http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/ Latest articles for the High-school section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:45:36 GMT 2009-11-23T20:45:36Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/greenville-coach-a-rock-210300.html?cxtype=rss_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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/players-coach-feed-greenvilles-202450.html?cxtype=rss_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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_high-school 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 http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-high-school-football-197004.html?cxtype=rss_high-school Lassiter 62, North Forsyth 37: Hutson Mason started slowly, but still threw for 443 yards and seven touchdowns for Lassiter in a 62-37 win over North Forsyth in the first round of the Class AAAAA playoffs. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:30:27 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/metro-high-school-football-197004.html Staff Reports 2009-11-14T04:30:27Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/roswell-edges-collins-hill-197040.html?cxtype=rss_high-school Roswell wide receiver Chris Boyd capped an outstanding performance, making a leaping grab of a J.P. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:26:12 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/roswell-edges-collins-hill-197040.html Michael Blum 2009-11-14T04:26:12Z