March 1-2, 2013
2013 statE semifinals | 3
a word from the
executive director
semifinals schedule
girls
Hello, GHSA Basketball Fans!
T
here will be great basketball played this
weekend with the Semifinal match-ups at
fine venues throughout the state of Georgia.
With the addition of another classification, there
was a need to separate the semifinal games from
the championships games. This is the final hurdle for getting to the championship game.
The players and coaches have worked
hard all year to get to this point in the season.
Many of you have supported these teams in
various ways this season, and that is an important part of the success of these teams. The
GHSA hopes you will enjoy your experience
at these games, and that you will demonstrate
the highest levels of sportsmanship as you
cheer on your team in a positive way.
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The GHSA is grateful for the great venues in which these games are played, and we
want to thank the administrators for working to make these games special. The GHSA
wants to thank the large number of volunteer
workers who serve at these games to make
them flow smoothly. Finally, we also want to
thank our corporate partners and preferred
vendors who enable the GHSA to produce
these post-season events.
AAAAAA | March 2 *
AAAAA | March 2 *
AAAA | March 2 *
AAA | March 2
Langston Hughes 4:00 PM
vs. Norcross
North Cobb
7:00 PM
vs. North Gwinnett
Games will be played
at Georgia Tech
Effingham Co. 4:00 PM
vs. Miller Grove
Forest Park vs. 7:00 PM
SW DeKalb
Games will be played at
Kennesaw State University
Mary Persons vs. 4:00 PM
Sandy Creek
Jonesboro 7:00 PM
vs. Columbia
Games will be played at
Fort Valley State University
SW Macon vs. 4:00 PM
Dawson County
Chapel Hill
7:00 PM
vs. St. Pius X
Games will be played at
Armstrong State University
AA | March 1 *
A-Public | March 1 *
A-Private | March 1 *
Laney vs. Kendrick
4:00 PM
Thomasville vs. 7:00 PM
Wesleyan
Games will be played at
Georgia College &
State University
Gordon Lee vs. 4:00 PM
Towns County
Randolph-Clay vs. 7:00 PM
Wilkinson County
Games will be played at
Fort Valley State University
St. Francis vs. 4:00 PM
Calvary Day
Holy Innocents’ vs. 7:00 PM
SW Atlanta Christian
Games will be played at
Kennesaw State University
AAAAAA | March 2 *
AAAAA | March 2 *
AAAA | March 2 *
AAA | March 2
Hillgrove
5:30 PM
vs. Wheeler
North Cobb
8:30 PM
vs. Norcross
Games will be played
at Georgia Tech
Effingham Co.
5:30 PM
vs. Gainesville
Northside, Col. 8:30 PM
vs. Miller Grove
Games will be played at
Kennesaw State University
Statesboro
5:30 PM
vs. Columbia
Eagles Landing 8:30 PM
vs. South Atlanta
Games will be played at
Fort Valley State University
Johnson, Savannah 5:30 PM
vs. North Hall
Savannah vs. Buford
8:30 PM
Games will be played at
Armstrong State University
AA | March 1 *
A-Public | March 1 *
A-Private | March 1 *
Bleckley Co. vs. Jordan 5:30 PM
Laney vs. GAC
8:30 PM
Games will be played at
Georgia College &
State University
Portal vs. Wilcox Co. 5:30 PM
Jenkins Co. 8:30 PM
vs. Wilkinson Co.
Games will be played at
Fort Valley State University
Aquinas vs. St. Francis 5:30 PM
Greenforest 8:30 PM
vs. Athens Christian
Games will be played at
Kennesaw State University
* Games will be video
streamed live on GHSA.tv
boys
Cordially yours,
Dr. Ralph E. Swearngin Jr.
GHSA Executive Director
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The 2013 Georgia High School Association Basketball Semifinals Guide
is published by Score Media, a division of Score Atlanta, in conjunction
with the GHSA. The guide was designed by DJ Galbiati, edited by Stephen
Black and Fletcher Proctor, information provided by the GHSA and photos
on the cover and inside the guide are courtesy of Ty Freeman. For more
information on Score Media, go to Scoreatl.com or call 404-256-1572.
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* Games will be video
streamed live on GHSA.tv
Great Basketball Action!
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R2 #1 Druid Hills
Brunswick
R1 #2 Brunswick
Hillgrove
Boys AAAAAA
R1 #1 Tift County
Tift County
R3 #3 Westlake
North Cobb
R3 #1 Tri Cities
R4 #1 North Cobb
Hillgrove
North Cobb
R4 #2 Hillgrove
Feb. 22-23
Georgia Tech 5:30 pm
Macon Centreplex 8:45 pm
Georgia Tech 8:30 pm
march 2
March 9
March 2
Feb. 26-27
R2 #3 Morrow
Feb. 26-27
R8 #1 Shiloh
R7 #1 Norcross
Peachtree Ridge
Norcross
R7 #2 Peachtree Ridge
Wheeler
R8 #2 Archer
Norcross
R5 #1 Wheeler
R6 #1 Alpharetta
Wheeler
Berkmar
R7 #3 Meadowcreek
R8 #3 Berkmar
R2 #1 Alcovy
R1 #1 Tift County
GIRLs AAAAAA
Valdosta
R1 #2 Valdosta
Langston Hughes
Tift County
R2 #2 Newton County
North Cobb
R3 #1 Langston Hughes
R4 #1 North Cobb
Langston Hughes
North Cobb
R1 #3 Colquitt County
Feb. 22-23
feb. 22-23
Georgia Tech 4:00 pm
Macon Centreplex 7:00 pm
R2 #3 Rockdale County
Georgia Tech 7:00 pm
Feb. 26-27March 2March 9March 2
Feb. 26-27
R8 #1 Parkview
Feb. 22-23
R7 #1 North Gwinnett
Norcross
North Gwinnett
R7 #2 Norcross
R8 #2 Archer
North Gwinnett
Norcross
R5 #1 Cherokee
R6 #1 Alpharetta
Cherokee
Alpharetta
R6 #2 North Forsyth
R8 #3 Central Gwinnett
CL ASS A A A A A A ROSTERS
hillgrove
Head Coach: Ed Morris
No.Name
3
Aren Screen
4
Shamari Southwell
5
B.J. Brown
10
Myles Johnson
11
Kyle Castlin
12
Keith Ray
15
Jordan Sexton
20
Jeremy James
21
Jonathan James
22
Jourdan Julian
23
John Franklin
30
T’Dre Dade
32
Dajon Fuller
33
Brandon Schick
42
Aaron Bailey
boys
Pos. Gr.
PG
12
PG
12
PF
11
SG
11
SF
11
PF
11
PG
12
SF
11
SF
12
SG
10
PF
12
PG
10
PF
11
SF
10
PF
11
north cobb
Head Coach: Terry Gorsuch
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Dennis Young-Coleman
G
12
2
Lee Moore
F
12
3
Jon Beausejour
W
12
4
Jordan Neff
C
12
5
Saxon Steele G
12
11
Noah Cotton
G
11
12
Micah Woodard G
11
21 Devin Everage
W
12
22
Jordan Aflolabi
F
11
23
Leon Jordan
G
12
24
Austin Jacobs
W
12
32
Kenny Ume
F
9
33
Trey Williams
F
10
42
Daniel Beausejour
F
11
Wheeler
Head Coach: Douglas Lipscomb
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
2
Jerron Love PG
10
3
Malik Abdur-Rahim SF
11
4
Daniel Giddens C
10
10
Austin Smoak PG
12
11 Jacobi Rumlin-Green SG
10
12
Tim Sanders PG 12
13 Nathan Poe G
12
14 Elijah Staley SF 11
15 Avery Patterson G
11
20 Niles Young SF
11
21 Maleek Catchings SF 11
22
Trevin Steede G
11
23 Makhal Eastmond PG
9
24 Jaylen Brown SG
10
34 Bilal Abdur-Rahim SF
10
Norcross
Head Coach: Jesse McMillan
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
William Gibbons
G
11
2
Jalen Davis
G
11
3
Khalen Pinkett
G
11
4
Devin Huffman
G
10
5
Jordyn Thomas
G
11
11
Brandon Goodwin
G
12
12 Andre Chatfield
G
11
15 Terrance O’Donohue
F
12
21 Tim Cameron
G
10
22 Lorenzo Carter
F
11
25 Ricky Madison
F
10
32 Robert Grundy
F
11
33 Thomas Cameron
F
11
35 Chris Herndon
F
11
g i rls
Langston Hughes
Head Coach: Borato Broughton
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Kennya Simms
G
9
2
Sitaraya Nelloms
SG
11
3
Jonecia Mixon
G
9
11 Jacquece Alston
G
9
12 Jharna Alston
G
11
15 Sydnei Turner
G
11
20 Gabrielle Itohan
G
12
21 Latrevia Wilson
SG
11
22 Kendrika Glover G
10
23 Tia Jones SG
12
32 Anesha Smith F
9
33 Kayla McCray F
12
40
Briunca Caldwell F
12
42 Destiny Taylor G
9
50 Ashley King F
11
52 Jazmin Williams F
12
norcross
Head Coach: Angie Hembree
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
10 Sydney Marshall PF
11
11 Javonne Stanfield SG
12
12 Audrey Holloway SG
10
13 Bri Williams PG
11
20
Kolby Meeks SF
11
22 Diamond DeShields SG
12
23 Nya Dawson G
10
24 Allison Johnson PF
10
25 Benna McCoy PG
10
30 Deja Smith SG
11
31 Sierra Butler C/F 11
32 Shayla Cooper SF 12
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north cobb
Head Coach: Matt Williams
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
4
Aniya Corley
PG
9
5
Sierra Barrino
PF/SF
12
11
Alexis Luster
SF
9
12
Kyrie’ Chandler
PF/SG 10
20
Ty Broadwater
PF
10
22
Amber Reeves
SF/SG 12
25
Briah Woods
SF/SG 12
30
Chantel Strahorn
SG
10
33
Jordan Gray
SG/SF 12
north gwinnett
Head Coach: Bryan Sellers
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
4
Lexie Brown PG
12
5
Baylee Rexing SG
11
10 Emily Toomer SF
10
12 Alyssa Munlyn PF
10
15 Joshlyn Belcher SG
11
21 Oma Nkele G
12
22 Jenifer Jacobs G
11
23 Stephanie Amichia P
11
24 Kenisha Wilborn SF
12
25 Peyton Whitted PF
12
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2013 statE semifinals | 5
R3 #4 Windsor Forest
Boys AAAAA
Creekside
R4 #3 Creekside
Effingham County
R1 #1 Northside, Col.
Northside, Col.
R3 #3 Richmond Hill
Northside, Col.
R3 #1 Effingham County
R4 #1 Whitewater
Effingham County
Jenkins, Sav.
R4 #2 Starr’s Mill
Feb. 22-23
Kennesaw State 5:30 pm
Macon Centreplex 8:45 pm
R3 #2 Jenkins, Sav.
Kennesaw State 8:30 pm
Feb. 26-27March 2March 8March 2
Feb. 26-27
Feb. 22-23
R8 #1 Gainesville
R6 #4 Tucker
Gainesville
Tucker
R6 #3 Mays
Gainesville
R5 #3 Allatoona
Miller Grove
R5 #1 New Manchester
R6 #1 Miller Grove
New Manchester
Miller Grove
R6 #2 Stephenson
R5 #2 Villa Rica
R3 #4 Ware County
Thomas Co. Central
R1 #2 Thomas Co. Central
Effingham County
girls AAAAA
R1 #1 Hardaway
Hardaway
R2 #2 Evans
Forest Park
R3 #1 Effingham County
R4 #1 Forest Park
Effingham County
Forest Park
R4 #2 McIntosh
Feb. 22-23
Kennesaw State 4:00 pm
Macon Centreplex 7:00 pm
R2 #3 Northside, WR
Kennesaw State 7:00 pm
Feb. 26-27March 2March 8March 2
Feb. 26-27
R8 #1 Salem
Feb. 22-23
R6 #4 Stephenson
Tucker
Stephenson
R6 #3 Tucker
R5 #3 Lithia Springs
SW DeKalb
Miller Grove
R5 #1 Allatoona
R6 #1 SW DeKalb
Miller Grove
SW DeKalb
R6 #2 Miller Grove
R5 #2 Villa Rica
CL ASS A A A A A ROSTERS
boys
g i rls
effingham county
Head Coach: Donnie Arrington
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
3
Thomas Lee
G
10
4
Ryan Wilkins
G
12
11
Jay Wright
PG
12
15
Tamario Gadsen
G
11
20
Hunter Morris
G
11
23
Jakeenan Gant
G/P
11
25
Jakeel Bartley
PG
12
31
Kyle Owens
G
10
32
Mondre Green
G/P
11
35
De’Aundray Rhett
G/P
12
43
Ontonio Williams
P
11
45
TJ Johnson
G/P
12
northside, columbus
Head Coach: Kenneth Lawrence
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Caleb Baker
PG
10
4
Shawn Tandarich SG
12
5
Davon Thomas
F
9
10
Jelani McGlan
PG
11
11
Ventavius Sears SG
12
12
Marcus Beverly PG
12
14
Dalandis Hopkins SG
9
15
RJ Sessions
SG
12
21
Elijah Yincent
SF
12
22
Mario Westbrook SF
12
23
Jeremy Floyd
SG
12
24
Jaylen Brewster SG
11
gainesville
Head Coach: Todd Cottrell
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Caleb Hayman
F
12
2
Rodney Lackey
G
10
3
Tray Harrison
G
12
4
Deshaun Watson
G
11
5
Luke Moore
G
12
11
Luke Maddox
G
10
14
Ithello Cross
C
11
20
Reed Tipton
F
12
22
Jikeese Ruff
G
12
23
Shaquan Cantrell
F
12
30
Markis Witt
G
12
32
Mckay Aiken
F
11
33
Marvin Randolph
F
12
34
Chase England
F
12
effingham county
Head Coach: Curtis Stevens
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
2
Maddie Evans
G
12
3
Ebony Hicklen
G
10
4
Jakayvea Akins
G
11
5
Aliyah Williams
G
11
10
Truana Williams
G/F
11
12
ShaQuira Tillman
G/F
9
14
Brooke Fowler
G
10
15
Kyesha Lewis
F
10
21
Gabi Usher
G
9
25
Shatrell Crawford
G/SF
12
33
Aby Youmans
F
12
42
Teanna Scott
G/SF
12
miller grove
Head Coach: Sharman White
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Keith Pickney
PG/SG 11
2
Kendall Williams
SG/PG 10
3
Alterique Gilbert
PG
9
4
Raylon Richardson
SF
9
10
Gamaun Boykins
PG/SG 10
11
Deven Dorsett
SF/PF
11
12
James Walker
PF/C
11
13
Earl Bryant
SG/SF 12
14
David Burke
SG
11
20
Johnquavious McBride
SG
12
24
Kyre’ Hamer
SG/SF 12
25
Daeshon Street
SF
10
33
Omar Venable
C
11
miller grove
Head Coach: Renee Breedlove
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
3
Janet Johnson
F
12
4
Imani Richardson
G
9
5
Jessica Housley
G
12
10
Shaquanda Durden
F/G
12
12
Sharieka Brown
G
12
21
Catika Brown
F
11
22
Tashi Thompson
G
12
24
Katie Hunt
G/F
12
30
Klarissa Weaver
C
12
31
Sarai Blessett
C
10
32
Chrystal Ezechukwu
C/F
9
33
Aneifiok Udofia
F/G
12
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forest park
Head Coach: Steve Cole
No.Name
1
Tequilla Richardson 3
I’mani’ Richards 4
Kayla Potts 10 Shakira Thompson 12 Bria Matews 14 Tiffany Wilson 21 Kanisha Tharpe 22 Breasia McElrath 23 Alexius High 24 Keaira Furlow 33 Rayvonia Elliot Ellie Webb
Jayla Young
Pos. Gr.
G
12
G
11
G
11
G
11
F
10
W/C 11
C/PF 10
F/C 10
W
9
F
C
Southwest dekalb
Head Coach: Kathy Walton
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
3
Casey Kelly
G
10
4
Davion Wingate
G
10
10
Calyn Kelly
G
12
12
Ariel Walker
G
12
15
Diamond Porter
G
10
20
Daisa Alexander
G
9
22
Darsan DeShaizer
G
11
23
Tynice Martin
F
10
24
Kiiana Mitchell
G
11
32
Miaya Crowder
F
12
33
Cori Bostic
F
9
34
Aryanna Smith
G
9
40
Tangela Williams
F
10
45
Deja Clay
C
12
55
Taylor Smith
F
11
Ashlyn Edwards
G
10
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6 | GHSA semiFINALS MARCH TO MACON
R2 #1 Rutland
R1 #1 Westover
BOYs AAAA
Rutland
R1 #2 Monroe
Statesboro
Westover
R2 #2 Westside, Macon
Eagles Landing
R3 #1 Statesboro
R4 #1 Eagles Landing
Statesboro
Eagles Landing
R4 #2 Jonesboro
Feb. 22-23
Ft. Valley State 5:30 pm
Macon Centreplex 8:45 pm
R2 #3 Perry
Ft. Valley State 8:30 pm
Feb. 26-27March 2March 7March 2
Feb. 26-27
R5 #4 Shaw
R6 #4 Grady
Marist
Alexander
R6 #3 Marist
Columbia
R5 #1 LaGrange
R5 #3 Alexander
South Atlanta
R6 #1 South Atlanta
Columbia
South Atlanta
R6 #2 Columbia
R5 #2 Fayette County
R2 #1 Mary Persons
Mary Persons
R1 #2 Dougherty
Mary Persons
GIRLs AAAA
R1 #1 Monroe
Howard
R2 #2 Howard
Jonesboro
R3 #1 Cross Creek
R4 #1 Jonesboro
Woodland, HC
Jonesboro
R4 #2 Woodland, HC
Feb. 22-23
Feb. 22-23
Ft. Valley State 4:00 pm
Macon Centreplex 7:00 pm
R3 #2 South Effingham
Ft. Valley State 7:00 pm
Feb. 26-27March 2March 7March 2
Feb. 26-27
R5 #4 Sandy Creek
Feb. 22-23
R7 #1 River Ridge
Sandy Creek
River Ridge
R6 #3 Marist
R8 #2 Chestatee
Columbia
Sandy Creek
R5 #1 Fayette County
R6 #1 Columbia
Redan
Columbia
R6 #2 Redan
R5 #2 LaGrange
CL ASS A A A A ROSTERS
statesboro
Head Coach: Lee Hill
No.Name
1
O’Aaron Ware
2
Dezmon Griffin
3
Alex Simmons
4
Daniel Murphy
5
Yakeem Coleman
10
Xavier Fennell
11
Zaquazian Smith
12
Jerquale Lee
13
Micheal London
14
Jadarrius Smith
21
Jaquell Harper
22
Jaylan Rawls
23
Daniel Houston
32
Jonathon Taylor
boys
Pos. Gr.
G
10
G
11
F
10
G
11
G
12
G
11
G
11
F
11
C
10
G
11
F
12
G
11
G
12
F
12
eagles landing
Head Coach: Clay Crump
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
3
Chris Davenport
PF/SF
12
5
Maurice Green
SG
12
10
Tyler Guice
PF
11
11
Eric Wortham Jr.
PG/SG 12
12
Trevin Joseph
SG
12
20
Cameron Robinson
SG
11
21
Bradley Dewberry
PG
11
22
Jordan Session
PF
11
23
Isaiah Dennis
SF
12
25
Quinton Gordon
SF
12
30
Warren Wright
C
11
32
Desmond Ringer
PF
12
columbia
Head Coach: Kerry Sandifer
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
10
Kyle Wallace G
12
11
Brice Brown
G
10
12
Maurice Rivers
F/G
11
13
Tahj Shamsid-Deen PG
12
15
Shadell Bell
G/F
10
20
Keshawn Warren
G
10
22
Kiair Crouch G
11
23
Adonis Green
F
9
24
Jordan Anderson
F
12
25
MacKendy Cheridor
C
12
30
Nydrell Jack
F
11
32
Deshawn Cooper
F
11
33
Charles Rutledge
F
11
35
Eric Smith
C
12
45
Chris Jones
F
11
south atlanta
Head Coach: Michael Reddick
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Kertiss Baisden
PF
12
2
D’Quantius Bloodworth
G
11
3
Derrick Byrd
PG
11
4
Martaveous Favors
W
10
5
Trevion Webb
G
12
12
Costa Anderson
G
11
15
Dexter Swift
F
10
21
Terrance Lindsey
F
12
22
Jonathan Range
F
12
23
Naquavious King
G
12
25
Jonathan Stroud
F
12
32
Quendarrian Miller
F
11
35
Sylvester Bacon
F
10
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mary persons
Head Coach: Kurt Greene
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
3
Tyesha Davis
G
10
10
Kendria Buckner
G
12
11
Naisha Smith
G
11
12
Maya Stewart
F
11
15
Ivey Walters
G
12
20
Keke Calloway
G
10
21
Clymena Watts
G
9
25
Aleah Holden
F
12
33
Jakira Zellner
G
9
35
Tina Lewis
F
12
41
Sardae Harvey
F
10
44
Madison Ayers
C
9
Sydney Thompson
F
9
jonesboro
Head Coach: Lamar Harris
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Victoria Florence PG/SG 12
2
Ashley Hand
SF
12
3
Kenisha Reeves
PG/SG 12
4
Briana Benson G/F
12
11
Kimberly Dawkins PF/C
12
12
Amoni Walker
PG/SG 10
21
Mahogany Hall
G/F
10
22
Victoria Sutton
PG/SG 9
23
Raven Wynn
PG/SG 12
24
Alana Wester
PF/C
10
32
Morgan Tolbert
C
11
33
Kimaya Andrews
PF/C
12
42
Michaelle Smith
SF/PF 10
Sandy Creek
Head Coach: Cedric King
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
3
Recee Walker
G
12
5
Minnae Harris G
11
10 Sydney Jarmon G
11
11 Courtney Street
G
12
12 Jasmine Jones G
11
20 Nyla Battle G
11
21 Brittney Johnson
G
9
31 Chloe Branch
G
12
32 Brianna Baitey
G
10
33 Tyler Green F
11
35 Safiya Martin F
12
44 Allie Warren F
12
columbia
Head Coach: Chantay Frost
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
2
Williams Natalie
G
10
10
Malisha Harris
W
10
11
Ariel Beavers
W
11
13
Miah Spencer
G
12
15
Williams Janay
P
10
22
Kyle Felton
C
10
23
Menefee Jacila
G
11
25
Pate Tameesha
F
10
32
Shaundricka Mann
PF
12
33
Shamyiah Smith
G
12
42
Yaktavia Hickson
W/F
11
45
Starr Nowell
C
10
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2013 statE semifinals | 7
the final
four
Sweeping boys, girls titles a rare feat
By Fletcher Proctor
T
he GHSA has been awarding basketball
titles to member schools since Lanier won
the first boys title in 1922. The GHSA began
honoring girls champions in 1945, but only 12
times in the history of GHSA basketball has
a school captured both the boys and the girls
titles in the same year.
TREND-SETTERS ...
Jeff Davis was the first school to pull off
the feat, winning the Class AA titles in 1958.
Roopville pulled off the feat the next year in
Class C, but it was four more years until Hart
County claimed both AA titles. Greater Atlanta Christian won both the boys and girls Class
C titles in 1972, but it would be another 15
years before Clinch County swept the Class A
titles in 1987.
In 2006, Southwest Atlanta Christian
Academy ended the double drought by scor-
ing both Class A crowns. Wesleyan took both
Class AA titles in 2008, then accomplished
the feat again in 2010. Wesleyan is one of just
two schools to sweep both titles twice, with
Columbia being the other program. Columbia
also won the 2010 boys and girls Class AAA
titles. Norcross pulled off the double two
years ago in Class AAAAAA as Angie Hembree and Jesse McMillan piloted their teams
to a pair of titles and, last year, both Columbia
and Miller Grove swept the Class AAA and
AAAA titles, respectively.
Entering this year’s quarterfinal round,
18 schools still had both programs alive and
competing for basketball titles. The GHSA’s
reclassification to six classes and the decision
to split Class A into a private bracket and a
public bracket have helped inflate this year’s
number, but the 18 schools with both teams
still eligible also shows how some schools
are focusing in on basketball in a footballcrazy state. While many sports fans across the
country will remark how dominant a breeding
ground for football players the Peach State
has become, just as many basketball standouts
head to colleges across the country to play at
the next level. Georgia has rich traditional
basketball powers and, this year, both teams
at many of those powers have their sights set
on state titles.
PROMISING CANDIDATES ...
Norcross is angling to become the third
program to pull off the sweep twice. The boys
have won four state titles since 2006 including in 2011 when the girls won as well. McMillan was an assistant for three titles, but
won his first as a head coach two years ago
and knows that sometimes in-house competition is the best form of motivation
“We have one of the finest coaches in
the state in Angie Hembree,” said McMillan.
“Watching her prepare her teams and the attention to detail she brings to practices and
games has taught us a lot.”
McMillan loves the passion that both
teams show for each other and while the competition is there between the programs, it is a
healthy competition with a common goal.
“We definitely want to keep pace with
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each other and it is not a secret that championships are our goal,” said McMillan. “In the
past, we might not have had as big of a crowd
for the girls games, but now (since Hembree
arrived) the stands are packed and everybody
loves watching our varsity girls. Both teams
expect to win and both teams feed off each
other’s successes.”
Last year Miller Grove took home both
titles as Sharman White’s boys team won its
fourth straight title, but Renee Breedlove’s
girls won their first. Breedlove’s team is in
a prime position to capture another after
losing just one senior from the team. Miller
Grove’s boys team reloaded after losing
eight seniors, but looks to be on track to
take home a fifth title and perhaps the distinction of yet another sweep.
Finally, Columbia could become the first
school in GHSA to pull off the sweep for a
third time. Columbia’s girls fell in the AAA
semifinals to eventual-champion Washington
County in 2011, otherwise this year would be
an attempt at sweeping the titles for a fourthstraight year. The girls are led by Miah Spencer and Yaktavia Hickson, while the boys are
after their own four-peat on the back of point
guard Tahj Shamsid-Deen.
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at
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Class AAAAAA
class aaaaa
Girls
Girls
North Gwinnett returns to the semifinals again after getting there last year for the first time since 1963. The
Bulldogs will rely on a stiff defense, which has not allowed more than 53 points all season, and seniors Lexie
Brown and Peyton Whitted. Brown averages more than 18 points per game along with five steals and seven
assists, while Whitted drops almost 14 points per game. North Cobb traveled to Tifton and left with an easy 5530 quarterfinals win in which sophomore Kyrie’ Chandler scored 10 of her team-leading 6 points in the fourth
quarter. The Warriors are looking for their first state championship. Region 3-winner Langston Hughes comes
in having not lost since late December. Ten Panthers average more than three points per game while leading
scorer Tia Jones scores just 10. Norcross returns to the finals after a one-year absence after winning the 2010
and 2011 titles. The Blue Devils are paced by all-everything senior guard Diamond DeShields, who was recent
named the Naismith Girls High School Player of the Year. DeShields had 28 points in the quarterfinal win over
Cherokee while Shayla Coper, a Georgetown commitment, led Norcross with 34.
Miller Grove will look to repeat as champions, this time in Class AAAAA. The Wolverines are led by senior guard
Katie Hunt, who scored nine fourth-quarter points in the quarterfinal win over DeKalb-neighbor Tucker. Senior
guard Tashi Thompson, a three-point specialist, leads the team with 13.2 points per game while Klarissa Weaver
and Hunt are both around the 10-point mark. Effingham County rolls into Kennesaw after a 59-53 quarterfinals
win in which Kyesha Lewis scored a game-high 23. The sophomore forward leads the Rebels by averaging
almost 13 points and eight boards. Southwest DeKalb is looking to win the state title for the first time since the
Panthers won three straight from 2008-2010. Coach Kathleen Walton’s team beat Stephenson in the semifinals,
avenging a regular season loss. Southwest DeKalb has been hot of late, winning seven in a row including the
Region 6-AAAAA tournament. Forest Park will take on SWD in a battle of Panthers and will look for a different
result than the 65-33 loss it was dealt by SWD in January. Junior guard Kayla Potts leads the maroon and gold
Panthers with an 11.6-point average and had 17 in the quarterfinal win over Hardaway, which came in overtime.
BOYS
BOYS
Coach Jesse McMillan’s team is back. His Norcross Blue Devils won the 2011 state title with an upset of
Milton and won three straight state titles from 2006-2008. This year’s edition has not lost since a Jan. 15
defeat by Mill Creek. Seniors Brandon Goodwin and Terrance O’Donohue lead a deep Blue Devils squad.
Fresh off a trip to Tifton, the North Cobb Warriors enter the semis on a high. An upset of No. 1 Tift County
shocked many around the state, especially after the Warriors trailed by seven entering the final period.
Senior trio Lee Moore, Jordan Neff and Jon Beausejour combined for 61 points in the quarterfinal win. On
the other side of the bracket, Hillgrove enters the semifinals for the first time in program history. The Hawks
have quietly advanced to this weekend after having a sensational season in which coach Ed Morris’ team
won 27 games. In the quarterfinals, juniors Kyle Castline (18) and B.J. Brown (16) led the Hawks. A third
Cobb County team, Wheeler, completes the final four. Like Norcross, the Wildcats are a perennial-power
having won state titles in 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2009 and appearing in nine semifinals appearances in
coach Doug Lipscomb’s tenure.
Coach Sharman White’s Miller Grove program is no stranger to the semifinals. The Wolverines have won
four straight state titles and are favored to do it again. Seniors Kyre’ Hamer and Earl Bryant team up with
freshman point guard Alterique Gibson and junior Keith Pinckney to make up most of Miller Grove’s production. Opposing the Wolverines in the nightcap is Northside-Columbus, which advanced to the semis after a
buzzer-beating three-pointer by senior Jeremy Floyd. The Region 1-champions edged Jenkins Wednesday
and Richmond Hill in another tight one last weekend. Region 3-champion Effingham County plays Gainesville, the Region 8 champ, in the first semifinal in AAAAA. Effingham County has dominated opponents thus
far in the tournament, winning three games by an average of just under 29 points. Junior power forward
JaKeenan Gant leads the Rebels in scoring at 18 points per game. Gainesville has won two state titles in
school history, in 1983 and 1984. Senior Shaquan Cantrell is the Red Elephants’ star, averaging just under
20 points, while football sensation Deshaun Watson scores 12 per game. However, it was Jikeese Ruff who
knocked down two free throws to beat New Manchester in the quarterfinal.
Class AAAA
class aaa
Girls
Girls
Class AAAA features three No. 1 seeds and fourth-seeded Sandy Creek which makes its first-ever final four
appearance. Sandy Creek was in a tussle with Redan in the quarterfinals, but outscored the Raiders 23-8
in the third quarter and grabbed the 50-47 road win. The Patriots are capable of making scoring runs and
winning close games, but Mary Persons will aim to outpace Sandy Creek with its own explosive offense.
Mary Persons showcased their firepower in the quarterfinals when it led Woodland-Henry just 31-26 at the
half, but scored 44 in the second half to win 75-60. Jonesboro and Columbia is the backend of the double
header. Columbia has dominated during its playoff run never winning by fewer than 14 points (61-47 over
LaGrange) and crushed top-seeded River Ridge 68-27 in the quarterfinals. Columbia forward Yaktavia
Hickson scored 25 and guard Miah Spencer had 17 for Columbia. Jonesboro edged Howard 51-39 in the
quarterfinals behind a 16-point game from Senior Briana Benson and a big 12-point, nine rebound game
from sophomore Michaelle Smith.
St. Pius X enters the semifinals looking for the program’s first state title since 2007. Sophomore Asia Durr
leads the team with 20.4 points per game, while junior Jasmine Carter is connecting on 49 percent of her
field goal attempts. As a team, the Golden Lions have averaged 12.7 steals per game. Chapel Hill will offer
some stiff competition as three seniors are averaging more than 12 points per game. Ashley Chestnut is
the team’s leading scorer at 12.8 points per game. In the other game, Southwest-Macon will face Dawson
County. The Tigers of Dawson County put the clamps down on Decatur in the second half of a 52-47 quarterfinal victory. Senior Carly Gilreath leads the attack with 15.7 points per game while Sheyenne Seabolt
collects the most rebounds per game. Dawson County is the lone team remaining that did not win its region.
Southwest-Macon offers a balanced attack with SheKenya Peters, Jazmine Burgan and Jasmine Askew all
a threat to notch double-digit points. Emily Pennimon grabbed 19 rebounds in the quarterfinal win over
Washington County. Willie Goolsby’s team is 22-5, its best record since the 2007-08 season when the team
advanced to the Sweet 16.
BOYS
BOYS
Region 3-AAAA-champion Statesboro and red-hot Columbia face off in the the opening semifinal. Columbia
is led by point guard Tahj Shamsid-Deen who can distribute the basketball and erupt at any moment. The
Auburn signee comes into the Final Four averaging 26 points per game. Kyle Wallace, Maurice Rivers and
Kiair Crouch all consistently score double figures. In Statesboro’s 60-58 win over Rutland in the quarterfinals, junior Zaquazian Smith sunk the game-winning layup as time expired. Smith averages right around 15
points per game. Region 4-AAAA-champion Eagle’s Landing plays Region 6-AAAA-champion South Atlanta
in the second semifinal. Eagle’s Landing has won 17 games in a row and is headlined by Trevin Joseph and
Desmond Ringer. In the quarterfinals, Joseph had 25 points and the 6-foot-10 Ringer had 17 points. South
Atlanta has plenty of size as well and will line up 6-foot-7 Kertiss Baisden and 6-foot-8 Sylvester Bacon
down low and have talented guards that can keep pace with the explosive Golden Eagles’ offense. In the
Hornets’ 78-68 quarterfinals win over Alexander, junior guard Costa Anderson had 21 and senior guard
Naquavious King had 20 points.
North Hall is back in the semifinals for the first time since 2010. Ebo Smith leads a talented senior class
that includes Adam Kelly, Zach Tibbs, Griffin Olson and Taylor Ryder. Smith scored 26 in the quarterfinals
against St. Pius X after notching 24 against Morgan County. The Johnson Atom Smashers are led by senior
Tim Quarterman, an LSU signee who can score at will against any competition. He led all scorers with 28
points against Carver-Columbus in the second round and added 20 against Tattnall County. After making the
state finals one year ago, Savannah is thirsty for its second straight finals appearance and its first title in 15
years. After defeating Washington County, Savannah has now won 11 straight games thanks to junior Jamal
Norman (41 points over the past two games), but will have to try for 12 straight possibly without star Chris
Cokley, who left the quarterfinal game after being knocked unconscious. Allen Whitehart’s Buford Wolves
are trying to get back to the state finals for the first time since a berth in the Class AA finals in 2011. Three
seniors pace the Wolves as Isaiah Williams, A.J. Davis (32 points against Gordon Central) and Kyle Doyle
(46 points in three playoff games) are at the front of the attack.
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Class AA
class a-private
Girls
Girls
Class AA lacks the Cinderella stories, but makes up for it with top-seeded powerhouses that arrive red hot
for the state semifinals. All four teams are one seeds that claimed double-digit victories in the quarterfinals.
The first of the two matchups is Laney against Kendrick. Laney senior Simone Smith is a 6-foot-2 power
forward and scoring machine. In the quarterfinals, she scored 12 points in the first half to give Laney a
comfortable 32-19 cushion in a 59-40 win over Pelham. As undefeated Laney looks to complete a perfect
season, the Wildcats will have to do it against Kendrick which also reached the semis undefeated. In the
quarterfinals Kendrick trailed by two points to Lovett at the half, but leadership took over in the second half
and the Cherokees scored a 53-43 win. In the other matchup, Thomasville takes on Wesleyan. Thomasville
is led by senior forward Bree Brown, who averages a double-double and scored 23 of her team’s 47 points
in its 47-41 win over Westside. Wesleyan standout Katie Frerking notched 26 points, five rebounds, six
steals and four blocks in the 66-49 quarterfinals win over Calhoun.
The semifinals consist of No. 3 overall seed St. Francis facing off with No. 2 Calvary Day in the early slot.
St. Francis is an aggressive, pressing team that averages 11 steals per game. Senior Nettie Brown and
sophomore Abby Grant average more than 13 points per game, while guard Candice Williams averages 12
points and five assists. Calvary Day has consistent scorers, but also boasts one of the most dangerous scorers in the state. Senior Alexus Parker, a Prairie View A&M-signee, averages 22.6 points and is coming off a
season-high 38 points in the quarterfinal win. No. 4 Southwest Atlanta Christian plays No. 1 Holy Innocents’
in the late game. Holy Innocents’ has one of the most talented centers in the state in freshman Erika Cassell,
who averages a double-double each game. The Golden Bears went to the foul line 25 times in their 58-43
quarterfinals win. Southwest Atlanta Christian’s offense is a high-powered machine that flew to a 41-9
halftime lead in the quarterfinals. Junior guard Marquita Daniels is coming off a 27-point outing and averages more than 12 per game. Center Alexis Carter tallied 11 blocks and 10 rebounds in the quarterfinals.
BOYS
BOYS
Bleckley County arrives in the semis off two consecutive emotional wins, including a 62-61 win over Westside in the second round, and a 69-67 win over Vidalia in the quarterfinals. Bleckley County’s Rydealous
Taylor scored 18 of his 27 points in the second half of the quarterfinals win over Vidalia. Senior teammates
Damario Beck (18) and Ken Hughes (15) also helped the Royals erase a 12-point Vidalia lead. Region
5-champion Jordan has been unstoppable in the postseason, winning by an average of 25.6 points per
game. Jamar Sheppard had 18 points in the 84-63 quarterfinals win over Model. Jordan is a small, but
talented team that will play the 6-foot-1 Sheppard and 6-foot-2 Cyrus Smith down low. Defending AA state
champion Laney will face region 6-AA-champ Greater Atlanta Christian in the backend of the double header.
In the quarterfinals, Laney sophomores Jervon Walker had 18 points and Jashawn Brooks had 15, while
freshmen guard Zephaniah Jasper added 14. GAC has won 16 in a row and its closest contest in the state
tournament was a 77-52 win over Manchester in the quarterfinals. Junior Isaiah Wilkins scored 21 points
in the quarterfinals with teammates Collin Swinton scoring 19 and Troy Morrison 15.
Aquinas boasts a pair of talented junior playmakers in junior Ahmed Hill (54 points in two playoff games)
and Michael Scott (17 points against Excel Christian in the second round). St. Francis does a nice job
spreading the ball around on offense as four players scored in double figures in the Round 1 win against
Pace Academy. Kaiser Gates and Kobi Simmons lead the team, but Jordan Jones is a double-double candidate as is Malik Beasley. North Cobb Christian averages nearly 70 points per game while surrendering 46
points per game. Greenforest Christian is led by UAB-commit Tosin Mehinti, who scored 14 points, grabbed
14 rebounds and blocked six shots in a quarterfinal victory over Calvary Day. Senior Ugo Celestine has
averaged 13 points in two playoff games this season. After losing in the finals to Whitefield Academy last
season, Athens Christian is back looking to finish off a state title run. Athens Christian starts five sophomores, led by Turtle Jackson (25 points and seven assists per game) and Demetrius McWhorter (20 points
and 12 rebounds per game). Jackson scored 41 points in the quarterfinal victory over North Cobb Christian,
including 22 in the fourth quarter to help Athens Christian rally back from 21.
class a-public
Girls
The Randolph-Clay Red Devils bring an 18-game winning streak and a 28-2 record into the semifinals
against Wilkinson County. Head coach Jennifer Acree has two pairs of sisters that bring seem to push each
other to being better each game. Kobi Thornton was the second-leading scorer with 14.2 points per game
and scored 21 in the quarterfinal win over Mitchell County. Brianna Thornton scored 12 points and had 10
rebounds. Whenika Washington scored 16 points and her sister Kaneika notched 10, nearly five below her
average. Adriana Blackmon is the point guard that runs the show. Wilkinson County is paced by a pair of
juniors in Lyric Jordan and Ngozi Ware, who each average more than 10 points per game for coach Jenean
Cooper-Bolston. Samford-signee Kassidy Blevins scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help Gordon Lee to the program’s first semifinal appearance. Blevins has teamed with fellow senior Katie Barger
all season to lead Gordon Lee to a 23-7 record. The Lady Trojans will face Towns County, a team they defeated 70-69 earlier this season. Towns County edged Claxton in the quarterfinals and is led by sophomore
Stephanie Patton.
BOYS
Jenkins County will enter the semifinals on a roll, having held Seminole County scoreless over the final four
minutes of an exciting quarterfinal game that saw Justin Ellis notch 20 points. Jenkins County starts four
seniors in its lineup. Trentin Drayton, the lone non-senior starter, is playing with a torn ACL. This is Jenkins
County’s first trip to the semifinals. Wilkinson County, meanwhile, is looking for another state title after capturing the 2011 Class A title. Torrico Simmons scored 24 points in Wilkinson County’s quarterfinal victory
over Randolph-Clay. Portal is paced by Stacey Morgan, who is filling up the basket at more than 23 points
per game. Cory Reese and Robert Lee also offer double digits each game as Portal is averaging more than
64 points per game. The defense has been stellar this season as the team takes away roughly nine steals
per game with Lee and Shawn Hagins leading the attack. Wilcox County is led by a pair super athletes that
stood out for the football team prior to transitioning to the hardwood. Makail Grace and Johnathan Howard
each average double-digit points with Howard putting up nearly 20 points per game. Junior Calvin Rawls
averages a little more than 10 points per game this year.
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R2 #1 Carver, Col.
R1 #1 Savannah
BOYs AAA
Johnson, Sav.
R1 #2 Johnson, Sav.
Johnson, Sav.
Savannah
R3 #3 Dodge County
Savannah
R3 #1 Thomson
R1 #4 Beach
Tattnall County
Washington County
R1 #3 Tattnall County
Feb. 22-23
Armstrong State 5:30 pm
Macon Centreplex 4:45 pm
R3 #2 Washington County
Armstrong State 8:30 pm
Feb. 26-27March 2March 9March 2
Feb. 26-27
Feb. 22-23
R8 #1 Morgan County
R7 #1 Buford
North Hall
Buford
R7 #2 North Hall
North Hall
R5 #1 Cartersville
R5 #3 Gordon Central
Buford
R6 #1 Woodward Academy
St. Pius X
Woodward Academy
R6 #2 St. Pius X
R5 #2 North Murray
R2 #1 SW Macon
SW Macon
R4 #3 Douglass
SW Macon
GIRLs AAA
R1 #1 Beach
Beach
R2 #2 Pike County
Chapel Hill
R3 #1 Washington County
R4 #1 Chapel Hill
Washington County
Chapel Hill
R1 #3 Tattnall County
Feb. 22-23
Armstrong State 4:00 pm
Macon Centreplex 3:00 pm
R3 #2 Dodge County
Armstrong State 7:00 pm
Feb. 26-27March 2March 9March 2
Feb. 26-27
Feb. 22-23
R8 #1 North Oconee
R7 #1 Buford
Dawson County
Buford
R7 #2 Dawson County
R8 #2 Elbert County
St. Pius X
Dawson County
R5 #1 Sonoraville
R6 #1 St. Pius X
Decatur
St. Pius X
R6 #2 Decatur
R8 #3 Oconee County
CL ASS A A A ROSTERS
boys
johnson, savannah
Head Coach: Marty Holder
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Tim Quarterman G
12
2
Ramone Roberson G
11
3
Greg Mortimer G
12
4
Robert Miller G
12
5
Jamarey Lovett G
11
10 Darrell Myers F
11
11 Adrian Bonds G
11
12 Korey Clarke F
12
13 Samuel Mitchell G
11
14 Dominique Mixon G
11
15 Tremaine Reeves G
12
20 Saadiq Muhammad G
12
21 Devon Holmes G
12
22 Travon Elleby F
12
23 Antwan Maxwell F
10
32 Jason Rhodes G
11
33 Cedric Woodson C
11
35 Dushard Morris G
10
42 Justin Stephens F
12
north hall
Head Coach: Benjie Wood
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Avery Cagle
F
10
2
Ethan Smith
G
12
5
Zach Tibbs
G
12
10
Brock Wingo
G
10
15
Griffin Olson
G
12
20
Sam Jackson
P
9
23
Carson Heinen
G
9
24
Adam Kelly
F
12
25
Chase Gunter
P
11
30
Marcus Hulsey
G
12
32
Thomas Marchman
F
11
33
Matt Booth
F
10
44
Taylor Ryder
P
12
savannah
Head Coach: Tim Jordan
No.Name
00 Quaron Hilliard 1
Chris Cokley 2
Shakir Chisholm 3
Richard Miller 4
Jermaine Williams 5
Jovante Spivey 11 Devinere Simmons 12 Quameer Keith 15 Jason Lawton 20 Akeem Brown 22 Tyreese Rivers 23 Rodney Culver 24 Jamal Norman 32 Josh Young 33 Diqawn Mitchell 35 Calvin Jenkins Eric Newton Quanard Young g i rls
Pos. Gr.
C
11
F
11
G
12
G
11
G
10
G
12
G
11
G
12
G
11
F
10
F
12
F
11
G
11
F
12
G
9
F
11
G
10
F
10
buford
Head Coach: Allen Whitehart
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Isaiah Williams PG
12
2
Montgomery Vangorder SF
11
3
A.J. Davis SF
12
4
Justice Bartley SF
11
5
Matt McMorris PG
11
11 Austin Pickett G
12
12 D’Marcus Simonds SF
9
13 Coby Durden SF
12
20 Justin Edwards SG
11
21 Parker Stephenson PF
12
22 Brad Mapes SF
12
23 Kyle Doyle PF
12
24 Chris Pass SG
12
32 Aaron Auer SG
10
southwest macon
Head Coach: Willie Goolsby
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
10
Alizeya Mitchell
G
9
11
Jasmine Askew
G/F
12
12
Sierra Freeman
F
11
13
Deaundra Stubbs
F
12
14
Ty Guyton
G
11
15
Jazmine Burgan
F/G
10
20
Kayla Waters
G
11
21
Shakenya Peters
G/F
11
23
Ny’asia Holmes
F
11
24
Philmotriss Cornelius
F
9
25
Porsha Johnson
F
10
32
Emily Pennimon
F
12
35
Yikevia Jordan
F/G
12
Dawson County
Head Coach: Steve Sweat
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
11
Jordan Moore
G
10
13
Madison Shope
G
11
15
Karlie Bearden
G
9
20
Whitney Glover
G
12
22
Alison Honea
F
11
23
Kacie Bearden
G
12
24
Carly Gilreath
G
12
25 Haley Burgess
G
9
31 Peytan Porter
G
9
32
Kenna Seitz
F
12
34
Ashley Parker
F
10
35 Hannah Porter
G
12
42
Sheyenne Seabolt
F
10
44 Allie Costley
F
12
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chapel hill
Head Coach: Christopher Long
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
2
Myesha Mays
PF/C
12
3
Kaneisha Mixon
PG/SG 12
4
Lauren Owen
PG/SG 9
5
Erica Jones
PG/SG 11
10
Tyesha Mays
PF/C
12
11
Dani Sutton
PG/SG 12
12
Ashley Chestnut
PG/SG 12
20
Candace Salters
PG/SG 9
21
Fashionee Jones
PF/C
12
22
Taylor Ramsey
PG/SG 9
23
Taylor Williams
PF/C
11
24
Earnicia Washington
SF/PF
12
25
Jazmine Lawrence
SF/PF
9
32
Brandy Dangerfield
C/PF
12
33
Shelby Robinson
PF/C
9
34
Alex Weems
PF/C
10
40
Rachel Goff
PF/C
9
st. pius x
Head Coach: Kyle Snipes
No.Name
3
Miah Allen
5
Sabrina Thomas
10 Obi Okafor
11 Hannah Jones
12
Nicole Rodriguez
14
Anna Nelson
15 Mackenzie Garrison
23 Jasmine Carter
24
Sally Varner
25
Asia Durr
30
Adriana Daves
32
Laura Redmond
40
Courtney Tuttle
Pos. Gr.
G
10
G
10
F
10
G
9
G
10
F
11
G
12
G
11
F
10
G
10
F
10
F
12
F
11
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R2 #1 Vidalia
Vidalia
R4 #3 NE Macon
Bleckley County
R4 #4 Macon County
BOYs AA
Macon County
R2 #2 McIntosh Academy
Laney
R3 #1 Westside, Aug.
R4 #1 Taylor County
Bleckley County
Laney
R4 #2 Bleckley County
Feb. 22-23
Georgia College 5:30 pm
Macon Centreplex 4:45 pm
R3 #2 Laney
Georgia College 8:30 pm
Feb. 26-27March 1March 8March 1
Feb. 26-27
Feb. 22-23
R5 #4 Kendrick
R7 #1 Calhoun
Model
Manchester
R7 #2 Model
Jordan
R5 #3 Manchester
GAC
R5 #1 Jordan
R6 #1 GAC
Jordan
GAC
R7 #3 Dade County
R5 #2 Spencer
R2 #1 McIntosh Academy
Pelham
R1 #2 Pelham
Laney
R1 #1 Thomasville
GIRLs AA
Thomasville
R3 #3 Westside, Aug.
Thomasville
R3 #1 Laney
R4 #1 Bleckley County
Laney
Bleckley County
R4 #2 Taylor County
Feb. 22-23
Georgia College 4:00 pm
Macon Centreplex 3:00 pm
R3 #2 Dublin
Georgia College 7:00 pm
Feb. 26-27March 1March 8March 1
Feb. 26-27
Feb. 22-23
R8 #1 Rabun County
R7 #1 Calhoun
Lovett
Calhoun
R6 #3 Lovett
R5 #3 Bowdon
Wesleyan
Kendrick
R5 #1 Kendrick
R6 #1 Wesleyan
Kendrick
Wesleyan
R6 #2 GAC
R5 #2 Bremen
CL ASS A A ROSTERS
boys
Bleckley County
Head Coach: Clifford Kerbo
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
2
Savon Walters
12
3
Dytrez Nelson
12
5
Domonic Ligon
12
10
Ken Hughes
12
11
D’andre Pitts
11
12
Jaderrick Farrow
12
14
Marquez Pitts
10
15
Rydealous Taylor
12
20
Damario Beck
12
21
Jaequantae Burns
12
22
Jeremy Marshall
10
30
Shamar Slappy
10
31
Trinity Gilbert
12
32
Shunkendrick Brown
11
Kevonn Farrow
9
laney
Head Coach: Jerry Hunter
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Quentin Hall G
12
2
Jervon Walker F
10
3
Michael Lewis G
12
4
Curtis Hightower G
11
5
Zephaniah Jasper G
11
10 Jeremy Smith G
12
11 Christian Keeling G
9
12 Jaylen Taylor G
10
14 Collin Young G
9
20 Nicholas Myers F
10
21 Tommy Smith G
10
22 Jashawn Brooks G
10
23 Demarcus Nunnally F
12
24 James Holman C
11
jordan
Head Coach: Gerald Turner
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
10 Demetrius Daniel G
12
11 Marcus Foster G
11
12 Lederrius Jones G
9
13 Jamar Sheppard F
12
14 Jesse Hill F
11
15 Chris Glenn G
12
20 Cameron Smith G
11
22 Davanta Pearce G
11
23 Maurice Palmer G
9
24 Tony Palmer G
12
25 Zay Smith F
12
30 Cyrus Smith F
12
31 Trey Thomas G
12
greater atlanta christian
Head Coach: Eddie Martin
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
2
Eric Jamison F
10
3
Justin Lewis F
11
4
Troy Morrison G
11
5
Collin Swinton G
12
10 Garrett Covington F
9
12 Cam Boyd G
10
14 Landon Tabor F
11
20 Tyler Hamilton G
11
21 Isaiah Wilkins F
11
25 Delano Spencer G
12
33 Charles Botchway G
9
43 Andrew Lewis C
12
laney
Head Coach: Otis Smart
No.Name
1
Monteria Harris 4
Donecia Hudson 5
Jazzmine Youngblood 11 Gemiya Bowman 12 Aliyah Collier 14 Wynetta Wright 15 Johna Whitehead 20 Jonkota Samuels 21 LaTonya Smith 23 Destiny Brewton 31 Natarea Tanksley 32 Simone Smith 50 Albreona Collier 54 Jasmine Holman 55 Khadijiah Cave g i rls
Pos. Gr.
G
11
G
11
G
12
G
9
G
11
F
11
G
9
F
11
G
9
G
11
F
12
F
12
F
12
C
9
C
9
kendrick
Head Coach: Sterling Hicks
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Ashton Draper C
9
2
Kahlia Lawrence
G
11
3
Lashayla Green G
11
4
Aleshia Thomason G
11
5
Sierra Porter G
12
10 Donivan Dyson F
11
11 Margarnique McKissic F
10
12 Angela Jones G
10
20 Orienya Babatua G
9
21 Melia Jones G
10
23 Brittany Thompson G
9
24 Ashunti Jack G
11
30 Taylor Farley G
10
32 Deja Cheatham F
11
33 Jasmine Merritt F
12
34 Richelle Fair F
9
40 Shaniqua Davenport C
10
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thomasville
Head Coach: Thomas McAboy
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Haley McNeil F
11
12 Ricorsha Johnson G
10
15 Jennifer Brown F
11
20 Deja Hadley F
11
22 Ja Dunbar G
12
25 Laneisha Douglas F
12
30 Teena Lundy F
12
34 Bree Brown F
12
44 Danisha Jones C
10
wesleyan
Head Coach: Jan Azar
No.Name
2
Hope Morgan 3
Katie Frerking 4
Lauren Frerking 5
Brittany Stevens 10 Kayla Pierce 12 Cairo Booker 14 Taylor Casey 15 Landyn Duley 20 Nikki McDonald 21 Danielle Summers 22 Kendra Talley 23 Taylor Blackmon 33 Keevana Edwards 34 Paige Mosley 55 Cara Mia Tsirigos Pos. Gr.
G
10
G
12
G
10
G
12
G
10
G
9
G
9
G
11
G
10
G
10
G
12
G
12
F
11
F
12
F
12
March 1-2, 2013
2013 statE semifinals | 13
GIRLs A-public
Boys A-public
Team 1 Seminole County
Team 1 Randolph-Clay
Randolph-Clay
Jenkins County
Team 9 Jenkins County
Team 9 Mitchell County
Ft. Valley State 8:30 pm
Ft. Valley State 7:00 pm
Team 5 Wilkinson County
Team 5 Turner County
Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County
Team 13 Randolph-Clay
Macon Centreplex 4:45 pm
Feb. 26-27
march 1
March 7
Team 3 Portal
Team 4 Wilkinson County
Feb. 26-27
Macon Centreplex 3:00 pm
march 1
March 7
Team 14 Seminole County
Portal
Gordon Lee
Team 6 Mitchell County
Team 6 Gordon Lee
Ft. Valley State 5:30 pm
Ft. Valley State 4:00 pm
Team 7 Wilcox County
Team 7 Claxton
Towns County
Wilcox County
Team 2 Turner County
Team 2 Towns County
C L A S S A - P UB L I C R O S T E R S
boys
Jenkins county
Head Coach: Mark Whitt
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
4
Zavondric Shingleton
SG 12
5
Tyrell Brown
SG 12
10 Lamont Ellison
SG 12
14 Tajuan Austin
SG 12
20 Shequille Kelly
PG 10
24 Ira Hendrix
SF 11
30 Dezmond Moran
PF 12
32 Jamaine Torrence
PG 12
34 Justin Ellis
SG 12
42 Trentin Drayton
C
11
44 Daniel Langston
PF 12
wilkinson county
Head Coach: Aaron Geter, Jr.
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
00 Malik Rickerson G
10
1
Brian Marion G
12
2
Dontavious Daniels G
11
3
David Whipple G
12
4
Fred Green G
12
5
Torrico Simmons G
10
10 Quantavious Jones G
10
11 Tray Little G
11
12 Brandon Thorpe F
12
15 Derrick Trawick Jr. G
11
23 Jamerion Love G
12
24 Antonio Whipple F
11
33 Kareem Sanders F
11
35 Deshavion Edmonds F
11
g i rls
portal
Head Coach: Jeff Brannen
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
2
Darius Huff G
9
3
Stacey Morgan G
11
4
Malik Williams G
9
5
Shawn Hagins F
12
10 Marquis Wells G
12
11 Cory Reese C
12
12 Keyantae Robinson G
11
14 Tyler Budgett F
9
15 Robert Lee F
11
20 Treston White F
12
21 Damon Johnson C
12
22 Marvin Prescott F
9
25 Chris Wiggins F
12
30 Christian McRanie F
11
randolph-clay
Head Coach: Jennifer Acree
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
4
Alicia Mathis
PG
9
5
Kaneika Washington SG/PG 12
10
Kadera Parham
PG
10
11
Adriana Blackmon SG/SF 12
12
Jasmine Wilson
PG
12
20
Crystal Ricks
SG
12
21
Whenika Washington
SF
12
30
Shaaliyah Lewis
G
10
31
Amanda Hall
SF
10
33
Alexis Cuff
SF/PF 10
34
Damasia Wiggins
SF
11
40
Brianna Thornton C/PF
10
44
Kobi THornton PF/SF
9
wilcox county
Head Coach: George Kennedy
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
12 Telly Whitfield F
10
14 Quinn Tisdol G
10
15 Larry Munford F
12
20 Makail Grace G
12
21 Anthony Sailor F
11
22 Calvin Rawls G
11
24 Michael Everson F
10
25 Antwan Benjamin F
9
30 Andrew Benjamin G
12
32 Jonathan Howard F
12
44
Johnny Dwight C
11
52 Jay Brown F
10
wilkinson county
Head Coach: Jenean Cooper-Bolston
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Jessica Solomon
SG/SF 12
3
Ngozi Ware
PG/SG 11
5
Regan Davis
PG, SG 10
10
Ja’Tosjah Bolston
SG/W
9
11
Calah Shinholster
G
11
15
Tajia Sapp
SG
10
21
Lyric Jordan
C/PF
11
22
Caitlin Geter
W/SF
11
23
Tykeisha Brown
G/W
11
24
Quantasha Cannie
W/PF
11
33
Asia Smith
C/PF
11
34
Tyeshia Bridges
C/F
12
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gordon lee
Head Coach: Lester Galyon
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Katherine Chambers
SG
11
3
Anna Pettigrew
W/P
10
5
Kassidy Blevins PG
12
10
Sara Holcomb
SF
11
11
Abbey Bohannon
SG/PG 11
12
Katie Barger SG/PG 12
14
Kalei Kimbrell SF
12
21
Taylor Hartline SF/SG 12
23
Tori McElhaney
SF
11
25
Tiffany Holland
PG
10
30
Bree Sallee
P
11
32
Sara Clayton SF
12
33
Avrie Weldon
W/PG
9
42
Katelyn Lee
C
11
44
Madelyn Lee
P
9
towns county
Head Coach: Jim Melton
No.Name
5
Stephanie Patton
10
Eryn Cochran
15
Bailey Sutton
21
Dadrian Blythe
22
Karlie Albach
23
McKenzie Moss
25
Alyssa Pyle
32
Misty Lindemuth
34
Kellsie Cowart
44
Emily Anderson
Pos. Gr.
G
10
G
11
G
11
F
12
G
10
F
11
G
10
F
10
F
11
F
12
Great Basketball Action!
14 | GHSA semiFINALS MARCH TO MACON
GIRLs A-private
Boys A-private
Team 1 Greenforest
Team 1 Holy Innocents’
Greenforest
Holy Innocents’
Team 8 Calvary Day
Team 8 Atlanta International
Kennesaw State 8:30 pm
Kennesaw State 7:00 pm
Team 5 North Cobb Christian
Team 5 George Walton
Athens Christian
SW Atlanta Christian
Team 4 Athens Christian
Macon Centreplex 12:45 pm
Feb. 26-27
march 1
March 9
Team 3 Aquinas
Team 4 SW Atlanta Christian
Feb. 26-27
Macon Centreplex 11:00 am
march 1
March 9
Team 3 St. Francis
Aquinas
St. Francis
Team 6 Excel Christian
Team 6 Darlington
Kennesaw State 5:30 pm
Kennesaw State 4:00 pm
Team 7 WD Mohammed
Team 10 Pace Academy
St. Francis
Calvary Day
Team 2 St. Francis
Team 2 Calvary Day
C L A S S A - P r i vate R O S T E R S
boys
greenforest
Head Coach: David Jones
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
00
Faisal Abdul-Amlik
PF
10
1
Marco Bennett
SF
10
2
Adam Ellis
PG
9
4
Rashad Swain
PG
12
5
Precious Ayah
PF
9
10
John Ogwuche
SG
9
11
Justin Ravenel
SG
10
12
Ugo Celestine
SF
12
15
Jonathan Manigo
SG
11
21
Tosin Mehinti
C
12
25
William Turner
SF
11
athens christian
Head Coach: Ron Link
No.Name
1
Demarcus Evans 3
Levi Cummings 5
Marcus Wilson 10 Brett Branton 12 Marcus Mattox 13 Markize Christian 20 James Howell 24 Demetrius McWhorter 30 Will Jackson 34 Malik Sims Pos. Gr.
G
10
F
11
F
9
G
11
G
10
F
11
F
10
F
10
G
10
F
12
Aquinas
Head Coach: Scott Harrison
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Ruben Garnett
G
10
5
Mike Scott
G
11
10
Daniel Lindsay
G
10
12
Ahmed Hill
G
11
14
Jacquez Wilson
G
9
15
Daniel Williams
G
9
20
Santos Pagan Jr.
F
10
22
Shalom Alvarez
F
11
23
Antonio Clark
F
11
32
William Evans
F
9
St. Francis
Head Coach: Cabral Huff
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
00
Jordan Jones
SF/PF
12
1
Lance Pecot
SG
11
2
Kobi Simmons
PG/SG 9
3
Chris Steele
SG
10
5
Malik Beasley
SG/PG 10
12
McKinley Brown
PG
11
14 Nathan Waller
PF/SF 10
15
Keshawn Gibbs
PG/SG 10
22
Kaiser Gates
PF/SF 10
30 Josh Coleman
C
10
31
Carson White
PF
9
g i rls
st. francis
Head Coach: Aisha Kennedy
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
0
Jasmine Feraro G
9
2
Jade Davis G
11
3
Anastasia Stewart G
9
5
Nigia Greene G
12
10 Candice Williams G
11
12 Megan Kirkpatrick G
12
14 Antoinette Brown F
12
21 Sarah Robinson G
9
24
Amanda Tramble G
11
32 Katy Mathis F
10
34 Abby Grant G
10
42 Yasmine Ratliff C
9
43 Janel Thompson C
12
Calvary Day
Head Coach: Jackie Hamilton
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Brittany Griffin
F
10
2
Dawona Magwood
F/C
10
3
Alexus Parker
G/F
12
5
Olivia Harrell
G
12
10
Sarah Hamilton
F
12
11
Jessica Lanier
G
9
12
Madison Salter
F
10
15
Taylor Rice
F
9
21
Abigail Lewis
C
10
24
Jessica Arnsdorf
G
9
32
Haley Clark
G
9
33
Courtney Turner
G
9
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Holy innocents’
Head Coach: Tony Watkins
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Mary Catherine Thomson F
11
3
Bailey McBride G
12
4
Emma Rolander F
9
5
Aaliyah Milord G
9
10 Rachel Morton F
10
11 Katie Jacobs F
11
12 Mary Hollis Schmidt G
11
13 Sydney Long G
9
21 Chelsea Zoller G
9
23 McKenzie Bolden G
12
24 Erika Cassell C
9
25 Lexii Cassell F
11
31 Mary Wade Ballou C
12
32 Reshaundra Owens F
12
44 Ciel Rodriguez G
11
southwest atlanta christian
Head Coach: Jackie Cowan
No.Name
Pos. Gr.
1
Tori Dozier G
10
5
Keimeshia Walker G
9
10 Marquita Daniels G
11
15 Alexis Carter C
12
20
Kristin Carter F
10
21 Amy Griffin F
11
22 Mia Anthony G
12
23 Amber Perkins G
10
24 Lleah Jones G
12
25 Amber Brown F
12
30 Kendall James F
12
33 Kelsey James F
12
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