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The coaching staff of Gainesville High’s football team was named Region 7-AAA Coaching Staff of the Year by the coaches from Region 7-AAA.
Red Elephants coach Bruce Miller and his staff were honored for a season that included the Region 7-AAA title, undefeated regular season and trip to the state quarterfinals. It was Gainesville’s first region title since 2005.
“We’ve got a bunch of hard-working guys that were willing sacrifice to put the team first,” Red Elephants coach Bruce Miller said. “They’re all excellent football coaches.”
Gainesville junior quarterback Blake Sims was named Offensive Player of the Year. The Red Elephants’ quarterback was a big part of their success in averaging 37 points per game. He completed 65 percent pass completion rate for 2,453 yards and 24 touchdowns along with 822 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on 117 carries.
“Blake did a great job on offense,” Miller said. “He stepped in, took control of the offense and did a very good job of leading us.”
Flowery Branch senior defensive end Izaan Cross was named Region 7-AAA Defensive Player of the Year. He was an anchor for the Falcons’ defense that allowed only 14 points per game.
Gainesville wide receiver T.J. Jones (979 yards and 12 touchdowns on 81 receptions) and offensive lineman Nick Williams were also named first team selections.
Gainesville’s defense, which allowed a region-low 12 points per game, was also honored with four first-team selections, including defensive ends Josh Jackson (99 tackles, 16 sacks) Shammond Stringer (70 tackles, five sacks) and linebackers Phillip Gaines (139 tackles) and A.J. Johnson (160 tackles).
Teryan Rucker represents the Red Elephants as second-team return specialist.
Other Flowery Branch players that earned first-team honors were quarterback Connor Shaw (58 percent comp. pct., 2,146 yards, 22 touchdowns), running back Daniel Drummond (1,123 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 127 carries), right tackle Bucky Free and defensive backs Chris Lipscomb (five interceptions) and Greg Palmer (four interceptions).
Flowery Branch’s second-team selections are wide receiver Rod Frazier and linebacker Cory Sanderson.
North Hall also has four first-team selections, including wide receiver Graham Duncan (402 yards and seven TD on 24 receptions), offensive lineman Jackson Kearns, linebacker Thomas Sprague (173 tackles) and defensive back Nathan Jones. Running back Avery Nix, defensive lineman Sam Weaver and punter Jake Dunn represented the Trojans on the second team.
Chestatee has three first-team players, including linebacker Chase Vasser (135 tackles), running back Ben Souther (1,563 yards and 18 touchdowns on 195 carries) and defensive end Jonathan Cain (114 tackles). War Eagle offensive lineman Julio Arteta and wide receiver Justin Byers were selected to the second team.
West Hall wide receiver Rodney Gibson (889 yards and nine touchdowns on 61 receptions) and punter Scott Eichler (37.6 yards per punt) were selected to the first team. Sophomore quarterback Shunquez Stephens and his brother, senior running back Marquise Stephens, were both named to the second team.
White County’s first-team selections include offensive lineman C.J. McDonald, defensive tackle Tasi Suaava (84 tackles, six sack) and kicker Mark Bardenwerper (6-for-6 field goal attempts, 20 touchbacks). Lafoga Tokio and Kevin Frederick were named to the second team for the Warriors.
Johnson tight end Chris Cannon (568 yards on 37 receptions) and East Hall defensive lineman Sterling Bailey and return specialist Kiante Young also made first team. Young and linebacker Corey Richardson were selected to second team for the defense. Running back Mantevius Rucker, offensive lineman Justin Hadden, defensive lineman Josh Owens and linebacker Gilberto Espinoza represented the Knights on the second team.
Other first-team selections include Ben Emert, Dane Magnussen and Nathan Teter of West Forsyth and Seth Holmes of Creekview. Second-team selections include Ethan Shirley, Trey Wood and Chris Rubessa of West Forsyth, Raymond Bennett and Chandler White of Pickens, Hayden Grizzle, Ben Ayres and Lance Chuvala of Lumpkin County and Ryan Holmes and Chase Wideman of Creekview.
Dec. 17, 2008 10:01p.m. EST
Football: 7-AAA names All-Region team
Mitch Blomert
Gainesville Times
The coaching staff of Gainesville High’s football team was named Region 7-AAA Coaching Staff of the Year by the coaches from Region 7-AAA.
Red Elephants coach Bruce Miller and his staff were honored for a season that included the Region 7-AAA title, undefeated regular season and trip to the state quarterfinals. It was Gainesville’s first region title since 2005.
“We’ve got a bunch of hard-working guys that were willing sacrifice to put the team first,” Red Elephants coach Bruce Miller said. “They’re all excellent football coaches.”
Gainesville junior quarterback Blake Sims was named Offensive Player of the Year. The Red Elephants’ quarterback was a big part of their success in averaging 37 points per game. He completed 65 percent pass completion rate for 2,453 yards and 24 touchdowns along with 822 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on 117 carries.
“Blake did a great job on offense,” Miller said. “He stepped in, took control of the offense and did a very good job of leading us.”
Flowery Branch senior defensive end Izaan Cross was named Region 7-AAA Defensive Player of the Year. He was an anchor for the Falcons’ defense that allowed only 14 points per game.
Gainesville wide receiver T.J. Jones (979 yards and 12 touchdowns on 81 receptions) and offensive lineman Nick Williams were also named first team selections.
Gainesville’s defense, which allowed a region-low 12 points per game, was also honored with four first-team selections, including defensive ends Josh Jackson (99 tackles, 16 sacks) Shammond Stringer (70 tackles, five sacks) and linebackers Phillip Gaines (139 tackles) and A.J. Johnson (160 tackles).
Teryan Rucker represents the Red Elephants as second-team return specialist.
Other Flowery Branch players that earned first-team honors were quarterback Connor Shaw (58 percent comp. pct., 2,146 yards, 22 touchdowns), running back Daniel Drummond (1,123 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 127 carries), right tackle Bucky Free and defensive backs Chris Lipscomb (five interceptions) and Greg Palmer (four interceptions).
Flowery Branch’s second-team selections are wide receiver Rod Frazier and linebacker Cory Sanderson.
North Hall also has four first-team selections, including wide receiver Graham Duncan (402 yards and seven TD on 24 receptions), offensive lineman Jackson Kearns, linebacker Thomas Sprague (173 tackles) and defensive back Nathan Jones. Running back Avery Nix, defensive lineman Sam Weaver and punter Jake Dunn represented the Trojans on the second team.
Chestatee has three first-team players, including linebacker Chase Vasser (135 tackles), running back Ben Souther (1,563 yards and 18 touchdowns on 195 carries) and defensive end Jonathan Cain (114 tackles). War Eagle offensive lineman Julio Arteta and wide receiver Justin Byers were selected to the second team.
West Hall wide receiver Rodney Gibson (889 yards and nine touchdowns on 61 receptions) and punter Scott Eichler (37.6 yards per punt) were selected to the first team. Sophomore quarterback Shunquez Stephens and his brother, senior running back Marquise Stephens, were both named to the second team.
White County’s first-team selections include offensive lineman C.J. McDonald, defensive tackle Tasi Suaava (84 tackles, six sack) and kicker Mark Bardenwerper (6-for-6 field goal attempts, 20 touchbacks). Lafoga Tokio and Kevin Frederick were named to the second team for the Warriors.
Johnson tight end Chris Cannon (568 yards on 37 receptions) and East Hall defensive lineman Sterling Bailey and return specialist Kiante Young also made first team. Young and linebacker Corey Richardson were selected to second team for the defense. Running back Mantevius Rucker, offensive lineman Justin Hadden, defensive lineman Josh Owens and linebacker Gilberto Espinoza represented the Knights on the second team.
Other first-team selections include Ben Emert, Dane Magnussen and Nathan Teter of West Forsyth and Seth Holmes of Creekview. Second-team selections include Ethan Shirley, Trey Wood and Chris Rubessa of West Forsyth, Raymond Bennett and Chandler White of Pickens, Hayden Grizzle, Ben Ayres and Lance Chuvala of Lumpkin County and Ryan Holmes and Chase Wideman of Creekview.
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