http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school-sports-news-82088.html en-us Copyright 2009 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:27:26 GMT 2009-12-03T11:27:26Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/usa-today-camden-no-222430.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Camden County's 35-0 victory over North Gwinnett boosted Georgia's reigning Class AAAAA champion to No. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:17:38 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/usa-today-camden-no-222430.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:17:38Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/public-private-final-guaranteed-222428.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Each of the four Class A quarterfinals matched a public school against a private school, and they split 2-2. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:15:16 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/public-private-final-guaranteed-222428.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:15:16Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/no-coin-toss-for-222415.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Many assumed that Calhoun won a coin toss for the right to host its Class AA semifinal against Lovett this week. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:13:56 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/no-coin-toss-for-222415.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:13:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/gainesville-flourishes-with-five-222414.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Gainesville is best known for its playmakers, which include quarterback Blake Sims, receiver Tai-ler Jones and running back Teryan Rucker, but this is a team with five seniors starting on the offensive line. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:12:26 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/gainesville-flourishes-with-five-222414.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:12:26Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/parking-to-be-limited-222412.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Gainesville and Flowery Branch fans won't have far to drive for their semifinal game this week because both schools are in Hall County. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:08:30 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/parking-to-be-limited-222412.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:08:30Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/northside-seeks-home-away-222411.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Northside senior lineman Donnie Werden knows he won't play another game at McConnell-Talbert Stadium, but he plans to make himself at home at Newnan's Drake Stadium this week. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:07:10 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/northside-seeks-home-away-222411.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:07:10Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/newnan-calls-for-blue-222291.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Newnan's Touchdown Club is planning a "blue out" for Friday's Class AAAAA semifinal against Northside. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:04:41 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/newnan-calls-for-blue-222291.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:04:41Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/morrow-s-mortonson-out-222409.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Morrow, a school that has gone through five head coaches in 10 seasons, will start the new decade with a new coach. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:03:34 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/morrow-s-mortonson-out-222409.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:03:34Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/ghsa-placing-schools-in-222441.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 The Georgia High School Association hopes to have schools placed in 2010-11 regions. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:02:14 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/ghsa-placing-schools-in-222441.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-12-02T16:02:14Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/pace-academy-s-dinkins-221362.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Pace Academy's Kaitlyn Dinkins tied a state record with nine 3-point shots in a loss to Cedar Shoals in the Wingers Slingers Tournament. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:47:22 GMT mcarvell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/pace-academy-s-dinkins-221362.html Michael Carvell 2009-12-01T21:47:22Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/what-players-coaches-said-219203.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Here are some things coaches and players were heard to say after Friday's quarterfinals: "We pass a lot. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:31:27 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/what-players-coaches-said-219203.html GHSF Daily Staff 2009-11-30T15:31:27Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/rockdale-county-full-of-217284.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Rockdale County is enjoying a rags-to-riches story under second-year coach Mike Etheridge. The Bulldogs (10-3) have reached the Class AAAA semifinals after pulling off three playoff upsets in a row, including Friday's 23-7 win over Westside-Macon. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:08:26 GMT mcarvell@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/rockdale-county-full-of-217284.html Michael Carvell 2009-11-28T23:08:26Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-high-school-football-216569.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Lovett reached the Class AA semifinals for the third time in four years behind 144 rushing yards and two touchdowns from junior running back Zach Boden in a 35-32 win over Charlton County. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:33:18 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-high-school-football-216569.html Staff 2009-11-28T04:33:18Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/peach-county-holds-off-216663.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 St. Pius was great between the 30-yard lines but couldn’t figure out a way to put points on the board. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:21:51 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/peach-county-holds-off-216663.html Jeff Haws 2009-11-28T04:21:51Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/clinch-county-defeats-holy-216639.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 For the second time in three years, Clinch County made the long trip from Homerville on the Florida border to the suburbs of north Fulton for a Class A quarterfinal playoff game, and for the second time returned home with a victory. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:17:05 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/clinch-county-defeats-holy-216639.html Michael Blum 2009-11-28T04:17:05Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/colquitt-shuts-down-lassiter-216661.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 If there was one team in the Class AAAAA field that had a chance of slowing down Lassiter’s record-setting passing game, it was thought that perhaps Colquitt County was that team. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:17:02 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/colquitt-shuts-down-lassiter-216661.html Chip Saye 2009-11-28T04:17:02Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/alec-ogletree-blocks-kick-216659.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 When Austin Clark’s 52-yard field-goal attempt fell short with 2:14 left to play, it seemed all hope around was lost throughout Britt-Moody Field in Grayson. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:13:38 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/alec-ogletree-blocks-kick-216659.html Glennis Curry 2009-11-28T04:13:38Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/northside-edges-peachtree-ridge-216568.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 WARNER ROBINS -- An hour before kickoff, Peachtree Ridge coach Bill Ballard knew what his team needed to do for a victory in a Class AAAAA quarterfinal battle against Northside. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:10:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/northside-edges-peachtree-ridge-216568.html Adam Lazarus 2009-11-28T04:10:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/camden-shuts-out-north-216637.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Three things that don’t seem to matter to Camden County: Early-season losses, the ranking of its opponent and road trips of hundreds of miles. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:55:34 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/camden-shuts-out-north-216637.html Todd Holcomb 2009-11-28T03:55:34Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/for-ogletrees-dad-never-216278.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 Newnan High School football players Alec and Alexander Ogletree are arguably the state’s most famous twins. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:26:09 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/for-ogletrees-dad-never-216278.html Al Ogletree 2009-11-27T21:26:09Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/high-scoring-lassiter-in-215337.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82088 If anyone knows how to stop Lassiter’s hurry-up, no-huddle spread offense, it must be Rush Propst. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:43:57 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/high-scoring-lassiter-in-215337.html Todd Holcomb 2009-11-27T00:43:57Z 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