State playoff predictions: Expect more metro ATL domination
Metro Atlanta teams won all 10 state basketball championships in 2010. Don’t expect another sweep, but most of the champions in this year’s tournament – which begins Friday – should be from the metro area again.
Below are my predictions for the semifinals and the eventual champion.
Milton (AAAAA), Miller Grove (AAAA), Columbia (AAA) and Greater Atlanta Christian (AA) are clear favorites in the boys draws, although SWD’s win over Miller Grove in the 6-AAAA final opens the door in AAAA. The hardest to pick in Class A, where defending champion Wesleyan, runner-up Whitefield Academy, No. 1-ranked Wilkinson County and No. 2 Greenville are top contenders along with my pick, Wilcox County, led by Nick Marshall.
With the girls, Wesleyan (A) is a virtual lock.
The others are much harder to establish a team to beat. Norcross is the defending champion but had to avenge two losses to North Gwinnett to win Region 7-AAAAA.
In AAA, Columbia is No. 1 but lost to St. Pius in its region final.
In AA, a Buford-Kendrick final would be pretty special.
The AAAA girls draw is the most unpredictable. With No. 1 Chamblee falling in the region, it’s open to many contenders.
BOYS
AAAAA: Harrison vs. Norcross, McEachern vs. Milton
Winner – Milton
AAAA: Jonesboro vs. Miller Grove, Fayette County vs. SW DeKalb
Winner – Miller Grove
AAA: Eagle’s Landing vs. Columbia, Monroe vs. Carrollton
Winner – Columbia
AA: Laney vs. South Atlanta, Thomasville vs. Greater Atlanta Christian
Winner – Greater Atlanta Christian
A: Wilcox County vs. Wilkinson County, Terrell County vs. Whitefield Academy
Winner – Wilcox County
GIRLS
AAAAA: Campbell vs. Norcross, Westlake vs. North Gwinnett
Winner – Norcross
AAAA: Forest Park vs. Douglas County, Fayette County vs. Clarke Central
Winner – Forest Park
AAA: Westover vs. St. Pius, Washington County vs. Columbia
Winner – Columbia
AA: Vidalia vs. Kendrick, Laney vs. Buford
Winner – Buford
A: Savannah Christian vs. Wesleyan, Bryan County vs. St. Francis
Winner – Wesleyan
GHSA PLAYOFF BRACKETS
Boys: AAAAA | AAAA | AAA | AA | A – Prelims
Girls: AAAAA | AAAA | AAA | AA | A
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214 comments Add your comment
DecaturFinest
February 21st, 2011
10:19 am
@Todd SWD is the #1 seed out of 6 AAAA so they would face fayette if they both made it to the final four. I also don’t think MGHS is a lock. SWD has played them tough the last 2 meetings & SWD won the last meeting and lead almost the whole game. I think SWD will shock everyone & win 4A.
Will Jones
February 21st, 2011
10:34 am
Let’s Go Panthers Let’s Go !!! How bot them Forest Park Panthers!!! Thanks for the love Todd hope they can live up to the hype. Coach Coles done a remarkable job of keeping the Panthers prepared. Congrats Panthers on your Region championship you earned it. Finish the drill and bring that state title home.
George Robinson
February 21st, 2011
10:37 am
DecaturFinest SWD has a good team. Miller Grove is a very good team. Miller Grove will run the table and put SWD in it place along with you.It will not be close a box in one will do the trick for Miller Grove.You all one one game and now you feel that you are ready to play with the big boys.Relax you will see what I am talking about very soon.
Coach O
February 21st, 2011
10:54 am
It will be a ATL Sweep in the Boys State Tournament if you have been following the boys side as you say you have then you would have listed the Class A boys Champion prediction with Whitefield Academy as the Champion and not Wilcox county Whitefield academy beat Wilcox county with Nick Marshall with the score of Won 93-76 at Wilcox. Whitefield is proven over and over again to be one of the best team in regardless of class if you go to the Massey rankings who ranks the top teams in the country http://WWW.Highschoolsports.net the have the rankins for the best teams in the state. In the Class AA you would have listed South Atlanta as the Champion. A loss in the region does not determine the Championship. But that is why the play the game.
Panther Pride
February 21st, 2011
10:55 am
Langston Hughes is a second year program that is not to be taken lightly.
johnny too good
February 21st, 2011
10:58 am
remember last yearr’s NCAA tournament……….. Kansas vs. Northern Iowa……… and Butler somehow making it all the way?
I am skeptical of the metro atl dominance
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DecaturFinest
February 21st, 2011
11:08 am
@George Robinson
Come on Son! if you have watched the last 2 games these teams have played against each other you know its not going to be a blow out on ether side. I think SWD & MGHS are evenly matched and if used right Jordan Price & Shaq Williams will be hard to stop. Jordan is a tough match up for anyone in the state.
Lets' get it started!
February 21st, 2011
11:17 am
Keep an eye on a fine Albany (AA boys) team. Been underneath the radar all season.
DecaturFinest
February 21st, 2011
11:20 am
I meant Shaq Goodwin
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Devil Lover
February 21st, 2011
12:09 pm
There is a lot of basketball to be played before it will become clear who the semifinal 5-AAAAA teams will be. But I will take a high level stab at it anyway.
Of course Milton should be there but they really haven’t had to play any talented teams to win the region championship. We will just have to wait and see if this lack of competition will have a negative effect on them.
On the other side of what I call the north metro brackets, Norcross and Wheeler should have to beat the other to be in the semifinals. I don’t know how Wheeler is playing but Norcross is playing with a lot more confidence that they had when they played Wheeler earlier in the season and lost by only 5 pts at Wheeler’s gym. So my money is on one of the two teams. However spoilers could come from Walton or Peachtree Ridge.
As far as for the other two teams, Jenkins, Harrison or McEachern all could end up as one of the other two semifinal teams. However the highest probably goes with Harrison and McEachern both two solid teams. Outside spoilers might be Vadosta or even Savannah.
Todd Holcomb
February 21st, 2011
12:34 pm
Fixed the SWD/Miller Grove thing. The GaSports draws had those backward, and I should’ve noticed since SWD is the #1 seed.
Coach O – I know I’m going out on a limb w/ Wilcox. Hard to bet against Whitefield, but if we based it strictly on who beat who, then Greenville or Wilkinson would be the favorite. G’ville beat Whitefield.
WheelerFan #2
February 21st, 2011
12:50 pm
silly devil lover your’e always trying to excuse every norcross loss….the wheeler game was early in the year, blah blah, we lost by 5 blah blah at wheelers gym.., norcross was actually down dbl digits almost the entire game….neither team will beat milton in all likelyhood anyways
Pope UGA XXIII
February 21st, 2011
12:50 pm
About time for us to see some info on high school roundball.
Where on earth was the AJC last weekend with all of the region
tournament scores ???
The boys predictions look pretty accurate by the way.
W/E
February 21st, 2011
1:44 pm
I’ve seen Norcross and Wheeler late in the season. Both are better than they were beginning the year. Norcross has finally settled down and started to play team ball, Wheeler is finally getting good point guard play out of Derek Evans. I’d say it’s a toss-up as to who would win. My opinion though is that those two teams present the best hope at beating Milton. Milton thrashed McEachern earlier this year, and Harrison just doesn’t have the guard play to begin to challenge Scott and Parker. Yes, Wheeler lost by 18 to milton earlier this year, but they had it down to 6 with 6 minutes to go and hit nothing from outside all night. The only reason Wheeler got back in the game early in the 4th is because Chuck owns Royal down on the blocks (who doesn’t want to be a true post player). IF, big if, Wheeler’s guards play like they are capable of, meaning Evans is controlling offensive flow and limiting TO’s and KK is knocking down 3’s like he usually does (although he struggled to convert his open looks against Milton in January), Wheeler can give Milton a run for their money. Same can be said for Norcross. Norcross brings the size, length, and athleticism that could give Milton fits, but it comes down to how their guards manage the game and if they knock down enough jumpers to keep milton honest on defense.
Regardless, somebody please beat Milton! Please, just so I can laugh at the ajc’s year long obsession with them.
MGHS-3 RINGS
February 21st, 2011
2:11 pm
Anyone that was @ the MGHS & SWD game on Saturday knows that MGHS was not in the building because whenever they are they make their presence known. SWD won their state championship on 2/19 all they have wanted this whole season was to defeat MGHS & now that they have they are done!!!
Not quite sure what my boys were going through but now that they have the defeat I will guarantee their won’t be n-e more slacking because they know it’s WIN or Go Home time!!
Stay tuned……..
Just The Facts
February 21st, 2011
2:45 pm
Last year Whitefield was not the A boys champion, but rather Wesleyan. No one gave the Wolves a chance against Wilcox in the semis, nor Whitefield in the finals, yet they beat both. Don’t be surprised if it happens again.
Panther Paw
February 21st, 2011
2:50 pm
MGHS-3 RINGS sounds like classic case of making an excuse for a loss. So let me get this straight ……..if Miller Grove ever loses a game it’s because they are not in the building and not because a team just beat them on the court. I got it now!!!!!!!! Anybody can be beat…. especially when it’s a region game and both the team’s are familiar with each other. It would have been cool if you would’ve just gave SWD congrat’s for the win and hope you meet them again in the finals. Until next time…….
shep-dawg
February 21st, 2011
2:53 pm
Bainbridge Bearcats will spoil this so-called ATL sweep .
SWDFan
February 21st, 2011
3:50 pm
Congratulations to the SWD Boys Basketball team, you all did a great job, and I am looking foward to seeing you all on March 11, 2011 at the Championship game, Also, thanks Coach Mckinney for not stalling the ball for almost a whole quarter of the game, you allowed your boys to play the game and we got the win!!!!! Again Congratulations!!!!
Tift BlueDevil
February 21st, 2011
3:56 pm
Todd – I saw the Wilcox – Whitfield game in Tifton during the holidays. I would want our neighbors from Wilcox to do well but Whitfield is clearly much better. The difference is not talent but coaching. Whitfield is relentless on pressure defense and Marshall and company did not handle the pressure well. At one point marshall took a cheap shove at a little Whitfield guard when the sides were going to their benches for a time-out.
Chamblee Girls - You Deserve More!
February 21st, 2011
3:58 pm
I will not get a chance to see Chamblee girls play in this year’s event due to their loss to Miller Grove in OT. Great things were written and said about this squad. I was told that two of the starters were sick and a third starter was suffering from a knee injury. To make matters worse, I heard that a fourth starter twisted her ankle in the first quarter of the region play. Region 6 is the TOUGHEST region in Class AAAA and probably the entire state for GIRLS. This varsity squad had to play like CHAMPIONS all season to go undefeated in this region. Now, they have to watch other teams compete for regions champs. Chamblee Girl – YOU DESERVE MORE!
BullDawgRick
February 21st, 2011
4:35 pm
Yeah – The Buford Lady Wolves! A 3-peat!!!
Buford has beaten Columbia, & Madison County (2 times) Badly…
I have to say, I believe the best girls hoops team I have seen this year – in ANY class – is Wesleyan
Mr.Coach
February 21st, 2011
4:49 pm
Miller Grove doesn’t play defense….if they don’t score in transition they are very beatable. SWD exposed them.
Mr.Coach
February 21st, 2011
4:58 pm
SWD expected to beat Miller Grove….they almost beat Miller Grove last game even after the third quarter stall. SWD has no fear of Miller Grove.
BODE
February 21st, 2011
6:15 pm
Congrats to GAC on being 2A region champs. Enjoy while it lasts, because you wont get us three times. You won the battle thus far ,but we will be STATE CHAMPS!
Rich
February 21st, 2011
6:43 pm
Hey Todd…..The AAA Girls is up for grabs….your odds on favorite Columbia was beaten by St. Pius X in their Region Championship..
GO LIONS!!!!!!!!!
Bulldog Coach
February 21st, 2011
7:27 pm
Who ever wrote the article about Single A boys basketball and last years champion needs to get the facts correct. Last years champion was the Wesleyan Wolves. Please make the necessary corrections.
Just a question
February 21st, 2011
7:31 pm
Who is the forgotten team in 6-aaaa playoffs
MGHS-3 RINGS
February 21st, 2011
8:53 pm
Panther paw- SWD took advantage of a great situation. I am not taking anything from SWD they wanted it more than MGHS contests. No excuses & u know it. I have witnessed MGHS defeating better teams. These two teams will not meet again in the finals! So don’t count on it.
SWD– the stall out was mo representation of McKinney MG was not going to allow that, the stall out @ SWD was a reflection of poor coaching. There is no way that would have happened @ MG.& t was purely to get the refs out the game, Saturday night they let the boys play and SWD played harder and came out with a victory.
Mr. Coach, Mr.Coach, Mr.Coach clearly u are not a coach or have only witness one MG game if you can honestly say MG don’t play defense.
See u guys in 3 weeks in Gwinnett!
eastside finest
February 21st, 2011
9:21 pm
The Lady Eagles will soar to the AAA championship!
Bill
February 21st, 2011
10:04 pm
Besides the usual recruited teams that are always around, like Wheeler and now recently Milton, who do you all see as the best non-recruited teams? Who is the favorite from the south bracket in AAAAA? Love to get your thoughts.
DecaturFinest
February 21st, 2011
10:08 pm
MGHS-3 RINGS I know you hope MGHS don’t SWD again because it would be a repeat of Saturday night. SWD will shock everyone and win state in 4A. MGHS will not have the same bias refs that kept them in the game Saturday, or the same ones that robbed Columbia at Miller Grove.
MGHS-3 RINGS
February 21st, 2011
10:40 pm
Decatur finest please run the tape from MG &SWD 1st game. & 2 SWD won’t make it to the FINALS. These are SWD boys we r talking about here.
If SWD win state which they won’t it. They would not only shock everyone themselves included. You could not be further from the truth the refs allowed them to play SWD went to the line just as many times as MG if not more & for the record Refs HATE MGHS ask them they will tell u!!
It’s funny how neither of these teams started the season prepared considering they were both beaten first meeting of the season with MG. And not by a couple of points.
Great job with both of these programs to improve during the season but the best is yet to come.
Zone3canE
February 21st, 2011
11:01 pm
Bode you on point!!
other devil lover
February 21st, 2011
11:46 pm
LETS GO MARIETTA!!! LETS SHOCK THE WORLD
sports writer
February 22nd, 2011
12:01 am
region 4AAAA may be the toughest region in Girls Basketball. Forest Park ranked # 3 is one of the best teams I’ve seen all year, had to go to overtime to defeat North Clayton. From top to bottom Forest Park is too talented and they should win the state championship. North Clayton is a solid team too especially with # 42 and #32. Lovejoy has pick it up late, #23 is one of the best defenders in the state, and they will defeat Statesboro on Friday. But the sleeper team is Munday’s Mill. After graduating All-State pt guard, their second leading scorer, and hiring a new head coach, Munday’s Mill beat #4 Redan at Redan, and we all know that Redan hasn’t lost at home in nearly three years. Watch out for region 4AAAA. They will win all of their first round games.
Milton dad
February 22nd, 2011
12:45 am
W/E: I’m going to give you another reason to laugh if somebody beats Milton. I GUARANTEE a state championship. There, now I aqm fair game if it doesn’t happen. Now, all that aside, I was at the Milton/wheller game. Wheeler was outclassed. It did get interesting a few times, but when Milton kicked into its gear there was no comparison. I also saw the Milton Norcross game early in the year. While I think the score was a comfortable margin, I never could get comfortable with the game. Something about Norcross scares me on a “given night”. Also, W/E, I will admit Chuck owns Julian – last year and this year. He is an interesting speciman. Very agile and athletic for his considerable size. Not Barkley agile, but along those lines.
WheelerFan #2
February 22nd, 2011
1:12 am
the main difference between wheeler and milton and is the PG spot…big difference in talent at that spot
House of Blue
February 22nd, 2011
8:21 am
Come watch Playoff Double-header in the House of Blue (Norcross boys & girls) on Saturday (2/26). Girls at 4:00 and boys at 5:30.
SWDFan
February 22nd, 2011
9:23 am
MGHS – 3 Rings we love the shock factor, so bring your crying towel on March 11, 2011. SWD Let’s Go, who says we can’t be 4-A State Champions.
Mr.Coach
February 22nd, 2011
10:05 am
It’s so easy to be a Miller Grove fan…..people love the hype. However you should have learned from Public Enemy a longtime ago “Dont believe the Hype”. Miller Grove is just like Mike Tyson when they face an opponent that is not scared of them they will fold.
MGHS 3-rings
February 22nd, 2011
11:12 am
It’s pretty easy to be fan of any team especially when the team is winning(SWD), please understand although I know they exist I am not a band wagon fan I have been loyal to this team since the school open and have a history with them win or lose.
Coach, (FOR THE RECORD most of people attending MG games are not fans!! they are only around when the team is winning. that’s not me)
I don’t think oppent being scared had anything to do with the MG lost on Saturday SWD was prepared and MG was not but I asure they won’t be caught unprepared again.
This has been great dialogue I am sure that I will see you ALL in March.
SWDFan
February 22nd, 2011
12:30 pm
For the record MGHS – 3 Rings, I have been a supporter of DeKalb County Athletics since I was in High School in Dekalb County and that has been some years ago, and now my children attend Dekalb County schools, so MGHS-3Rings, get your facts straight I am not a member of the band wagon club, I am a life time member and supporter of Dekalb County Schools and Athletics.
Did you see the stance that Miller Grove boys and coaches took before the game when they were calling the names of the SWD boys team, I beg to differ when you say that Miller Grove boys team was not ready just admit it SWD won the game fair and square!!!
stalkers
February 22nd, 2011
12:55 pm
how many coaches blog on this site, nothing better to do? smh
Wheeler vs Milton winner Milton
wheelerworld
February 22nd, 2011
1:00 pm
@ Milton Dad .. Chuck do own Julian just like he owned Ododa when Norcross played Wheeler
David
February 22nd, 2011
1:01 pm
No one giving Sequoyah and their 28-0 record any chance huh? Everyone thought Chattahoochee would get them in the regionals, and they didn’t. This team has beaten the odds all year, and if they get past Lithia Springs they get Miller Grove at home in the second round.
SportsFan31313
February 22nd, 2011
1:04 pm
The Bradwell Institute girls are the best team in Region 3-AAAAA all season, and Saturday’s beat down of Beach did nothing to disprove the Tigers’ supremacy. Bradwell, undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the state, led 18-2 midway through the first quarter and was never seriously threatened en route to winning the Region3-AAAAA Tournament for the second straight year with a 57-48 victory over Beach.”
Go Bradwell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SportsFan31313
February 22nd, 2011
1:51 pm
Region 3-AAAAA Bradwell Institute Lady Tigers takes it all.
Mudcatjoe
February 22nd, 2011
2:11 pm
Why would they put Sequoyah, #1 in AAAA in the same bracket with Miller Grove, #2 in AAAA? This makes no sense at all! And to make things worse, they are set up to meet in the 2nd round. The top two teams in AAAA should be on opposite sides of the bracket to set up a possible meeting in the championship game!
David
February 22nd, 2011
2:28 pm
Mudcatjoe
its where the region’s are set up to play, and since Miller Grove was upset in the region championship game they are the #2 seed in their region and placed where they are. I agree though, its a screwy bracket.
Catfish Grizzard
February 22nd, 2011
4:06 pm
Nieve picks Carvell, Harrison won’t make it to the Final 4 in AAAAA. Not to mention WA already beat Wilcox Co. by 17 with 4 of their freshman starting the second half…4 freshman, imagine what they will do with their Juniors and Seniors, one player (Nick Marshall) won’t win them a championship. Just because a team is ranked high in a poll doesn’t mean they are locks I guess you don’t agree…
Catfish Grizzard
February 22nd, 2011
4:07 pm
Meant to write Holcomb in the above comment, apologies to Carvell.
Just a question
February 22nd, 2011
5:42 pm
MG lost Region Final thats why they are playing Sequoyah so early.
Just a question
February 22nd, 2011
5:44 pm
what will be the upset in 6-AAAA
just a question
February 22nd, 2011
7:25 pm
because MG lost to SWD in Finals. BTW what will be the upset in Boys AAAA playoffs
WAR EAGLE
February 22nd, 2011
7:25 pm
Believe in Woodward Academy, great year time to turn some heads
GHSAfan
February 22nd, 2011
7:27 pm
I think Final 4 Match ups for 5A will Be: Harrison vs. Norcross and Peachtree Ridge vs.McEachern. Championship Game: Harrison vs. Peachtree Ridge
Winner: Harrison. This isn’t a team to sleep on. They won the region championship in arguably the toughest region in 5A basketball(Region 4). They have quite an easy bracket to make the final 4, along with that they are playing their best basketball of the season. A long, deep, and atheltic team.
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burrr
February 22nd, 2011
10:19 pm
GHSA fan can you post again once you are sober.
burrr
February 22nd, 2011
10:54 pm
I highly doubt a peachtree ridge team can beat milton on their home court during their senior year.
rudbuck
February 22nd, 2011
11:38 pm
@Mudcatjoe: This is not the NCAA’s, these are the same brackects every year. The same regions play each other, 1 thru 4 play against 4 thru 1 of the other region. No one could predict how a team or the polls will be for a season.
FCHSTiger
February 22nd, 2011
11:38 pm
So Southwest Dekalb beats Miller Grove and everyone forgets about Fayette County? Nobody in the state can stop Adam Smith. Fayette vs. Miller Grove in the final is my prediction.
westlakeclassof10
February 23rd, 2011
12:25 am
so westlake sucks who cares right
foster joiner
February 23rd, 2011
1:04 am
I think you are dreaming. I think Wheeler will come out of their side of the bracket and Milton will survive against a very tough Walton team and Peachtree Ridge team. I also believe the lions will give Milton more trouble than you think. Wheeler is playing their best basketball since the snowstorm and will win their side.
rudbuck
February 23rd, 2011
6:49 am
@PantherPride: Langston Hughes is a second year program that is not to be taken lightly.
Some Langston Hughes Dad posted the exact thing a few blogs ago before the region tournament. Mentioned how they were a 2 seed, but all that was about to change with Hughes making all this noise in the region. Well they went out and lost both their games and now are a 4 seed in the region.
rudbuck
February 23rd, 2011
6:53 am
@burrr: Bravo…………I agree with you on GHSA. I guess he guesses region 7 in 5A is the weakest………..LOL!
Three Straight
February 23rd, 2011
7:39 am
Hey GHSAfan. Did you know that Harrison and Norcross had already played this year in a scrimmage at the first of the @ season and Norcross won.
Ernest
February 23rd, 2011
7:56 am
Championship day at the Gwinnett Arena has become known as ‘DeKalb County Day’ for the past few years. I see no reason why it won’t continue this year. Congratulations to the best county for basketball in 3 classifications.
BTW, the Stephenson girls would have been stronger if not for a few transfers to an unnamed Gwinnett school
GHSAfan
February 23rd, 2011
8:50 am
I’m telling you guys, Haarison is playing really,really,really good basketball as of lately. Maybe Peachtree Ridge may not beat Milton, but i’m telling you it will be Harrison vs. Norcross in the final 4 and I wouldn’t be suprised if Harrison beat them.
What About FC
February 23rd, 2011
9:42 am
Why is everyone sleeping on the FCHS Lady Tiger? They just won their 4th Region Championship in 5 years, they’ve made the playoffs the last 5yrs in a row, they’ve been the State Runner-Up 2yrs in a row in 2008 and 2009 losing to SWD who by the way won 3 in a row. This team is ranked #3 in the state and 2 of their 5 losses have been to teams in Ga, Westlake and Norcross. This team played in 2 national tournaments in Myrtle Beach and Naples Fl. This team is averaging over 65 pts a game and only giving up a little over 30 a game. Oh and by the way they have a McDonald’s All-American on their team as well as a 6′4” psot player who is going to South Carolina to play ball. Don’t be surprised if they end up winning it all this year.
Droopy74
February 23rd, 2011
9:42 am
Please stop all the comments about feeling sorry for Chamblee Girls. It is understood that the top 4 Teams from each region go to the State Playoffs this is not a new rule. The best talent does not always win games but great teams. This time of the year involves coaching, making adjustments, 7 P’s for Success, and Defense to win State Championships.
Prior, Proper, Preparation, Prevents, Piss, Poor, Performance.
gomdawg
February 23rd, 2011
10:28 am
Bainbridge Bearcats 1-AAAA Boys Go all the way.
Just a question
February 23rd, 2011
10:42 am
There will be a suprise in AAAA boys I dont see SWD or Fayette making it. I will let you all figure it out.
DecaturFinest
February 23rd, 2011
11:25 am
I think it will be SWD vs MGHS in the finals with another epic battle between the two squads and SWD will come out on top for the shocker.
Panther Paw
February 23rd, 2011
12:48 pm
Droopy74 – I agree with you. Nothing is automatic you must play to get in and Chamblee didn’t do that. Better luck next year Chamblee girl’s…….next time maybe you won’t take a state title for granted.
Milton dad
February 23rd, 2011
1:23 pm
Wheeler#2: agreed about PG difference. But that the difference with every team. It was even the case with #1 Oak Hill back in Jan. The more I watch him play, the more facets to his game I discover.
BTW, has anybody seen a state playoff draw?? last year it was like the holy grail to find. I know Milton hosts its first round game, but I don’t know who that is or any other pairings. Todd??
Three Straight
February 23rd, 2011
1:48 pm
Milton dad, ajc has all of the tournament brackets posted on the high school page.
Lady Hawks
February 23rd, 2011
2:06 pm
Washington County High School Lady Hawks will win the AAA state championship!!! Lets go WACO!!!!
wonderfry
February 23rd, 2011
2:14 pm
GHSAFan, Norcross isnt the same team you saw at the beginning of the year, they too playing close to their best ball
Tiger4Life
February 23rd, 2011
2:43 pm
Its March Madness time again and one thing we know for sure is that the 4-AAAA Championship will go to Reg. 6 –AAAA again which will make it 8 out of 8 for the past eight years. Good luck to all teams competing, and most importantly the Tucker Tigers ! ! !
Legend of Len Barker
February 23rd, 2011
2:52 pm
No one from outside the metro Atlanta area is going to come close. And the Legend is from south Georgia and would be tickled to death to have some champions from there.
Undefeated Bradwell girls will wilt at the first or second metro team they see. Laney and Wilcox boys may make the final four. Lanier County boys might even make the elite eight, but the foreigners on their roster can’t match up with metro private schools.
Thomasville boys and girls will make it a couple of rounds before riding into the sunset. Kendrick girls will make the final four, but even their undefeated seasons don’t carry the weight they did a couple of years ago.
SportsFan31313
February 23rd, 2011
3:06 pm
Legend Of Len Barker,
Bradwell Institute will indeed be at the Gwinette Center playing for the State Title. They will systemactically dismantle all of these over-rated Metro Atlanta teams in Class AAAAA one by one. The funny thing is (and I laugh at it) that Metro Atlanta Critics always say that the Champions Of Region 3-AAAAA palys in a weak Region and is not tested. They say it in Football and Region 3-AAAAA Camden County has dominated them each time up until this past fall. Now you have Bradwell Institute is the ONLY undefeated Class AAAAA ladies Basketball team at 28-0, and they are saying the same old mess as well. But in the Christmas Tournament back in December 2010 Bradwell Institute convincingly beat a Region 8-AAAA Rockdale in Metro Atlanta. Bradwell Institute will be at the Gwinette Center playing for the State Title. Go Tigers…………………:-)
Legend of Len Barker
February 23rd, 2011
3:35 pm
I’m rooting for you, Bradwell, but something’s changed. When I saw Vidalia rocked last year, I realized non-metro schools have zero chance … for now. Perhaps in a few years. But the days of the Lowndes girls, Clinch boys, Westover boys, and Hart County girls are currently over.
Metro schools operate on a completely different plane now.
rudbuck
February 23rd, 2011
4:37 pm
Rockdale County is a politicians Metro area. Their population doesn’t even count towards the metro area population. The Original counties are Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, Dekalb and Clayton. The other 28 added over the years are actually Atlanta region counties, which is their way of being included. The heart of the Metro is the 5 counties. But if Rockdale is as close as you get………..Hahaha!
And if I stand correcte, it was you that said not to go on past history of a school, so no more from you about how Beach did what they did for eight years. As far as Camden County football, I believe they are a powerhouse in footnall in the state of Georgia, just like the Lowndes and Valdosta’s,, but football is on a completely different level in Georgia. We are talking basketball here and it seems the level switches to the metro area. Most teams here have played anywhere between 5 to 10 games against ranked teams here in Georgia and nationally. So wake up, you can’t take away that these teams are battle tested. I don’t understand you not looking at the facts. If your claim of BI beating Rockdale is your only claim, please look at all the others strength of schedule. I mean wow, in region 8-AAAAA, salem had their only region win against Rockdale, not even best in the region and definitely not a top 10 team. You are so wrapped up on BI that you don’t want to see past BI. I am looking at the big picture, all the teams. Well good luck ahead, will not hear a peep from me til the tournament, gets under way and at least the 2nd round.
SportsFan31313
February 23rd, 2011
4:42 pm
RudBuck,
No it was you who mentioned not to go off past history, but I did agreewith you, and right now, until Bradwell Insitute loses, they are the team ro beat. All roads lead to No. 1. Bradwell Institute for the Class AAAAA State title be it in South Georgia or at the Gwinette Center…
author unknown
February 23rd, 2011
4:43 pm
swd gone win state and show yall who the real big boys isssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SportsFan31313
February 23rd, 2011
5:01 pm
Rudbuck,
I can see the Big Picture. That is looking at ll the teams be it North Georgia or South Georgia. I see that you apparntly don’t ook at the South Georgia teams or you under estimate them. To say that the Metro Atlanta Teams are so much better than the South Georgia Teams is not fact but by opinion. In addition, it seems to me that you all pick and choose for your benefit as to who is considered the Atlanta Metro Area. If Rockdale was winning, your speech would be a bit different. You can say that Rockdale is not an Atlanta Metro Area Team, but it is the next County South Neighboring Dekalb. I also hear a lot of fans speak about Newton County incuding the AJC and that is South Of Roackdale County who neighbors them. So it is all empty talk when speaking about the geographical locations in Metro Atlanta. I also see that you failed to mention Douglas County which is also in the Atlanta Metro Area as well. Maybe it’s because they are not winning as you wish they were. But again, as you stated previously, ” Let it be decided on the hardwood”.
Washington Bulldog
February 23rd, 2011
5:27 pm
Washington High boys and girls in this tournament and we gone make some noise. Go BULLDOGS………………………………………………………………… ATL in da house
Whistle Blower(ref from last yr, Norcross-Milton game)
February 23rd, 2011
7:29 pm
I just love this time of the year, when I can steal the show. GHSA has me doing another Quarter final game… Watch my surprise….
rudbuck
February 23rd, 2011
7:30 pm
Rockdale, Douglas are all one of those 28 counties I mentioned, thank you. I also didn’t mention Carroll, Pickens, Bartow, Barrow, Gainsville, Dawson, Forsyth and 21 other counties, but I see you have no mentin of that. And quote me I would not be rooting for Rockdale County at any time. I mentioned that I acknowledge south football teams as being Ga. powerhouses. If Bradwell played a few teams in the top 10 or nationally ranked teams, I would be arguing for Bradwell as well. If Cartersville played a stron schedule, I would mention them too and so on. The one team I do root for, I admit will be bumped in 1st or 2nd round, if they get pass that I will be surprised ( and they are in North Ga.) Don’t put words in my mouth, as I do look at all the brackets, south and north and look at the records. If you notice I had to look to know the kind of teams they play. I have yet hear you mention or acknwoledge any team and the type of schedule they play. All you mention is Rockdale who also plays a weak schedule and even loss to trhe worst team in their region, I looked. I keep a open mind, I don’t care where you come from in the state. Now a team like Milton boys, who beat Winter Park, Fl twice, Oak Hill Academy when they were top 10 in the nation and the Hill was #1. They only lost to #1 MGHS from 4A and the #1 team in the country St. Patrick of NJ. Now a team like this has to get some props, and all this and it won’t be an easy road to the title either. You look at the Norcross girls, and you cannot tell me BI played better teams or even near the total number of teams in the state tourney that Norcross played. If you are going to say anything say something about those facts. Of course you’ll sing and dance around it and comeback with more BI stuff, or north and south stuff, or county to county stuff, but I see no facts, it’s all in black and white, look at both schedules and tell me different.
rudbuck
February 23rd, 2011
7:38 pm
Sorry fellow bloggers, I promise not to take anymore space. Now lets get this tourney started.
Metro teams
February 23rd, 2011
8:16 pm
No boys or girls basketball team outside of metro ATL has won a AAAAA title. Ever. That is fact, not opinion. In AAAA the past decade, the only non-metro ATL title winners are Dougherty boys, Griffin boys and Glen Hills girls. Another fact.
0 out of 10, 0 out of 10, 2 out of 10 and 1 out of 10 tells me the gap is giant in the two highest classifications. That, of course, is just opinion…others are free to live in their “that ain’t so bad” little dream worlds.
Raider Nation
February 23rd, 2011
9:06 pm
Just want to give the Redan Lady Raiders some love. We are the Region 6 4AAAA Champs – toughest region in the state!!! So, Forest Park v. Clark Central for the title, huh? We’ll have something to say about that. Stay tuned………..
Legend of Len Barker
February 23rd, 2011
9:11 pm
Doesn’t hurt that only two of eight AAAAA regions are non-metro. If Chatham County schools would own up to this not being 1975, there’d likely be just one. In AAAA, three of eight aren’t metro. (In AAA it’s 6 of 8 non, AA is 7 of 8, and A 7 of 9.)
Not arguing the dominance, but there aren’t many huge schools outside of the metro area. Even Columbus and Macon have finally given up the ghost.
rudbuck
February 23rd, 2011
9:38 pm
Glad to see folks here that are sticking to the facts. I agree with you LOLB, the real metro schools are bigger and have a bigger pool to pull from. I could probably say that my NYC H.S. graduating class is bigger than some of these schools in the outer regions. I’m not picking on the outer schools, I’m like you, sticking to the facts. I mean if one of those southernmost schoosl, would cross the street and play some of the strong FL. schools, win or lose, I would consider them a stronger school, because they played and got battle tested. They would definitely get my props.
Zone3canE
February 23rd, 2011
10:10 pm
In the words of Bart Scott, can’t wait!! Hart County’s coach sez my boys South Atlanta are beatable and play like a AAU team that rolls the ball out just play’s. Game starts at 4, ride back to Hart County starts at 4:30
mike
February 23rd, 2011
10:48 pm
fayette county boys have a good team.. they beat rockdale boys earlier this year BUT rockdale was without their leading scorer in that agme and they only lost by 3. southwest dekalb will not make it. they could possibly get upset by a heritage team in the 1st round.. i like miller grove vs lovejoy and rockdale vs fayette in the final four.. and in 5a newton is being mentioned but has anyone mentioned the schedule they played.. the only ranked team they had was rockdale , 1st meeting they won in ot and 2nd meeting rockdale had them down by 3 at one point in the game.. overrated newton county is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mike
February 23rd, 2011
10:51 pm
and u must be talking about rockdale girls who lost to the worst team in the division becuz the boys didnt lose in the division and they played nothing but top ranked teams this year. the rockdale girls wont make it at all..lol the boys played miller grove, fayette, newton twice,. collins hill, richmond (when they were ranked) , tucker, greenville, and a host of out of state ranked teams
mike
February 23rd, 2011
10:55 pm
this guy acts like rockdale girls team is a top 10 team or something.. Bi would play a madison county loganville or clarke central team and get beat by 20
Milton dad
February 23rd, 2011
10:56 pm
Thanks Three Straight. I’ll check it out.
GSHA fan: This is America. Go ahead and dream. You ain’t hurtin nobody.
Newton Co.
February 23rd, 2011
11:40 pm
mike, who cares about the schedule, Newton beat yall twice so our weak schedule at least prepared us to beat yall if nothing else. Yall need to be concerned about that Chamblee team from that beast of a region 6-AAAA. To sportsfan 31313, man give up the BI argument, they get blown out the playoffs by a school from Powder Springs, take your pick.
DecaturFinest
February 23rd, 2011
11:52 pm
@Mike I know you haven’t seen SWD play because if you had you wouldn’t make such a statement. SWD beat two teams in MGHS and Tucker(twice) and those two teams beat rockdale handedly. This is not the SWD teams of the past. They have two of the top players in the nation on their squad this year in Price & Goodwin, and if you haven’t heard those names before you will before the tournament is over.
Panther Paw
February 24th, 2011
7:14 am
SportsFan31313 – You speaking with your heart…..As usual BI girls haven’t played quality competition during the year with that inferior schedule……they don’t even have the heart to come up here during the holiday’s to play in the tournaments against better competition so they can really gage where they are. They may when 1 or 2 games during the play-offs and that’s it.
SportsFan31313
February 24th, 2011
9:21 am
Rudbuck, Mike, Panther Paw, Newton County,
You all have me smiling. You are right. I am speaking from the heart just as you all are too. You may be right witrh your comments about Bradwell institute. The truth is that some of the schools in the Metro Atlanta Area are larger than a lot of the South Georgia Schools. Remember Georgia has 159 Counties. The largest State land wise East Of the Mississippi River. Georgia has a lot of very small counties. I also agree that because of the larger schools, you have a larger pool of talent to pull from. However; I am telling you, don’t allow the national notoriety of the teams you play fool you. As I say again, Bradwell Institute would not be Number 1 in Class AAAAA if they did not deserve to be. I said it before, and I will say it again. Like it or don’t like it. All Roads will lead to Bradwell Institute to get to the Gwinette Center for the Class AAAAA Championship. But then again, as I too agree with Rudbuck. I will let the game be decided on the hardwood.
unknown
February 24th, 2011
9:32 am
@mike…….shutup
Mr.Coach
February 24th, 2011
9:37 am
If some schools can cheat and transfer players in that live on the other side of town….let all the schools do it. Either crack down on the cheating or just let everyone cheat, because its not fair that some schools can get away with it and others can”t.
Mr.Coach
February 24th, 2011
9:47 am
95% of SWD’s team has been playing together since Middle School (Chapel Hill) a true feeder system, that is how your supposed to do it instead of recruiting kids from all across the City.
Mrs. Coach
February 24th, 2011
10:02 am
Who are these recruiting remarks aimed at inparticular?
You made the statement you may as well expose them!
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
10:04 am
SWD’s #1 Fan!
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
10:10 am
I’ll expose them! Lets take a look at the addresses for MGHS, Milton, Norcross, Wheeler, and any other team who’s roster change from year to year, Were not even gonna talk about the so called private institute.
Mrs. Coach
February 24th, 2011
10:18 am
INTERESTING!!! Panther Pride…
Are you implying that all the top teams cheat?
Panther_dummy
February 24th, 2011
10:21 am
Go ahead and expose the players since you are SO full of knowledge, you are just another bitter, scorned parent
Mr.Coach
February 24th, 2011
10:25 am
Panther pride is only speaking the truth……..his son’s team is in the State Playoffs and loves to beat the cheaters. Its not a secret that these high school coaches recruit. I have been offered cash and trips for my boys.
parentalpride
February 24th, 2011
10:25 am
Panther Pride — I have kids at these schools and we all live with the coaches! go expose that.. what an IDIOT you must be
boyds_friend
February 24th, 2011
10:30 am
@MrCoach so do I cash and trips never came up, you must of given some impression that was what you were looking for that type of “business deal”
BB Fan
February 24th, 2011
11:12 am
Mr. Coach it’s funny u didn’t make the implications that these were the teams you let someone else say it for you! sounds a bit like a coward to me.
I think you are on point Panther_dummy.
Cash and trips for your boys, that’s an incriminating allegation. Got any proof (I doubt it)? IF Panther Pride’s boys make it past the first round that is as far as they will make it. (FACT)
boyd’s_friend, thanks for calling him out.
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
11:19 am
Put money on that BB fan! Oh so I hurt some feelings huh? You Know like I know cheating is going on. I been around since Dollar and Douglass & Jones and Southside remember what happened to them. Close your eyes if you what to, the state will open them soon enough!
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
11:31 am
I got your Idiot parental”punk”pride! Name calling is unnecessary, you must be cheating! Did I hurt your wittle feelings.
parentalpride
February 24th, 2011
11:33 am
Not at all! we are all still waiting for the big exposure c’mon with it
parentalpride
February 24th, 2011
11:40 am
wheeler,milton,norcross,SWD, transfer, recruiting, OLD NEWS get over it there will be the same blog next year by the same bitterball parent
High School Fan
February 24th, 2011
11:41 am
Swd has a great team jordan & shaq are great but they have an x factor in there point guard kadarius.
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
11:44 am
Fact of the matter is We really don’t care what ya’ll continue to do we have BEATEN half of the teams I mentioned anyway and the reason we hav’nt BEATEN the other two is because we hav’nt played them. Keep overlooking us please because sooner or later you’ll have to deal with us and it won’t be pretty. Underpanther we’ll take challenge!
BB Fan
February 24th, 2011
11:49 am
PantherPride,
Needless to say you mentioned those school names matter-of- factly.
Those are some strong accusations and if you think that the state is not watching all the mentioned teams mainly MG and Milton don’t be so sure. Once you make it nationally the State is all over you especially when these accusations have been presented against involved coaches previously. I do not beleive that either if these two coaches are that STUPID!!!
Just let the boys play ball and stop the bitter and hatred between the parents and coaches. You guys do realize that the teams read these blogs right? Not only are they teammates but they are friends with their opponents.
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
11:50 am
High School Fan your right but the biggest X factor is these kids played and won together on the middle school level. They went to back to back championship games going 21-0 in there final year. They know each other, they love each other, and they play for each other. X-FACTOR.
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
11:56 am
You are in denial BB Fan and its pretty sad. I know some of these players and parents personally. I know where they live and that there just doing what they what to do. Again thats fine because we gonna beat you anyway. Remember the New England Patroits, what goes around always come back around.
BB Fan
February 24th, 2011
12:06 pm
It’s not denial!! it’s common sense and unnessessary bickering.
Well you are just as gulity as the accused if you are withholding this type of information and not reporting it to the state! so either you are bluffing or just want to throw unrelated topics around this discussion board.
Just as easily as they found Dr. Krop (Miami) gulity of cheating they played MG why wasn’t an investigation Immediately prompt for them(MG) if there were so many red flags?
Girlie
February 24th, 2011
12:12 pm
Panther Pride,
Since you are so involved and know the cheaters, are boys the only cheaters?
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
12:23 pm
of course not it the Coaches and the Parents. Look keep cheating it really doesn’t bother me i’m just stating the fact as i know them. Like i said earlier were going to Beat you anyway so lighten up. Its better this way.
AAAAA Fan
February 24th, 2011
12:54 pm
Tift has talent to make a strong run. POUND THE BALL INSIDE!!!! STOP SHOOTING ALL THOSE DAMN 3’s
AJCHEAD
February 24th, 2011
1:57 pm
Panther Pride, be careful, if you look at the roster for MG in particular all of those kids have spent thier entire 4 years at MGHS. So no recruiting scandle there, i am sure the coach has learned his lesson from CARVER days and sitting out 2years ago! I give SWD pleanty of props for beating Miller Grove, i was at the game and finally saw MR. Price show up for a big game, if Mr. Goodwin had come to play they may have beaten Miller grove by 20. Check your roster before you ask others to check, remember Mr. Price started out at Columbia, went to Tennessee and is now back at SWD? The recruiting issue is really null in the Atlanta area, since in Dekalb a kid can move up or down panola road and based of the number be at MillerGrove, SWD, or Martin Luther King. Plus parents with apartments and not homes make it easy to move. I congradulate SWD and look at 3 region 6AAAA teams making it to the Elite 8, maybe 4 if Chamblee can beat Rockdale. It could be a region 6AAAA tournament again with Tucker vs Mg, and SWD vs. Chamblee.
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
2:09 pm
Be careful of what, we ain’t got nothing to hide and if we do let the light shine. I don’t think any kid is irreplaceable thats what some of you adult groupies making these children think that there all that. This behavoir is what messes them (the kids) up thinking they have the right to go all over the place to school. I don’t have to be careful I’m for whats right you be careful.
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
2:14 pm
I’m going to excuse myself from this litle kiddie board because its obvious that PANTHER PRIDE is way too much for you people. PEACE
Panola road
February 24th, 2011
2:42 pm
If I pay my taxes my child can go whereever/whenever & to what school they want
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
2:48 pm
This is the attitude the children take to school everyday, that they can do whatever they want when they want. This is why where (Teachers and Administrators) cacthing hell daily in these schools because kids are not taught to follow rules or respect authority.
Panther Paw
February 24th, 2011
3:06 pm
SportsFan31313 – the following notation from the ajc proves my point about the competition that BI has played all year. ‘No. 2 Bradwell Institute (28-0) is the only undefeated team in the classification, but the Tigers’ most noteworthy victory was an overtime win against a Class A team (Taylor County) that finished third in its region tournament’ …….so until they can do something against some quality teams please hold down your praise.
Proud Educator
February 24th, 2011
3:30 pm
Panther Pride I thought you were excusing yourself?
You sould like you could quite possibly be one of those frustrated teachers/administrators that you speak about.
I totally agree that Rules are meant to be followed but unless you are speaking facts you may want to go light on accusing teams of cheating.
I don’t think that Panther Pride is too much I just think you take this way to serious not to be McKenney ( unless you are ?)
SportsFan31313
February 24th, 2011
3:46 pm
Panther Paw,
In repsonse to your last comment about Bradwell Institute, and the AJC. My point proven is that Bradwell Institute is The “ONLY” team undefeated in Class AAAAA, My point proven is that Bradwell Institute is Number 1 in Class AAAAA in the Coaches Poll . (The “REAL POLL” That Counts) All Bradwell Institute has to do is keep winning. If so, then again I will say ALL ROADS WILL LEAD TO BRADWELL INSTITUTE TO THE GWINETTE CENTER…….
SportsFan31313
February 24th, 2011
3:47 pm
Panther Paw,
Who is your team that you are pulling for?
Panther Pride
February 24th, 2011
3:52 pm
Proud Educator if your an educator at all I’m actually the one taken this very lightly, this is a GAME where talking about so why do we cheat, and again you have blinders on if you don’t think these programs are all on the up and up. For the record I’m not Coach Mckinney, I’m a far better Coach…lol
Metro teams
February 24th, 2011
4:02 pm
SportsFan, the only “REAL POLL” that counts is the last one. Chamblee girls and South Gwinnett boys both had nice teams who were ranked…but neither will enjoy playoff basketball except from the stands.
just a question
February 24th, 2011
4:26 pm
some think mghs lost to out of the rockdale bracket, who knows may swd just won. There is a lot of talent on most teams. The team with the better bench will claim the title, let’s see how it plays out good luck to all.
SportsFan31313
February 24th, 2011
4:39 pm
Metro Teams,
Since you put ot that way, you are right. However; the last Poll that is posted, Bradwell Institute is ranked number 1.
big daddy pirate
February 24th, 2011
5:02 pm
Brunswick Lady Pirates advance to round 2 with a win over North Clayton. #4 Destiny Alston is the best freshman in the state of Ga. This team will make a run at the state titile the next next three years. They may make some noise this year as well. Go Lady Pirates!
mike
February 24th, 2011
9:14 pm
@newton county…. newton beat rockdale once.. not twice.. the 2nd game they showed newton the first game was a fluke…. newton is not a good team.. at all… schedule means everything… if u play sorry teams u should win…. and @decaturs finest.. dude im plating about heritage beating swd.. i have seen them play and to correct your statement.. rockdale lost to miller grove NOT TUCKER.. they beat tucker.,.
mike
February 24th, 2011
9:24 pm
just face the fact that newton county is not good.. at all.. beat rockdale by 4 in OT and the 2nd game it was over with at halftime.. get your facts right.. .. im not a fan of either.. just state facts.. . now on to teams we all know have a shot of making it to the elite 8.. chamblee will not make it at all.. sorry. any other team in that region playing rockdale this week and then u have an arguement.. so Villa Rica vs MIller Grove and SWD vs Rockdale. on the south part of things.
bodog
February 24th, 2011
10:35 pm
Look, This Topic comes up every year in all high school sports, but primarily Football, Basketball, and Baseball…….IT IS ALL ABOUT NUMBERS (POPULATION) !!!!!! AND WE ALL KNOW WHERE THE LARGEST POPULATION IS: SURPRISE , SURPRISE……METRO ATLANTA. LET THIS TOPIC DIE. IT SERVES NO PURPOSE……JUST DO THE MATH, AND YOU WILL HAVE TO AGREE. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH………….
Hollabackk
February 24th, 2011
11:50 pm
You will Have to go through the Bradwell Institute Lady Tigers to win a Championship in AAAAA. Nuff said.
Panther Paw
February 25th, 2011
7:48 am
SportsFan31313 – I’m a proud SWD Panther!!!!!!!!!!
SportsFan31313
February 25th, 2011
10:42 am
Panther Paw,
Okay……
Panther Paw
February 25th, 2011
11:36 am
SportsFan31313 – this is all in good fun……I wish BI well in there 5-AAAAA journey.
Eagle Fan 4life
February 25th, 2011
12:40 pm
Look for the Columbia Eagles Girls and Boys to repeat this year!!!
MGHS Fan
February 25th, 2011
1:03 pm
It would be nice to see the WOLVERINES do the same.
I’ll keep my fingers cross!!!!
SportsFan31313
February 25th, 2011
1:25 pm
Panther Paw,
I know it is…
I wish SWD well too and the other North Georgia Metro Teams….. 
SportsFan31313
February 25th, 2011
1:26 pm
Round 1 Starts Tonight Good Luck ALL………
SportsFan31313
February 25th, 2011
1:27 pm
And “EYE OF THE TIGER” !!!!!
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
7:22 pm
The quest for a title begins………
Anyone at the games, please post updates as the night progresses. Score Atlanta is a little slow.
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
7:25 pm
There were 61 games scheduled for 6:00 PM in the girls bracket, there should be some scores out there.
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
7:43 pm
Girls early returns:
Calvary 67-18
Hillgrove 73-50
Etowah 44-43
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
7:58 pm
Girls update winners:
Thomasville 76-60
Chestatee 36-29
Mays 48-43
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
8:08 pm
Girls:
Seminole Co. 48-46
Weslyan 77-32
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
8:18 pm
Girls:
Northview 84-64
Forest Park 79-43
Bryon Co. 67-45
Charlton Co. 66-59
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
8:24 pm
More Girls:
Crisp Co 67-65
Cartersville 78-74
Carrolton 62-57
Turner Co. 37-34
Beach 50-45
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
8:34 pm
Girls:
McEachern 66-53
Roswell 46-33
Alcovy 64-60
Laney 72-22
Pace Academy 60-54
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
8:47 pm
Girls:
Clarke Central 78-43
Creekview 59-25
St. Pius 52-44
Buford 55-41
Dublin 46-33
McIntosh 55-45
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
8:58 pm
North Gwinnet 70-44
Warner Robins 65-39
Lovett 53-51
Bradwell Institute 41-39
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
9:34 pm
Milton 46-36
Mill Creek 64-46
GAC 60-42
Troup 51-45
Lovett 53-51
Morgan Co. 59-51
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
10:06 pm
BOYS;
MILLER GROVE 101-52
COLUMBIA 91-38
CARROLTON 52-46
rudbuck
February 25th, 2011
10:14 pm
FINAL BOYS GAME FOR TONITE
BAINBRIDGE 78-47
gomdawg
February 26th, 2011
5:49 am
Miller Grove look out the Bearcats are coming.
SportsFan31313
February 26th, 2011
2:40 pm
RudBuck,
The Bradwell Institute / Lowndes game was a tough one. It was a defensive game between the two. Bradwell Institute was truly tested last night with Region 1-AAAAA Lowndes. The Road For The Title will only get tougher from here. I do believe that the Competition is tougher in North Georgia after watching this game and watching North Georgia Teams in the early season. However; I still believe that the No. 1 Bradwell Institute will be at the Gwinette Center this year.
Real Talk
February 26th, 2011
2:56 pm
@Raider Fan,
I could care less about girls bball but your Lady Raiders couldn’t even make it out the 1st Round huh? smh
SportsFan31313
February 26th, 2011
3:12 pm
RudBuck,
BRADWELL INSTITUTE 41, LOWNDES COUNTY 39
“Freshman point guard Shaquoia Crockett drove the lane, and sank a floater with about 6 seconds left to break a tie, and lift top-ranked Bradwell to victory in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAAA tournament. The Tigers (29-0) will host McEachern of Powder Springs on Tuesday, tentatively at 6 p.m., in the second round. Friday’s game was tied at 23 at halftime, with Bradwell leading by one point after three quarters before Lowndes (21-8) tied the game at 39. Senior guard Mariah Maternik led Bradwell with 19 points”.
With That being Said, Who Do You See In The Final Four In Class AAAAA Ladies Basketball?
rudbuck
February 26th, 2011
5:01 pm
Semi-Final: Campbell, Bradwell Institute, Norcross, North Gwinnett
Final: Norcross, North Gwinnett
Winner: Norcross
McEachern toughest game in BI bracket, get through that one and should beat whomever comes from bottom draw of bracket.
CENTER
February 26th, 2011
5:40 pm
Panther Pride I totally agree with you regarding the cheating. My nephew plays AAU basketball with several MGHS guys and I can beat a million dollars that 4 of them are in school out of area. It is what it is. I don’t think it would be place to report this to GHSA, because I’m not a sports investigator, I just know what I know. The fact of the matter is, this has become a parent/coach show. If that’s what they have to do to win, then go for it!! It happens at every level of sports. I’m not being negative or mean it is what it is. At the end of the day it’s about the children. I say good luck to all of the children. Let’s make sure we are this passionate about their academics. Now this is where I boast, my nephew received a 4-year ride to LSU, not basketball, but academics! I wish all your children the best in the state tournament. Peace and blessings.
MGHS
February 26th, 2011
6:17 pm
GOD BLESS THE HATERS.
Center I agree about academics.
Keep in mind colleges are no longer just looking at talent at least not the colleges that are looking at MG players!! So academically MG players are well deserved of their success.
Zone3canE
February 26th, 2011
6:18 pm
South Atlanta by 30 Over Hart Co final.
Mike
February 26th, 2011
7:38 pm
Rockdale over chamblee at halftime 42-26!!
Tommy
February 26th, 2011
7:44 pm
watch out for the MODEL LADY BLUE DEVILS…IN AA…WHO EVER DOES THE PLAYERS TO WATCH SHOULD ADD ABBY MONTEITH FROM MODEL TO THIS LIST…SHE IS AVERAGING A DOUBLE DOUBLE…AND BEKAH SAPP THE POINT GUARD FROM MODEL…
Panther Pride
February 26th, 2011
9:05 pm
Like I said earlier, Langston Hughes shouldn’t be taken lightly. Sorry to mess up your prediction bit we came to play.
rudbuck
February 26th, 2011
10:14 pm
Hey Todd, let Michael Carvell the “Heritage/SWD” headline is reading wrong. Heritage did not upset SWD.
Bill
February 26th, 2011
10:52 pm
Wow. Nice job by the AJC with their picks for the teams from the southern regions of AAAAA boys to advance to the Final Four. Had Harrison and McEachern to advance and both lost in first round, as did that whole region. The usual ATL Metro dominance is only true for Milton, and that is not the usual, since they have only done it for the last 3 years and because they have a rare team of recruits. After the studs graduate, Boyd will probably leave when similar recruits don’t come in. Anyway, besides Milton and maybe Wheeler that they dominated, Who else is there who got it done in the AAAAA boys playoffs tonight? Walton lost. All of supposedly great Region 4 lost in the southern bracket to Region 2-AAAAA that never gets any respect, except maybe Newton. Lanston Hughes the 4 seed beat Harrison at Harrison. So much for the AJC rankings and Stephenson the 6 seed of the Region 2-AAAAA tournament beat AJC ranked Campbell too. Westlake that Newton beat 3 times also won at McEachern. Maybe Newton is pretty good, since they went 16-1 in that region and beat all those teams that swept Region 4 twice. Newton can play with anyone in the state but Milton and may get to Final Four again, and yet I have seen them play and they are doing it without any recruits and no one over 6′ 4. So what if no one can play with Milton and they win state again. They are basically a college team of recruits put together. Where is the fun in them winning it again? And let’s face it, none of those kids just happened to move to Milton without undue influence. Let’s get real. It’s not a character first program with Boyd running it. Winning with class is what it is all about.
bball72
February 26th, 2011
11:06 pm
@ Center – Please note while you are conspiring to cast light to MG, Milton, and other schools, your player, Jordan Price has some eligibility questions that need to be raised. He started at Columbia, left and went to a prep school in Tenn. and is now at SWD. Sounds real clean. Real clean.
Aj
February 26th, 2011
11:19 pm
Watch out for Langston Hughes.
rudbuck
February 26th, 2011
11:34 pm
The difference between on person picking the top 10 and the coaches top 10 poll.
After the 1st round in AAAAA, the number of teams still alive from the final AJC poll is four (4). Milton, Pt. Ridge, Wheeler and Norcross. The number of teams in the Coaches poll that have survived through the 1st round is eight (8). Milton, Wheeler, Norcross, Newton, Pt. Ridge, Jenkins, Tift Co., and Savannah. Always better to have a poll by commitee, especially the coaches, who really follow and study many of these teams.
CENTER
February 27th, 2011
1:49 am
@bball72 Ok. Like I stated earlier, numerous schools are doing it. I just made a comment regarding what I know for sure.
@MGHS By no means am I hating. Please be reminded I am very aware of what colleges are looking for in students. I’ve seen your guys at MGHS and very impressed(athletically). I have worked as a college scout. Trust and believe I know alllllllllllllll about your guys. I’ve given several of your guys a ride home on numerous occasions during AAU season. I’m making a simple point, bottom line, illegal activity is going on in numerous schools in the Metro Atlanta Area atheletic programs. It is what it is. Let’s move on, and good luck to your team. I will be at the game. C’ya there.
westlakeclassof10
February 27th, 2011
2:01 am
langston hughes ppl shut up about yall school yall lost to westlake who sucks so its nothing to watch out for yall just a bunch of westlake rejects anyways o yeah yall will never have a program as westlake fake A*****$********$ westlake building yall got took our J.V coach we fired and think yall the ish ill tell yeah
Just a question
February 27th, 2011
7:24 am
Why do the adults get so angry the truth is the truth. dropping kids name is BS Im not a SWD fan but GHSA wont look into the movement of kids from school to school it will hurt the bottom line. MONEY parents who move the kids for better looks by colleges its all just too much. when its all said and done I hope the kids are learning and able to move on to the next level regardless. BTW REFS stay out of the games we are here to see the Young Men/Women not you guys, let them play.
WheelerAlum
February 27th, 2011
7:43 am
I’m going with Wheeler!!!!
Real Talk
February 27th, 2011
8:45 am
@Bill
Ummm you do realize that some of those teams played each other hence some of the Metro ATL teams you refer to have to eliminated right? Sir when last has a 5A school outside of Metro ATL won the championship? Trust me, if any of your South GA school even make it to the Gwinnett Civic Center they will get ran out the gym by 20 plus points.
Real Talk
February 27th, 2011
8:45 am
had to be*
Three Straight
February 27th, 2011
10:19 am
Norcross boys and girls win.
MGHS
February 27th, 2011
11:21 am
To KILL the cheating scandal we have several players on the team whom parents are employed by Dekalb County Schools and we know those additional incentives that students of employee parents have so watch what you say. This could very well be the cases in other schools as well so I think the cheating allegations are a MUTE point.
Three Straight
February 27th, 2011
12:10 pm
here comes norcross
just a question
February 27th, 2011
12:44 pm
Some people will say anything when the open wound is poked. Call it what you will, sounds like you are saying because they’re child is in the DeKalb school system their parents have jobs. I’m just saying don’t incriminate anyone LOL. Good luck in 2nd rd to all that advanced
WHY??????
February 27th, 2011
1:17 pm
WHY does the discussion of cheating (playing out of district players) continuing to gain so much attention?
GHSA is not following up on these Allegations so why are people making such a big deal about nothing.
just a question, employees of DeKalb County Schools have the option to send their child/children to the school within the county of their choice which I am sure may be the case in other districts as well-meaning Milton(Fulton), Wheeler(Gwinnett), and other alleged schools people suggest cheating.
Although having a job is not such a bad thing either.
Just a question
February 27th, 2011
1:54 pm
I am sure that is the case just stirring the pot is all. you know what they say a hit dog will Hollar.
Zone3canE
February 27th, 2011
2:34 pm
No problem with Miller Grove, just the obvious cheaters like Milton, Wheeler, and Norcross who’s communities don’t produce enough talent to win let alone be competitve with out recruiting the best young brothers to come play for them. No problem with Surburban Atlanta Christian(G.A.C.) they are private and can recruit whoever, they have no district or attendance zone or area…SOUTH ATLANTA will win our 2nd title in 3 years.
go tigers
February 27th, 2011
4:52 pm
come on fayette county!! we need this state title we been so close every year lets bring it home this year
Sports Fan78745
February 27th, 2011
5:35 pm
I think the 5a girls is locked up by Norcross. Diamond De shields is way to talented and cant be stopped. The 5a Boys though is interesting. Milton obviously will make the finals and i think Norcross will be playing them in the finals. Norcross has a tough game vs Centennial this weekend but Norcross hasn’t lost at home in 6 years. And Norcross always beats Centennial. From there The devils have to play wheeler. This will be the most exciting game in the tournament. wheeler and Norcross have a heated rivalry and the devils want revenge from the loss to wheeler earlier in the season. Norcross will end up winning this game. They have been playing a lot differently than earlier in the season. Their starting to play team ball and they have a lot more chemistry together. The only question mark is their point guard. He is very talented but i dont no if he can handle the pressure in tight games. I see the devils however upsetting Milton and winning the title. The reason why is because they want revenge on the defeat last year in the state playoffs. We all no the call and the devils are highly motivated. If the devils are going to win they must get their bigs involved. and have solid play from their point guard.
SportsFan31313
February 27th, 2011
7:38 pm
RudBuck,
I do belueve that Bradwell Institute Lady Tigers will beat McEachern. No Films have been watched for the Lowndes Game. But the Lady Tigers have a lot of talent. Bradwell Institute have so many weapons that they can beat you with. Atlanta Metro have height. Bradwell have a lot of speed and thy can shoot very well from the perimeter. I don’t know if it’s becasue Bradwell Institute os number one in the state, is the reaosn for the tough challenges by their opponents or they havent been testeed up until now. But Region 3-AAAAA Beach had convincingly won round one as well, and they finished number two in the region. I do believe that Bradwell will br at the Gwinette Center and will be in the Finals…..
rudbuck
February 27th, 2011
7:49 pm
HEY DIDN’T I PICK THEM TO GET TO GWINNETT………YEAH I DID!……………….LOL!
Three Straight
February 27th, 2011
8:05 pm
Sports Fan78745…thanks for the compliments but the Norcross Blue Devilsboys haven’t lost a home regular and tournament game in 9 yrs. We look forward to the possiblity of playing wheeler again on a neutral court.
SportsFan31313
February 27th, 2011
8:11 pm
RudBuck,
Yes you did. So who do you think will beat Bradwell Institute? Surely not Campbell.
Sports Fan78745
February 27th, 2011
8:13 pm
Wheeler v.s Norcross is going to be one hell of a game. all depends on your pg
Just Saying
February 27th, 2011
9:17 pm
You see what, “I’m Just Saying”! Two of the 4 AJC predictions (Opinions, as I said earlier) were defeated last night. Langston Hughes was responsible for the Harrison lost. I guess they will have to pick two more of the teams that are the most talked about. Band Wagon predictions.
I’m Just Saying.
SouthGeorgiaBoy
February 28th, 2011
8:18 am
Good call. McEachern and Harrison out. LOL
Watch for Tift and Valdosta should make Elite 8…in beyond
Just Saying
February 28th, 2011
8:52 am
@ South Georgia Boy…….Obviously you don’t know either? LHHS is coming to Valdosta. Sound the country siren……..A tornado is coming!!! LHHS.
I’m, “Just Saying”,
Just Saying
February 28th, 2011
8:56 am
Oh Yeah…..I just realized. Our brother school will take care of Tift County. We rule this state!!!
2AAAAA STILL HAS ALL FOUR TEAMS PLAYING. Yeah, it’s jus tthe second round, but we are deep!!! Langston Hughes All The Way. This is a new school and we are making noise! Listen to your iPod because the silence in Valdosta gym will be aweful. LHHS
Im, “Just Saying”,
metro ATL
February 28th, 2011
8:58 am
BI needed a last-second shot to get past a 4 seed from a weak region at home. No film review? Did the BI coaches think they had the Lowndes game in the bag? I was expecting a 30 point beatdown out of the “undefeated #1 team” in AAAAA against an opponent like Lowndes.
Hope Bradwell coaches watched film for their next opponent- they have a load of talent, a load of height AND a load of speed.
Just Saying
February 28th, 2011
8:58 am
Hey, Who know when the AJC will update their picks? I think the previous picks were destroyed!
I’m, “Just Saying”,
Just Saying
February 28th, 2011
9:01 am
One last thing AAAAA Final Four predictions……Langston Hughes, Westlake, Norcross, Milton. Mark my word. You’ll see. Then you will say. He’s Just Saying.
Just Saying
February 28th, 2011
9:06 am
Finals Langston Hughes vs. Milton. I’m just saying. I know I know I know….who is Langston Hughes? 2nd year school, 1st year allowed to compete, 2nd in regional regular season, 4th in regional tournament, Lost by 1 pt to be at 2nd (so there’s no difference between a 4th seed and a 2nd or 1st. It’s playoff time and the records start at 0 – 0. Ask around they’ll tell you……they’re not a big team, but they sure are athletic with skill.
SO HUMBLED AND PROUD.
I’m “Just Saying”
Panther Pride
February 28th, 2011
1:30 pm
@ rudbuck, like I said don’t take this second year program light.