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BOYS BASKETBALL RANKINGS
  
Today, we release the boys basketball rankings with a rundown of each classification. Also, this weekend's playoff schedule can be found below and the updated football brackets can be found HERE


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How many Gwinnett schools are left in the Class 6A playoffs?

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Vanessa Blagmon transferred to Norcross from Woodland-Henry.

BOYS
 BASKETBALL RANKINGS

 
 
Class AAAAAA
1. Shiloh
2. Norcross
3. Westlake
4. Wheeler
5. Milton
6. Pebblebrook
7. Collins Hill
8. Berkmar
9. Newton
10. Lambert
 
Class AAAAA
1. Miller Grove
2. McIntosh
3. Gainesville
4. Allatoona
5. Brunswick
6. LaGrange
7. Warner Robins
8. Heritage-Conyers
9. Jones County
10. Cedar Shoals
 
Class AAAA
1. Lithonia
2. Jonesboro
3. Liberty County
4. Bainbridge
5. Sandy Creek
6. St. Pius
7. Worth County
8. Henry County
9. Grady
10. Columbia
 
Class AAA
1. Laney
2. Jenkins
3. Morgan County
4. East Jackson
5. Calhoun
6. Blessed Trinity
7. Callaway
8. East Hall
9. Central-Macon
10. South Atlanta
 
Class AA
1. Seminole County
2. Pace Academy
3. Crawford County
4. GAC
5. Thomasville
6. Holy Innocents'
7. Early County
8. Vidalia
9. Swainsboro
10. Rabun County
 
Class A-Private
1. Greenforest Christian
2. St. Francis
3. North Cobb Christian
4. Whitefield Academy
5. SWAC
6. Landmark Christian
7. St. Anne-Pacelli
8. Stratford Academy
9. Lakeview Academy
10. Tattnall Square Academy
 
Class A-Public
1. Calhoun County
2. Hancock Central
3. Treutlen
4. Wilkinson County
5. Turner County
6. Randolph-Clay
7. Greenville
8. Dooly County
9. Portal
10. Terrell County





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Thursday, November 19, 2015


Score Atlanta Vol. 11 Issue 39

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BOYS BASKETBALL RANKINGS

Generals ascend to No. 1 in Class AAAAAA
 

*Rankings were released Nov. 17

Shiloh gets the nod as the No. 1 team in Class AAAAAA heading into the 2015-16 season. Four transfers join recent Georgia Tech-commit Josh Okogie to form a favorite in the state of Georgia. The three-star forward averaged 21 points and 7 rebounds
Ty Freeman
and now has electrifying guard Darnell Rogers (George Washington), steady ball handler Khalil Richard (Siena), shooter Greg James and big man Thurman Massenburg all joining the party over in Snellville. Don't forget about senior guard Malik Chandler, who adds depth and is coming off a season in which he was the team's third leading scorer at 9 points per game. The Generals were 28-4 last season and suffered their only in-state loss to Pebblebrook in the state semifinals, 57-47.

No. 3 Westlake is loaded with Division-One players headed by Langston Hughes transfer Chuma Okeke who averaged 22.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a sophomore. No. 9 Newton has looked extremely impressive early on this year behind the Rams' excellent guard play.

In Class AAAAA, No. 1 Miller Grove is the logical frontrunner to win their seventh state title after falling in the quarterfinals a year ago. Transfers Aaron Augustin (Peachtree Ridge), Tae Hardy (Southwest DeKalb) and Colin Young (Laney) have all been excellent and have helped the Wolverines rout Stephenson and AAA No. 4 East Jackson in a scrimmage. UConn signee Alterique Gilbert is one of the best point guards in the nation.

No. 2 McIntosh has everyone back from last year's 29-1 team. Wofford signee Dishon Lowery anchors the paint while Jordan Lyons, a Furman signee, averages over 24 points per game. Will Washington might be the best pass-first point guard in the state. Isaac Kellum transferred from nearby Fayette County High School, but for some reason the GHSA will not allow him to play this year, hurting the McIntosh's chances and disallowing the senior to play basketball in his final year in school.

Class AAAA has turned into a deep field with many great individuals, but No. 1 Lithonia has a senior-laden team that cares more about playing for each other than individual stats. Senior guards Rodney Chatman and Tyheem Freeman make up a tough backcourt while senior forward Tyleen Patterson chips in on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Transfer Jacara Cross, a 6-foot-6 senior forward from Cedar Grove, instantly rounds out a now balanced attack. Cross averaged 15.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.7 blocks as a junior and is known for playing above the rim.

Defending two-time state champion No. 2 Jonesboro will need to find pieces to place around five-star swingman MJ Walker. Big man Jamari Smith and senior guard Tariq Jenkins will be the first in line to help contribute. Defense will always be the backbone of the Cardinals and keep them in the state championship hunt.

No. 1 Laney opens up as the top dog in AAA. Senior 6-foot-2 guard Christian Keeling is a recent Charleston Southern signee after posting 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.1 steals in 2014-15. Zep Jasper runs the offense as the lead guard and is a College of Charleston signee. He chipped in 8.1 points and 3.9 assists to the balanced offensive attack. Sophomore Donald Henley and junior Tahj Tanksley might be the next two guards to take the spotlight after the seniors graduate. The Wildcats' recipe for success last season was their smothering defense that allowed 54.4 points per game.

No. 1 Seminole County has emerged as a force in Class AA and will look to repeat behind a stellar senior class led by Georgia-commit Jordan Harris. Harris poured in 27.4 points, 11 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 3.6 steals and 1.9 blocks per game last season. Seminole County isn't a one man show however. Seniors Anfernee King and Jahmyka Pearson are both dangerous scorers that compliment Harris perfectly. King, a guard, averaged 18.3 points, 7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 5.6 steals while Pearson, a forward, pitched in 15.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists 1.1 steals and 1 block a night. Point guard Alex Fudge and forward Dwayne Samson round out the Indians' starting five under Coach Kevin Godwin.

No. 2 Pace Academy boasts the best player in the entire nation for the Class of 2017 in center Wendell Carter Jr. He and 6-foot-8 transfer Isaiah Kelly will be a nightmare for teams inside. Zack Kaminsky is also a talented forward that brings length and shooting to the Knights.
Greenforest Christian takes over No. 1 in Class A-Private behind unmatched size across the state in 7-foot-1 center Ikey Obiagu and 6-foot-8 forwards Precious Ayah and Victor Enoh. John Ogwuche and Justin Forrest are excellent guards as well.

Calhoun County will open up the season at No. 1 in Class A-Public after finishing 30-2 with a thrilling 84-82 state championship victory over Greenville. Sophomore Rashun Williams and senior Jerrek Solite are the two focal points of the offense. Senior center Jalin Gray also has experience and brings some bulk inside for the Cougars.


SEE LEFT PANEL FOR RANKINGS

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE


SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS
 
Class AAAAAA
R1 #2 Camden County at R5 #1 Roswell
R7 #3 Collins Hill at R2 #1 Newton
R1 #3 Valdosta at R8 #1 Grayson
R7 #2 Peachtree Ridge at R3 #1 Westlake
R8 #3 Central Gwinnett at R1 #1 Colquitt County
R2 #2 Tucker at R6 #1 South Forsyth
R8 #2 Archer at R4 #1 McEachern
R3 #2 Newnan at R7 #1 Mill Creek
 
Class AAAAA
R4 #3 Starr's Mill at R5 #1 Allatoona
R6 #2 Mays at R2 #1 Houston County
R4 #2 Northgate at R8 #1 Lanier
R6 #3 Kell at R3 #1 Coffee
R4 #4 Drew at #2 South Paulding
R7 #4 Rome at R3 #3 Ware County
R8 #2 Gainesville at R4 #1 Stockbridge
R3 #2 Glynn Academy at R7 #1 Dalton
 
Class AAAA
R4 #3 Spalding at R5 #1 Woodward Academy
R6 #2 Marist at R2 #1 Mary Persons
R1 #3 Worth County at R8 #1 Buford
R6 #3 Grady at R3 #1 Thomson
R5 #2 Sandy Creek at R1 #1 Bainbridge
R2 #2 West Laurens at R6 #1 St. Pius
R5 #3 Carrollton at R4 #1 Jonesboro
R2 #3 Upson Lee at R7 #1 Cartersville
 
Class AAA
R4 #3 Westminster at R5 #1 Callaway
R6 #2 Adairsville at R2 #1 Jackson
R4 #2 Cedar Grove at R8 #1 Oconee County
R2 #4 Westside-Macon at R6 #3 Sonoraville
R8 #3 Elbert County at R1 #1 Dodge County
R2 #2 Peach County at R6 #1 Calhoun
R8 #2 Jefferson at R4 #1 Blessed Trinity
R2 #3 Spencer R7 #1 Dawson County
 
Class AA
R1 #2 Fitzgerald at R5 #1 Heard County
R6 #2 Lovett at R2 #1 Benedictine
R1 #3 Early County at R8 #1 Rabun County
R6 #3 Wesleyan at R3 #1 Jefferson County
R5#2 Manchester at R1 #1 Brooks County
R2 #2 Vidalia at R6 #1 Greater Atlanta Christian
R5 #3 Bowdon at R4 #1 Macon County
R6 #4 Pace Academy at R3 #2 Screven County
 
FIRST ROUND
Class A-Public
T16 Twiggs County at T1 Marion County
T9 Commerce at T8 Charlton County
T12 Dooly County at T5 Clinch County
T13 Johnson County at T4 Randolph-Clay
T14 Wilkinson County at T3 Irwin County
T11 Trion at T6 Turner County
T10 Mt. Zion at T7 Lincoln County
T15 Telfair County at T2 Emanuel County Institute
 
Class A-Private
T16 First Presbyterian at T1 Prince Avenue Christian
T9 Landmark Christian at T8 Savannah Christian
T12 St. Anne-Pacelli at T5 Mt. Paran
T13 Mt. Pisgah Christian at T4 Eagle's Landing Christian
T14 Brookstone at T3 Aquinas
T11 Christian Heritage at T6 Athens Academy
T10 Stratford Academy at T7 Calvary Day
T15 Athens Christian at T2 Pinecrest Academy



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