2 | GHSA QUARTERFINALS SPECIAL EDITION Great Basketball Action! QUARTERFINALS SCHEDULE GIRLS AAAAA BOYS AAAAA March 5 March 5 Norcross vs. Milton, 4 PM Norcross vs. Wheeler, 5:30 PM Roswell vs. Mill Creek, 7 PM Milton vs. Mill Creek, 8:30 PM Games will be played at the University of West Georgia Games will be played at the University of West Georgia North Cobb vs. Campbell, 4 PM Newton vs. Valdosta, 5:30 PM Hello, GHSA Basketball Fans! McEachern vs. Hillgrove, 7 PM Savannah vs. Tift Co., 8:30 PM Games will be played at Fort Valley State University Games will be played at Fort Valley State University here will be great basketball played venues in which these games are played, Tthis weekend at the Sectionals from and we want to thank the administrators GIRLS AAAA BOYS AAAA Dalton to Fort Valley and from Columbus for working to make these games special. March 4 March 4 to Savannah as GHSA basketball teams The GHSA wants to thank the large num- Miller Grove vs. Douglas Co., 4 PM Miller Grove vs. Villa Rica, 5:30 PM move one step closer to the much-antici- ber of volunteer workers who serve at Chattahoochee vs. Clarke Central, 7 PM SW DeKalb vs. Rockdale Co., 8:30 PM pated state championship games. these games to make them flow smoothly. Games will be played at the University of West Georgia Games will be played at the University of West Georgia The players and coaches have worked Finally, we also want to thank our corpo- Statesboro vs. Forest Park, 4 PM Hardaway vs. Jonesboro, 5:30 PM hard all year to get to this point in the sea- rate partners and preferred vendors who Fayette Co. vs. Warner Robins, 7 PM Fayette Co. vs. Lovejoy, 8:30 PM son. Many of you have supported these enable the GHSA to produce these post- Games will be played at Fort Valley State University Games will be played at Fort Valley State University teams in various ways this season, and season events. GIRLS AAA BOYS AAA that is an important part of the success of March 5 March 5 these teams. It is my desire that you will enjoy your experience at these games, Cordially yours, Dalton vs. St. Pius X, 4 PM Troup vs. Columbia, 5:30 PM Cartersville vs. Columbia, 7 PM Carrollton vs. Franklin Co., 8:30 PM and that you will demonstrate the high- Games will be played at the NW Georgia Trade Center Games will be played at the NW Georgia Trade Center est level of sportsmanship as you cheer on your team in a positive way. Dr. Ralph E. Swearngin Jr. Crisp Co. vs. Westover, 4 PM Washington Co. vs. Eagles Landing, 5:30 PM Washington Co. vs. Butler, 7 PM Butler vs. Drew, 8:30 PM The GHSA is grateful for the great GHSA Executive Director Games will be played at Columbus State University Games will be played at Columbus State University GIRLS AA BOYS AA March 4 March 4 GAC vs. Kendrick, 4 PM South Atlanta vs. Buford, 5:30 PM Buford vs. Rabun Co., 7 PM GAC vs. East Hall, 8:30 PM Games will be played at the NW Georgia Trade Center Games will be played at the NW Georgia Trade Center March 5 March 5 Dodge Co. vs. Northeast, 4 PM Laney vs. Lamar Co., 5:30 PM Laney vs. Morgan Co., 7 PM Swainsboro vs. Thomasville, 8:30 PM Games will be played at Savannah State University Games will be played at Savannah State University GIRLS A BOYS A March 5 March 5 Gordon Lee vs. Wesleyan, 4 PM Wilkinson Co. vs. Pace Academy, 5:30 PM St. Francis vs. Pace Academy, 7 PM North Cobb Christian vs. Whitefield Academy, 8:30 PM Games will be played at Marietta High School Games will be played at Marietta High School March 4 March 4 Calvary Day vs. Seminole Co., 4 PM Wilcox Co. vs. Greenville, 5:30 PM Turner Co. vs. Wilcox Co., 7 PM Turner Co. vs. Terrell Co., 8:30 PM Games will be played at Columbus State University Games will be played at Columbus State University FIND US ON FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TWITTER WWW.faCEBOOK.COM/OFFICIALGHSA WWW.TWIttER.COM/OFFICIALGHSA The 2011 Georgia High School Association Basketball State Quarterfinals Guide is published by Score Prep, a division of Score Atlanta, in conjunction with the GHSA. The guide was designed by DJ Galbiati, information provided by Score Atlanta and the GHSA and photos on the cover and in the guide are courtesy of Josh Martindale, Don Jackson, Miller Grove HS and Wheeler HS. For more information on Score Prep, go to Scoreatl.com or call 404-256-1572. WWW.GHSA.NET MARCH 4-5, 2011 2011 STATE QUARTERFINALS | 3 Georgia’s rich basketball history includes powerful dynasties, some still active erriam-Webster dictionary defines a dy- nating Norcross in the 2009 playoffs after GIRLS GLORY … Mnasty as “a succession of rulers of the the Devils had defeated the Wildcats in the In girls hoops, dynasties have been a same line of descent.” From that definition, 2008 state finals and in the first round of the regular occurrence in Georgia. The most GEORGIA HOOPS DYNASTIES you can see why the world of sports has ad- 2007 playoffs. The Wildcats also defeated recent dynasty was Collins Hill’s run of opted the word “dynasty” to describe its most Jessie McMillan’s squad in the 2005 finals, five Class AAAAA titles between 2001 and CHEROKEE GIRLS dominant teams. Norcross’ only loss that season. Some former 2007. Current Connecticut star Maya Moore 1967-1969, 1973, 1976 In the history of Georgia high school Blue Devils to have had success at the next helped key three straight titles from 2005- LOWNDES GIRLS hoops, there have been a few programs that level are Jodie Meeks, Gani Lawal and Al- 2007, including a national title in 2007. The 1977-1980 have had such success. Three of them are ei- Farouq Aminu. Lady Eagles’ run came to an end the year ther in the middle of their “reigns” or are re- While these two heavyweights have Moore graduated, as they have not won a HART COUNTY GIRLS cently removed from them. been duking it out in Class AAAAA for state playoff game since. 1989-1994 Wheeler, for example, has won four much of the past decade, Miller Grove has The Hart County girls may be the COLLINS HILL GIRLS state titles in Class AAAAA since 2002. The staked its claim in Class AAAA. The Wol- most impressive dynasty of all, as the Lady 2001-2002, 2005-2007 (‘03/’04) Wildcats are currently gunning for their sixth verines have won the past two state titles Bulldogs won six Class AAAA state titles state title under head coach Doug Lipscomb, under head coach Sharman White’s leader- in a row from 1989-1994. That run set the WESTOVER BOYS who won his first in 1994. Lipscomb has had ship and look to make it three in 2011. “The record for most consecutive state champi- 1990-1993 several former players earn college scholar- Grove” dominated previously unbeaten onships in the modern era of Georgia high WHEELER BOYS ships for their hoops skills, and has also sent a Sequoyah in the second round by a not-so- school basketball. 2002-2003, 2005, 2009 few all the way to the NBA. Some of his for- close score of 72-53. Three more wins and Southwest DeKalb won three titles in mer Wildcats include: Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Miller Grove will put itself in position to be a row in Class AAAA from 2008-2010, but NORCROss BOYS D.A. Layne, Jermareo Davidson, J.J. Hick- the next great Georgia hoops dynasty. were upset by Carver (Atlanta) in the region 2006-2008 son, DeQuan Jones and J.T. Tiller. Other impressive boys dynasties were tournament and saw the streak end. WOODBURY BOYS Norcross, ironically, has seen their rise to Westover with four consecutive Class AAAA Also impressive were runs by Lowndes 1981-1985 power come virtually during the same period state titles from 1990-1993 and Woodbury from 1977-1980 (four straight titles) and Cher- as Wheeler’s. The Blue Devils won their first from 1981-1985. Woodbury’s five straight okee from 1967-1976 (five titles in that span). MILLER GROVE BOYS state title in 2006 and subsequently won the titles are the most consecutive in the modern Black can be reached at 2008, 2009 next two. Wheeler ended the run by elimi- era for a boys team. [email protected]. WWW.GHSA.NET 4 | GHSA QUARTERFINALS SPECIAL EDITION Great Basketball Action! Elite Eight in Georgia boasts some of the best young basketball talent anywhere eorgia is a state widely known for its high and should not have a problem fitting into from Rockdale County. Jacobs, a power for- part in the elite McDonalds High School All- Gschool football, where numerous players Thad Matta’s system. Parker, one of the top ward, is a great finisher and is one of the best American game. She will play for the Con- move on and play at some of the top univer- shooting guards in the country, is known for rebounders in the state. He scored 17 points necticut Huskies next year. If everything goes sities in the country. But high school basket- his athleticism and great defense. He will take in the second round game against Rockmart. well for Banks she could be included among ball is no different in this state as some of the his talents to Vanderbilt University.