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By Wesleyan Fan

January 9, 2009 3:35 PM | Link to this

Guys side, Centennial is on fire and Lorenzo Brown is a player. I am hoping and looking forward to a **Norcross-Centennial REMATCH somewhere in the playoffs this season.

Milton is on point right now, but their coach is one of the best in the state so it was only time…

South Atlanta and Derrick Favors are absolutely filthy. They tore it up in Indiana over the holidays. These two teams are top notch.

There are some solid girls teams this season. Parkview looks hot in AAAAA. Watch out for Norcross. With transfers and their top notch coach, they will only get better this season. Look for them to go deep in state.

Smaller metro teams for guys have some solid teams Greenforest, Whitefield, and Paidea in A. GAC and Blessed Trinity are really tough right now in AA and have given some top notch teams trouble.

Too bad we do not play GAC this year. That is a rivalry game that I will miss. There were more than 2500 fans at all three games played against them last year. Region Championships were standing room only.

By Devil Lover

January 9, 2009 10:09 PM | Link to this

**WELL IT IS TIME FOR BASKETBALL TO TAKE THE BIG STAGE AND THIS YEAR SHOULD BE ANOTHER OUTSTANDING YEAR.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE BIG QUESTIONS THAT NEED TO BE ANSWERED IN.**

WILL SOUTH ATLANTA FINAL WIN A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP? LET HOPE SO WITH THE TALENT IT HAS.

WILL WHEELER STEP UP THIS YEAR AND WIN THE BIG ONE WHICH HAS ELUDED THEM FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS?

CAN NORCROSS DO SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN DONE A BY 5A TEAM IN GA…WIN FOUR STRAIGHT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS?

CAN CENTENNIAL WIN THEIR FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR LORENO BROWN IN HIS LAST YEAR?

CAN MILTON OR WALTON SURPRISE THE DOMINENT USUAL PROGRAM TO GET TO THE FINAL DANCE?

CAN MCEACHERN WHO IS BEING PICKED BY MOST TO WIN IT ALL THIS YEAR KEEP ITS FOCUS THROUGH THE FINAL GAME?

I GUESS WE WILL JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE.

By Michael

January 9, 2009 10:14 PM | Link to this

I believe Walton will be in the running at the end of the season. It is my opinion having graduated from Walton in 81’ and followed the Raiders all these years that this years team is the most talented in school history. Just watched them score 100 tonight and they have some skills.

I don’t want to exclude anyone because I have only seen the team play once this year, but Ryan Harrow is the energizer rabbit and I only wish Ga Tech had this high school junior on their team right now. I have no connection to him other than my alumni status, but this young man is a thrill to watch. I will leave it at that.

Of course Glen Rice is as advertised and looks like a real winnner, but I went to see him play and ended up getting excited watching Harrow. There was a standing ovation for Harrow on one of his 2nd half shots that I must say was one of the prettiest and smoothest maneuvers and lay-up through thick line of defenders I have ever seen.

Walton has a nice point guard too and he can put down the threes if someone isn’t in his face.

They may not be a state Champion in the making, but they make this alum proud and I am going to expect to see them among the top 5-10 teams in AAAAA.

By Lashae

January 9, 2009 11:43 PM | Link to this

You guys are totally missing South Gwinnett!! Hello, check the record maybe?

By Scoutoftheyear

January 10, 2009 1:20 AM | Link to this

South Atlanta Best team in the state Period!!

By Coweta County

January 10, 2009 7:15 AM | Link to this

Northgates girls basketball team is on the rise and are very good. After years of pain, Coach Trucks has them on the move. The boys program has yet to have a winning season in eight years. Fans want change but Admin. loves the coach. Kids continue to suffer.

By jc

January 10, 2009 9:47 AM | Link to this

High School BB is boring. I would rather watch paint dry. the only sport is Football. Come on August.

By black

January 10, 2009 5:40 PM | Link to this

Black is back for another round. I am glad football season is over. Well, lets see what we have in dekalb county. Look at Dunwoody, didn’t I tell u the truth last year, folks. I told u to wait and see when the recruits leave. The real Dunwoody stand up!!!!

By Devil Lover

January 10, 2009 10:30 PM | Link to this

Here are my picks for 5A State Champions. The champion will most likely come from the first group however don’t count out the second group.

First group: Centennial, McEachern or Wheeler

Second group: Walton, Norcross or Milton

For Norcross to win their fourth straight championship, which has not been done at the 5A level before, they will probably have to beat either wheeler or centennial in the qtr finals after beating Walton or Milton in the second rd.

By Destiny

January 11, 2009 10:08 AM | Link to this

THE MAYS LADY RAIDERS ARE BEING COMPLETELY OVERLOOKED THIS YEAR. WITH A 15-0 RECORD, THEY WILL BE GREAT CONTENDERS IN THE STATE!!! CHECK THE RECORDS AND COME OUT AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!

By dback16

January 11, 2009 6:43 PM | Link to this

Mays being overlooked is an understatement. A state championship, then a final four, then an elite eight, now undefeated. The boys is just as much impressive, but still no ink! Politics!!! Who are their players? Who are the coaches? There has to be talent there!!! I’ve seen every division play from A to AAAAA this year on the boys and girls side. What took so long for this thread?!! We’re halfway through the season. As far as jc is concerned, you don’t enjoy fundamentals, just the oohs and ahhhs!

By ATL FALCON

January 11, 2009 8:17 PM | Link to this

WELL DONT COUNT NSC….CARVER(ATLANTA)..THEY WILL TAKE A TROPHY HOME

By FATMAN

January 11, 2009 9:05 PM | Link to this

On the girls side in class A Wesleyan all the way-no other team is close to them. AA girls Buford will win it all—game of the year Jan 31th Buford at Wesleyan (girls-) Ga.signee vs Auburn signee—The winner rules Gwinnett—-

By Destiny

January 11, 2009 10:12 PM | Link to this

The Mays Lady Raiders won last night so now they are 16-0! They have lots of talent from the point guard to the post players. They just have what it takes, in my opinion. It seems like they have a new coaching staff also. The boys are quite impressive also.

By Big Time

January 12, 2009 12:31 PM | Link to this

GAC and Blessed Trinity are really tough right now in AA BUT they have nothing for Dublin. Dublin is 12 deep, plays full-court defense the entire game and shoots the 3 better than any team I have seen in a while. They have won all but 2 games by 25 points or better. The only loss of the season was to Collins Hills in the Kreul Classic in Florida. They beat the best team in Florida’s highest classification in this tournament. The AJC did absolutely no coverage on this tournament which was surprising since Collins Hills was in the tournament and won it. Also when will the AJC rankings come out. It is January. It is okay to put Dublin # 3 because you want to rank GAC and Blessed Trinity 1 & 2. We will show you in Macon who number #1 is. GO IRISH!!!!

By Wolverine

January 12, 2009 12:37 PM | Link to this

Like football, Region 6-AAAA is the toughest in the state. Top-Ranked Miller Grove, led by Mfon Udofia, point guard Malcolm Frank and 6-foot-8 freshman sensation Toney Parker, is the cataylst of a competitive Region with No. 2 Tucker and the state sleeper Marist-which upset Tucker on Friday-not far behind. The rest of AAAA is a toss-up. Somebody, however, will step up. In AAA, South Atlanta, is the favorite, but you cannot sleep on DEFENDING CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPION COLUMBIA. Yes, they lost Travis Leslie, but the Eagles, ranked No.2 in the state with a 13-1 record are coached by one of the state’s top coaches. Coaching is going to win the title. Bottom line, Columbia wins the big games. When was the last time South Atlanta won a big game???

By I LOVE YANCY

January 12, 2009 1:37 PM | Link to this

McEachern ASSISTANT COACH BO “YANCY” ABNEY WILL HELP TAKE THE INDIANS ALL THE WAY THIS YEAR!!!

By rodney pitts

January 12, 2009 5:01 PM | Link to this

The Wilkinson Co. Warriors are going to be a force in macon this year. We took down Hancock this past weekend and over the christmas break wilco also went to florida and took on some heavy hitters we came out 1-2. Oh yea hats off to Dublin you gave us a great wake-up call thanks a lot and good luck on your quest also and to all of the poeple who think we fell off we’ll see you in DA MAC-TOWN BABY WILCO ALL DA WAY

By big l

January 12, 2009 6:00 PM | Link to this

TURNER COUNTY HAS EVERYTHING TO SAY ABOUT THAT WILCO. WHO ELSE IN THE STATE IS ALLOWING ONLY 41 POINTS PER GAME? DON’T LOOK FORWARD TO ADVANCING TO STATE BUB. THAT GOES FOR HANCOCK TOO BY THE WAY.

By Phatcat82

January 12, 2009 6:09 PM | Link to this

Is there a state ranking for basketball? I know it is a matter of opinion and I am just curious. Valdosta has a decent team for the south georgia area, when we get to Macon or Atlanta then we can see what we really have. Jay Rome and company are not bad at all.

By SportsFan31313

January 12, 2009 8:04 PM | Link to this

Region 3-AAAAA Bradwell Institute Girls Basketball Team under Coach Faye Baker are pretty Darn Good this year too.

By hammer

January 13, 2009 7:24 AM | Link to this

Redan High School Girls 5A second place finish last year and undefeated this year. Look out class 5A we are here.

By Marco Polo

January 13, 2009 9:02 AM | Link to this

This is gonna be another great year of high school bball but im putting my money on Centennial and “ZO” Lorenzo Brown is a man and i wouldnt want to play this guy in the playoffs. Milton will make a run. there playing on house money cause there 3 stars are only SOPHS so there just setting up for the run over the next 2 years

By Cats

January 13, 2009 9:29 AM | Link to this

Valdosta is undefeated and is beating teams by at least 30 points a night. They have some excellent players and will be tough to beat.

By Johnny

January 13, 2009 11:12 AM | Link to this

How good are the Parkview girls ranked #1 in 5A?

By gypsy

January 14, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

Marco Polo- I predict Milton and Norcross for the 2009-2010 finals..

By SportsFan31313

January 14, 2009 7:40 PM | Link to this

I would love to see a match up of Region 5-AAAAA Parkview Girls against Region 3-AAAAA Bradwell Institute Girls. I think it would be a great game.

By SportsFan31313

January 14, 2009 7:42 PM | Link to this

Bradwell Institute Girls Basketball Team are Number One in Region 3-AAAAA as well. Check out who they played and won against this year.

By Marco Polo

January 16, 2009 8:39 AM | Link to this

haha gypsy that sounds right cause Norcross is ALWAYS in the finals and i just looked on rivals royal, Scott, parker are ALL ranked high at their postion for 2010 thats kinda not fair lol i would be surprised if they dont bring home atleast one ring home to the northside

By E-BROWN

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

dnt forget about Turner County 2A-A. They are still looking good enough to beat any team out there right now. They have went 121-14 in the last 4yrs with, 4 tourney app., 2final fours, and state runner ups 2007-2008. They have all but two returning players on there team. Turner County Rebels led by JR Chris Spears C 6-8 and SR Tray Pearce SG 6-5, is on a 15 game winnin streak w/ a record of 16-1. Look for them to return to the finals again 2008-2009 to gain redemtion.

By The Great

January 19, 2009 9:24 AM | Link to this

South Atlanta is good with the Big Man but dont count out Columbia Eagles. They have one of the most slept on Guards in the country in 6’5 Jershon Cobb averaging 21pts 6 assist and 6 rebounds. In addition to Cobb they have one of the states top freshman in 6’4 Jordan Price 17pts (remember his name).Columbia will definately be there in the end of the 2009 season. Columbia and South Atlanta in state championship game!!!

By FERNEL

February 16, 2009 6:06 PM | Link to this

Turner County is one of the best teams in Class A we have some of the best guards in state Ternell Davis averaged 24ppg and Tray Pierce at 6’5 present problems for alot of their opponents. Wilco and Hancock-Central don’t crown yourself to early the Championship is going through Turner County.