The Citizen Sports Blitz - Wednesday, Apr30, 2008

Mike and Kevin talk about soccer playoffs, region baseball matches, golf, tennis, lacrosse and track.

Starr's Mill defeats Lakeside Evans 4-0, advances to quarterfinals

The second-ranked Starr’s Mill Panthers are blazing a trail through the Class AAAA state playoffs, continuing a hot streak that started early last month.

Local tennis teams could meet in quarterfinals with second round wins

McIntosh and Starr’s Mill boys tennis teams stormed their way to the second round of the AAAA state playoffs.

The Chiefs beat Stockbridge 5-0 and the Panthers shutout Dutchtown by the same score. The second round will be played today with McIntosh hosting Ware County and Starr’s Mill playing at Greenbrier. Should the two local teams win they will face off on May 6.

McIntosh-Pope rematch one of three playoff games for local lacrosse teams

The McIntosh boys lacrosse team finished the regular season ranked ninth in the state, undefeated in their region for the second consecutive year, with seven players receiving some form of All- State recognition, outscoring their opponents on the season 192 goals to 100 given, all while perhaps playing the toughest schedule in the state.

Whitewater's Nick Ward wins second low medalist title

Whitewater's Nick Ward Whitewater's Nick Ward. Photo/Special.

Whitewater’s Nick Ward has done it again

Starr's Mill defeats Northgate 9-0, earns No. 2 seed from region

The Starr’s Mill Panthers accomplished one of their goals with a 9-0 victory Monday over Region 2-AAAA rival Northgate in Newnan — sealing the No. 2 seed from the region and, thus, earning a home playoff series in the first round of the state playoffs.

Call for nominations for Fayette County Swimmer of the Year and Hall of Fame

Swimming is a “life sport” that is enjoyed by over two million people of all ages and abilities. As the premier masters swim team in the south metro Atlanta area, and as leaders in the swimming community, the Southside Seals actively promote swimming at all levels. The Southside Seals sponsors two annual awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments in swimming by members of the Fayette County swimming community. Nominations are now open for the 2007-2008 Fayette County Swimmer of the Year Awards and the Fayette County Swimming Hall of Fame.

PTC U-12 Shiver win the Coweta/Fayette Challenge

Team Shiver wins softball tournament

Team Shiver won four games in a row on Saturday, April 19 to capture the Coweta/Fayette Challenege tournament championship held at Whitlock Fields in Newnan, Ga.

Local swim club competes at first meet of the season

SCAT at spring meet In the fornt row, from left, are Kiersten Mossburg, Sydney Currenti, Ryan Mallam, Sydney Cartwright, Morgan Presley and Ariane Leblond. In the back row are Jamie Wright, Alexandra Curtis, Kristen Bohrer, Kristen Bates and Missy Beall. Photo/Special.

Bulger signs with Georgia Tech

Landmark's Kaity Bulger

Kaity Bulger a senior at Landmark Christian School, and resident of Peachtree City has signed a scholarship to run Cross Country and Track for Georgia Tech. Bulger lettered all four years at Landmark on the Varsity Cross Country and Track teams. She currently holds the record as the Individual State Champion in both the 800 meter and the Pole-Vault. She holds the Landmark school record for the 5K, 1600m, 3200m, and 800m and is the 2008 region champion in the 3200 meter, 1600 meter, pole-vault, four-by-one and four by four events.

McIntosh boys are runners-up in region track meet

McIntosh boys at region track meet Pictured are (L-R) Coach Joe Gaspierik, Carl Eifert, Brenden Leonard, Vince Brown, Cormac Carolan-Tolbert, Stephen Romanow, Darius Miliam, Andrew Graham, Daiyaan Epps, Coach Paul Carroll, Hughston Taylor. Photo/Cele Eifert.

Lady Chiefs first to make AAAA soccer quarterfinals

It took almost 11 minutes for McIntosh’s varsity girls soccer team to score their first goal on Monday afternoon, but the win over Thomas County Central was never in doubt. The entire first half was played in the Lady Yellow Jackets half of the field and it was obvious McIntosh would break through eventually and score a lot of goals.

Tyrone's Boone helps Browns Mill team win softball tournament

Brown's Mill softball

On Saturday, Apr. 19, the Browns Mill Lady Jackets' 16 & under(Gold) fastpitch travel softball team out of Lithonia, Georgia, came in 1st place (for the 2nd time in 2008) at the ISA DugOut Classic held in Covington Georgia.

PTC Little Leaguers meet Tim Hudson

PTC Little Leaguers meet Tim Hudson

Peachtree City Little League players meet Tim Hudson at Turner Field!

New summer teen program being offered

A new summer activity for teenage boys 14 – 18 years old is in the planning stages – Big League Boys Softball. Boys Softball has become an increasingly popular tournament sport and is included in many high school programs across the country.

Chase Penland gets his ring

Whitewater wrestler Chase Penland

Whitewater wrestler Chase Penland won a state title this year and was presented with the ring on Friday morning.

McIntosh's Patrick Michel signs with Georgia College and State University

McIntosh's Patrick Michel

Patrick Michel, a senior at McIntosh High School and a member of the varsity basketball team, signed a letter of intent to attend and play basketball for Georgia College and State University.

Previews for the second round of the state soccer playoffs

Monday, Apr. 28, 2008

McIntosh Lady Chiefs (13-3-1) vs. Thomas County Central Lady Yellow Jackets (12-4)
The Lady Chiefs, ranked third in Class AAA and 13th in all of Georgia, shut out Northside, Warner Robins 8-0 in the opening round of the AAAA state playoffs.

Panthers second to Woodward in region golf tournament

The region 2-AAAA golf team title was won by Woodward Academy with a score of 310. Starr’s Mill finished second by winning a one hole playoff over Northgate High School. The second place score posted by Starr’s Mill was 318.

The Citizen Sports Blitz - Friday, Apr. 25, 2008

Mike and Kevin give you the latest baseball scores and talk about the state soccer playoffs.

Sandy Creek boys shock Apalachee, 2-1

The Sandy Creek Patriots varsity boys soccer team advanced to the second round of the Class AAA state playoffs with a 2-1 win over Apalachee.

McIntosh boys lacrosse team falls to top ranked Pope, 11-10

The ninth ranked McIntosh varsity boys lacrosse team took on the top ranked Pope Greyhounds on Tuesday afternoon at Booth Middle School. The Chiefs had the Greyhounds on the ropes but lost in the final minute 11-10.

Young Guns win midseason tournament

Tyrone 8 and under Young Guns

The Tyrone 8 & Under Young Guns girls softball team won the two county midseason tournament the weekend of the 19th.

Starr's Mill and Whitewater girls start playoffs with a bang

Whitewater's Emily Culbreth Whitewater's Emily Culbreth leaps to head the ball against Griffin. Photo/Michael James.

McIntosh Lady Chiefs blow out Northside, Warner Robins

McIntosh's Meghan O'Rourke McIntosh's Meghan O'Rourke fires a shot against Northside, Warner Robins.

A 'Grand Slam'

Grand slam 9U chili dogs

The 9U Home Plate Chili Dogs won the Grand Slam Tournament that was held in LaGrange, Georgia on the weekend of April 18-20th.

McIntosh, Whitewater and Starr's Mill victorious in first round

One of the hottest teams entering the Class AAAA state playoffs is the McIntosh Lady Chiefs, who had won nine consecutive games before playing Northside, Warner Robins.

Sandy Creek's Blake Brewer signs with Kentucky

Sandy Creek's Blake Brewer

Sandy Creek's Blake Brewer signed a baseball scholarshi

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