Prep Zone

By Kurt Aschermann Jr.

March 11, 2009 4:01 PM | Link to this

Live from the Macon Centreplex, we’ve got the Wesleyan and Randolph Clay girls about to tip off in Class A’s first semi final.

I’ll be back with frequent updates throughout the day.

By Bearcant lover

March 11, 2009 4:04 PM | Link to this

South Georgia basketball doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Neither, the Lady Cats or the Bearcats were rank in the top ten of AAAA at the end of the regular season. Both teams have proven that they deserved to be repected. GO PURPLE AND GOLD!

By Bearcat lover

March 11, 2009 4:09 PM | Link to this

The AAAA rankings have not respected the Lady cats or Bearcats all seasons. They have proven that they deserved to have been there. GO CATS!

By bearcat alum

March 11, 2009 4:10 PM | Link to this

Go Purple and Gold! Lady Bearcats and Bearcats will roll tonight!

By phan

March 11, 2009 4:17 PM | Link to this

4A and 5A semifinal games are being webcast on www.gpb.org/basketball all day today and tomorrow … SWD looking real good right now

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 4:22 PM | Link to this

Wesleyan up 16-12 through one quarter from Macon. Sharpshooter Erin Hall hit three long 3-pointers to pace the Gwinnett County private school, searching for their sixth consecutive state finals appearance.

Despite 10 turnovers, Randolph Clay staying close thanks to some good work on the glass, out-rebounding Wesleyan 12-4.

Junior Destiny Mitchell led Randolph Clay with six first quarter points, including four during a 7-0 run. But Hall was too much to handle.

Second quarter underway.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 4:25 PM | Link to this

R-Clay with a much needed timeout at the 5:31 mark of the second quarter. Wesleyan too good from the outside as Logan Morris just hit the Wolves’ fifth three-pointer of the game to go up 24-14.

Red Devils have turned the ball over 13 times through the game’s first 10:30 and that’s not going to get it done against a team like Wesleyan.

By Todd Holcomb

March 11, 2009 4:34 PM | Link to this

South Georgia basketball doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Neither, the Lady Cats or the Bearcats were rank in the top ten of AAAA at the end of the regular season. Both teams have proven that they deserved to be repected. GO PURPLE AND GOLD!

Bainbridge’s boys and girls were ranked No. 7 by the Associated Press entering the state tournament. The boys beat another South Georgia team, Statesboro, ranked No. 4, to make the semifinals. Bainbridge’s girls were the highest-ranked team in their quarter and made the final four as expected based on rankings. Nothing has happened so far to suggest in any way that South Georgia teams were not respected enough in the rankings.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 4:39 PM | Link to this

Wesleyan had a terrific second quarter, out-scoring R-Clay 27-8 in building a 43-20 halftime lead.

The 27-4 Wolves seem unaware that a 3-point line exists, bombing from everywhere on the court. They hit eight threes, and along with an intense full-court press that helped force 18 first-half turnovers, this game got out of hand in a hurry.

Be back soon with halftime stats.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 4:41 PM | Link to this

SW Dekalb (girls) 48, Bainbridge 27…Halftime….SW coach Kathy Walton finally got her wish as the young Panthers put it all together. Forward Kayla Lewis showed everyone why she is among the state’s top juniors by scoring 16 points on 7 of 7 shooting, including two 3-pointers.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 4:46 PM | Link to this

Some halftime numbers:

Wesleyan led by Erin Hall - 12 points, all on three-pointers; Grace Leah Baughn added nine points and Logan Morris eight for the Wolves, who lead 43-20.

R-Clay led by Casey Sands and Destiny Mitchell, who each have six points. Asha Alexander chipped in with seven rebounds and a couple of assists.

Big stories are Wesleyan’s three-point shooting (eight knocked down in first half) and the Red Devils turnover problems (18 in first half).

Second half underway..

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 4:49 PM | Link to this

Wolves out and running early in the third, forcing a Randolph Clay timeout at the 6:46 mark.

Georgia commit Anne Marie Armstrong just had a nice give-and-go with Chantel Kennedy to give the Wolves a 49-22 cushion.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 4:58 PM | Link to this

SW Dekalb 61, Bainbridge 36…(girls).3rd Quarter..1:31 left….To capsulize SW’s day so far can be summed by Kayla Lewis’ steal, hard dribble, then dish off to junior guard Alondra Rivers, who promptly dealed off to junior Chancie Dunn for a lay in…

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 5:00 PM | Link to this

R-Clay’s Destiny Mitchell is having a fine game to help keep the Re Devils within striking distance of Wesleyan.

The junior has 20 points and 10 rebounds at the 3:00 mark of the third and R-Clay’s 11-0 run trims Wesleyan’s lead to 51-35.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 5:04 PM | Link to this

SW Dekalb 68, Bainbridge 39 (girls) End of 3rd Quarter……SW caps the third in another familiar sequence with junior Kayla Lewis grabbing a loose ball and tossing ahead to Alondra Rivers for a lay up just before the quarter buzzer. Bainbridge standout junior Alexis Burke has been hampered with foul trouble all afternoon.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 5:06 PM | Link to this

Through three quarters from Macon, Wesleyan in control, up 67-43. Wolves have hit 10 three-pointers and are eight minutes from the program’s sixth consecutive state finals appearance.

By camp

March 11, 2009 5:17 PM | Link to this

what’s the score for the southwest girls game now?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 5:21 PM | Link to this

SW Dekalb 80, Bainbridge 48 (girls) Final

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 5:22 PM | Link to this

It’s all over from Macon. Last year’s Class AA champion Wesleyan advances to this year’s Class A championship game with a 84-59 victory over Randolph Clay.

For all intents and purposes, Wesleyan put the game away during the second quarter when it out-scored R-Clay 34-6 to build a 43-20 halftime advantage.

Looking forward to seeing the second Class A semi final tonight between Baylor-bound Mariah Chandler and Southwest Atlanta Christian and Savannah Country Day. After seeing Wesleyan run and gun against R-Clay, I can’t imagine either team being able to stay with the Wolves, but we’ll see.

Be back soon with Turner County-Athens Christian updates.

By WheelerWildcats

March 11, 2009 5:29 PM | Link to this

What about the Wheeler Westlake game? Wheeler is just too good offensively and defensively to stop. I think they have already placed the toughest teams in the entire bracket

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 5:39 PM | Link to this

SW Dekalb 80, Bainbridge 48 (girls)…Final…..SW’s aim of winning a second straight Class AAAA championship is alive and well. The Panthers (28-4) face the winner of tonight’s Fayette County-Jonesboro with a real possibility of a rematch from last year’s title game between SW and Fayette.

SW was led by Kayla Lewis’ 24, who also put together a nice all-around floor game. Fellow junior Alondra Rivers added 15 while senior Jamesha Blake had 9.

Bainbridge (24-6) was led by senior Zaikia Dawson’s 19 and junior Alexis Burke’s 13.

By Chris

March 11, 2009 5:51 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know the score of the Tucker basketball game?

By MGHS # 1 Fan

March 11, 2009 5:53 PM | Link to this

Tucker vs Bainbridge? Miller Grove is looking forward to another game with Tucker this year! Hey a Dekalb County State Final! Let’s Go!

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 5:58 PM | Link to this

Bainbridge 26, Tucker 17 (boys) 5:48 left in 2nd quarter….The senior-oriented line up of Bainbridge has not blinked unlike its girls. Guard Marquis Williams just knocked down a trey while fellow senior Melzie Johnson’s 3-point play on a stick back gives the Bearcats nice early lead.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 5:58 PM | Link to this

Ugly first quarter in the first boy’s Class A semi final of the day.

Athens Christian got a late three-point play from Chaz Sheets to go up 17-15 after one quarter.

Both teams’ fans seem to think it’s the referees’ fault that neither team can knock down any shots or hang onto the ball, but that’s basketball fans.

By Tiger Fan

March 11, 2009 6:00 PM | Link to this

What’s the Tucker score?

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 6:02 PM | Link to this

Athens Christian coach Ron Link with a quick timeout at the start of the second quarter and it’s needed. Athens has no answer for Turner County’s inside game, which has produced a majority of the Rebels’ 27 points.

Turner currently on a 13-4 run and up 27-21.

By gomdawg

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

Bainbridge Score ??????

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 6:15 PM | Link to this

Bainbridge 37, Tucker 33 (boys) Halftime…..The Bearcats lead 30-20 late in the second quarter when Tucker countered with a trio of 3-pointers to cut the margin. Senior Chris Kingsberry had two of those on consecutive possessions but Bainbridge’s Marquis Williams tempered the momentum by banking a trey with :02 left.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 6:15 PM | Link to this

Turner County started knocking down some shots and head into the locker room up 38-28.

The Rebels started the second quarter pounding the ball inside to their big sophomore Breon Dixon, who had eight points on four easy buckets to give Turner a 31-21 lead. Later, Turner County, which hasn’t lost since last December 6, got outside jumpers from Tray Pearce, Chris Spears and Todd Lawson for a 7-2 run to close the half.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 6:27 PM | Link to this

Bainbridge 41, Tucker 40 (4:13 left in 3rd)….Bainbridge’s Marquis Williams opens the second half much like he ended the first with a trey but Tucker countered that by literally scrapping its way back with consecutive steals

By Brian Cook

March 11, 2009 6:31 PM | Link to this

what is the score of the turner/ACS game?

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 6:33 PM | Link to this

Turner County with a timeout at the 2:50 mark; Rebels up 45-35.

Tray Pearce, who had a game-high 10 points in the first half, has hit two buckets in the third quarter. Pearce has also had two big dunks, one on a beautiful alley-oop pass from Aadrian Jackson.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 6:37 PM | Link to this

Tucker 52, Bainbridge 49…(End of 3rd quarter)….Senior Kris Kingsberry’s 3-pointer with :03 left gave Tucker the lead.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 6:38 PM | Link to this

Turner County up 45-39 after three quarters.

Brutal game for the most part - missed lay ups, turnovers, bad jokes from the Turner County fans.

By ehaire

March 11, 2009 6:40 PM | Link to this

what is the bainbridge score?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 6:45 PM | Link to this

Tucker 59, Bainbridge 52 (4:17 left in 4th)…Tucker’s Manny Atkins is rising at the right time again with a 3-point play, a blocked shot and two made free throws

By Cal

March 11, 2009 6:51 PM | Link to this

It’s been almost 12 minutes and still no update from the Turner game. What’s going on?

By Cal

March 11, 2009 6:53 PM | Link to this

Any update on the Turner County game?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 6:53 PM | Link to this

Tucker 63, Bainbridge 58 (1:58 left in 4th)….Tucker is milking the clock quite well but the Bearcats stay close with, once again, a trey by senior Marquis Williams..

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 6:56 PM | Link to this

Turner County were just too athletic for Athens Christian, rolling to a 71-50 win. The Rebels got a big-time performance from Tray Pearce (24 pts.), as well as help from Ternell Davis (14 pts.) and Breon Dixon (12 pts. 6 reb.) and are headed to the Class A championship game.

Back soon with final numbers and the tip off in the second girl’s semi final game.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 6:57 PM | Link to this

Tucker 67, Bainbridge 60 (:53 left in 4th)…..Bainbridge does not seem to have enough offensive punch to make it all go tonite…

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 7:00 PM | Link to this

Tucker 72, Bainbridge 66 Final…..

By Chalres

March 11, 2009 7:04 PM | Link to this

What time does Whitfield tip off?

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 7:12 PM | Link to this

Charles -

Whitefield Academy and Wilcox County are scheduled to tip at 8:30, right after the Southwest Atlanta Christian-Savannah Country Day girl’s game, which tips in about five minutes.

By Rob Morton AJC

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

Tucker 72, Bainbridge 66 Final…..The Tigers reach the Class AAAA state final for the second time over the past three seasons and could face a fellow Region 6-AAAA member again for the championship with Miller Grove a favorite over Richmond Academy in tonight’s last game. Tucker upset Columbia to win it all in 2007.

Tucker was once again led by Manny Atkins with 28 points. Senior Chris Kingsberry added 15 and junior Brandon Dawson 11.

Senior guard Marquis Williams led Bainbridge with 23, including seven made 3-pointers while James Lodman and Melzie Johnson had 10 each.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 7:22 PM | Link to this

Southwest Atlanta Christian coach Jackie Ransom gets a quick timeout with 5:17 left and her team down 6-0.

Savannah Country Day has three-point baskets from Katelyn Hilliard and Katherine Dotson for the early lead.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 7:33 PM | Link to this

All Savannah Country Day in the first quarter as the Hornets lead 19-8.

The shooting has been phenomenal for SCD. Katherine Dotson hit her 2nd three-pointer of the quarter at the buzzer.

Southwest, meanwhile, took more than 5 1/2 minutes to score their first points of the game and have to find a way to get Baylor comit Mariah Chandler involved more.

By Cal

March 11, 2009 7:34 PM | Link to this

How good of a shot does Turner County have at winning the title on Saturday? The way I figure it, Whitefield will win tonight. Can Turner beat them? If so what are the odds?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 7:35 PM | Link to this

Fayette County 12, Jonesboro 5 (girls)…End of 1st quarter….Jonesboro opened the first 4:45 of the game without managing a made field goal while Fayette is hardly hitting on its cylinders as well…A real sloppy start…

By Rob Morton AJC

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

Fayette County 29, Jonesboro 12 (girls)….2 minute left in 1st half….The Tigers have found their stride by unleashing a 14-3 run….Junior Anma Onyeuku has spurred it by sinking two inside baskets and then turning her own shot block into a breakaway lay up after gathering in a nice dish off from Florida-bound Tessah Holt

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 7:50 PM | Link to this

Southwest Atlanta Christian still hasn’t shown up for this Class A semi final as Savannah Country Day completely took Mariah Chandler out of the game and dominated the first half, going up 33-12.

Katelyn Hilliard (9 pts.); Blake Stafford (8) and Melissa Burkhamer and Katherine Dotson (6 each) lead the way for the Hornets.

Chandler had one point and double and triple teams have frustrated the Baylor commit. Point guard Mariah Eades leads the Warriors, in the semi finals for the fourth consecutive season, with seven points.

By Gran

March 11, 2009 7:52 PM | Link to this

Go Lady Wolves! Great game and we’ll be there on Saturday to see them bring home the tropy again.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 8:08 PM | Link to this

Fayette County 33, Jonesboro 24 (2:54 left in the 3rd)…Jonesboro opens the half by going 9-0 largely behind defensive pressure but Fayette’s Tessah Holt ends a 5-minute scoreless stretch by her team with a long jumper…..

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 8:10 PM | Link to this

SCD on a 10-0 run to grab a 47-23 lead. With the way SCD is shooting and with Mariah Chandler hobbling on a bum knee, I’d be very surprised to see Southwest Atlanta get to within even 15 points before this one is over. It’s been that one-sided.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 8:20 PM | Link to this

Fayette County 39, Jonesboro 37 (3:59 left in 4th)…Jonesboro comeback continues when senior guard Drameka Griggs turns her steal into a flashy drive….

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 8:30 PM | Link to this

SCD wins 68-38; back with more in a bit.

By Auntie Em

March 11, 2009 8:30 PM | Link to this

Did anyone else notice the poor sportsmanship of Destiny Miller after the Randolph-Clay loss to Wesleyan? She stormed off the court and did not participate in the traditional greeting between teams that occurs after games.

I sure hope her coach sits her down for a big helping of attitude adjustment.

She played well and had nothing to be ashamed of - at least, until that act. Class-less. Very.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 8:36 PM | Link to this

Fayette County 43, Jonesboro 41.(girls)…Final….Tigers’ Tessah Holt provided the game winner with a jumper with 2:15 left and followed that with a driving pull up a minute later that made it 43-39. Jonesboro still had its chances after senior Joi Holyfield countered Holt’s second bucket with one of her own. Jonesboro forced a turnover in the final 20 seconds but its two close in shots to tie the game did not find the mark.

Fayette (31-0) was led by junior Anma Onyeuku’s 23 while Holyfield’s 16 led Jonesboro (29-2).

Fayette now faces SW Dekalb for the second straight year in the Class AAAA championship game. Tip off 3 p.m. Friday at Gwinnett Arena.

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 8:42 PM | Link to this

Hey Kurt!

Thanks for live blogging the Wilcox & Whitefield match-up tonight. Looking forward to reading your coverage and insights

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 8:54 PM | Link to this

One of the more one-sided semi final games I can remember as Savannah Country Day completely dominates Southwest Atlanta Christian in a 68-38 laugher.

Katelyn Hilliard led a shooting onslaught, scoring 22 points, while Katherine Dotson added 14 with nine assists and PG Melissa Burkhamer had ten points and nine assists.

Great quote from SCD coach Dale Parker on the Hornets’ finals opponent, Wesleyan:

“I think Wesleyan turned down an NCAA bid to be here,” Parker said. “I think we’ll have to play our best game of the year.”

Should be a good final.

Whitefield-Wilcox boys underway in last game of night.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 9:00 PM | Link to this

I’m amazed at the athleticism of both teams; lots of run and gun. There’s nothing like watching two athletic, well-coached teams go at each other and that’s what we’ve got here in the nightcap.

Whitefield with an early 14-13 lead, 2:17 left in the first quarter Kennard Backman with an early six points for the Wolfpack.

By newnanfan

March 11, 2009 9:00 PM | Link to this

No love for region 4AAAAA basketball. I’t’s all about Wheeler and Milton. Westlake was expected to contend, Newnan to make it to the elite 8 was overachieving. Whether they win or lose, how bout some love for little ol Newnan.

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 9:03 PM | Link to this

Kurt,

What patterns are you seeing in the first quarter of Whitefield - Wilcox?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 9:04 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 18, Richmond Academy 17….End of 1st Quarter….RC is taking it to the taller and more acclaimed Wolverines. The Musketeers are beating MG on the boards with pure effort. Miller Groves’ highlight are three dunks by Steven Hill (sorry but this is not a broken record from last weekend)…

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

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

Nick Marshall with a late three-pointer to give Wilcox a 19-17 lead after one quarter.

Whitefield, which hasn’t lost to a Class A team this season and blew out its first three tournament opponents by an average of 26 pts. per game, is getting all they can handle from Wilcox.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 9:14 PM | Link to this

Wolfpack fan -

I think Whitefield obviously wants to get the ball into their bigs, while Wilcox is more inclined to shoot from the outside.

Wilcox certainly seems like the more energized team early on, but the Patriots guards need to calm down a bit, especially sophomore Nick Marshall, who tends to force the issue.

Kennard Backman and Brandon Reed have been impressive so far for Whitefield.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 9:17 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 37, Richmond Academy 26…2:18 left in the 2nd….RC’s Raston Brown cut the margin to two points on a 3-pointer but Miller Grove countered right back with two treys by sub Adarius Fulton and a driving three-point play by Mfon Udofia….

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 9:17 PM | Link to this

Shows how much I know - since making the comment about Whitefield wanting to get the ball inside, they’ve taken several outside shots.

28-25 Wilcox, 3:26 to go in 2nd quarter.

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 9:24 PM | Link to this

Give us a run down/ breakdown on the foul situations going into the half?

Anybody critical on either team in danger of fouling out?

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 9:28 PM | Link to this

Does Wilcox seem like they’re giving their all?

Seems like Whitefield hasn’t clicked yet.

Second half should be big…

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 9:29 PM | Link to this

The referees called three lane violations on free throws in the first half and I didn’t see any of the three. Maybe the Turner County fans were right - the refs are watching a different game than the rest of us….

Halftime - Wilcox up 33-32. Nick Marshall with 12 points, Kwamaine Outlaw with 8 for the Patriots. Whitefield led by Brandon Reed, with 11 points and Kennard Backman chipping in with 8.

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 9:32 PM | Link to this

what’s the run down on Wilcox scoring? Who are their shot makers?

Does either team seem dependent on one player in particular?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 9:32 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 46, Richmond Academy 29…Half……Another example of what MG opponents know all too well - depth matters. No other team statewide has three usable centers. Starter Tony Parker bullies in for a couple baskets, 6-foot-8 Donte Williams blocks two shots and effects two others and third-teamer in 6-5, 225-pound Xavier McGahee does enough dirty work to help turn this game into a potential upset alert into another rout….

By RAMON

March 11, 2009 9:37 PM | Link to this

WAT IS THE SCORE FOR THE MILLER GROVE GAME?

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 9:44 PM | Link to this

RAMON - GPB has Miller Grove being broadcast online … us single A schools only get our Championship’s on TV.

KURT - what’s happenin?

By heeldawg

March 11, 2009 9:45 PM | Link to this

SCD’s Hornets, with four senior starters who have been to the Elite Eight or Final Four for four years running, is the only team in this tournament with a shot at Wesleyan. They’ve not had aclose game all tournament. That being said, SCDS has to play a perfect game to beat the Wolves, who could probably win the AAAAA tourney.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 9:45 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 52, Richmond Academy 38…(3;36 left in the 3rd quarter)…Miller Grove not playing at its best with a number of unforced mistakes but Stephen Hill did provide another highlight with a windmill dunk - his fifth of the game.

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 9:48 PM | Link to this

Kurt which players (on either team) have 4+ fouls?

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 9:50 PM | Link to this

I may sound like a broken record, but Wilcox guard Nick Marshall needs to start involving his teammates more.

He’s an exciting young player, but he’s too out of control and turns the ball over too much to be running the point in a game this big.

Meanwhile, Whitefield on a nice little run to go up 44-41 with 3:30 left in the third.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 9:54 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 55, Richmond Academy 45…End of 3rd…RC sophomore guard Christian Nobles’ 3-pointer closed the quarter as Miller Grove is not playing with any vigor….

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 9:54 PM | Link to this

Whitefield’s Brandon Reed having a fine game—hitting jumpers, getting put backs, lots of energy. The senior has 24 points with 2:08 to play in the third. Whitefield up 50-45.

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 9:57 PM | Link to this

Wolfpack fan -

I don’t keep track of fouls, but I’ll tell you a big one for Whitefield - Brandon Reed just picked up No. 4 with a minute left in the third.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 10:02 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 59 , Richmond Academy 55 …..(5:10 left in 4th)…RC has fought itself right back into the game after sophomore Don Quarles’ drive followed junior Raston Brown’s trey for 12-2 run..

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 10:06 PM | Link to this

Kurt?

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 10:08 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 65, Richmond Academy 61….3:05 left in 4th…Miller Grove’s Mfon Udofia goes 2 for 2 at the line. Meanwhile, RC’s center Ricardo Glenn fouled out

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 10:08 PM | Link to this

Noteworthy: since Wilcox County’s Quez Mohogany (how about that name?) picked up a technical foul with 6:04 to go in the third quarter and the Pats up 37-36, Whitefield is on a 28-15 run and leads 64-52 with 4:44 left.

By Rob Morton AJC

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

Miller Grove 67, Richmond Academy 64…(1:28 left in 4th)…RA Raston Brown’s trey cut the margin to three but fouled out moments later

By Wolfpack fan

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

Now Whitefield is clicking…

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 10:15 PM | Link to this

Tyrone Johnson is the finest man coaching basketball in Georgia.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 10:16 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 73, Richmond Academy 64…(1:08 left in the 4th)…MG junior Donte Williams, senior Joe Caldwell and Mfon Udofia go 6 for 6 at the free throw line while RA suddenly cannot convert from the 3-pt line…

By Cal

March 11, 2009 10:17 PM | Link to this

Way to go Wilcox, you apparently hosed yourself right out of this game with Nick Marshall trying to be Michael Jordan and he’s not that good and this Mohogany kid getting a technical firing up your opponent. Well done, idiots.

By Fin

March 11, 2009 10:17 PM | Link to this

Hey…as someone who is not familiar with Single A ball..can a Whitfield fan tell me a little about the b-ball program. Seems as if the school is always a top team in the state. Any D-1 prospects? And where in the world is the school located…LOL!!

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 10:18 PM | Link to this

Kurt - What are your fresh impressions about Turner County and Whitefield Academy?

You’ve just seen them both. Thanks for coving the game tonight!

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 10:22 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 83, Richmond Academy 69 ……Final

By Wolfpack fan

March 11, 2009 10:22 PM | Link to this

Trey going to the US Naval Academy. Our students work their tails off! We are proud of them!

By B boy

March 11, 2009 10:25 PM | Link to this

Miller grove wins 83 -69 we beat tucker twice here comes a third one

By Kurt Aschermann Jr

March 11, 2009 10:28 PM | Link to this

All over from Macon - Whitefield advances to the Class A title game with an 87-63 win.

After trailing 33-32 at halftime, the Wolfpack took control in the third quarter (Brandon Reed 13 of his game-high 30 pts in the third) and then held Wilcox to 11 fourth quarter points.

I said it all game but sophomore Nick Marshall had no business running the point for Wilcox County. He’s a shoot-first point guard who can’t really shoot. He had too many turnovers and ill-advised decisions and it cost Wilcox dearly.

Whitefield wasn’t very impressive in the first half, but was very impressive in the second. Brandon Reed is a special player and their bigs controlled the paint for much of the game. I like their chances against Turner in the title game.

That’s all for today from Macon; talk to everyone tomorrow.

Thanks for reading.

By Rob Morton AJC

March 11, 2009 10:31 PM | Link to this

Miller Grove 83, Richmond Academy 69…Final….Mfon Udofia led Miler Grove with 32 points while junior Raston Brown led RA with 23….

By EMACK

March 11, 2009 10:35 PM | Link to this

Whitefield Academy is a private school located in Cobb County off of South Cobb Drive. When does South Atlanta play, and it is shame how we can’t no coverage of this school and they are ranked in the top 25 in the country..however if it was Pebblebrook, Brookwood…they have the #1 rated player in country in Derrick Favors

By OT

March 11, 2009 10:44 PM | Link to this

“Miller grove wins 83 -69 we beat tucker twice here comes a third one”

Sounds eerily similar to the Tucker/Columbia matchup 2 years. Columbia beat Tucker twice during the regular season, once in OT and once in blowout. Miller Grove has beaten Tucker twice this season, once by 3 and once by 13. Columbia and their fans flooded the message boards, talking a lot of smack and anticipating their coronation with an expected easy win against Tucker. It didn’t happen. The Tigers stepped up, led by then sophomore Manny Atkins’ 20 points, and Tucker pulled out the win, 56-51. Miller Grove is ultra-talented and should win this game, but you never know. Lightning may strike twice.

By Fin

March 11, 2009 10:45 PM | Link to this

LOL@ EMACK…you know what, my friend. I have driven past that campus. It’s off S. Cobb, but way off the beaten path, eh? Nice nice campus and big dollar houses around, but one would never be able to guess based off of the neighborhoods you pass to get to it right? Congrads Whifield..another Cobb school on to play for the big rights. Let’s go Wheeler boys and Marietta Girls!

Hey..did you all hear about how the Campbell girls had to walk 5 miles to the game because the bus broke down this past Saturday out at West Ga?

WOWWWWW

By merchant

March 11, 2009 11:38 PM | Link to this

miller grove is very good team but the bootleg refs must have been on the same bus with MG.when ufdodo whatever his name is, was gettin calls all night for running over players and pushing off.it’s not gonna be that easy at the next level. move these games so ATL. schools won’t have homecourt advantage every year.

By Dboy

March 12, 2009 8:36 AM | Link to this

To B Boy: If you think MG is going to have a cakewalk in the state championship against Tucker then you better check your history books! These two teams know each other very well and it will be a great game. It’s hard to beat a team twice let alone 3 times in one year ask the 07 Columbia Eagles. Manny is still at Tucker and he was the MVP of that Championship game 2 yrs ago. Tucker has been there before and has the experience. MG is the better team but as we all know the better team on fri will win this one. If Tucker wiins they have to be the best Athletic program in the STATE!!! Go Tigers

By Baller

March 12, 2009 8:39 AM | Link to this

Tucker will win the State and have a championship in football and B-ball in one yr. They doing something right over in Tucker, GA. WOW

By joeb

March 12, 2009 11:55 AM | Link to this

Mr.Holcomb,I read your rsponse to the blog,and yes bainbridge teams did get some respect by being ranked No.7.And i am glad because i am a former player for the mens team.and follow the cats. But lets get some ink during the year.It’s not all about metro atl teams,cover all teams in georgia. give the south some love. thank you

By MGHScheerelader

March 12, 2009 12:04 PM | Link to this

MillER GROVE iS DEFiNATElY GOiNG TO TAKE THiS CHAMPiONSHiP BABY AND YOU ARE ABSOLUTElY RiGHT WE ARE THE BETTER TEAM . SO SEE YOU AT GWiNNETT ARENA this text will be boldedBOO-HOO CRYiNG WE ARE THE DREAM TEAM HERE !WOlF PACK TAKiN OVER !!!

By MGHScheerelader

March 12, 2009 12:07 PM | Link to this

MillER GROVE RANKED NO. 1 iN THE STATE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOO-YAH iN YO FACE ! OH YEAH AND WHERE iS TUCKER LiKE WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY BEHiND !!!! lMAO lMAO !

By MGHScheerelader

March 12, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this

WE ARE THE B-E-S-T BEST !