Final score: Norcross 59, Milton 55 — say what? Biggest upset in championship? Ever? (UPDATED)
Wow.
We’ll let the photo speak first for Norcross High’s 59-55 upset over Milton in the Class AAAAA state championship. (You’ll have your chance below)
Norcoss celebrates after improbable win over the USA's No. 4-ranked team (Photo by the AJC's Hyosub Shin)
I certainly didn’t see that coming. Did you?
Even with the loss, Milton had perhaps the most talent-loaded roster the state of Georgia has ever seen. When your sixth man has committed to Auburn, you’re pretty good.
Milton was pretty darn good this season, representing the state very well against out-of-state competition. It’s the last couple of minutes of the state championship that will be replayed forever in the minds of Milton supporters.
What happened to the No. 4-ranked team by USA Today?
Norcross SG Chris Bolden aka Mr. MVP (AJC photo)
Maybe Norcross simply had a better night?
You have to give Norcross High a lot of credit. Even with a disastrous start to the regular season, Norcross was always considered the only team with enough manpower to threaten Milton. They got it together just in time for the playoffs.
My state championship MVP: Norcross High’s Chris Bolden. Four straight free throws in the final 29 seconds for the margin of victory. He’s a junior committed to Miami.
Now it’s YOUR turn. What are your thoughts on the game?
Where does this rank among other upsets in the state championship game of Georgia high school basketball? Is Milton 2011 the best team to not win a state championship?
What went wrong? What went right? What did you see? What didn’t you see? What did you want to see? How do you feel about it?
We want to hear what you have to say about this thriller.
This game was a lot of fun to watch. Let’s talk. Thanks to both Norcross and Milton for a great season and great game.
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The Truth
March 12th, 2011
4:58 pm
Biggest upset ever? This game was not an upset at all! Look back at the first meeting this season. A 6 or 7 point win by Milton. I knew over the summer when the Georgia Stars beat the Southern Kings that Norcross could beat Milton. Yes, I know Tony Parker was with the Stars, but it still opened the door of doubt for the high school season. Last night’s game was tremendous! Can’t recall seeing a game with that much collective talent ever. Shannon Scott proved he is impossible to guard and should be named Georgia’s Mr. Basketball with M Brogdon a very close second. I would like to have seen Milton get J Royal more involved in their offense. Can’t figure out why they went with a 5 out set for so long. They had a height advantage at almost every position. I think they could have played Nolte and Royal in the post positions more and maybe taken advantage of some high low action. If nothing else, Milton could have won the game from the FT line. I know they wanted to create space for Scott and Parker, but it seemed like they sacrificed Royal in the process. I expect Milton to be back next year against…maybe Norcross.
Michael Carvell
March 12th, 2011
5:01 pm
@The Truth. Shannon Scott looked like the best player at Gwinnett Arena for the week in the first half of the state championship game. Not sure why he wasn’t as involved down the stretch. Great player, and definitely a finalist for Mr. Georgia Basketball.
The Truth
March 12th, 2011
5:17 pm
Hey Titletown Fan…FYI – Nickerson came from Paideia, Moore from Collins Hill, Nelson-Odoa from Winder, the other post player from Alabama. Don’t bash Milton when the other schools are doing the same thing. That is the only way you can compete year after year. The worst offender IMO is your girls’ team. They recruit better than UConn and Stanford.
Crutman
March 12th, 2011
5:26 pm
I’m pretty sure the Norcross teams of 06′ and 07′ blew this Milton team out of the water. Yes, this Milton team was MUCH deeper, but both of those teams had Gani Lawal and your pick of Jodi Meeks or Aminu. With those two players alone on a team, no team in GA is able to touch that. Not to mention the supporting cast was all D1 athletes save the point guard (Brenton Butler) who was the best high school basketball leader I’ve even seen). You had Neysmith who went to Oklahoma and Demercy who went to Florida St.. I’d say without question those two teams were by far the best Georgia has ever seen. This Milton team was by far the deepest.
But as for this year, MiltonMom put it well, Norcross had way more heart in that game, they wanted it more, and they got it.
Coco
March 12th, 2011
5:39 pm
I am so proud of the Norcross Blue Devils and the Lady Blue! I have been at nearly every game! The boys went through some serious issues at the beginning of the season. I have watched them flourish and grow into the players and young men that parents would be very proud of. Yes, Jason Croom gets physical, yet no more physical than Julian Royal or any other big man in the center does. HE is what changed the course of the game! Jason was fearless!!! And if it worries “the truth” from above…dig deeper! Moore actually lived in Norcross, and went to school here before Collins Hill…as well as some of the other players. They were brought up in the organization before high school. Sounds like a sore loser with sour grapes to me. Do ya homework! LOL What is REALLY pathetic is Milton were sore winners last year!…a very unearned title btw. But..whatever. Drink your hatorade & sit in your corner! The Blue Devils and the Lady Blue are the state champs! Man up, & get over it!
Gator Fan
March 12th, 2011
5:48 pm
This game was not an upset…it could have gone either way. Personally I would have given the MVP to Nickerson. AJC has been riding Bolden’s coat tail all season. Without a doubt Bolden is the real deal but ……EVERY Norcross player that stepped on the court contributed to this win! Congrats Blue Devils!
Crutman
March 12th, 2011
6:13 pm
I think we can all agree last year was the most undeserved state championship of all time. They won a game after they had already lost it in all senses of the word, and then their opponent in the finals premier player was injured. You have NO right to complain about anything Milton fans, because you were essentially gifted a championship.
Norcross=champions
March 12th, 2011
7:51 pm
Norcross had a terrible start to their season because they were only focused on “who could do what.” they played as solo players and learned quickly they needed to bond as a team. as the season progressed, they got better and better and never gave up. they played as a team (not as thugs, Buck) all throughout the playoffs and knocked off the #4 team in the nation (according to USA today). they earned it and are coming back for it next year. GO DEVILS!
droopy74
March 12th, 2011
8:41 pm
Tony parker – Mr Georgia 3 state titles in 3 years.
1 w mfon, Stephen hill and great supporting cast
2 w brandon, Henry, donte and new and great cast
3 w great point guard that knows how to run a team, this team played great defense.
What if he wins 4 state titles in 4 years.
Mr. Georgia hands down.
Ret. Coach
March 12th, 2011
9:37 pm
So much negativity on here about a great game between two teams that showed nothing but respect for each other at the end. Norcross was the better team at the end of the game, but both teams deserve to be congratulated for their efforts and their accomplishments. Both teams were predicted to be here at the beginning of the season and it is how the season ended. Defense wins championships and Norcross is the better defensive team. They had trouble with Milton’s defense in the first half, but in the second half they extended the offense and took away Milton’s ability to double team the ball as it entered the paint. Two great coaching moves on both ends of the floor. I’m pretty sure the out rebounded Milton. Milton was one and done on most trips in the second half. Both teams only played 6 or 7 players, but #50 for Norcross made the biggest impact on the boards and what a great move to put him at the top of the press with his leaping ability to disrupt clean passes. Blame who you want to blame. Cry about what you want to cry about. Trying to determine the biggest upset or who is best is simply a waste of time. This old ball coach takes his hat off to the Norcross coaching staff for a great second half game plan with the switching defenses and the idea to extend the offense.
Hmmm...
March 12th, 2011
10:06 pm
I am not sure about this whole recruiting thing. I have been around high school basketball for a while now. Kids just show up. Parents see a good team with a good coach and they choose to make the change. If you’re a coach would you turn a kid down like these kids who have this talent who the majority of the time approaches the coach about playing at that school…not the other way around. Parents want their kids to play in college, so they put their kids on teams with big college recruits and many just follow the trend…it seems to work. They make the sacrifice with money and time to travel all over the country with AAU teams, why is high school really that different. I wouldn’t make these accusations until you actually know that facts, not just here-say or how things appear. Many of the coaches actually do have a lot of class about this issue.
DeKalb Hardwood Title Town
March 12th, 2011
10:13 pm
Decatur’s Finest. How can you say that Columbia is better than Miller Grove. We beat you guys the last three times we palyed, once by 30 plus even. In addition, to say you have a better coaching staff is absurd; Coach Sharman White gets little to no credit for his outstanding job, on this blog. Although the books has him down for two titles, its evident that he is responsible for three. In retrospect, I take three titles in six years existence as a school.. Miller Grove opened doors in 2005, first Varsity team in 2006.. over coach McCrary’s current three titles in five years. If they were in AAAA or AAAAA the Eagles would not have such. Stay in your little 3A nest, and enjoy beating teams that cannot compete in the Finals..
SN: Coach McCrary is a phenomenal coach, but White has cemented a legacy as one of the best in the state..
Top Teams in the State (Overall)
1. Miller Grove
2. Columbia
3. Norcross
4. Milton
5. GAC
6. Wheeler
7. Rockdale
8. SWD
9. Buford
10. Wilkinson Co.
Mr. Georgia
1. Toney Parker
2. Shannon Scott
3. Jay Rome
4. Columbia Point Guard (Taj…)
5. Kevin Ware
Coach of the Year
S. White
Norcoss Coach
E. Martin
McCrary
Sequoya coach
Milton Dad
March 12th, 2011
10:39 pm
agree with all your comments burrr, as usual. I have been frustrated by Royal off and on all season. Just seems sometimes he can’t capture the intensity of the rest of his teammates. He is SO gifted. Fluid, graceful, unselfish, but lacks the fire sometimes totake over when it is appropriate for him to do so. I will repeat though, a great young man. Polite, respectful, thoughtful and intelligent. We should celebrate these traits in our modern scholar athletes.
But this was no huge upset. Mild upset maybe. Norcross is very talented and well-coached. I told someone just before the game I think Norcross would beat Milton 2 or 3 times out of 10. Last night was one of those 2 or 3 times.
Petey
March 12th, 2011
10:50 pm
It came down to heart, playing smart and teamwork. Norcross developed it during the year. Milton was not used to playing tough games and tightened up when things got close. Some of Norcross’ losses came when their 2 posts were out for the majority of the year. And they lost quite a few close games (game out very slow in 1st Wheeler and Milton games) . I thought the ref’s called a pretty good game except for a couple of Milton flops. Milton flops more than anyone I’ve seen. They also play cheap. Also anyone that thinks these schools recruits obviously knows nothing about what is happening. The kids and parents work their own dream team scenarios. Kids want to win, get exposure and be coached by a proven winner who will prepare them for the next level. Scott is a good player. The rest of Milton’s guys are overrated especially Royal. I’ve seen over 120 AAAAA boys HS bball games in person in the last 7 yrs in GA.I’ve seen Milton play a number of times. I saw them dismantled by Miller Grove early in the year. Milton Mom is a class lady but I seriously doubt if you will see any of these guys play significant mins(if any)in the NBA w/the exception of possibly Scott.
Decaturfinest
March 12th, 2011
11:16 pm
@Dekalb hardwood are u counting 2 scrimmage games? Child please! Fact MGHS didnt win a title until Chs drop to 3A. MGHS has a very good program CHS just have been doing it for much longer (20 years of going to final 4s and playing for state titles) so you right i do think coach McCrarys a better coach. 4 titles in the last 6 years. Tony Parker just step his game up this year. first 2 years a non factor. Best player in the state is Jordan Price. Mr basketball in tennessee as a sophmore.
MC 12
March 12th, 2011
11:29 pm
Tony Parker should be Mr. Georgia, because he played BIG in all the Big games it should be no question. Brogdon is a very Good player, but he plays against average and below average talent most games. How would he fair if he played night in and night out against the talent Tony’s plays against and teams with more sophisticated defenses? Taj from Columbia would be my 2nd vote getter. He is probably the best point guard in the State. Leading his team to state championships his freshman and sophmore years speaks volume about his ability. He never disappoints you when his plays, no matter the competition.
MGHS-alum
March 12th, 2011
11:40 pm
Be that as it may 6 years 3 championships,new school is a remarkable accomplishment scrimmage or not a W is a W, it’s not like we talking a summer league game come on 2 Dekalb teams won championships both of which have two years in a row.if we were in the same division Dekalb may only have 1.
McCrary is indeed a good coach,but by no means is Sharman a rookie & as for Tony we’ll let the offers be the deciding factor. He has had the potential from freshman year & if everyone else saw it so did u because I know you were watching. If his game was not improving what would that say about the coaching staff?
Yes, the first two years were a factor because he made just as much effort those two years as he has this one. Team is team regardless of what u think, each of those two prior years he had an impact.
Decaturfinest
March 13th, 2011
12:44 am
Tony Parker is a very good ball player that has worked on his game and improved alot. Im glad MGHS won rep Dekalb County very well. I just believe CHS is the best team in the state, and a scrimmage game dont count so it do matter. Again Congrats to all the teams that won state this year!!!
Question for u ATL suckas
March 13th, 2011
12:58 am
Funny how the last ten years the Atlanta area dominates basketball in Georgia when before the titles where spread across the state, especially in Macon, Albany, and Savannah……When exactly was the last time an Atlanta area team won a B-ball title with all home grown district kids…No recruits, kids tranferring in, or making up false addresses…Just playing with local kids like the rest of the state of Georgia does.
SAD ATL TEAMS HAVE TO CHEAT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!
ps: renting an apartment in a certain district so your kid can play for that team is not a legitimate reason.
DeKalb Hardwood Title Town
March 13th, 2011
1:26 am
Decatur’s Finest, there is no way you can be a realist right now. Columbia has not beaten Miller Grove since 2008. Okay, we are 1-0 against Columbia, but we clearly twice in two four quarter scrimmages, like we did South Atlanta when they had Derrick Favors. At the end of the day, Miller Grove defeated Columbia this season. Yes, Columbia has been around for 40 plus years, but recently in the new millennium, have become relevant. Give Coach White credit. Outside of injuries, Toney has been a monumental presence for the Wolverines.. From now on, refer to him as Mr. Double-Double..
Another fact for you.. Miller Grove became the FIRST team from DeKalb County to 3-peat..
Jordan Price.. Tennessee and Georgia bball is no comparison.. He won’t be Mr.Georgia this season..
At the end of the day, Columbia and Miller Grove are two great teams….
UGA basketball
March 13th, 2011
3:16 am
Really happy milton lost..the whole recruiting thing here was a joke. Boyd had this thing planned out from the moment he was hired at milton. He knew he could use julian and evan to get the rest of their AAU team to come over and play for milton with the help of their dads and the AAU coaches. It’s really disappointing how the milton principles (tesch and jones) supported this breaking of the rules. Also, hiring coach boyd has only led to a terrible representation of the milton community due to his vulgar attitude, arrogance, selfishness, and lack of respect for people. People that say there is no harm to this recruiting fiasco are completely wrong. It hurts kids who go to a school like milton, grow up in the program, and get forced out by these transfers. It also gives little hope to coaches who play by the rules of any chance of winning. The GHSA needs to do something about this and make high school basketball a fair and legitimate sport again.
BDT
March 13th, 2011
6:43 am
Agree with Hmmmm- it’s the parents that “recruit” the coaches, not the other way around. Great coaches/teams are sought out by parents whose kids show exceptional talent on the floor and who could possibly take their basketball careers to the college level (and beyond). Pat Summit and Paul Hewitt come to Norcross games (and no one accuses them of recruiting…) to see our players, not the other schools with less successful teams.
I had a very negative impression of Coach Boyd as a person after his rude comment/shout to the Norcross student section at the end of last year’s quarterfinal game- if I remember correctly, it was, “Shut up! Your team lost!” (I was standing 10 feet away, so this is first-hand) It’s really sad to see that many Milton parents also have bad feelings towards him. Coach Boyd needs to remember that he is probably one of the main influences in those boys’ lives, and he needs to not only help them be good basketball players but also to be good people.
My hats off to both Coach Hembree and Coach Mac- way to go, Blue Devils!
Decaturfinest
March 13th, 2011
8:10 am
Columbia has been relevant since the early 90s. Its true we just won our 1st title in 06 but we’ve been to many state elite 8s, final 4s, and finals since 1990. I never said Jordan Price would be Mr Ga. this year. I stated that he was the best player in the state, and please stop mentioning those scrimmage games, Coach McCrary uses those games as a practice tool he’s not trying to win them. Dekalb County do play the best basketball so congrats to both teams from Dekalb.
Zone3canE
March 13th, 2011
10:38 am
Question for you South Ga. bumpkins: South Atlanta, Columbia, and Miller Grove win with the talent in their communities. It’s the talentless NORTH METRO communities of WHEELER, NORCROSS,and, MILTON who come to THE ACTUAL CITY OF ATLANTA, South Fulton our neighbors in SOUTH DeKalb and Clayton to steal talent to create their all-star teams.
marcus
March 13th, 2011
11:32 am
Julian Royal will struggle mightily at the next level
Bswanman
March 13th, 2011
11:47 am
Norcross deserved to win. Bu they should have played them in the second round..Peachtree ridge should have been the #1 seed outta region 7. they lost 56 50 53, and only shot 3 freethrows to norcross’s 23..talk about bad refs..
Bswanman
March 13th, 2011
11:47 am
56 to 53..sorry
Phil Summerour
March 13th, 2011
12:41 pm
No rebounding, too many fancy passes and too much overconfidence was the real reason that Milton lost. Is it possible to have too much talent? I think so if the talent cannot work smart and work together. Milton had a 14 point lead and started getting way to fancy and not playing smart basketball. I graduated from Milton many years ago and have always loved Milton. Next year will be good with two returning stars. I predict they will do well also, just learn to rebound and play together.
Rudbuck
March 13th, 2011
2:21 pm
It was a great game. But when you are up 15 in a championship game, you’ve got to put it away. Norcross played with more heart, and a a great press that confused Milton. Boyd got outclassed and out coaced. Instead of attacking like he did earlier, he got conservative and slowed the ball and Norcross chipped away. Milton also had no post presence.
Rudbuck
March 13th, 2011
2:22 pm
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cheese
March 13th, 2011
3:23 pm
Milton getting beat could not happen too a better person, BOYD. That’s all he has done his entire career. Recruit everyones misfits that want too get a free lunch without having to work for it. He has always played that way and will continue because the GHSAA can not control the problem because of Coaches like Boyd that will tell family’s that all they have to do is say they will take it to court and the GHSAA will back down because they can not afford to pay lawyers all year long.
piodol
March 13th, 2011
4:51 pm
I watched Milton and Norcross for the first time last night, on the Dish. I knew of Milton’s media ranking. But to be honest, if they played ten times, I’d take Norcross in four. Loads of slashers out there, very little anticipation and fundamentals and court sense. They certainly don’t play basketball like Camden or Grayson play football.
Petey
March 13th, 2011
4:56 pm
Bswanman you must be a HS kid because you don’t know anything about basketball. Norcross spanked Ptree Ridge in the region championship game. The disparity in fouls was because PTREE RIDGE WAS SO FAR BEHIND in the 4th quarter they WERE CONSTANTLY FOULING to get possessions! That’s how they got close. Norcross was clearly the best team in the region when at full strength. Your team had no chance when Cory Blackwell left the program. I was there I saw it.
Petey
March 13th, 2011
5:00 pm
and for all you “No Recruiting” fanatics. This is America. If I want to move to a school district and play with friends or a certain coach I can. The kids and the parents do it because they can. It is perfectly legal.
DeKalb Hardwood Title Town
March 13th, 2011
5:31 pm
Decatur’s Finest… Miller Grove defeated Columbia in a regular season game this year…
Greatest Championship Ever
March 13th, 2011
5:35 pm
WOW, what a game. Ultimate story of REDEMPTION. Last year, Norcross was the best team in the state but got robbed by a foul called after the game was over, even the refs admitted they were wrong. Watching Milton play was a thing of beauty, but Norcross wanted it so much more. After Bolden’s 28 foot three, you just knew a comeback was eminent. E Victor hit the and one three pointer to tie, and i have never been in a student section that crazy. I couldnt believe my eyes, then some clutch free throws sealed the deal. Norcross players, students, parents, and coaches wanted it more. Don’t complain about teams recruiting because every team tries to do it, only the elite are able to actually bring in the big names. Great comeback, best game i have ever seen. WE BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!!!!!
Real Talk
March 13th, 2011
5:38 pm
People claiming “recruiting” really mean, these Black kids get to come to go to good schools and my 5′9, slow footed “home grown” son’s team can’t beat their team.
carolina mom
March 13th, 2011
6:54 pm
All this talk about recruiting….kids have to go to high school somewhere, right? As a parent of a son who played college ball on a full ride, we did what we had to do to get him the exposure he needed. If a kid is very talented but goes to a small school in a rural area without the resources to do national tournaments and play ball as long as the high school league allows, and if the parents choose to move to an area that has more opportunities for their child, let them do it.
And for the Norcross/Milton game….it could not have been scripted better. A year to think about a controversial call and a missed opportunity for a state championship by a young coach. A season with some adversity and a group of kids and coaches who kept working. A peak run at the right time.
A team that got down in the 3rd quarter and never gave up spured on by a phenomenal student cheering section “We Believe”. Youth versus Experience–a dream team versus a team with a dream. Great game, great coaching, great group of class-act kids.
Bswanman
March 13th, 2011
7:10 pm
petey..ur dumb..I was there..and peachtree ridge was never down more than 2 or 3 until bolden hit 5 threes in a row..and even then we were down 11 or 12..and i know for a fact that the refs called a bad game because the head ref came overe to the peachtree ridge coach and apoligized for the awful job..as did the head guy of 7-aaaaa…so ur the retard..
Bswanman
March 13th, 2011
7:11 pm
and if peachtreeridge had cj blackwell..i dont think we would be as good as we were..becasue he doesnt like team basketball..
BASKETBALL FAN
March 13th, 2011
7:39 pm
Next year around the holidays they should have Atlanta metro shootout tournment with the atlanta metro top 8 teams with teams like South atlanta, milton, wheeler, norcross, columbia, Miller grove, GAC and Southwest dekalb and have it at the georiga dome.
Former Milton Basketball Dad
March 13th, 2011
7:58 pm
So why do you think the Milton team never sold out a home game the past few years? You have a team that is ranked #1 in the state and in the top 10 in the nation, and can’t sell out their home games? It’s not like people in Milton can’t afford to go to the games. People don’t go because it’s not their team. A couple of home grown boys and other kids from all over Atlanta. I understand why it’s done (put a super team together, play in national tournaments and recruiting opportunities to college goes way up). Heck, a kid that barely plays got a D1 scholarship to Auburn. It really is a shame when Milton kids who would be playing high school basketball don’t because outsiders move into the district. It’s not the coach who recruited the players to Milton, it’s the parent of one tall home grown player that did all the recruiting (who’s son may not go to GT now because of their coach got canned). The whole situation is just sad.
Former Milton Basketball Dad
March 13th, 2011
7:58 pm
So why do you think the Milton team never sold out a home game the past few years? You have a team that is ranked #1 in the state and in the top 10 in the nation, and can’t sell out their home games? It’s not like people in Milton can’t afford to go to the games. People don’t go because it’s not their team. A couple of home grown boys and other kids from all over Atlanta. I understand why it’s done (put a super team together, play in national tournaments and recruiting opportunities to college goes way up). Heck, a kid that barely plays got a D1 scholarship to Auburn. It really is a shame when Milton kids who would be playing high school basketball don’t because outsiders move into the district. It’s not the coach who recruited the players to Milton, it’s the parent of one tall home grown player that did all the recruiting (who’s son may not go to GT now because of their coach got canned). The whole situation is just sad.
Petey
March 13th, 2011
9:05 pm
BSswanman you sure are full of BS. I was there also. Ridge was a small jump shooting team. Norcross was a big take it inside and get fouled team. You dont foul jump shooters.Hence the discrepancy. You need to learn a little about basketball before spouting off. I’m sure you heard the ref’s apologizing because they always hand around after the final buzzer and chat. Loser.
Question for u ATL suckas: espcially Zone3canE
March 14th, 2011
12:54 am
(Question for you South Ga. bumpkins: South Atlanta, Columbia, and Miller Grove win with the talent in their communities)
Yeah right!!! I’m sure somehow all the talent lives in South Atlanta, Columbia and Miller Groves district. South atlanta players may be all from ATL, Miller Grove and Columbia’s players may be all from Dekalb county……but who you foolin, these teams just taking talent from other Atlanta and Dekalb schools….Nice try though….Those schools may only recruit there county, but its still cheating fool!!!! B-ball in GA is too competitive now-a-days for the same teams to dominate every year unless some shady stuff is going on. The fact Miller Grove, Buford, GAC, Columbia, South Atlanta, Wheeler, and Norcross seem to reload every year and not truly rebuild tells me exactly whats going on. Most schools only have 6′5 players or taller periodically, these schools have a handful of them every year.
Ps. Like i said before ATL areas teams didn’t dominate B-BALL until about 10 years ago….why is that….recruiting
Mr.Coach
March 14th, 2011
9:39 am
SWD will be the team to beat next year….we beat Miller Grove and Norcross this year but stunk it up against Rockdale and get knocked out in the Elite 8.
Mr.Coach
March 14th, 2011
9:43 am
I have no respect for these cheating State Champion teams. I wish they just let everyone cheat. I know some 7 footers in Afica and I have rooms for them in my home. Let the cheating begin. Here comes the Nigerian National High School team which plays out of Atlanta, Georgia USA. Lol
Mr.Coach
March 14th, 2011
9:51 am
Jordan Price has been destrying kids in Atlanat his whole life, He came back from Tennesses over weight and played half this season on a bad ankle and he still dominated. Watch what him and Shaq Goodwin do to AAAA next season.
AAAA-Fan
March 14th, 2011
10:13 am
Mr. Coach you’re back on here again talking about next year, won’t even let this year’s winners get comfortable with their trophy, and here you come again!!!!! Because SWD has had two weeks to rest some of us just played our last game Saturday, already talking about next year why don’t you congratulate this year’s winners let that marinate on their victory and then talk about next year.
Yes, SWD beat Miller Grove and Norcross but Rockdale beat SWD and Miller Grove beat Rockdale twice so what relevance does any of that have? None!! Your team could not pull off the victory, too much pressure which is what they should be working on during their off season, how to deal with pressure.
It take five players to make a team and William and Jordan cannot do it alone what about the other 3 players and are they going to play as a team next year?
As far as the cheating, obtain you some guardianship rights to those 7 footers and mov’em in see you in November!!
MGHS-alum
March 14th, 2011
10:25 am
Questions for u ATLsuckas:especiallyZone3canE, Get your facts straight the entire Miller Grove team will have a total of at leat two rings which only means that those who won’t have three were playing JV at the time the first Championship was won. and the end of the bench will only have one ring because they were also playing JV this year and last year.
It’s clearly not recruit reload….
I guess year ago the parent of the team you mentioned starting feeding their children that Country Cooking!!
Maybe you all should check these rosters before the finger pointing starts.
See you suckas next year……………