Prep Zone

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 6:12 PM | Link to this

Bainbridge 69 Hardaway 58 final girls

By Ry Ry

March 6, 2009 6:40 PM | Link to this

I ain’t playin becuz i don’t want to.

By Tom Barry

March 6, 2009 6:47 PM | Link to this

In early action Friday night, the Southwest DeKalb girls — the defending Class AAAA champion — defeated Northwest Whitfield 57-49. Bainbridge beat Hardaway 69-58, and Randolph-Clay eliminated Emanuel County Institute 65-50.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 6:55 PM | Link to this

Southwest Dekalb 57, Northwest Whitfield 49 Girls Final…

Advancing to the final four for the second straight year normally leads to beaming smiles. Not for Southwest Dekalb coach Kathy Walton. Sure she’s happy but still perplexed why her gifted group still hasn’t jelled. But it’s never easy to get a dozen talented players to play as one.

Still the Panthers are here again and may not be finished till the season is over. Junior forward Kayla Lewis is smooth as silk and she’s got plenty of help.

By Your Fan

March 6, 2009 7:03 PM | Link to this

Like the ECI Football team, The ECI Girls Basketball team had to play another AA team (Randoulph-Clay was AA last season). This is not fair to the single A teams who finally have a good season and then you have to play a AA school in the finals. There is no reason and no excuse for this. The number of student in high school should not be a reason to drop down. It should be a 3 year observant time to see if this school should drop down. Most should just stay where they are at. Especailly when you were the state champion last year or the year before or you made the elite eight etc. Lets get it right GHSA. This need to change. I will not attend the state championship games for this reason and I hope other will do the same.

Thank You, The Paying Fans

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 7:11 PM | Link to this

Tucker 49, Marist 47 Boys Final…..Two free throws with 5.5 seconds left by senior guard JeRae’ Johnson proved to be the difference. Marist Dee Goen’s hurried 3-pointer at the buzzer just grazed the rim.

By Tom Barry

March 6, 2009 7:13 PM | Link to this

Tucker beat Marist 49-47.

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 7:23 PM | Link to this

Turner Co. 68 Terrell Co 63 final boys

By George Rawlings

March 6, 2009 7:25 PM | Link to this

Boys action, Tucker defeats Marist 49-47, and Bainbridge defeats Statesboro 50-46.

By observer

March 6, 2009 7:32 PM | Link to this

Both Lady Bearcats and Bearcats make it to the Final Four! Bearcats beat Stateboro 50-46. Congratulations to both teams and Best Wishes next week!

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 7:40 PM | Link to this

Fayette County girls 19, Marist 14. End of 1st Quarter

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 7:56 PM | Link to this

Fayette County girls 30, Marist 25…Halftime….Well-played game. Tessah Holt’s 8 points leading for Fayette and Marist forward Whitney Hagan with 8 as well…..

By Tom Barry

March 6, 2009 8:17 PM | Link to this

Turner County, which defeated Terrell County 68-63 in Class A boys action, will play the winner of Saturday’s game between Athens Christian and Greenforest.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 8:20 PM | Link to this

Fayette County 42, Marist 30. Girls…End of 3rd Quarter..Marist goes without scoring during first 5:30 of third as Fayette quickness ruling the moment.

By Brian

March 6, 2009 8:28 PM | Link to this

How did the Hephzibah vs. Jonesboro game turn out?

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 8:34 PM | Link to this

Jonesboro up 29-25 at the half.

By Ahard

March 6, 2009 8:39 PM | Link to this

Please keep us posted on the Hephzibah vs. Jonesboro game as more becomes available……

By tmbarry

March 6, 2009 8:42 PM | Link to this

The Fayette girls beat Marist 60 to 44.

By tmbarry

March 6, 2009 8:54 PM | Link to this

In Class A girls play, Savannah Country Day beat Hancock Central 60 to 33.

By tmbarry

March 6, 2009 9:01 PM | Link to this

Jonesboro defeated Hephzibah 60 to 40 in Class AAAA girls action.

By Jay Stone

March 6, 2009 9:26 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove up 28-19 with six mins left in half. Fayette’s Noel Johnson left the floor wit three minutes left in the first period with blood on his shirt. Looks like they rebandaged his left hand, which has 20 stiches from a cut he suffered two weeks ago.

By Willy

March 6, 2009 9:31 PM | Link to this

Any Miller Grove - Fayetteville updates?

By Willy

March 6, 2009 9:34 PM | Link to this

Jay how does Mfon Udofia look? And idea on how many points he has? thanks

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 9:35 PM | Link to this

Richmond Academy 19 Glynn Academy 15 3:22 2nd quarter

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 9:37 PM | Link to this

Richmond 22 Glynn 19 halftime.

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 9:43 PM | Link to this

Wilkinson 25 Wilcox 24 halftime

By BigBallFan

March 6, 2009 9:44 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove, Fayeteville?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 9:50 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 48, Fayette County boys…48-44…6:13 left in 3rd quarter

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 9:58 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 62, Fayette County 57 (Boys)…:52 left in 3rd

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 10:00 PM | Link to this

2:32 3rd Q: Richmond Academy 27, GA 25

This is a rather comical scene here. Most of the crowd has gone home, but the few that are here are very vocal. We were treated to a dance-off among fans at halftime. It was serious stuff.

ARC is having success inside, but GA is really packing its zone down low. The Terrors (that’s their nickname) are doing just enough to hang around.

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 10:02 PM | Link to this

Richmond Acad. 29 Glynn Acad. 27 end of 3rd.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 10:04 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 68, Fayette County 63 (Boys)…6:25 left in the game…Miller Groves’ Mfon Udofia’s driving lay up follows immediately after Fayette’s Noel Johnson 3-pointer…

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 10:08 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 72, Fayette County 68 (boys)….5:08 remaining…MG’s Stephen Hill provided one of the best dunks of my recent memory with a windmill cram down but Fayette countered right back with Adam Smith trey

By josh

March 6, 2009 10:09 PM | Link to this

Rob,

How is Mfon playing? How many points?

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 10:10 PM | Link to this

Richmond 35 Glynn 34 4:28 to go.

By Willy

March 6, 2009 10:11 PM | Link to this

Rob, Mfon playing well?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 10:13 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 77, Fayette County 70 (boys)…..3:39 left….Fayette’s Adam Smith turns consecutive steals into lay ups to cut the margin to two but MG’s Mfon Udofia counters right back with a spinning drive and a baseline trey…

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 10:20 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 85, Fayette County 74 (boys)….1:54 left….MG’s Mfon Udofia is something special….he totally took over the game when Fayette seemed poised to take the game….

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 10:22 PM | Link to this

Richmond 40 Glynn 37 final. RA it a 3 at the buzzer to win it.

By ehall1987

March 6, 2009 10:25 PM | Link to this

Wilco 44 Wilcox 38 end of 3

By Rob Morton AJC

March 6, 2009 10:32 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 96, Fayette County 87 (boys) Final…..Miller Grove now faces Richmond Academy Thursday 8:30 pm at Gwinnett Arena.

By TC1986

March 6, 2009 10:33 PM | Link to this

What is the latest on Wilcox/Wilkinson? Please & thank you.

By George Rawlings

March 6, 2009 10:34 PM | Link to this

Boys Finals, Wilcox Co. 63, Wilkinson Co. 58, and Miller Grove over Fayette Co. 96 to 87.

By TC1986

March 6, 2009 10:34 PM | Link to this

Anyone…what is the latest on Wilkinson/Wilcox County? Thank you.

By TC1986

March 6, 2009 10:36 PM | Link to this

Thank you ehall1987 for the Wilco/Wilcox update.

By George Rawlings

March 6, 2009 10:36 PM | Link to this

Last Boys score tonight from Richmond Academy coach tonight was ARC 43, Glynn Aca. 40

By TC1986

March 6, 2009 10:44 PM | Link to this

Thanks George Rawlings on that Wilco/Wilcox update. Make it a great night.

By david futrell

March 6, 2009 11:05 PM | Link to this

In Tucker/Marist game, it was Kerrick Metoyer who hit the 2 free throws at the end. Not sure where the roster came from that was in their program.

By Josh

March 6, 2009 11:29 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove is going to demolish Richmond, this final 4 will suck.

By Island Eagle

March 7, 2009 7:26 AM | Link to this

Did anyone see that block they called on Marist at the end of the game? What a joke! The only person in the gym who thought that it was a block was the ref.

By dawgsig

March 7, 2009 8:35 AM | Link to this

“Yawn” basketball

By BravesFan79

March 7, 2009 5:32 PM | Link to this

I like what i hear about Udofia…. if hes ACC ready at pt next year, and Lawal comes back to form half of the BEST frontcourt in the NATION with Favors…. GT will be a sweet 16 team at least!! GO GT!!!

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 7:03 PM | Link to this

Parkview girls 57, Campbell 47…..Final….Not a pretty game - that is unless you’re a Panthers fan. Parkview’s defense is relentless and its total team concept is the story.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 7:10 PM | Link to this

Milton 45, South Gwinnett 38 (Boys)… End of 3rd Quarter.

By rudy

March 7, 2009 7:17 PM | Link to this

Is there anyone at the boys games, I know the first game should have started a long time ago!

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 7:20 PM | Link to this

Milton 52, South Gwinnett 45..(boys)…4:03 left in the 4th…Milton’s Julian Royal leads with 28 points while South’s Mario Vasser has 15 but just fouled out of the game….

By Glenn LaFollette

March 7, 2009 7:29 PM | Link to this

From the Class AAA quarterfinals in Dalton

Carrollton 67, Columbia 65: DALTON - Carollton needed extra time to earn a trip to Macon. The Trojans almost required an entire extra game. Senior forward Janyce Ealey poured in 20 points - eight in the fourth quarter - to lead the Trojans over Columbia 67-65 in double overtime at the Northwest Georgia Trade Center in the quarterfinals of the GHSA Class AAA State Tournament. Karisma Boykins scored 16 points - 10 in the extra minutes - and Kelsi Billings added 10 for Carrollton, who finished as state runner-up in the 2008 Final Four. The Trojans (30-2) will face Rutland March 13 at 4 p.m. at the Macon Centreplex. Eagle junior guard Mecca Frost led her team with 19 points. Jemimah Ashby added 16 points, and Akila McDonald had 10. Columbia finishes the season 22-8.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 7:29 PM | Link to this

Milton 60, South Gwinnett (boys) 55 :57 remaining in the 4th…Milton sophomore Julian Royal fouled out and ended up with 32 points….

By fanman

March 7, 2009 7:31 PM | Link to this

Blessed Trinity defeats Dade Co. Model girls beat GAC.

By Glenn LaFollette

March 7, 2009 7:33 PM | Link to this

Class AAA Boys: Gainesville 58, Cedartown 46

I won’t be posting much because I don’t have an outlet here. There’s also no hospitality room and I don’t have cash. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a homeless person begging for change with a laptop and Wi-Fi, but that’s what is about to happen here in Dalton, the Carpet Capital of the World. Majestic Dalton, where dreams come true.

Next up, we’ve got LFO vs. Dunwoody.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 7:36 PM | Link to this

Milton 61, South Gwinnett 59….;20.5 remaining in 4th..teams are a combined 3 of 8 at the free throw line over the past 25 seconds

By ehall1987

March 7, 2009 7:39 PM | Link to this

Gainesville 58 Cedartown 46 boys final

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 7:47 PM | Link to this

Milton 63, South Gwinnett 62 (boys) Final…..South had a great chance to tie it at 61-all with :09 left when senior Xavier Chargois dished off to Adonis Harris for a lay up but the defended shot went awry and Milton’s Dai Jon Parker grabbed the rebound. The sophomore then made both free throws to clinch it.

By Willy

March 7, 2009 7:49 PM | Link to this

Are you guys going to be at the South Atlanta game? Please respond…..

By Glenn LaFollette

March 7, 2009 8:11 PM | Link to this

DALTON - Will Maddox poured in 19 and George Manomano added 17 Saturday night to lead Gainesville into the Class AAA Boys State Tournament Final Four. The Red Elephants (17-8) topped Cedertown 58-46 in the quarterfinals at the Northwest Georgia Trade Center. They took control early nabbing a 13-9 advantage after the first quarter and then 26-22 at the half. Cedertown (21-10) couldn’t march a comeback despite 14 points from both Jordan Price and Brandon Brown. Dwayne Jupiter also had 11 points for the Bulldogs.

By Glenn LaFollette

March 7, 2009 8:12 PM | Link to this

Willy,

No, we’ve got people calling Columbis, but we don’t physically have anyone there. If you hear anything, we’d love to know on here.

Thanks.

By ehall1987

March 7, 2009 8:19 PM | Link to this

Gainesville boys are 21-8 not 17-8.

By Willy

March 7, 2009 8:22 PM | Link to this

Ok thanks Glenn.

By Glenn LaFollette

March 7, 2009 8:31 PM | Link to this

Dunwoody is trailing Lakeview-Fort Oglerthrope 29-18 at the half.

The Warriors are rolling behind junior center Jasmain Carey who has 16 first-half points. The Wildcats will need a big adjustment to slow her down.

On a personal note, Dunwoody coach Angela Nash coaches while holding a maroon (red? I’m colorblind) towel. I find this awesome. It’s oldschool. Either that or she sweats a lot. If so, I haven’t noticed that if that is the case. Props, Coach Nash. Props.

By Glenn LaFollette

March 7, 2009 8:33 PM | Link to this

ehall1987,

I’ll have that changed for print. Just going off the gasports.com listings.

Also Manomano is a great name. Epic name really. As is Dwayne Jupiter for Cedartown.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 8:43 PM | Link to this

Marietta 28, Duluth 24 (girls)….3:30 left in 3rd quarter

By ehall1987

March 7, 2009 8:54 PM | Link to this

Hey Glenn, when you watch Gainesville play or listen to them on the radio, all you hear is Manomano. The kid is eveywhere the ball is.

By Jeff

March 7, 2009 8:59 PM | Link to this

Anyone know the Westlake-Savannah score ?

By highschoolfan

March 7, 2009 9:04 PM | Link to this

what about wheeler/norcross?

By still a fan

March 7, 2009 9:07 PM | Link to this

Anyone have a Valdosta score? What about Wheeler and Norcross?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 9:10 PM | Link to this

Marietta 39, Duluth 32 (girls)….1:22 left in the 4th

By CougarDan

March 7, 2009 9:11 PM | Link to this

Newnan over Valdosta 85-76!!!! So, Newnan will play Milton Thursday in the 5:30 game. Hey, is the AJC ever gonna give Newnan some attention and respect?! Yeah, one reporter came for a game earlier in the season, but we didn’t play a very good game that night. Should’ve been there tonite, for sure!!

By CougarDan

March 7, 2009 9:13 PM | Link to this

Oh, and the Redan girls won over Bradwell rather handily. But, after seeing both them and Westlake play, I seriously doubt that any girls team could stay with Westlake. The only game the Lions lost was in Hawaii in the first game of a tourney after they had flown out there. Look for the Westlake girls to take it all.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 9:13 PM | Link to this

Norcross-Wheeler boys game will tip off around 9:35 or so…

By ehall1987

March 7, 2009 9:16 PM | Link to this

Valdosta lost to Newnan 85-74.

By CougarDan

March 7, 2009 9:19 PM | Link to this

Westlake - Savannah should be in the first quarter by now.

By ehall1987

March 7, 2009 9:19 PM | Link to this

(27-4) Beach 62 (27-2) Westlake 57 girls final

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 9:20 PM | Link to this

Marietta 47, Duluth 32 (girls) Final….

By still a fan

March 7, 2009 9:24 PM | Link to this

why is the tip off of the Norcross Wheeler game so late? 9:35? jeez!

By highschoolfan

March 7, 2009 9:24 PM | Link to this

the wheeler game was supposed to start at 8:30, What happened?

By CougarDan

March 7, 2009 9:25 PM | Link to this

Oops. Guess the Westlake girls didn’t do as well as I thought they would. So, I’ll eat my words. yummm … Most of their team will be back next year, though, so watch out!

By Todd Holcomb

March 7, 2009 9:25 PM | Link to this

Darlington 38, Whitefield 36 at halftime.

Brandon Reid has 18 points for Whitefield. Cole Allen has 14 for Darlington. Allen has made four 3’s. Darlington had the energy early. Whitefield trailed 31-26 and got an ear full from coach Tyrone Johnson about lack of defense. Whitefield responded w/ a 10-2 run, but Darlington retook the lead just before half. It’s been a guard-dominated game. Trey Miller has 11 for WA, and D’s Tyshawn Good has 10.

By Todd Holcomb

March 7, 2009 9:28 PM | Link to this

In girls A games, Wesleyan beat Towns County 92-36 despite Anne Marie Armstrong getting in quick foul trouble and playing less than half the game. Wesleyan had 32 steals and 66 rebounds. Hard to fathom that.

SACA beat Social Circle 66-55. Mariah Chandler had 30 points & 15 rebounds for SACA. SACA is OK, but Wesleyan is 30 points better than everybody.

By dawgsig

March 7, 2009 9:29 PM | Link to this

GOOOOOOOOOO NEWNAN GOUGARS!!!

By Laney Girls 70 - Northeast Macon 45

March 7, 2009 9:30 PM | Link to this

Congrats Lady Wildcats, keep up the good work.

By Todd Holcomb

March 7, 2009 9:33 PM | Link to this

Darlington 45, Whitefield 42. Whitefield’s Trey Miller is on the bench w/ 3 fouls.

By ehall1987

March 7, 2009 9:35 PM | Link to this

LFO 52 Dunwoody 49 final

By satlscoregirl

March 7, 2009 9:38 PM | Link to this

South Atlanta 34 - Washington County 26 (HALFTIME)

By D-W00D Student

March 7, 2009 9:41 PM | Link to this

LET’S GET A DUNWOODY UPDATE

By Todd Holcomb

March 7, 2009 9:49 PM | Link to this

Whitefield closes the 3rd w/ a 17-3 run. Leads 59-48. Tyshawn Good just fouled out. He had scored 15 for Darlington. I’d say it’s over.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 9:51 PM | Link to this

Norcross 12, Wheeler 8 (boys)…..End of 1st Quarter……..Man is this place electric and the players are struggling with it as evidenced by multiple nervous shots and uncharacteristic turnovers. Two monster dunks, however, the first by Wheeler’s Ari Stewart with a behind the back jam while Norcross countered with Tarriq Mohammad alley oop to Adrian Hubbard

By ehall1987

March 7, 2009 9:54 PM | Link to this

Columbia 17 Elbert Co 14 end of 1st.

By Jeff

March 7, 2009 9:58 PM | Link to this

Still looking for a Westlake-Savannah score - anyone have any idea ?

By south atlanta fan

March 7, 2009 10:01 PM | Link to this

south atlanta 62 to washington county 48 507 in the 4th

By Willy

March 7, 2009 10:02 PM | Link to this

satlscoregirl how does Favors look? Update on score? Really appreciate bro.

By NFH1989

March 7, 2009 10:04 PM | Link to this

Any latest updates on the Westlake vs. Savannah, South Atlanta vs. Washington County and of course the Norcross vs. Wheeler games?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 10:07 PM | Link to this

Norcross 24, Wheeler 18..Halftime….Norcross scored the half’s last 10 points largely due to some surprisingly effective inside play by junior Adrian Hubbard (8 points) against the more-acclaimed Wheeler front line. Norcross’s switch to a zone also perplexed Wheeler. In addition, for some unknown reason Wheeler’s Tahj Tate is not playing and not even on the bench.

By Glenn LaFollette

March 7, 2009 10:08 PM | Link to this

Sorry for being slow on Dunwoody girls updates. They have not yet discovered the internet in Dalton. It upsets the carpet-making process.

Final score: LFO 52, Dunwoody 49: Great game. Kristin Nash was clutch but missed the one free throw that mattered. The last one. She drove to the lane looking to cut the Warrior lead to one point with about 6 on the clock. She got fouled then missed the foul shot. I’m sending her an internet hug. She played great and shouldn’t be sad.

I’ll say this for LFO. They need to find a ball handler. Their coach said their region tries what Dunwoody did tonight (heavy pressure) but it doesn’t work. Either way, they’re a feel good story and a nice addition to the Class AAA Final Four. The school had never won a state tournament game prior this season. They drop a classification, but still…good story.

And I think Angela Nash is a good coach and even more pleasant to talk to. Dunwoody has a solid leader there. They lose four seniors, including Nash

By Rhianna

March 7, 2009 10:09 PM | Link to this

Norcross-Wheeler game started late because Campbell’s bus broke down and the Lady Spartans had to walk the final 4 miles to West Georgia’s campus. They probably should have just walked home instead because Parkview beat them so bad, Campbell had more bruises then Rhianna. The broken down bus pushed the Campbell-Parkview game to 4:35, the Milton-South Gwinnett game to 6:15, the Duluth-Marietta game to 7:45 and the Wheeler-Norcross game to 9:15.

By BBQ

March 7, 2009 10:09 PM | Link to this

Norcross 24-18 at the half

By Glenn LaFollette

March 7, 2009 10:11 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe Westlake lost. Granted I know nothing of Beach. Nothing. They could be starting five Candace Parkers for all I know.

So much for picking Westlake as a darkhorse. Good season, however, being their first back in Class AAAAA, I think.

By ehall1987

March 7, 2009 10:14 PM | Link to this

Columbia 28 Elbert Co 18 halftime

By rudy

March 7, 2009 10:16 PM | Link to this

OK as of 10:16, the only game without an update is westlake/Savannah.

By Glenn LaFollette

March 7, 2009 10:17 PM | Link to this

I’m sitting at Columbia v. [Doesn’t Matter]. I’m craving a Columbia v. South Atlanta game, so it looks like [Doesn’t Matter] shares my opinion trailing 28-18 at the half.

And yes, Elbert County, I’m kidding. Being stuck in the Carpet Capital of the World makes me rude.

No one for Columbia is blowing up, but the overall athleticism on this team is amazing. I’m going to start counting dunks when they play. I watch them through the Region 5-AAA Tournament and was consistently entertained. Very hard to defend.

Todd: This just in, Wesleyan just nabbed its 1,007th rebound of the night. Anne “MacGyver” Armstrong is just standing under the goal and tipping the ball back to herself. When you’re that good, you can just do whatever you want. No one is likely to stop them in Class A. Anyone have any ideas of who might give them a run in the Final Four?

By highschoolfan

March 7, 2009 10:22 PM | Link to this

if tahj tate was in uniform, this game would be much different, he is a huge part of wheelers offense, Ari Stewart and Richard Howell are good, but with out Tahj (or Freeze as he is called) Wheeler loses their penetrator, and a secondary ball handler, and not to mention one of the best finishers in highschool basketball

By willy

March 7, 2009 10:28 PM | Link to this

Glenn South Atlanta vs Columbia would be a great game but who can stop Derrick Favors? No one and I think they would win. Favors is INCREDIBLE

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 10:29 PM | Link to this

Wheeler 34, Norcross 33 ….End of 3rd Quarter….Wheeler’s finally finding ways to deal with Norcross’ zone…Offensive rebounds. Junior Joab Jerome has sneaked in for six points. Meanwhile, Wheeler’s Ari Stewart ignited the crowd with a trey and followed that moments later with a traditional 3-point play….

By Glenn LaFollette

March 7, 2009 10:35 PM | Link to this

Elbert County had cut the deficit to six points with some good defense. But at the end of the third it’s 39-27 Eagles.

ECHS just whiffed on a last second basket before the buzzer sounded. Not many things going the Blue Devils way.

By studentofthegame

March 7, 2009 10:35 PM | Link to this

Look for a Columbia upset over S. Atlanta. Both have tremendous talent but Columbia has a better coach. S. Atlanta will try to press Columbia and they will get burned. Favors will get in foul trouble. Coach Reddick normally chokes during big games

By joey

March 7, 2009 10:38 PM | Link to this

South Atlanta 90, Wash County 67 Final

By joey

March 7, 2009 10:40 PM | Link to this

South Atlanta 90, Washington County 67 Final

By NO LOVE

March 7, 2009 10:42 PM | Link to this

WOW, we now know where all the Bias lies for AJC. Where is the Savannah/Westlake score. Just becuase they don’t have huge followings in Atlanta, they are still in the Elite 8 of AAAAA. Don’t blame them because the GHSA is stupid and sticks all of the “unimportant” games at Fort Valley. Some updates would be nice. And I’m sure people who aren’t fans of the schools would appreciate an update as well, just to know what the heck is going on.

BIAS AJC?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 10:43 PM | Link to this

Wheeler 45, Norcross 39…2:36 left in 4th…

By Michael Carvell AJC

March 7, 2009 10:44 PM | Link to this

FINAL SCORE: South Atlanta 90, Washington County 67. Derrick Favors, the No. 1-ranked player in the USA by Scout, scored 28.

By Michael Carvell AJC

March 7, 2009 10:49 PM | Link to this

FINAL SCORE: South Atlanta 90, Washington County 67. Derrick Favors, the No. 1-ranked player in the USA by Scout, scored 28.

By BBQ

March 7, 2009 10:51 PM | Link to this

I agree….NO LOVE

By highschoolfan

March 7, 2009 10:54 PM | Link to this

need a wheeler update

By DH

March 7, 2009 10:59 PM | Link to this

Geez, need a Wheeler update! What is this, the 1920s or something? Someone get on the telegraph and report what’s going on, already.

By DRB

March 7, 2009 11:01 PM | Link to this

Hard to believe no report from South Georgia and few updates on Wheeler-Norcross game.

By CougarDan

March 7, 2009 11:02 PM | Link to this

NO LOVE, et al. Well, I agree to a point. But, consider it is called the ATLANTA-Journal Constitution and not the GEORGIA-Journal Constitution. They can’t have their reporters traveling everywhere and giving just do to every team, especially in this economy! But, I will agree that there should be SOMEBODY in Ft. Valley providing information. The only mention of Redan (an Atlanta area school) was when I reported they had won, when I also posted the Newnan (almost Atlanta area) result. (True, I had Valdosta with 76 pts, but I thought the last tip-in had counted.) I, too, would like a Westlake (also almost Atlanta area)-Savannah score.

By scgaconnection

March 7, 2009 11:02 PM | Link to this

Wheeler 60 Norcross 44

By Wheelerfan

March 7, 2009 11:03 PM | Link to this

60-44 wheeler wins

By Mike

March 7, 2009 11:03 PM | Link to this

60-44 Wheeler

By Mike

March 7, 2009 11:05 PM | Link to this

Wheeler 60-44

By DRB

March 7, 2009 11:06 PM | Link to this

Since we have NO reports I am going to GUESS Westlake 67 Savannah 61! Hey I could be close WHO knows?

By Jeff

March 7, 2009 11:06 PM | Link to this

Final - Westlake over Savannah High by 10, led by Marcus Thornton’s triple double. See you all in Gwinnett Thursday night.

By cralph

March 7, 2009 11:07 PM | Link to this

Wheeler 60, Norcross 44, game over

By rudy

March 7, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this

Not a Savannah or Westlake fan, but as a basketball fan, it would be nice to know the score. It’s not like the game is being played in PCT time zone.

By rudy

March 7, 2009 11:14 PM | Link to this

Good Wheeler wins, now maybe AJC can scramble a bit to find out who the heck they playing in the Final 4.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 11:16 PM | Link to this

Wheeler 60, Norcross 44 Final…….Wheeler’s man defense proved to be too much for Norcross as the Blue Devils managed only nine points during the first 11 minutes of the final half. As a result, Wheeler turned a 24-18 deficit into a loud victory.

Wheeler was led by junior guard Phil Taylor’s 17 with 12 of that from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. Senior forwards Richard Howell and Ari Stewart added 13 and 12, respectively.

Norcross was led by junior forward Adrian Hubbard’s 14.

By studentofthegame

March 7, 2009 11:17 PM | Link to this

At the end of the 3rd. westlake up on Savannah 43-34

By Rob Morton AJC

March 7, 2009 11:20 PM | Link to this

If it’s true that Westlake won then the Lions will face Wheeler in the semis…On the other side, it is Milton and Newnan

By CougarDan

March 7, 2009 11:20 PM | Link to this

One more point … Georgia is a mostly a football state. The blogs during that season are remarkably fast. Do you notice how many football stories continue to be posted in the AJC months afterwards?! Now, if we were in my home state of Indiana where we bleed basketballs, you would have updates practically before the plays were made! 30 years down here haven’t dimmed my love for the game of roundball, hoops, or whatever you want to call it, for sure. But it sure is disappointing to see mostly empty bleachers during the season, and not even filling for most of the tournaments. And the slow and lacking coverage by most of the media doesn’t help feed my addiction. Still, it is the last week. So, where is the Westlake/Savannah score AJC?!?!?

By Other Georgia

March 7, 2009 11:26 PM | Link to this

Anything else from Dalton, or was it cancelled due to lack of interest?

By CougarDan

March 7, 2009 11:27 PM | Link to this

Ah, Westlake wins. So, it’ll be Region 4 against Region 6 in AAAAA action Thursday. It’ll be fun! Let’s all be there!

By Jeff

March 7, 2009 11:29 PM | Link to this

What do you mean - if it’s true Westlake won ? If you don’t want to believe me then get someone from the AJC off their butt and down to Fort Valley !!

By studentofthegame

March 7, 2009 11:32 PM | Link to this

westlake wins 64-55 on to face wheeler

By rudy

March 7, 2009 11:37 PM | Link to this

I’m originally from New York, where everything gets equal coverage, where I could get all the sports that’s fit to print and let me add not only local teams. Football (HS) season has been over for ever and though a little update is good, it’s basketball season guys. AJC didn’t even have the rankings till the last 2 weeks of the season, had to go to another source to get that and even team records. 3 weeks ago when you went to the rankings link you still found the football rankings, give me a break.

By rudy

March 7, 2009 11:41 PM | Link to this

Maybe they’ll show up to Gwinnett Arena on Thursday.

By WolfMan

March 7, 2009 11:47 PM | Link to this

Too bad Randolph-Clay “AA convert” took out ECI. If they hadn’t, Wesleyan (another “AA convert”) could have done it like they did in football. How do you say “chip on your shoulder?”

By Lacey

March 8, 2009 12:21 AM | Link to this

Way to go Lady Panthers! I was at the game today and thoroughly enjoyed watching a total team effort! Parkview is the only AAAAA team left in Gwinnett County!

By WildcatMan

March 8, 2009 12:46 AM | Link to this

Games at West GA were late because Campbell girls’ bus broke down setting every game back …

Wheeler FINALLY focused on DEFENSE and it paid off. Outscored Norcross 42-20 in the second half. First half was spent adjusting for the absence of Tahj Tate … who perhaps forgot the elements of chemistry.

Role player Karl Cochran was the defensive MAN Ari sat out much of the first half due to two quick fouls but made up for it in the second half. Jerome reminded us of Bruce Dalrymple, getting the offensive board put backs. Phil broke Norcross’ back from the free throw line (12 free throws pts). Richard was solid but seemed hurt and/or tired at times.

All and all, Wheeler came out in the second half and said this game is ours … and took it.

GO CATS!

By wheelerfan

March 8, 2009 12:51 AM | Link to this

just got back from the game… i tried to provide updates throughout the game but i couldnt get a signal in the gym for my phones internet…anyways heres my take…a tale of 2 halves for the most part, wheeler started quick with a 6-2 lead highlighted by an ari stewart jam right in the faces of the norcross student section….the game then settled down a bit, and norcross took control by out-rebounding the bigger wildcats in the first half, norcross was playing with more intensity in the 1 half, and their smaller guards were finding themselves grabbing rebounds instead of wheelers big men….norcross built a 6 pt lead heading into halftime 24-18…at halftime, wheeler was in the locker room for maybe 2 minutes, but whatever lipscomb said in 2 minutes was obviously the right thing to say, wheeler was back on the court and ready to go…wheeler was ready to inbound the ball with a minute left in the 10 minute break, norcross was still gathering themselves….that small gesture was a forecast of what was to come in the 2nd half, wheeler came out with an unmatched intensity defensively, norcross looked completely bewildered and out of synch with the man2man look from wheeler…cochran, tiller, and jerome played great defense, they were all over the norcross guards the entire 2nd half….as todd wrote, norcross scored only 9 pts the first 11 minutes….ari stewarts 3 pointer with the score tied 31-31 put the wildcats ahead and they never looked back, they built a 10 pt lead towards the end of the 3rd…norcross would cut into the lead with a couple 4-0 runs here and there, but i dont think they got closer than 6 after wheeler built up a cushion…jerome had some nice rebounds and putbacks for wheeler, ari and richard started finishing ( in the first half taylor howell and stewart were shooting abysmally)…wheeler missed 1 free throw the entire game, i dont have the exact stats, but i am imagine they were something like 19/20 from the line while the devils struggled at the line themselves, hitting probably somewhere in the 50-60% range (another guess)…i’m not sure why tate didnt play, but when he is out of the lineup the players are fully aware that other have to step up, and that happened for sure tonight, cochran, tiller, and jerome played great….overall it was a good win, go wildcats!!

By WildcatMan

March 8, 2009 1:14 AM | Link to this

I hope Wheeler doesn’t BEACH themselves again this year. The looked past Beach the year Tiller and Florence were Srs.

Surely Lipscomb will remind them!

Westlake is a good team. Milton is a great team … and youngest in the tournament. They start one Sr, 3 sophomores and a freshman! Wheeler did beat Milton earlier this year but Milton has gotten better.

Tournament is not over …

By William

March 8, 2009 1:18 AM | Link to this

Apparently, Tahj Tate quit the team sometime between the end of Wednesday night’s game with PTR and tonight’s game. That is just bizarre.

As far as the game tonight goes, my hat goes to Joey Jerome. I think he was the real difference. The first half was ugly. Wheeler decided they wanted to win at halftime and came out and took the game.

This is just my opinion, but Norcross just doesn’t seem that good to me. I thought on the whole that Wheeler played a mediocre game, but they did play a gutsy second half.

Ari and Richard are going to have bring considerably more game to TGwC against Westlake.

By Eagle 1

March 8, 2009 1:23 AM | Link to this

Columbia Eagles Win !! Jershon Cobb 21 pts Elbert Co. Rod Rucker is the real deal!!! Columbia vs S.Atlanta show down!!!!

By Eagle 1

March 8, 2009 1:27 AM | Link to this

Now that all that Norcross & Wheeler talk is over. Lets start a Blog on Columbia deep talent against S.Atlanta oneman show please!!!!!

By gatechfan1

March 8, 2009 1:31 AM | Link to this

I just wanted to comment on the Towns County and Wesleyan game from today. I just wanted to know how a team that can beat just about any AAAAA team and was in double AA last year can just drop down to A just like that, and win like 5 titles in 6 years. Everyone gives me this enrollment crap and that is the saddest excuse GHSA could have. Wesleyan can recruit players which totally makes the playing field not fair at all and also showed how little class they have by continuing to full court press our girls while up by 50 points in the 4th quarter. I just feel that GHSA should look at Wesleyan and take a wild guess as to why they can compete and the highest classification but play at the lowest.

By South Atlanta Fan

March 8, 2009 1:41 AM | Link to this

i see eagle 1 just love south atlanta so much we have a shirt for u to wear at macon lol

By Sallie

March 8, 2009 5:29 AM | Link to this

It is time for Duluth High School Senior Lady Wildcats to move on to bigger and better things in LIFE. WE LOVE YOU GIRLS!!!!!! Alex Phillips/Alex Shaw/Daphne Adebayo/Mykayla Walker/Ravven Brown

Thanks for the memories……….

By Devil Lover

March 8, 2009 9:24 AM | Link to this

Norcross won the first half and wheeler won the second and the game. Hats off to wheeler who was the better team last night. Now go win a championship so we can keep them in our club and Norcross will has something to shot for next year to take away from wheeler.

By Derrick

March 8, 2009 9:26 AM | Link to this

S.Atlanta v.s. Columbia no match!!Who on Columbia can stop the number one player in the nation and you said they are a one man show you must have not seen them play.The only way is if the officials take the game away which is what satisfy all the Derrick Favors HATERS.Columbia is overrated and a bunch of COOKIES!!!

By still a fan

March 8, 2009 10:21 AM | Link to this

I doubt it would do any good but if I were the Campbell girls coach, I would file a protest with the GHSA because of my players having to WALK 4 MILES to the game after their bus broke down. That is absolutely ridiculous! Someone from W. Georgia or the GHSA should have sent a bus to pick them up. I can’t believe they allowed that to happen. Someone should explain from the GHSA. The Campbell girls may not have won but at least they wouldn’t have started off the game tired from their hike to the gym.

And a word to the Milton folks about how they handle the tournament at Gwinnett - if you end up having the late game, you better go ahead and get there early anyway if you want a seat. They do not empty the arena after each game and by the late game seats are a premium. I know you are excited about making it to the finals and will have a lot of fans. Tell them to take cash and get their early.

By eagle 2

March 8, 2009 10:32 AM | Link to this

S.Atlanta v.s. Columbia no match!!Who on Columbia can stop the number one player in the nation and you said they are a one man show you must have not seen them play.The only way is if the officials take the game away which is what satisfy all the Derrick Favors HATERS.Columbia is overrated and a bunch of COOKIES!!!

That is exactly my point I have seen them play and in the big game they are a ONE MAN SHOW. the malone kid goes into hibernation. nice to know you think columbia is overrated they only lost two games and are sitting right next to South atlanta. they are doing something right. they aren’t winning on name alone. so what has south atlanta done so special? yall are the ones with everything to lose. yall are the ones with the number one player in the country, the high national ranking. yall are the ones that have to prove yall belong. we been there. this is home for us. columbia just shows up and plays ball. the one man show can only carry you so far….see vincent banks (remember they ran into a TEAM named griffin)?

By Big O

March 8, 2009 12:53 PM | Link to this

Eagle1 and eagle 2 you guys have done all the talking all year long, now it’s tim to play eagle 2 is making all kinds of excuses. We never talked about all the recruiting you people do at Columbia, we never complained when you guys got all the fame ,so don’t cry now. By the the way Derrick Favors is not a one man team, he just happens to be the best player on the team.

By azcat225

March 8, 2009 1:03 PM | Link to this

Todd, can you find out any more about Tahj Tate? William mentioned a rumor (or maybe he knows firsthand) that Tate quit the team. That seems—-bizarre. More likely scenario may be that Coach Lipscomb kicked him off the team.

Having said all that, it’s obvious that not having Tate on the floor didn’t hurt Wheeler all that much, and in the end, may have helped them. If the team and Tate have cut ties, that may eliminate what seems to have been a distraction; maybe not a major distraction but this time of year, you don’t need any distractions at all.

Both of my kids graduated from Wheeler and I went to a lot of Wheeler’s games during that time. I still think the 2005 team was the best of the lot—-they flat wore their opponents out and dominated with intensity and desire, both of which seem to come to this year’s version in spurts, at best.

And I heartily agree with WilcatMan—-don’t get Beached this year. I was at that game and it was painfully obvious from the opening tipoff that Wheeler had looked past Beach.

Go Wildcats!!

By William

March 8, 2009 1:33 PM | Link to this

Lipscomb was quoted in today’s MDJ that Tahj didn’t play due to “personal reasons”. My understanding from several sources is that he quit the team and left for his original hometown of Easley, S.C. where his mom still lives. Two sources told me that he quit Wednesday night. That’s the entirety of what I’ve been told. I sincerely hope Tahj is able to sort things out. He’s a quiet kid who mishandled some challenges this year. He’s not a bad kid and I hope he overcomes things and stays that way.

By azcat225

March 8, 2009 2:04 PM | Link to this

Thanks, William, for the update. I hope the young man can get things straightened out, too. You hate to see potential wasted, in whatever walk of life.

Sidenote: I was pleased to see David Gonzalvez had ended up at Richmond. I had lost track of him after he had failed to qualify academically coming out of Wheeler (I think he had signed originally with Coastal Carolina).

Sharaud and J.T. have been having great seasons. I was really pleased to see J.T. able to follow Coach Anderson to Missouri. That style of ball is perfect for him.

Congratulations to all of the Final Four qualifiers.

Go Wildcats!!

By Wheelerfan

March 8, 2009 2:36 PM | Link to this

Devil lover- nice to see you still blogging, however I haven’t seen house of blue, after all that number crunching I figured he still be around win or lose, but guess not…. Stay classy, see you next season

By Eagle 1

March 8, 2009 3:02 PM | Link to this

Big O how are you goin to fix your mouth and say Columbia recruits. Didnt Andre Malone play at N.Clayton? Isnt N.clayton still open? Everybody in the world knows Favors and S.Atlanta with the Celtics got that kid over there. We know they’ve playing together for the Celtics AAU. So you mean to tell us,the great Ga Basketball Nation that Dre Malone just happen to move to S.Atlanta high school outta all the schools in the State? Come the h—- on Dawg!!!

By Eagle 1

March 8, 2009 3:08 PM | Link to this

Can we keep it real one time South Atlanta Fans? One question? Do you guys really think Columbia is Garbage? Regardless of the tradition and #2 ranking behind S.Atlanta all year? Regardless of the 29-2 record? I just really want to know if you guys can be some honest men?

By South Atlanta Fan

March 8, 2009 5:13 PM | Link to this

nope yall not garbage but yall alway trying to down south atlanta cause yall think we just a one man team if we was that he’ll have all 90 point we scored last night but hey yall good but we are better

By Dalton

March 8, 2009 7:55 PM | Link to this

We’ve had the internet for a while now Glen. We’ve also got good people with class. Clearly your pompous behind knows nothing of the latter.

By Eagle 1

March 8, 2009 9:38 PM | Link to this

Preciate it South Atlanta Fan just wanted to know!!!! One thang about it we will be entertained by both teams!!!

By Boywonder

March 8, 2009 9:47 PM | Link to this

Southwest Dekalb girls have had a good run up until this point….but the Lady Cardinals of Jonesboro will be victorious and raise the hardware in the end!!!

By Duluth Lady Cats #1 Fan

March 9, 2009 10:53 PM | Link to this

Hey Sallie!

High 5 to you!! The Fab 5 Seniors had a fantastic career and all of the supporting cast from the underclassmen. What most people don’t know is that the current 8th grade class of Lady Cats made a run for the Middle School Girls title, falling just a tad short to Dacula on Saturday morning. The Duluth Legacy started by Mykala/Daphne/Alex P/Ravven and Alex Shaw will be carried on by Juniors, Dominique, Shyla and Roxie; and Sophomores, Aliyah and Tarlesha and Freshmen, yes Freshmen, Rajine and Abby. Coming soon, Joy, Ariel and Merideth from the 8th grade!

Most people don’t know that, before the reign of the Fab 5, the Duluth Lady Cats won 0 games in the season before they came in as freshmen, 1 game in the year before that and 2 games in the year before that! The freshman year was a 9-17 season, then 17-9, then Final Four, then Elite 8!

They have truly made history and they are all smart girls to boot!

VCU, Wake and Mercer have a lot to look forward to!

We love you ladies and thanks for putting Duluth Lady Cats on the map. An Elite 8 finish in your senior year and a Final Four finish in your Junior year, and 3 D1 signees … UNBELIEVABLE!

Thanks Coach Huckaby, Coach Gaskins and Coach Gilbert! You have been a rock and we love you all!!

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March 9, 2009 11:07 PM | Link to this

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