Troup Tigers – 2019 Conversations with Coaches – Featuring Coach Tanner Glisson

Posted on August 3, 2019 by admin

In today’s podcast, Head Coach Tanner Glisson spends some time with us to talk Troup Football. Last season, Troup advanced all the way to the Semi-Finals before being knocked off by the eventual state champion. Coach Glisson recaps the Tigers success in 2018, getting healthy this off-season and his expectation for the 2019 season. We also spend some time talking about the challenges of Region-5. Tune to learn more about the 2019 edition of the Troup Tigers.

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West Hall Spartans – 2019 Conversations with Coaches – Featuring Krofton Montgomery

Posted on August 2, 2019 by admin

Head Coach Krofton Montgomery is in his second season at West Hall. In today’s episode, Coach Montgomery gives his thoughts on the 2019 Spartans. We discuss the teams youth and the challenging schedule. Coach Montgomery also gives his take on Region 7-4A, which is one of the toughest in that classification. Tune to learn more about the 2019 edition of the West Hall Spartans.

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Langston Hughes Panthers – 2019 Conversations with Coaches – Featuring Coach Daniel Williams

Posted on August 1, 2019 by admin

First year Head Coach Daniel Williams takes over at Langston Hughes High. The Panthers have a lot of talent on the roster, but are youthful and lack game experience. Coach Williams talks about his young and hungry Panthers in today’s episode. Langston Hughes plays in a challenging region schedule. Coach Williams talks about the teams preparation for the season ahead and expectations for year one.

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Sequoyah Chiefs – 2019 Conversations with Coaches – Featuring Coach Jim Teter

Posted on July 31, 2019 by admin

We stay local to Cherokee County today and chat with Sequoyah Chief head coach James Teter. In 2018, Coach Teter guided the Chiefs to one of the best seasons in school history. Now in his 11th season at Sequoyah, Coach Teter spoke about the 2019 edition of the Chiefs. While the players have big shoes to fill, there is still plenty of talent on the Chiefs roster. Tune in to hear to Coach Teter’s insight and to learn about some of the young men who will suit up for the Chiefs on Friday nights this fall.

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Treutlen Vikings – 2019 TFR Conversation with Coaches Segment – Featuring Coach Steve Versprille

Posted on July 29, 2019 by admin

Our next stop on Conversations with Coaches takes us to Soperton, in Central Georgia, to talk to head coach Steve Versprille of the Treutlen Vikings. The Vikings face some challenges with a small roster, but the team overcame many obstacles in 2018 to increase their win total. Tune in to hear Coach Versprille talks about his team’s outlook for the 2019 season.

 

 

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2019 TFR Conversations with Coaches William Harrell – Hephzibah Rebels

Posted on July 29, 2019 by admin

We kick off our 2019 Conversations with Coaches segment with Head Coach William Harrell. Coach Harrell led the Hephzibah Rebels to their best season in terms of wins in the school’s history in 2018. Coach Harrell took some time to talk about his team and the challenges that they will face this season. Tune in as Coach Harrell gives us an in-depth preview of the Rebels for the upcoming season.

 

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TFR GHSA Class-A-Private-Finals

Posted on December 9, 2018 by admin

Our GHSA Class-A-Private-Finals championship preview is listed below. Like Class-A Public, we have a rematch between Athens Academy and Eagle’s Landing Christian. Athens Academy will be looking for their first state title. Can they slow down the Chargers high scoring offense or be effective against the stingy ELCA defense? We will find out on Wednesday! Best of luck to both Athens Academy and Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy and their respective communities as they compete on Wednesday, December 12th.

 

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Key: 

TFR – Turd Ferguson Report

GSWA – Georgia Sports Writers Association

NR – Not Ranked

 

The Skinny

 

The Spartans

The Athens Academy Spartans held off a late charge from region rival Prince Avenue Christian to advance to the state title game for the second consecutive season. Len’Neth Whitehead scored 3 touchdowns to lead the charge for the Spartans. Athens Academy is averaging 31.3 points per game on offense this season, while their defense is allowing 15.8 points per game. In the playoffs, the Spartans are averaging 26.6 points per game while their defense has allowed 17.6 points per game.

The Chargers

Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy or ELCA as they are better known as, will be playing for their 4th consecutive state title and will face a familiar foe in Athens Christian. ELCA beat Savannah Christian 70-21 last week. The Chargers are in search of their 6th title overall. The Chargers are averaging over 480 yards of total offense per game. Running back Keaton Mitchell has rushed for 2,336 yards and 47-TDs, while dual threat quarterback Brayden Rush has passed for 1,477 yards and rushed for 648 and has accounted for 34 total TDs. Justin Robinson and Devin Dorsey have combined for 60 receptions and 1,208 receiving yards and 19 receiving TDs. The offense is averaging 53.3 points per game while the defense is allowing 7.9 points per game. In the playoffs, the Chargers are allowing 13.6 points per game while their offense is right at the season average of 53.3 points per game.

Final Thoughts

It’s tough to pick against the Chargers and their high-powered offense. Athens Academy certainly does have an offense that might be able to keep the Chargers offense on the sidelines…Long, sustained drives by the Spartans might be their best defense against ELCA. We just don’t think that will be enough. We think the Chargers win it by no less than two touchdowns.

 

 

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TFR GHSA Class-A-Public-Finals Preview

Posted on December 9, 2018 by admin

Our GHSA Class-A-Public-Finals championship preview is listed below. Clinch County and Irwin County will face off for the second time this season and for the second year in a row, the two teams will meet in the state title game. Last season Irwin won the regular season match but Clinch won the state title game. Irwin County has again won the regular season title. Will history repeat itself of will Irwin County bring home their first title since 1975. Best of luck to both Clinch County and Irwin County and their respective communities as they compete on Tuesday, December 11th.

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Key: 

TFR – Turd Ferguson Report

GSWA – Georgia Sports Writers Association

NR – Not Ranked

 

The Skinny

 

The Indians

The Irwin County Indians advance to their second consecutive state title game and 8th finals appearance overall. Last week, the Indians got two rushing touchdowns and a stellar defensive performance to down Pelham to advance to the state championship game for the second consecutive season. Irwin County is averaging 40.6 points per game this season, while the defense is allowing 8.3 points per game. In the playoffs, Irwin County’s offense is averaging 30 points per game while the defense is allowing 9.6 points in their previous three-playoff games.

The Panthers

The defending state champion Clinch County Panthers return to the state title game where they have won the title on 8 previous occasions. Last week, the Panthers got scoring plays from Tyler Morehead, Trezman Marshall, and Jeremiah Johnson en route to a 31-23 victory over Marion County. During the regular season, Clinch is averaging 36.1 points per game while their defense is allowing 13.6 points per game. In the playoffs, the Panthers are averaging 34.6 points per game while the defense is allowing 14.6 points per game.

Final Thoughts

This will be the 45th matchup between the two South Georgia rivals, dating back to 1952. Clinch County has ended Irwin COunty’s season in the playoffs on 5 previous occasions. Much like last season, Irwin County won the regular season matchup. Will history repeat itself and Clinch win the state title game? We don’t believe so. We think this game will be closer than the 21-3 score of the first matchup, but we like Irwin County to edge Clinch by 4 points this time around.

 

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TFR GHSA 2-A-Football Championship Preview

Posted on December 5, 2018 by admin

Our GHSA 2-A-Finals championship preview is listed below. The Heard County Braves will take on the Rockmart Yellow Jackets for the 2-A state title. Heard County is in search of their first title in school history while Rockmart is in search of their first title in 68 years. Heard County’s Aaron Beasley did not play in the first match-up; will his return in the title game be enough to propel Heard County past the high-flying Jackets? We will know soon enough! Best of luck to both Rockmart and Heard County and their respective communities as they compete on Wednesday, December 12th.

 

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Key: 

TFR – Turd Ferguson Report

GSWA – Georgia Sports Writers Association

NR – Not Ranked

 

 

 

The Skinny

 

The Braves

The Heard County Braves outlasted Fitzgerald last week in overtime to advance to the finals for the first time in school history. Aaron Beasley’s touchdown run in overtime proved to be the difference for the Braves. Beasley totaled 3 touchdown runs, including the game clincher, while quarterback Alijah Huzzie scored twice on the ground in the victory. The Braves have won 11 consecutive games entering this matchup. Heard County is averaging 28 points per game while their defense is allowing 13.7 points per game. In their 4-playoff games, the Braves offense is averaging 36.5 points per game.

 

The Jackets

The Rockmart Yellow Jackets held off Callaway last week as they are making their fifth appearance in the state title game and are seeking their first championship since 1950. The Jackets racked up 274 yards on the ground in their victory last week, as they were led by Markus Smith (93 yards, 2-TDs), Ant Lester (85 yards), and sophomore Javin Whatley (59 yards, 1-TD). Quarterback Dylan Bailey also passed for a touchdown en route to the 6-point win. The Yellow Jackets sport two 1,000 yard rushers in Smith (1,142 yards) and Z.J. Whatley (1,077 yards). Both backs have scored 18 rushing TDs each on the season. Bailey has passed for 1,463 yards and tossed 22-TDs. Juke Boozer has been his primary receiver this season; Boozer has caught 27 passes for 704 yards and 11-TDs. The Rockmart offense is averaging 45 points per game on the season. Rockmart’s defense is allowing 8.5 points per game on the season, but that number has increased to 19.3 points allowed in the post season.



Final Thoughts

It should be known that Rockmart did beat…or was beating Heard County 33-0 at halftime before a lengthy lighting delay led to a decision by the Braves staff to forfeit the second half. It should be noted that Heard County’s Aaron Beasley did not play in the first game, so we don’t suspect that this game will go the same way that the first matchup did. We still think that Rockmart has enough weapons to outlast Heard County. We like the Jackets by a field goal.

 


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TFR GHSA 3-A-Finals Preview

Posted on December 5, 2018 by admin

Our GHSA 3-A-Finals playoff preview is listed below. The Cedar Grove Saints will face the Peach County Trojans. The Trojans are back in the finals for the second consecutive year, while the Saints are in the finals for the second time in three seasons. Will this be an offensive explosion or a defensive struggle. Best of luck to both Cedar Grove and Peach County and their respective communities as they compete on Tuesday, December 11th.

 

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Key: 

TFR – Turd Ferguson Report

GSWA – Georgia Sports Writers Association

NR – Not Ranked

 

 

 

 

 

The Skinny

 

The Trojans

The Peach County Trojans are in the finals for the second consecutive year and are in search of their 4th title. Last week, they went up to Calhoun and avenged their 2017 finals loss as they beat the Yellow Jackets. Quarterback Jaydon Gibson passed for 117 yards; rushed for 34 and accounted for two touchdowns in the win. Tijah Woolfolk led the Trojans with 42 yards rushing. The real star of the night probably belonged to the Trojans defense, which limited Calhoun to one touchdown, although the Jackets were averaging over 44 points per game. On the season, Gibson has now passed for 2,197 yards and 19-TDs. Woolfolk now leads the team in rushing with 608 yards, while Terkel Jefferson leads the team in receptions (41) and receiving yards (418). Linebacker Sergio Allen leads the team with 122 tackles (82 solo) and is also tied for the team lead in sacks with 6. As a team, Peach County has tallied 44 sacks on the season. The Trojans have won 10 straight games and are averaging 37 points per game, while their defense is allowing 12.4 points per game. During the playoffs, the Trojans are only allowing 6.2 points per game.

The Saints

The Cedar Grove Saints are in the finals for the 3rd time and are seeking their second title in three years. Cedar Grove beat Pierce County last week to advance to the title game. The Saints got a big night from their defense who held Pierce County to one touchdown and also from Robert Jones, who ran for 256 yards and had two long touchdown runs. Jones has now rushed for 1,162 yards and 12-TDs on the season. Quarterbacks Austin Smith and Kendall Boney have combined to pass for 2,363 yards and 33-TDs, while Jadon Haselwood leads the team with 990 yards receiving and 10-TDs. The Saints offense is now averaging 44 points per game. Isaiah Ratcliff leads the Saints defense with 100 total tackles (49 solo). Senior defense end Dante Walker leads the team in sacks with 10. Haselwood leads the team in interceptions, with 3. The Saints have recorded 30 sacks on the season. Their defense is only allowing 8.2 points per game this season.

Final Thoughts

We have written ad nauseam about Peach County’s lack of star power. So we won’t bore you with the details of that conversation. The Trojans are legit and have been so all season. Our biggest question is whether or not their defense can put together consecutive stellar performances and slow down the Cedar Grove Saints, whose only loss this season was a 7-point defeat to 7A McEachern. We think this game will be the closes that Cedar Grove has played since that loss to McEachern. But we like the Saints by a touchdown.

 

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