Prep Zone

By Calvin Goss

November 11, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

On Wednesday Nov. 12 @ 11:30am at Mays High School, Morgan Goss, a senior on the girl’s basketball team at Mays High School will be signing a national letter of intent to attend the University of South Carolina at Upstate. Morgan a 5’5” point guard is very excited about her opportunity to play at the next level for the Lady Spartans and head coach Tammy George. USC-Upstate is a Division 1 school located in Spartanburg, SC and is a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. Morgan is the daughter of Calvin and Kathy Goss. Morgan’s older sister, Lauren was a Georgia High School All-Star that attended Johnson C. Smith University on basketball scholarship and her older brother, Calvin was a Metro Atlanta High School All-Star and is currently on scholarship and starting point guard for Clayton State University. Morgan has had an outstanding high school and AAU career and is excited about the upcoming season at Mays under new head coach Natasha Harrigan.

By Alumni of Mays

November 11, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

Always proud of a Raider! Congrats!

By Dana

November 11, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

Kyra Crosby Senior Power Forward at John McEachern High School in Powder Springs will be signing her NLI to West Virginia University in the Big East. Congratulations Kyra! We love you and you deserve this for all. Of your hard work!

By nhsfan

November 12, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

raymond beno has commited to georgia tech. and will be a great offensive line for all of us to watch in the future. newnan has a great team with a bunch of boys that will commit with good offers by the end of the season. see ya at the dome. go cougers.

By bambam

November 12, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

congrats to steven coleman of sandy creek high school who will be playing football next fall for urban meyer and the florida gators!!!!! way to go proud of you

By Berkmar Patriots

November 12, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Berkmar High School would like to congratulate two of its womens basketball players. Brittany McDonald, a forward, will sign with Tulane University this afternooon. Gabby Harvey, a guard, has committed to Tusculum College and will sign them on Friday.

Congratulations to these two outstanding young student-athletes! Good luck with your senior seasons!

By coach

November 12, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Kyra Crosby on signing with the University of West Virginia.I know that you will go up there and make everyone proud.Also the check is in the mail for this month lol…..

By Daddy2

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

I would like to congratulate Jasmine Blain from N.Cobb High School for signing with Georgia Tech.Make sure you stay focused and make everyone proud.Yours is still bigger than mine.

By By Aunt TT Your #1 Fan

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

I would like to congratulate Morgan Toles from Sandy Creek High School for signing with the University Of Auburn Lady Tigers (War Eagles). Morgan, I remember when you were five years old and you said to me Aunt TT look at my basketball form. I responded by saying that look’s good don’t change a thing. I have enjoyed watching you play basketball your whole life and look forward to seeing you at the next level. Study hard, play hard and enjoy it. Love ya, Aunt TT

By dawgs

November 12, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

anne marie armstrong to Georgia

By Trojanboy09

November 12, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Demario Bennett from Coffee High School is commited to play for steve spurrier University of South Carolina

By Roger

November 12, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

Tulane Men’s Basketball Signs Jordan Callahan, Aaron Holmes to National Letters-of-Intent Green Wave inks one of the top Point Guards in Georgia; a former consensus top-50 national player New Orleans – Tulane University head men’s basketball coach Dave Dickerson announced today the signing of two standout basketball players- Jordan Callahan and Aaron Holmes- to national letters-of-intent on the first day of national signing day.

“Our staff has done a great job of identifying our needs and most importantly signing two significant players who will help us immediately and really give our program a very bright future,” Dickerson said. “Jordan and Aaron really solidify our guard positions for the next two to three years, and we can now focus on replacing the talent we are losing in our frontcourt.”

Callahan is a 5-11, 170-pound point guard who graduated from Blessed Trinity in Roswell, Ga., in 2008 and is currently enrolled at The New Hampton School, a prep school in New Hampton, New Hampshire.

As a high school star at Blessed Trinity under head coach Brian Marks, he led the team to a 48-10 overall record during his final two years and earned honorable mention all-state and team MVP honors both seasons. During his senior campaign, Callahan averaged 14.3 points and 4.8 assists per game and set the school’s single-season scoring mark with 443 points. He guided his team to a regional runner-up finish and to the state tournament “Sweet 16.” Callahan was named to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association State Senior All-Star Team, the Roswell Beacon first team, the All-Fulton County second team, and was selected as the Roswell Neighbor North Fulton County MVP.

“Jordan reminds me a lot of a bigger version of our own Kevin Sims. He knows how to run a team very well, he can score, he is an above-average shooter from the perimeter and has very decisive decision making. He will be a great asset to our program,” Dickerson said.

Callahan averaged 13.5 points and 4.2 assists and set his prep career single game scoring mark with 27 points vs. South Gwinnett as a junior. He played AAU basketball for the nationally-known Georgia Starts under Norman Parker.

ESPN.com graded Callahan with a 91, which according to their system classifies him as an Immediate Impact Prospect Player level (Demonstrates rare abilities and has the potential to start as a freshman for a national, top-25 program).

“I am very happy to be a part of the Tulane family and am looking forward to starting my collegiate career at Tulane next year,” Callahan said. “Tulane has high quality academics and I really liked the city of New Orleans and its location since it’s only six hours from home, and it plays in a good conference. I want to do whatever I can to help the team. As a point guard, I have to be a vocal leader, a good shooter and a coach on the floor, and I look forward to that opportunity.”

“Jordan is a consummate team player,” Blessed Trinity head coach Brian Marks said. “He was a floor leader for us over the past two seasons. He was a major reason why we went 48-10 over the past two years. He is an excellent ball handler, has great court vision, can score from anywhere on the floor by shooting three-pointers, pulling up for mid-range jumpers or penetrating all the way to the basket. He is a proven winner and has an outstanding work ethic and a very positive attitude. Furthermore, he is one of the most respectful young men I have ever coached.”

A 6-5, 195-pound shooting guard from St. Petersburg, Fla., and 2006 graduate of St. Petersburg Catholic, Holmes originally signed with Florida State out of high school, but transferred to South Florida following his first semester. After sitting out one full year due to NCAA Transfer rules, he played in 18 conference games with the Bulls, but left USF after the 2007-08 campaign due to a coaching change. Holmes is currently enrolled at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Fla., and will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Rated as a top 50 national prospect as a senior, Holmes scored 2,748 career points, the most in school history, and led St. Petersburg Catholic to four straight district titles and three trips to the state Final Four. He is the only player to be named All-Suncoast Player of the Year three times by the St. Petersburg Times (2004-06), and was also runner-up for Florida’s Mr. Basketball in 2006. He also led his AAU team to the Showtime National title.

“Throughout his career, Aaron has been a proven player both in high school and in college. He brings instant credibility as a player that can come in from day one and become a force to be reckoned with for our opponents. He is a student of the game and a relentless worker. We expect Aaron to have a great career at Tulane,” Dickerson said.

Holmes was named to the Florida Sports Writers Association Class 3A boys All-State basketball first team as a senior in 2005-06, and also as a junior in 2004-05. In his sophomore season he was named to the Class 3A Boys all-state basketball second team when he averaged 22 points a game in 2003-04.

Holmes helped lead SPC to 100 victories during his four-year career, and scored in double figures in each game during his senior season. He averaged 27.4 point per game and led his team to a 27-4 record during his final prep campaign.

Holmes averaged 26.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per outing and reached the 40-point plateau twice as a junior, including his career-high of 46 points against Florida Prep. He averaged 12.8 points per contest and earned all-state honorable mention honors as a freshman.

“Aaron is a very talented and outstanding basketball player,” said Chris Mowry, head basketball coach at Santa Fe Community College. “He is a gym rat and a very hard worker both in practice and outside of practice. He is a very coachable player who takes a great approach to both class and basketball, and has a desire to be the best basketball player he can possibly be. Aaron has a great personality and is a very likeable person, and we are very happy to have him as a part of our program for this year. I believe he will be a great addition to the Tulane basketball family next year and he is the type of person that the Tulane University faculty and staff will enjoy getting to know and work with and will someday be proud to call a Tulane alumnus.”

By Mr Bull

November 12, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

It’s Offical!! Student athlete Bull Winkle just signed a full scholarship to What’s A Matter U. We all wish Bull success in his college athletic career.

By Sidnole

November 13, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to Maggie Siddons of Harrison High School for signing to play golf for Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN next Fall. You’ve worked hard young lady. May God’s grace shine over you as you move on to this next chapter in your life.

By rebel1

November 13, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Congrats to Kyle Farmer at Marist High School who signed yesterday with UGA for baseball. Good luck to Kyle and the Marist War Eagle football team as he leads them at quarterback in their first playoff game this Friday night.

By Parkview Coach

November 13, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

This afternoon at Parkview High School, three senior swimmers will be signing collegiate letters of intent. Haley Staubach, a backstroker, will be signing with the University of South Carolina. Elizabeth Charter, a butterflyer and sprinter, will be signing with Gardner-Webb University. Parkview swimming phenom Andrew Ruffing will be signing with Auburn University.

Parkview has been lucky to enjoy a fantastic swimming tradition, but never before has the school had so many swimmers sign early. This is a momentous event, one that we are all extremely proud of. If you happen to know any of these three swimmers, congratulate them. They represent the best of Parkview swimming.

By Alicia Chandler

November 13, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Mariah Chandler at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, Class 09 for signing with Baylor University on Nov.12,2008. I am very proud of my daughter’s choice of colleges and all of her achievements. She is going to be a great team player with the LadyBears and I know that Coach Mulkey is going to be a great coach for all of her players.

Congrats your Mother with Love Alicia Chandler

By Coach D

November 13, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

Mariah,I’m glad you listened to me and went to Baylor since it is in my home state lol….I really wish you well and I’m looking forward to hearing and seeing big things from you and your sidekick brittney in the future (national championship).Maybe your junior year you may have one of the top point guards coming out in 2011 playing with you (smile).May God Bless you,good luck,and make us proud.

By Minister LSmith

November 13, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

It’s Offical!! Sharmesia(Too Tall)Smith of Jonesboro High School has just signed a full scholarship to Mercer University for the Women’s Basketball Team. I wish you well in the coming years and I love you very Much! Keep your eyes on God, give him all the Praise and Glory and he will continue to Bless You!!

By Tonya Jackson

November 13, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Jerlissa Taylor of Douglas County High School who will be playing basketball next year for Georgia State. Remember once a Lady Tiger always a Lady Tiger!

By Ty

November 13, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to all my Angels:

For college softball:

• Katie Rietkovich, South Effingham County High School signed with the University of Georgia
• Tabatha Douberly, Effingham County High School signed with Georgia Southern University
• Erin Wilson, Savannah Christian signed with Georgia Perimeter
• Brandi Brewer, Crisp County Academy signed with Georgia Perimeter,
• Kali Carswell, Harrison High School signed with Georgia College and State University
• Camille Hill, Marietta High School signed with Elon College

WAY TO GO ANGELS!

By Chris Whitfield

November 13, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Just got an e-mail from Whitefield Academy. Congrats to golfer Charlie Harrison, who is signing with Wake Forest, and baseball player Kenny Straus, who is headed to Duke.

By Hannah Thompson

November 13, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to Mariah Chandler! Your SACA Family loves you!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Patrice Francis Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy Telephone Number: 404-346-2080 Fax Number: 404-346-2085

Web site address www.sacanet.com

Atlanta , Georgia , November 13, 2008 —

Mariah Chandler, senior at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy , will be signing to Baylor University (the Bears) on a four year, full tuition paid scholarship. Mariah is ranked second in the nation as a forward and 17th in the nation as an overall basketball player. She will be under the tutelage of the famous women’s basketball head Coach Kim Mulkey. This historical signing will take place at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy in the Dwight D. Howard II Gymnasium on Friday, November 14, 2008 promptly at 9 am .

Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy is a fully accredited private school, ranging from Early Learning Center through 12th grade. Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy was established in 1986 by Pastor Wayne C. Thompson. At Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy , they believe that faith is mixed with learning.

For additional information, to RSVP or to receive a copy of this release, please contact: Patrice Francis at (404) 346 -2080

Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy is located at 3911 Campbellton Rd., SW Atlanta , GA 30331 just off of 285.

By fan

November 14, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

congratulations to kristin Nash one of Georgia’s best kept secrets on signing with belmont university. all of your hard work was not in van and you are a winner inside and out. signing took place in a filled room of family and friends as Kristin signed to play for Tony Cross, one of the nations winnest coaches. Best wishes K-Nash on the beginning of a great career!!!

By mom

November 14, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Kristin Nash A present from GOD. I have watched you grow and mature on and off the court. You have done extremely well in the class room as well as on the basketball court. The road was not easy, but your desire to excel surpassed all obstacles in the way. GOD’s speed on your continued journey as you travel to Nashville to play for Belmont University with Tony Cross and the Lady Bruins. I am blessed to have to as a daughter and as a player. Love

Mom Dunwoody High School

By DAD

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

Words cannot express the pride I feel for all her accomplishments. Chapel Hill senior Sara Sikes signs National letter of Intent Wednesday to play softball in the SEC for the University of Georgia. Her dreams are big but her personality remains modest.God be with you and bless you as you follow your dreams.I will remain your biggest fan #1. Love Dad

By By Sisters

November 14, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

Union Grove Senior, Caitlin Jordan, signed her NLI Thursday to play softball for Ga Tech. Way to go Cait—

By Rel

November 15, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

Ccngratulations, Manny of Tucker High on signing with Virginia tech. Basketball on Wed. Nov. 12th. Good Luck.

By Doc

November 18, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

You should be considering Hutson Mason QB for Lasssiter HS as the player of the year! Since when does a junior throw for 3400 yards in a season and 26 TD’s on a 70% completion rate and he still not done. Wake up sports media the best QB in a long time is sitting right in front of you and no one wants to write or talk about him. Get with the program. All we can read about is running backs from Etowah, Walton, Milton or Harrison. Doc

By Warhawk

November 18, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this

“Since when does a junior throw for 3400 yards in a season and 26 TDs”? Last year, when Drew Little of Henry Co. threw for 3172 yards and 41 TDs. Little is about 350 yards away from the all-time state high school career passing yardage record of 9062.

Congratulations to all of the signees listed!

By hammer

November 20, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

Congrats, To K. Hall Univeristy of Tennessee D. Brunson Hampton University. Both Redan H/S Seniors

By BleedBlue

November 21, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to Kevin Dukes who signed with Bethune and Adrien Coleman who signed with Alabama-Birmingham from Stephenson High School. It’s finally here! Make the most of this opportunity.

By Uncle Cliff

December 10, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

Just got word that Ryan Storms (starting center for East Coweta High School football) has commited to Furman Univ. Originally commited to Navy, he was not totally certain about the military commitment that would follow though he would proudly serve his country if he had to. Ryan is my nephew and all of us back in Texas are so proud of him and wished we could have watched him play here. However, we hear that Coweta County, Ga. has some of the best high school football teams in Ga.!!Ryan, we really thought you might go after a rodeo scholarship, can you still rope calves and steers at Furman or would the football coaches frown on that? Take care and God bless you as you prepare to head to S. Carolina and become a Paladin - should have known it would be a mascot that rides a horse!! See you in Texas for Christmas! Love, Uncle Cliff

By MOM

December 17, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

To Be added to all the above kids, congratulations on your achievements athletically and academically. Now I would like to give a big mom congratulations to my son Adam Calhoun, of Newnan High School, who also has committed to Alabama State. At 6’7” 335 he will be a good lineman for ASU as well.God is good all the time.

By Camden #99

December 28, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this

Camdens 6’5 TE RYAN ATTAWAY signed a D1 scholarship with Memphis a few weeks back. Congrats

By Yale

January 18, 2009 6:46 AM | Link to this

Just want to say i`m glad i found this site. I am from Japan and also now am reading in English, tell me whether I wrote the following sentence: “You heard the word from friends, parents, and pundits if you want a good job, you need a fabulous.”

With respect :-D, Yale.

By JB

January 21, 2009 9:04 AM | Link to this

Evan Swindall from LaFayette High School has committed to Ole Miss.

By JB

January 21, 2009 9:05 AM | Link to this

Evan Swindall from LaFayette High School has committed to Ole Miss. He can play any of the offensive line positions, but he will more than likely be Center there. Congrats Evan.

By Bill

January 31, 2009 7:26 PM | Link to this

I came across this unique website where athletes can showcase their talent to the world. It’s a public site where you don’t need a login and password to view athletes. The profile page hosts a video player, bio section, action photos, and links to specific article. It’s a clean set up and if your a athlete or parents trying to generate more exposure, check it out. http//:www.officialplayerwatch.com. They also have a service for creating a highlight video…. Go John McEachern High!

By sportsgal

February 8, 2009 3:58 PM | Link to this

Marist senior Lauren Pfohl signed to swim at Tulane University. Congrats to Lauren!