Savannah Blue Jackets Football Preview

Posted on July 29, 2018 by admin

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     Coach Rebel Green takes over as head coach of the Savannah Blue Jackets. Savannah did qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season. However Coach Green will be facing some new challenges this season.

Coach Green explained, “Youth – 90% of starters graduated or transferred from (the) previous year.”

While youth is being served in Savannah, coach Green will look to a handful of players with game experience.

On offense, Dellen Barnes is projected to be one of the go to wide receivers for the Blue Jackets. Jasheem Bratten is also a player that could emerge for coach Green.

 

 

     On defense, the Blue Jackets do return Second Team All-Region selection, MJ Williams. Williams was fourth on the team in tackles last season and also tied for the team lead in sacks with five. Messiah Pinkney and JaQuarie Allen are also projected to start on the defensive front seven.

Coach Green said that the rivalry games with Groves and Beach are definitely circled on the calendar. Not only are those games for neighborhood bragging rights, but they are also region rivals as well.

What will define success this season for the young Blue Jackets?

“With a lot of new players, if we make the playoffs, that would be huge,” Green said.

 

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Stone Mountain Pirates Football Preview

Posted on July 29, 2018 by admin

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     Coach James Collier enters his third season as the head coach for the Stone Mountain Pirates. One of the biggest challenges for Coach Collier and the Pirates this season will be the overall number of players. To add to those challenges, the Pirates play in an extremely challenging region, which includes foes such as Pace Academy, Lovett, Cedar Grove and Westminster.

QB Shaheim Bailey is the projected starter. Things should be looking up for Bailey as he enters his second season. He will be joined by running back Kameron Amerson. The Pirates will be looking for a wide receiver to step up as one of last year’s leader has transferred to Southwest DeKalb.

 

 

     Defensively,  hard-hitting line backer Mujhid “Mojo” Towns  and defensive end Micah Ash, a long athletic player, will lead the charge for the Pirates. Look for Nashawn Hezekiah to also be in the mix on defense for Stone Mountain.

Coach Collier will certainly be looking forward to facing off against his alma mater, Cedar Grove on November 11th.

We asked how success will be defined for the Pirates, this season.

Collier said, “To see my young players mature and compete.”

 

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Haralson County Football Preview

Posted on July 29, 2018 by admin

 

 

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     Head Coach Scott Peavy is in his second season as the head coach for the Haralson County Rebels. Coach Peavey previously had a three-year stint at Haralson from 2002-2004. The Rebels play in an extremely competitive region with the likes of defending state champion Calhoun, and the up and coming Adairsville and Sonoraville programs.

Coach Peavey said one of the biggest challenges for the Rebels this season will be the numbers. With lower total players, the Rebels will rely on many kids to play both ways.

On offense, running back Treylon Sheppard returns for his senior season. Sheppard is a speedy, shifty running back that has shown the ability to break away from defenders. He is also effective in the passing game and is a dangerous kick returner.

 

 

     Defensively, Phillip Haldeman will be called upon to lead the Rebels secondary. Haldeman had three interceptions last season and several pass break-ups. He is a sure tackler and will also play some receiver for the Rebels.

While Sheppard and Haldeman highlight the returning skill players. Both DJ Coffman and Beau Chaffin will anchor the offensive and defensive lines for the Rebels.

While all of the games are important to the Rebels, the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe game is one they have circled on the schedule.

We asked coach Peavey how success will be defined by his team this season.

He simply responded, “(a) playoff appearance.”

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GAC Spartans Football Preview

Posted on July 29, 2018 by admin

 

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     The Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans advanced to the semi-finals last season before falling to Peach County. However, there seems to be plenty to be excited about as the Spartans return brothers Chris and Myles Hinton both first team All-State offensive linemen. But Coach Hardy is certainly not penciling his team into the state tournament.

“Every year is a challenge to put together the puzzles pieces of a great team,” Hardy said.

Outside of the Hinton brothers, the Spartans welcome back First-Team All Region tight-end Jeffrey Blake.  Wide receiver Jake Floyd will look to lead the receiving corp. Floyd was third on the team in receiving yards last season. Ty James is projected to join Floyd at receiver.

Quarterback Josh Rose will be back for his senior season. Rose threw 17 TDs and only two interceptions. Rose will not have the luxury of RB Kyler McMichael. Junior running back Montae Bailey looks to be the heir apparent at running back.

Bailey rushed for 602 yards and 7 TDs last season. Fellow junior Tyler Bride will also be called upon to fill the void at running back.

The Spartans will trot out a very imposing defensive front. They are anchored by defensive linemen Chris Hinton, (First Team All-State) and Elijah Pryor, (First Team All-Region). Linebackers Jeffrey Blake, (First Team All-Region) and Choe Bryant-Strother are also names to be familiar with on defense.

The Spartans will certainly log some travel miles this season.

“We are traveling to Dallas, Texas for a game vs Prestonwood Christian,” Hardy said.

This game is the first of two challenging road games for the Spartans, as they return to Georgia the following and travel to Thomson. These early season tests should prove valuable down the stretch and in postseason play.



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Conversations with Coaches – Episode 5 – Philip Jones – Brookwood Broncos

Posted on July 27, 2018 by admin

Brookwood alum and current head coach, Philip Jones joins us for episode 5 of the “Conversations with Coaches segment”. The Broncos made an impressive run into the state semi-finals before falling to Colquitt County last season. While expectations are generally high at Brookwood, Coach Jones explains that replacing a class of experienced players will present a new set of challenges.

The 2018 Broncos will be inexperienced, but they are talented. Tune in as Coach Jones talks about the upcoming season and explains the meaning of F.A.M.I.L.Y. at Brookwood. Don’t forget to check out Texas Road House or Little Mexico if you’re in the area for a pregame meal!

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Conversations with Coaches – Episode 4 – James Teter – Sequoyah Chiefs

Posted on July 26, 2018 by admin

We stay local to Cherokee County today and spend a few minutes with Sequoyah Chief head coach James Teter. Coach Teter is in his 10th season at Sequoyah and has guided the Chiefs into post season play for 5 out of the past 6 seasons.

Coach Teter talks about some of the challenges his team will face and he will give us an update on the new field turf being installed at Skip Pope Stadium. Tune in to hear to learn a little bit about Coach Teter and to learn about some of the young men who will suit up for the Chiefs on Friday nights this fall.

The Chiefs will certainly be looking to break into the top three in the region. A position that Dalton, Allatoona and Harrison have had a stranglehold on over the last few season. The Chiefs certainly have the potential to make that break through, but it certainly won’t be easy.

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Conversations with Coaches – Episode 3 – Tanner Glisson – Troup County Tigers

Posted on July 25, 2018 by admin

Head Coach Tanner Glisson joins us today from LaGrange, Georgia. Coach Glisson has turned the Troup program around in his three seasons, but this season presents some new challenges for the Tigers. Tune in to get Coach Glisson’s take on the 2018 season.

This definitely is a team on the rise in region 5-4A. They’ll have to get past a tough region schedule that includes perennial power, Cartersville. The Tigers return enough players on both sides of the ball tho really make things interesting.

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Conversations with Coaches – Episode 2 – Damien Postell – Grovetown Warriors

Posted on July 24, 2018 by admin

Last year, the Grovetown Warriors advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs before eventually losing to state champion, Lee County. Coach Damien Postell looks to have the Warriors ready to challenge for a region title.

The Warriors will need to replace offensive standouts such as D’Angelo Durham and Braxton Wharton from last year’s team, but Coach Postell believes that he has some players that are ready to step up for Grovetown.

Grovetown is certainly a team to watch in the CSRA (Central Savannah River Region). This might very well be a sleeper team out of region 3-6A. We certainly don’t believe that they will be a sleeper for long.

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Conversations with Coaches – Long County Blue Tide -J.T. Pollock

Posted on July 22, 2018 by admin

The 2018 GHSA football season is rapidly approaching. On our first episode of Conversations with Coaches, we sit down and talk to the Long County Blue Tide head coach J.T. Pollock. Coach Pollock is in his second year at Long County and is in the process of rebuilding the program. Last season the Blue Tide went win-less, but Coach Pollock has a plan in place to change the Tide.

Long County plays in GHSA’s Region 2-3A.

Tune in to hear Coach Pollock’s assessment of the upcoming season and also learn about a place to get a pre-game meal down in Ludowici.

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Coming Soon

Posted on June 24, 2018 by admin

Check back in late July for our pre-season previews for each region in each classification.

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