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Spartan Spam
Monday, March 27, 2006
SPARTAN BOOSTER #320
March 27, 2006
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*****Two Week Sports Schedule including Spring Break*****
TODAY! MONDAY, MARCH 27
Varsity girls golf: GACS girls at Carrollton Invitational; Carrollton GA
Varsity track & field: GACS boys & girls at Gwinnett Co.; Mill Creek High
School
4:00pm Varsity boys & girls tennis: Athens Academy at GACS
4:00pm Junior High girls soccer: GACS JH at Wesleyan
5:00pm Junior High boys soccer: GACS JH at Wesleyan
6:00pm Boys lacrosse: Decatur at GACS; Spartan Stadium
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
Varsity boys & girls golf: GACS vs. Providence at Northwoods Golf & Country
Club; Lawrenceville GA
4:00pm JV boys & girls tennis: Northview JV at GACS
4:30pm JV boys soccer: GACS JV at Marist
4:45pm Varsity boys soccer: GACS at Marist
5:00pm Varsity baseball: GACS at Banks County; Homer GA
5:00pm JV baseball: Buford JV at GACS
5:00pm JV girls soccer: Marist JV at GACS
6:00pm Girls lacrosse: Starrs Mill at GACS; Spartan Stadium
6:30pm Varsity girls soccer: Marist at GACS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
*****Canceled - 5:00pm Varsity baseball: Central Gwinnett at GACS*****
5:00pm JV baseball: GACS JV at Buford
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
4:00pm Junior High track & field: GACS JH at GACS Invitational; Spartan
Stadium
5:00pm Varsity baseball: GACS at Union County; Blairsville GA
5:00pm Junior High girls soccer: GACS JH at Westminster
5:30pm JV baseball: GACS JV at Wesleyan
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
5:00pm JV baseball: Blessed Trinity JV at GACS
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
No games scheduled
MONDAY, APRIL 3
Varsity boys golf: GACS boys at Atlanta Athletic Club Invitational; Duluth
GA
5:30pm Varsity baseball: Wesleyan at GACS
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
No games scheduled
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
5:00pm Varsity baseball: GACS at Dawson County; Dawsonville GA
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
No games scheduled
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
Varsity boys golf: GACS at Indian Classic; Vidalia GA
5:30pm Varsity baseball: Lumpkin County at GACS
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
Varsity boys golf: GACS at Indian Classic; Vidalia GA
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BASEBALL
Head coach Cliff Shelton
SPARTANS CONTINUE PLAY THRU SPRING BREAK
This story below are reprinted from the Spartan baseball team's website:
http://eteamz.active.com/GACSpartanBaseball/
Buford Wolves 7 Spartans 6
As is usually the case when these two teams go head to head, and although it
was an especially brutal afternoon weather-wise, the Spartans and Wolves put
on a very good show in Buford today. With both teams coming into this
matchup with unblemished region records (3-0), it figured to be a very close
contest....and it was.
The day started out well for the visitors, as one out singles by Brock
Bennett and Landon Bennett set the stage for Patrick Savages RBI double
which scored Brock and allowed the Spartans to take an early 1-0 lead. The
Wolves would return the favor in the bottom half of the second to knot the
score at 1 each. The Spartans would push another run across in the fourth,
courtesy of John Wood's RBI double which scored Patrick Savage (BB). Buford
would counter again in the bottom half of the fourth with a 2 out rally that
pushed 2 runs across to get the Wolves their first lead of the night @ 3-2.
In the sixth, still trailing 3-2, the Spartans again had a runner on and
Patrick Savage would get his second RBI of the night driving in Landon
Bennett who had reached on a fielders choice.
In the Spartans half of the seventh, with one out, Colton Chapple got things
started by reaching on an error. Coming to the plate with 2 outs and Colton
still at first, the Spartans got another defensive miscue by the Wolves to
put runners at first and second. Landon Bennett came to the plate and
delivered the go ahead RBI, driving Colton in with his single up the middle.
Freshman phenom Patrick Savage followed with a fence rattling double to
bring home Brock Bennett and Landon to give the Spartans a 6-3 lead going
into the bottom of the 7th.
But in the 7th, the Wolves would put together 6 hits to plate 4 runs and
send the Spartans home with a heartbreaking 7-6 loss. Taylor Wood went 6 1/3
innings for the Spartans, striking out 12, surrendering 7 hits and walking
2.
The Spartans (7-3, 3-1) go back to work on Tuesday as they travel to Banks
County for region contest #5.
Spartans 15 Vikings 3
Dillon Geraghty threw a complete game and John Wood had 4 rbi's as the
Spartans cruised to win #7 on the season over East Hall. On a very cold and
rainy night, Dillon held the Viking bats in check the whole way with a good
mix of fast balls and off-speed pitches, striking out 8 and surrendering
only 1 earned run. Offensively, John Wood led the way for the Spartans,
plating 2 runs in the first inning with a nice 2 out, opposite field double.
John would add to his totals later in the game with another 2 rbi double.
Freshman Mark Edwards also collected a few rbi's tonight, driving in 2 runs
late in the game. Landon Bennett continued his good work at the plate,
getting home run #3 on the season with a 2 run shot to left field.
Spartans 10-0 Rabun County
The Spartans took care of business in short order tonight, defeating the
visiting Rabun County Wildcats 10-0 in a run-rule shortened game at Hester
Field. Ryan Griffin got his second win of the season, throwing 6 innings,
surrendering only 1 hit, and striking out 7. Freshman Patrick Savage had
another good night at the plate, going 2 for 3 and driving in 3 runs. Also
picking up RBI's tonight were Lee Chapple, John Wood, Landon Bennett, Ryan
Griffin and Louis Brooks who finished off the game with a 2 run double to
right center field. Wildcat pitching walked 11 Spartans on the night. Mark
Edwards also had an excellent game at shortstop as he single handedly made
all 3 put-outs in the 4th inning.
The following stories appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution [AJC] or
Gwinnett Daily Post [Post]:
Buford's late-inning rally puts away GAC 7-6
BUFORD — Matt Hahn drove in Chase Burnette in the bottom of the seventh to
cap off a four-run rally as Buford defeated Region 8-AA baseball rival
Greater Atlanta Christian 7-6 on Friday.
Maverick Dodd had two hits and drove in three runs while Cory Allen had two
hits and an RBI for the Wolves (7-2, 4-0).
Patrick Savage was 3-for-3 with a double and four RBIs while Landon Bennett
was 2-for-3 for GAC.
Taylor Wood was strong on the mound as the junior pitched 61D3 innings and
struck out 12 batters for the Spartans. [Mar. 25 Post]
GAC 15, East Hall 3
NORCROSS — Dillon Geraghty pitched a complete game allowing one earned run
while striking out eight batters in Greater Atlanta Christian's 15-3 win
over East Hall on Thursday.
Landon Bennett was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs while John Wood went
3-for-5 with two doubles and four RBIs.
Freshman Colton Chapple had a solid night going 3-for-4 with a double for
the Spartans. [Mar. 24 Post]
GAC 15, East Hall 3: Dillon Geraghty was the winning pitcher for the
Spartans (7-2, 3-0 in 8-AA). He pitched a complete game and allowed one
earned run with eight strikeouts. Landon Bennett went 2-for-4 with a home
run and two RBIs, John Wood hit 3-for-5 with four RBIs and two doubles and
Colton Chapple went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a double. [Mar. 24 AJC]
GAC 10, Rabun County 0
NORCROSS - Greater Atlanta Christian pitcher Ryan Griffin tossed a two-hit
shutout as the Spartans (6-2) topped Rabun County 10-0 on Wednesday.
Griffin pitched all six innings of the game, striking out seven while
allowing just two hits to earn the win.
At the plate, the Spartans were led by Patrick Savage, who went 2-for-2 with
three RBIs and two runs scored and Louis Brooks, who had a two-RBI triple.
[Mar. 23 Gwinnett Daily Post]
GAC 10, Rabun County 0: The winning pitcher was Ryan Griffin. He went six
innings, allowed two hits and struck out seven. Patrick Savage hit 2-for-2
with two runs scored, a double and three RBIs. Louis Brooks, John Wood and
Landon Bennett all had extra base hits for the Spartans (6-2, 2-0 in 8-AA).
[Mar. 23 AJC]
VARSITY BASEBALL
SEASON RECORD (7-3)
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GACS 9-5 St. Pius
GACS 7-8 Holy Innocents
GACS 9-5 Eagles Landing
GACS 3-1 St. Pius
GACS 6-7 Walker
GACS 5-1 Providence Christian*
GACS 9-5 Pace Academy
GACS 10-0 Rabun County*
GACS 15-3 East Hall*
GACS 6-7 Buford*
(*Region record 3-1)
AA TOP TEN
COACHES' POLL
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1 Jeff Davis County
2 Dodge County
3 Cook County
4 Wesleyan
5 Lovett
6 Buford
7 Walker
8 Calhoun
9 Westside-Augusta
10 Pike County
[Source: www.gasports.com]
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GOLF
Head coach Gary Richey
Assistant coach Steve Tufts
LADY SPARTAN GOLFERS PLAY AT CARROLLTON INVITATIONAL TODAY
Bartlett leads GAC past Dawson County
DULUTH — Brad Bartlett shot 4-over par to lead Greater Atlanta Christian
past Dawson County 175-194 on Thursday. [Mar. 24 Post]
GAC girls roll past Dawson County
DULUTH — Katie Tufts shot a 46 to lead Greater Atlanta Christian past Dawson
County 95-114 on Thursday. [Mar. 24 Post]
GOLF SCHEDULE
Day......Date..........Opponent/Tournament.....Location....Boys / Girls
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Today! Monday March 27 Carrollton Invitational Carrollton; girls only
Tuesday March 28 Providence Christian Northwoods CC; boys & girls
Monday April 3 Atlanta Athletic Club Invitational Atlanta Athletic Club;
boys only
Fri-Sat. April 7-8 Indian Classic Vidalia; boys only
Friday April 14 Manington Tournament Calhoun; boys only
Saturday April 15 Mannington Tournament Calhoun; boys & girls
Tuesday April 18 Dawson Co. Gold Creek; boys & girls
Sat. April 22 Maple Ridge Invitational Columbus; girls only
Friday April 28 Region Tournament Gold Creek; boys & girls
Monday May 8 State Golf Boys - Rocky Creek Golf Club, Vidalia GA
Monday May 8 State Golf Girls - Vidalia Country Club, Vidalia GA
BOYS GOLF ROSTER
Name / Class
Blake Joiner - Senior
Pavle Potparic - Senior
Jonathan Hull - Senior
Patrick Howard - Junior
Brad Bartlett - Sophomore
Mark Knauss - Freshman
Nate Cho - Freshman
CJ Williams - Freshman
Justin Ernest - Freshman
GIRLS GOLF ROSTER
Name / Class
Katie Tufts - Senior
Rebekah Osteen - Senior
Lisa Licata - Sophomore
Kim Moore - Sophomore
Lauren Rogers - Freshman
Lindsay Adams - 8th grade
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BOYS LACROSSE
Head coach Corbin Wilhelmi
SPARTANS HOST DECATUR TONIGHT AT STADIUM AT 6:00PM
GAC parent Doug Curd reports:
Saturday morning the team beat a very good Pace Academy team 8 to 4 and
stopped a three game losing streak. Blake Guy scored the first GAC goal.
William Shuford had 4 and Thomas Bolton had 3. The defense of Brett Shanley,
Banks Lee, Tyler Boyd, Justin White, Ty Smith, Stephen Harber, and McLaine
Merrick played great all day in front of goalie, Drew Curd, who had a
shutout going until 4 minutes were remaining in the third quarter.
GAC Boys Lacrosse Team lost a tough one last Thursday night when Northview
avenged their earlier last second defeat from the stick of Thomas Bolton and
won 6 to 4. William Shuford had two goals and Thomas Bolton had one.
The team plays their last home game of their inaugural season today (Mar.
27) against Decatur at 6pm at the stadium. The team's record stands at 5
wins and 4 losses.
2006 Boys Lacrosse Roster
Name / Grade
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Thomas Bolton 12____McLaine Merrick 12_____Ty Smith 11______William
Shuford 11
Ryan Terrana 11_____Alex Davis 10__________Christian Fretz 10__Nate
McCarter 10
Robert Boccolucci 9__Tyler Boyd 9___________Ryan Campbell 9___Nathaniel
Einfeldt 9
Jay Jackson 9_______Jeffrey Johnson 9_______Michael Kennedy 9__Banks Lee
9
Brett Shanley 9______Andrew Starcher 9______Drew Curd 8______Ryan
Daughtery 8
Blake Guy 8_________Stephen Harber 8_______John Hattaway 8__Bryan Savage
8
Justin White 8.............Cooper Wisted 8
[reprinted from www.greateratlantachristian.org]
GIRLS LACROSSE
Head coach Gerry Hill
LADY SPARTANS UPSET CENTENNIAL; LAST HOME GAME AT STADIUM TOMORROW AT
6:00PM
Coach Hill reports:
The Lady Spartans Lacrosse team played their best overall game of the season
Friday night as they stunned the Centennial Lady Knights, 8-6. Savannah
Lazarus netted five goals while Reagan Page had a pair of goals. Lauren Sgro
added a single goal and Corbin Aiken, Meagan Thomas and Austin Macenczak
each had an assist. Katie Bolton was outstanding in goal stopping 16 of 22
shots to get her first win of the season.
Thanks to the fans who braved the freezing weather to make a lot of noise
for the Lady Spartans Friday night. The squad will play again on Tuesday
night at 6:00 at home against Starr's Mill in the final home game of the
season. Come out and show your support for these ladies as they go for two
in a row!
The Lady Spartan Lacrosse team played through the rain and lost to
Westminster last Monday night, 8-1.
2005-06 Roster
Name / Grade
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Katie Bolton 11______Stephanie Pendleton 10__Jessica Coan 10_____Meredith
Thomas 10
Paige Colgrove 10____Caroline Foster 10_______Reagan Page 10____Margie
Fisher 10
Austin Macenczak 10__Taylor Bauer 10________Laura Hobbs 10_____Kelsey
McDavid 10
Corbin Aiken 9_______Whitney Deedy 9_______Savannah Lazarus 9___Ellen
Begley 9
Lauren Sgro 9________Megan Thomas 9
[reprinted from www.greateratlantachristian.org]
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BOYS SOCCER
Head Coach: Thom Jacquet
Assistant Coach: Joe Aaron, Sean Wickham
Trainer: Chad Dybdahl
SPARTANS BEAT WESLEYAN 2-1
SPARTANS HONOR BUFORD'S EDGAR ARROYO AFTER INJURY
By Will Hammock, Sports Editor
Mar. 23 Gwinnett Daily Post
In a way, I know exactly how Buford soccer player Edgar Arroyo feels.
A little more than 16 years ago (man, I'm old), I broke my leg in a soccer
match during my sophomore year of high school. Six months later, I broke the
same leg again, this time the tibia and the fibula. That's when I took up
golf.
It will be a month on Friday since Arroyo broke his right leg during the
Wolves' 2-1 win over Berkmar. His injury was more gruesome than mine because
the bone broke the skin, but the mental issues are the same ones I faced
back then - the questions of "Will I ever play soccer again?" or "If I do
play, will I be the same as before?"
To make it worse, the break came one day before his birthday, which he spent
in ICU, part of a five-day hospital stay.
"I knew when it broke, I knew my senior year was over," Arroyo said. "I
didn't feel any pain or anything at first. I just was yelling, ';Soccer's
over. Soccer's over.' It's hard because soccer's such a big part of my
life."
Arroyo himself is a big part of a young Buford soccer program, off to its
best start ever at 8-3. A key team leader, injured or not, he also was the
Wolves' go-to guy as a center midfielder. A relentless worker, he was the
guy running extra laps, the guy getting his teammates motivated.
Now he only motivates off the field, but his teammates clearly want to do
well for him. They wear wristbands in his honor and their game-day shirts
sport his No. 11. They autographed the Berkmar game ball for him.
He's also gotten well wishes from other schools. Thom Jacquet, the coach of
rival Greater Atlanta Christian, had his players sign a sweatshirt and give
it to Arroyo, who was born in Mexico but moved to Buford as a 5-year-old.
The support has helped him through the early stages of the tough road to
recovery - the initial mental questions, the two surgeries (the latter to
put two rods in his leg) and the temporary use of a wheelchair. Now he faces
four to five months of no use of the leg, followed by rehabilitation.
Arroyo, also the kicker for Buford's football team, hoped to play college
soccer and appeared headed that way. Hopefully some college will still offer
that chance when he's back to 100 percent.
"Edgar's just a kid that loves the game," Buford coach Brandon Manders said.
"He can still have a great comeback story. He has that kind of heart, that
kind of will."
SPARTAN BOYS
SOCCER RECORD (6-6-1)
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GACS 2-0 Grady
GACS 2-3 Savannah Country Day
GACS 1-3 Aquinas
GACS 1-4 Lovett
GACS 2-5 Walker
GACS 6-1 East Hall
GACS 4-0 Gainesville
GACS 0-2 Johnson
GACS 5-1 Buford
GACS 1-1 Westminster [tie]
GACS 1-2 Providence Christian
GACS 1-0 Lumpkin County [by forfeit]
GACS 2-1 Wesleyan
TOP TEN POLL AA/A BOYS
1. Aquinas
2. Walker
3. Pace Academy
4. Lovett
5. Savannah Country Day
6. Providence Christian
7. Holy Innocents
8. Calhoun
9. Paideia
10. Buford
[Source: SoccerInfo.com]
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GIRLS SOCCER
Head Coach: Troy Bendickson
Assistant Coach: Amanda Cost
Trainer: Chad Dybdahl
LADY SPARTANS UPSET #5-RANKED WESLEYAN
GAC 1, Wesleyan 0
NORCROSS — Greater Atlanta Christian defeated Region 8-AA rival Wesleyan 1-0
on Friday.
Sarah Gwyn had the decisive goal with nine minutes remaining in the second
half for the Spartans (7-6, 4-1). Gillian Potts had 11 saves in goal for
GAC. [Mar. 25 Post]
COACH BENDICKSON REPORTS:
Congratulations to the Lady Spartan Varsity Soccer team for their region win
over Lakeview Academy 11-1 [Tuesday] night. Sarah Brummett led the way with
4 goals, followed by Whitney Adams with 2. Sarah Gwyn, Sammy Abrahart,
Kristin Frederickson, Megan Klenke, and Julio Stephens all added a goal.
GAC girls 11, Lakeview Academy 1
GAINESVILLE — Sarah Brummett scored four goals and Whitney Adams added two
more as Greater Atlanta Christian thumped Lakeview Academy 11-1 on Tuesday.
Sammy Abrahart, Sarah Gwyn, Megan Klenke, Kristin Frederickson and Julio
Stephens each added one goal for GAC (6-6, 3-1) while Gwyn picked up three
assists. [Mar. 22 Gwinnett Daily Post]
Lady Spartans
Soccer Record (7-6)
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GACS 1-2 Grady
GACS 4-1 St. Vincent's Academy
GACS 1-2 Evans
GACS 0-1 Westminster
GACS 2-10 Woodward
GACS 2-0 North Hall
GACS 9-0 East Hall
GACS 0-2 Gainesville
GACS 12-0 Hebron Christian
GACS 11-3 Buford
GACS 0-4 Providence Christian
GACS 11-1 Lakeview Academy
GACS 1-0 Wesleyan
TOP TEN POLL AA/A GIRLS:
1. Lovett
2. Providence Christian
3. Decatur
4. Walker
5. Wesleyan
6. Holy Innocents
7. Pace Academy
8. Galloway
9. Calhoun
10. Paideia
[Source: SoccerInfo.com]
JV SOCCER
The JV soccer girls beat Wesleyan 3-1 Thursday in a cold and rainy match on
their fields. Goals were scored by Madeline Barker, Kate Thornton, and
Elise Martin. The girls play Marist on Tuesday at home at 5:00. [Mar. 24 JH
Announcements]
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TENNIS
Head coach Dana Davis
Coach Davis reports:
Congratulations to the tennis teams who had outstanding showings in the
Buckhead Rotary Tennis Tournament this past weekend. The girls defeated
Savannah Country Day Friday night and Brookstone Saturday morning. In the
finals our girls lost a tough 3-2 match to Darlington School to come in
second in the tournament.
Our guys defeated Oconee Co Friday night and Athens Academy Saturday
morning. Saturday was a rematch of last year's state finals as we played
Pace Academy. Our guys won by the score of 4-1 to come in first place in the
tournament. Both varsity teams play Athens Academy at home this afternoon
after school. Come watch some great tennis. [Mar. 27 SH Announcements]
BOYS TENNIS: GAC wins Buckhead Invitational
ATLANTA — Greater Atlanta Christian defeated Pace Academy in the finals of
the Buckhead Rotary Invitational 4-1 on Saturday.
Spartans defeated Oconee County 3-1 in the first round and Athens Academy
3-0 in the second round to make it to the championship match. [Mar. 26 Post]
GAC wins division of Buckhead Rotary
The Greater Atlanta Christian boys team won the B Division of the Buckhead
Rotary Tournament to raise its record to 12-1.
The Spartans blanked both Oconee County and Athens Academy 3-0 before
earning the tournament title with a 4-1 win over Pace Academy. GAC plays
today at home against Athens Academy. [Mar. 27 AJC]
GAC girls knocked off in championship bracket
The Greater Atlanta Christian girls (10-3) downed Savannah Country Day and
Brookstone by identical 3-0 scores before falling 3-2 to Brookstone School
in the championship bracket of the Buckhead Rotary Tournament. [Mar. 27 AJC]
GIRLS TENNIS: Lady Spartans finish second
ATLANTA — Greater Atlanta Christian defeated Savannah Country Day 3-0 and
Brookstone 3-0 but lost to Darlington 3-2 in the finals of the Buckhead
Rotary Invitational on Friday. [Mar. 26 Post]
Thanks to GAC parent Karen Loyd for providing the photo below from the
Granger Invitational.
She writes:
I wanted to send you a picture of the GACS boys tennis team immediately
following their win at the Granger Invitational Tennis "TOURNAMENT OF
CHAMPIONS" in LaGrange, GA on March 10-11. Dillon Loyd at 1 Singles, Chad
Day at 2 singles, and Will Lewis at 3 singles, along with the 1 Doubles team
of Michael Hutchinson and Kyle Walker and 2 Doubles team of Mason Deal and
Patrick Travers, anchored the Spartans throughout the tournament. The
Spartans defeated 5A Lowndes County 4-0, 4A Columbus High School 3-0, 3A
Dunwoody High School 3-0, and 5A Kell High School 3-0 on their road to
victory!
VARSITY TENNIS SCHEDULE
Day.....Date.....Opponent.....Location
Today! Monday 3/27 Athens Academy at GACS
Tuesday 4/11 Pace at GACS
Monday 4/17 Region Tournament Begins at Buford
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TRACK & FIELD
Head coach Brad Kinser
Coach Kinser reports:
Congratulations to the track team for a good showing at the first day of the
Gwinnett County meet. Annalise Peters won the pole vault and set a new
county record. She jumped 11'6" and the old record was 10' 0". The only
other 1st place of the day was Hope Wooster in the JV discus throw. Several
runners qualified for today's finals starting at 4:00 PM at Mill Creek.
[Mar. 27 SH Announcements]
ANNALISE PETERS SETS POLE VAULT RECORD AT GWINNETT COUNTY MEET
By Brandon Brigman, Staff Writer
Mar. 26 Gwinnett Daily Post
HOSCHTON — It was a great day for pole vaulters Cameron Cheek and Annalise
Peters at the Gwinnett County Track and Field Championships. Not only did
the duo win county titles, but they also set county records on Saturday.
It had been nearly an hour after all the varsity fields events were done,
leaving Cheek with the stage all to himself at his home field at Mill Creek
High School. After outlasting his toughest competition in Parkview's Michael
Martin and Greater Atlanta Christian's Michael Hughes, Cheek made his
assault on the county record book.
After two misses at 15-9, the junior got some advice from his coach and on
the third try Cheek cleared 15-9 to shatter the old county meet record of
14-0 set back in 1992.
"I'm so excited, I finally PRed," Cheek said. "I've been stuck at 15-6 for a
while and today things just clicked. I think the tail winds really helped."
Cheek's record is the all-time best for any Gwinnett athlete in the pole
vault at any venue.
GAC's Peters had one goal going into the Gwinnett County Track and Field
Championships — she wanted to beat her personal best in the pole vault.
The GAC senior did that and more, setting the new mark at 11-6 to claim the
county title.
"I'm excited about the record. I always compete against myself wherever I
go," Peters said. "I just try to jump as high as I can."
Peters won the pole vault championship her sophomore year, but last year did
not compete. In Saturday's meet, Peters' goal was to clear 11-0, which was
the old county mark set last year by Dacula's Erica Penk and Brookwood's
Kelly Bridges. Penk finished in second with a mark of 10-6 and after Peters
cleared 11-6 she went for it all at 12-1.
Peters nearly cleared 12-1 on her second try and on her third try she tipped
the bar, failing raise the county mark again, but leaving her with another
goal this season.
"If you do it all in one day then there is nothing to look forward to,"
Peters joked. "I guess that's my goal for the next meet."
In addition to Cheek's and Peters' record-setting marks, Israel Machovec set
the county record in the shot put with a throw of 59-6.5. The senior also
won the discus with a throw of 174-9.
On the girls side, Collins Hill's Jackie Drouin set the county record in the
1,600 with a time of 4: 59.24, which is the fastest in the state this season.
Dacula's Eve and Israel Machovec and Collins Hill's Nicole Okolo were the
only three athletes of the day to win two events.
Okolo's titles in the triple jump and long jump are the first for the junior
in those events, but likely won't be the last for her at the Championships
as she's the favorite for the 100 hurdles on Monday when the meet resumes
with the track finals.
"I thought I'd win. I was well prepared and really focused. I had my eye on
the prize today," Okolo said. "There's a lot of really good athletes at the
meet, and I'm just excited to compete in such a great meet like this."
Okolo won the triple jump with a jump of 37-5 and the long jump with a mark
of 17-6.
Machovec was the defending champion in the discus and was looking to claim
her second county title with a record performance, but was unable to keep
her longest throw inbound.
"It feels really good, but I was a little disappointed in my discus throw,"
Machovec said. "My goal was for 140 and I had one good throw, but it went
out of sector."
The sophomore finished with a throw of 131-5 to take the discus title and
won the shot put with a mark of 40-11.
In the high jump, the boys and girls county record was challenged, but
neither jumper was able to break the mark. Providence's Daniel Averso missed
at 6-10.25, but still won the boys high jump with a jump of 6-8.25 . Melanie
Trumbo from Brookwood settled for 5-4 in the girls high jump after not being
able to clear 5-6.
Collins Hill's Nathan Frasier won the boys 1,600-meter run with a time of
4:25.15, T.J. Holiday from Norcross took the long jump title with a jump of
19-9, and Shiloh's Donald Taylor won the triple jump with a jump of 42-4.
At the end of the first day with all the field events complete, Collins Hill
led in the boys and girls team standings. Dacula was second followed by
Grayson and Norcross on the boys side. In the girls, Dacula, Brookwood and
Norcross were behind the Eagles.
SPARTAN BOYS WIN GACS INVITATIONAL ON MARCH 18
Mar. 21 AJC
Several double-winners highlighted Saturday's Greater Atlanta Christian
School Invitational in Norcross, but perhaps the most outstanding
performance was turned in by Providence Christian's Daniel Averso.
Averso cleared a season-high 6 feet, 10 inches in the high jump, the top
performance of the season in Georgia. His winning height was a half-foot
better than the second-place competitor.
Greater Atlanta Christian boys and Decatur girls won the team championships
in the 14-school meet.
The host Spartans were led by Justin Schneider, who won the 800 (1:58.13)
and 1,600 meters (4:30.09), and was second in the high jump (6-4). Hunter
Treadway won the 110 hurdles (15.29) and was second in the 300 hurdles
(40.98). Frank Bolling was second behind Schneider in the 800 (1:59.80) and
1,600 (4:32.22). Michael Hughes placed second in the 100 (11.36) and pole
vault (15-0). Meko McCray was second in the long jump (20-10) and third in
the triple jump (40-8 3/4)...
Track & Field
Varsity/JV Schedule...Day...Date...Opponent...Location...Participants
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Today! Monday 3/27 Gwinnett Co. Meet at Mill Creek HS; Varsity boys & girls
Saturday 4/1 GACS pole vaulters Annalise Peters & Michael Hughes at Mobile
Challenge of Champions
Tuesday 4/11 Wesleyan at Wesleyan; All Boys and Girls
Friday 4/14 Spartan Classic at GACS; Top 2 Boys and Girls
Thursday 4/20 Buford at Buford; All Boys and Girls
Monday-Tuesday 4/24-25 Girls Region at GACS; Qualifiers
Monday-Tuesday 5/1-2 Boys Region at Buford; Qualifiers
Thursday-Saturday 5/4-6 Girls State Meet at Albany; Qualifiers
Thursday-Saturday 5/11-13 Boys State Meet at Jefferson; Qualifiers
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BASKETBALL
2006 ALL-STATE TEAMS: D'NAY DANIELS SELECTED FOR CLASS AA FIRST TEAM
Mar. 24 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mr. Basketball: Javaris Crittenton, Southwest Atlanta Christian
Miss Basketball: Maya Moore, Collins Hill
CLASS AA GIRLS
• Player of the Year: Ashley Houts, Dade Co.
• Coach of the Year: Jan Azar, Wesleyan
FIRST TEAM
Ashley Houts, Dade Co., 5-6, Sr.
D'Nay Daniels, GAC, 5-8, Jr. Also, Georgia Sports Writers Association,
Lauren Falohun, Pace, 5-9, Sr.
Janae' Stokes, Vidalia, 5-7, Sr.
Carolyn Whitney, Wesleyan, 5-8, Sr.
SECOND TEAM
Kimberly Jones, Appling Co., 6-1, Sr.
Kimberly Gay, Dodge Co., 6-2, Jr.
Eboni Fields, Laney, 5-5, Sr.
Kadedra Evans, Screven Co., 6-1, Jr.
Le Le LeSeur, Wesleyan, 5-11, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION: Kiara Swanier, GAC;
Kayla Parks, Banks Co.; Christine Hollander, Calhoun; Sarah Delk, Wesleyan;
Stephanie Sosebee, Dawson Co.; Lisa Coleman, East Hall; Alexis Rogers, Holy
Innocents'; Keyarria Amey, Greenville; Kendra McMichael, Lamar Co.; Jasmine
McKinney, Laney; Porschia Hadley, Macon Co.; Kayla Evans, Model; Kylee
Marx-Booth, Holy Innocents'; Megan Elliott, Pace; Jennifer Gabby Simon,
Screven Co.
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GHSA NEWS
PROPOSAL WOULD SHIFT TENNIS FROM SPRING TO FALL SEASON
By DAVID PURDUM
Mar. 21 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Georgia High School Association is considering moving the tennis season
from the spring to the fall. At the suggestion of coaches from Region 6-AA,
Atlanta Public Schools athletics coordinator Fred Price made the proposal at
last Monday's GHSA Executive Committee meeting. The proposal was voted down,
but Price asked that a survey be taken to determine the feelings of the
state's coaches. The surveys have been sent out with an April 15 deadline
for receiving responses.
Price said some coaches think they would have a larger pool of athletes to
choose from during the fall. He also said that daylight-saving time will
help conserve energy by limiting the amount of time lights are needed.
The change would help alleviate some player conflicts that occur during the
more prestigious United States Tennis Association spring season. USTA
tournaments offer a higher level of competition and more exposure.
"I've never had a college contact me about a girl because of how she played
in a high school event," Brookwood girls tennis coach Angie McLane said. "If
they are going to consider playing in college, they need to play in the USTA
tournaments."
With the USTA season conflicting, often players have to make a difficult
decision about which events to attend. McLane said her top players take
turns playing in the USTA tournaments and the high school matches.
Coaches like Brookwood boys coach Heath Hinton, who also coaches football,
also would be affected by the shift of seasons.
"For personal reasons, I would rather see it stay in the spring," Hinton
said. "I enjoy coaching both sports. But if more kids would get involved and
play tennis if it was in the fall, then obviously that would be a good
thing."
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THE BEST OF GAC ANNOUNCEMENTS [reprinted from
www.greateratlantachristian.org]
Two of our Lady Spartan basketball players were recognized by the AJC for
their outstanding performances this year. D'Nay Daniels was named to the
AJC First-Team All- State Team and Kiara Swanier was named Honorable Mention
All-State. These are outstanding honors and please congratulate these girls
for this recognition.
Today [Mar. 27], Page Love, a sports nutritionist with Nutri Fit Sport
Therapy, Inc., will be on our campus to discuss the very popular and
sometimes controversial topic of sports nutrition. This event is open to all
GACS families. This will be a great opportunity for athletes and parents to
learn the latest about sports nutrition. This event will take place in the
Church Auditorium at 7:30. It is sponsored by the Spartan Football Mom's
Club.
All Ladies of GACS are invited to the L.A.C.E. General Meeting/Dessert and
Coffee on Tuesday, March 28th at 1:00pm. It will be held in the Wista
Worthen Room in the Student/Family Center and the speaker will be GACS
counselor, Donna Holladay. She will speak on the life and challenges of
today's students in our society. Reservations are not necessary…just come
and enjoy tasty desserts, fun fellowship, and door prizes!
From the desk of TIM VICK: GOODWILL TO ALL MEN
There is an XL black Wilson's leather jacket in my office. It was left in
the Bradford gym during basketball season and no one has claimed it. Should
no one claim it soon…it will be sent to Goodwill.
From the desk of DR. MISTY OVERMAN:
GAC has invited the founder of the first anti-porn site called xxxchurch.com
to speak to our high school students on guarding their hearts and minds.
They understand that this poison can hook them in just 3 days to a
pornography addiction. With facts and awareness, students can become more
cautious of its long-term effects and devastation. Their "edgy" lingo and
methods may seem drastic to you, but I assure you, they speak clearly, the
language that the children understand and are faced with daily.
I invite you, our junior high parents, to attend a parent session on April
13th following the high school presentation at 2:00. While it is as
important to talk with our junior high students as our high school students,
it is a subject we must broach carefully and appropriately. Our current plan
is to have a specific time with high school mentors and the 8th grade boys a
few days after the high school presentation. These students will be guided
through a discussion. If you have questions, feel free to email Dr. Overman,
Rebekah Gilliard, Chaplin Jon Owen or Community Relations Director, Jill
Morris. Please see our website for updates regarding this event on April
13th.
From the desk of JILL MORRIS:
You are all invited to the new Aquatic Center groundbreaking on Thursday,
March 30th at 1:00pm.
We are also excited. With 11 lanes, a seating area, locker rooms, wet
classroom and offices, our new facility will be awesome. All students in
Elementary and Junior High are being asked to attend. All swimmers on the
Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity team are asked to attend. Village
and Senior High schedules were in conflict with this time, but with limited
space, the conflict worked out for the best. The ceremony will be short –
but memorable for a team that has managed two top finishes in the state for
boys and girls since 2002 and girls that have taken 3rd or 4th in A-AAAA at
the Georgia State Championship since 2003.
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GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SPARTAN GOLF CLASSIC
Monday, April 24, 2006
A benefit golf tournament on behalf of GACS Athletics
Berkeley Hills Country Club
2300 Pond Road
Duluth, GA 30096
Fee includes greens fee, cart fee, range balls, boxed lunch, and tournament
gifts
Additional opportunities include longest drive, closest to the pin,
putting contest (chance to win $10,000), and mulligans (2 @ $30 per player)
Awards given to top three teams
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:30 a.m.
Registration Begins
Driving Range Opens
Continental Breakfast Available
10:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start
Post Tournament
Awards Presentation
Door Prizes
Hors d'oeuvres
Sponsorship Opportunities
Tournament Level – ($5,000) Includes: foursome, exclusive recognition,
premium gifts
Gold Level – ($2,500) Includes: foursome, prominent recognition, premium
gifts
Red Level – ($1,500) Includes: twosome, recognition, tournament gifts
Tournament and Sponsorship Contact: Pat Rising @ 678-407-4655 and
psrchfc@earthlink.net
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2006 SCHOOL CALENDAR
March 31 Grandparents' Day (noon dismissal)
April 3-7 Spring Break
April 24 Spartan Golf Classic
April 28 Junior/Senior Banquet
May 5 Celebration Dinner
May 25 Commencement
August 10 GACS registration
August 14 First day of school
See the school calendar online at
http://63.243.64.130:84/default/d01/01/2006?display=M&style=B&positioning=A
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| KING'S GATE THEATRE
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| May 11-13............COMEDY OF ERRORS
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SPARTAN PHOTOS ONLINE
Martin Photography link
http://martinphotography.morephotos.com/mp_includes/index.asp
Gwinnett Daily Post link
http://gwinnettdailypost.mycapture.com/mycapture/index.asp?view=yes&groupingid=2649
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SPARTAN PHOTO GALLERY BELOW
1. Varsity boys tennis team pictured with championship trophy from the March
11 Granger Invitational; (front row): Kyle Walker, Chad Day, Michael
Hutchinson, Coach Brad Schultz, and Mason Deal; (back row): Dillon Loyd,
Will Lewis, Billy Haberstroh, Justin Lumsden, and Patrick Travers. [photo by
Karen Loyd]
2-3. Ryan Griffin pitches for second win of the season against Rabun County
last Wednesday.
4. Hirsute Coach Cliff Shelton directs traffic at third base.
5. Lee Chapple (#20) is safe at second base.
6. Nine stop-action photos show Ryan Griffin's pitching mechanics against
Rabun County.
7. Frank Bolling (far right) accepts his bronze medal for his finish in the
1,600 meter run.
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