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CTC Classic

CTC Classic

Cass High School will be host to the CTC Classic on December 5th.

The boys only event is presented by Sandy’s Spiel under the Create The Culture branch. CTC hosts fall leagues, showcase camps and men’s leagues throughout the year.

Saturday’s event features nine ranked teams with multiple D-I prospects.

Masks are highly encouraged and fans must leave immediately after the completion of their ticketed game. The gym will be cleared after each session. Maximum capacity is 1,000. There will be 800 tickets available for each game. All-Day passes are $30.

>PPV Streaming options will be available as well courtesy of Southland Sports TV<

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SESSION I

11 AM – South Paulding vs. Duluth

Notable Prospects

South Paulding
2023 6-4 W Gio Thomas 
2023 6-1 G Jeremiah Taylor 
2021 6-6 F Carrieun Mathis
Duluth
2021 6-3 SG Will Peaks 
2021 6-4 F Tristan Johnson
2021 6-0 G John Durden
2022 5-10 PG Zailan Blue
12:30 PM – Allatoona vs. A-PrivateNo. 3 Mt. Pisgah

Notable Prospects

Allatoona
2021 6-5 W Kevin Taylor
2021 6-6 F Cameron Baldwin
2021 6-5 F Marshall Willingham
2021 6-0 PG Isaiah Logan
Mt. Pisgah
2021 6-4 PG JoJo Peterson (IPFW)
2021 6-7 C Nate Gordon
2021 6-2 CG Chase Tucker 
2022 6-1 CG MJ Winter
2022 6-5 W Kasheem Grady

SESSION II

2:30 PM – Upson-Lee vs. 6ANo. 10 Richmond Hill

Notable Prospects

Upson-Lee
2021 6-2 SG Jykevious Searcy
2021 6-5 F Jareden Kelly
2021 6-3 W Milique Smith
2023 6-5 F TJ Searcy
Richmond Hill
2021 6-3 CG Jaeden Marshall
2021 6-0 G Nijajuan Youmans
2021 6-4 W Liam Markgraf
2022 6-5 SG Brayden Baker
2022 6-4 F Leighton Finley
4:00 PM – 7ANo. 8 Cherokee vs. 6ANo. 5 Heritage-Conyers

Notable Prospects

Cherokee
3-star 2021 6-7 F Elijah Tucker (Xavier)
3-star 2021 6-5 CG Taihland Owens
2021 6-4 G Ethan Pickett
2021 6-4 SG Bennett Ulm
2022 6-3 SG DJ Potts-Heard
2023 5-9 PG Tayden Owens
Heritage
4-star 2021 6-5 SG James White (Ole Miss)
3-star 2021 6-4 PG RJ Noord (Elon)
2021 6-3 F Courtney McBride (FAU Football)
2021 6-5 F Dash Boston

SESSION III

6:00 PM – 4ANo. 2 Spencer vs. 5ANo. 8 Cass

Notable Prospects

Spencer
2021 6-0 PG Jaquez Holt
2021 6-1 G Jhalil Parker
2021 5-9 PG Quran Hoskins
2023 6-6 W Tycen McDaniels
2022 6-4 F James Smyre
Cass
2021 6-1 CG Braxton Benham
2021 6-0 G CJ Pipkin
2021 6-3 SG Andrew Glaze
2022 6-6 F Zaylan Chaney
2023 6-2 SG Jelani Hames
7:30 PM – A-PrivateNo. 6 St. Anne-Pacelli vs. A-PrivateNo. 4 Providence Christian

Notable Prospects

St. Anne-Pacelli
2021 6-5 W Travis Harper II
2021 6-3 W Keyshawn Fleetion
2021 5-7 PG Joshua Douglas
2021 6-5 F Ian Mathews
2023 5-7 PG Da’shaun Kates
Providence Christian
2021 6-6 W Elijah Williams
2022 6-4 SG Chance Thacker
2022 6-8 PF Tony Carpio
Rankings

Week 2 GHSA Boys Basketball State Rankings

Class AAAAAAA

1. Grayson (4-1)
2. Pebblebrook (4-1)
3. Milton (2-1)
4. Berkmar (2-1)
5. McEachern (1-2)
6. Norcross (3-0)
7. Denmark (4-0)
8. Cherokee (2-2)
9. North Gwinnett (1-2)
10. Archer (3-0)

Class AAAAAA

1. Wheeler (1-0)
2. Kell (2-0)
3. Chattahoochee (2-0)
4. Lanier (2-1)
5. Heritage-Conyers (4-1)
6. Douglas County (3-0)
7. Shiloh (3-0)
8. Buford (2-1)
9. Winder-Barrow (4-0)
10. Richmond Hill (2-0)

Class AAAAA

1. Tri-Cities (1-1)
2. St. Pius X (3-0)
3. Veterans (1-0)
4. Woodward Academy (2-0)
5. Eagle’s Landing (1-0)
6. Warner Robins (1-1)
7. Woodland-Stockbridge (5-0)
8. Cass (2-1)
9. Blessed Trinity (1-0)
10. Forest Park (2-0)

Class AAAA

1. Miller Grove (0-0)
2. Spencer (2-0)
3. Westover (2-0)
4. Baldwin (0-0)
5. Fayette County (0-3)
6. Stephenson (0-0)
7. Jenkins (2-2)
8. Westside-Macon (0-1)
9. Monroe (1-1)
10. Luella (4-0)

Class AAA

1. Sandy Creek (2-1)
2. Windsor Forest (1-0)
3. Johnson-Savannah (2-0)
4. Hart County (2-1)
5. Salem (2-0)
6. Upson-Lee (0-1)
7. LaFayette (0-0)
8. GAC (1-2)
9. Monroe Area (2-1)
10. Cross Creek (1-1)

Class AA

1. Pace Academy (1-1)
2. Swainsboro (0-0)
3. Columbia (0-0)
4. Thomasville (3-0)
5. Lovett (1-2)
6. Butler (1-0)
7. Woodville-Tompkins (2-0)
8. Laney (0-1)
9. Banks County (2-1)
10. Vidalia (1-1)

Class A-Private

1. St. Francis (1-2)
2. Greenforest (1-2)
3. Mt. Pisgah (2-1)
4. Providence Christian (1-1)
5. Galloway (0-0)
6. St. Anne-Pacelli (0-0)
7. Holy Innocents’ (2-0)
8. Trinity Christian (2-1)
9. Hebron Christian (2-1)
10. Mt. Vernon Presbyterian (0-1)

Class A-Public

1. Hancock Central (0-0)
2. Terrell County (0-0)
3. Drew Charter (3-0)
4. Manchester (1-0)
5. Lincoln County (0-0)
6. Calhoun County (0-0)
7. Lanier County (2-2)
8. Taylor County (0-0)
9. Turner County (1-0)
10. Dublin (2-0)

With Week 2 in the books, there is already plenty of movement across multiple classifications. The Jared Cook Classic, OTR Invitational, Hypesouth Hardwood Invitational, Hard in the Paint and Holiday Hoopsgiving pitted ranked opponents against one another. Continue reading Week 2 GHSA Boys Basketball State Rankings →

Girls Recaps, Recaps

Game Night Recap 11-23

BOYS

Class AAAAAAA

Denmark 55, No. 7 Cherokee 54: A day before a big showdown with No. 4 Berkmar at the Jared Cook Classic, the Warriors were upended by the Danes. Alabama-Huntsville-signee Sutton Smith was masterful providing 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Joseph Scott added 10 points and 7 rebounds while Jayden Hilliman had 8 points and 6 rebounds. In the loss,  Taihland Owens collected 18 points and 5 rebounds. Xavier-signee Elijah Tucker had 16 points and 10 rebounds.

No. 9 North Gwinnett 74, No. 8 Newton 62: Dylan Gary led the Bulldogs with 19 points. Thomas Allard netted 18 and RJ Godfrey had 13 points and 8 rebounds. Alabama-Huntsville-signee Brendan Rigsbee had 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Newton was led by TJ Clark (20 points), Jakai Newton (19 points, 6 rebounds) and Stephon Castle (12 points).

No. 10 Etowah 56, Centennial 49: The young Eagles showed their mettle, erasing a 12-point deficit to win at the Wolverine Thanksgiving Classic. Mason Etter posted 22 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals followed by Brandon Rechsteiner’s 14 points, 8 assists and 3 steals. Jonah Milton scored 10 points. Josh Hughes added 4 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists. Dajaun Devonish contributed 4 points, 5 assists and 4 steals.

Peachtree Ridge 61, 6ANo. 8 South Cobb 58: At the Jared Cook Classic, Chris Green posted 20 points and 9 rebounds while Jairus Griffin scored 18 points and Deterrius Clayton pitched in 13 points and 5 rebounds. South Cobb got 17 points and 6 assists from Travis Burrus. Baqi Lecky had 12 points and RJ Dix totaled 11 points and 13 rebounds. Jens Rueckert added 10 points and 6 rebounds. Continue reading Game Night Recap 11-23 →

Rankings

Week 1 GHSA Boys Basketball State Rankings

Class AAAAAAA

1. Grayson (1-0)
2. Pebblebrook (1-0)
3. McEachern (1-0)
4. Berkmar (1-0)
5. Milton (0-1)
6. Norcross (1-0)
7. Cherokee (1-0)
8. Newton (0-1)
9. North Gwinnett (0-1)
10. Etowah (1-0)

Class AAAAAA

1. Wheeler (0-0)
2. Kell (0-0)
3. Lanier (1-0)
4. Buford (1-0)
5. Heritage-Conyers (1-1)
6. Douglas County (2-0)
7. Allatoona (0-0)
8. South Cobb (0-0)
9. Chattahoochee (0-0)
10. Richmond Hill (0-0)

Class AAAAA

1. Tri-Cities (1-0)
2. St. Pius X (1-0)
3. Veterans (1-0)
4. Woodward Academy (1-0)
5. Eagle’s Landing (0-0)
6. Warner Robins (0-0)
7. Chapel Hill (0-0)
8. Cass (1-0)
9. Blessed Trinity (1-0)
10. Woodland-Stockbridge (2-0)

Class AAAA

1. Miller Grove (0-0)
2. Spencer (1-0)
3. Baldwin (0-0)
4. Fayette County (0-1)
5. Westover (1-0)
6. Stephenson (0-0)
7. Jenkins (1-1)
8. Westside-Macon (0-0)
9. Monroe (1-0)
10. Mays (0-0)

Class AAA

1. Sandy Creek (1-0)
2. Windsor Forest (1-0)
3. Johnson-Savannah (1-0)
4. Hart County (0-1)
5. Salem (1-0)
6. Upson-Lee (0-0)
7. LaFayette (0-0)
8. Cross Creek (0-0)
9. GAC (0-0)
10. Monroe Area (0-0)

Class AA

1. Pace Academy (0-1)
2. Swainsboro (0-0)
3. Columbia (0-0)
4. Lovett (0-0)
5. Thomasville (1-0)
6. Butler (0-0)
7. Woodville-Tompkins (2-0)
8. Laney (0-1)
9. Vidalia (1-0)
10. Jeff Davis (0-0)

Class A-Private

1. St. Francis (0-1)
2. Greenforest (0-0)
3. Mt. Pisgah (1-0)
4. Providence Christian (0-1)
5. Galloway (0-0)
6. St. Anne-Pacelli (0-0)
7. Holy Innocents’ (2-0)
8. Mt. Vernon Presbyterian (0-0)
9. Trinity Christian (1-0)
10. First Presbyterian Day (0-0)

Class A-Public

1. Hancock Central (0-0)
2. Terrell County (0-0)
3. Drew Charter (2-0)
4. Manchester (0-0)
5. Lincoln County (0-0)
6. Calhoun County (0-0)
7. Lanier County (0-0)
8. Taylor County (0-0)
9. Turner County (1-0)
10. Wilkinson County (0-0)

The GHSA season has officially “tipped” or make that inbounded. There will be uncertainty now more than ever when it comes to the polls. Not only are we dealing with the usually football players absences, injuries and eligibility issues here and there, but with COVID contact tracing, players will be forced out of the lineup for potentially weeks at a time. There is no consistency with school districts either. DeKalb County has suspended winter sports indefinitely, meaning teams like Class 4A No. 1 Miller Grove and No. 6 Stephenson aren’t sure when their seasons will start. The same can be said about Class 2A No. 3 Columbia. With that being said, there will be, as always, a lot of movement in the polls throughout the season, especially if some schools aren’t allowed to play. A team can’t sit dormant at the top of the poll without playing a game for over a month into the season. We may have to adopt something similar to what has been done with the NCAA college football rankings: once your season starts, you will be eligible for the rankings. While it hasn’t come to that just yet, it is something to think about.

As far as the actual action on the court, there will be some moving and shaking as always at the beginning of the season when Top 10 opponents matchup. While it may look like seismic changes, up or down a handful of spots, remember that the rankings always find a way to sort themselves out as more results are tallied. With that being said, the OTR Tip-Off Classic, Jared Cook Classic, Sweet South Shootout and North Georgia Showcase already have us off and running in 2020-21.

Continue reading Week 1 GHSA Boys Basketball State Rankings →