 out of 6 in the last 80s/early 90s could have made it), among others. This was a big group to narrow down, and you could make an argument for a dozen or so others to be in the top 10.

By SWGAfan

April 2, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

It was so nice to see Valdosta as number one, as I have lots of friends and family there. Give Lowndes a few years (and a few more titles) and they’ll be a dynasty in their own right.

By john

April 2, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Glynn Acadmey golf 11 times state championship under Herman Hudson. But this is an Atlanta Newspaper, only Valdosta from the south is mentioned.

By raiderfan

April 2, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Don’t forget about the Shaw Raiders football team from Columbus in the early 2000s!

By Alex

April 2, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

What about St. Pius X Boys Soccer 1995-2001? 5 State Championships - 7 straight Final Four appearances - Produced 4 Gatorade Players of the Years including Tommy Mauerer, John Mills, Peter Eiland, and Ricardo Clark. And One US National Team Player in Ricardo Clark. This was a program that was not afraid to take on anyone, anywhere. Annually played teams from the top division (Walton, Parkview and Pope) and from all over the South East (Oklahoma, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Alabama).

By Joe

April 2, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

The Hart County girls lead by Tracy Sadler won 5 consecutive state titles in late 80’s early 90’s. East Hall boys basketball this decade State runner up 2000, 2004, 2007. State Champs 2001, 2003, 2005. final four 8 out of last ten years!!!

By bball friend

April 2, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

If your going to do a list like this PLEASE do your homework. Norcross boys dynasty? OK. But if you’re using three basketball state titles in a row as criteria, Wesleyan and Collins Hill both did it this decade. Wesleyan in 2004-2006 and Collins Hill in 2005-2007. Also, Wesleyan girls have won five state titles in the past seven years and have two state runner up finishes in the past eight. So in the past EIGHT seasons, the Wesleyan girls have been in the state championship game SEVEN times and won it FIVE. Dynasties should be based on longevity. How can you say Norcross boys are a dynasty and not include Wesleyan and Collins Hill girls. Also, Hart County girls won SIX in a row from 1989-1994. THAT’s a dynasty!

By decaturrebel

April 2, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

Maybe not many remember it but Avondale football under Calvin Ramsey was dominant in the 1960’s

By Dan

April 2, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

How about Lakeside High school? Even though they are horrible now, from 1965-1997 they NEVER had a losing record in football. They won 3 state championships in football, 6 state championships in Men’s soccer, 9 consecutive state titles in women’s gymnastics from 1971-1979( a Guniness world record might I add), 6 state championships in women’s swimming, 1 state title in wrestling, 4 state titles in men’s tennis and 1 in women’s. And this does not even begin to entail the numerous runner up and regional titles that were won during this period as well as some of the greastest coaches of all time in Wayman Creel, Phil Lindsey, Jim Mitchell, Dave Redford, Duane Wilson, Sheila Asher, Eddie Roberts. If you are talking about individual sport dynasty’s, then there are schools that are better. But if you are talking about SPORTS PROGRAMS that have been dominant for over 30 years, then you have to include Lakeside in that discussion.

By Ro

April 2, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

How you ignored Westover High winning four straight state boysbasketball titles from 1990-1993 as well as titles in 1998 and 2001 shows you need to rethink your list and Lowndes football three state titles in four years in the toughest region in the state

By bobby

April 2, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

WHAT ABOUT THE Morrow High girls during the 80’s & 90’s.They won over 500 games ( 89 straight at one time) and won state AAAA championships in 1989,1990,1991 & 1993 they also had 3 State runner up during this period.Won the region 12 times and was runner up about that many times as well. Over the span of 20 are more years they 20 plus games each year. Now that is what I call a dynasty. Check it out you might be suprised at what they achieved for 25 years 1975-2000

By Jeff Haws

April 2, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

bball friend-

Yeah, definitely, Wesleyan and Collins Hill girls were in the conversation. As was Hart County. You could certainly make an argument for any of those. It’s not about doing homework. It’s about only having 10 slots to fill. I could easily have done a Take 30 on this one, but that doesn’t have quite the same ring to it.

It can’t be only based on longevity, mostly because that wouldn’t be any fun or very accurate. There are a lot more factors to consider if you’re actually trying to determine the greatest dynasties, not just the longest ones.

By Dan

April 2, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

For football, another team that needs to be mentioned is Clarke Central. From 1976-1992, Billy Henderson’s crew won 3 state titles, played in 7 state title games, and won their region 12 times. And they did it at the highest classification. Athens high also won a few state titles in the 1950’s and 1960’s. And finally, why is nobody mentioning Avondale high school? They were a powerhouse in football in the 1950’s-1970’s winning 3 state titles during this time period.

By Pip

April 2, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

Savannah Christian had a pretty impressive run in golf a few years back. Nobody could beat them and they had numerous State Titles in consecutive years.

By Davis

April 2, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

What about Evans High School’s run in baseball in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Don’t know the stats but they won multiple (more than 4)state titles and set a record for consecutive games one. Look it up

By AlbanyMan

April 2, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

There should be no basektball team ahead of Westover High. 4 titles in a row, and also 2 more in the late 90’s and 01’ this is dominace over a decade not just 3 years (Norcross fans)

By Steve

April 2, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

Northside Highschool Football, Warner Robins, GA

Back to Back State Champions 2006 and 2007. 30-0 for the past 2 years. 44-1 since 2005 season with their only loss being the 2005 State Championship game. Since 2000 Northside is 98-10 and 51-4 at home during that same span. Northside has gone 36 or 37 years without a losing season counting the 2007 season.

By Steve

April 2, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

Northside Highschool Football, Warner Robins, GA

Back to Back State Champions 2006 and 2007. 30-0 for the past 2 years. 44-1 since 2005 season with their only loss being the 2005 State Championship game. Since 2000 Northside is 98-10 and 51-4 at home during that same span. Northside has gone 36 or 37 years without a losing season counting the 2007 season.

By Jeff Haws

April 2, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

Pip-

You’re right. Savannah Christian won 5 in a row and 7 out of 8 from 1998-2005. Great run.

Davis-

Already did look it up, in fact. They were one of the ones on my list of possibilities. They won 3 in a row from 1988-90 and two more from 1993-94.

By brian

April 2, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

Even if it’s not a traditional sport, policy debate is still a GHSA sanctioned activity. Hence, Pace Academy needs to be included on the list for winning 21 consecutive (and counting) state championships in whatever classification they’ve been in. The streak included six strait All-State Championships through 04 and a national championship in 2002.

By Jeff Haws

April 2, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

Steve-

Yeah, 2 in a row isn’t quite gonna qualify as a Dynasty, subjective as that may be. Northside has had a great run, but they’ll need one more state title to get into this conversation, as far as I’m concerned. If they do win again this year, I think it’d almost certainly be top-10 worthy today.

By Eddie Robbins

April 2, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

Roswell Hornets:

In 1970-71 Roswell completed a three-peat in the GHSA, winning a state title (including a back-to-back campaign in Baseball) in baseball, basketball, and football within 12 months of each other. Sports Illustrated named Roswell “Sport Capital USA” that year. In total the Roswell Hornets have won 19 team State Championships, 12 State Runner-Ups, and numerous Region titles in the school’s 23 sports.

By Cat Mom

April 2, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

HOW ABOUT WHEELER WILDCAT BASKETBALL NATION. REGION CHAMPS IN 2008,2006,2004,1998,1996,1995,1977. STATE CHAMPIONS IN 2005,2003,2002,1994, WITH ONLY ONE FIRST STRING SENIOR LEAVING A GOOD CHANCE OF WINNING IT ALL NEXT YEAR.

GO CATS!!!!!!!

By Out of Town

April 2, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

Carrollton’s boys track and field…yes….but the streak of region track titles (28) ended a year ago with a loss to Sandy Creek, which is again the best track team in the state this year.

By Steve

April 2, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

The SW Macon boys basketball teams of the late 70s - early 80s were the stuff of legend. Nary a Georgia team looked forward to playing SW Macon then, and no one at any level could stay on the court with them. The number of Division I players (Walter Daniels and Terry Fair at UGA, Jeff Malone at Miss. State, and Norm Nixon at Duquesne, just to name a few)), many of whom went on to stellar NBA careers from SWM during that period is second to none.

Also, what about Buford’s recent record win streak under Dexter Wood while winning three straight state football titles? Like the Wolves or not, they ALWAYS back the talk.

And finally. count me among those who still can’t call competition completely fair when private schools playing in the GHSA can recruit to their heart’s content, while Podunk Public High School has to play with whatever Mama and Daddy bring them. And yes, I know that some big-name programs do the “R” word under the table. It’s the most well-known and least enforced GHSA rule violation, and it’s not limited to football and boys basketball.

By Joe

April 2, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

You have to roll the clock back many years to Lanier High School for boys in Macon who won more state basketball championships at the then highest classification and whose football teams were also very good as they journeyed out of state to play Miami High of Florida, Sidney Lanier High School out of Alabama and others as well as played Grady, Marist, and ole Tech High School in the 1930-50’s. This was before thepowerful teams of Valdosta High School.

By bball friend

April 2, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

I would just like to know what makes Norcross boys winning three in a row any different than Collins Hill’s and Wesleyan’s girls winning three in a row in the same sport.

By Mark

April 2, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

How could West Rome football be left off of the list? They are the only football team in the state of Georgia to win 4 straight championships and that includes the so-called dynasties that are on the list. 59-1 record over 4 years, 37 straight victories, National Champions in 1985, 11 straight games unscored on in 1985, and all of this with 3 different coaching staffs. I played on the last 3 of the 4 championship teams and I am shocked that we were left off of the list. Even though the school is gone, I am glad to see that there are other people who remember and support what I have said here. Not only should we be on the list, we should be in the top 5, no doubt. GO CHIEFS!

By KPH

April 2, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

Mceachern high school won 11 state wrestling championships from 1989 to 2003 that includes 6 in a row. That is by far the greatest dynasty in the state and I cant believe you left them out. Coach Gordon Pritz was the best high school wrestling coach ever! GO INDIANS!

By D Fin

April 2, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this

what about woodbury boys basketball, 1976,81,83,84and 85 state champs and there were no recruting, like norcross and parkview and columbia boys basketball!!

By Jeff Haws

April 2, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

bball friend-

It’s a good question. As I’ve said, it’s all terribly subjective. But I think it’s more difficult to win 3 straight AAAAA basketball titles on the boys side than it is on the girls because of the depth and quality of the competition. There’s some splitting hairs in there, but that was somewhat necessary in order to put this together.

By KPH

April 2, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

Also that run by the McEachern wrestling team included 18 area championships. My two sons were there for four each of those years and it was fantastic to see! Props also to Rollie Lambert and Larry Hutto the coaches of the Jr. feeder team as well as the Jr. Varsity coach Keith Gossett.

By morris

April 2, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

I am from Dalton and remember those great west rome teams well. They are on the short list of state dynasties whether some dumb ajc hack list them or not. What is apalling is the fact that the idiot want even mention them since it was brought to his attention that he omitted them.

I graduated from Dalton and although they fielded consistent playoff teams year after year they certainly don’t qaulify as a dynasty. Teams must win state championships to become dynasties. In fact the Dalton golf team won a bunch of state titles in the decade of the eighties and are more deserving of the dynasty label than the football team.

By D. Waters

April 2, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

People moving to Valdosta to play football is very uncommon all of the greats that played at Valdosta were born and reared in Valdosta

By KPH

April 2, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

Woops that was 7 in a row 89-95.

By Dawgs7

April 2, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

Are You KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!! Where is Lincoln County?!?!? they should be number 1!! Lincoln County has one of the winningest coaches in the NATION! A blind man could see they should be No. 1

By Steve

April 2, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this

Jeff, no offense, but by your own words Norcross doesn’t belong on the list. Oh, hell yeah, they’ve dominated for three years, but let’s wait until they can make it four or five until they get the Dynasty label. You excluded several mentioned teams because, in effect, three years does not a dynasty make. Well, does it or doesn’t it? If it doesn’t, then someone else (West Rome, for instance) should be on the list. If three years makes a dynasty, then your list just jumped to a “Take Fifty”.

By D. Waters

April 2, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

Valdosta has only had one other running back transfer from Cook County (Jerome Calloway) we won National that year but Dana Brinson from the Westside, Tony Anderson from Little Miami were two of the best to play at Valdosta

By pview

April 2, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

i like how one of the shanteau’s gave ryan a shout out. they also did that on wikipedia. while you’re on parkview swimming why not mention doug zafft or that beanpole coach of their’s jack gayle?!?!?

By Observer

April 2, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

Jeff Have you heard of Thomas County Central football? 5 out of 6 state championships.92,93,94,96,97. 2002 runner-up.

By yo

April 2, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

Lets just say Lowndes soon to be 4 out of the last 5 years in football will be even more impressive. Speaking of Lowndes I can’t think of any other teams other than Lowndes Girls basketball winning I believe 3 straight mythical national championships. That might include the whole nation and not just the state of Georgia.

By Brooks

April 2, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

Since the mid-seventies the Moultrie High Packers and then the Colquitt County High Packers have established a clear dynasty in diving. This year Packers were one and two for both genders: Diving Results Kelsey Goodman of Colquitt County, who set the state record in last year’s championship meet, took her second-straight gold medal with a 506.45 score in the women’s diving competition. Her teammate, Anna Aguero, placed second with a score of 493.45. Ansley Long of Kennesaw Mountain took third (427.20).

Colquitt County also took the top two places in the men’s diving competition as well, as Ryan Helms and Owen Blank took first and second, respectively, with scores of 574.85 and 463.75. Cameron Cowgill from Mill Creek rounded out the top three highest-scoring divers with a third-place score of 445.65.

Here are the men’s records since 1976: 1976 354.85 Moultrie David Howard 1977 411.75 Moultrie David Howard 1978 379.00 Moultrie David Howard 1979 409.90 Moultrie David Howard 1980 441.60 Dunwoody Doug Dawson 1981 515.85 Westminster Craig Ford 1982 417.15 Colquitt Co. Todd Murphy 1983 487.85 Colquitt Co. Todd Murphy 1984 484.20 Colquitt Co. Todd Murphy 1985 443.30 Colquitt Co. Brad Beall 1986 433.90 Colquitt Co. Brad Beall 1987 440.00 Colquitt Co. Brad Beall 1988 483.55 Colquitt Co. Brad Beall 1989 492.60 Westminster Mark Kraus 1990 479.95 Colquitt Co. Adam Terrell 1991 502.45 Colquitt Co. Adam Terrell 1992 497.55 Colquitt Co. Adam Terrell 1993 543.95 Colquitt Co. Adam Terrell 1994 477.50 Colquitt Co. Chad Sheldon 1995 514.00 Colquitt Co. Chad Sheldon 1996 516.80 Colquitt Co. Jud Campbell 1997 538.50 Colquitt Co. Jud Campbell 1998 535.50 Colquitt Co. Clayton Moss 1999 532.35 Colquitt Co. Clayton Moss 4A 2000 542.00 Clarke Central Todd Avery

5A 2001 379.05 Parkview Peter Slaton

5A 2002 319.05 Shiloh Nick Ivey

5A 2003 463.55 Colquitt Co. Eric Winnard

5A 2004 511.45 Colquitt Co. Eric Winnard

5A 2005 472.60 Colquitt Co. Ryan Helms

5A 2006 518.70 Colquitt Co. Ryan Helms

5A 2007 615.00 Colquitt Co. Ryan Helms

By chris

April 2, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

Northside of Warner Robins will be soon joining that list. Now that the cross town rival has weakened, Northside is a dominant program, and will continue to be for a long time. GO EAGLES< CLASS OF 86 Proud of you.

By HANK

April 2, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

DALTON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WINNING SEASONS 1960,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95, 96,97,98,99,2000,01,02,03,04,05,06, 07-?

By Chad

April 2, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

What about Hart Co girls basketball team - 6 straight championships back in the late 80’s early 90’s.

By sopo

April 2, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this

Chris, north- slide may not make the playoffs next year when they have to play the big boys. Lowndes will beat them by 4 touchdowns. keep on rolling VIKES .And Hank, shut up with that weak Sh#$.

By catchaclue

April 2, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this

The fact that Lincoln County football is not on the list is laughable. And that’s 1976-present. Numerous state titles and owner of the state’s longest winning streak. And who’s record did they break ? Their own ! Not to mention the winningest coach in Georgia High School football history and fourth nationally.

By WR4inarow

April 2, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this

Morris from Dalton, I agree! And, fact of the matter is West Rome would more than likely have beaten ANY TEAM in ANY class in 1985/Georgia, Too bad we will never know.You guys have had some good ball teams too over the years for sure. I would have liked to have seen one of these WR teams take on that powerhouse ER team in the 70’s with Greg Gordan, Johnny Tutt & some kid on that team just flat knocked folks out! Can’t remember his name but he later played in the NFL= Cincinnati. I think this must be before this AJC guy’s time. NW Ga boys always seemed tougher than this metro bunch.

By Larry

April 2, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

How can you possibly leave out Lincoln County football under Larry Campbell?

How about the R. E. Lee Rebels and Jim Cavan in the 1960`s?

By Jeff Haws

April 2, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

morris-

Thanks for the comment. Yeah, West Rome had some great teams in the early to mid 80s. Won 4 in a row. You could make a case for them being on the list, no doubt. But the talent level and number of teams capable of winning is much larger now. That’s why I tended to weigh more recent Dynasties in football and men’s basketball more heavily. I guess I did “omit” them, but it wasn’t for lack of looking at them.

Steve-

Yes, 3 straight qualified you. That’s what I’ve been saying. So did 4 in 5 years. And I agree, it could have been a “Take 50” or 30 or whatever. That’s part of why I did it. I like the discussion. I like for people to disagree. Makes things a heck of a lot more interesting than everybody patting me on the back and saying, “I concur, my good man.”

I can defend all my picks on here, but I also recognize my criteria is not the end-all, be-all. If each of you had done this list, we probably wouldn’t get even two that matched perfectly. That’s the fun of this topic. Everybody has their own idea of who should be No. 1 and who should be dropped from the list. Most of those opinions are perfectly legit.

In fact, guys, feel free to give us your own top 10. Disagree with me as much as you like. In fact, I insist that you do.

Thanks again, all. I’ve enjoyed the comments here.

By jason

April 2, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

where in the H—- is the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets ? They won like 6 out of 7 State football Championships in the 90’s. The only freakin school from south Ga. you want to notice is Valdosta. You don’t even want to give Loendes Co. anything for a token half a— credit for what they are accomplishing. An d this coming from one of their biggest rivals, a Syrupmaker.

By Jon

April 2, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

Not having Buford OR Lincoln County on this list is insane!!! Norcross boys basketball? Sure there’s a lot of competition in this state as far as basketball goes, but Buford winning 47 straight FOOTBALL games or Larry Campbell winning all those titles. To me there’s no comparison.

By ron

April 2, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

WEST ROME HIGH SCHOOL 1982,83,84,85. FOUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN A ROW. ONE OF THE GREATEST DYNASTIES IN GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!!!

By CatMomma

April 2, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this

What about Wheeler Boys’ Basketball? Especially since Doug Lipscomb: Region Champs in ‘95,’96,’98,’04,’06,’08. State Champs in ‘94,’02,’04,’05. And not a BB gun among the bunch!

By Jeff Haws

April 2, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this

jason-

Yeah, I took a hard look at TCC during the 90s, but Parkview being the first team in the highest classification to win 3 straight since the early 60s made an impression, and I didn’t want to fill up the list with football. Also, I do mention Lowndes, but they haven’t won 3 in a row, so they couldn’t qualify. And I can assure you, I don’t pay any attention to North/South. I couldn’t have even told you with 100% certainty where a few of these schools were located in the state off the top of my head, and I didn’t plug them into a map because, well, it didn’t matter.

Jon- Buford’s not on there because they only won 3 in a row, and Charlton did the exact same thing right after them. That made what they did look doable. The winning streak was great, but I was mostly looking at titles. Lincoln County had a nice run of 5 out of 6 from 85-90, but that was in the smallest classification and was really in a different era of football in the state.

By Harry Rand

April 2, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this

I don’t know how many consecutive years your talking, but the Thomasville High football teams of the seventies that had William Andrews won several state titles and at least one mythical national title

By Indian215

April 2, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

MHS Wrestling has to be on this list. No questions asked.

Traditional State Champs 89,90,91,92,93,94,95,98,03,07

Dual Champs 02,03,07

Area Champs 82,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,02,03,04,07

34 Individual State Champions 92 Wrestlers Placed 3rd or better at State

Like I said, no questions asked.

By catchaclue

April 2, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this

Yeah, That’s the smallest classification so to h^ll with them, right Jeff ? That small classification produced the likes of Herschel Walker, Garrison Hearst, etc. etc.
And bone up a little on your GA high school sports history.

By Jeff Haws

April 2, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this

Indian215-

Yeah, that one was tough. I thought Jefferson barely trumped them. But man, McEachern was a juggernaut in the 90s. Heck, they’re still among the best wrestling programs in the state. I can definitely see why you’d think they should be on there.

By catchaclue

April 2, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

As for the different era.. Do you not go back to the early 1950’s with your other schools ? You missed one man… admit it !

By Lady Vikings No. 35

April 2, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

Thanks for including the Taylor County Lady Vikings and our wonder years of basketball from 1968-1972 as number 6 in your list of sports dynasties. We are very proud of our state record 132 games in a row. It’s becoming more amazing the longer the consecutive wins record stands - 36 years and counting. As Coach Norman Carter says, “Some say it was easy to do. If it was so easy, why hasn’t any team done it since?”

By TB

April 2, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this

I live in Atlanta where our kids went to high school in the nineties. We all remember the football dynasties but the most awesome one we remember is the Moultrie diving team’s long-time dominance over our Atlanta (and national) teams. I think they began the program in the early 70’s and they still are cranking out winners today—not even Valdosta football can match their record—must be something in the water down there !

By chris

April 2, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this

what abour maya moore and collins hill girls team…

By Jeff Haws

April 2, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Lady Vikings No. 35-

Your comment brings up a good question. The national high school record book has your record at 134 consecutive wins. Is that not correct? You say it’s 132. I’m curious. I went with what the record book says, but I know it’s certainly possible that was a couple of games off.

catchaclue-

Oh, sure I went back to the early 50s with Richmond Academy baseball and Valdosta football. Never said I wouldn’t, just that it’s one thing to consider. The fact that Richmond Academy’s is the second-longest such streak in U.S. history and that Valdosta established itself as the nation’s preeminent football program during those stretches trumped the idea that they were in an older era. Same with the smaller classification. It’s not to say there aren’t great players or great teams in that class. Just that the talent pool is much shallower. It’s not a conversation-ender, but it’s something to consider.

I think I’m doing OK on history. You can, and obviously do, disagree on some of these choices. I’m glad because I like the debate. And you may disagree with my criteria, but I do have criteria. It just becomes more difficult to narrow down when there are so many choices like in this list. As has been said before, it could easily have gone to 30, 40 or 50.

Thanks again for the comments.

By Lady Vikings No. 35

April 2, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this

Jeff, Yes, I’ve seen what you’re referring to in the National High School Sports Record Book. It should be 132, which makes us 4th nationally in consecutive wins. I played in the last 100 of those games and 4 of the 5 state championships. It was great fun!

By Jon

April 2, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

Jeff,

You must take into account that Buford not only has the longest winning streak in GA history and won 3 titles in a row, but also moved up a class to win the second and third of those championships. Also, they just won another title in 2007 by beating their last two opponents by a combined score of 98-0. If you’re giving me the Charlton County argument, then where’s their fourth title in the 00’s? Buford has it. Come on, four state championships in eight years is better than 06-08 Norcross basketball and Buford was the state runner up for two of those four they didn’t win it all. Period. Top 10 dynasty.

By John

April 2, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

What does being in the smallest classification have to do with anything? Last time I checked, Class AAAA has less schools playing football than AAAA, AAA or AA. And, as far as the 1980s being a “different era”, where does that come from? I really think the level of competition was as high or higher then. We’re not talking pre-1967, pre-integration when we talk about the eighties.

By catchaclue

April 2, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

I agree. It’s fun to debate it. However, I do think leaving Lincoln Co. football out of the top ten is a glaring omission. More people than not that know GHSA football would agree.
LCHS, while not nearly the dominating powerhouse they once were, was the “king of the hill” for years on end statewide. If political correctness demands volleyball and cross country, then go ahead and include them. But afer all, this is Georgia where football is still king.

By Dive Daddy

April 2, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

we used to dive against the Couquitt County dive teams and I can assest to the fact that dominated all Georgia schools—large and small since the 70’s. Not only did they win the state categories many times, they won them consistantly for for over 30 years!! An impartial study will clearly show that those South Georgia kids clearly dominated the sport for 30+ years—no other team of any sort can touch that record! It drives our Atlanta teams crazy that those South Georgia farm kids whip our butts on a consistent basis ! AMAZING !!

By Bainbridge Bearcats

April 3, 2008 12:48 AM | Link to this

What coach Pilcher accomplished at TCC in the 90’s should be on this list. In the years to come here at Bainbridge he will do the same.

By davil

April 3, 2008 1:32 AM | Link to this

Nobody…I mean NOBODY is better than the Charkey Cownty Spit Team. They helped fill up Lake Allatoona.

By GA debate

April 3, 2008 1:45 AM | Link to this

I still haven’t seen anybody on this list who can beat Pace’s 21 state championships in what is one of the top three states for debate in the country.

By Jealous in South Georgia

April 3, 2008 1:47 AM | Link to this

I’m from the lowly town of Americus, and even I can admit that the athletic programs at Westminster are amazing every year. Haven’t they won the Director’s Cup every year since 2000? Now that’s amazing.

By Rob

April 3, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

Thanks to WR4inarow for mentioning the East Rome teams of the late 70’s. They were a great team themselves. They won back to back state titles in two different classes. They were close to become part of this list but they would have had to win several more to be apart of it. The guy you are talking about but couldn’t rememer his name is Larry Kinnebrew. He was a man child in this area. People still talk about him around here. You also have to remember Ray Donaldson. He and Kinnebrew both had very successful NFL careers.

By roland

April 3, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

HEY JEFF HAWS, WHAT ABOUT THE WHEELER WILDCATS. Since 1994 their basketball team never loses more than four games a season not to mention the four state titles since then. 2002-2003 and again in 2005 they simply dominated the state and EVEN the best competition states like Texas and New York had to offer.

THEY PLAYERS NEVER GET INTO TROUBLE WITH THE LAW AND MANY OF THEM HAVE GONE ON TO DO PRODUCTIVE THINGS AS WELL AS PLAYING IN THE N.B.A

IS IT BECAUSE OF THEIR “COACH”. I DON’T SEE HOW PARKVIEW AND NORCROSS CAN BE ON THIS LIST AND NOT WHEELER. WHEELER DID JUST PLAY FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP…

By Roland

April 3, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

WHEELER NAMED THE GYM AFTER THEIR COACH AND HE IS STILL COACHING!!!!

AND FOR ANYONE WHO DARES SAY RECRUITING, AL- FAROOQ WHATEVER PLAYED FOR WESLEYAN THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM. CALEB KING GREW UP IN DEKALB COUNTY… I CAN GO ON AND ON.

AJC PLEASE GIVE WHEELER SOME CREDIT FOR ONCE.

By Jeff Haws

April 3, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

John-

That’s a good point. I’m thinking pre-population explosion, but your point is well-taken. I’ve been told by many people that the state has become much more of a football/basketball destination in the past 10-15 years.

catchaclue-

I did want to get other sports included. Not so much out of political correctness but out of being representative of Georgia athletics as a whole. There’s a very good argument for putting Lincoln County in there, though. I agree.

roland-

What Wheeler has done is pretty amazing, but they didn’t meet my criteria of at least 3 titles in a row or 4 out of 5. The fact that they haven’t done it actually enhanced my opinion of Norcross, which has.

By TCC Fan

April 3, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

TCC won 5 titles in 6 years, all right, but the only “big boys” they played on a regular basis during that run was only one of the 3 you mentioned, and it was Colquitt Co. They haven’t played Valdosta High since 1985, and Lowndes wasn’t on the schedule until 1998-99, after the TCC run was over. We only scrimmage Lowndes in the pre-season now, and we didnt even do that well against Colquitt during our title runs. We won in 95, when we didnt even win a title, and we beat them in 97, when we did win a title. We lost to them all the other years. There were too many 1-AAA teams in the region back then for us to be able to play a lot of non-region teams. Now, as for the Lakeside High comment, Your team made a trip to TCC back in 1996 to play for the AAA title, and you left Thomas County with your tails dragging after you got dismantled by a score of 41-7. That means you didnt win any title in the mid 90s. All you did was tie Kendrick for a title in 1991. Just about every other year during the decade of the 90s, the AAA winner came from down South. Lakeside dynasty, my A**!

By mark

April 3, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Jeff, great topic, did not research this to good due to all the history in Georgia High School Sports. Volleyball is not old enough, Cross country no competition, Wrestling close to not being old enough. Girls tennis (NO)
Actual State Titles Football Valdosta 19 Lowndes 5, 13 Lincoln, 6 Carrollton Baseball 7 Richmond Academy 7 Columbus, 6 Americus, 6 Gainesville Basketball Lanier 15, Savannah 10 Sw Macon 6, Westover 5, 5 Mitchell Baker Track 20 Carrollton , 7 Sw Dekalb Wrestling 12 Jefferson 12 Mceachen Golf 8 Columbus, 12 Glynn Acadmey, 13 Athens Acamdey Lowest Class.

You could talk about this for days.If you go by just State Titles Lanier and Carrollton, and Valdosta are top in all Sports combined

By downsouth

April 3, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

I know Cook isn’t a dynasty, but they’re baseball program has made the playoffs for 17 straight years, and in that span won 8 region titles, played in 8 Final Fours, 13 Elite 8 appearances, three State Championship Appearances, and won two State Championships. The 2000 State Championship team was one of the best teams in AA ball history.

By downsouth

April 3, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

One other thing about Cook High basebal, they don’t “recruit.” If anything, they lose baseball talent as well as football to Valdosta and Lowndes, who are 20 miles south of them.

By Inglis Athens

April 3, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

It’s funny how all of these schools up here in the atl area forget they use to have to come thru athens the classic city in the late 70’s early 80’s and 90’s to play the galdiators in order to even play valdosta or make it to a sate championship game let alone win the region. Clarke Central baby for life oh for those that do not know check the books we have state titles and national titles under billy henderson respect the old school.

By Donavon

April 3, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

So thats all you need to be a reporter for sports is a computer and a DART BOARD. Go figure. We all would like to think that the high school you went to should be in the top ten. But theres only 10 spots and how many sports. But you limited your list to 3. No golf, Diving, soccer. So please put the darts down and do your job.

By Pack7671

April 4, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

It was mentioned earlier but Marist Baseball has won 10 state titles, more than any other team in the state regardless of classification. Marist Football has made the playoffs something like 25 years in a row. The Marist girls tennis team streak was incredible!!!

By JakeJake

April 4, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Jeff, Thank you for writing the article. The whining and moaning is typical of today’s society. Instead of coming up with their own top 10, the complainers would rather discourage yours. We can all agree to disagree however until one of these whiners comes up with a better list, they are just a wannabe. Your article was interesting and thought provoking. Moreover, you asked folks at the end to come up with their Goliaths. Instead, they ridicule. Get up off your butts complainers do some research and compile a better list. Wait, that’s too hard! They rather sit and complain…

By Best of the Weak

April 4, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

This “Best of the Weak” poll is real impressive….yawn but guess you have to fill the Georgia sports page with something. Just read it with the understanding that the best state for high school sports is now and has been for generations, TEXAS!! PS. I was able to attend the AAAAA basketball finals here and then catch the AAAAA semi-finals in Austin and Norcross would have lost soundly to all four of the Texas semi-finalist teams. There’s no comparison to the overall Texas talent level. Bigger, faster and more of ‘em.

By Dan

April 4, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

To idiotic TCC fan.

Yeah, you guys kicked our a* in football in 1996. I remember it well, b/c I played for that Lakeside team in 1996. And I definately feel that Thomas County Central should be mentioned in this list b/c they had some great teams in the 1990’s. With that being said, our school would have kicked your a* in every other sport( basketball, wrestling, baseball, soccer, swimming). Unlike in Thomasville( which is a garbage town might I add), there is actually stuff to do in Atlanta, therefore the town doesn’t shut down when football is being played. As for your stupid ” South Georgia football” comment, there have been some great teams from North Georgia( Parkview,Brookwood, Peachtree Ridge, Roswell, Marist, Buford) that have won state championships.So this “South Georgia” dominance is a myth. Great teams win regardless of where they play.

By Derwood

April 4, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

all of you people are nuts.

By readywhenur

April 4, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

How ya doin’ best of the weak ? Found something for ya buddy. delta.com these guys fly to Texas everyday, enjoy!

By Tejas go Homas

April 4, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Yesiree Best of the Weak, Texas has the best of everything. When I think of culture and intellect, I think of Houston and Dallas. And lord knows the best representation of Texas’ contribution to mankind is the mental giant in the White House today.

However, your contribution to this forum is just as provocative. Comparing a state with a population of 24 million to a state with the population of 9.5 million. Perhaps one state has a larger base of athletes to participate?

Maybe if you researched a bit you would find per capita Georgia is higher ranked than Texas in turning out Division 1 and professional players in both football and basketball.

But don’t let facts ruin your little dream. Texas is best at turning out right wings, nut jobs and internet fiction writers.

By bob

April 4, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

marietta boys and girls track & field

By Camden Boy

April 4, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

i guess 58 straight regular season wins, 4 dome apperances since 2002 including 3 in a row (2002-2004) number 1 scoring offense and defense in 2007, best ever scoring defense in 2003 (9 shut outs under 30 pts all season) dont mean anything cause were not from atlanta!! well at least you gave valdosta number 1 and not parkview or some other program thats no better or worse than camden county.. but look out next year, the entire team minus 8 seniors (and the juniors behind them got plenty of playing time)is coming back for another season of reign and terror for georgia, alabama (hoover), and florida (columbia) football teams alike. not to mention a number 9 USA Today national Ranking in 2003 and a number 6 USA Today national ranking in 2004. honestly when will you take us seriously??

By Take You Seriously You Say?

April 4, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

when will you take us seriously?? Camden Boy you got to be kidding. Camden County is the only true AAAAA size school in their region. All the other schools are ‘playing up’. Stop playing a AAAA and AAA region schedule and have the same success then the rest of the state will take you serious. Your won/loss record is bloated. PS You guys have only play .500 against schools your size over the years. Now take that seriously.

By Best Record

April 4, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

How about 15 straight state championships by Our Lady of Heifers in cow-chip field hockey? Will never be surpassed! This is right up there with Valdosta still living in the past of 30 years ago.

By Kevin

April 5, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

Take a look at what Pete Higgins has managed with swimming at Westminster over the last 40 years!

By michael

April 6, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

if WEST ROME is not on this list no one in this state knows anything about sports

By Delvin Wilson

April 6, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

So I guess Southwest-Macon is just nonexistent in the minds of the people who compiled this list. Oh, by the way, on those dominating teams Norm Nixon, Jeff Malone, Sharone Wright, and Chris Robinson made it to the pros. Not bad for a city of Macon’s size to produce top notch athletes.

By sgt chris

April 7, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

as usual..atlanta bias..didnt even take the time to do thorough research…parkview? norcross?? come on…were those really dynasties?? every school goes through a nice stretch every now and then…if you have parkview in there, why not put the lagrange teams of the late 90s and early 2000 in there somewhere..they were on the same level

By TG

April 7, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

Definition of Dynasty: A family or group that maintains power for several generations…

That being said, I don’t think you can call 3 championships in a row a dynasty unless it’s surrounded by decades of domination and championships. Only three teams on your list include more than a decade of accomplishments (ironically the top three).

Your list is in no way reflective of the top 10 dynasties in this state… Try again.

By its on

April 7, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

No one is talking about Charlton County

By Rick B

April 8, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

NO WAY a list like this can leave off Southwest Macon Basketball in the 70’s and 80’s……

By Jerry

April 9, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

Jeff: Thanks for the great article and stirring the emotions across the state. I just want to comment on what Rocky Face said way back at the top of this post. That sort of “recruiting” charge is whinning b.s.!! That has been the cry from the north end of Whitfield county since they started playing football. The young men mentioned from Murray county moved to Dalton to get out of an abysmal situation in Chatsworth!

By the way, Dalton has only had 3 losing seasons since 1948!!

By TCC Fan

April 9, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

To idiot Lakeside fan……Scoreboard, buddy !! Oh, and about Thomasville being a garbage town? Oh, yes, I would MUCH rather live in an area where I am likely to get mugged or killed by thugs just for going to the mail box. I think I would rather stay where I am able to walk the streets any time of day or night without having to worry about such foolishness. The fact that you choose to stay in that cesspool of a city proves you are a loser like your High School team was back in 1996. Oh, and check the record book, buddy…..in the decade of the 90s in AAA, all the champions came from down South except for 1991 and 1995….Please get over those unresolved feelings of anger you still carry from the a** kicking you were given at the hands of TCC.

By Joe

April 9, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with dog08. Hart Co girls bball was uber dominant in the late 80’s - early 90’s. Also, how can Lincoln Co football be omitted???

By Tony Conticelli

April 9, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

I am a former Marist parent and even I would say the Pius boys soccer program in the late 1990’s early 2000’s was a dynasty. It did not matter what classification they played in, they won a slew of region and state championships. It’s a shame that the head coach during those years got himself into trouble.

By kevius bass

April 14, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

All I can Say is AMERICUS HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS FOOTBALL TEAM i up there with Valdosta high school. Look at the state championship, State records held by players, and the well known players that came from Americus High, ( victor Green, Dan Reeves, Chan Gailey, Leonard Pope. Just to Name a few)

By kevius bass

April 14, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

All I can Say is AMERICUS HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS FOOTBALL TEAM is up there with Valdosta high school. Look at the state championship, State records held by players, and the well known players that came from Americus High, ( victor Green, Dan Reeves, Chan Gailey, Leonard Pope. Just to Name a few)

By Tony

April 30, 2008 4:55 AM | Link to this

Thank you for recognizing Hogansville High basketball dynasty one of the glaring omissions. The three consecutive Class B State championships (‘70, ‘71, & ‘72) and four championships (’70, ’71, ’72, ’74) in five years clearly established Hogansville as the state’s first boys basketball dynasty in the modern era. John is correct. In 1973, they finished only second in the state to their regional rival, West Point.
In fact, region 5B produced six of the ten Class B state champions in the 1970’s by three different schools. Two of those state champion games included regional championship rematches.
Nonetheless, this school closed its’ doors in 1996, but not before winning the Class A State Champion for one last final time in Macon Coliseum. It was truly a story book ending for the school and the town. That Green Wave pride and tradition lives on!!!

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May 13, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this

Randolph-Clay High School 2003-2008?

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By jammie brooks

June 27, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

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By jammie brooks

June 27, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

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June 27, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

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By John Mooe

July 17, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

I’m kind of shocked that Dalton did not get an honorable mention. With the winningest season of any high school football team in the state of Georgia. Go Catamounts.

By Derrick Brown

February 22, 2009 12:24 AM | Link to this

MITCHELL-BAKER is the best school to go tho GA and we have 6 state ships that we very close to being back to back but three were back to back and all of them were in 10years so dont talk bout great with out talking about MBHS aiht get at me………

By Ray Jones

March 13, 2009 1:02 AM | Link to this

Warner Robins Football should be among the Dynasties in Ga football from the mid 70s to when Davis Left and moved to Macon. This is a huge story of a Middle class , mostly Blue Collar Govt, employees that help create a football dynasty in Middle Ga. 10.00 and 20.00 dollar donations, hard work, tradition, was embedded in the kids from Warner Robins and Northside. One or the other was always in the high school regions and state games, Record is very impressive. BUT LOOK at the coach and the town that made it