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01/01/08

By Harry Douglas

The Peach State Classic is one of Georgia's oldest High School Christmas Tournaments, which began in 1984.  This year, 2007 the Westlake Lions were crowned Champions beating Wenonah High School from Birmingham, AL.  The Lions were fortunate to get there in the Semi-Finals.  they went against a good Riverdale team that led Westlake for most of the game.  Riverdale missed a lay-up at the buzzard in two overtimes and Westlake won the game 82-78.  Westlake faced another tough team in the finals and won 45-43.  Oklahoma signee Raymond Willis was the tournament's MVP scoring 18 points with 10 rebounds.  Khamari Watts scored 17 points, Marcus Thornton 9 points, Menonah Score Box:  Jarret Towns 9 points, Kion Hinson 9 points and  Greg Henry 6 points.  

The Peach State Classic didn't have much talent as in the past, but there were some players that caught my eye.  6-1 PG Ishmael John is a "Sleeper" for a low to mid-major school.  John can handle the ball, sees the floor well, makes good decisions and can knock down the jumper from 15 to 22 feet.  He can also beat you off the dribble.  John played consistent throughout the  Peach State Classic.  So. 6-6 WF Marcus Thornton of Westlake is a big time player.  Thornton has nice size, plays well around the basket and is a young player with high major potential.  So. 6-6 CF Jalen Kendrick of SW Atlanta Christian was one of the best players in the Peach State Classic.  Kendrick scored 22 points  against a good Riverdale team.  Kendrick scored in double figures every game he played.  He can handle the ball, shoot, rebounds well and  plays well around the basket.  Kendrick is a Top 5 Sophomore in Class of 2010. Sr. 6-4 G Jarrett Towns of Wenonah High has good size, can score from anywhere on the floor, plays hard, strong and athletic.  5-10 PG Donte Turnipseed is a solid point guard that can handle the ball.  He's a smart player that can score and has good floor vision.

Youth Prep Stars Recruiting Magazine Peach State Classic All Tournament Team

MVP- Westlake Sr. Raymond Willis

By Staff

Pebblebrook rolls over Campbell 74-68 in the Campbell Holiday Classic.  Tournament MVP 6-1 CG Chris Beasley scored a game high of 35 points.  The game went back and forth.  Pebblebrook widened the gap 65-49 with 6:00 minutes remaining.  However, Campbell's two headed monsters  6-5 Jaren Byne and 6-3 Travis Wallace went to work and closed the gap 66-62, but Beasley and company sealed the win.  Campbell's Bynes scored 22 points with 10 rebounds; Wallace scored 19 points with 11 rebounds and Pebblebrook's Chris Deny scored 14 points with 11 rebounds.

McEachern wins the Kingdom of the Sun in Ocala, FL.  So. Trae Golden, MVP 6-8 PF Kadeem Batts and 6-7 WF Darrett Garrett were all named to the All-Tournament Team.  Marietta wins the Midwest 53rd Annual Neosho Holiday Tournament in Neosho, MO.  5-10 PG Chris Tanzy, 6-4  Deandre Cannon were named to All Tournament Team.  Tanzy scored 18 points in the finals.  Cannon scored 14 points and Stanley Jennings scored 12 points.  Wesleyan captured the Deep South Classic in Snellville, GA.  Wesleyan 6-9 PF Howard Thompkins was MVP scoring 28 points with 14 rebounds in the Final.  Tanner Smith scored 18 points.  Thompkins was not match in the classic.  He scored 120 points in 4 games.  Wesleyan beat Collins Hill 72-52.

Deep South All Tournament Team

Tanner Smith- Wesleyan

Jeremy Olson- Collins Hill

Andrew Anderson- Collins Hill

Trent Wideman-  CAC

Brian Cole- Dacula

02/24/07

By Harry Douglas

Wheeler and Norcross first round was a classic and for me it was the 5-A Finals in Georgia. The game down to Wheeler taking the last shot but it just didn't fall.  On the other hand, the big match up between the two McDonald's All-American Lawal and Hickson was also a classic.  It was Lawal who had more help to get Norcross over the hump.  The deciding factor in the game was two top juniors DeQuan Jones of Wheeler and Al Faroug Aminu.  Aminu was the big lift for Norcross.  J. J. Hickson scored 18 points, 14 rebounds and 3 blocked shots.  Gani Lawal scored 23 points with 8 rebounds and 5 block shots.  Al Faroug Aminu scored 14 points with 7 rebounds.  The unsung hero was 5-7 Denzail Jones who scored 14 points.  Wheeler received strong play from freshman 5-7 Phil Taylor who scored 13 points, including treys.  Corey Tower scored 11 points.  Norcross will have another hard road with another county cross team rival Meadowcreek in the Second round Macon, GA.  Norcross won every quarter except the second quarter.  Wheeler led at half time 31-25, but Norcross took a lead into the fourth quarter 48-45 and held on for the victory.  

Centennial 63, Forsyth 49.  Centennial has won 18 games in a row led by sophomore Lorenzo Brown  with senior 6-1 Alex Richey scoring 20 points, Leonard Carr 17 points and Brown 13 points.  The Knights is a team to look out for.  Tri Cities roll  on with a big win over Houston County 66-50. Chattahoochee is in by the skin of their teeth edging out North Gwinnett 45-44.  Big 6-8 Clint Boling lifts the Cougars with 26 points.  It took overtime for Peachtree Ridge 57-53 win over Milton.  The Lions were led by 5-8 Kevin Anderson scoring 16 points and  Zach Graham 14 points.  Meadowcreek rolls over Kennesaw Mountain 68-55.   Jonesboro is back into Sweet Sixteen again with the win over American Sumpter 48-42.  The Cardinals was led by sophomore Jesse Voon with 12 points and  Brandon Hosley 11 points.   North Clayton got 22 points from sophomore Andrew Malone for victory over Lee County 69-57.  North Clayton will have a showdown against Westlake on Thursday at Mercer University in Macon, GA. 

02/20/07

By Mike Patrick

This year has already been an upset.  Wheeler and Norcross will knock one another out the state in the first round in 5-A.  In the second round, Norcross could meet Meadowcreek if both teams win or Wheeler as a matter of fact all three teams are in the same bracket.  The state will get a chance to see J.J. Hickson and Gani Lawal go head to head since neither team schedule each other this year.  Also, throw Columbia in the mix.  There are teams to beware of and one or two may be in the Final Four or Final. Fayette County is dangerous with sophomore 6-6 Noel Johnson leading the way.  Fayette County has an uprising, young coach, Coach Flynn.  Peachtree Ridge has the talent to do what they did in football. This team is hot.  Their leader 6-5 WF Zach Graham is playing good and is one of the better players in the state. Along with PG Kevin Anderson, 6-8 Bassett, 6-7 Heyward, the Lions are loaded. Norcross Blue Devils discovered that last week.  Jonesboro is a small gutsy team who never quit. Their coach Dan Maelhman is the best young high school upcoming coach.  Lookout for sophomore 5-7 PG Antonio Bell, sophomore 6-3 SG Jesse Voon and Sr. 6-1 Brandon Hosely.  These three players can play and could be a stringer like the Douglas Brothers did in 2003-2004.  Tri Cities is a solid athletic team that causes match up problems because of their athleticism.  Lookout for 6-4 Justin Inman.  He's a strong, physical player who can do everything.  Jr.  6-8 Kenneth Johnson is a solid player.  Tri Cities is definitely a team to look out for.

February 15, 2007

2006-07 Boys Basketball All Star Roster

South Team

North Team

February 7, 2007

Harry Douglas

Jonesboro jumped out to a 7-2 lead on the Eagles and never looked back.  There are no players over 6-6 feet, but they do have a good coach who emphasizes teamwork and the players play with a lot of heart. The end of the 1st quarter, Jonesboro led 19-13.  5-7 PG Antonio Bell sparked the Cardinals with his ball handling and penetration.  Jonesboro also received strong play from Jr. 6-0 Brandon Hosley.  Jonesboro's lead  was cut by one point at the half  31-30.  It was the man again, Bell who went to work with his passing and slashing.  Jonesboro took a commanding lead.  Bell was so impressive that I have to consider him as one of the top point guards in his class.  He's small and short, but big in heart.  Bell led Jonesboro to victory 60-49.  With the win, it puts Jonesboro in second place in what I think is one of the toughest regions in the state.  BOX SCORE: Jonesboro- Bell 15 points, 8 assists; Brandon Hosley 17 points; Jesses Voorn 8 points; Chris Wells 6 points; North Clayton- Andrew Malone 11 points, Eric Ausby 14 points, Greg Wilson 8 points and Kiara Veems 6 points.

Wesleyan Upended No. 2 Buford 65-57.  6-3 Tanner Smith goes off for 32 points and 8 assists.  Smith came out in the second half and scored 22 points.  Buford took a commanding lead at half time 44-31 but Wesleyan came out on fire and it was Tanner Smith.  BOX SCORE:  Wesleyan- Tanner Smith scored 32 points, Zac Johnston 10 points, Dillian McLaughlin 10 points.  Buford- Isaiah Cross scored 17 points, John Overton 7 points, Terrance Burdett 14 points points and David Hendrix 7 points.  

Central Gwinnett 74, South Gwinnett 63.  Central Gwinnett got 23 points 7 rebounds and 5 assists from sophomore Richard Howell and 14 points from Prinz Borimah.  South Gwinnett highest scorer was Mike Chatman with 25 points.  

Meadowcreek wins in overtime 74-64 over Berkmar.  Meadowcreek is without Jr. Teoandre Williams due to an injury.  Meadowcreek's strong performance came from Shawn Bozier scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and Chris Allen scoring 22 points and 8 rebounds.  

Peachtree Ridge Kevin Anderson continues to play super.  Anderson scored 23 points with 7 assists in a victory over South Forsyth 71-60.  Zach Graham scored 18 points and Cameron Heyward scored 17 points with 11 rebounds.    

Dunwoody gets a scare from Blessed Trinity.  Dunwoody eased out the victory 56-53 with strong play from Delwon Graham scoring 23 points.  Zac Swansey scored 16 points.  Griffin Bears are on a roll beat Mt. Zion Jonesboro 72-54.  Charles Corbin scored 26 points.  Griffin is the team to watch in the playoff.  

Southside up-ended South Atlanta 64-62.  CJ Davis scored 24 points.  South Atlanta received 17 points and 13 rebounds from Derrick Favors.

Tucker Beats cross-town rival Stone Mountain 79-78.  Sr. Marshane Brooks scored 25 points, Sr. Jeremy Simmon scored 24 points.  Stone Mountain got 38 points from Andrew Goudelock.  

Region Play starts next week.

February 2, 2007

By Harry Douglas

This year I have watched a lot of basketball throughout the state in Georgia High School Hoops.  Lets just say that Georgia's future is bright with our underclassmen.  There are many players and we can't be everywhere at the same time. If you know of any young players who are mid-major and major players, please bring them to our attention. I have been scouting players for 25 years, 20 years in Georgia.  I have a good eye for talent and I'm well known by many college coaches.  Our scouting service is one of the best in the country and our evaluations are valued by college coaches.  

The sophomores listed below have caught my eye and are very talented.  What they do with their talent depends on them.  I always mention to players that their education is first and basketball is second. I have two sons who  I have coached and they  are making a major impact in college sports.  All-American Harry Douglas of University of Louisville is one of the top wide receivers in the country.  He also played basketball but chose to play football..  My other son, All-American Toney Douglas plays point guard  for Florida State.

6-5 PG Lorenzo Brown of Centennial- Brown is a special player who can do so many things on the court.  His size causes match up problems at the point. Brown has Centennial ranked # 6 in state 5-A.  The last five games he has averaged 22.0 ppg, and 7.0 apg.  Brown is a very athletic player who can handle the ball and create off the dribble.  He has the toal package-A major D-1 prospect.

6-9 PF Colin Reddick of Whitfield Academy- Reddrick is a work horse who cleans the boards and block shots.  He has nice size, rebounds well and plays good defense.  He needs to keep developing in the post.  Before its all over, Reddrick could be a seven footer..  He is a big, strong player who had his break out last summer in the Orlando Super Showcase.- A D-1 prospect.

6-4 SG Glen Rice, Jr. of Walton High- Rice is only a sophomore but leads the team in scoring 20.0 ppg.  Rice has collected several double-doubles and a couple of triple-doubles.  He has good handles, good size and  can shoot the ball.  He needs to get stronger- A D-1 prospect.

6-9 PF Derrick Favors of South Atlanta High- He is Georgia's #1 sophomore and has been putting up double-double all year with the opposing teams doubling him.  Derrick is a special player who will be big-time.  A major prospect.  

6-4 SG Jesse Voorn of Jonesboro High- Voorn is from France and he is fundamental as they come.  He can shoot, and needs to get stronger.   A D-1 prospect.

6-6 WF Noel Johnson of Fayette County High- Johnson has been lighting it up.  He averages 21.3 ppg and he's in the Top 20 in the State in Scoring.  Johnson ahs great size, he can create off the dribble and post you up.  But he's a shooting guard, the position he will make his living. A major D-1 prospect. 

6-2 PG Mfon Udofia of Miller Grove High- Mfon makes good decisions and is very coachable.  He's a scoring point guard who can light it up from anywhere on the floor.  He's also has good ball handling skills, plays good defense, is athletic and quick.  Mfon averages 23.0 ppg and is one of the state's top scorers.  A D-1 prospect.

6-6 SF Richard Howell of Central Gwinnett High- Howell is only a sophomore, but the team's leader and a top scorer.  Howell has good size, strong and athletic.  He plays hard all the time.  A D-1 prospect.

6-4 SG Andrew Malone of North Carolina High- Malone is having a bust out year from sitting on the bench last year.  A new coach comes in, sees his talent and Malone is one of the state leading scorers averaging 18.8 ppg. Malone is a shooter and needs to create more off the dribble.  He has good size.   A D-1 prospect.

6-6 WF Cameron Baskerville of Whitfield Academy- Although Baskerville plays Class A, it does not take away his talent..  He played very well against some top ranked opponents this year and lost to 5-A Meadowcreek.  Baskerville scored 20 points and grabbed 18 rebounds.  Last summer, he made a name for himself at the NIKE Hoop Jamboree.  A D-1 prospect.

6-3 CG Brandon Reed of Whitfield Academy- Reed has been playing good  year for Whitfield.  He's a player to watch.  A D-1 prospect.

6-5 CG Kenith Ward of Northside Warner Robin- Keep your eye on this young man.  He's down in middle Georgia which is football land.  Ward has a lot of talent.  He can shoot, pass and create off the dribble.  He has nice size.  

01/31/07

By Harry Douglas

We will never know who is the better team.  Norcross and Columbia High each have  has four D-1 players.  Coach Eddie Martin and Coach Phil McCray have done a great job with their teams.  They are class act coaches.  If these two teams could play each other, the Thriller Dome would be filled on Georgia Tech campus with  additional thousands on the outside looking in.  I would like to know  why these two teams were not scheduled to play each other?  Both teams will win their State Title because their no  teams we have seen that would be a challenge.  

01/23/07

By Harry Douglas

Norcross Coach Eddie Martin has his team peaking at the right time.  Norcross was too much for Peachtree Ridge.  Mohammed, Aminu and Lawal laid the ground work, but it was point guard Taariq Mohammed who started the fire burning.  Mohammed is a play maker who dished out 9 assists and scored 9 points.  Jr. Al-Faroug Aminu continued to play above the rim.  Aminu is so skillful and he's difficult to guard.  His ability to hit the open jumper, put the ball on the floor makes it very hard for opponents to guard him.  Aminu scored 22 points with 10 rebounds, 2 blocked shots and 3 assists.  6-9 Gani Lawal scored 22 points with 11 rebounds.  Jordon DeMercy scored 10 points with 4 rebounds.  Peachtree Ridge received strong play from 5-8 PG Kevin Anderson who put on a show all night.  Anderson scored 21 points with 7 assists and 3 rebounds.  Sr. Zach Graham struggled to score 12 points.  Heywood scored 10 points with 11 rebounds.  Norcross led at the half 42-23.  The final score was 76-59.

Jonesboro Cardinals who lost two consecutive games met up with region leading Riverdale.  Jonesboro without Head Coach Dan Maehlman, one of the bright uprising young coaches who helped Jonesboro to a state final and final Four with the Douglas Brothers, had Jonesboro back contending.  Jr. Brandon Hosley scored a game high 26 points.  PG Antonio Bell scored 16 points, Chris Well scored 10 points and Warren Lee scored 9 points.  Jonesboro lost to Griffin and Lovejoy back to back.  For the Riverdale Raiders,  Motez Howard and Matt Johnson both scored 11 points each.  Riverdale missed 6-9 Chris Barnes who is nursing an injury to his knee.  Riverdale Kerri Haygood led Riverdale in scoring 17 points and Ishmeal John scored 15 points.

Miller Grove gets back at top region with win over Stone Mountain.  Sr. Anthony Jones scored 16 points, Mfon scored 15 points and Kerry Geter scored 11 points helping Miller Grove to victory. Stone Mountain received some strong play from PG Andre Goudlock who scored 16 points.  

01/21/07

By Harry Douglas

The Atlanta Primetime Tour Georgia teams went 3-1.  Wheeler was the only team that lost big ups to Jeff Hewitson the Primetime Tour Director.  The Primetime Tour was loaded in talent, but it was Norcross Jr. Al-Faroug Aminu who was the Primetime Tour best overall player.  The Jr. power forward scored 23 points and collected 23 rebounds.  He broke Lebron James record.  Al-Faroug is also difficult to guard.  He can light the 15 to 20 feet jumper, post you up and  put on the floor.  He is the most complete player I've seen this year.  Al-Faroug hustles on both ends of the court.  In the first half of the game against Arlington Day, Al-Faroug single handed out scored the entire team.  His teammates in the second half got busy.  6-9 PG Gani Lawal leading the way, was so difficult in the post with his strength and power.  Sr. Tony Neysmith seemed to find that shooting touch.  Neysmith went off bombing away dropping three treys and scoring 18 points in the game on a 8 for 11 from the floor.  Sr. Jordan DeMercy brought the house down with a monster dunk.  DeMercy colleted 11 points, but the big play came from points guard Taariq Mohammed.  He dished out 13 assists along with 13 points.  Gani Lawal scored 25 points with 11 rebounds.  The final scored was Norcross 88,Arlington Day 69.

Columbia makes a big statement to the hoop world.  The down south Georgia Eagles of Columbia High took #9 National LeFlore from Mobil, AL.  Columbia Jr. 6-3 Travis Leslie who was MVP for this game scored a game high of 20 points and 8 rebounds.  There were several  monster dunks that brought down the house.  Sr. Lance Storrs ran the point guard and did a very good job.  LeFlore explore some weakness in Columbia front court.  Sr. Jordan Lemon could not handle LeFlore's press, but Sr. Lance Storrs was able to.  Not only was I impressed with Storr's ball handling and decision making, Lance is a first class young man.  

Coach Paul Hewitt seemed to always land good, solid character players and he definitely has one in Lance Storrs. He is willing to do whatever it takes for his team.  For the night, Storrs had 9 assists, 11 points and 6 rebounds.  Jeremy Price scored 20 points with 10 rebounds.  Price showed a lot of hustle on both ends of the floor.  Georgia is getting good, solid players.  Columbia beat Leflore 68-65.  Leflore got some good production from Jr. Nick Williams scoring 18 points; Derrick Young scored 21 points and Chris Blake scored 16 points.  

Dunwoody takes a bit out of Pine Crest, FL.  Sr. Zac Swansey got his groove on including MVP of the game with  a 81-61 victory.  Jr. Delwan Graham was a monster.  His athletic ability is unbelievable.  Good mid-major schools should be all on this young man.  Graham scored 20 points with10 rebounds.  Dunwoody wasn't tested in the game.  Zac Swansey lit the fire with the team's first 8 points.  Swansey is a solid player and more of a scoring point guard.

American Christian 79-70 duo was too much for Wheeler Wildcats.  Although the team trailed for two and half quarters, 6-6 Michael Glover and 6-5 Tyreke Evans were the show.  Sr. Michael Glover demonstrated his physical inside play.  glover was difficult even with 6-9 PF J. J. Hickson.  Wheeler Fr. point guard Phil Taylor kept Wheeler in the game.  Taylor ball handling and decision making were good for a freshman.  Taylor also scored 8 points.  American Christian took the lead with 5.37 minutes remaining in the third quarter never looked back.  Tyreke Evans who scored 23 points started to bomb away.  Sr. Michael Glover scored 32 points with 11 rebounds.  7 Ft. Keenan Ellis scored 11 points with 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. Wheeler Jr. DeQuan Jones played solid scoring 19 points, Adrian Williams 14 points and Andrew Lang 6 points.  

Primetime Tour Atlanta, GA Games MVP

Michael Glover- American Christian

Al-Faroug Aminu- Norcross

J. J. Hickson- Wheeler

Brandon Reese- Pinecrest, FL

Zac Swansey- Dunwoody

Devon Lamb- Arlington Day

Travis Leslie- Columbia

Nick Williams- LeFlore

Primetime Evaluation

Jr. Tyreke Evans looks good running the point guard.  PG Evans is a very smart player.  He knows how to pick  his spot to score and he slashes to the basket.  Evans controlled the entire game including scoring 22 points with 9 assists and 6 rebounds.  

Jr. Dequan Jones- Wheeler- He looked good, strong and aggressive.  Jones kept Wheeler in the game with his strong inside presence.  Jones scored 18 points with 6 rebounds.  

Jr. Travis Leslie- Columbia- Leslie brought the house down with some monster dunks.  Travis scored 20 points, with 11 rebounds, 2 blocked shots and 5 assists.  The WF is athletic and aggressive and attacks the basket.  Leslie is a good looking prospect who is a mid to high major player.

Jr. Delwam Graham- Dunwoody- he is a work horse.  I love graham work ethics.  He's a gamer when he steps on the floor.  Graham scored 22 points, with 18 rebounds.  He is a solid player.

Fr. Brandon Knight- Pinecrest- He is a good looking prospect for a freshman.   Knight  showed a lot of maturity.  although he forced a lot of shots, his game is only going to get better.  Knight scored 12points with 5 reboounds and 6 assists.  

Fr. Brandon Reese- Pinecrest- He showed a lot of heart for a little guy.  Resse scored 25 points.

Fr. Phil Taylor- Wheeler- Taylor is a small is a small PG that showed a lot of potential.  He has good ball handling skills and he can shoot the rock.

Sr. Derrick Young- LeFlore- He's a good looking wing with good upsize and he's very ahtletic.  Young scored 18 points with 7 rebounds.

Sr. Christopher Blake- LeFlore- Blake is a good looking guard with good size and is very impressive.  He scored 16 points with 7 assists.

Sr. Devon Lamb- Arlington Country Day- Lamb was the offense for Arlington Day.  He scored 19 points.  He's very quick and is a good looking prospect for low majors.

Sr. A. J. Stewart- Arlington Country Day- He is a Kentucky signee and he had a rough time going against Norcross front court.

Sr. Jordon DeMercy- Norcross- He's a Florida State signee.  He had one dunk  that was an ESPN highlight.  Jordon scored 10 points and shot the ball well from mid range. 

Sr. Tony Neysmith- Norcross- An Oklahoma State signee- He seems to find his jump shot.  Neysmith shot 8-11 from the field.

Soph. Taariq Mohammed- Norcross- He's a good looking PG that makes Norcross look good.  Mohammed scored 13 points with 13 assists.  Norcross will go as far as Mohammed would take them.  

Sr. Taylor Brown- Dunwoody- He's a long athletic player who played very well.  Brown scored 14 points with 7 rebounds.  He is a low D-1 prospect.  

Jr. Darius Morrow- Columbia- He's a big player who didn't look bad playing with an injury.  He's a horse on the boards, scoring 10 points with 6 rebounds.

01/17/07

By Harry Douglas

In front of standing room, a packed house at Columbia, Columbia Eagles stated their claim as being the best 4-A school in Georgia. The Tucker Tigers hang for a half with the score 33-28, but it was Jr. Travis Leslie who showed up in the third quarter.  Leslie hit 8 straight points for the Eagles. to put them ahead 36-35.  Leslie scored the Eagles last 10 points in the third quarter with  2.35 remaining.  6-2 Jr. Craig Pattilar supported the Eagles with his defense and scoring 6 points in the third quarter.  Tucker turned over the ball 7 times in a row and the Eagles capitalized off all 7 of them.  The Eagles went on a 16-2 run and went ahead 50-37 with 7:20 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.  With 4:41 minutes left, Tucker turned the ball over 15 times of its last 20 possessions.  The Eagles took a commanding 74-53 lead.  Box Score Columbia: Jeremy Price 21 points, 9 rebounds; Travis Leslie 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 steals; Lance Storrs 11 points; Anthony Isom 11 points, Craig Pattilar 9 points and Dontae Harvey 6 points. Tucker: Mashane Brooks 12 points, Chevy Wilson 10 points, Jeremy Simmons 7 points and Manny Atkins.    

Griffin gets back 6-7 Charles Corbin for the remaining season.  This changes the Bear's team and it showed against # 8 Jonesboro on Tuesday night.  Corbin scored 23 points with 10 rebounds for the victory over Jonesboro 61-54.  Jonesboro got 15 points from Brandon Hosley.  Decatur blasts Buford 51-42.  Coach Carter Rally the soldiers went on a run with Jerron Stone scoring 16 points and Darrick Martin scoring 14 points.  Buford got 10 points  from Terrance Birdette and David Hendrix scored 15 points. Chattahoochee Trevor Gaskin came back to hunt old team with a win 54-30 over Milton.  Gaskin scored 22 points.  Miller Grove recovered from Columbia to win 66-62 over Lakeside.  Sophomore Mfon Udofia scored 38 points.

NOTE: One of Georgia's long time coaches Eric Mance gets his 500th win against Lithonia, his former team and assistant coaches.  Coach Eric Mance  is considered one of the best high school coaches in Georgia.  Coach Mance always looked out for the best interest of the players

01/16/07

By Harry Douglas

Wilkinson County pounds Whitfield 73-58 in front of a packed house.  Hillman scored 38 points at Ben Hill Recreation Center.  WD Mohammed 63, Hancock Central 55.  Musa Aleem scored 25 points.  SACA 60, Tallulah Falls 38, Howard scored 15 points and Prewitt scored 15 points.

01/15/07

By Staff

Meadowcreek takes out Beach 61-58.  It was Jr. Teoandre Williams leading the way with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 2 steals.  Teammate Chris Allen scored 18 points.  Beach was led by Jr. James Fields scoring 18 points with 6 assists.   Beach came into this contest ranked # 2 in 5-A.  Teoandre Williams probably is playing better than any junior in Georgia.  Williams is averaging 18.5 ppg.  He has had several major dunks and his up-size is something.  Columbia downs Miller Grove  76-54 with Georgia signee Jeremy Price scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds.  Lance Storrs scored 14 points, Jordan Lemon scored 12 points.  Miller Grove sophomore Mfon scored 16 points, Anthony Jones 10 points, McGee 12 points.  This game was never close.  Going into the third quarter, Miller Grove tried to make a run cutting the lead to 61-44.  However, the Eagles senior Jordan Lemon hit 6 straight points to give the Eagles a commanding lead.  This action was in front of 3500 fans with Bishop Eddie Long sitting courtside. Riverdale beat down Mundy's Mill 59-38.  Sr. Kerri Hagood scored 22 points.  Chris Barnes scored 8 points with 13 rebounds.  Mundy Mill's Todd Salter scored 14 points and Daniel Brown scored 11 points.  Tri-Cities 74, Westlake 59.  Tri-Cities knocked off # 7 Westlake.  Sr. Justin Inman scored 20 points.  Jr. Kenneth Johnson scored 10 points.  Harris scored 12 points.  Westlake  Bryson Barnes scored 15 points.

Georgia 2006-07 All-State Dream Team

1st Team

 

Name	HT/POS	High School/College	Comment
Chris Allen	6-3/SG	Meadowcreek/Michigan State	A big-time player who can score and is very athletic; a top 30 player nationally.  Allen makes up Georgia's back court.
Senario Hillman	6-2/PG	Wilkinson County/Alabama	An athletic PG who has some serious hops and the ability to finish on the break.
Gani Lawal	6-8/PF	Norcross/Georgia Tech	A strong physical player.  He's a beast on the boards and around the basket.  He can knock down the mid-range jumper.
J. J. Hickson	6-9/PF	Wheeler/NC State	A man-child who already possesses a man body and uses it well.  A top 30 player nationally and has a strong inside game.
Zach Graham	6-5/WF	Peachtree Ridge/Ole Miss

2nd Team

 

Name	HT/POS	High School/College	Comment
Martavious Adams	6-8/PF	Wilkinson County/Oklahoma State	A big, strong player with good size.  He runs the floor well, rebounds and is a good post player.
Tony Neysmith	6-5/CG	Norcross/Oklahoma	A quick athletic guard with nice size and plays good defense.
Jeremy Price	6-9/PF/C	Columbia/Georgia	He is a bruiser big man who loves contact.  A good post player and rebounder.
Jordan DeMercy	6-6/WF	Norcross/Florida State	DeMercy took the hoop nation by storm this summer at the NIKE all-American Camp.  He is very athletic and can knock down the three.
Chris Barnes	6-9/PF	Riverdale/Georgia	A strong, physical player who has a lot of power around the basket.

Reserve

 

Name	HT/POS	High School/College	Comment
Terrell Bell	6-5/WF	Stone Mountain/Virginia Tech	An explosive player who can score.  He's athletic and quick.
Lance Storrs	6-4/SG	Columbia/Georgia Tech	A shooter who can light it up.  He has nice size.
Zac Swanson	6-1/PG	Dunwoody/Georgia	A pure point who can run the team and score.

2006-07 GHSA Pre-Season All-State Team

By Youth Prep Stars Recruiting Magazine

These teams consist basically of what our staff has seen in these players throughout this past summer in camps and tournaments.  The teams are assembled regardless of class.  Please remember the lists are only opinions of the staff.  Be honored if you are a member of  the  teams.  The last years, these teams produced 8 NBA players. 

First Team

Second Team

Third Team

Fourth Team

Fifth Team

Sixth Team

GA HS Hoops 2006-07

Youth Prep Star Recruiting Magazine is in its 12th year of Georgia High School Hoops.

This year's high school pre-season ranking is strictly our opinion.  All team players are getting the recognition.  Hundreds of college coaches visit our website and review our scouting report.  Players and coaches keep loving the game and be a student first and an athlete second.  During the season, coaches, parents and players email the stats, scores and standings to youthpstar2@bellsouth.net.

Georgia High School Ranking Pre-Season Ranking (Regardless of class)

Other Teams:

Griffin- 4-A- 6-6 Charles Corbin, 6-7 Akeem Mckinney, 5-10 Sidney Harris and 5-8 CJ Curry.  Coach Quall could be another state title run.

East Hall- 606 Walter Hill, 6-5 Ken wise and 6-5 Josh Chapman.

ML King- 6-5 Jihad Ali, 6-5 Demetrius Bates and 6-5 Matthew Pressley.  Coach Eric Mance is one of the high school coaches who really tries to preview scholarship opportunities for his players and neighbor schools.

Milton- 6-3 Trevor Gaskins and  6-6 Connor Nolte.

Savannah- 6-10 Seth Hallet, 6-1 Norris Rumph and 6-0 Kevin Williams.  Coach Tim Jordan, a great Georgia high school coach will have the Jackets competitive.  

Marietta 5-A- 6-4 Aaron Gilstrap D-1 prospect, 6-3 Deandre Cannon, JC Ward,  Parrius Garrett.

Westlake 3-A- 6-7 Bryson Barnes, 6-5 Gidon Gamble, 6-6 Cameron Newton.  Coach Daron Rodger is one of the best.  

Redan 5-A- 6-5 Antoine Fisher, 6-6 Obi Edwards, 5-10 Steven Powell, 6-8 Kenny Hall and Walt Fortson.  Coach Green Raider will be ready to knock someone.  

Newton 3-A- 6-6 Troy Jones, 6-5 Vincent Rodgers and there are several other good players.  This team will be good.  

Douglas County 4-A- 6-1 Rico Spears D-1 prospect, athletic and quick guard, 6-5 Jonathan Murry, Antoine Hall and 6-4 David Mercer.   

Cherokee High-5-A- 6-9 Chris Singleton will carry the load.

Miller Grove- 6-7 Dontae Harvey, 6-1 Mfon Udofia, 6-4 Kerry Geter, 5-11 Brandon Strozier, 6-5 Jarrad Johnson and 6-3 Anthony Jones.  This could be a dangerous team.  

Riverdale- D-1 prospect 6-9 Chris Barnes, 6-8 Terrell Barnes, 6-7 Jeremy Allen, 6-2 Rashard Tukes and 6-6 Matt Johnson.  This team has a lot of potential when the coach can figure how to use the talent he has with them.  They should qualify for state.  If not, its under achieve.  

Lovejoy 5-A- D-1 prospect 6-5 Noel Johnson, 6-6 Steven Gill and 6-0 Ronnie Weston.

WD Mohammed 1-A- 6-5 twins.  Musa Mohammed Abdull Aleem will make an instant impact on this small school.  Look for WD to compete.

Glen Hill- Augusta- 6-5 Jerel Stephenson and Chris Reynolds are D-1 prospects.

Cairo Syrupmakers- Coach Ike Chance is one of the best high school coaches in Georgia.  He brings back some good talent, such as D-a prospect Terrence Bowman, 6-3 Jacoby Griffin, 5-9 Stephen Francis along with a phenomenal PG freshman.  

Monroe- Albany- 6-3 Brian Bryant, 6-5 Sandtower Toombs, 6-1 DeJuan Shannon, 6-4 Eric Waller, 6-2 Wilbur Lake.  This team is very talented.  

Statesboro- Coach Lee is one of Georgia's finest coaches.  He has 6-5 WF Patrick Parker that is very talented along with several low-major players.  Look for Statesboro.

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03/02/06

By Harry Douglas

Beach came into the game as the underdogs,  but Coach Frank Williams believed in his players and was ready for the challenge.  Beach players were hungry and felt disrespected and went on a mission to prove that Savannah Arena is talented.  Beach jumped out to a 9-2 lead within two minutes in the game.  Wheeler went on a 10-0 run to take the lead 11-9 and at the end of the first quarter, the score was 13-11.  Beach  never looked back and took a 33-27 lead at half-time.  Wheeler's J. T. Tiller, James Florence, Adrian William combined for 20 points.  Beach defense was superior.  Beach 6-10 Ladaris Green was a big force.  Green scored 14 points, 7 blocked shots and 9 rebounds.  Beach Sr. Greg Thomas was a warrior on the floor.  Thomas scored 12 points with 6 steals.  Wheeler Jr. James Hickerson scored 16 points with 11 rebounds.  Wheeler did not get performance out the their guard play.

Wheeler was denied a chance to play for its third consecutive state championship.  Beach on the other hand will go for a state championship for the first time since 1965.  Back then they were a 3A school.  Beach Coach Frank William is Youth Prep Stars Recruiting Magazine Georgia High School Coach of the Year.

Thomasville Cuts Down East Hall 85-74.  So. Donnell Webb was the man and a force on the boards.  He was also very effective in the paint.  Donnell scored 21 points with 12 rebounds.  Thomasville began slow.  East Hall took a commanding  lead of 34-21, but the scrappy Bulldogs never gave up.  They kept coming at East Hall Vikings.  Early in the third quarter, Thomasville went up 55-51.  Then East came back and was ahead 57-55.  Thomasville Jr. Ladaris Hall was in foul trouble.  However, once this junior started in the third and  fourth quarter along with Jr. Kevin Brown, it was on for the dogs.  Brown scored 16 points.  Ladaris Hall scored 14 points.  Donnell Webb scored 21 points.  So. Ken Dixon scored 6 points.  Jr. Ty Scott made a big contribution for the Dogs with his defense and rebounding.  East Hall Sr. Frank Davis scored 26 points and Jr. Walter Hill scored 22 points.  East Hall will have to wait another year.  

SWAC Overcome Goliath- End Randolph Clay Winning Streak

McDonald's All-American Jarvaris Crittenton wasn't ready to stop playing  for the year.  The Warriors rally from 10 downs\ to seal the victory over a very athletic and quick Randolph Clay team.  Joe Williams Red Devils finished the season with only one lost.  They haven't lost a game since 2003 and have been the State Champs two years in a row.  Like Wheeler High from Marietta, Coach Joe William didn't think the lost was so bad.  The pressure is off the kids now.  SWAC Sr. Jarvaris Crittenton didn't have a good first half, but he put on a show in the second leading all scorers with 27 points.  Jr. Eric Watts scored 15 points, Jr. Jahaziel Howard scored 13 points.  Randolph Clay Sr. Rashard Lewis was a man among boys.  Lewis physical presence was unstoppable.  Lewis scored 26 points with 15 rebounds and 4 blocks.  So. Dexter Ellington scored 14 points and Jr. Deandre Johnson scored 15 points.  

Whitfield knocks out Wilkinson County 76-56.  The two Kevin players were  too much. 5-8 Kevin McConnell and 5-8 Kevin Anderson both scored 16 points each and were very instrumental in the win. Whitfield took control from the beginning to the end.  Jr. Hugh Martin and So. Collin Reddrick were tough on the boards.  Wilkinson County Alabama signee Senario Hillman scored 11 points, Dontrell Taylor scored 4 points and Sr. Johnath Whipple was the highest scorer with 17 points.  The Eagles led at half-time 43-29.  

02/27/06

By Mike Patrick

Wheeler, Norcross, Collins Hill, South Cobb and Meadowcreek fans packed the Forbes Arena.  Not once but twice.  It was what high school basketball should be.  There were 12,0000 fans throughout the day.  GHSA did a great job with this event.  Wheeler and South Cobb played close throughout the game.  Coach Doug Lipscomb team was behind.  When he called play 13 which is the 1-3-1.  Instantly, Wheeler went from being down to leading by 8 points and took a 66-53 lead.  Wheeler led at half-time 34-31.  In the 77-66 defeat, South Cobb Sr. 6-3 Wesley Matthew, Kenny Russell and Garrison Johnson played with a lot of heart and showed a lot of class.   Wheeler's solid scoring came from J. J. Hickerson with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 blocks.  J. T. Tiller scored 20 points with 5 steals. James Florence scored 20 points.  South Cobb Wesley Matthew scored 17 points, Kenny Russell scored 15 and Adam Callaway scored 8 points.

Jodie Meeks scored 24 points with 10 rebounds to lift Norcross over tough Meadowcreek.  Gani Lawal scored 19 points with 13 rebounds and 3 blocks.  Norcross was tested.  Meadowcreek Chris Allen scored 25 points.  So. Teandre William didn't score but 4 points.  Norcross won 76-62.  Sr. Brenton Butler scored 18 points with 8 rebounds and 5 assists.  

This time, Beach survives cross-town rival.  Beach lost to Savannah three time previously, but Beach Coach Frank Williams had the last laugh.  Thanks to So. James Field who scored 20 points with 7 assists.  Sr. Greg Thomas scored 16 points.  Casey Mitchell of Savannah scored 30 points.  Beach will meet Wheeler in the Final Four.  These are the two teams we told everyone early in the season that would be the show down.

Douglas County got 28 points from Sr. JaJuan Jones.  Griffin had heroics from Jr. Sidney Harris who scored 45 points in the lost 88-77.  Columbia wins big 59-43 over St. Pius.  6-9 Jeremy Price scored 18 points with 14 rebounds and 6 blocks.  So. Travis Leslie and Jr. Lance Storrs each scored 13 points.

Tucker keeps rolling on with 66-54 win over Cedar Shoals.  Cameron Tatum scored 26 points in the victory.  Carver-Columbus 75-69 over Bainbridge.  Fr. Jarvis Jones scored 15 points.  Jr. Rod Mitchell scored 13 points with 9 rebounds.  Dunwoody's Wilderness goes off for 27 points with 12 rebounds in a rout of Gainesville 80-57.  Go to www.GaSports.com and get the brackets.

02/22/06

By Harry Douglas

Wheeler is a high school with university players.  They came into the contest with much confidence.  Jr. James Hickerson is a man among boys.  Hickerson is also talented and doesn't realize his potential.  Coach Doug Lipscomb is a first class coach.  When you watch him from the sidelines, you see why players want to play for him.  He's a player's coach.  When Coach Lipscomb clears his bench, the opponents wonder if the starters came out of the game.  That's just how strong his team is.  

Wheeler took a commanding lead in this game.  It started with monster dunks by Jr. James Hickerson.  Sr. James Florence scored 16 points in the first half.  Jr. Adrian Williams scored 9 points all from down town Peachtree Ridge.  6-7 Cameron Haywood was a beast for the loser.  Haywood grab 18 rebounds and scored 23 points, but it was UAB Signee Sr. 6-3 J. T. the Brick Tiller that sparked the Wildcats.  Tiller's energy, defense and passing make Wheeler a very good team.  Sr. James Florence scored 18 points.  Wheeler led 48-37 at half time and that was the closer.  James Hickerson scored 21 points with 11 rebounds and three monster dunks.  JT Tiller scored 19 points with 5 steals and 4 rebounds.  All State Post Season Teams

Florence gets offer after a great performance against Peachtree Ridge.  Florence got offer from

Georgia State Coach Chris Cheeks.  Head Coach Dave Dickerson from Tulane offered Florence.  Orlando Vandessa from Boston University also offer Florence.  Florence has not committed to anyone.  He has until April to sign.  

Norcross puts the Mo Jo sauce on Harrison 76-49.  Jodie Meeks scored 29 points, Lawal 14 points and Butler 15 points.  The showdown is between two Gwinnett teams that will take place this week: Norcross against Meadowcreek.

Meadowcreek aim high and gets past Milton 69-55.  Allen scored 33 points and Teoandre Williams scored 14 points.  South Cobb conquer 93-72 over Centennial.  Adam Callaway scored 15 points, Wesley Matthews 13 points.  South Cobb meets cross-town rival.  Kenny Russell scored 21 points, Austin Kelly scored 17 points.

02/18/06

Harry Douglas

Tucker High came in the game ranked #2 in the state, but SW Dekalb gave the Tigers all they could handle.  The game went back and forth, but SW Dekalb took a commanding lead.  Late in the third quarter and forth quarter with 4.23 remaining, Tucker was down by 12 points.  To combat, Sr. Cameron Tatum was fired up and Jr. Mashron Brooks led the Tigers back with a victory 66-58.  Tatum scored 32 points including six 3's.  Jr.  Mashron Brooks scored 14 points.  Jr. Jeremy Simmon did not play well and fouled out.  Once Simmons gets his game in gear, Tucker will be a force.  SW Dekalb was led by Sr. Brandon Hazzard scoring 14 points and Sr. Ashton Pitts.

Mundy's Mill pull off a close one 59-57.  They were led by Jr. Todd Salter, So. Dennis Harris and Jr. Mackey Jenkins.  Mundy's Mill led at half time 30-28.  Slater with the game on the line made a pair of free throws to put the Tigers up 55-53.  Mundy's Mill gets the win and will meet Douglas of Atlanta who upset Tift County.  

Beach survives Starr's Mill 52-46.  Beach who has been underdog all season, had to fight off a scratch Starr's Mill.  Beach player Greg Thomas took charge in the second half.  The Bulldogs got off to a slow start.  Starr's Mill led 12-2, but at half-time Beach cut the lead to 20-18.  Beach So. PG James Fields led all scores with 14 points.  Starr's Mill Mark Harris scored 17 points.  

Meadowcreek 67, Chattahoochee 59.  Meadowcreek So. Teondre Williams scored 21 points.  Chris Allen scored 17 points and Antonio Bolden scored 17 points.  

Norcross Gani Lawal scored 26 points with 13 rebounds in the victory over Brookwood 87-57.  Sr. Jodie Meeks had a triple-double of 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

South Cobb Tolls Over Pope 88-54.  Wesley Matthew scored 16 points. Austin Kelly scored 12 points with 10 rebounds.  South Cobb will meet Centennial on Tuesday at South Cobb at 7:00pm.  

Biggest Upsets

Douglas of Atlanta knocked off Tift County 62-60 at Tift County, which is a very hard place to play.  Douglas did what Jonesboro High Scholl did with the Douglas Brothers did in 2002.  Sr. Julin English scored 16 points for Astors who will meet Mundy's Mill  in Macon on Wednesday.

Redan 36 Coquitt County 31

Savannah 93 Fayette County 88

Houston County 81 Lithonia 79

Newnan 72 Groves 61

Harrison 60 Cherokee 51

Peachtree Ridge 46 Shiloh 43

Milton 69 Kennesaw 60

4-A Scores

Warner Robins 64 Chapel Hill 61

Carver-Columbus 61 Alexander 43

Columbia 77 North Forsyth 48

St. Pius 49 South Atlanta 40

Douglas County 88 Upson Lee 71

Griffin 79 Sandy Creek 49

Miller Grove 60 Etowah 49

02/16/06

By Harry Douglas

State Games of Interest in class 5-A Johnson-Savannah will host a very talented Mundy's Mill team from Atlanta.   Mundy's Mill has 6-8 Dennis Harris, 6-1 Todd Salter and the twins Daniel and David Brown.  Johnson comes in with a top sophomore.   6-8 Toby Veal is the real deal.  Veal can do just about everything.  The key match will be Mundy's Mill Dennis Harris and Toby Veal.  Johnson Jr. Ben Evelyn, a 6-3, 230 pounds man who uses his body and strength well in the post.  The game winner most likely will be in the Final Four in Macon Complex on February 25, 2006 at 8:30pm.  But lets not over look Tift County who's in the bracket.  Tift County Sr. 6-5 Justin Brownlee is unknown.  Our other game will take place at Tucker High School on Friday, February 17 at 7:00pm.  Tucker versus SW Dekalb is a county rival.  This game is of interest because SW Dekalb is the only team in my opinion who can knock off Tucker.  They match up very well and both teams are athletic.  Sr. Cameron Tatum, Jr. Jeremy Simmons are the most talented for the Tigers.  SW Dekalb has 6-3 Brandon Hazzard who has been on fire this year, along with 6-3 Jeffery Hernandez and some scrappy guards.  

We can't count Douglas County out.  Sr. JaJuan Jones, Sr. Ricky Dobbs, Jr. Jonathan Murphy and So. David Mercer, Douglas County could have a lot to say about who should be crowned for 4-A State Champions.  Our next interest match up will be in class 5-A.  We could have a Semi-Final match up at Morehouse College February 25th at 2:30pm.  Wheeler versus South Cobb.  How interesting this will be.  Whoever collects at the door will get a nice pay check because Morehouse will be packed with Cobb County hoop manias.  These two teams do not play each other during the regular season.  It's crazy because both teams are good.  South Cobb showed that by demolishing Norcross.  Yes, it would be nice to see two good strong teams fight it out to make it to the Final Four.  With high school being down this year, Morehouse could be the spot on February 25th.  Why, because in another Semi-Final, we could have another cross-town rival with Norcross and Meadowcreek meeting up for the battle of Gwinnett. But a 4-A could have all Dekalb County State Final, Tucker versus Columbia.  Columbia is loaded with 6-9 Jeremy Price, 6-5 Lance Storrs, 6-3 John Lemmon and 6-9 Jeremy Lightfoot.  This game will bring out Dekalb's community and probably bring 7500 fans to the Gwinnett Arena.  

In 3-A, Westlake and Dunwoody would be playing for the third time this year for the State Championship at Gwinnett Arena.  In the two previous meetings, Westlake won by 6 points and it's hard beating a team three times.  Lets get ready for it because Coach Daron Rodgers is going for his third state championship.  It's amazing what Coach Rodgers has done with his team and players on and off the court.  Most of Westlake players do good and are successful;  such as Adam Packman Jones, Anthony Mitchell, Kenyan Fox, Earl Calloway at Indiana and others.  Way to go Westlake Lions.  

02/03/06

Harry Douglas

Here is how it went in Region Play.  Jonesboro knocked off Mays at Mays and Jonesboro will play SW Dekalb for a state birth in Region 5AAAA.  Columbia beats North Clayton.  North Clayton stayed in the game for three quarters, but there was too much of mean Jeremy Price.  Price scored12 points with 15 rebounds.  South Atlanta knocks off Stone Mountain.  Freshman Favor goes off scoring 20 points 32 rebounds.  Favor was a beast against Stone Mountain.  The Pirates did not have an answer for Young Favor.  South Atlanta will play Columbia for the championship in Region 5AAAA Bracket A.  Both teams qualify for State.  Columbia rising star sophomore Travis Leslie came off the bench to help the Eagles with 15 points and 7 rebounds.  Another rising star  Andre Malone made a great impact for North Clayton.  Look out for these two young stars in the future.  

02/01/06

Harry Douglas

East Hall Rolls over Buford.  Jr. Walter Hill goes off scoring 27 points, 5 for 8 with 3's and 7

rebounds.  Teammate Frank Davis scored 31 points.  

East Hall Walter Hill  is the real deal.  Hill showed me last night that he can knocked down the three.  He slashes to the basket, rebounds well on both ends of the floor.  Buford was never in the game.  Jr. Walter Hill and Sr. Frank Davis who has never seen a shot he didn't like, lit it up from everywhere on the floor.  These two players had 58 points of East Hall's 80 points.  Buford Sr. Justin Roper kept Buford's crowd cheering with his 18 points.  

Glynn Academy took over Region 3.  Solo Glynn defeated Beach 61-50.  They destroyed Savannah hill last week.  Joe Mincey has been leading the way scoring 19 points against Beach. Tri Cities eases by Stephenson 65-57.  Tri Cities Jr. Recentae Harris Scored 19 points.

Norcross defeated Peachtree Ridge 65-51.  Jodie Meeks scored 24 points.  Gani Lawal scored 14 points with 8 rebounds.  Tony Neysmith scored 11 points.  Norcross gets ready for the region this week.

Dunwoody goes Wilderness  over Westminister 76-45.  Anjuan Wilderness scored 25 points with 7 rebounds.  Kierrie Jordan scored 9 points.  Creekside on a roll beats up on White Water 65-62.  Jr. Montagious Brown scored 26 points.  Centennial 67 Northview 63.  Jr. Leonard Car scored 20 points.  

Westlake keeps winning with a victory over Therrell 87-66.  Sr. Jerome Burney scored 21 points and Sr. Antonio Johnson scored 14 points.  Chapel Hill beats cross-town rival Lithia Springs 67-63.  Tedrick the man Hudson scored 19 points.  

01/30/06

By Harry Douglas

Mt. Pisgah beats up on Westminister Christian 70-52.  Ralph Sampson Jr. scored 17 points with 15 rebounds and 11 blocked shots.  Mike Dejworck scored 26 points.  

Around the Southern Crest

Southern Crest, Jr. Chris Barnes is a man among boys and he had a dunk fest.  Ralph Sampson Jr. gets a triple-double

Riverdale 6-9 PF Chris Barnes was a rim rocker over the weekend against cross-town rival North Clayton.  Barnes had 5 monster dunks that brought down and ultimately took life out of North Clayton.  

Riverdale Jr. Rashard Tukes is a very talented guard.  Riverdale Barnes scored 18 points with 10 rebounds and 5 assists.  Barnes has really impressed me with his knowledge of the game. He is a Top 5 Junior.  Barnes has a nice body and uses it well.  Riverdale have a multiple talented team but has been struggling this year with only 10 wins.  They have two top players nationally, 6-9 Chris Barnes and 6-7 Fr. Terrell Barnes.  Mid-major players 6-2 Rashard Tukes and  Jr. 6-7 Jeremy Allen are Top 20 Players in the state.  They also have Sr. 6-0 Fred Clyde.  There is no way that thi