http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school-sports-news-82088.html en-us Copyright 2009 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:28:05 GMT 2009-11-25T09:28:05Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/west-forsyth-s-rood-212768.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 West Forsyth defensive back Trey Rood , who is battling Stage IV malignant melanoma, just returned from his fourth round of alternative cancer treatment in Germany. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:00:30 GMT mcarvell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/west-forsyth-s-rood-212768.html Michael Carvell 2009-11-24T22:00:30Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-state-football-coaches-210277.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Editor’s note: A previous version of this story stated that Americus-Sumter coach Mark Wilson has left the Panthers. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:58:42 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-state-football-coaches-210277.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-11-23T22:58:42Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/americus-sumter-coach-s-210998.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 The superintendent of Sumter County Schools says no decisions has been made about the job status of Americus-Sumter football coach Mark Wilson. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:55:13 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/americus-sumter-coach-s-210998.html Todd Holcomb 2009-11-23T21:55:13Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/greenville-coach-a-rock-210300.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 GREENVILLE - There were ample tears to mark the end of the Greenville Patriots’ season Friday night. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:26:57 GMT steve@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/greenville-coach-a-rock-210300.html Steve Hummer 2009-11-23T13:26:57Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/north-gwinnett-wins-again-208273.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 North Gwinnett, ranked No. 2 in Class AAAAA, won its playoff game Friday night, but arguably had a bigger win Saturday morning. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:01:34 GMT mcarvell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/north-gwinnett-wins-again-208273.html Michael Carvell 2009-11-22T01:01:34Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/newnan-eliminates-m-l-207685.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Newnan withstood an early charge from M.L. King and turned up the offense after halftime to win 15-6 at Drake Stadium on Friday and reach the Class AAAAA quarterfinals for the third consecutive season. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:12:31 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/newnan-eliminates-m-l-207685.html Glennis Curry 2009-11-21T05:12:31Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/greenville-high-season-ends-207657.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 The inspirational journey of Greenville High School's football team, guided by its coach with a terminal illness, ended with a 39-19 loss to Wilcox County on Friday night in the state playoffs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:04:08 GMT mcarvell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/greenville-high-season-ends-207657.html Michael Carvell 2009-11-21T05:04:08Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-high-school-football-207718.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Special teams made the difference for the Sandy Creek as the Patriots dethroned the defending Class AAAA champion Tucker 17-14 in a second-round playoff matchup. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:29:14 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-high-school-football-207718.html Staff 2009-11-21T04:29:14Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/buford-survives-against-jefferson-207694.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Jessel Curry scored two touchdowns, and Alexander Ross passed for 180 yards and a touchdown as Buford held on late to defeat Jefferson 30-22. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:24:20 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/buford-survives-against-jefferson-207694.html David Brock 2009-11-21T04:24:20Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/mason-throws-8-td-207698.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Lassiter’s high-flying offense was in record-setting mode again Friday night, and no matter what South Gwinnett did, the answer almost always seemed to be another touchdown. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:16:18 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/mason-throws-8-td-207698.html Chip Saye 2009-11-21T04:16:18Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/williams-lifts-grayson-over-207687.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Roswell nearly had the stop it needed, but Grayson wasn’t about to give up the ball. The Rams used big fullback Terry Williams to convert a fourth-and-1 on their 29-yard line, sparking an 8-minute, 53-second drive that ended in a field goal with 1:34 left to secure a 24-14 victory Friday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:07:06 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/williams-lifts-grayson-over-207687.html Jeff Haws 2009-11-21T04:07:06Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-school-football-207663.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Class AAAAA Second round Northside-Warner Robins 21, Union Grove 10 Peachtree Ridge 21, Brookwood 6 Newnan 15, M.L. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:42:31 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-school-football-207663.html Staff Report 2009-11-21T03:42:31Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/north-gwinnett-bounces-back-207678.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Having given up three touchdowns in its opening state playoff game, an angry North Gwinnett defense made a statement Friday with a 24-0 shutout of Woodstock. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:39:18 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/north-gwinnett-bounces-back-207678.html Todd Callahan 2009-11-21T03:39:18Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/stephenson-coach-puts-players-207612.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 By Todd Holcomb For the AJC It might not be what his fan base wants to hear right now, but Stephenson coach Ron Gartrell says his team had a great season. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:53 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/stephenson-coach-puts-players-207612.html Todd Holcomb 2009-11-21T03:26:53Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/class-aaaaa-outlook-still-205601.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Georgia is one round into the state playoffs, and the state’s highest classification is as clear as dirt. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:11:44 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/class-aaaaa-outlook-still-205601.html Todd Holcomb 2009-11-19T22:11:44Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/wesleyan-qb-to-play-203050.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Wesleyan quarterback Conor Welton will play his final football game soon. That's because he's looking to play baseball at the next level. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:37:31 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/wesleyan-qb-to-play-203050.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-11-18T15:37:31Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/gac-s-robinson-resigns-203046.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Greater Atlanta Christian coach Ken Robinson has resigned after two seasons. GAC finished 4-7 and 1-9 under Robinson after Jimmy Chupp (89-24 in nine seasons) left before the 2008 season. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:33:40 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/gac-s-robinson-resigns-203046.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-11-18T15:33:40Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/wheeler-model-seeking-new-203109.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Wheeler in Cobb County and Model in Floyd County are looking for new coaches. Wheeler has let go Tom Flugum, who was winless in his two seasons. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:06:17 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/wheeler-model-seeking-new-203109.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-11-18T15:06:17Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/tomberlin-out-at-valdosta-203108.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Rick Tomberlin went to a Valdosta City Schools board meeting on Monday night hoping to hear that the eight-member board had voted to keep him on. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:02:45 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/tomberlin-out-at-valdosta-203108.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-11-18T15:02:45Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/players-coach-feed-greenvilles-202450.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 GREENVILLE - It was Friday night in the small-town South, in that time of year when map specks are made large by local teens in shoulder pads and helmets. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:41:11 GMT steve@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/players-coach-feed-greenvilles-202450.html Steve Hummer 2009-11-18T09:41:11Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-school-basketball-202322.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Tuesday’s scores Girls Dacula 44, Whitefield Academy 36 Decatur 50, St. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:26:36 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-school-basketball-202322.html Staff 2009-11-18T04:26:36Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/gac-boys-gear-up-202050.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 The Greater Atlanta Christian boys are one of the top contenders for the Class AA basketball championship. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:29:58 GMT mcarvell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/gac-boys-gear-up-202050.html Michael Carvell 2009-11-17T22:29:58Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/decatur-high-sports-facilities-200341.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Even nine years ago, he could see it. On a plot of land where nothing stood, newly minted Decatur High School athletics director Carter Wilson had a vision of a facility that could finally give his basketball team its own gym and could provide the school with some of the best athletics facilities in the state in the process. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:29:32 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/decatur-high-sports-facilities-200341.html Jeff Haws 2009-11-16T22:29:32Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/lassiter-mason-shatters-the-197508.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Lassiter quarterback Hutson Mason learned Saturday morning that he had broken the state's record for most passing yards in a season. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:40:09 GMT mcarvell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/lassiter-mason-shatters-the-197508.html Michael Carvell 2009-11-14T21:40:09Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-school-football-197058.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 SCORES, SCHEDULE Class AAAAA First round Northside-Warner Robins 35, Chapel Hill 14 Union Grove 47, Windsor Forest 20 Brookwood 20, McEachern 10 Peachtree Ridge 14, Kell 7 Newnan 28, Valdosta 9 Grayson 21, Marietta 14 Roswell 30, Collins Hill 27 North Gwinnett 52, Centennial 21 Woodstock 24, Dacula 7 Camden Co. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:45:32 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-school-football-197058.html Staff 2009-11-14T04:45:32Z