Maybe the title of this article is premature, but with Imani Davis slated to graduate next semester, Michael Perkins is definitely a 2021 back to look out for during the 2020 season. I know, I know, the 2019 season is not even over with, and Chapel Hills biggest game of the season looms this Friday
Alert! Put Westlake’s Jimmy Inman on your Radar
Westlake has put together a solid season this year going 5-3 with a tough strength of schedule, and junior quarterback Jimmy Inman is a big reason why. His efficiency has been excellent thru 8 games, completing 67% of his passes on 78 attempts for 816 yards and 7 touchdowns while only throwing one interception too.
The King’s Ransom for Turnovers
A real breakout senior this year has been Ja’Orcie Ransom, a defensive back out of Harlem. The 2020 prospect sports a 5’10” frame and has shown outstanding athleticism during the 2019 season with several highlight interceptions that is sure to grab recruiters’ attention. Last weekend, Ransom made another highlight play, and it earned the #2
Quinn’s Recruitment Heating Up
Lowndes junior TJ Quinn is one of those 2021 recruits that you just might want to know for the upcoming recruiting cycle. It doesn’t take an eye for talent to see the 2021 student-athlete is going to be college program’s radar, in fact, he already holds two offers. “I have 2 offers: one from Virginia
Stanfield a Stalwart on the Defensive Line
Taking home last week’s top play is Bryce Stanfield out of Harrison high school – the junior had over 2800 votes in just 24 hours, which to my knowledge is a record on the website. The versatile defensive linemen out of Harrison has a big time motor, and last week’s play was a perfect example
Freshman Head & Shoulders Above His Peers
Rarely do you see a freshman making an impact like Jackson Head at the tight end position, but take a gander of his midseason film, and you will realize the 2023 student-athlete is a prospect to know. In fact, just last Friday Head made one of the most spectacular plays of the 2019 season. The
Clements Cements Himself as an Impact Player
Junior year has proven a few things for Caleb Celments out of Heritage high school. The Conyers product has amounted 23 receptions on the year for a total of 316 yards and two touchdowns on the season. With out a doubt the most exciting play of the season came last Friday where Clements ran
Jacob Reynolds: Heart Over Height
Bremen started the year off with a few hiccups, they lost to two top 10 teams to start off the season; one in their own classification in Rabun County, and the other against Class A Public’s Bowdon. It was an inauspicious start for the Blue Devils, who lived comfortable in our top 10 during the
Sophomore Carmichael in Recruiting Driver Seat
Another Class of 2022 athlete who made a top play last weekend was Carrollton’s Terrell Carmichael. The 6’1″ 187 lbs. sophomore was standing around midfield for a return, but a slick rugby punt had the ball tumbling down to the 30-yard line. The speedy-sophomore tracked the bouncing oval to the 30-yard line where he secured
Martin Startin’ Sophomore Year With a Bang
Antonio Martin Jr. was a 2022 running back that first stepped onto the varsity lineup a year ago for Langston Hughes team that was desperate for some offensive production. The shifty-yet-powerful back took those strong offensive exploits from his freshman year, then internalized that momentum into the offseason where he made some nice improvements physically.
Jack Ferguson against the Offense
Last season, Jack Ferguson was one of the leading tacklers in 7-A totaling around 140, so for an encore, the senior was going to have to find new ways to one-up an already tremendous high school career. Well, last Friday’s game certainly did just that. In a low scoring slug-fest between Kennesaw Mt. where neither
Big Manns on Campus
Going into last Friday’s game against Cherokee, Jackson Manns was leading his county and was 8th in the state with over 514 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns. At night’s end, he remained firmly at the top in the country by over 100 yards, but now has extra notoriety around campus after the big play he
Hines Shines During Senior Year
Last Friday, Jaquavious Hines made one of the top plays in the state of Georgia where he ran a seam route down the middle of the field, and made an adjustment that had everyone at the stadium with their mouth agape after he came down with the football. The senior had his man beat, but
Coley Starting Senior Year Strong
After the loss of key playmakers from their 2018 squad, Dodge County has been looking for new athletes to step up their game, and senior Nathan Coley has certainly done just that making plays on both sides. Whether he is on offense at slot back, on defense at cornerback or even returning kicks on special
Rockdale’s McMillan a Diamond in the Rough
Jaionte McMillan knew last Friday’s matchup was going to be a tough one. Heading into the game, Dacula was one of the top 5 teams in 6-A and had been read-hot beating several 7-A teams already in the 2019 season. Going up against a team like Dacula, the 5’11” 185 lbs. senior defensive back was
Waldrop’s Walk-off Touchdown Secures Huge Win
One of the biggest rivalry games in the state is the well-known annual showdown between Carrollton vs Rome. Each year the game is heated, and last weekend’s was no different, in fact, it was one for the ages that resulted in a dramatic 24-20 finish in favor of Carrollton. For the entire game Carrolton held
Playmaking Prospect Patrick Pedall Pops
After making All Conference his junior year and All-State honorable mention even, 6’1″ 173 lbs. senior Patrick Pedall was looking to continue to build on last season’s success, and at the start of his senior year, that certainly looks to be the case. “My goals are to have a great and versatile senior season both
Brownlee Shakes N’ Bakes the Defense
Last weekend, KT Brownlee had a remarkable run against Pike County that went for 40 yards, and was so explosive, that he practically took all of the oxygen out of the stadium. Seriously, the senior made one of the higher degree of difficulty runs we have seen all year, and broke too many tackles to
King Looking for Championship Crown
Aalijah King out of Griffin has been a steady figure in their backfield the last few years. Standing at about 5’10”, and over 200 lbs., the powerful senior back can carry the rock, but also shows some of the best hands out of the backfield in the state. The Griffin coaching staff trust those hands
Game-Winning Gamble Pays Off
There was only 12 seconds left on the clock for Fitzgerald in the 4th quarter against their rival Upson-Lee. The Hurricanes were trailing 18-14, and the ball was lined up at the midfield mark. With only a play or two left in the game, Fitzgerald needed a miraculous play in order to win, and what
Colleges Soon to Laud After Claude
Grayson took down a top 5 team in the country last week in Marietta winning 28-14, and one huge reason is junior defensive back Jibrahn Claude’s play. Securing multiple interceptions against one of the best passing attacks in the country, Claude had a signature moment in his early varsity starting career, and put his Ram
Senior Wave at Beach led by Wells
Senior quarterback Jaylen Wells came off a junior year where he only played part of the season, but still mustered a quality season none the less. “Last year, I threw for nearly 1,000 yards and only played in 6 games due to injuries,” Wells explained. We are just a game into his senior year, and
Speedy Hawes is Electrifying
As a sophomore, Zalon Hawes showed some real ability as a returner for his Lakeside-Evans squad with several near-explosive plays that where just wick away from going kaboom – ie. a touchdown. Another year developing his game has led to even better results for Hawes, and just last weekend, the speedy 2021 receiver broke off
Time to Buy High on Costlow
Last weekend Hunter Costlow led his top ranked Jones County team over Northside Warner Robins by the tune of 56-33, shocking a lot pundits across the state in the process. The outcome will grab anyone’s attention. A 5-A team beating up on last year’s 6-A runner-up is no easy task, but when you have a
Dutchtown’s Nelson an Impact Junior
Shamar Nelson is a 2021 slot receiver that has made his fair share of impact plays for his Dutchtown team the last few years. The ultra-quick athlete has excellent running instincts, making defenders whiff in the open field on a regular basis that draws excitement any time he touches the football. Last week, Nelson made