Historic year continues for Fannin County |
Fannin County’s historic season continued last week when the Rebels defeated Heard County 21-14 in the Class 2A second round.
With the victory, Fannin reached 10 wins and the state quarterfinals for the first time in 25 years. Fannin also won its first region title this year since 2007 and completed an undefeated regular season. Fannin, at No. 7 in 2A, has its highest ranking in the program’s 45-year history.
The accomplishments have been achieved under one of Fannin’s own, Chad Cheatham, who returned to his alma mater in 2018. The Rebels had won 19 games over the previous seven seasons. They’ve won 20 in the three seasons since his arrival with a chance for more Friday, when Fannin plays at home against No. 1-ranked Fitzgerald.
Fannin County is GHSF Daily’s state Team of the Week. The award, sponsored by Siemens and World Electric, will be presented to Fannin at the school this week.
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Class 3A
Appling County at GAC
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Spartan Stadium, Norcross
Records, rankings: Appling County is 9-1, the No. 2 seed from Region 1-3A and No. 8; Greater Atlanta Christian is 11-0, the No. 1 seed from 5-3A and No. 5.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: Appling County advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2011 with a 61-7 victory over Upson-Lee. Appling rushed for 464 yards on 36 carries, improving the team's rushing average to 313.5 per game. Sharode Roberts rushed for 159 yards, and Jaylen Johnson rushed for 112. The Pirates lead Class 3A in scoring and set a school record last week for points in a season with 435 in only 10 games. Greater Atlanta Christian, aiming for its seventh semifinal in nine seasons, has won its playoff games handily, outscoring opponents 70-7. GAC held North Hall to less than 100 yards of total offense in a 33-0 victory. Marcus Wilson rushed for a season-high 90 yards and two touchdowns. GAC is a team without many stars, though. Deymon Fleming has thrown for 1,651 yards. Brooks Miller has 1,090 all-purpose yards and a TD reception in each of the past five games. GAC is 19-1 in home playoff games over the first three rounds since 2010. Neither team has won a state title.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Greater Atlanta Christian 21, Appling County 20
Winner plays: Peach County/Oconee County winner
Peach County at Oconee County
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Warrior Stadium, Watkinsville
Records, rankings: Peach County is 9-1, the No. 1 seed from Region 2-3A and No. 3; Oconee County is 10-0, the No. 1 seed from 8-3A and No. 2.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: Neither team has allowed more than 16 points in a game this season. Peach County has won its playoff games by a combined 106-7. In a 59-7 victory over Thomson last week, Peach held 1,000-yard rusher Tay Martin to 58 yards and the team to 130. Peach sophomore RB Chris McMillian rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns. RB Jamond Jones rushed for 89 yards and scored three touchdowns, two on pass receptions. Dorrian Smith, who had been out with an injured shoulder, returned and scored on a 63-yard punt return. Oconee County beat Dawson County 42-7 last week. The Warriors intercepted three passes, and Elijah Hamm ran one back for a touchdown. TE Jake Johnson, a top-100 national prospect, had five receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown. LB/RB Justin Coleman had 10 tackles and scored two touchdowns. Oconee County is the only 3A team that hasn’t allowed more than two touchdowns in any game.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Oconee County 20, Peach County 14
Winner plays: Appling County/Greater Atlanta Christian winner
Carver (Atlanta) at Pierce County
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Bearville Stadium, Blackshear
Records, rankings: Carver is 6-4, the No. 2 seed from Region 5-3A and unranked; Pierce County is 10-1, the No. 1 seed from 1-3A and No. 6.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: Carver is the only one of 13 public or private schools in the city of Atlanta that is still playing. Carver beat Region 7 champion Cherokee Bluff 23-21 last week after taking a 23-6 lead and holding on. Carver is hopeful of getting back RB Jarveous Brown, who rushed for 170 yards in the first round, but the Panthers managed 256 rushing yards in his absence last week. Sophomore DeAndre Buchanon returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown. Pierce County had an easier time with Central of Macon, winning 42-0. The Bears’ only loss came against Fitzgerald, the No. 1 team in Class 2A, in October. Against Central, D.J. Bell rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and Jermaine Brewton was 11-of-15 passing for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Brewton also rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns. Pierce held Central to 94 total yards and four first downs. This is Pierce’s third quarterfinal in five seasons. It’s Carver’s second in four. Neither has won a state title.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Pierce County 28, Carver 14
Winner plays: Cedar Grove/Crisp County winner
Cedar Grove at Crisp County
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Cougar Den, Cordele
Records, rankings: Cedar Grove is 3-4, the No. 3 seed from Region 5-3A and No. 1; Crisp County is 10-1, the No. 2 seed from 2-3A and No. 4.
Last meeting: Cedar Grove won 21-14 in the 2019 Class 3A championship game.
Things to know: This is a rematch of the 2019 state final won by Cedar Grove. Going for its third straight state title, Cedar Grove beat Rockmart 30-27 in overtime last week. Rashod Dubinion, at full strength for the first time in weeks, rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries. Jordan Grier and Domonique Davis had three tackles for losses apiece. Cedar Grove’s four loses were victories overturned by forfeit because of an ineligible player. Crisp County beat Richmond Academy 36-0 last week, allowing only 14 total yards. The Cougars have outscored playoff opponents 71-0. Marquise Palmer had 106 yards rushing, his third straight game over 100 and putting him over 3,000 for his career. Ahmad Brown was 6-of-11 passing for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Sirad Bryant, a Georgia Tech commit, has two TDs in each of the two playoff victories. Chris Paul, an Arkansas commit, had three tackles for losses.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Cedar Grove 21, Crisp County 12
Winner plays: Carver (Atlanta)/Crisp County winner
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Class 2A
Thomasville at Callaway
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Callaway Stadium, LaGrange
Records, rankings: Thomasville is 8-4, the No. 2 seed from Region 1-2A and No. 3; Callaway is 9-1, the No. 1 seed from 5-2A and No. 8.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: Thomasville, a semifinalist last season, is 2-4 against top-10 opponents, including last week’s 44-7 win over No. 9 Dodge County. The Bulldogs have a well-balanced offense, but they leaned on the running game against Dodge, rushing for 230 yards and five TDs on a season-high 47 carries. QB Ronnie Baker led the way with 119 yards on 23 carries. Baker has passed for 1,894 yards and rushed for 722. Ricky Fulton was limited to 16 yards but leads the team with 730. Callaway reached the quarters for the fifth consecutive season with a 16-9 victory over Lovett. Charlie Dixon’s 7-yard touchdown run with 1:45 remaining was the game-winner. Dixon also scored a first-quarter touchdown and finished with 86 of the Cavaliers’ 94 rushing yards. He had run for close to 400 yards in his previous two games. DeShun Coleman was 10-of-16 passing for 147 yards. Lovett outgained Callaway 302-241 but was intercepted four times, twice each by Jalin Shephard and Cameron Smith.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Thomasville 22, Callaway 18
Winner plays: Bleckley County/Rabun County winner
Bleckley County at Rabun County
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Frank Snyder Memorial Stadium, Tiger
Records, rankings: Bleckley County is 8-3, the No. 4 seed from Region 3-2A and unranked; Rabun County is 11-1, the No. 1 seed from 8-2A and No 2.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: Bleckley County is the only No. 4 seed still alive in any classification after its 41-7 victory over sixth-ranked Early County, which had been projected as a five-point favorite by the computer Maxwell Ratings. The Royals are in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2006. Jahvon Butler and Chuckie Stephens ran for two touchdowns each for the second consecutive game, and Christian Newbern scored on a fumble return. Rabun County beat Model 35-0 to reach the quarterfinals for the sixth straight season. Adriel Clark scored on receptions of 54, 50 and 16 yards, giving him 27 TD catches for the season, tying a state record set by M.L. King’s Demarco Robinson in 2010. Junior QB Gunner Stockton’s three touchdown passes give him 120 for his career, tying him with Harrison Bailey for third place on the state’s all-time list. Only Trevor Lawrence (161) and Deshaun Watson (155) had more. Stockton has passed for 2,842 yards, rushed for 1,276 yards and accounted for 65 touchdowns this season.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Rabun County 34, Bleckley County 17
Winner plays: Thomasville/Callaway winner
Fitzgerald at Fannin County
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Rebel Stadium, Blue Ridge
Records, rankings: Fitzgerald is 11-0, the No. 1 seed from Region 1-2A and No. 1; Fannin County is 10-0, the No. 1 seed from 7-2A and No. 7.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: Fitzgerald assumed the No. 1 spot in the rankings after a 29-28 victory over Thomasville on Nov. 6 in its final game of the regular season and has rolled through the playoffs. The Purple Hurricane beat Northeast 35-18 last week to reach the quarterfinals for the 10th time in 13 seasons. Christopher Martin’s 32-yard TD pass to Chance Gamble put the game out of reach at 35-0 midway through the third quarter. Fannin County is in the quarterfinals for the first time since 1995 after a 21-14 victory over Heard County. QB Luke Holloway, the Region 7-2A player of the year, has passed for 1,848 yards, rushed for a team-high 780 yards and accounted for 35 touchdowns. He had 82 yards and a touchdown passing and 84 yards rushing last week. LB Micah O’Neal, the region’s defensive player of the year, had eight tackles. The Rebels are 0-4 all-time against top-ranked teams, but a victory would send them to the semifinals for the first time.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Fitzgerald 28, Fannin County 13
Winner plays: Bremen/Jefferson County winner
Bremen at Jefferson County
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Warrior Field, Louisville
Records, rankings: Bremen is 8-4, the No. 3 seed from Region 5-2A and unranked; Jefferson County is 9-2, the No. 1 seed from 4-2A and No. 5.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: Bremen ended South Atlanta’s best season ever with a 42-6 victory last week to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2011. Brooks Hardie’s first of two touchdown passes gave Bremen the lead for good at 7-6 midway through the first quarter. Tucker Hendrix recovered a fumble in the end zone with 53 seconds to play in the first half to make it a 21-3 game and put the Blue Devils in control. Hendrix also ran for two touchdowns, and Montarious Banks ran for one. Jefferson County had been 2-6 in its previous eight second-round games but beat Jeff Davis 42-29 last week to reach the quarterfinals for the second time in three years. The Warriors built a 34-7 lead in the first half and held on. Jefferson County rushed for 275 yards on 42 carries, led by Aquivious Hunter (eight carries, 100 yards, one TD) and Ja’Quine Gilmore (12-78-3). Izaiah Gaines was 1-of-3 passing, but the completion went for a 64-yard touchdown to Mike Murray.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Jefferson County 24, Bremen 19
Winner plays: Fitzgerald/Fannin County winner
Coming Thursday: Class A Private and Public
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Playoffs in flag football begin today |
The first round of the flag football playoffs are today with 29 first-round games scheduled in the two classifications – 6A/7A and A/5A. Many second-round games might also be played as teams have the option of getting together in groups of four and fast-tracking to the quarterfinals.
Sequoyah in 6A/7A and Heritage of Conyers in A/5A arrive as area champions and No. 1-ranked teams in the computer Maxwell Ratings, which were used here to put some perspective on the postseason.
Mill Creek, Allatoona, Forsyth Central, Pace Academy and Calvary Day also show undefeated records, so the road to state titles might be anyone’s guess.
Ernie Yarbrough, the GHSA’s coordinator for flag football, says the season has gone well considering that COVID-19 prompted several schools to pass on the GHSA’s inaugural season. Of nearly 200 schools that signed up in March, only 90 fielded teams.
“But, I want to commend those 90 and their administration, coaches, players and game officials for doing all they could to make sure this inaugural season was started and is now heading toward a state championship finale,” Yarbrough said. “All in all, it has been a tremendous new program for the GHSA, and we expect it to be a bigger success next year.”
Yarbrough also thanked the Atlanta Falcons and their community relations manager, Amanda Dinkel, for providing grants and financial assistance to teams getting their programs off the ground. The Falcons largely funded flag football in the state at the club level the previous two seasons.
Below are the top 20 teams in each classification as ranked by the Maxwell Ratings along with projected margins of victory for the first-round games, which are ordered as they appear on the brackets. Scores used for the ratings are those reported to the GHSA and MaxPreps. Inaccurate W-L records are likely due to reporting errors or omissions.
State finals will be played at noon and 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium.
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Heard's Barron resigns after 19 seasons |
Tim Barron, the coach who led Heard County to its first football state championship, resigned Tuesday after 19 seasons at the west Georgia school.
Heard County was 153-71 with seven region titles and the 2018 Class 2A championship under Barron, who took the job in 2002 after the Braves had gone 0-11 the prior season. Barron’s first team was 10-2, the first of seven 10-win teams. In 2005, Heard won its first region title in history.
Heard County beat Rockmart 27-6 in the 2018 state finals, avenging a 33-0 loss from the regular season.
A Cobb County native, Barron also was a head coach at Alexander in Douglass County for three seasons with a 10-20 record.
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First-year wonders
Eight head coaches have their teams in the quarterfinals in their first seasons on the job. Of those, Cedartown’s Jamie Abrams broke the longest drought. His school hadn’t made the round of 16 since 2002.
Jamie Abrams, Cedartown
Lee Chomskis, Lincoln County
Jamey DuBose, Lowndes
Sid Fritts, Washington-Wilkes
Rush Propst, Valdosta
Steven Simpson, Warren County
Casey Soliday, Irwin County
Dave Svehla, West Forsyth
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Eight teams have won two playoff games on the road this season. Of these, which has won the most times as an underdog in the computer Maxwell Ratings: Bleckley County, Bremen, Calhoun, Cedar Grove, Clinch County, Coffee, George Walton Academy or Lincoln County? (Answer Thursday)
Answer to Tuesday’s question: The longest road trip of the quarterfinals is Cartersville at Ware County, which is 282 miles.
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Class 7A
Second round
Lowndes 21, North Cobb 13
Milton 17, Archer 9
Collins Hill 17, Denmark 6
Parkview 41, East Coweta 14
Norcross 40, Roswell 20
Colquitt Co. 35, Walton 12
Grayson 30, Harrison 6
West Forsyth 17, North Gwinnett 16
Quarterfinals
Lowndes at Milton
Parkview at Collins Hill
Colquitt Co. at Norcross
West Forsyth at Grayson
Class 6A
Second round
Valdosta 44, Evans 7
Carrollton 39, Sprayberry 13
Buford 42, Cambridge 7
Hughes 35, Glynn Academy 0
River Ridge 42, Rome 10
Lee Co. 48, Brunswick 21
Westlake 55, Richmond Hill 13
Allatoona 31, Dacula 6
Quarterfinals
Valdosta at Carrollton
Hughes at Buford
Lee Co. at River Ridge
Allatoona at Westlake
Class 5A
Second round
Ware Co. 49, Creekside 25
Cartersville 31, St. Pius 19
Calhoun 33, Clarke Central 14
Coffee 24, Starr’s Mill 9
Blessed Trinity 44, Decatur 0
Warner Robins 30, Woodward Academy 7
Jones Co. 34, Griffin 13
Eastside 37, New Manchester 7
Quarterfinals
Cartersville at Ware Co.
Coffee at Calhoun
Warner Robins at Blessed Trinity
Eastside at Jones Co.
Class 4A
Second round
Benedictine 45, Cairo 23
Riverdale 42, Northwest Whitfield 17
Jefferson 35, Hapeville Charter 0
Carver, Columbus 8, Baldwin 0
Cedartown 56, North Oconee 0
Bainbridge 43, Islands 0
Perry 34, LaGrange 4
Marist 24, Flowery Branch 0
Quarterfinals
Riverdale at Benedictine (SM)
Carver, Columbus at Jefferson
Bainbridge at Cedartown
Marist at Perry
Class 3A
Second round
Appling Co. 61, Upson-Lee 7
Greater Atlanta Christian 33, North Hall 0
Oconee Co. 42, Dawson Co. 7
Peach Co. 59, Thomson 7
Carver, Atlanta 23, Cherokee Bluff 21
Pierce Co. 42, Central, Macon 0
Crisp Co. 36, Richmond Academy 0
Cedar Grove 30, Rockmart 27
Quarterfinals
Appling Co. at Greater Atlanta Christian
Peach Co. at Oconee Co.
Carver, Atlanta at Pierce Co.
Cedar Grove at Crisp Co.
Class 2A
Second round
Thomasville 44, Dodge Co. 7
Callaway 16, Lovett 9
Rabun Co. 35, Model 0
Bleckley Co. 41, Early Co. 7
Fannin Co. 21, Heard Co. 14
Fitzgerald 35, Northeast 18
Jefferson Co. 42, Jeff Davis 29
Bremen 42, South Atlanta 6
Quarterfinals
Thomasville at Callaway (C)
Bleckley Co. at Rabun Co.
Fitzgerald at Fannin Co.
Bremen at Jefferson Co.
Class A Private
Second round
Savannah Christian 37, Pacelli 24
Wesleyan 20, North Cobb Christian 17
Prince Avenue Christian 42, Darlington 6
ELCA 27, Stratford Academy 0
George Walton 28, Christian Heritage 25
Calvary Day 14, First Presbyterian 7
Trinity Christian 54, Whitefield Acad. 13
Fellowship Christian 49, Athens Acad. 14
Quarterfinals
Wesleyan at Savannah Christian (P)
ELCA at Prince Avenue Christian
George Walton Academy at Calvary Day
Fellowship Christian at Trinity Christian
Class A Public
Second round
Metter 49, Mitchell Co. 8
Warren Co. 56, Macon Co. 26
Commerce 28, Gordon Lee 14
Irwin Co. 14, Wilcox Co. 0
Lincoln Co. 28, Hancock Central 6
Clinch Co. 14, Pelham 6
Brooks Co. 41, Dublin 7
Washington-Wilkes 34, Bowdon 17
Quarterfinals
Warren Co. at Metter
Irwin Co. at Commerce
Clinch Co. at Lincoln Co.
Washington-Wilkes at Brooks Co.
Stadium abbreviations:
(C) Callaway; (P) Pooler; (SM) Savannah Memorial
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South Forsyth was 5-4 this year, the final season under coach Jeff Arnette. The War Eagles' record was reported incorrectly Tuesday. ... Milton star defensive end Lebbeus Overton goes by the initials “L.T.” Those were written incorrectly Tuesday. |
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Georgia Elite Classic helping student-athletes take next step |
More than 900 players that have played or are currently playing college football are alumni of the Georgia Elite Classic, which is in its eighth year of existence. The last three Classics have all had more than 200 players that are currently playing in college. Click here to see where everyone is playing. With the Classic Games only nine days away, Rusty Mansell of 247Sports continues to invite players for the two high school All-Star Games, which will be on Peachtree TV. He is still looking for senior receivers, defensive linemen and defensive backs. For the juniors, receivers and offensive linemen are needed, as are sophomore defensive linemen and defensive backs. For the freshman, spots are still open for offensive linemen and defensive backs. Click here to be nominated for the games. Also, if you have received an invite to play in the games, please go ahead and register before Saturday. If your team plays Friday night in the quarterfinals, go ahead and register so you are in our system in case your school doesn’t advance to the semifinals. Players that have been invited but don’t register will be replaced over this weekend. High school players that have been invited to the Classic can register here. The seventh- and eighth-graders will be combined and split into two equal teams. At the middle school level, spots are open for receivers, defensive backs, tight ends and linemen. If you are a seventh- or eight-grader, click here to register to play in the game. If you have any questions, you can call Graham David at 513-600-6557 or I.J. Rosenberg at 404-246-7819. The GeorgiaEliteClassic.com website has all the information, including the daily schedule and numbers for parents to call the hotels in the area that are offering a special rate for the Elite Classic All-Star Games.
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Today’s interviewee is Carver of Atlanta coach Darren Myles, whose team defeated Region 7-3A champion Cherokee Bluff 23-21 last week to reach the Class 3A quarterfinals. Carver started 0-4 but now stands 6-4 (one was loss overturned by forfeit) entering its game Friday at No. 6 Pierce County. Myles is in his 16th season as Carver’s coach. Carver had won 17 games in the 16 seasons before Myles was hired. Carver has won 108 in the 16 seasons since.
Darren Myles, Carver (Atlanta) head coach
1. How does it feel to be the only school in the city of Atlanta, public or private, to be in the quarterfinals? “It means a lot to still be playing and to be among the elite at this point. It’s an honor and privilege to be representing the city of Atlanta in the quarterfinals. I didn’t know that until you posed that question. It’s great for the community and the school and definitely great for the players and coaches and parents. We were in the quarterfinals three years ago, but the only players we have that were part of that team are two seniors, so nobody else was around. For our school, we’re still virtual [learning], so we can’t get the feel from the school and know exactly how everybody feels, but I know our principals Christina Rogers and Yusuf Muhammad are elated. They're at all the games supporting the boys, and I know our [district] athletic director, Jasper Jewell, and everybody in the athletic department are excited as well.”
2. You started the season 0-4. At what point did you believe you could have a season like you’ve had, and what made you feel that way? “When looking at our schedule on paper, we knew that we probably wouldn’t be 3-0 going into region. We knew those were three tough opponents that would prepare us for our region schedule, which was the toughest in 3A. We thought we had a good enough team to get into the playoffs and have success in the playoffs. Once we were 0-4 [with an opening region loss to Cedar Grove], I still felt that way, and so did my staff, so it became our job to press upon our players that we can still have a very successful season. We played Cherokee. We lost. They’re a Class 7A team. We lost at the wire against Lovejoy. They’re a 6A team and were in the top 10. We lost to Buford. They’re a top-five team. Then we lost to Cedar Grove, the two-time champion. With all those games, there was a lesson in it. We were up on Lovejoy and blew coverage and allowed them to catch a slant and score. This past weekend, we jumped up on Cherokee Bluff, just like Lovejoy, but we had to hold on. Instead of giving up a big play, we intercepted a pass. Those losses did something for us. They made us more resilient.” [Region 5-3A has two other quarterfinalists – Greater Atlanta Christian and Cedar Grove.]
3. What would you want people to know about this year’s team? “We have a group of hard-working, resilient young men, for one. They’re committed, and they love each other. You can’t play for a team unless you play for each other. We only have eight seniors on this team. These juniors were forced to play as freshmen. When we played Kell in the first round two years ago, we had about five [freshman] starters in that game. They kept coming and working. Some kids when they lose, they start falling off. There were no pouters. We have some good players and a good coaching staff as well.”
4. When you took the Carver job in 2005, the program had won about seven games in the previous eight years. What were the keys to turning things around? “The turning point for any program is establishing a positive culture and changing the mindset of players. You want them to believe they can win, that they can finish. You put them through different drills, whether it’s weight room or agility, and challenge them. It can be something as simple as ‘you’re supposed to be in the meeting at 3:30, and you’re 15 seconds late.’ I’ll have them do pushups just to see how they respond. My thing was that players had to participate in something in the offseason. ‘If not another sport, you’re in the weight room. You’re not disappearing.’ All of our football coaches were assistant coaches in other sports, so there was always a football coach there. We kept our hands on them year-round. Then you build on success. They begin thinking, ‘If we can beat them in a race, we can beat them in football.’ The difference was changing the mindset of kids used to losing.”
The first-ever flag football playoffs start the first round on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at host schools. Semifinals on Dec. 23 move to Home Depot Back Yard, Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Finals lead off three days of state championships at Center Parc Stadium on Dec. 28 at noon and 2 p.m. View brackets on ghsa.net. Buy digital tickets at GoFan. Watch select games on NFHS Network, and finals televised and streamed on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Appreciation to the Atlanta Falcons, who have been key supporters of this new sport. A big thank you to all the schools, teams, referees, coaches, trainers and players that participated in this official inaugural season.
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Please send all-region teams to GHSF Daily at ghsfdaily@bellsouth.net. We will publish any team that we receive. GHSF Daily encourages those selecting and providing all-region teams to include each player's year in school. All-region players who are recognized as underclassmen have a better chance of being recruited and getting recognition on preseason all-area or all-state teams in 2021.
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Here is the all-region team for 2-6A, as voted by the league’s coaches:
Region 2-6A
Player of the year: QB T.J. Lewis, Glynn Academy, Sr.
Offensive player of the year: RB Ashaud Roberson, Sr.
Defensive player of the year: DL Shaquan Brooks, Richmond Hill, Sr.
Coach of the year: Rocky Hidalgo, Glynn Academy
First-team offense
QB - Tyler Coleman, Richmond Hill, Sr.
RB - Khamorri Simmons, Brunswick, Jr.
RB - Jalin Mikell, Statesboro, Jr.
TE - Ryan Seay, Glynn Academy, Sr.
WR - Jordan Clark, Richmond Hill, Sr.
WR - Tyrease Jones, Brunswick, Sr.
WR - Keion Wallace, Effingham County, So.
OL - Joe Fusile, Richmond Hill, Sr.
OL - Jae Kollman, Richmond Hill, Sr.
OL - Caleb Cook, Brunswick, Sr.
OL - Kanaya Charlton, Brunswick, Jr.
OL - Taylor Moon, Statesboro, Sr.
ATH - Elijah Leiataua, Bradwell Institute, Jr.
First-team defense
DL - Nathan Vickers, Richmond Hill, Sr.
DL - Malcolm Brown, South Effingham, Sr.
DL - Dake Williams, Statesboro, Sr.
DL - D´Marius Clinch, Glynn Academy, Jr.
LB - John Mastrorilli, Richmond Hill, Sr.
LB - JD Kaiser, Statesboro, Sr.
LB - Miles Smith, Glynn Academy, Sr.
LB - Zane Rosenbaum, Brunswick, Sr.
DB - Jayden Drayton, Glynn Academy, So.
DB - Amarion Whitfield, Brunswick, Sr.
DB - Gabe Idowu, Statesboro, Sr.
DB - Kenyan Hunter, Richmond Hill, Sr.
K - Britton Williams, Richmond Hill, Sr.
P - Tyler Wells, Effingham County, Jr.
Second-team offense
QB - K.J. Lee, Brunswick, Sr.
RB - Caden Hutchinson, Glynn Academy, Sr.
RB - Larry Scott, South Effingham, Sr.
TE - Ryan Steele, Richmond Hill, Jr.
WR - Xavier Bean, Brunswick, Sr.
WR - Kamarion Melvin, Bradwell Institute, Jr.
WR - James Flagg, Statesboro, So.
OL - Ryan Phillips, Effingham County, Sr.
OL - Elyjah Thurmon, Bradwell Institute, Fr.
OL - X´Zavion Michael, Statesboro, Sr.
OL - Nick Muchison, Glynn Academy, Sr.
OL - Jamarie Mitchell, South Effingham, Sr.
OL - David Newbauer, Brunswick, Sr.
ATH - Na'Verious Williams, Glynn Academy, Jr.
Second-team defense
DL - Kayshawn Thomas, Brunswick, So.
DL - Kairen Cheneau, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
DL - Kaleb Hampton, Brunswick, Sr.
DL - Gage Roof, Glynn Academy, Sr.
LB - Tucker Wilson, Effingham County, Jr.
LB - Marcus Jones, Richmond Hill, Sr.
LB - Dayen Marat, Glynn Academy, Sr.
LB - Camron Crump, Brunswick, Sr.
DB - Tyler Wells, Effingham County, Jr.
DB - Jahki Newton, Bradwell Institute, Sr.
DB - Devontae Gadson, Brunswick, Sr.
DB - D'Marion Hayes, Glynn Academy, Sr.
K - Liam Rickman, South Effingham, Jr.
P - Anthony Elvine, Brunswick, Jr.
Honorable mention: Bradwell Institute - DL Mikah Perry, Jr.; DB Elijah Melford, Jr.; LB Jeremiah Johnson, Sr. Brunswick - WR Kevin Thomas, So.; RB Chuckobe Hill, Jr.; OL Quan Gibson, So.; DB Keon Leggett, So.; LB A.J. Wilson, Sr.; PK Kyle Rehberg Sr. Effingham County - TE Matthew Ford, Jr.; QB Zach Garcia, Sr.; RB Devon Swinney, Sr.; DB Miquel Allen, Jr.; DB Ashley Thompson, So.; OL Spencer Jeffers, Sr.; Rett Heller, Jr.; DL Jalen Barton, Sr.; LB Keysean McCarr, So.; DE/TE Cooper Nease, So.; WR Isaiah Bell, Sr. Glynn Academy - OL Nick DeMarzo, Sr.; OL Clayton Ketcham, Sr.; WR David Prince, Fr.; DL Jayden Turner, Sr.; LB Josh Woodward, Sr.; LB Joseph Beckham, Sr.; LB Tywon Melvin, Sr.; DB Cameron Joseph, Sr.; P Bennet Colbert, Sr. Richmond Hill - WR Christian Boggs, Sr.; OL Bodee Truax Sr.; OL Corey Rowley, Sr; OL Alex Workman, Jr.; ATH Isaiah Allen, Sr.; DL Armon Mason, Sr.; LB Tyrone Bush, Sr.; LB Kalieb Jackson, Sr.; DB Greg Freightman, Sr. South Effingham - DL Nick Milbrandt, Jr.; DL Wesley Dixon, Jr.; RB Desmond House, Sr. Statesboro - QB Ames Rackleff, Sr.; RB Aundrell Grace, Sr.; DB Caleb Tisby, So.; ATH Jordan Lovett, So.
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Georgia Storm Prep Academy announces opening
Storm Johnson, former UCF standout and NFL running back, announces the opening of the Georgia Storm Prep Academy, a post-graduate football program for the class of 2021 to support, direct, teach, train and coach student-athletes who may need to reclassify for an opportunity to play football at the collegiate level. Why, Georgia Storm? He's Been There and Done That. For information, contact us via email by clicking here.
Woodstock taking applications for head football coach
Woodstock High School in Woodstock (Region 5-7A) is now accepting applications for head football coach for the 2021-22 school year. Head coaching and/or coordinator experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Georgia Teaching Certificate. All teaching fields will be considered. Please send letters of interest and resumes to athletic director Chris Bennett by clicking here, and apply online with the Cherokee County School District by clicking here.
Rockdale County seeks head football coach
Rockdale County High School in Conyers (Region 3-6A) is accepting applications for head football coach for the 2021-22 school year. Candidates should have a proven record of advanced football knowledge and dynamic communication and leadership skills. Head coaching and/or coordinator experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Georgia Teaching Certificate. Most teaching fields will be considered. Please send letters of interest and resumes to Athletic Director Chad Suddeth via email by clicking here, and apply online with Rockdale County Public Schools by clicking here.
North Springs seeking head football coach
North Springs High School (Class 5A) in Sandy Springs is in search of a head football coach. Head coaching/coordinator experience is strongly preferred. You must have a valid teaching certificate and be able to apply for employment with Fulton County Schools. All resumes should be sent to athletic director Vince Strine by clicking here.
Register for Georgia Kicking Punting and Snapping Competition
Be a part of the Georgia Kicking Punting and Snapping Competition, which will be held Dec. 20 at Mount Pisgah Christian School, to get a chance at becoming an all-state kicker, punter or snapper and get honored at the Georgia Kicking Punting and Snapping Awards. Each participant will also be placed into our ranking system based on their performance at the competition to assist them with college recruiting. Click here to register.
Southeast Georgia Football Recruiting Fair hosted by FCA on Dec. 10
The 2020 Southeast Georgia Football Recruiting Fair hosted by FCA will be held Dec. 10 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Camden County High School in Kingsland. No cost to high school coaches and college recruiters. Click here to contact us via email and reserve your spot.
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GHSF Daily classified ads
Reach 22,000 readers per day in GHSF Daily’s classified ads. Rates are $50 per week. Ads must be a maximum of 75 words and include a headline and contact information. Click here to contact us.
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About Us
Georgia High School Football Daily is a free e-mail newsletter produced and owned by Todd Holcomb and Chip Saye. Holcomb is a former lead high school football writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and co-founder of the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. Saye is a 35-year veteran of the newspaper industry who has covered high school sports for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Athens Banner-Herald, Anderson (S.C.) Independent-Mail and Gwinnett Daily News.
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