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By wheelerfan

February 22, 2009 10:21 PM | Link to this

i havent seen norcross or mceachern all year, i’d be tempted to go to that game over the wheeler game, assuming all make it to rd 2

By Tim

February 22, 2009 10:31 PM | Link to this

Todd, you are correct. That quadrant of the bracket is as tough as it gets. I saw the Region 6AAAAA Semi-Finals and Finals and they were quite impressive. Milton will be the 2011 State Champions. They have a very young, talented team. Walton is a very dangerous team and if you catch them on a night when they are all on, look out! Centennial is very strong. Lorenzo Brown might have been the best player on the floor this weekend. He is so smooth and I wouldn’t want to be down a point with the ball in his hands. Wheeler looked pretty close to the top of their game. That’s pretty good considering they played without one of their weapons, Taj Tate, who will be back for the State Tournament. Credit Joey Jerome for stepping up and playing his best game of the season. Jamal Tiller and Karl Cochran both played outstanding defense, but Wheeler is all about the balance of Richard Howell, Ari Stewart and Phil Taylor. Those guys play so well togehter and Taj will step right in and take them to an even higher level. If they play close to where they played on Saturday, they will bring the crown back to Cobb County.

By Tim

February 22, 2009 10:33 PM | Link to this

I would not be at all shocked if Walton beat McEachern on Saturday. Walton just doesn’t play defense and their offense has to be clicking for them to take out a top team, but if it is, beware.

By Ronnie

February 22, 2009 11:18 PM | Link to this

Tim - I Want Your Seat!!!

By NEGa Fan

February 22, 2009 11:36 PM | Link to this

I’m hoping Franklin County and South Atlanta make it to the finals in AAA, setting up a UGA commitment (Mayfield) vs a Tech commitment (Favors). No doubt Favors is the better of the two but being a FCHS ulumni, then, well, what the heck.

As far as the girls, well, I have to actually pick Franklin County to win it all there.

By This GOT to be Laney's Year

February 23, 2009 7:32 AM | Link to this

This has got to be our year LANEY, we have been at this thing for a LONG, LONG time. IT’S TIME.

By Tot

February 23, 2009 7:44 AM | Link to this

FOR THE GIRLS I’D HAVE TO SAY REDAN GIRLS DEFINITELY HAS THE TALENT TO WIN IT ALL! THEY HAVE AN AWESOME PG AND A COUPLE OF SHOOTERS…..GO RAIDERS!

By HSBBguy

February 23, 2009 10:13 AM | Link to this

Todd,You really went out on a limb pickin’Wheeler.You and everybody else are NOW pickin’ the Wildcats.I’m not mad and will not disagree.However,I do not think Westlake will be the team to face Wheeler.Personally I don’t think they are disaplined enough to take that big of a step right now.They have underachieved the entire season,so I don’t expect that to change now.Let me say that Westlake has great size from top to bottom.But suspect guard play and inconsistant low post play from everyone accept “JB”(can’t remember his full name)will eventually haunt them. It just seems as though they have folded up in every big game they’ve faced this season.Whether it was Memphis teams Ralaigh-Egypt,and Ridgeway,or Leflore(Ala.)or even Newnan.There seems to be a lot of “flash”and not enough “substance”. In order to get there they will probably have to go through a tough Stephenson team that lost to a Redan team runnin’ on all cylinders this past weekend.There was not much that Stephenson could do that night.Redan did someting they haven’t done all year,and will not do again the remainder the this season…shoot almost 65 percent from the field.This blogger beleives that Stephenson is fine flyin’ under the radar.If Westlake cannot withstand a constant press,and compete with the Jaguars’guard tandem of Dukes,and Coleman they will suffer yet another heartbreaking loss. Oh yeah, I had a chance to see these teams face each other this summer at Ga.State.Guess what happened? (I’m sure sombody will chime in and tell)

By Todd Holcomb

February 23, 2009 11:34 AM | Link to this

Todd,You really went out on a limb pickin’Wheeler.You and everybody else are NOW pickin’ the Wildcats.I’m not mad and will not disagree.

I picked a Wheeler-Norcross final about a month ago. Now, they’re in the same quarter of the draw, so that won’t happen.

It will be interesting to see who comes out of the quarter opposite Wheeler. It’s probably anybody’s guess. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s Westlake or Stephenson. I spoke w/ Savannah coach Tim Jordan this morning. He doesn’t have an real stars or high D-1 players, but Savannah has been in the state playoffs for about 12 years straight now and is typically tough to match up with unless they’ve playing a team that just has too much talent to defend.

By wheelerfan

February 23, 2009 12:17 PM | Link to this

hopefully most teams have learned to respect the savannah/beach teams after beach beat one of the most loaded wheeler teams ever in 2006…..any team that looks ahead like wheeler did that game can and will most of the time get beat

By William

February 23, 2009 12:18 PM | Link to this

HSBBguy,

You seem to be very knowledgable about 5A Region 2. Could you provide some more insight into Redan? I know they have Hall, I know they have some other size with a couple of other players over 6’7” and I know about their coaching issues. From what I can see, they have put some real stinkers up this year in scoring 29, 37, 42, 44 and 44 in five games, actually winning the game in which they scored 29! On the other hand, they scored 70+ a few times. Are they that inconsistent? Is it a case of underperformance? Is it a matter of distraction? Do they consistently play outstanding defense? What should we expect from them in the playoffs? Thx

Also, my three “sleepers” are Stephenson, South Gwinnett and Collins Hill. With all of the justifiable hoopla about the McEachern, Walton, Norcross, Meadowcreek quadrant, not much has been said about Centennial’s path, which should have to go through SGwinn and Collins Hill, two teams which have three things that have given Centennial fits: (1) size (c)solid D (3)good half court capabilites. Beyond North Cobb, their path is laced with risk. C should get through it, but it might not be easy and some folks beyond ZO have to step up.

By I LOVE YANCY

February 23, 2009 1:48 PM | Link to this

Hey Todd I am guessing you havn’t seen Model play, but see the undefeated record and that is why you picked them is the finals. I have seen them play and they will be lucky to get past the second round. I will agree with Buford, they could compete at any level for a championship.

By Dan H.

February 23, 2009 2:01 PM | Link to this

Watch out for Northwest Whitfield girls in the AAAA tournament. They will go all the way.

By homer jones

February 23, 2009 3:19 PM | Link to this

On the girls side AAA . Hard for Rutland to make it that far with top pl;ayer hurt.

By F. FOWLER

February 23, 2009 3:22 PM | Link to this

Rutland girls are very good but with their top player hurt they wil not go that far.

By HSBBguy

February 23, 2009 4:18 PM | Link to this

William, your views on the other end of the bracket interest me as well.You seem to be in tune with GW county schools.I for the most part I follow city of Atlanta,and Dekalb county. Ok,Redan High;I’ve seen them seven times this year and beleive that inconsistency has plagued them as well as lack of shootin’ from their guards.Teams such as Greenbriar(whom they scored those low totals against)simply pack it in and played the percentages.Now their guards can be very disruptive up top on defense,but are kinda small.However there is no lack of fight and they(the guards) will not back down!!They were exploited twice by a very good Stephenson backcourt.(but then again so were a lot of other teams) Kenny(Hall)has spent so much of his high school in the low post that it seemed that their options where limited.But it looks as if they have been given a breathe of fresh air with the coaching change.(absolutely no respect to Coach Green)Now you’ll find Kenny out on the floor,mostly at the top of the key,workin’ that high low to Raymond,the other big and also drop a 3pointer here and there. They throw the ball over the top with with lethal intentions.(15 dunks on Stephenson)There rotation is 3 deep for the most part with minimal contributions from the bench except for no.32 who started at some point this season. Bottom line,if the guards are dropin shots they are a difficult team.I just don’t see that happening. PROVE ME WRONG RAIDERS…GO DEKALB CO!!!That is how I see the Redan Raiders.This has been your weekly scouting report. Later Will

By Slinger

February 23, 2009 4:33 PM | Link to this

Todd,

Dead-eye on target in AA with the Dublin boys. They have several weapons and rolled through 3AA in fine form. Their only loss, in the Kruel Classic in Fla to 7AAAAA champion Collins Hill was a game of woulda-coulda-shoulda and is the only blemish. They topped that runner-up spot with a thrashing of Wilkinson in The Palace in the finals of the Warriors own tournament and you smartly picked Wilco to take the A crown. Pretty good hoops being played down in middle GA.

Bring it home Irish and Warriors!

By William

February 23, 2009 6:03 PM | Link to this

Thx HSBBguy. Outstanding info and much appreciated. AJC should put you on contract.

By cheaters

February 23, 2009 6:29 PM | Link to this

HAS ANYBODY THOUGHT THAT MAYBE ALL THOSE TEAMS ARE IN THAT ONE BRACKET BECAUSE THOSE ARE THE TEAMS THAT CHEAT BY RECRUITING ENTIRE AAU TEAMS EACH YEAR??

i’m glad i wont have to watch norcross and wheeler in the finals again this year. everyone knows they recruit their players. why would anyone just wanna move into the wheeler district? they wouldnt. maybe this is what that region deserves.

there are plenty of teams like north cobb, marietta, and campbell that do things right EVERY YEAR and get beat out bc they refuse to CHEAT.

By wheelerfan

February 23, 2009 6:47 PM | Link to this

yea you’re right nobody would want to go to a school with a magnet program, a great, diverse mix of a student population, a coach that alot of kids respect and want to play for….i’m sick of these people who whine about transfers….if a kid and his family want to move to another school, thats their choice….who are you to say who can and cant move, who can go to what schools? get over yourself and get off the “i hate transfers” pedastal..nobody really wants to hear you complain anymore

By leondre

February 23, 2009 7:31 PM | Link to this

turner county boy’s basketball,tournament time .i like our chance of winning it all,we cause alot matchup problems,second round turner and hancock central in ashburn.two great teams.our guards cause major problems ,6’6 trey pearce and mr. everything 6’2 ternell davis ,soph. sensation forward 6’7 breon dixon and jr. big center 6’8 chris spears.all run the floor very well,deep deep bench.

By Ernest

February 23, 2009 7:40 PM | Link to this

I had the chance to see the Redan and Fayette County girls lose in the championship game last year to Stephenson and SW DeKalb respectively. Knowing they were both young teams, I knew at that time we’d see both of them again in the finals. The ladies in the state can really play the roundball.

Had a chance to see the 6 AAAA championship with Marist (boys and girls), Miller Grove (boys), and SW DeKalb (girls). Though I pull for the public schools, Marist plays a great, fundamental basketball game. Don’t be surprised if both their teams make the semi-finals.

By HSBBguy

February 23, 2009 7:59 PM | Link to this

I mistakenly said in the redan piece,”No respect to coach Green”.I meant No DISRESPECT to coach Green.I have TOTAL respect for coach Green and the Redan program.

By Todd Holcomb

February 23, 2009 8:51 PM | Link to this

Hey Todd I am guessing you havn’t seen Model play, but see the undefeated record and that is why you picked them is the finals.

You nailed it! I haven’t seen Model, but I did consult the Massey Ratings, which analyze the scores. Model is #2 on the computer behind Buford’s #1.

On the girls side AAA . Hard for Rutland to make it that far with top pl;ayer hurt.

I wasn’t aware of that. Thanks for the info.

By wheeler

February 23, 2009 9:17 PM | Link to this

magnet program? try ghetto.

By tim

February 23, 2009 9:20 PM | Link to this

it starts to sound more like recruiting than a transfer when schools are offering houses, jobs, and shoes in return for them moving.

this kind of recruiting is ruining high school basketball

By David

February 23, 2009 9:57 PM | Link to this

In the AAAAA Boys Centennial draw, what about a South Gwinnett vs. Collins Hill match-up in the Elite Eight? The storyline around Collins Hill Coach Josh Grayson, who played at South Gwinnett in the early 90’s, surely would add some intrigue. Given the fact that Collins Hill just took down Norcross to win Region 7-AAAAA and South has returned back to the top of 8-AAAAA, are we destined to see these two school face off with a Final Four berth on the line? Centennial will have something to say about that, but the Comets and Eagles do control the home court advantage in that draw.

By William

February 23, 2009 10:36 PM | Link to this

Maybe the movement of talent should be made a matter between the respective schools instead of between the school and the kid. For example, David Boyd at Milton could offer Valdosta a new, fully-loaded team minibus, 2 JV players to be named later and an undisclosed sum of cash in exchange for super soph. Jay Rome for 2010 and 2011.

In all seriousness, love them or hate them, “transfers” will be a major factor until more than a simple residence test is the determinative factor. But, on further thought, Boyd might seriously support the bartering approach!

By c.b. king

February 24, 2009 1:19 AM | Link to this

I like Todd’s picks but I believe Turner co. will win the single a championship.They are big ,talented and very deep. After last years finals loss, I think this is their year.

By valdosta

February 24, 2009 8:01 AM | Link to this

I KNOW U CITY PUNKS UP THERE THINK U WILL WIN STATE AND U USUALLY DO, BUT NOT THIS YEAR NO ONE CAN STOP VALDOST ONLY ONE LOSS TO TIFTON AND TEY PLAYED AGAIN AND DESTROYED THEM SO LOOK OUT. YOU MIGHT WANT TO TAKE A LOOK AT THEM

By Jim n Buckhead

February 24, 2009 8:46 AM | Link to this

Mayretta is a feel good story…they are young but playing their best hoops right now….McEachern is tough two big men and a great play maker in #23….

By Truth hurts

February 24, 2009 8:50 AM | Link to this

I have a hard time believing in Valdosta because everyone said the exact same things about Savannah last year and Savannah got blown out of the state by Norcross. Ever since AAAAA became a classification in 1998, no south team has won the tournament. South teams have gaudy records because they play weak regions. Valdosta might be a 3 seed from region 6-AAAAA or region 7-AAAAA

By ehall1987

February 24, 2009 10:40 AM | Link to this

Look out for Athens Christain to make a run in Boys class A. I don’t think they have enough to win it all, but they will make some noise.

By Bill, Tourney Fan

February 24, 2009 12:05 PM | Link to this

William, having watched Boyds teams in the past including state champs Berkmar, twice, and Tucker, he needs no help. Saw them again Sat for the second time, and he has 3 of the Nations top Soph and the best freshman I’ve seen by far. Check out Scout and you’ll see. BTW that Scott kid is Charlie Scott’s son. Us ole timers remember him as AA.

I know you follow the game a lot so I’ve probably seen you at some tourney games. Go to 50 to 60 games most years, but this year will probably see only 40 or so after the tourney.

As a dark horse and looking at their draw, Milton may surprise and win it all. Gw teams this year are weak except Norcross, C Hill will not be a factor.

By Eagle 1

February 24, 2009 1:26 PM | Link to this

Todd the other side of the AAA bracket doesnt even matter. Whoever win between S.Atlanta and Columbia will be State Champs. Why in the worl would they put the two top teams on the same side of the bracket any Doggone way!! The was really dumb of the selection committe. Fans have been waiting all year for a championship showdown not a Semi game. Columbia got a real injustice in the seeding. Now Columbia has to Shock the World Early!!!! Columbia Eagles AAA State Champs!!!!

By Todd Holcomb

February 24, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this

Todd the other side of the AAA bracket doesnt even matter. Whoever win between S.Atlanta and Columbia will be State Champs. Why in the worl would they put the two top teams on the same side of the bracket any Doggone way!! The was really dumb of the selection committe.

It’s not a selection committee. It’s a bracket that inserts teams based on finish in the region. The No. 1 seeds from regions 4 and 5 were preordained to be in the same half of the draw.

By SportsFan31313

February 24, 2009 5:05 PM | Link to this

I like Bradwell Institute lady Tigers. Region 3- AAAAA Should do pretty good this year.

By FATMAN

February 24, 2009 5:37 PM | Link to this

TODD, As always good job—but AAAAA boys Savannah will bet Westlake—so it will be Wheeler beating Savannah not Westlake—Boys AA GACS will not get to the final four !! Girls AA and girls A why play it ?? Buford and Wesleyan best two girl teams in the State !!!!!

By BHS Fan

February 24, 2009 6:53 PM | Link to this

Bainbridge boys wins state!! They are 24-3 as of right now.

By Redan Raiders #1 Fan

February 24, 2009 6:57 PM | Link to this

With all due respect to the Redan Raiders Boys Basketball team, GREAT JOB!!!!! These young men have worked hard to get to where they are now. Keep up the good work, it is not over, YET!!! GO RAIDERS!

By Todd Holcomb

February 24, 2009 8:09 PM | Link to this

TODD, As always good job—but AAAAA boys Savannah will bet Westlake—so it will be Wheeler beating Savannah not Westlake—Boys AA GACS will not get to the final four !! Girls AA and girls A why play it ?? Buford and Wesleyan best two girl teams in the State !!!!!

In girls basketball, it would be nice to have an all-class tournament. Maybe that’s true in boys basketball too, but with the girls, it’s a shame that Wesleyan can’t play some of the top teams in the state.

By daltondawg

February 24, 2009 9:05 PM | Link to this

Girls AAAA Sleeper pick is NW Whitfield Lady Bruins—-Watch Out

By FATMAN

February 24, 2009 9:21 PM | Link to this

TODD, WESLEYAN DID PLAY TWO OF THEM AND LOST BOTH GAMES (BUFORD AND NORCROSS).

By Bill, Tourney Fan

February 24, 2009 9:36 PM | Link to this

The two best coached girls teams Buford and Wesleyan period. Just recently saw Buford but even their 18th player had the basic skills and knowledge of few players in the state. He gets the most out of everyone. And yes Alverson is close to Anne Marie Armstrong. Hembree has done a great job at Norcross but has only had 2 years after Lee (previous coach) ruined them for years.

By Bball facts

February 24, 2009 10:55 PM | Link to this

Keep thinkin Wilkinson County if you want. In fact you have the final four all wrong. But, I guess you would since you don’t really cover single A basketball, or any basketball for that matter. Trust me when I say that Greenforest will make some noise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By jj

February 24, 2009 11:26 PM | Link to this

did chamblee make the playoffs in class AAAA?

By joedirt

February 25, 2009 1:38 AM | Link to this

Todd, in Richmond Academy’s quadrant in AAAA, who do you think they will play in the Elite 8? I think Evans can win their intial 4some setting up a 3rd game with ARC, who split with Evans in the 2 regular season matchups

By oldballcoach

February 25, 2009 9:31 AM | Link to this

Look for Northwest Whitfield girls to surprise some people. Lots of height (6’3” and 6’5”) and great guard play. They are playing exceptional right now.

By wheelerfan

February 25, 2009 11:42 AM | Link to this

To Cheaters Campbell recruits, Turk Bridgeman anybody? That tall freshman they got wasn’t supposed to go to Campbell. Marietta has recruited players from Wheeler. Aron Glistrap froma couple years ago was supposed to be at Wheeler as is Chad Lang this year. Everyone has transfers grow a pair and deal with it.

By starwars

February 25, 2009 1:23 PM | Link to this

Todd’s statement is valid. Wesleyan is currently ranked No. 37 in the nation and No. 10 in the Southeast by ESPN. They have beaten THREE other nationally ranked teams this year…Butler from North Carolina is 26-1 and ranked No. 26 in the nation. Their one loss is to Wesleyan. Brea Olinda from California is 26-2 and ranked No. 30 in the nation. One of their two losses is to Wesleyan. Wesleyan also beat Woodson from DC which was nationally ranked at the time. They are currently ranked No. 17 in the Southeast by ESPN, right ahead of Parkview. Wesleyan’s other two losses other than Norcross and Buford are to Regis Jesuit from Colorado, currently ranked No. 20 in the nation and St. Mary’s from California, currently ranked No. 21 in the nation. Pretty impressive I’d say.

By uh hello?

February 25, 2009 6:26 PM | Link to this

dont you think if campbell or marietta recruited, they would be winning state every year? especially since their coaches are 2 of the best in the state. doug lipscomb doesnt know how to coach, but his recruiting makes up for it. and ps milton stole a kid from marietta this year, mceachern stole 2 kids from marietta this year. and marietta did not recruit aaron gilstrap. he attended marietta middle school and high school until his dad moved him to wheeler. he just came back when his dad realized that wheeler wasnt giving him what they offered. and chad lang is pretty soft to be recruited. he’s a great kid, but if marietta recruited, they would have recruited a stronger big guy. and anyone that wants to talk about wheeler’s magnet program? it can barely keep up with the academics offered by campbell and marietta.

if people wanna recuit, fine. but they should at least make those schools play in a different tournaments. its not fair to have entire AAU teams competing against regular high school basketball teams. but i guess nobody ever said life was fair

By Quit whining!

February 25, 2009 8:35 PM | Link to this

Just because a kid moves into a school district because he wants to play for a certain coach or a certain school or with certain players doesn’t mean the school is recruiting. Take for instance the kid who moved from Cherokee to Centennial. He played for a team that got hardly any attention or recognition. So, what does he do? He moves into the Centennial district and is seen by a whole lot more college coaches and plays for much better coach and gets a real chance to compete for a State Championship team.

Playing on a team with high calliber basketball players versus a team where you are the only Division I player makes you a much better and complete player. It also gives you a lot more exposure to college coaches.

Just because the school you cheer for loses players to other teams doesn’t mean they were given houses, jobs or shoes. They just made a decision to play fro a team that would give them a better chance.

By yeah

February 25, 2009 8:51 PM | Link to this

agreed…but i do have to admit, seeing entire aau teams play for high schools looks a little suspicious. but it is exciting to watch!

By ball kid

February 25, 2009 9:17 PM | Link to this

TODD HOLCOMB HAVE YOU SEEN ALL THESE TEAMS PLAY, THAT YOU ARE PICKING TO WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS. I AGREE WITH YOU ONLY ON THE SOUTH ATLANTA BOYS AND WESELYN GIRLS. YOUR OTHER PICKS ARE LAME, MAYBE THE DUBLIN BOYS BUT THATS IT. DON’T BELIEVE ME, JUST WAIT AND SEE.

By Todd Holcomb

February 25, 2009 11:31 PM | Link to this

Todd, in Richmond Academy’s quadrant in AAAA, who do you think they will play in the Elite 8? I think Evans can win their intial 4some setting up a 3rd game with ARC, who split with Evans in the 2 regular season matchups

Evans.

TODD HOLCOMB HAVE YOU SEEN ALL THESE TEAMS PLAY

Not hardly. I’ve seen a few, but I’m just giving you picks based on what I’ve seen and heard, spiced with a little knowledge of tournament history.

By JR

February 26, 2009 10:06 AM | Link to this

what about the sandy creek girls and their spectacular guard morgan toles making it to the final four

By Bud King

February 26, 2009 1:23 PM | Link to this

Todd:

You’re forgetting that the best basketball in the state is played in DeKalb County. Region 6AAAA will once again feature an all-DeKalb final in both boys and girls. Look for Miller Grove to knock off Tucker in the boys final, while Southwest DeKalb will defend its title with a victory over Marist. The Redan girls will finally win one for coach Rhonda Malone in AAAAA. You’ve obviously forgotten about the best boys basketball program in the state right now in Columbia. Coach Phil McCrary’s Eagle are on a roll and always peak at the state tournament. Can you say the same about South Atlanta? Columbia will win that game by at least 10 points and then roll dominate in the final for a third state title in the last four years.

DeKalb County rules in basketball.

By Eagle 1

February 26, 2009 4:00 PM | Link to this

Bud King Ive been trying to let the bloggers know what kind of program the Eagles have in Decatur. Forget about what those other teams acomplished during the season. The State Tourney is a whole new Stage.Columbia Eagles AAA State Champs!!!

By Fit To Be Tied

February 27, 2009 11:53 AM | Link to this

Bud King says “Coach Phil McCrary’s Eagle are on a roll and always peak at the state tournament.” Talk to Tucker when they lost twice during the season and beat Columbia in the final. Columbia is often so good they don’t have to peak. They just can’t allow themselves to screw it up. Tucker played very well and Columbia didn’t match it that year.

By TCCHS

February 27, 2009 2:57 PM | Link to this

Todd everyone better watch out because TCCHS is going to sweep the tournament and win STATE

By BBALL FAN

February 28, 2009 9:54 AM | Link to this

THE MOST OVER-LOOKED TEAM IN 5-A: SOUTH GWINNETT. SIZE & CONSISTENCY IS WHAT A LOT OF OTHER TEAMS LACK IN THE REGION . AS FAR AS CENTENNIAL V. SOUTH GAME NEXT WEEK, SOMEONE WILL GO HOME SCHOCKED & UPSET.

By Live Pink Bleed Blue and Gold - Mays Raiders

February 28, 2009 3:47 PM | Link to this

I like your pick for the final four and the championship game for AAAA Girls…. but do you REALLY think that Mays would allow Fayette to pull it out 3 times in one year? The officials helped Fayette out tremendously in the region…. an even playing field and it is a different day! GO RAIDERS!

By SportsFan31313

March 1, 2009 1:57 PM | Link to this

Greetings Tood Holcomb,

I’m back again. I’ve out of the blog for a while dealing other issues to include lots of required travel time. But I see that the predictions of the Ladies final have been picked already in Class AAAAA.

What do you think about the Bradwell Institute Lady Tigers? Coach Faye Baker has done a really good job down there in Hinesville. Have you taken a look at their overall record?

They have played a pretty good competitive schedule in the regular season, and against some great teams. Is’nt that one of the things that you look at for ranking purposes? Strength Of Schedule?

They have played some good teams from within, and out of the State, they have played against Ranked Teams, and they have won. I believe they captured the Sub Region but lost against another tough Team in Region 3-AAAAA. Beach High School for the Region Title.

Your prediction is that Redan will be in the final four. Well I say the Bradwell Institute Lady Tigers are still in there as well, and I believe that they will be there in the final four. So lets not count them out. Now provided that both teams ( Redan & Bradwell ) win their next game, they will meet each other.

This will be a big game between the two, and the winner will go on to in my prediction, to the semi finals. I wont predict any further than that right now. But right now, I believe that Bradwell Institute Ladies will make the final four.

They are a great team this year. It will be very wise not to look over them.

By SportsFan31313

March 1, 2009 2:23 PM | Link to this

Sorry Todd, There were a few typos.

What I meant to say is I’ve been out of the blog for a while dealing other issues to include lots of required travel time. But I see that the predictions of the Ladies final Four have been picked already in Class AAAAA.

By daytime09

March 1, 2009 3:34 PM | Link to this

TOM I THINK YOUR CRAZY FOR PICKING MARIST TO BE IN THE FINAL 4. I CAN AGREE THAT MILLER GROVE VS. RICHMOND ACADEMY BUT MARIST VS. BAINBRIDGE IS A CRAZY PICK. HILLGROVE VS. BAINBRIDGE IS A SMART PICK. HILLGROVE HAS THE BEST RECORD IN 4A. HILLGROVE IS 27-2 AND WERE RANKED #2 IN STATE. HILLGROVE HANDS DOWN HAS THE BEST DEFENSE IN 4A PERIOD. HOILLGROVE HAS 3 BIG MEN WHO ARE EXCELLENT JAMAAL PRYOR, HEATH HOUSTON, AND MIKE VOSO. THERE UNDERATED STAR PLAYER DARIUS BOUGH IS A GREAT PLAYER WHO HAS AWSOME POTENTIAL. NOT TO MENTION THE INTELLIGENT POINT GUARD PLAY FROM KELTON BUCHANAN. TOM GO WATCH HILLGROVE THEY ARE THE SECOND BEST TEAM BEHIND MILLERGROVE AND THEY HAVE THE BEST CHANCE OF BEATING MILLERGROVE OVER ANY TEAM IN 4A. PLEASE GO WATCH HILLGROVE PLAY THIS FRIDAY AGAINST TUCKER AND YOU WILL SEE WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT.