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Football: Reclassification affects long-standing rivalries
The reclassification by the Georgia High School Association for the upcoming school year had a direct effect on several football rivalries throughout the state. Here’s a look a few notable grudge matches and their fates since reclassification: St. Pius vs. Marist: The series between the two Atlanta private schools is temporarily on hold thanks to the... »
Basketball: Williams, Brantley sign with Georgia
Courtesy of UGA Sports Communications ATHENS — University of Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox announced on Wednesday the signing of two in-state players to national letters-of-intent to attend Georgia and play for the Bulldogs next season: Donte Williams of Ellenwood, Ga., and Sherrard Brantley of Dublin, Ga. Williams, a 6-9, 210-pound forward, is completing his senior year at Miller Grove... »
Basketball: Where are they Now? Jan. 4-5 highlights
Keep up with former Peach State prep basketball stars in college in this regular feature. Here are a few standouts from games played Monday or Tuesday night, Jan. 4-5: Trey Thompkins, Georgia: The sophomore from Wesleyan had 20 points and six rebounds in the Bulldogs’ 73-66 upset of No. 17 Georgia Tech. Andrew Goudelock, College of... »
Boys Preseason Hoops Poll Released
The 2009-10 PrepCountry.com preseason coaches’ polls were recently released with some perennial favorites resuming their headline status, while a few newcomers look to plant their flag as a rising program. In Class A boys, Whitefield Academy opens the season as the No. 1 ranked club. The Wolfpack were a dominating force last year, going 26-6... »
Football: Playoff Homewreckers
Here’s our list of visiting teams you don’t want to play in the first round of the state high school football playoffs. Tucker (8-2, third seed, 6-AAA) at Dalton: Who wants to host a defending state champion in the first round? The Tigers haven’t had to play a first-round playoff game on the road in... »
Football: Class AA playoff scouting reports, Regions 1-4
Region 1-AA No. 1 Fitzgerald (10-0): Only region foe Brooks County has come close (21-7) to a win. Six wins have come by at least 40 points and all but the Brooks game have been by at least 30 points. Coach Robby Pruitt has led the Purple hurricane to five straight seasons with at least... »
Class AA Football Playoffs – Regions 1-4
Region 1-AA Fitzgerlad and Thomasville meet this Friday to determine the champion of Region 1. The loser will settle for the number two spot. Brooks County is set in the number three spot; even with a loss, they defeated both Early County and Cook. That leaves Early County and Cook to battle on the field... »