Georgia Sportswriters
Association All-State Teams
State Player of the Year: Washaun Ealey, Emanuel County Institute, Junior
Class AAAAA
Offensive Player of the Year - Kenneth Miles, Brookwood
Defensive Player of the Year - Joel Kight, M.L. King
Coach of the Year - Randy McPherson, Lowndes
QB - Michael Tamburo, North Gwinnett, 6-1, 180, Jr.
RB - Kenneth Miles, Brookwood, Sr. 5-11, 195
RB - Cordellaro Jones, M.L. King, 5-8, 180, Sr.
WR - Brice Butler, Norcross, 6-2, 178, Sr.
WR - Craig Presley, Houston County, 6-2, 175, Jr.
WR - Alan Bonner, Newnan, 5-10, 170, Jr.
OL - Aaron Hawkins, M.L. King, 6-4, 300, Sr.
OL - Clint Duggan, North Gwinnett, 6-4, 265, Sr.
OL - Eric Grube, Brookwood, 6-1, 285, Sr.
OL - Levi Vedas, Lowndes, 6-2, 275, Sr.
OL - Zach Allen, Tift County, 6-3, 310, Sr.
ATH - Greg Reid, Lowndes, 5-9, 170, Jr.
K - Adam Shreiner, Walton, Sr. 5-10, 185, Sr.
DL - Chase Thomas, Walton, 6-4, 215, Sr.
DL - Larry Bryant, Tift County, 6-2, 260, Sr.
DL - Eric Eberhardt, North Gwinnett, 6-1, 245, Sr.
DL - Ryan Seymour, Camden County, 6-5, 240, Sr.
LB - Joel Kight, M.L. King, 5-9, 210, Jr.
LB - Curtis Weatherspoon, Valdosta, Sr. 6-2, 205
LB - Tavaris Williams, Lowndes, 6-0, 200, Sr.
DB - Tristan Strong, Grayson, 6-2, 224, Sr.
DB - Elton Ford, Chattahoochee, 6-0, 200, Sr.
DB - Sean Smith, M.L. King, 5-9, 170, Sr.
DB - Kelly Dawsey, Lowndes, 5-11, 185, Sr.
P - Dawson Zimmerman, Brookwood, 6-2, 178, Sr.
RET - Brian Sutherland, Campbell, 5-8, 175, Sr.
Honorable mention - Darvin Adams, Harrison, Sr.; Nick Amon, Grayson, Sr.; David Arnold, Valdosta, Sr.; Burke Batten, Coffee, Sr.; Ray Beno, Newnan,
Jr.; Devonta Bolton, Norcross, Sr.; Matt Britain, North Cobb, Sr.; Derrick Bryant, Peachtree Ridge, Sr.; Alex Daniel, Roswell, Sr.; Dion Dubose, Norcross, Sr.; Major Herron, Camden County, Sr.; Donte McConico, Mundy's Mill, Sr.; Shawn Monos, Warner Robins, Sr.; Matt Roark, North Cobb, Sr.; Dustin Taliaferro, Roswell, Sr.; Kevin Minter, Peachtree Ridge, Jr.; Nigel Mitchell-Thornton, Stephenson, Jr.; Ebele Okakpu, Roswell, Sr.; Russell Powell, Newnan, Jr.; Justin Smith, Chattahoochee, Sr.
Class AAAA
Offensive Player of the Year - Tavarres King, Habersham Central, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year - Toby Jackson, Griffin, Sr.
Coach of the Year - Conrad Nix, Northside-Warner Robins
QB - Marques Ivory, Northside-Warner Robins, Sr., 6-1, 245
RB - Tijuan Green, Northside-Warner Robins, Sr., 5-10, 195
RB - Debrale Smiley, Thomas County Central, Sr., 5-10, 235
WR - Tavarres King, Habersham Central, Sr., 6-1, 175
WR - Nick Bass, Northside-Warner Robins, Sr., 6-0, 180
WR - Danny Madison, Westside-Macon, Jr., 6-1, 195
OL - Jason Peacock, Baldwin, Sr., 6-4, 360
OL - Gabe Irvy, Habersham Central, Sr., 6-5, 318
OL - Jerome Bibbins, Northside, Sr., 6-3, 270
OL - Jimmy Staten, Ware County, Jr., 6-4, 240
OL - Kent Cleveland, St. Pius X, Sr., 6-5, 285
ATH - Brandon Boykin, Fayette County, Sr., 5-10, 170
K - Eric Osteen, Richmond Academy, Jr., 6-0, 165
DL - Toby Jackson, Griffin, Sr., 6-4, 255
DL - Abry Jones, Northside-Warner Robins, Jr., 6-4, 260
DL - DeAngelo Tyson, Statesboro, Sr., 6-2, 300
DL - Bernard Smith, Mays, Sr., 6-3, 220
LB - Julian Burnett, Westside-Macon, Jr., 5-10, 220
LB - Corico Hawkins, Baldwin, Jr., 6-1, 235
LB - Steven Fowlkes, Banneker, Sr., 6-5 215
LB - Ryan Hidaldo, Whitewater, Sr., 6-1, 208
DB - K.J. Morton, Northside-Warner Robins, Jr., 5-9, 170
DB - Darrell Simmons, Banneker, Sr., 6-2, 200
DB - Jamoris Slaughter, Tucker, Sr., 6-1, 178
DB - Jonathan Davis, Tucker, Jr., 5-9, 194
P - Chris Philpot, St. Pius X, Sr., 6-0, 186
RET -Victor Daniels, Ware County, Sr., 5-9, 185
HONORABLE MENTION - Jadarius Brown, Baldwin, Sr.; Anthony Caldwell, Douglas County, Jr.; Matt Daniels, Fayette County, Sr.; Terrence Fambro, Clarke Central, Sr.; Eric Fields, Northside-Warner Robins, Jr; Arsenio Glenn, Baldwin, Sr.; Cordy Glenn, Riverdale, Sr.; Bo Hatchett, Habersham Central, Sr.; Darius Ivey, Northside, Jr.; Trent McGuire, Cedar Shoals, Sr.; Kevin Millward, Evans, Sr.; Nathan Postell, NW Whitfield, Sr.; Charles Reeves, Stone Mountain, Sr.; Gerry Reeves, Creekside, Sr.; Darreion Robinson, Clarke Central, Sr.; Phillip Searcy, Upson-Lee, Jr.; Anthony Taylor, Northside, Sr.; Kory Threatt, Westside, Jr.; Nick Williams, Bainbridge, Sr.; P.J. Williams, Thomas County Central, Sr.
Class AAA
Offensive Player of the Year - Chris Jackson, Henry County, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year - Jarvis Jones, Carver-Columbus, Jr.
Coach of the Year - Jim Showfety, Chamblee
QB - Drew Little, Henry County, Jr., 6-4, 245
RB - Tauren Poole, Stephens County, Sr., 5-10, 200
RB - Warren Norman, Chamblee, Jr., 5-10, 181
WR - Jarmon Fortson, Carver-Columbus, Sr., 6-3, 220
WR - Chris Jackson, Henry County, Sr., 6-1, 190
WR - Gerald Ford, Gainesville, Sr., 6-3, 210
OL - Johnnie Farms, Perry, Jr., 6-3, 290
OL - Omoregie Uzzi, Chamblee, Sr., 6-3, 305
OL - Colin Alford, North Hall, Sr., 6-1, 245
OL - Jarvis Pitts, Shaw, Sr., 6-0, 260
OL - David Noel, Monroe-Albany, Sr., 6-4, 290
ATH - DeRon Furr, Carver-Columbus, Sr., 6-3, 220
K - Smith Haverty, Westminster, Sr.
DL - Jerico Brown, Glenn Halls, Jr., 6-2, 245
DL - Juan Pickett, Shaw, Sr., 6-1, 265
DL - Matt Lunati, Westminster, Sr., 6-3, 248
DL - Jason Jones, Westover, Sr., 6-3, 225
LB - Kanorris Davis, Perry, Sr., 6-0, 215
LB - Qua Huzzie, LaGrange, Jr., 5-11, 200
LB - Jarvis Jones, Carver-Columbus, Jr., 6-4, 210
LB - Richard Samuel, Cass, Sr., 6-2, 205
DB - Casey Hayward, Perry, Sr., 6-0, 190
DB - Dequan Menzie, Carver-Columbus, Sr., 5-10, 170
DB - Darren Myles, Carver-Atlanta, Jr., 6-3, 190
DB - Derrick Walker, Spencer, Sr., 6-2, 195
P - Joe Mansour, LaGrange, Soph., 6-2, 170
RET - Adam Crump, Central-Macon, Jr., 5-11, 185
HONORABLE MENTION - Taylor Adetona, Gainesville, Sr.; Reginald Bryant, Cairo, Jr.; Sam Burkhalter, Blessed Trinity, Jr.; Arsenio Clemmons, Carver-Atlanta, Sr..; Demond Dennis, Carver-Atlanta, Jr.; Darius Eubanks, Thomson, Jr.; Justin Forham, Gainesville, Sr.; Cheon Gresham, Apalachee, Jr.; Jackson Griffieth, North Hall, Sr.; Kyle Griswould, Shaw, Jr.; Mareo Howard, Peach County, Sr.; Braxton Lane, Sandy Creek, Jr.; Jon Lee, Apalachee, Soph.; Angelo Pease, Cairo, Jr.; Jaybo Shaw, Flowery Branch, Sr.; Trent Shealy, Apalachee, Sr.;Cornelius Washington, Burke County, Sr.; Brandon Watts, Washington County, Jr.; Meshack Williams, Worth County, Jr.; Bryan Willis, Shaw, Sr.
Class AA
Offensive Player of the Year - Demetris Murray, Buford, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year - Rashard Smith, Dublin, Jr.
Coach of the Year - Mike Muschamp, Lovett
QB - Tre Lamb, Calhoun, Sr., 5-9, 170
RB - Demetris Murray, Buford, Sr., 5-10, 208
RB - Adam Urbano, Calhoun, Sr., 5-9, 185
WR - Christian Robinson, Greater Atlanta Christian, Sr., 6-3, 207
WR - Marcus Mayo, Jefferson County, Sr., 5-10, 170
WR - Melvin Harris, Buford, Sr., 6-7, 175
OL - A.J. Harmon, Jefferson County, Sr., 6-6, 320
OL - Michael Ozment, Pepperell, Jr., 6-2, 255
OL - Mike Powers, Dodge County, Sr., 6-3, 285
OL - Jamie New, Berrien, Sr., 6-0, 270
OL - Kyle Carey, Lovett, Sr., 6-1, 214
ATH - B.J. Bostic, Jefferson County, Soph., 5-10, 160
K - Michael Pinkerton, North Oconee, Sr., 5-10, 160
DL - Omar Hunter, Buford, Sr., 6-1, 311
DL - Derrick Shumake, Swainsboro, Sr., 6-3, 280
DL - Brandon Thompson, Sr., Thomasville, 6-2, 275
DL - Jimmy Daniels, Macon County, Sr., 6-1, 252
LB - Ricco Braxton, Lovett, Sr., 6-4, 190
LB - T.J. Pridemore, Buford, Sr., 6-2, 236
LB - Andreakas Rollins, Dublin, Sr., 5-10, 205
LB - C’Reon Arnold, Cook, Jr., 5-10, 195
DB -Rashard Smith, Dublin, Jr., 5-10, 185
DB - Nick Thomas, Vidalia, Sr., 5-10, 180
DB - Charles Gordon, Dodge County, Sr., 5-10, 190
DB - Ward Massee, Fitzgerald, Sr., 5-10, 185
P - Brett Mason, Putnam County, Sr., 6-1, 180
RET - Andre Hicks, Lovett, Sr., 5-9, 167
HONORABLE MENTION - Ezekial Andrews, Dodge County, Sr.; Johndrick Beasley, Jefferson County, Sr.; Justin Beasley, Banks County, Jr.; Ralph Bolden, Charlton County, Sr.; Anthony Brooks, Fitzgerald, Sr.; Jonathan Carkhuff, Lovett, Sr.; Wilbert Carter, Greene County, Sr.; Chris Clay, Randolph-Clay, Sr.; Quinton Davis, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.; Nick Davison, Sr., Calhoun; Brandon Haywood, Rockmart, Jr.; Cameo Holloway, Dodge County; Julian Horton, Greater Atlanta Christian, Sr.; Dallas Lee, Buford, Jr.; Nick McRae, Dublin, Sr.; Maurice Hayes, Pepperell, Sr.; Denzel Wesley, Rutland, Sr.; Brandon Whitaker, Pepperell, Sr.; Adam Whitlock, Lovett, Sr.; Malachi Youngblood, Putnam County, Sr.
Class A
Offensive Player of the Year - Lorenzo Dennard, Wilcox County, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year - Ben Johnston, Clinch County, Sr.
Coach of the Year - Bob Lord, Fellowship Christian
QB - Lorenzo Dennard, Wilcox County, Sr., 6-3, 200
RB - Washaun Ealey, ECI, Jr., 5-10, 205
RB - Jacquise Terry, Pacelli, Sr., 6-1, 190
WR - Douglas German, Whitefield Academy, Sr., 6-4, 180
WR - Dominique Ellis, Clinch County, Jr., 6-0, 180
WR - Octavius Staton, Chattahoochee County, Sr., 6-2, 205
OL - Evans Wellborne, Athens Academy, Sr., 5-11, 195
OL - Chad Turner, ECI, Sr., 6-4, 270,
OL - John Martin, Brookstone, Sr., 6-0, 220
OL - Devon Walls, Warren County, Sr., 6-0, 250
OL - Victor Grace, Wilcox County, Sr., 6-2, 275
ATH - Reuben Haynes, Commerce, Sr., 6-1, 185
K - Allen Page, Brookstone, Sr., 6-1, 170
DL - J.C. Lanier, ECI, Jr., 6-4, 350
DL - Monterrio Clay, Twiggs County, Sr., 6-2, 255
DL - Tytus Baynes, Social Circle, Jr., 5-10, 275
DL - Ben Johnston, Clinch County, Sr., 6-0, 210
LB - Deauntay Legrier, Wilcox County, Sr., 6-2, 240
LB - Wesley Kiggins, Brookstone, Sr., 6-0, 200
LB - Terrence Neal, Dooly County, Sr., 6-2, 250
LB - Terry Ashley, Irwin County, Sr., 5-10, 185
DB - Alfonzo Dennard, Wilcox County, Sr., 5-11, 185
DB - Willie Gibson, Wilcox County, Sr., 5-10, 180
DB - Kamaron Riley, Hawkinsville, Sr., 6-1, 185
DB - Tommy Seals, Warren County, Sr., 5-11, 185
P - Marshall Malchow, Aquinas, 6-0, 170, Sr.
RET - Tyler Taylor, Dooly County, Sr., 5-11, 185
HONORABLE MENTION - Josh Bohanan, Jefferson, Sr.; Travis Burley, Warren County, Sr.; Will Callaway, Athens Academy, Sr.; Wes Carter, Eagle's Landing Christian, Sr.; Vintavious Cooper, Clinch County, Soph.; Ronnell Ferguson, Lincoln County, Sr.; Lester Jones, Chattahoochee County, Sr.; Walter Lenard, Landmark Christian, Sr.; McKay Matthews, Athens Academy, Jr.; Trey Miller, Whitefield Academy, Jr.; A.G. Middlebrooks, Lincoln County, Soph.; John Moesch, Savannah County Day, Sr.; Sammy Oates, Pacelli, Sr.; Hiawatha Parker, Turner County, Sr.; William Pearl, Our Lady of Mercy, Jr.; Deondrick Pina, Schley County, Jr.; Conrad Quiros, Whitefield Academy, Jr.; Baccari Rambo, Seminole County, Sr.; Jatoyeus Jones, Lincoln County, Jr.; Martin Weatherby, Fellowship Christian, Sr.
Local Sports
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TCHS team is like a family
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Tift County to host state wrestling sectionals
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Mistakes cost Patriots fourth title
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Blue Devils win regular season region title
Lady Devils lose 59-48
Blue Devils win 53-43
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Seniors go out with big wins
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Tift dominates on senior night
Lady Devils win, 52-38
Blue Devils win, 67-57
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Battle of Georgia goes one more Super round
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