East Augusta vs Tutt (girls) Dec. 14th
Tonight’s matchup featured two teams that have a similar style of play, which is very “scrappy”. The first quarter consisted of a lot of loose balls, scraped knees, and hard fouls. The game was close throughout the first half with the score being 17-19 Tutt. #11 A. Sanders (Tutt) displayed her aggressive defensive play with four first half steals. In the second half, Tutt started to pull away with two consecutive baskets by #51 E. Dukes (Tutt) which put Tutt up by eight mid-ways through the third quarter. #32 Bowman (East Augusta) put on an offensive display late in the third scoring six consecutive points by the way of layups and pull-up jumpers. Her play brought East Augusta within one 26-25 going to the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter started off just like the first, very intense. Both teams couldn’t get into an offensive groove early in the fourth due a lot of fouls being called. Then the electrifying point guard, #11 A. Sanders (Tutt) scored on two full court layups that put Tutt up by six with a minute left in the game. East Augusta couldn’t convert on 3 three pointers to try and put them in a winning position but couldn’t prevail.
Final Score: Tutt 33 East Augusta 29.
#32 Bowman (East Augusta) led all scorers for the game with 16 points. #51 E. Dukes led Tutt with 12 points and #11 A. Sanders added 10 points for Tutt. #23 Collier added 7 points for East Augusta as well.
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Richmond County Game Recaps (4 games) Dec. 7th -10th
Morgan Rd Mustangs vs Glenn Hills Spartans (boys) Dec. 7, 2009
The boy’s matchup featured two teams that were both undefeated coming into the matchup at 4-0. Glenn Hills got off to a fast start, lead by #23 Michael “Meat” Scott (Glenn Hills) who put in five first quarter points, giving his team a 15-6 first quarter lead. Morgan Rd started to make a run early in the second quarter with four quick buckets by #24 Kahlige “Da-Da” Fleglare. With the offensive fire power that Glenn Hills has, at any given time any one of coach Mitchell’s player can get hot. That was the case in the second quarter. #12 Niquia “bubba” Andrews picked up where #23 “Meat” Scott left off, scoring five second quarter points. Glenn Hills continued to keep the widespread lead throughout the game due to the inside presence of #24 Caleel Stephens (Glenn Hills) and Maurice O’Bannon (Glenn Hills) who also added two 3rd quarter blocks. Morgan Rd couldn’t get into an offensive rhythm in the second half. As a result, Glenn Hills took a 20 point lead and didn’t look back. Morgan Rd got a spark from #3 Earl Cobb early in the fourth but couldn’t chop away at the lead.
Final Score Glenn Hills 45 Morgan Rd 26.
#24 Caleel Stephens led Glenn Hills with 10 points and 8 rebounds. #23 Michael “Meat” Scott (6 assist) and #12 Niquia “bubba” Andrews added 9 points each. #24 Kahlige “Da-Da” Fleglare lead Morgan Rd with 14 points. #3 Earl Cobb added 7 points.
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The boy’s matchup featured two teams that were both undefeated coming into the matchup at 4-0. Glenn Hills got off to a fast start, lead by #23 Michael “Meat” Scott (Glenn Hills) who put in five first quarter points, giving his team a 15-6 first quarter lead. Morgan Rd started to make a run early in the second quarter with four quick buckets by #24 Kahlige “Da-Da” Fleglare. With the offensive fire power that Glenn Hills has, at any given time any one of coach Mitchell’s player can get hot. That was the case in the second quarter. #12 Niquia “bubba” Andrews picked up where #23 “Meat” Scott left off, scoring five second quarter points. Glenn Hills continued to keep the widespread lead throughout the game due to the inside presence of #24 Caleel Stephens (Glenn Hills) and Maurice O’Bannon (Glenn Hills) who also added two 3rd quarter blocks. Morgan Rd couldn’t get into an offensive rhythm in the second half. As a result, Glenn Hills took a 20 point lead and didn’t look back. Morgan Rd got a spark from #3 Earl Cobb early in the fourth but couldn’t chop away at the lead.
Final Score Glenn Hills 45 Morgan Rd 26.
#24 Caleel Stephens led Glenn Hills with 10 points and 8 rebounds. #23 Michael “Meat” Scott (6 assist) and #12 Niquia “bubba” Andrews added 9 points each. #24 Kahlige “Da-Da” Fleglare lead Morgan Rd with 14 points. #3 Earl Cobb added 7 points.
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Columbia County Game Recap Dec. 11th
Greenbrier Wolfpack vs Columbia Raiders (boys) Dec. 11, 2009
We got the chance to check out two of the better teams in Columbia County between Greenbrier and the Columbia Raiders. Columbia showed their athleticism by gathering steals and converting on layups in the first quarter, which lead to a 14-2 Columbia lead. #34 T. Cabarrus (Columbia) dominated the game on both ends. He gathered rebounds and took the rock full court for layups and floaters. He had 12 first half points. Greenbrier couldn’t get their offense going due to their starting guard #23 Khadime Celestine (Greenbrier) picking up 3 first half fouls. Columbia kept the attack on throughout the game, which lead to a 44-19 lead going into the fourth quarter. Greenbrier continued to play hard but couldn’t cut the lead down. Columbia County doesn’t have a playoff system which is unfortunate because it would be nice to see how Columbia will look against Evans and Grovetown Middle in a playoff battle.
Final Score: Columbia 55 Greenbrier 29.
#34 T. Cabarrus led all scorers and Columbia with 16 points and 7 rebounds. #22 J. Grimes added 11 points and #21 K. McCladdie added 10 points as well for Columbia. T. Martinez led Greenbrier with 6 points.
We got the chance to check out two of the better teams in Columbia County between Greenbrier and the Columbia Raiders. Columbia showed their athleticism by gathering steals and converting on layups in the first quarter, which lead to a 14-2 Columbia lead. #34 T. Cabarrus (Columbia) dominated the game on both ends. He gathered rebounds and took the rock full court for layups and floaters. He had 12 first half points. Greenbrier couldn’t get their offense going due to their starting guard #23 Khadime Celestine (Greenbrier) picking up 3 first half fouls. Columbia kept the attack on throughout the game, which lead to a 44-19 lead going into the fourth quarter. Greenbrier continued to play hard but couldn’t cut the lead down. Columbia County doesn’t have a playoff system which is unfortunate because it would be nice to see how Columbia will look against Evans and Grovetown Middle in a playoff battle.
Final Score: Columbia 55 Greenbrier 29.
#34 T. Cabarrus led all scorers and Columbia with 16 points and 7 rebounds. #22 J. Grimes added 11 points and #21 K. McCladdie added 10 points as well for Columbia. T. Martinez led Greenbrier with 6 points.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Richmond County Game Recaps (3 games) Nov. 30th -Dec. 3rd
East Augusta Jaguars vs Langford Lions (girls) 11/30/09
Tonight’s matchup kicked off the official start of the Richmond County Middle School season. We were in the building to watch the Langford Lions host the East Augusta Jaguars. The game got off to a fast/ aggressive pace with both teams showing a strong defensive effort with block shots and hard fouls. #50 C Aleshia Merriweather (Langford) showed her dominance in paint by grabbing 6 rebounds, 4 being offensive. Her counter partner #55 PF Brandy Hayes (Langford) also was very aggressive on the boards in the first half leading the lady lions to a 21 – 12 halftime lead. East Augusta started to chip away in the second half. Leading the way for the jaguars was #24 SF Bowman (East Augusta) who is just a six grader, displayed a nice pull-up jumper throughout the game and also has a nice shooting touch on her jumpshot. Bowman also added in two blocks. Langford started to pull away late in the fourth quarter with an offensive effort from #14 Tatyanna Dumas (Langford) in where she scored 6 points in the fourth. #24 Bowman (East Augusta) led all scorers with 13 points. #14 Tatyana Dumas led Langford with 10 points.
Final Score: Langford 34 East Augusta 21
Tonight’s matchup kicked off the official start of the Richmond County Middle School season. We were in the building to watch the Langford Lions host the East Augusta Jaguars. The game got off to a fast/ aggressive pace with both teams showing a strong defensive effort with block shots and hard fouls. #50 C Aleshia Merriweather (Langford) showed her dominance in paint by grabbing 6 rebounds, 4 being offensive. Her counter partner #55 PF Brandy Hayes (Langford) also was very aggressive on the boards in the first half leading the lady lions to a 21 – 12 halftime lead. East Augusta started to chip away in the second half. Leading the way for the jaguars was #24 SF Bowman (East Augusta) who is just a six grader, displayed a nice pull-up jumper throughout the game and also has a nice shooting touch on her jumpshot. Bowman also added in two blocks. Langford started to pull away late in the fourth quarter with an offensive effort from #14 Tatyanna Dumas (Langford) in where she scored 6 points in the fourth. #24 Bowman (East Augusta) led all scorers with 13 points. #14 Tatyana Dumas led Langford with 10 points.
Final Score: Langford 34 East Augusta 21
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Middle School Thanksgiving Classic Write-Up 11/30/2009
The 4th Annual Middle School Thanksgiving classic was in full effect this past weekend. Dameon Key and the Lineage of Champions put on a great event to jumpstart the middle school season in Richmond County. There was a total of 23 teams (boys and girls) with schools coming from Augusta, South Carolina and the outskirts of Richmond county. Click on the read more icon to get full game write ups and also our new section “college-bound” Thanksgiving Middle School Classic write-up cont'd 11/30/2009
College Bound
Every so often, we highlight certain players in where their play would be recognized by a college scout. College bound is not based on scoring the most points or showing the most flash, but is based on how the player played his/her position and the impact that player had on the game. At the Middle School Thanksgiving classic, four players caught our eye to be recognized as “College Bound”
Jayshawn Brooks 6’1 SF/PF 7th grade North Augusta Middle School
Jayshawn is a “freakish” type of athlete. Has excellent defensive skills in where he moves his feet very well and knows how to time his blocks. Can defend positions 1-5. Plays the top and middle of the press very well, ball deflections and interceptions. Has an inside-outside type of game. The best low-post player at the classic and is capable of grabbing defensive rebounds and taking it coast-to-coast for rim-touching finger rolls. Seems like he does not get tired, is always on his motor. Has decent stroke from 15 ft.
Earl Cobb 5’9 PG 8th grade Morgan Rd Middle School
Earl, who is regarded by many as the #1 football prospect in the CSRA (led his team to the middle school title game and won) is not far behind on the court as well. Reminds me of Rodney Stuckey. Uses his size and strength to be a defensive pest on the court. Not flashy but has excellent ball-security skills. Knows when to penetrate and does an excellent job of drawing the defense and making cross court streamed-line passes to open teammates. Shows leadership on the court, hustles for every loose ball. Didn’t show his jumper but he didn’t have to. Makes good decision on fast breaks.
Juwan Tolbert 5’9 SG/PG 8th grade Langford Middle School
Juwan is the type of player that you do not have to design a play for and he still will be effective. The most fundamentally sound player at the classic. Always is in a basketball position on offense and defense. Rebounds the ball very well for a guard and pushes the ball up the court and makes the right decision (didn’t register a turnover). His strength allows him to score in traffic and he can shoot the deep 3pt shot. Seems like he is always under control.
Aaron Williamson 5’10 SF/SG 8th grade Glenn Hills Middle School
Every time I see Aaron play, I leave very impressed with his game. He plays like he has a chip on his shoulder. Tied with Jayshawn as the best finisher/attacker that I have seen in middle school so far. Runs the floor very well, knows how to run his lane. Great offensive rebounder. Showed his jump-shot that had nice trajectory and a decent back spin. The type of player that you just tell “go play” Has great defensive instincts as well. Nice elevation on all his layups, could possibly dunk on fastbreaks if he really tried.
Every so often, we highlight certain players in where their play would be recognized by a college scout. College bound is not based on scoring the most points or showing the most flash, but is based on how the player played his/her position and the impact that player had on the game. At the Middle School Thanksgiving classic, four players caught our eye to be recognized as “College Bound”
Jayshawn Brooks 6’1 SF/PF 7th grade North Augusta Middle School
Jayshawn is a “freakish” type of athlete. Has excellent defensive skills in where he moves his feet very well and knows how to time his blocks. Can defend positions 1-5. Plays the top and middle of the press very well, ball deflections and interceptions. Has an inside-outside type of game. The best low-post player at the classic and is capable of grabbing defensive rebounds and taking it coast-to-coast for rim-touching finger rolls. Seems like he does not get tired, is always on his motor. Has decent stroke from 15 ft.
Earl Cobb 5’9 PG 8th grade Morgan Rd Middle School
Earl, who is regarded by many as the #1 football prospect in the CSRA (led his team to the middle school title game and won) is not far behind on the court as well. Reminds me of Rodney Stuckey. Uses his size and strength to be a defensive pest on the court. Not flashy but has excellent ball-security skills. Knows when to penetrate and does an excellent job of drawing the defense and making cross court streamed-line passes to open teammates. Shows leadership on the court, hustles for every loose ball. Didn’t show his jumper but he didn’t have to. Makes good decision on fast breaks.Juwan Tolbert 5’9 SG/PG 8th grade Langford Middle School
Aaron Williamson 5’10 SF/SG 8th grade Glenn Hills Middle School
Every time I see Aaron play, I leave very impressed with his game. He plays like he has a chip on his shoulder. Tied with Jayshawn as the best finisher/attacker that I have seen in middle school so far. Runs the floor very well, knows how to run his lane. Great offensive rebounder. Showed his jump-shot that had nice trajectory and a decent back spin. The type of player that you just tell “go play” Has great defensive instincts as well. Nice elevation on all his layups, could possibly dunk on fastbreaks if he really tried.
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