Gwinnett - High School Basketball Preview

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all-county teams boys first team • Logan Adams, S. Gwinnett, Jr., 6-6 Averaged 15.2 points and 10.7 rebounds as a sophomore and has already verbally committed to UNC-Wilmington.

• Chris Bolden, N. Gwinnett, Sr., 6-2 Georgia Tech recruit averaged 15 points last season for Norcross as the Blue Devils won the AAAAA state title.

• Yonel Brown, Berkmar, Sr., 5-9 Kennesaw State signee averaged 16.4 points and 3.1 assists last season and was named region player of the year.

• Robert Carter, Shiloh, Sr., 6-9 Transfer from Thomasville is ranked as the No. 2 college prospect in the state among seniors by ESPNU. • T.J. Shipes, Buford, Sr., 6-8 Georgia State recruit averaged 14.6 points and 8.6 rebounds last season as Buford reached the Class AA title game.

girls first team • Lexie Brown, N. Gwinnett, Jr., 5-10 Future Maryland player averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists, 4.9 steals and 4.7 rebounds in first year with Bulldogs.

• Andraya Carter, Buford, Sr., 5-8 Tennessee recruit led Buford to third straight AA state title while averaging 14.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 steals.

• Kaela Davis, Buford, Jr., 6-2 Future Tennessee player averaged 18.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists last season after transferring from Norcross.

• Diamond DeShields, Norcross, Jr., 6-1 Led Blue Devils to second straight AAAAA state title while averaging 20.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

• Holli Wilkins, Wesleyan, Sr., 6-0 Furman recruit goes for fourth straight Class A state championship after averaging 12.2 points and 5.6 rebounds.

girls second team

boys second team A.J. Davis, Buford, Jr., 6-8 Qiydar Davis, S. Gwinnett, Sr., 6-4 Trayvon Reed, Shiloh, Soph., 7-0 Delano Spencer, GAC, Jr., 6-3 Brandon Thompson, Berkmar, Sr., 6-1

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Jasmine Carter, Mill Creek, Soph., 5-8 Shayla Cooper, Norcross, Jr., 6-1 Jordan Frazier, Wesleyan, Sr., 5-4 Erika Joseph, Parkview, Sr., 6-1 Kristina Nelson, Buford, Jr., 6-4

index Gwinnett continues its dominance of Georgia hoops...................................... 4 Central Gwinnett................................... 6 Archer................................................... 7 Berkmar................................................ 8 Brookwood............................................ 9 Buford..................................................10 Collins Hill............................................ 11 Dacula.................................................12 Duluth..................................................13 Greater Atlanta Christian.....................14 Grayson...............................................15 From start to finish, meaningful tournaments abound......................................16 Hebron Christian..................................18 Lanier...................................................19 Meadowcreek..................................... 20 Mill Creek............................................ 21 Mountain View.................................... 22 Norcross............................................. 23 North Gwinnett.................................... 24 Parkview............................................. 25 Peachtree Ridge................................. 26 Providence Christian........................... 27 Shiloh.................................................. 28 South Gwinnett................................... 29 Wesleyan............................................ 30

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Girl Power

Gwinnett continues its dominance of Georgia hoops

By Guy Curtright

Girls state titles

Staff Correspondent

It would be easy to assume it all began with Maya Moore, but that wouldn’t really be accurate.

As great as Moore was at Collins Hill, Gwinnett County’s reign in girls basketball began even before the Connecticut AllAmerican and WNBA rookie of the year got to high school.

Greater Atlanta Christian, which produced Georgia’s first great player in Cindy Brogdon, won three state championships in the 1970s and two more in the early 1980s. In fact, Gwinnett had 15 state championships before Collins Hill started its run of three straight titles with Moore in 2005.

There is no doubting, though, that the Maya years were a golden time in Gwinnett girls basketball. Collins Hill was named the No. 1 team in the nation in 2007, the third straight year the county produced two state champs.

Most thought those years would never be matched. Instead, excellence has just produced more excellence as the county continues to grow.

The time when Gwinnett claimed just one girls state title — South Gwinnett in 1995 — over a 20-year period now seems so, so long ago.

Wesleyan has won four straight state titles, bringing its total to eight in 10 years. Buford has won three in a row and Norcross has captured back-to-back championships.

All three schools are in position to add to their title streaks this season. In fact, all three could have their best teams ever.

Even scarier, none of the squads are senior dominated.

It is the junior class that has

Buford celebrates its Class AA state championship last season.

kept college coaches flocking to Gwinnett.

Moore was the nation’s consensus top high school player her final two seasons. Gwinnett may not have the top player right now, but it has some that are awfully close.

Although Buford’s Andraya Carter, heading to Tennessee, is ranked as the No. 17 senior by ESPNU, that pales in comparison to the ranking of some of the county’s underclassmen.

ESPNU ranks Kaela Davis, Carter’s Buford teammate, as the No. 2 junior, just a spot ahead of Diamond DeShields of Norcross.

And the list of top juniors in the county certainly doesn’t stop there.

ESPNU ranks the Top 60 juniors in the nation. Six play in Gwinnett County.

Behind Davis and DeShields are Lexie Brown of North Gwinnett at No. 17, Shayla Cooper of Norcross at No. 26, Kristina Nelson of Buford at No. 30 and Peyton Whitted of North Gwinnett at No. 60.

There is plenty of talent coming along behind them as well.

Wesleyan has built its success under coach Jan Azar on continuity and system rather than star power. But Nikki McDonald is ranked as one of the top freshmen in the nation by ESPNU and could be the school’s next Anne Marie Armstrong.

In Azar, Angie Hembree of

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Norcross and Buford’s Gene Durden, Gwinnett has three of the most successful coaches in Georgia. Hembree won three state titles at Collins Hill, the first two prior to Moore, to give her five total championships.

Gwinnett has dominated in AAAAA, AA and A, winning 23 of the possible 33 titles in those classifications the past 11 years.

The county has had triple winners four times and only one champion just three times.

Of course, Gwinnett boys have also had success. The state titles by the Norcross and GAC boys last year gave those schools sweeps and the county a staterecord five championships in one season.

Schools in Gwinnett County have won 31 girls state titles, including 23 in the past 11 years.

2011: Norcross, Buford, Wesleyan 2010: Norcross, Buford, Wesleyan 2009: Buford, Wesleyan 2008: Wesleyan 2007: Collins Hill, GAC 2006: Collins Hill, Wesleyan 2005: Collins Hill, Wesleyan 2004: Wesleyan 2003: Parkview 2002: Collins Hill, GAC, Wesleyan 2001: Central Gwinnett, Collins Hill, GAC 1995: South Gwinnett 1983: GAC 1982: GAC 1975: GAC 1974: GAC 1972: GAC 1954: Dacula 1946: Bethesda

But the boys’ 20 state crowns can’t compare to the girls titles despite coach Eddie Martin’s five state championships in six years with Norcross and now GAC. Class A girls champ Wesleyan defeated Class AA champ Buford last year and lost by just a point in overtime to Class AAAAA winner Norcross.

This season, Buford and Wesleyan will both be in the Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona before Christmas.

Moore led Collins Hill to the 2006 title in that prestigious event, enhancing Gwinnett’s basketball reputation.

Moore has been gone five years now, but girl power still rules in Gwinnett.

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central gwinnett black knights BOYS ROSTER 1 Justin Mouton............................5-7................... Jr. 3 K. Ci Maultsby............................6-2.................. Sr. 5 Brian Egejuru...........................5-10................... Jr. 11 Darius Joell..............................6-0................... Jr. 12 Justin Dewitt.............................5-6.................. Sr. 15 Eman Westmoreland...............6-0................... Jr. 20 Justin Martin............................6-3................... Jr. 21 Shaun Jones............................6-2............. Soph.

22 Michael Vos-Otin......................6-3................... Jr. 24 Slim Delbridge.........................6-4................... Jr. 25 Francis Kallon..........................6-5.................. Sr. 34 Neal Hodges............................6-4............. Soph.

boys at a glance Coach: David Allen 2010-11 record: 16-11 Returning regulars: Slim Delbridge, Jr., 6-4 Brian Egejuru, Jr., 5-10 Eman Westmoreland, Jr., 6-0 Others to watch: K.Ci. Maultsby, Sr., 6-2 Justin Martin, Jr., 6-3 Darius Joell, Jr., 6-0 Shaun Jones, Soph., 6-2 Outlook: Central made it back to the state tournament last season despite having just two seniors and no returning starters from its Final Four team of 2010.

The Black Knights have three starters back this season, but leading scorer Simeon Dennis transferred to South Gwinnett after averaging 15.2 points last season. Brian Egejuru averaged 8.2 points and a teambest 4.5 assists. Slim Delbridge led the way with 7.7 rebounds per game. Eman Westmoreland averaged 7.5 points. “We are coming off of a bit of a rebuilding year and I look for the experience we gained to play a major role in our success this season,” coach David Allen said.

Worth noting: The Black Knights fell to a No. 4 seed for the state tournament last season after losses to Berkmar and Brookwood in the region tournament and had to face defending state champ Milton in the first round, losing 68-49. Central had reached the Class AAAAA semifinals the year before, winning 29 games, before losing in overtime 73-69 to Westlake.

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SCHEDULE Nov. 18 at Mountain View Nov. 19 Hillgrove at Campbell (boys); Marietta at Campbell (girls) Nov. 29 at Peachtree Ridge Dec. 2 at Brookwood Dec. 3 at Parkview Dec. 9 Berkmar Dec. 12 South Gwinnett Dec. 16 Collins Hill Dec. 20-22 at Jared Cook Classic Jan. 3 at Archer

Central’s Taja Latimore

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Jan. 6 at Grayson Jan. 7 Dacula Jan. 10 at Shiloh Jan. 13 Brookwood Jan. 14 at Winder-Barrow Jan. 17 Parkview Jan. 21 Mountain View Jan. 24 at Berkmar Jan. 27 at South Gwinnett Jan. 31 Archer Feb. 3 Grayson Feb. 7 at Dacula Feb. 10 Shiloh

1 Sydney Buchanan.....................5-7................... Jr. 2 Lexus Travis............................5-10................... Jr. 4 Sarah McMillan.........................5-7................... Jr. 5 Alexandria Frazier.....................5-7...................Fr. 11 Devonna Glover......................5-5.................. Sr. 14 Nia Hardy................................5-9.................. Sr. 15 Jackie Finnegan......................5-7................... Jr. 21 Taja Latimore..........................5-9.................. Sr. 24 Caryn Ivey..............................5-6.................. Sr. 33 Tyra Woods.............................6-0............. Soph.

girls at a glance Coach: Jason Adams 2010-11 record: 11-13 Returning regulars: Taja Latimore, Sr., 5-9 Nia Hardy, Sr., 5-0 Caryn Ivey, Sr., 5-6 Jackie Finnegan, Jr., 5-7 Others to watch: Devonna Glover, Sr., 5-5 Tyra Woods, Soph., 6-0 Outlook: The Black Knights went 10-4 down the stretch last season despite having just one senior and appear ready to make a state tournament run. Taja Latimore was a second-team all-region choice last season after averaging 14 points and seven rebounds. Nia Hardy, an honorable mention selection, averaged 14 points and eight rebounds. Caryn Ivey averaged eight points per game and led the team in assists with three per game. Devonna Glover is the team’s defensive stopper. “This is by far one of the deepest, most talented teams I have coached in my time at Central Gwinnett,” coach Jason Adams said.

Worth noting: Central gave region champion Brookwood a scare in the tournament quarterfinals last season, taking a one-point lead into the fourth quarter before losing. Latimore had 18 points and nine rebounds in that game.

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archer tigers BOYS ROSTER 3 Randall Smith..........................5-11............... Jr. 4 Khari Stevens........................... 6-0...............Sr. 10 Nafis Floyd.............................. 6-1............... Jr. 12 Bryan Hamlet.......................... 6-0............... Jr. 14 Kelvin Nwanze........................ 6-5............... Jr. 20 Brennan Ariel........................ 5-10...............Sr. 21 Derek Lee............................... 6-2...............Sr. 25 Telvin Gabriel.......................... 6-5...............Sr. 32 Jermaine Morris...................... 6-2...............Sr. 33 Joe Joyner.............................. 6-5...............Sr. 34 Tramique Anderson................. 6-1...............Sr. 35 Aubrey Overby........................ 6-8............... Jr. 41 Jordan Wyton.......................... 6-9...............Sr.

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region 8-aaaaa girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 19 Collins Hill Nov. 21 Chattahoochee Nov. 29 Walnut Grove Dec. 2 at Dacula Dec. 3 at Shiloh Dec. 6 Parkview Dec. 9 South Gwinnett Dec. 12 at Brookwood Dec. 17 at Apalachee Dec. 28-30 at Commerce tourney (boys); at Allatoona tourney (girls) Jan. 3 Central Gwinnett Jan. 6 Berkmar

Jan. 7 Mountain View Jan. 10 at Grayson Jan. 13 Dacula Jan. 17 Shiloh Jan. 20 Charlotte Christian at Norcross (boys); Girls Night Out at Starr’s Mill (girls) Jan. 21 at Parkview Jan. 24 at South Gwinnett Jan. 27 Brookwood Jan. 31 at Central Gwinnett Feb. 3 at Berkmar Feb. 10 Grayson

Coach: Tim Watkins 2010-11 record: 14-16 Returning regulars: Randall Smith, Jr., 5-11 Bryan Hamlet, Jr., 6-0 Jermaine Morris, Sr., 6-2 Others to watch: Tramique Anderson, Sr., 6-1 Telvin Gabriel, Sr., 6-5 Khari Stevens, Sr., 6-0 Aubrey Overby, 6-8, Jr. Outlook: The Tigers’ were the feel-good story of last season, making the state tournament in their second year and first season in Class AAAAA. Just 3-11 in region play during the regular season, Archer won three straight games to reach the region championship and then won a state tournament game before falling to tradition-rich Wheeler. “We aren’t going to sneak up on anybody (this season),” coach Tim Watkins said.

Worth noting: Archer returns three starters, led by the junior guard tandem of Randall Smith and Bryan Hamlet. Smith was named to the all-region second team last season after averaging 5.8 assists and 8.1 points. Hamlet, an honorable mention pick, averaged 12.4 points. He had 20 in the loss to Wheeler in the state tournament. The Tigers should also get a boost from the addition of 6-foot-8 Aubrey Overby to the varsity.

10 Racquel Veedia........................5-3............. Soph.

12 Danicka Brown.........................5-6.................. Sr. 20 Kayla Rogers...........................5-7............. Soph.

21 Alesha Mann............................5-7............. Soph.

22 Kathryn Berry........................5-10............. Soph.

23 Madison Newby.......................5-7...................Fr. 24 Quaddijay Winston...................5-6................... Jr. 25 Holli Sturgill..............................5-4............. Soph.

32 Marissa Jordan........................5-7................... Jr. 33 Morgan Jackson....................5-10................... Jr. 34 Kailah Ware.............................5-8................... Jr. 40 CiiCii Marseille....................... 5-11...................Fr. 44 Amber Crosson...................... 5-11................... Jr.

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Coach: Ryan Lesniak 2010-11 record: 8-18 Returning regulars: Kayla Rogers, Soph., 5-7 Alesha Mann, Soph., 5-7 Danicka Brown, Sr., 5-6 Marissa Jordan, Jr., 5-7 Morgan Jackson, Jr., 5-10 Others to watch: Madison Newby, Fr., 5-7 Kathryn Berry, Soph., 5-10 Outlook: The Tigers held their own during their first year in Class AAAAA despite a very young team and seem poised to improve on last season’s record after a year of valuable experience. Archer started a junior, two sophomores and two freshmen a year ago. Kayla Rogers, an honorable mention all-region choice, led the team in scoring, averaging 9.2 points and getting 20 in a loss to champion Brookwood at the region tournament. Alesha Mann, also a freshman a year ago, was second in scoring, averaging 8.2.

Worth noting: Marissa Jordan led the Tigers in rebounding last season, grabbing 6.2 per game. Danicka Brown was second at 4.8 rebounds and Morgan Jackson third at 4.7. Rogers was tops in assists at 1.9.

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berkmar patriots BOYS ROSTER 1 Joseph Gordon..........................5-9...................Fr. 3 Adonai Rogers...........................6-2.................. Sr. 4 Yonel Brown...............................5-9.................. Sr. 5 C.J. Foster..................................6-2................... Jr. 10 Bradley Holmes.....................5-10............. Soph.

11 Zach Weiner.............................6-1.................. Sr. 15 Brandon Thompson.................6-0.................. Sr. 21 Cam Terry.............................. 5-11............. Soph.

23 Jonathan Sanks.......................6-2............. Soph.

24 Trey Moore...............................6-2............. Soph.

40 Tyler Rogers............................6-5.................. Sr. 42 Tim Rowe.................................6-9............. Soph.

boys at a glance Coach: Greg Phillips 2010-11 record: 20-8 Returning regulars: Yonel Brown, Sr., 5-9 Brandon Thompson, Sr., 6-0 Tim Rowe, Soph., 6-9 Others to watch: Adonai Rogers, Sr., 6-2 Tyler Rogers, Sr., 6-5 C.J. Foster, Jr., 6-2 Joseph Gordon, Fr., 5-9 Outlook: The dynamic duo of Yonel Brown and Brandon Thompson returns as Berkmar shoots for a third straight trip to the state tournament. Brown, named region player of the year, averaged a teambest 16.4 points and 3.1 assists last season. Thompson averaged 14.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. The other returning starter is 6-foot-9 Tim Rowe, who led with team with 7.2 rebounds per game as a freshman a year ago. Adonai Rogers, an honorable mention all-region pick, transferred from Shiloh and freshman Joseph Gordon led Sweetwater Middle School to the county title last season.

Worth noting: Greg Phillips, a former assistant at Norcross, was named 8-AAAAA coach of the year after leading the Patriots to the region title in his second year. But Berkmar’s season came to an end in the first round of the state tournament with a 5756 upset loss to Roswell, coached by Phillips’ older brother Ty.

region 8-aaaaa girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 19 Centennial at River Ridge (boys) Dec. 2 Shiloh Dec. 3 Brookwood Dec. 6 South Gwinnett Dec. 9 at Central Gwinnett Dec. 10 Chattahoochee at GAC (boys) Dec. 12 at Parkview Dec. 16 at Meadowcreek Dec. 19-21 North Murray tourney (girls) Dec. 28-30 Roundball Classic at Charleston, S.C. (boys) Dec. 28-30 East Jackson

tourney (girls) Jan. 6 at Archer Jan. 7 Grayson Jan. 10 at Dacula Jan. 13 at Shiloh Jan. 17 at Brookwood Jan. 20 Dr. Phillips at Norcross (boys) Jan. 24 Central Gwinnett Jan. 27 Parkview Jan. 28 at Alpharetta Feb. 3 Archer Feb. 7 at Grayson Feb. 11 Dacula

2 Simone’ Gordon........................ 5-4................... Fr. 3 Daijah Cooke............................ 5-7....................Jr. 4 Abriel Brown............................. 5-5....................Jr. 5 Nina Williams............................ 5-7....................Jr. 10 Chardinae Fluker.................... 5-3....................Jr. 13 JaTaja Washington.................. 5-8....................Jr. 14 DeOndra Fletcher................... 5-5....................Jr. 15 Teryne Jenkns........................ 5-6.............. Soph.

20 Guisela Padilla........................ 5-6....................Jr. 21 Jazmine Green....................... 5-9................... Sr. 23 Tonee Ashaye....................... 5-10....................Jr. 24 Destiny Davis.......................... 5-8....................Jr. 25 Leajeanin Petit...................... 5-10................... Fr. 32 Cabrina Clay........................... 5-9....................Jr. 24 Kaitlin Stinson......................... 5-5....................Jr.

girls at a glance Coach: Todd McCutcheon 2010-11 record: 18-11 Returning regular: Jazmine Green, Sr., 5-9 Others to watch: Deijah Cooke, Jr., 5-7 Nina Williams, Jr., 5-7 Guisela Padilla, Jr., 5-6 JaTaja Washington, Jr., 5-8 Outlook: The Patriots must rebuild around threeyear starter Jazmine Green after losing six seniors from last season’s state tournament team. Green was second on the team in rebounding a year ago with 6.6 per game and will have to carry more of a scoring load this season after the graduation of standouts Ka’Vonne Towns, 6-foot-4 Teanna Robinson, Shamicka Martin and Kenisha Watkins. Green is the team’s lone senior this season.

Worth noting: Berkmar made it to the state tournament last season despite losing Towns at midseason to a knee injury. The four-year starter was averaging 17.1 points and 3.6 assists through 11 games when her high school career came to an end.

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brookwood broncos BOYS ROSTER 2 Malcolm Hannah........................5-7................... Jr. 3 Andrew Edge.............................6-1................... Jr. 4 Matt Surls................................ 5-11................... Jr. 5 Colin Cotter.............................. 5-11................... Jr. 10 Cameron Lewis........................6-6................... Jr. 11 Bilal Abdulla.............................6-2.................. Sr. 12 Chris Kinsey............................6-1................... Jr. 15 Kendall Joseph........................6-0............. Soph.

20 Khalil Abdulla...........................6-3................... Jr. 21 Terence Higginbotham........... 5-11................... Jr. 22 Austin Lewis.......................... 5-11................... Jr. 23 Jamaal Cole.............................6-1................... Jr. 24 Chris Powell.............................6-2................... Jr. 32 Alex Drag.................................6-5................... Jr.

boys at a glance Coach: Daniel Bowles 2010-11 record: 10-18 Returning regular: Malcolm Hannah, Jr., 5-8 Others to watch: Jamaal Cole, Jr., 6-1 Alex Drag, Jr., 6-5 Terence Higginbotham, Jr., 5-11 Chris Kinsey, Jr., 6-1 Kendall Joseph, Soph., 6-0 Outlook: The Broncos must replace four-year starting point guard Thomas Higginbotham as they try to make it back to the state tournament with a young team. Higginbotham averaged 13.1 points and 6.1 assists last season while making the all-region first team.

Malcolm Hannah, the lone full-time regular returning, averaged 13.2 points and made 61 3-pointers as a sophomore. He was an honorable mention all-region choice. Football standout Jamaal Cole averaged 5.7 points a year ago and Alex Drag contributed 4.2 points per game. Chris Kinsey also saw plenty of playing time last season.

Worth noting: Playing a difficult schedule, Brookwood didn’t win a game outside 8-AAAAA last year. But the Broncos finished 8-8 in the region and claimed a No. 3 seed for the state tournament with a victory over Central Gwinnett in the region tournament. Brookwood lost to Centennial in the first round of state play. This season’s schedule includes a trip to Ohio.

region 8-AAAAA girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 19 Pope at Campbell (boys); McEachern at Campbell (girls) Nov. 20-22 at Wesleyan Tip-Off (girls) Nov. 29 Collins Hill Dec. 2 Central Gwinnett Dec. 3 at Berkmar Dec. 6 at Grayson Dec. 9 at Dacula Dec. 10 at Mill Creek Dec. 12 Archer Dec. 17 at Millford, Ohio (boys) Dec. 19 at Centerville, Ohio (boys)

Dec. 20 at Cincinnati Moeller (boys) Dec. 28-30 Deep South Classic Jan. 3 at Shiloh Jan. 7 Parkview Jan. 10 at South Gwinnett Jan. 13 at Central Gwinnett Jan. 17 Berkmar Jan. 20 Grayson Jan. 24 Dacula Jan. 27 at Archer Jan. 31 Shiloh Feb. 7 at Parkview Feb. 10 South Gwinnett

3 Courtney Erickson.....................5-2.................. Sr. 5 Rebecca Walker.........................6-2................... Jr. 10 Mariah Mitchell........................5-6.................. Sr. 11 Nija Kurien...............................5-5................... Jr. 12 Shelby Hunter..........................5-5................... Jr. 15 Nicole Plaisted.........................5-8.................. Sr. 21 Rachel Hellwig.........................5-6.................. Sr. 24 Courtney Gardner..................5-10................... Jr. 30 Shontice Butler........................6-0.................. Sr. 31 Colin Fite..................................6-0.................. Sr. 32 Allijah Jackson.........................5-5.................. Sr. 33 Katie McManners.....................6-2.................. Sr.

girls at a glance Coach: Scott Terry 2010-11 record: 25-3 Returning regulars: Rebecca Walker, Jr., 6-2 Courtney Gardner, Jr. 5-10 Others to watch: Alliah Jackson, Sr., 5-5 Shontice Butler, Sr., 6-0 Nicole Plaisted, Sr., 5-9 Katie McManners, Sr., 6-2 Outlook: The Broncos have the difficult task of replacing Jazmine Jackson and Katie Mallow, the coplayers of the year in the region last season. Moving into leadership roles will be juniors Rebecca Walker and Courtney Gardner. Walker was named second-team all-region last season after averaging 9.2 points and 5.9 rebounds. Gardner, an honorable mention choice, averaged 8.8 points and 6.1 rebounds.

Worth noting: Brookwood won its first 22 games and was ranked No. 1 in the state en route to its first region title. But after beating Parkview in the tournament championship game, the Broncos were upset in the first round of the state tournament by Northview. Brookwood will play a tough early schedule this season in hopes of being battle tested for later on.

Brookwood’s Rebecca Walker

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buford wolves BOYS ROSTER 1 Isaiah Williams.................................. 6-1...................... Jr. 2 Bobby Dando.................................... 6-0...................... Jr. 3 A.J. Davis........................................... 6-8...................... Jr. 4 Justice Bartley................................... 6-5................ Soph.

5 Alton Grose....................................... 6-0......................Sr. 10 Joey Dando................................... 5-10......................Sr. 11 Bryson Jordan................................. 6-1...................... Jr. 12 Kyle Kellam..................................... 6-1......................Sr. 13 Colby Durden.................................. 6-4...................... Jr. 15 T.J. Shipes....................................... 6-8......................Sr. 20 Payton Wehunt............................... 6-0......................Sr. 21 Trevor Shipes.................................. 6-6................ Soph.

22 Brad Mapes.................................... 6-5...................... Jr. 23 Xavier Cunningham....................... 6-1......................Sr. 24 Chris Pass....................................... 6-2...................... Jr.

boys at a glance Coach: Allen Whitehart 2010-11 record: 24-9 Returning regulars: T.J. Shipes, Sr., 6-8 Kyle Kellam, Sr., 6-1 Others to watch: A.J. Davis, Jr., 6-8 Alton Grose, Sr., 6-0 Payton Wehunt, Sr.,6-0 Brad Mapes, Jr., 6-5 Isaiah Williams, Jr., 6-1 Justice Bartley, Soph., 6-5 Outlook: The Wolves were a state tournament surprise a year ago, pulling off upsets in close games against Kendrick, South Atlanta and Laney to reach the championship game before falling to region-rival GAC for the third time. Leading scorer and rebounder T.J. Shipes is one of two returning starters and the Wolves received a big boost when A.J. Davis transferred from GAC. Shipes, who is headed to Georgia State, averaged 14.6 points and 8.6 rebounds last season. Davis, also 6-foot-8, contributed 12.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for GAC as a sophomore. The twin brother of Buford girls standout Kaela Davis had three double-doubles in the state tournament.

The Wolves also added transfers Isaiah Williams (St. Francis) and Justice Bartley (Lanier).

Worth noting: Buford increased its win total by 15 games last season in Allen Whitehart’s first year as coach. He was 97-25 previously in four seasons at Centennial.

region 6-aa girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 19 Parkview at River Ridge (boys) Nov. 25-26 at Charlotte tourney (boys) Nov. 29 Milton Dec. 3 North Gwinnett at KSU (boys) Dec. 6 South Atlanta Dec. 10 at Therrell Dec. 12 at Clarkston Dec. 19-22 Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona (girls) Dec. 27-30 Converse tourney at Columbia, S.C. (boys) Dec. 27-29 Peach State tour-

ney at Holy Innocents’ (girls) Jan. 6 at Decatur Jan. 10 at Cross Keys Jan. 13 at GAC Jan. 14 Whitefield at McEachern (boys); McEachern at Wesleyan (girls) Jan. 20 Westminster Jan. 21 Lovett Jan. 24 at Blessed Trinity Jan. 27 Clarkston Jan. 28 Wesleyan Jan. 31 Decatur Feb. 3 Cross Keys Feb. 4 at Maynard Jackson Feb. 7 GAC

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1 Maya Dillard.................................. 5-5..................... Jr. 2 Kallie Case.................................... 5-6.....................Sr. 3 Kaela Davis................................... 6-2..................... Jr. 4 Andraya Carter............................. 5-8.....................Sr. 11 Hannah Manley........................... 5-9..................... Jr. 14 MacKenzie Darrah...................... 6-3..................... Jr. 15 Kristin Bradshaw......................... 5-9..................... Jr. 22 Bree Horrocks............................. 6-5............... Soph.

24 JaQwannia Brown...................... 5-8.....................Sr. 50 Emily Adams............................... 6-4.....................Sr. 52 Kristina Nelson........................... 6-4..................... Jr.

girls at a glance Coach: Gene Durden 2010-11 record: 29-3 Returning regulars: Andraya Carter, Sr., 5-8 Kaela Davis, Jr., 6-2 Maya Dillard, Jr. 5-5 Others to watch: Kristina Nelson, Jr., 6-4 MacKenzie Darrah, Jr., 6-3 Kallie Case, Sr., 5-5 Emily Adams, Sr., 6-4 Outlook: Tennessee recruit Andraya Carter will miss the start of the season after ACL surgery in June, but Buford remains a heavy favorite to win its fourth straight state title. Kaela Davis, who also has committed to Tennessee, is one of the top juniors in the nation and the Wolves have added junior transfer Kristina Nelson from Greater Atlanta Christian to give them even more size. Carter, Davis and Nelson were all first-team all-county picks by the Gwinnett Daily Post last season. Carter averaged 14.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 2.1 assists while playing shutdown defense for the Wolves a year ago, and Davis contributed 18.2 points and 5.5 rebounds. Nelson averaged 15.5 points and 6.8 rebounds for GAC, which lost to Buford in the state championship game.

Worth noting: In addition to Carter and Davis, Buford returns starting point guard Maya Dillard and top reserve MacKenzie Darrah, who had a big offensive outburst in the title game. Darrah is 6-foot-3 and Nelson 6-foot-4. The Wolves also have 6-foot-4 Emily Adams and 6-foot-5 Bree Horrocks, giving coach Gene Durden’s team unmatched height.

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collins hill eagles BOYS ROSTER 2 Nate Williams.............................6-2................... Jr. 3 Eric Ambrosio............................5-5................... Jr. 4 David Jimenez...........................5-9.................. Sr. 5 Jaylin McConnaughey...............6-1.................. Sr. 10 Conner Iverson...................... 5-11.................. Sr. 11 Santo Bolden......................... 5-11.................. Sr. 12 Tevin Holliday......................... 5-11.................. Sr. 20 Tra Palmer...............................6-2................... Jr. 22 Devin Monroe........................ 5-11................... Jr. 23 Devin Mitchell..........................6-3............. Soph.

32 Jonathan Tillman.....................6-1................... Jr. 42 John Carlos Reyes..................6-7............. Soph.

boys at a glance Coach: Eric Nathan 2010-11 record: 18-7 Returning regulars: None Players to watch: Conner Iverson, Sr., 5-11 Devin Mitchell, Soph., 6-3 John Carlos Reyes, So., 6-7 Outlook: The Eagles have a new coach and a nearly new team after Josh Grayson left for Loganville. Five players, led by the dynamic Saah Nimley, graduated and Andre Allen, who would have given the team at lease one returning starter, transferred.

Former assistant Eric Nathan was promoted to replace Grayson and he inherits a rebuilding process made more difficult by the departure of Allen, an honorable mention all-region pick. The Eagles will count on senior Conner Iverson for leadership. John Carlos Reyes offers size inside at 6-foot-7. Devin Mitchell is another promising sophomore and is the Eagles’ second-tallest player at 6-foot-3.

Worth noting: It will be impossible to replace three-year starter Nimley, who averaged 22 points each of the past two seasons despite being only 5-foot-8. In Nimley’s three years as a starter, the Eagles were 59-23. Collins Hill, though, missed the state tournament last season after three straight appearances when it was beaten by Mill Creek in the region quarterfinals.

region 7-aaaaa girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 12 Rockdale Nov. 18 Lovett (girls) Nov. 19 at Archer Nov. 21 Dacula at Archer Nov. 29 at Brookwood Dec. 6 at Norcross Dec. 9 at Mill Creek Dec. 10 at Palmetto Showcase (boys) Dec. 12 Norcross Dec. 16 at C. Gwinnett Dec. 20 Hart County Dec. 28-30 at Deep South

Classic Jan. 3 North Gwinnett Jan. 6 at Meadowcreek Jan. 10 Duluth Jan. 13 Mountain View Jan. 14 at McIntosh Jan. 17 Peachtree Ridge Jan. 24 Mill Creek Jan. 27 at North Gwinnett Jan. 31 Meadowcreek Feb. 3 at Duluth Feb. 7 at Mountain View Feb. 10 at Peachtree Ridge

Collins Hill’s Conner Iverson

5 Bre’ana Singleton......................5-4................... Jr. 10 Megan Kellar............................5-6.................. Sr. 11 Alexis Weaver..........................5-9.................. Sr. 12 Emily Buck...............................5-8.................. Sr. 15 Jordan Ulm..............................5-6.................. Sr. 21 Nykena Smith..........................5-6............. Soph.

22 Ally Adams...............................5-6.................. Sr. 23 Emylee Whitten........................5-8................... Jr. 24 Jasmine Knight........................5-6............. Soph.

30 Callie Star................................5-9............. Soph.

31 Brittany Stowers.......................6-0...................Fr. 33 Julianne Bayer.........................6-0................... Jr.

girls at a glance Coach: Scott Wild 2010-11 record: 16-10 Returning regulars: Jordan Ulm, Sr., 5-6 Emily Buck, Sr., 5-8 Bre’anna Singleton, Jr., 5-4 Others to watch: Megan Kellar, Sr., 5-6 Jasmine Knight, Soph., 5-6 Brittany Stowers, Fr., 6-0 Outlook: The Eagles had just three seniors last season, but Bria Young and O’dez Oraedu were firstand second-team all-region picks, respectively. Young led the team in scoring and assists, while Oraedu was tops in rebounding and second in scoring. Leading the returnees are seniors Jordan Ulm and Emily Buck, and junior Bre’ana Singleton. Ulm and Buck combined for about 15 points per game last season, while Singleton was second on the team in assists. Freshman Brittany Stowers gives the Eagles needed height and sophomore Jasmine Knight is another key addition.

Worth noting: Collins Hill was edged 63-60 by Mill Creek in the region quarterfinals and lost out on a trip to the state tournament for a fourth straight year. Mill Creek ended up making the Final Four, which used to be the Eagles’ destination almost every year. Scott Wild took over as coach last season after serving as an assistant when Collins Hill won three straight state titles with Maya Moore.

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dacula falcons BOYS ROSTER 2 Bryson Burlong..........................6-0.................. Sr. 3 Jaylen Williams..........................6-0................... Jr. 5 Anthony Morse..........................6-7.................. Sr. 10 Kyle Jones...............................6-0................... Jr. 11 Brandon Goodson..................5-10................... Jr. 15 Clyde Niba...............................6-3.................. Sr. 20 D.A. Clark.................................6-3...................Fr. 22 Will Searcy.............................5-10.................. Sr. 24 Alex Armah............................5-10.................. Sr. 33 Xavier Okoro............................6-2.................. Sr. 34 Donta Brown............................6-0................... Jr. 41 Logan MacIntyre......................6-3...................Fr. 44 Ifeanyi Okoye...........................6-3................... Jr.

region 8-aaaaa girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 18 at Meadowcreek Nov. 19 Chattahoochee at Archer Nov. 21 Collins Hill at Archer Nov. 29 Providence Dec. 2 Archer Dec. 3 at Grayson Dec. 6 Shiloh Dec. 9 Brookwood Dec. 17 Mill Creek Dec. 20-22 at Jared Cook Classic Dec. 30 at Duluth

boys at a glance Coach: B.J. Roy 2010-11 record: 13-12 Returning regulars: Xavier Okoro, Sr., 6-2 Anthony Morse, Sr., 6-7 Brandon Goodson, Jr., 5-10 Others to watch: Will Searcy, Sr., 5-10 Alex Armah, Sr., 5-10 Jaylen Williams, Jr., 6-0 Clyde Niba, 6-3 Outlook: The Falcons return three starters, including honorable mention all-region choice Xavier Okoro. He averaged team highs in points (11.0) and rebounds (7.4) last season, when Dacula lost to Brookwood in the region quarterfinals and missed out on the state tournament. The Falcons also return Brandon Goodson, who averaged 7.3 points, and Tennessee Tech signee Anthony Morse, who contributed 6.8 rebounds per game.

Worth noting: Dacula Middle School won a division title and was unbeaten until losing to Sweetwater for the county championship last season. D.A. Clark and Logan MacIntyre will see some varsity time as freshmen. Two other players from that team are attending high school elsewhere, however. Keyshawn Gibbs, who scored 38 points in the county championship game, is at St. Francis and Jonathan Hawkins at Central Gwinnett.

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Jan. 3 Parkview Jan. 6 South Gwinnett Jan. 7 at Central Gwinnett Jan. 10 Berkmar Jan. 13 at Archer Jan. 17 Grayson Jan. 20 at Shiloh Jan. 24 at Brookwood Jan. 31 at Parkview Feb. 3 at South Gwinnett Feb. 7 Central Gwinnett Feb. 10 at Berkmar

3 Briana Daniels...........................5-4.................. Sr. 5 Katelyn Daniels ........................ 5-6................... Jr. 10 Joni Weatherspoon................5-10................... Jr. 11 Taryn Anthony..........................5-6.................. Sr. 12 Katie McMillian.........................5-5................... Jr. 14 Anazjah Mayes........................5-6................... Jr. 20 Megan Bush..........................5-10.................. Sr. 21 Kendelle Culpepper.................5-7.................. Sr. 22 Anna Machovec.....................5-10............. Soph.

25 April Green..............................5-7.................. Sr. 30 Celina Leigh.............................5-9.................. Sr.

girls at a glance Coach: Travis Young 2010-11 record: 5-21 Returning regulars: Briana Daniels, Sr., 5-4 April Green, Sr., 5-7 Kendelle Culpepper, Sr., 5-7 Megan Bush, Sr., 5-10 Others to watch: Joni Weatherspoon, Jr., 5-10 Anna Machovec, Soph., 5-10 Outlook: The Falcons are hoping for a much better season than a year ago, when they had just one senior.

The team has gone from almost no experience to plenty of it. The roster includes six seniors and many of the underclassmen saw plenty of action last year. Joni Weatherspoon got several starts as a sophomore and is the leading returning scorer at 5.8 points per game.

She also averaged a team-best 4.7 rebounds.

Worth noting: April Green and Kendelle Culpepper return after averaging 4.9 points and 4.8 points, respectively. Green also grabbed 4.9 rebounds per game. Fellow seniors Briana Daniels and Megan Bush also started last season and Anna Machovec got plenty of experience as a freshman.

Dacula’s Xavier Okoro

duluth wildcats BOYS ROSTER 1 Devonte’ Sims..........................5-10.................. Sr. 3 Savion Griffin-Bey......................5-9............. Soph.

10 Myles Campbell.......................5-8................... Jr. 11 Ify Imachukwu..........................6-2................... Jr. 12 Romelo Stryon.........................5-9............. Soph.

20 Eddie Clary............................5-10............. Soph.

22 Bryce Wooten..........................6-2............. Soph.

23 Zach Erwin...............................6-5.................. Sr. 24 Michael Randle........................6-2.................. Sr. 25 Gregory Blackshear.................6-5................... Jr. 33 Joshua Rhodius.......................6-2.................. Sr. 35 Chris Wallace...........................6-3.................. Sr. 40 Ryan McClendon.....................6-5............. Soph.

region 7-aaaaa girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 18 at S. Cobb Nov. 19, 22, 26 at Jefferson Tip-Off Dec. 2 N. Cobb Dec. 6 Meadowcreek Dec. 9 at N. Gwinnett Dec. 10 Dacula Dec. 16 at Chattahoochee Dec. 17 at Northview Dec. 27-29 at Pickens tourney (boys); Peach State tourney at Holy Innocents’ (girls)

Jan. 3 at Mill Creek Jan. 6 at Norcross Jan. 10 at Collins Hill Jan. 13 at Peachtree Ridge Jan. 17 Mountain View Jan. 20 at Meadowcreek Jan. 24 N. Gwinnett Jan. 27 Mill Creek Jan. 31 Norcross Feb. 3 Collins Hill Feb. 7 Peachtree Ridge Feb. 10 at Mountain View

4 Brittany Ashley.........................5-10.................. Sr. 5 Aleexis Lyons.............................5-9................... Jr. 11 Joi Jones..................................5-6................... Jr. 12 Sarena Sutton..........................5-6................... Jr. 14 Alyah McGriff......................... 5-11..................So. 15 Abby Powell.............................5-9.................. Sr. 21 Kiki Roker................................5-6................... Jr. 23 Tajai Pearson...........................6-2.................. Sr. 25 Regine Howard........................5-6.................. Sr. 30 Aerial Carruthers.....................5-8................... Jr. 32 Keisha Washington................ 5-11................... Jr. 33 Meredith Bauer........................5-8................... Jr. 34 Katie Powell.............................6-3............. Soph.

40 Tajmah Muhammad.................5-9................... Jr.

boys at a glance Coach: Eddie Hood 2010-11 record: 5-21 Returning regulars: Michael Randle, Sr., 6-2 Zach Erwin, Sr., 6-5 Myles Campbell, Jr., 5-8 Others to watch: Devonte’ Sims, Sr., 5-10 Eddie Clary, Soph., 5-10 Gregory Blackshear, Jr., 6-5 Ryan McClendon, Soph., 6-5 Joshua Rhodius, Sr., 6-2 Outlook: Duluth graduated its two top scorers, but returns three regulars and hopes to make strides toward ending a state tournament absence that dates back to 1999. Michael Randle averaged 10.1 points and a team-best 6.7 rebounds last season. Zach Erwin was third on the team with 4.8 rebounds per game and football standout Myles Campbell was the assist leader with 3.8 per game. The trio brings experience as the Wildcats compensate for the loss of Avonte’ Hall and Zane Cobb, who averaged 15.6 and 11.8 points, respectively. Five sophomores are on the roster.

Worth noting: Eddie Hood was hired to replace Jonathan Hemingway and is getting his first chance to lead a program after serving as an assistant at Newton, Shiloh and Central Gwinnett. Hood played basketball and ran track at South Gwinnett, graduating in 2000, and went on to be an all-conference runner at Campbell University. He qualifed for the NCAA regional.

girls at a glance Coach: Chad Pittman 2010-11 record: 16-13 Returning regulars: Katie Powell, Soph., 6-3 Regine Howard, Sr., 5-6 Others to watch: Abby Powell, Sr., 5-9 Joi Jones, Jr., 5-6 Tajai Pearson, Sr., 6-2 Aerial Carruthers, Jr., 5-8 Tajmah Muhammad, Jr., 5-9 Outlook: The Wildcats made it back to the state tournament in Chad Pittman’s first year as coach only to suffer a heartbreaking 44-43 loss to Etowah in the first round. Duluth, a No. 4 seed from the state’s most powerful region, almost pulled off the upset against the Region 5-AAAAA champion, but made just 2 of 10 free throws. Katie Powell was a first-team all-region choice as a freshman, averaging 11.8 points and 7.3 rebounds.

Joi Jones, the key reserve last season, averaged 8.1 points. Regine Howard is known for her defense.

Worth noting: It won’t be easy to replace Kayla Nolan, who joined Powell on the all-region first team, and two other graduates now playing in college. But Duluth should get a boost from the return of Abby Powell, Katie’s older sister. Knee injuries cost her the past two seasons. Pittman calls her his “coach on the floor.”

Duluth’s Katie Powell

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greater atlanta christian spartans BOYS ROSTER 3 Delano Spencer.........................6-3................... Jr. 4 Troy Morrison.............................5-9................... Jr. 5 Collin Swinton............................5-9................... Jr. 10 Cole Hobbs..............................6-6.................. Sr. 14 Cam Boyd................................6-0...................Fr. 20 Tyler Hamilton..........................6-1............. Soph.

21 John Lamay.............................6-3.................. Sr. 32 Chris Bartolomei......................6-4................... Jr. 33 Terrance Palmer......................6-2............. Soph.

34 Rob Armstrong.........................6-7.................. Sr. 42 Jaye Stackhouse.....................6-0...................Fr. 43 Andrew Lewis..........................6-6................... Jr.

boys at a glance

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Coach: Eddie Martin 2010-11 record: 28-5 Returning regular: Cole Hobbs, Sr., 6-6 Others to watch: Delano Spencer, Jr., 6-3 Collin Swinton, Jr., 5-9 Andrew Lewis, Jr., 6-6 Rob Armstrong, Sr., 6-7 Outlook: Malcolm Brogdon, who led the Spartans to back-to-back state titles, is now playing for Virginia and his absence for this season was compounded when A.J. Davis transferred to Buford, the team that GAC beat in the championship game last season. That left just one returning starter, 3-point threat Cole Hobbs.

Brogdon averaged 25.7 points and 11.9 rebounds — both county bests — while also handing out 3.6 assists per game. Davis was second on the team in scoring (12.5) and rebounding (6.8). Hobbs averaged 7.0 points last season and will now be counted on to shoulder the offensive load along with Parkview transfer Delano Spencer, who was a Region 8-AAAAA first-team allstar as a sophomore. Spencer averaged 16 points last season for Parkview after scoring 17 per game as a freshman.

Worth noting: Eddie Martin took the Spartans to the Final Four in each of his first three seasons as coach, losing in the semifinals his first year. He has more than 600 victories at Brookwood, Norcross and GAC, winning five state titles. He won three straight Class AAAAA crowns at Norcross before coming to GAC, where he is 88-9.

girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 16 Wheeler at Norcross (girls) Nov. 17 Milton at Norcross (girls) Nov. 19 at North Gwinnett (boys); Mill Creek at Norcross (girls) Nov. 21 P. Ridge at North Gwinnett (boys) Nov. 22 M. Creek at North Gwinnett (boys) Dec. 2 at Lovett Dec. 3 Columbia at Wheeler Dec. 6 Therrell Dec. 9 at S. Atlanta Dec. 10 Lovejoy (boys) Dec. 16 Decatur

GAC’s Jasmine Hill

Dec. 27-30 at Arby’s Classic (boys) Jan. 6 at Clarkston Jan. 7 M. Jackson Jan. 13 Buford Jan. 14 St. Pius at Wesleyan (girls) Jan. 17 at Cross Keys Jan. 20 Blessed Trinity Jan. 21 Orr Academy, Ill. at Norcross (boys) Jan. 24 at Westminster Jan. 28 at Butler Jan. 31 Clarkston Feb. 3 at Decatur Feb. 7 at Buford Feb. 10 Cross Keys

1 Sydni Means..............................5-4............. Soph.

4 Allison Shrake............................5-5............. Soph.

5 Brianna Cummings.................. 5-11............. Soph.

10 Skylar Brody............................5-5................... Jr. 12 Celine Tally...............................5-8.................. Sr. 13 Gabby Adams........................5-10...................Fr. 22 CiCi Buford............................5-10................... Jr. 23 Jasmine Hill...........................5-10................... Jr. 24 Lauren Wolaver........................5-9.................. Sr. 33 Cosette Mahre.........................5-7...................Fr.

girls at a glance Coach: Cal Boyd 2010-11 record: 25-8 Returning regular: Brianna Cummings, Soph., 5-10 Others to watch: Sydni Means, Soph., 5-5 CiCi Buford, Jr., 5-9 Celine Tally, Sr., 5-7 Jasmine Hill, Jr., 5-9 Outlook: GAC reached the Final Four in each of Cal Boyd’s first two years as coach, losing in the semifinals the first season and in the title game to Buford last March. But the Spartans face an uphill battle to make it three-for-three. Although just one senior started in the title game last season, GAC will also be without three other regulars this season. Leading scorer and rebounder Kristina Nelson transferred to Buford, Shannon Cranshaw moved back to Florida and softball standout Sierra Lawrence decided not to play basketball after signing a scholarship with Michigan. Left as the top returnee is sophomore Brianna Cummings, who was second on the team in scoring (12.7) and rebounding (5.5) a year ago. Stepping in at point guard for the graduated Chandler Alverson is Sydni Means, a key contributor last season as a freshman.

Worth noting: The Spartans went 17-2 after an 8-6 start last season. Both of the losses came against Buford, a team they also beat. The only other Georgia team to beat the Wolves was Class A state champion Wesleyan. With a young team, GAC will have to make strides as the season goes along and use its quickness to overcome a lack of size.

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grayson rams BOYS ROSTER 1 Callen Hightower.....................5-10.................. Sr. 2 Sean Lester.............................5-10.................. Sr. 3 Ryan Carter.............................5-10.................. Sr. 5 Kyle Dodds................................6-4................... Jr. 10 Marquise Lanier.......................6-1............. Soph.

11 Joe Howard..............................6-3................... Jr. 12 Kenny Scott..............................6-0.................. Sr. 20 Ryan Lisenba...........................6-0.................. Sr. 21 Aaron Burton...........................6-2................... Jr. 24 Derick Pope.............................6-4.................. Sr. 31 Ahmed Ali................................6-5.................. Sr. 32 Robert Nkemdiche...................6-5................... Jr. 34 Adrian Bellamy........................6-0................... Jr. 45 Phinehas Starks......................6-5.................. Sr.

region 8-aaaaa girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 19 at Loganville Nov. 29 Mountain View Dec. 3 Dacula Dec. 6 Brookwood Dec. 9 at Parkview Dec. 10 at Butler Dec. 12 at Shiloh Dec. 16 Loganville Dec. 19-21 at Augusta tourney (boys); at Jared Cook Classic (girls) Jan. 3 at South Gwinnett Jan. 6 Central Gwinnett

Jan. 7 at Berkmar Jan. 10 Archer Jan. 14 Butler Jan. 17 at Dacula Jan. 20 at Brookwood Jan. 21 Langston Hughes Jan. 24 Parkview Jan. 31 S. Gwinnett Feb. 2 Shiloh Feb. 3 at Central Gwinnett Feb. 7 Berkmar Feb. 10 at Archer

3 Kimberly Revell..........................5-6................... Jr. 4 Nicki Farley................................5-6.................. Sr. 10 Sydnie Hixson..........................5-4................... Jr. 11 Maddie Minor...........................5-9................... Jr. 12 Natasia Clark...........................5-5................... Jr. 13 Sadie Caudell..........................5-6.................. Sr. 14 Sopuluchi Okoye......................5-7...................Fr. 20 Lyndsay Parris.........................5-5................... Jr. 21 Miranda Clark..........................5-7............. Soph.

22 Kyla Collins..............................5-5................... Jr. 23 Ore Afon..................................5-9............. Soph.

25 Portia Julian.............................5-5.................. Sr. 34 Tiara James.............................6-0................... Jr.

girls at a glance

boys at a glance

Coach: Cynthia Cooper 2010-11 record: 3-22 Returning regulars: Tiara James, Jr., 6-0 Natasia Clark, Jr., 5-5 Sadie Caudell, Sr., 5-6 Lyndsay Parris, Jr., 5-5 Others to watch: Sopuluchi Okoye, Fr., 5-7 Sydnie Hixon, Jr., 5-4 Outlook: The Rams hope to bounce back from a disappointing season with four players who saw regular duty a year ago returning and two promising newcomers joining the team. Missing, though, is Anna LaCavera, who led the team with 11.2 points per game and was an honorable mention all-region choice as a junior. She is not playing as a senior.

Of the returnees, Courtney Lee averaged 4.2 rebounds and Natasia Clark contributed 1.6 assists.

Joining the team are freshman Sopuluchi Okoye and junior Sydnie Hixon, who will take over at point guard. Hixon had to play on the JV team a year ago as a transfer.

Worth noting: Grayson was 14-15 in coach Cynthia Cooper’s first year, but struggled last season with almost no experience returning. The only senior last year was Shakeyla Carrington, who was second in scoring at 9.2 per game. The Rams are still young this season, but do have three seniors.

Coach: Brian Anderson 2010-11 record: 5-19 Returning regulars: Sean Lester, Sr., 5-10 Robert Nkemdiche, Jr., 6-5 Derick Pope, Sr., 6-4 Other to watch: Callen Hightower, Sr., 5-10 Outlook: Grayson took a step back last season after going 12-13 the previous year. That team had just two seniors, but Kenny Lockett and Calvin Espeut won’t be easy to replace. Lockett led the team with 12.1 points per game and Espeut was second at 9.4. Sean Lester was third in scoring a year ago, averaging 8.4 points, and is back along with fellow regulars Derick Pope and Robert Nkemdiche. The Rams also return Callen Hightower, second on the team last season with 2.1 assists per game.

Worth noting: Football standout Nkemdiche, one of the top junior prospects in the nation, gives the Rams a presence inside although basketball is his secondary sport. A year ago Grayson was hurt when Ciavy Wiles didn’t play basketball after having a breakout senior season as a wide receiver for the Rams. He had averaged 11.8 points and 9.5 rebounds as a junior.

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From start to end, big tournaments abound

By Guy Curtright Staff Correspondent

The Deep South Classic is keeping its traditional dates after Christmas, but that isn’t the case for North Gwinnett’s holiday tournament this season.

The Jared Cook Classic, named after the North graduate who plays for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL, will be Dec. 20-22 and feature its usual eight boys and eight girls teams.

The Bulldogs won both titles last season, with the boys beating a team from Puerto Rico. Central Gwinnett, Dacula and Grayson will be the county schools competing with North this year. It is Cook’s second year helping sponsor the tournament.

The Deep South Classic began at Brookwood in 1991 and grew to 16 boys and 16 girls teams before being cut back to eight of each two years ago. The Brookwood girls claimed their first title last year, while McIntosh took the boys championship.

The tournament is Dec. 28-30 this year and will again include one team from outside the metro area, with the Richmond Academy boys making the trip over from Augusta. Collins Hill and Providence Christian are the schools from the county joining host Brookwood in the event.

The other tournament in the county Dec. 28-30 is the Lanier Christmas

Dates to remember Nov. 21-22: Parkview Tip-Off Nov. 21-23: Wesleyan Turkey Tip-Off Nov. 23, 25-26: Big Apple vs. Big Peach Challenge at Shiloh Dec. 10: GAC Showcase Dec. 20-22: Jared Cook Classic at N. Gwinnett Dec. 28-30: Deep South Classic at Brookwood Dec. 28-30: Lanier Christmas Tournament Jan. 14: Battle of Southeast at Wesleyan Jan. 20-21: Marriott Invitational at Norcross Feb. 13-19: Region tournaments Feb. 25: Start of state tournament March 10: AAAAA championships at Gwinnett Area March 11: AA and A championships at Macon

event. There are eight boys and eight girls teams, with Mountain View the local school joining the host Longhorns.

Peach State Basketball’s first JumpOffPlus.com girls tournament was held last season at Duluth, but this year the event for top teams from around the Southeast will be held at Holy Innocents’ in Sandy Springs on Dec. 27-29.

The event will again feature Buford, which has won three straight Class AA state titles. The Wolves were beaten by Tennessee champion Riverdale in the title game last year.

Gwinnett teams in the field this year in addition to Buford are North Gwinnett, Duluth and Greater Atlanta Christian. There will be four eight-team brackets, with a champion crowned in each.

Before Christmas, Buford will head to Arizona along with four-time defending Class A state

champ Wesleyan for the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions on Dec. 19-23. It is the first trip to the tournament for Buford and the second for Wesleyan, which also went in 2008.

There is a new Thanksgiving event, with the Big Apple vs. Big Peach Challenge at Shiloh on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The event matches top teams from New York and Georgia, with defending Class AAAAA state boys champ Norcross playing twice.

The two top events the first month of 2012 are the Battle of the Southeast for girls teams at Wesleyan on Jan. 14 and the Marriott Invitational for boys at Norcross on Jan. 20-21. Both events have seven games.

The Marriott Invitational pits a Georgia team against one from out of state, while File Photo the girls showcase has a mixture of in-state and out- Lexie Brown and the North Gwinnett Bulldogs are holding the Jared Cook Classic against this season of-state opponents.

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hebron christian lions BOYS ROSTER 1 Tyler Brasfield.......................... 5-8............... Jr. 3 Caleb Hawkins....................... 5-10..........Soph.

5 Travis Burchfield....................... 6-2..........Soph.

10 Griffin Gambill........................ 6-1...............Sr. 14 Cory Johnson........................ 5-9............... Fr. 15 Tyler Matthews..................... 5-10............... Jr. 21 Zach Martinez...................... 5-10............... Jr. 22 Ryan Thomas........................ 6-2............... Jr. 23 Tyler Skidgel.......................... 6-2............... Jr. 31 Rob Harrison......................... 6-2...............Sr. 33 Derek Vandiver.................... 5-10..........Soph.

34 Dylan Schulte........................ 6-3...............Sr.

boys at a glance

region 8-a girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 15 at Greenforest Nov. 22 East Jackson Nov. 25 Monroe Area Nov. 29 Greenforest Dec. 3 at Apalachee Dec. 6 at North Oconee Dec. 9 George Walton Dec. 16 at Social Circle Dec. 17 Athens Christian Dec. 21 East Jackson at Phillips Arena Dec. 28-30 at East Jackson tourney

Coach: Will Cantrell 2010-11 record: 5-21 Returning regulars: Dylan Schulte, Sr., 6-3 Griffin Gambill, Sr., 6-1 Others to watch: Tyler Matthews, Jr., 5-10 Tyler Skidgel, Jr., 6-2 Outlook: Leading scorer Jack Griffin, who averaged 12.3 points, graduated along with three other players. But returning is Dylan Schulte, who averaged 8.2 points and team-best 6.3 rebounds.

He is a three-year starter. Also supplying a veteran presence will be fellow senior Griffin Gambill, another returning starter. Hebron must not only replace Griffin’s scoring, but his playmaking. He led the team in assists last season.

Worth noting: The Lions have never made the state tournament since becoming a GHSA member and that remains the goal as Will Cantrell enters his second season as coach. He is the younger brother of Providence Christian baseball coach Adam Cantrell and came to Hebron last year after three seasons as an assistant basketball coach at Monroe Area.

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Jan. 6 Athens Academy Jan. 10 Prince Avenue Jan. 13 Riverside Jan. 14 at Tallulah Falls Jan. 17 Lakeview Jan. 20 at Towns County Jan. 27 at Commerce Jan. 31 Social Circle Feb. 3 at George Walton Feb. 4 at Athens Christian Feb. 7 at Athens Academy Feb. 10 at Prince Avenue

1 Rachel Anderson.......................5-3............. Soph.

5 Ashleigh Stanley.......................5-0............. Soph.

11 Mini Schulte..........................5-10.................. Sr. 12 Tatum Williams........................5-4...................Fr. 20 Taryn Higgins..........................5-9.................. Sr. 21 Brooke Davis........................5-10...................Fr. 23 Amber Skidgel........................6-0...................Fr. 24 Jozie Lewis.............................5-9...................Fr. 32 Kristian Martinez.....................5-6...................Fr. 33 Hannah Lentz.........................5-5...................Fr.

girls at a glance Coach: Bryan Bartley 2010-11 record: 14-15 Returning regulars: None Players to watch: None listed Outlook: The Lions must completely rebuild under new coach Bryan Bartley after making the state tournament last season with a senior-dominated team. The only returning player from a year ago is sophomore Ashleigh Stanley. Six promising freshmen join two seniors and two sophomores to give hope for the future. Led by Jalisa Tucker, Hebron went 10-4 during the regular season in Region 8-A play last season and qualified for a state tournament preliminary game where the Lions defeated Holy Innocents’ 44-40. Tucker had 28 points and 10 rebounds in that game.

Worth noting: Bartley was hired this summer to replace Rick Burlingame as Hebron athletics director and added the duties of girls basketball coach after volleyball coach Judy Conner had filled in last season. Bartley coached the Landmark Christian boys when Kentucky and NBA player Randolph Morris was there and served as an assistant with the Auburn men under former coach Jeff Lebo.

Hebron’s Ashleigh Stanley

lanier longhorns BOYS ROSTER 3 Austin Westfall..........................5-9.................Jr. 4 Paul Webb................................6-3........... Soph.

5 Zac Winzurk..............................6-3................ Sr. 10 Bryceton Osborne.................5-10........... Soph.

11 Seth Spurlock.........................5-6.................Jr. 12 Si Cham..................................6-0.................Jr. 14 Andre Irvin..............................6-1.................Jr. 20 Jordan Hodge.........................5-8.................Jr. 21 Alton Holmes..........................6-0.................Jr. 22 Jordan Davis...........................6-1.................Jr. 23 Simon Shafack.......................6-4........... Soph.

24 M.J. Bryant..............................6-1................ Sr. 30 Austin Wood............................6-4................ Sr. 33 J.C. Williams...........................6-3.................Jr.

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SCHEDULE Nov. 19 Chestatee Nov. 21 Salem Nov. 22 Lumpkin Dec. 3 Northgate Dec. 6 Walnut Grove Dec. 9 at Lumpkin Dec. 10 Gainesville Dec. 12 Oglethorpe Dec. 16 at Northgate Dec. 19 Lumpkin Dec. 28-30 Lanier Holiday Classic

Jan. 3 at North Oconee Jan. 6 at Monroe Jan. 7 West Hall Jan. 10 at Oconee Jan. 17 Johnson Jan. 21 Monroe Jan. 24 at West Hall Jan. 27 Oconee Jan. 31 at Gainesville Feb. 3 at Johnson Feb. 7 at Walnut Grove

3 Shelby Threlkeld......................5-5...................Fr. 4 Jazmine Bingham....................5-5...................Fr. 5 Tamar Osborne........................5-5...................Fr. 10 Amber Cesair..........................5-2............. Soph.

11 Victoria Inman.......................5-10............. Soph.

14 Taylor-Rose Gibson-Green.......5-5...................Fr. 15 Malanie Galvez.......................5-3................... Jr. 20 Alina Konovalova..................5-10................... Jr. 21 Meg Gregory..........................5-2............. Soph.

22 Jaleria Rivera..........................5-4...................Fr. 23 Raven Rhodes........................5-6............. Soph.

25 Kierra Chandler......................5-7...................Fr. 33 Aslee McElroy.........................5-6.................. Sr. 34 Jaylen Cruz.............................5-6............. Soph.

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girls at a glance Coach: David Palmer 2010-11 record: 1-26 Returning regulars: Victoria Inman, Soph., 5-10 Amber Cesair, Soph., 5-2 Melanie Galvez, Jr., 5-3 Others to watch: Shelby Threlkeld, Fr., 5-5 Aslee McElroy, Sr., 5-6 Jaylen Cruz, Soph., 5-6 Outlook: Lanier hopes to make major strides in its second season although the Longhorns are still a very young team. The returning players gained valuable experience last season. Victoria Inman started every game as a freshman a year ago and averaged seven rebounds per game. Amber Cesair was a freshman starter at point guard and Melanie Galvez was a regular as a sophomore. That trio will be aided this season by freshman Shelby Threlkeld, sophomore Jaylen Cruz and Aslee McElroy, the team’s lone senior. Cruz is a transfer from Chicago. David Palmer takes over as coach, with Jeremy Huckaby switching to the boys.

Worth noting: After going winless in the regular season, Lanier defeated Monroe Area 44-39 to open the region tournament. Inman and Galvez each had nine points in that game and Inman also grabbed 12 rebounds.

Coach: Jeremy Huckaby 2010-11 record: 5-21 Returning regulars: None Players to watch: M.J. Bryant, Sr., 6-1 Jordan Davis, Jr., 6-1 Alton Holmes, Jr., 6-0 Andre Irvin, Jr., 6-1 Simon Shafack, Soph., 6-4 Paul Webb, Soph., 6-3 J.C. Williams, Jr., 6-3 Austin Woods, Sr., 6-4 Outlook: Jeremy Huckaby gets his first chance to head a boys team, moving over from the Lanier girls after Tony Watkins left to coach at Parkview. Huckaby was 76-38 in four seasons as Duluth’s girls coach, taking the Wildcats to the state tournament three times after a 32-year drought. Duluth reached the Class AAAAA Final Four in 2008. Jonathan Hemingway, who was the Duluth boys coach when Huckaby was there, comes in as an assistant.

Worth noting: Despite being a first-year school, Lanier played plenty of seniors last season and there isn’t much experience coming back. Paul Webb and Simon Shafack did log minutes as freshmen last season, though. Austin Woods is the only senior who is back from last year, but M.J. Bryant will run things at point guard. Justice Bartley, who led the team with 6.9 rebounds per game, transferred to Buford. He had 13 rebounds and 11 points as the Longhorns gave Johnson a scare before losing 59-57 in the region tournament last season.

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meadowcreek mustangs BOYS ROSTER 12 20 22 30 33 34 40 42 44 50 52 54

Brandon Banks.......................6-3................... Jr. Josh Sellars............................5-9................... Jr. Anthony Hall...........................6-6............. Soph.

Quinton McBride.....................6-3................... Jr. Ezetris Reed...........................6-1................... Jr. Jonathan Jones......................6-5............. Soph.

Detrix Mayes......................... 5-11................... Jr. Kane Gumaohumuze............5-10................... Jr. Terrance Snelling....................6-2................... Jr. Devonte Carter.......................6-5................... Jr. Daniel Mensah-Assibey..........6-4.................. Sr. Christopher Herndon..............6-5............. Soph.

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SCHEDULE Nov. 18 Dacula Nov. 19 Walton at Campbell (girls) Dec. 2 Shaw Dec. 3 Centennial Dec. 6 at Duluth Dec. 9 Mountain View Dec. 16 Berkmar Dec. 26-30 at Columbia tourney (boys) Dec. 27-29 at Macon tourney (girls) Jan. 3 at Peachtree Ridge Jan. 6 Collins Hill

Jan. 13 at North Gwinnett Jan. 14 MLK Classic at Salem (boys) Jan. 17 Mill Creek Jan. 20 Duluth Jan. 24 at Mountain View Jan. 27 Peachtree Ridge Jan. 28 Norcross Jan. 31 at Collins Hill Feb. 3 at Norcross Feb. 4 at Berkmar Feb. 7 North Gwinnett Feb. 10 at Mill Creek

Coach: Billy Davis 2010-11 record: 10-15 Returning regulars: None Others to watch: Daniel , Sr., 6-4 Devonte Carter, Jr., 6-5 Brandon Banks, Jr., 6-3 Quinton McBride, Jr., 6-3 Jonathan Jones, Soph., 6-5 Anthony Hall, Soph., 6-6 Christopher Herndon, Soph., 6-5 Outlook: Meadowcreek’s six-year run of making the state tournament under coach Billy Davis came to an end last season, when the Mustangs lost to North Gwinnett in the region quarterfinals. Making it back this season wasn’t made easier when leading scorer and rebounder Tevin Glass, a first-team all-region pick, transferred to Milton and Jordan Capps left for Peachtree Ridge. The Mustangs have just one senior and two returning varsity players — Daniel MensahAssibey and Devonte Carter. But Davis thinks his team will be a surprise. “We are excited about this group of players,” he said. “They are coachable, and really care about the game of basketball and each other.”

Worth noting: The Mustangs, who moved from Region 8-AAAAA to Region 7-AAAAA last year, were 113-26 during their state tournament streak and reached the quarterfinals in 2006.

3 Jessica Ramirez-Castro............5-0................... Jr. 12 Courtney Fields.......................5-6................... Jr. 15 Julissa Aguirre-Lara................5-0...................Fr. 20 Tamela Hawkins......................5-6.................. Sr. 24 Angel Alexander......................5-9................... Jr. 32 Freddie Danielle Banks......... 5-11.................. Sr. 34 Ciaja Anthony.........................5-5.................. Sr. 40 Marian Mensah-Assibey.........6-0.................. Sr. 44 Aysha Martin...........................6-0................... Jr. 45 McKayla McPhail.................. 5-11................... Jr.

girls at a glance Coach: Adrianne Long 2010-11 record: 6-18 Returning regulars: Freddie Danielle Banks, Sr., 5-11 Angel Alexander, Jr., 5-10 Courtney Fields, Jr., 5-8 Aysha Martin, Jr., 6-0 Others to watch: Jessica Ramirez-Castro, Jr., 5-0 Marian Mensah-Assibey, Sr., 6-0 Outlook: Meadowcreek doubled its win total from the previous year last season and hopes to make further strides this season. Freddie Danielle Banks, entering her fourth year as a starter, averaged 12.7 points last season and was named to the all-region second team.

Angel Alexander was right behind her in scoring, averaging 11.3 points as a sophomore. Banks also led the team with 9.7 rebounds per game.

Worth noting: The Mustangs have suffered through some difficult seasons since making the state tournament three straight years in the early 2000s and finishing as state runner-up in 2002. But Adrianne Long has been able to bring some stability to the program since taking over as coach. After going winless in her first season, Meadowcreek won five games in her second year and have been competitive each season. Six seniors were on last season’s team and the Mustangs have four this year.

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mill creek hawks BOYS ROSTER 2 Jalen Bracey.............................6-0.................. Sr. 3 Elijah Bryant.............................6-2................... Jr. 4 Paul Evans................................6-0.................. Sr. 5 James Holder...........................6-0.................. Sr. 10 Corey Alkire.............................6-0.................. Sr. 12 Jacorey Lewis.........................6-0................... Jr. 13 Kunle Akinmola.......................6-3.................. Sr. 14 Trevon Shaw...........................6-2................... Jr. 15 Daniel Loudermilk...................6-7.................. Sr. 20 Justin Otiwu............................6-2................... Jr. 21 T.J. Christopher.......................6-3................... Jr. 24 Chase Duffy............................6-4............. Soph.

42 Daniel Braschler.....................6-4.................. Sr. 43 Matt Beck................................6-4................... Jr.

boys at a glance Coach: Chad Rogers 2010-11 record: 18-12 Returning regulars: Paul Evans, Sr., 6-0 Daniel Loudermilk, Sr., 6-7 Jalen Bracey, Sr., 6-0 Others to watch: Trevon Shaw, Jr., 6-2 Elijah Bryant, Jr., 6-2 Daniel Braschler, Sr., 6-4 Kunle Akinmola, Sr., 6-3 Outlook: The Hawks made it to the Elite Eight last season with a late-season run and return five players – Paul Evans, Jalen Bracey, Elijah Bryant, Daniel Loudermilk and Daniel Braschler — who started games a year ago. But Mill Creek must replace first-team all-region players Brandon Hayman and Ronald Wamer, who combined for 25 points, 14 rebounds and five assists last season. Evans, a three-year starter, averaged 10 points and teamed with Bracey for five assists per game. Shaw averaged 8.7 points and coach Chad Rogers’ is expecting a breakout offensive season from Loudermilk.

Worth noting: A rugged schedule toughened Mill Creek for tournament play last season and the Hawks will again be well tested. A victory over Collins Hill in the region quarters earned Mill Creek a state berth a year ago and the Hawks beat North before losing to eventual state champ Norcross for the region title. Wins over Walton and Roswell followed at state before a loss to defending champ Milton.

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Mill Creek’s Sierra Menzies

Invitational at Tifton Jan. 3 Duluth Jan. 6 Peachtree Ridge Jan. 7 Bob Jones at W. Ga. (girls) Jan. 10 North Gwinnett Jan. 13 at Norcross Jan. 17 at Meadowcreek Jan. 20 Mountain View Jan. 24 at Collins Hill Jan. 27 at Duluth Jan. 28 Carver (Ala.) at Augusta State (boys) Jan. 31 at Peachtree Ridge Feb. 3 at North Gwinnett Feb. 7 Norcross Feb. 10 Meadowcreek

5 Maylayshia George...................5-8................... Jr. 11 Kathleen Haxton.....................5-6............. Soph.

12 Tamarr Williams......................5-8.................. Sr. 15 Nadiya Miller...........................5-6................... Jr. 20 Paige Orangio.........................6-0................... Jr. 23 Sierra Menzies........................5-4.................. Sr. 25 Alesia Fagin............................5-5.................. Sr. 32 Jasmine Carter.......................5-8............. Soph.

33 India Dillard...........................5-10................... Jr. 44 Dami Agboola.........................6-0................... Jr.

girls at a glance Coach: Ashley Phillips 2010-11 record: 18-14 Returning regulars: Jasmine Carter, Soph., 5-8 Tamarr Williams, Sr., 5-8 Sierra Menzies, Sr., 5-4 Others to watch: Alesia Fagan, Sr., 5-5 India Dillard, Jr., 5-10 Nadiya Miller, Jr., 5-6 Paige Orangio, Jr., 6-0 Kathleen Haxton, Soph., 5-6 Outlook: Mill Creek made it to the Final Four for the second time last season and has made it to the Sweet 16 for six straight seasons under coach Ashley Phillips.

The Hawks were up-and-down with a young team most of the season, then put everything together to make their tournament run. Jasmine Carter led the team in scoring as a freshman at 14.5 points and also contributed 4.9 rebounds. She was a first-team all-region choice and scored 32 points in the Hawks’ quarterfinal victory over Roswell.

Worth noting: Tamarr Williams was third on the team in scoring last year at 7.3 points per game and teams with Nadiya Miller, who averaged 5.3 points, to give the Hawks consistent 3-point shooting. Sierra Menzies and Alesia Fagan return at point guard after combining for 10.2 points and 4.9 assists last season.

India Dillard is an inside presence, having averaged 4.3 points and 4.8 rebounds as a sophomore.

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BOYS ROSTER

3 Tierra Young..............................5-5................... Jr. 5 Jade Manning...........................5-3................... Jr. 10 Kelsey Hutchins.......................6-0................... Jr. 12 Stephanie McAllister................5-5.................. Sr. 23 Tynisha Bledsoe......................5-7.................. Sr. 24 Iceis Walker............................5-5...................Fr. 31 Trinity Rodgers...................... 5-11................... Jr. 32 Aneysa Williams......................5-4...................Fr. 33 Bria Virgil..............................5-10................... Jr. 42 Kiana Carmichael...................6-0................... Jr.

5 Nathan Best.............................5-8.................. Sr. 10 Keith Morre.............................5-7.................. Sr. 11 Michael Jenkins....................5-10................... Jr. 15 Jordan Strickland....................6-3.................. Sr. 20 Andre Joseph..........................5-8...................Fr. 21 Caleb Grant...........................6-5................... Jr. 23 Sean Starke............................6-0.................. Sr. 24 Ryan Gibbs.............................6-2.................. Sr. 32 Imaad Hakim..........................6-2.................. Sr. 33 Jordan Dilwood.......................6-0............. Soph.

34 Jaymin Harris........................5-10............. Soph.

40 Chris Bartlett...........................6-1................... Jr. 42 A.J. Moore...............................6-3............. Soph.

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boys at a glance Coach: Kyle Keefer 2010-11 record: 3-21 Returning regular: Caleb Grant, Jr., 6-5 Others to watch: Ryan Gibbs, Sr., 6-2 Sean Starke, Sr., 6-0 Jordan Strickland, Sr., 6-3 Outlook: The Bears had 13 seniors on last season’s team, leaving first-year coach Kyle Keefer with a major rebuilding job. The hardest to replace will be Drew Bollier and Troy Taylor, three-year starters who combined for 27 points per game last season. Bollier was an honorable mention allregion choice. Caleb Grant and Ryan Gibbs are the only returning players from last season.

Worth noting: Keefer takes over for Robert Perryman, who retired. The Bears were 14-13 in their first year, but struggled last season after moving up from Class AAA to Class AAAAA. Mountain View was winless in one of the state’s toughest regions. Keefer, a Michigan native, was a standout quarterback at Hillsdale College, where he holds passing records. He has coached football as well as basketball since moving to Georgia.

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SCHEDULE Nov. 18 Central Gwinnett Nov. 19, 20, 21, 25 at Jefferson tourney Nov. 29 at Grayson Dec. 6 at Mill Creek Dec. 9 at Meadowcreek Dec. 10 at W. Hall Dec. 28-30 at Lanier tourney Jan. 3 Norcross Jan. 6 at North Gwinnett Jan. 7 at Archer

Jan. 10 at Peachtree Ridge Jan. 13 at Collins Hill Jan. 17 at Duluth Jan. 20 Mill Creek Jan. 21 at Central Gwinnett Jan. 24 Meadowcreek Jan. 27 at Norcross Jan. 31 North Gwinnett Feb. 3 Peachtree Ridge Feb. 7 Collins Hill Feb. 10 Duluth

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Coach: Jackie Lindquist 2010-11 record: 3-22 Returning regulars: Tynisha Bledsoe, Sr., 5-7 Bria Virgil, Jr., 5-11 Others to watch: Kelsey Hutchins, Jr., 6-0 Kiana Carmichael, Jr., 6-0 Jade Manning, Jr., 5-3 Trinity Rogers, Jr., 5-11 Outlook: The Bears are still a young team, but appear ready to take a step forward after struggling a year ago in their first year of Class AAAAA competition. Tynisha Bledsoe is the only senior returnee for the 3-year-old school. She averaged a team-best 7.6 points last year and was an honorable mention allregion choice. Juniors Bria Virgil, Kiana Carmichael, Jade Manning and Trinity Rogers also bring experience.

Worth noting: Mountain View should get a big scoring boost from junior Kelsey Hutchins, who was ineligible for varsity competition last season after transferring. She led Dacula Middle School to a Western Division title in 2009.

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norcross blue devils BOYS ROSTER 1 Harold Givens..........................6-7...................Jr. 2 Jalen Davis..............................5-9............. Soph.

3 Shamus Goss..........................5-9...................Jr. 4 Brandon Godwin......................6-0...................Jr. 5 Jordan Thomas......................5-10............. Soph.

12 James Sanders.......................6-1............. Soph.

15 Nate Sims...............................6-3.................. Sr. 21 Kevin Barnes..........................6-5...................Jr. 22 Derrick Herbert.......................6-1.................. Sr. 23 Myles Autry...........................5-10............. Soph.

25 Ricky Madison........................6-4.................. Fr. 35 Brandon Wynn........................6-3.................. Sr. 50 Jason Croom..........................6-4.................. Sr.

boys at a glance Coach: Jesse McMillan 2010-11 record: 24-9 Returning regulars: Derrick Herbert, Sr., 6-1 Jason Croom, Sr., 6-4 Others to watch: Harold Givens, Jr., 6-7 Nate Sims, Sr., 6-3 Kevin Barnes, Jr., 6-5 Myles Autry, Soph., 5-10 Outlook: Three standouts that helped Norcross to the state championship are now playing in college and Georgia Tech recruit Chris Bolden transferred to North Gwinnett. But coach Jesse McMillan’s team will again have to be reckoned with this season. Derrick Herbert returns at point guard after leading the team in assists a year ago and Tennessee football recruit Jason Croom is a presence inside. Also back is Nate Sims, a sixth-man last season. But the key for the Blue Devils is the arrival of 6-foot-7 junior Harold Givens, who transferred from Northside of Columbus.

He is rated as one of Georgia’s top prospects in the Class of 2013.

Worth noting: Norcross will enter the season with a heavy heart after Darrian George and three family members died in a single-car accident in Florida during October. The 17-year-old senior had transferred to Norcross from Fort Dorchester, S.C., over the summer and was expected to be a starter for the Blue Devils.

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SCHEDULE Nov. 16 McEachern (girls) Nov. 17 Columbia (girls) Nov. 19 Fayette County (girls) Nov. 23 Bishop Loughlin, N.Y. at Shiloh (boys) Nov. 25 Long Island Lutheran at Shiloh (boys) Dec. 3 Harrison at Wheeler (boys); Hoover, Ala. (girls) Dec. 6 Collins Hill Dec. 10 South Gwinnett at GAC (boys) Dec. 12 at Collins Hill Dec. 16 Peachtree Ridge Dec. 19-22 Crescent Bank Classic in S.C. (girls) Dec. 27-30 Upward Classic in S.C. (boys) Jan. 4 at Mountain View

Jan. 6 at Duluth Jan. 7 SW DeKalb Jan. 13 Mill Creek Jan. 14 Riverdale, Tenn. at Wesleyan (girls) Jan. 16 Greenview at Dayton, Ohio (boys) Jan. 17 North Gwinnett Jan. 20-21 Kay Yow tourney at Starr’s Mill (girls) Jan. 21 Charlotte Chr. (boys) Jan. 24 at Peachtree Ridge Jan. 27 Mountain View Jan. 28 at Augusta showcase (boys) Jan. 31 Duluth Feb. 3 Meadowcreek Feb. 7 at Mill Creek Feb. 10 at North Gwinnett

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Javonne Stanfield...................5-7................... Jr. Sheena Hartley......................5-9.................. Sr. Bri Williams............................5-4............. Soph.

Diamond DeShields...............6-1................... Jr. Lorena Hubbard.....................6-3............. Soph.

Tori Carter..............................5-7.................. Sr. Deja Smith.............................5-7............. Soph.

Diamond Milhouse............... 5-11................... Jr. Shayla Cooper.......................6-1................... Jr. Patrice Butler.........................6-2.................. Sr. Kolby Meeks..........................5-9............. Soph.

Sierra Butler...........................6-2............. Soph.

Jasmine Kemp.......................6-2.................. Sr.

girls at a glance Coach: Angie Hembree 2010-11 record: 29-3 Returning regulars: Diamond DeShields, Jr., 6-1 Tori Carter, Sr., 5-7 Patrice Butler, Sr., 6-2 Bri Williams, Soph., 5-4 Others to watch: Shayla Cooper, Jr., 6-1 Jasmine Kemp, Sr., 6-2 Lorena Hubbard, Soph., 6-3 Outlook: Diamond DeShields again leads the way as Norcross goes for a third consecutive state title.

DeShields, considered one of the top juniors in the nation, led the county in scoring a year ago at 20.9 per game and also averaged 5.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Two key players graduated, but the Blue Devils return four starters and two key reserves. Norcross also adds even more height in 6-foot-3 sophomore Lorena Hubbard, who moved from Neptune, N.J. The Blue Devils already had Patrice Butler and Jasmine Kemp, both 6-foot-2. Shayla Cooper, playing a sixth-man role, averaged 8.1 points and 6.8 rebounds last season. Tori Carter contributed 7 points and 1.9 assists while teaming in the backcourt with Bri Williams, who averaged 2.7 assists as a freshman.

Worth noting: Three of the Blue Devils’ four seniors have received college scholarships. Carter is headed to Charlotte, Butler to Furman and Kemp to East Tennessee State.

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north gwinnett bulldogs BOYS ROSTER 3 Justin Techo..............................5-9.................. Sr. 5 Jordan Harper..........................6-1................... Jr. 10 Ashton Kelly............................6-4.................. Sr. 11 Mat Debcynzski......................6-2................... Jr. 12 Kwesi Abakah.........................6-8.................. Sr. 14 Ethan Day...............................5-8................... Jr. 21 Daquin Davis..........................6-3................... Jr. 22 A.J. Clements..........................6-3.................. Sr. 25 Chris Bolden...........................6-2.................. Sr. 30 Danny Crawford......................6-3.................. Sr. 32 Jordan Brown..........................6-6................... Jr. 33 Alex Boyd.............................. 5-11................... Jr. 42 Ryan Copeland.......................6-2.................. Sr. 44 Mac Howard...........................6-5.................. Sr.

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SCHEDULE Nov. 19 GAC (boys) Nov. 22 Hillgrove (boys) Nov. 29 South Gwinnett Dec. 3 Buford at KSU (boys); at St. Pius (girls) Dec. 6 at Peachtree Ridge Dec. 9 Duluth Dec. 20-22 Jared Cook Classic Dec. 27-29 McDonald’s Invitational in Tifton (boys); Peach State tourney at Holy Innocents’ (girls) Jan. 3 at Collins Hill Jan. 6 Mountain View

Coach: Zach Smith 2010-11 record: 18-10 Returning regulars: A.J. Clements, Sr., 6-3 Kwesi Abakah, Sr., 6-8 Others to watch: Chris Bolden, Sr., 6-2 Mac Howard, Sr., 6-5 Ashton Kelly, Sr., 6-4 Alex Boyd, Jr., 5-11 Outlook: The Bulldogs return two starters from last season’s state tournament team and add Georgia Tech recruit Chris Bolden, who transferred from state champion Norcross. Bolden, a first-team all-county pick by the Gwinnett Daily Post last season, averaged 15 points and hit the decisive free throws for the Blue Devils in the title game against defending champ Milton. Bolden joins returning North starters A.J. Clements and Kwesi Abakah.

Clements was second on the team in scoring a year ago at 11.6 per game, while Abakah averaged 8.2 points and 6.1 rebounds.

Worth noting: North seemed to wear down last season in Zach Smith’s first year as coach, winning just three of its final nine games. The Bulldogs dropped to the No. 4 seed with losses to Peachtree Ridge and Mill Creek in the region tournament, then lost to Wheeler in first round of state tournament.

Jan. 10 at Mill Creek Jan. 13 Meadowcreek Jan. 14 at McEachern (boys); East Hall at Wesleyan (girls) Jan. 17 at Norcross Jan. 20 Peachtree Ridge Jan. 21 Girls Night Out at Starr’s Mill (girls) Jan. 24 at Duluth Jan. 27 Collins Hill Jan. 31 at Mountain View Feb. 3 Mill Creek Feb. 7 at Meadowcreek Feb. 10 Norcross

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4 Lexie Brown............................5-10................... Jr. 5 Bailey Rexing............................5-2............. Soph.

10 Ariel Johnson..........................5-5.................. Sr. 11 Jordan Goldring......................6-1............. Soph.

12 Alyssa Munlyn.........................6-1...................Fr. 14 Oma Nkele..............................5-6................... Jr. 15 Cassidy Packer.......................5-6.................. Sr. 20 Alexis Munlyn..........................6-0.................. Sr. 21 Gretja Otten.......................... 5-11................... Jr. 22 Austin McCausland...............5-10................... Jr. 24 Keniesha Wilborn....................5-8................... Jr. 25 Peyton Whitted........................6-3................... Jr. 30 Jordan Hyatt......................... 5-11.................. Sr.

girls at a glance Coach: Bryan Sellers 2010-11 record: 22-7 Returning regulars: Lexie Brown, Jr., 5-10 Peyton Whitted, Jr., 6-3 Ariel Johnson, Sr., 5-5 Others to watch: Alexis Munlyn, Sr., 6-0 Keniesha Wilborn, Jr., 5-8 Jordan Hyatt, Sr., 5-11 Outlook: Lexie Brown, who has committed to Maryland, helped lead the Bulldogs to the Sweet 16 last season as a sophomore after moving up from Orlando and is one of three regulars returning for a team that could challenge region rival Norcross for the state title. The daughter of former NBA player Dee Brown averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists, 4.9 steals and 4.7 rebounds last season. The other returning regulars are 6-foot-3 junior Peyton Whitted and senior Ariel Johnson. Last season Johnson averaged 12 points and 2.1 assists, while Whitted contributed 9.7 points and 4.3 rebounds.

Worth noting: The Bulldogs defeated Norcross twice while going unbeaten during the regular season in the region. But North fell to the eventual two-time state champion Blue Devils in the championship game of the region tournament, snapping a 16-game winning streak. North then defeated Woodstock before losing to Roswell in the state tournament in Bryan Sellers’ first season as coach.

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parkview panthers BOYS ROSTER 1 Jordan Coleman...................... 5-9............... Sr. 3 Eddie Harris............................. 5-7.......... Soph.

4 Jevante Douglas...................... 6-0................Jr. 5 T.J. Thomas.............................. 6-6.......... Soph.

12 Caleb Younger........................ 5-7............... Sr. 14 Andre Chatfield...................... 6-5.......... Soph.

23 Jalen Abraham......................5-11................Jr. 25 Darius Marshall...................... 6-0................Jr. 32 Colby Smith........................... 6-3............... Sr. 33 Ronnie Bailey........................ 6-5................Jr. 34 Ajibola Oke-Diran................... 6-2.......... Soph.

boys at a glance Coach: Keenan Temple 2010-11 record: 11-14 Returning regular: Andre Chatfield, Soph., 6-5 Darius Marshall, Jr., 6-0 Others to watch: Jordan Coleman, Sr., 5-9 Colby Smith, Sr., 6-3 Jalen Abraham, Jr., 5-11 T.J. Thomas, Soph., 6-6 Outlook: Parkview is in a rebuilding mode, but the Panthers are athletic and will continue to play an up-tempo style under coach Keenan Temple. Andre Chatfield moved into the starting lineup as a freshman a year ago and is the leading returning scorer at nine points per game. The other returning regular is Darius Marshall, who averaged five points as a sophomore last season.

Senior transfer Jordan Coleman will move into the lineup and the Panthers are also counting on Jalen Abraham and T.J. Thomas, as well as football player Colby Smith, to contribute.

Worth noting: Parkview lost its leading scorer when Delano Spencer transferred to Greater Atlanta Christian. He averaged 16 points last season as a sophomore while making the all-region first team and also topped the team in scoring as a freshman with 17 points per game.

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SCHEDULE Nov. 17, 21-22 Parkview Tip-Off Nov. 19 Buford at River Ridge (boys) Nov. 29 Centennial Dec. 2 at South Gwinnett Dec. 3 Central Gwinnett Dec. 6 at Archer Dec. 9 Grayson Dec. 12 Berkmar Dec. 19 at Milton (girls) Dec. 19-21 at Glynn tourney (boys) Dec. 28-30 at Upward Class, S.C. (girls)

Jan. 3 at Dacula Jan. 6 Shiloh Jan. 7 at Brookwood Jan. 13 South Gwinnett Jan. 14 MLK event at McEachern (boys); MLK event at Salem (girls) Jan. 17 at Central Gwinnett Jan. 21 Archer Jan. 24 at Grayson Jan. 27 at Berkmar Jan. 31 Dacula Feb. 3 at Shiloh Feb. 7 Brookwood

3 Alex Osborn............................5-5............... Jr. 5 Marissa Mandeldove..............5-3............... Jr. 10 Tatiana Wayne........................5-5............... Fr. 11 Helena Pouengue..................5-7...............Sr. 12 Sony Adkission......................5-8..........Soph.

20 Kyana Campbell....................5-9............... Jr. 21 Ashlea Logan....................... 5-10..........Soph.

22 A.J. Jefferson.........................5-9...............Sr. 23 Makenna Pouengue...............5-8............... Fr. 30 Genesis Perrymond...............5-7..........Soph.

32 Kristen Tedford.......................5-6............... Fr. 33 Erika Joseph..........................6-1...............Sr. 34 Bernice McGriff......................5-7............... Fr. 40 Vicky Harris...........................6-1............... Fr. 43 Tolu Yerokun...........................5-9..........Soph.

52 Julia Ara............................... 5-11..........Soph.

54 Taylor Steward.......................5-8............... Jr. 55 Sydni Vinson....................... 5-11..........Soph.

girls at a glance

Parkview’s Erika Joseph

Coach: Tony Watkins 2010-11 record: 22-7 Returning regulars: Erika Joseph, Sr., 6-1 Helena Pouengue, Sr., 5-7 Marisssa Mandledove, Jr., 5-3 Other to watch: A.J. Jefferson, Sr., 5-9 Outlook: In addition to four-year starter Katie Carroll, the Panthers will also have to do without Mia Marshall this season. The 6-foot-2 junior tore an ACL and had to have knee surgery. That left three returning regulars, led

by Erika Joseph. The Western Carolina recruit averaged 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds last season as Parkview again advanced to the state tournament. Also returning are guards Helena Pouengue, who will play in college at Lipscomb, and junior Marissa Mandeldove. Carroll, now at Belmont, was a first-team all-region pick last season, while Joseph made the second team.

Worth noting: Parkview replaced one veteran coach with another after Mike McCoy moved to Mississippi. Tony Watkins has won nearly 600 career games. He coached boys at Lanier last season after a successful stint as girls coach at North Gwinnett. McCoy had a 242-67 record in 11 seasons at Parkview and won a state title in 2003.

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peachtree ridge lions BOYS ROSTER 10 11 12 14 22 23 24 32 33 34

Davon Hill.............................. 5-11.................. Sr. Benny Johnson..................... 5-11.................. Sr. Cole Rives..............................6-0.................. Sr. Cole Romaguera...................5-10.................. Sr. Brian McGowen......................6-3.................. Sr. Jordan Capps.........................6-5................... Jr. Rawlings Okivi........................6-3.................. Sr. Amir Warnock.........................6-7............. Soph.

Brandon Jack..........................6-4.................. Sr. Edwin Efezohkae....................6-2................... Jr.

boys at a glance Coach: Keith Arrington 2010-11 record: 23-6 Returning regulars: Benny Johnson, Sr., 5-11 Brandon Jack, Sr., 6-4 Others to watch: Jordan Capps, Jr., 6-5 Rawlings Okivie, Sr., 6-3 Davon Hill, Sr., 5-11 Cole Romaguera, Sr., 5-10 Amir Warnock, So., 6-7 Outlook: Peachtree Ridge has reached the state tournament six straight years and will have a number of new faces as they try to extend the streak. Gone is region player of the year Corey Heyward and much of his supporting cast from last season, including second-team all-region picks Richie Everette and Moe Armistead. Benny Johnson and Brandon Jack return and transfer Jordan Capps was a regular at Meadowcreek, averaging 7.2 points per game a year ago. The other newcomers are Rawlings Okivie and 6-foot-7 sophomore Amir Warnock.

Worth noting: Peachtree Ridge went into the region tournament as the No. 1 seed last season and beat North Gwinnett in the semifinals before falling to eventual state champion Norcross in the title game.

After beating Marietta in the first round, the Lions got the difficult draw of defending state champ Milton in the second round and lost 74-56. Keith Arrington is 65-22 in three seasons as the Lions’ coach.

region 7-AAAAA girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 19 Whitefield at North Gwinnett (boys) Nov. 19, 21-22 at Parkview Tip-Off (girls) Nov. 21 GAC at North Gwinnett (boys) Dec. 6 North Gwinnett Dec. 9-10 at Carolina Showcase (boys) Dec. 13 at Rockdale Dec. 16 at Norcross Dec. 27-30 at Great Fla. Shootout (boys) Dec. 28-30 at Carolina West Classic (girls)

Jan. 3 Meadowcreek Jan. 6 at Mill Creek Jan. 10 Mountain View Jan. 13 Duluth Jan. 14 Shiloh Jan. 17 at Collins Hill Jan. 20 at North Gwinnett Jan. 21 Centennial Jan. 24 Norcross Jan. 27 at Meadowcreek Jan. 31 Mill Creek Feb. 3 at Mountain View Feb. 7 at Duluth Feb. 10 Collins Hill

Peachtree Ridge’s Benny Johnson

1 Jada Triplett..............................5-1...................Fr. 2 Taylor Cobb...............................6-0.................. Sr. 3 Gabby Cole...............................5-6.................. Sr. 4 Courtney Hopson..................5-10............. Soph.

5 Kendra Purifoye........................5-7............. Soph.

12 Melissa Turvy..........................5-5................... Jr. 14 Luneary Breedlove..................5-8................... Jr. 15 Jazmyn Johnson......................5-8................... Jr. 20 Claire Hays.............................5-3.................. Sr. 22 Lorrie Cruse............................5-9............. Soph.

23 Taylor Auzenne........................5-4............. Soph.

32 Stephanie Amichia..................6-0............. Soph.

33 Mahrie Bowman....................5-10................... Jr.

girls at a glance Coach: James Clanahan 2010-11 record: 11-13 Returning regulars: Gabby Cole, Sr., 5-6 Melissa Turvy, Jr., 5-5 Stephanie Amichia, Soph., 6-0 Others to watch: Lorrie Cruse, Soph., 5-9 Claire Hays, Sr., 5-3 Taylor Cobb, Sr., 6-0 Outlook: Peachtree Ridge returns three full-time starters and several other players with experience as the Lions try to get back to the state tournament after a three-year absence. Melissa Turvy was a first-team all-region choice last season and Gabby Cole made the second team. Turvy averaged 13.3 points as a sophomore and Cole scored 12.2 as a junior. Two freshmen got regular playing time last season. Stephanie Amichia averaged 7.4 rebounds, while Lorrie Cruse pulled down 5.5 rebounds per game.

Worth noting: The Lions have just three seniors on the roster and coach James Clanahan is counting on leadership from Claire Hays and Taylor Cobb as well as Cole and Turvy, who are both entering their third seasons as starters. This is also Clanahan’s third year as coach. Peachtree Ridge was 14-13 in his first season.

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providence christian stars BOYS ROSTER 1 Kareem Adekunle.................... 6-4................... Sr. 3 Nikko Cormier........................ 5-10................... Sr. 5 Duncan Gotfredson............... 5-10....................Fr. 11 Robbie Clark.......................... 6-1.................... Jr. 14 Nate Bucher........................... 6-1................... Sr. 21 Charlie Scott.......................... 6-1.................... Jr. 23 Anthony Kushanu.................. 6-2.............. Soph.

30 Steven Kleinschmidt.............. 6-3....................Fr.

boys at a glance Coach: Ivan Iverson 2010-11 record: 20-10 Returning regulars: Nate Bucher, Sr., 6-1 Nikko Cormier, Sr., 5-10 Kareem Adekunle, Sr., 6-4 Others to watch: Charlie Scott, Jr., 6-0 Anthony Kushanu, Soph., 6-2 Robbie Clark, Jr., 6-0 Outlook: The Stars made the state tournament a year ago despite having exchange student Aarvid Wanghammer move back to Sweden during the Christmas break, and Nate Bucher and Kareem Adekunle go down with injuries late in the season.

After getting the No. 4 seed in the region tournament, Providence defeated Athens Academy in the state preliminary round before falling to Wilkinson County.

Nikko Cormier stepped up late in the season, as did fellow returnee Charlie Scott. But the Stars will miss the veteran presence of Peter Hage, Brent Hansen and Allen Skinner. Providence also can’t afford injuries. The Stars have just eight players on the roster, including two freshmen.

Worth noting: Bucher joined Hage on the all-region team last season and has been a key contributor since his freshman year. He averaged 9.9 points last season and shines in all areas for the Stars. Adekunle was the leading rebounding at 7.7 last season and Cormier was tops in assists at 2.8.

Scott is a deadly 3-point shooter.

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SCHEDULE Nov. 18 at Decatur Nov. 21-22 at Johnson TipOff Nov. 29 at Dacula Dec. 2 Hapeville Dec. 6 Pace Dec. 16 Pacelli Dec. 20 Madison County Dec. 20-22 at Jared Cook Classic (boys) Dec. 28-30 at Deep South Classic Jan. 3 Holy Innocents’

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Jan. 6 at Fellowship Jan. 10 Wesleyan Jan. 13 St. Francis Jan. 16 Chamblee at Centennial (girls) Jan. 20 at Pincrest Jan. 21 Grady Jan. 24 at Mt. Pisgah Jan. 27 at Wesleyan Jan. 28 at Northview Jan. 31 at St. Francis Feb. 7 Pinecrest Feb. 10 Mt. Pisgah

11 12 15 23 25 30 31 42

Rebecca Harris.......................5-6.................. Sr. Erika Gotfredson.....................5-9.................. Sr. Aubrey Gold..........................5-10................... Jr. Jessie Kowalewicz..................5-7................... Jr. Hannah Grice.........................5-8............. Soph.

Katie Scott..............................5-7................... Jr. Allie Petmecky........................5-7................... Jr. Jennie Vess............................5-8................... Jr.

girls at a glance Coach: Vanita McGough 2010-11 record: 13-13 Returning regulars: Erika Gotfredson, Sr., 5-9 Aubrey Gold, Jr., 5-10 Jessie Kowalewicz, Jr., 5-7 Others to watch: Jennie Vess, Jr., 5-8 Rebecca Harris, Sr., 5-6 Allie Petmecky, Jr., 5-7 Katie Scott, Jr., 5-7 Outlook: The Stars are still a young team, but hope to improve on last season’s .500 record thanks to the return of three starters and several other players with valuable experience. Erika Gotfredson, one of just two seniors, was second on the team in scoring (11.7), rebounding (5.1) and assists (2.0) a year ago. Also returning are Aubrey Gold and Jessie Kowalewicz, who started last season as sophomores.

Worth noting: Providence took Holy Innocents’ to two overtimes before losing 37-36 in the region tournament in Vanita McGough’s second season as coach.

The Stars had just two seniors last season, but it won’t be easy to replace either Stephanie Cailor or Jesse Sherman. The roster is only eight players deep.

Providence Christian’s Aubrey Gold

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shiloh generals BOYS ROSTER

REGION 8-AAAAA girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE

1 Jordan Gaither..........................6-3.................. Sr. 2 Amar Basic................................6-2.................. Sr. 3 Evyn Smith...............................5-9................... Jr. 4 Justin Blair..............................5-10................... Jr. 5 Trayvon Reed............................. 7-0..................So. 10 Christopher Keys....................6-0................... Jr. 12 Shamari Ortenez.................. 5-11.................. Sr. 14 Cordell Rhymer........................6-1................... Jr. 15 Jordan Chance.......................6-2............. Soph.

20 Marquez Smith.......................5-6.................. Sr. 21 Brian Thompson......................6-2................... Jr. 23 Matt Moore..............................6-2................... Jr. 24 Robert Carter..........................6-9.................. Sr. 25 Kyle Lewis...............................6-3................... Jr. 30 Emir Basic..............................6-2............. Soph.

33 Dante Hibbert.........................6-2............. Soph.

44 Brian Beverly..........................6-6................... Jr.

Nov. 15 at Centennial Nov. 25-26 Big Apple/Big Peach (boys) Dec. 2 at Berkmar Dec. 3 Archer Dec. 6 at Dacula Dec. 12 Grayson Dec. 16-17, 19-20 at DeKalb County tourney (girls) Dec. 17 Whitney Young at Greensboro, N.C. (boys) Dec. 27-29 at Westminster tourney (girls) Dec. 29-31 Hoops in Overdrive at Centennial (boys)

Jan. 3 Brookwood Jan. 6 at Parkview Jan. 7 at South Gwinnett Jan. 10 Central Gwinnett Jan. 13 Berkmar Jan. 14 at Peachtree Ridge Jan. 17 at Archer Jan. 20 Dacula Jan. 26-28 at Montverde tourney in Fla. (boys) Jan. 31 at Brookwood Feb. 2 at Grayson Feb. 3 Parkview Feb. 7 South Gwinnett Feb. 11 at Central Gwinnett

3 Kaylen Ward..............................5-8............. Soph.

5 Courtney Hector........................5-5.................. Sr. 10 Kierra Ward..............................5-4...................Fr. 11 Racquel Cranston.................. 5-11...................Fr. 12 DeAnna Johnson.....................5-7................... Jr. 14 Jamie Harris..........................5-10.................. Sr. 20 Uche Ibebunjo.........................6-0...................Fr. 22 Bria Ratliff................................5-4................... Jr. 24 Aziza Day.................................5-5.................. Sr. 25 Holland Glenn..........................5-8.................. Sr. 30 Charity Robinson.....................6-0................... Jr. 32 Jalisa Williams.........................5-8.................. Sr. 40 Lindsay McCullen....................5-9.................. Sr. 42 Aaliyah Woods.........................5-7................... Jr. 44 Adrian Werts............................6-0.................. Sr.

girls at a glance Coach: John April 2010-11 record: 3-22 Returning regulars: Kaylen Ward, So, 5-8 Holland Glenn, Sr., 5-8 Aziza Day, Sr., 5-5 Others to watch: Jalisa Williams, Sr., 5-8 Courtney Hector, Sr., 5-5 Bria Ratliff, Jr., 5-4 Racquel Cranston, Fr., 5-11 Aaliyah Woods, Jr., 5-7 Outlook: John April replaced Dale Grant as coach after the Generals enduring a difficult season a year ago.

Shiloh made the state tournament four straight years from 2004-2007 under Grant, but the only appearance since came in 2009. Holland Glenn was the only returnee with much playing time a year ago after returning starter Jalisa Williams was sidelined. Now Williams is back and things are looking up for the Generals.

Worth noting: April was a girls coach in Mississippi for six seasons and compiled a 75-32 record before moving to Georgia in 2007 to become athletics director at McNair High School in DeKalb County. The Generals’ future looks encouraging with Shiloh Middle School winning the county championship last season with an unbeaten record. Standout Charbonnay Johnson, however, enrolled at Stephenson rather than Shiloh.

boys at a glance Coach: Kim Rivers 2010-2011 record: 12-13 Returning regular: Jordan Gaither, Sr., 6-3 Others to watch: Robert Carter, Sr., 6-9 Trayvon Reed, Soph., 7-0 Evyn Smith, Jr., 5-9 Brian Thompson, Jr., 6-2 Amar Basic, Sr., 6-2 Brian Beverly, Jr., 6-6 Outlook: The Generals have just one returning starter, but they should be the most improved team in the region.

The reason for the optimism is the arrival of 6-foot-9 Robert Carter and 7-foot Trayvon Reed. Carter, who transferred from Thomasville, is ranked as the second-best senior prospect in Georgia by ESPNU. Reed, who moved from Alabama, is rated as the No. 1 sophomore prospect in the state on the same recruiting list. Carter led Thomasville to the Class AA state finals as a sophomore and to the quarters last March.

Worth noting: Jordan Gaither led a fourth-quarter rally that fell short in a 62-57 loss to eventual champion Berkmar in the region quarters a year ago and returns for his senior season after being a second-team all-region choice. This is coach Kim Rivers’ third season at Shiloh after a successful 14-year stint in Maryland during which he was 315-50 with five titles.

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south gwinnett comets BOYS ROSTER 1 Kalen Hawkins..........................5-8................... Jr. 2 Simeon Dennis.........................6-3.................. Sr. 3 Christian Buckmire...................5-8.................. Sr. 4 Deen Biggins.......................... 5-11................... Jr. 5 Brandon Williams......................6-3................... Jr. 10 Montrell Marshall....................6-4............. Soph.

11 Kyle Wright............................5-10................... Jr. 12 Cam Moye............................. 5-11............. Soph.

15 G.J. Hawkins...........................5-9.................. Sr. 21 Jacari Smith............................6-4................... Jr. 22 K.V. Walker..............................5-8............. Soph.

24 Qiydar Davis...........................6-4.................. Sr. 30 Ray Mobley.............................6-3.................. Sr. 31 Terrance Jones.......................6-5.................. Sr. 44 Logan Adams..........................6-6................... Jr.

boys at a glance Coach: Scott Bracco 2010-11 record: 19-7 Returning regulars: Logan Adams, 6-6, Jr. Qiydar Davis, 6-4, Sr. Kyle Wright, 5-10 Jr. Others to watch: Simeon Dennis, Sr., 6-3 Cam Moye, Soph., 5-11 Christian Buckmire, Sr., 5-8 Ray Mobley, Sr., 6-3 Outlook: The Comets hope to make it to the state tournament after promising seasons ended just short in Scott Bracco’s first two years as coach. South finished first in the regular season a year ago, but was stunned by upstart Archer in the region quarterfinals. Back are first-team all-region choices Logan Adams and Qiydar Davis. Adams, a junior, averaged 15.2 points and 10.7 rebounds last season. Davis, a senior, averaged 17.6 points and 9.9 rebounds.

Worth noting: South added Simeon Dennis, who was a second-team all-region choice last season while playing for Central Gwinnett. He averaged 15.2 points and 5.4 rebounds a year ago as a junior.

With Dennis joining Adams and Davis, the Comets have a potent scoring trio. Getting them the ball will be the job of junior Kyle Wright and sophomore Cam Moye.

region 8-AAAAA girls ROSTER

SCHEDULE Nov. 19 Northview at Lanier (girls) Nov. 21 Lumpkin at Lanier (girls) Nov. 22 Chestatee at Lanier (girls) Nov. 29 at North Gwinnett Dec. 2 Parkview Dec. 3 at Milton (boys) Dec. 6 at Berkmar Dec. 9 at Archer Dec. 10 Norcross at GAC Showcase (boys) Dec. 12 at Central Gwinnett Dec. 27-29 at Columbia tourney (boys); at Campbell tourney (girls)

Jan. 3 Grayson Jan. 6 at Dacula Jan. 7 Shiloh Jan. 10 Brookwood Jan. 13 at Parkview Jan. 14 Harrison at McEachern (boys); Luella at Salem (girls) Jan. 17 Northview Jan. 20 Orr Academy at Norcross (boys) Jan. 21 Berkmar Jan. 24 Archer Jan. 27 Central Gwinnett Jan. 31 at Grayson Feb. 3 Dacula Feb. 7 at Shiloh Feb. 10 at Brookwood

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Colette Onenda.......................5-5................... Jr. Kierra Clayton.........................5-3............. Soph.

Diamond Bishop.....................5-4.................. Sr. Arielle Harvey.........................5-9...................Fr. Yvonna Dunkley......................5-8.................. Sr. Samantha McCombs..............5-9.................. Sr. T’Miyah Williams.....................5-6................... Jr. Jashawna Johnson.................5-5................... Jr. Alysia Johnson...................... 5-11................... Jr. Tia Tuggle...............................5-8................... Jr. Phineisha Henderson............5-4.................. Sr. Kenya Johnson.......................5-9.................. Sr. Tiffany Jenkins........................6-1.................. Sr.

girls at a glance Coach: Jaime Kruppa 2010-11 record: 19-12 Returning regular: Tiffany Jenkins, Sr., 6-1 Others to watch: Colette Onenda, Jr., 5-5 Alysia Johnson, Jr., 5-11 Phineisha Henderson, Sr., 5-4 Samantha McCombs, Sr., 5-9 Outlook: South made its first state tournament appearance last season since finishing as Class AAAAA runner-up in 2006 and 2007, but graduated four starters from that team. Gone are Tina Odume, who led the team with 14 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, as well as Kiara Baker, who averaged 12.7 points and 4.1 assists. Odume was a first-team all-region pick, while Baker made the second team. Of the returnees, senior Tiffany Jenkins and juniors Colette Onenda and Alysia Johnson contributed the most last season. Jenkins and Johnson both averaged 5.2 rebounds and Onenda contributed 2.5 assists.

Worth noting: The Comets started 1-5 against a rugged early schedule and then won 13 of their next 16 games, including a victory over region champ Brookwood in the final game of the regular season. As a No. 3 seed, South gave Alpharetta a battle in the first round of the state tournament before losing 40-37. Jaime Kruppa, who played on South’s unbeaten 1995 state championship team, is in her third season leading the Comets after assisting former coach Mike Allison.

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wesleyan wolves

5-A girls ROSTER

BOYS ROSTER 1 Takim Williams..........................6-0.................. Sr. 2 Will Clifton.................................6-3................... Jr. 3 Charles Mack............................6-1................... Jr. 4 Shane Smith.............................6-3.................. Sr. 10 Graham Deaton....................5-10............. Soph.

11 Drew Ritter..............................6-4.................. Sr. 12 Brandon Gilliam......................6-1................... Jr. 20 McAllister Ball.........................6-2.................. Sr. 21 Hudson Price..........................6-6................... Jr. 22 Jaye Rochelle.........................6-1................... Jr. 32 Brett Greensmith.....................6-2................... Jr. 33 Rodney Morris........................6-2................... Jr.

3 Katie Frerking...........................6-1................... Jr. 4 Lauren Frerking...................... 5-11...................Fr. 5 Brittany Stevens........................5-4................... Jr. 12 Jordan Frazier.........................5-4.................. Sr. 14 Hannah Hoskin.......................5-9............. Soph.

15 Landyn Duley..........................5-8............. Soph.

20 Nikki McDonald.......................6-0...................Fr. 21 Joshlyn Belcher......................5-7............. Soph.

22 Kendra Talley........................ 5-11................... Jr. 23 Taylor Blackmon......................5-5................... Jr. 32 Holli Wilkins............................6-0.................. Sr. 33 Keevana Edwards...................6-0............. Soph.

34 Missy Byrd............................ 5-11.................. Sr. 44 Kaelyn Causwell.....................6-4.................. Sr. 55 Cara Mia Tsirigos....................6-0................... Jr.

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boys at a glance Coach: Skip Matherly 2010-11 record: 25-5 Returning regulars: Shane Smith, Sr., 6-3 Takim Williams, Sr., 6-0 Rodney Morris, Jr. 6-2 Hudson Price, Jr., 6-6 Others to watch: Will Clifton, Jr., 6-3 Drew Ritter, Sr., 6-4 Outlook: The Wolves followed up a state championship with a 25-win season, but drew Whitefield Academy on the road in the state tournament and lost in a rematch of the title game a year earlier.

Skip Matherly is 121-33 in five seasons as coach, with two state titles. Four of the top six players return, led by three-year starter Shane Smith.

He was best in points (14.5) and rebounds (6.3) last season and second in assists (2.5). Smith is headed to West Point. Fellow senior Takim Williams also returns after leading the team with 3.7 assists per game a year ago.

Worth noting: Hudson Price has been hampered by knee issues, but he could be ready for a breakout season. The son of former Georgia Tech and NBA standout Mark Price averaged 7.5 points and 5.2 rebounds as a sophomore.

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SCHEDULE Nov. 18 Greenfield at Christ Church, N.C. (boys) Nov. 19 at Christ Church, N.C. (boys); Spain Park at Berkmar (girls) Nov. 21-23 Wesleyan Tip-Off (girls) Nov. 29 AIS (boys) Dec. 3 Mill Creek Dec. 6 at North Hall Dec. 9 at Whitefield (boys) Dec. 10 at Westminster Dec. 17 Fellowship (boys) Dec. 19-23 at Nike Tourney of Champions (girls) Dec. 27-29 at Westminster tourney (boys) Jan. 3 at St. Pius

Jan. 6 King’s Ridge (boys) Jan. 7 Pace Jan. 10 at Providence Jan. 14 Oak Hill, Va. (girls) Jan. 16 Dunwoody at Centennial (boys) Jan. 17 Mt. Pisgah Jan. 20 St. Francis Jan. 21 Bob Jones, Ala. at Starr’s Mill Jan. 24 at Pinecrest Jan. 27 Providence Jan. 28 Buford Jan. 31 Rockdale Feb. 3 at Mt. Pisgah Feb. 7 at St. Francis Feb. 10 Pinecrest

Coach: Jan Azar 2010-11 record: 31-2 Returning regulars: Holli Wilkins, Sr., 6-0 Jordan Frazier, Sr., 5-4 Katie Frerking, Jr., 6-1 Brittany Stevens, Jr., 5-4 Others to watch: Kaelan Causwell, Sr., 6-4 Missy Byrd, Sr., 5-11 Joshlyn Belcher, Soph., 5-7 Nikki McDonald, Fr.., 6-0 Outlook: Wesleyan will be a heavy favorite to win its fifth straight state championship and ninth in 11 years after losing one senior last season. Grace Leah Baughn is at Pepperdine and four of this season’s seniors will play college basketball. Holli Wilkins is headed to Furman, Kaelyn Causwell to Georgia, Jordan Frazier to Wofford and Missy Byrd to Air Force. Causwell hasn’t been a full-time starter for the Wolves, but is 6-foot-4. Wilkins averaged 12.2 points and 5.6 rebounds last season, while Frazier contributed 8.5 points, 4.0 assists and 5.1 steals.

Worth noting: The Wolves defeated Class AA state champion Buford last season and took Class AAAAA winner Norcross to overtime before losing by a point.

Coach Jan Azar is 352-77 despite going 4-16 in 1997-98 during the school’s start-up season. Four of Wesleyan’s state titles have come in Class AA and four in Class A.

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