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Mentor watches former assistant rally team

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Chris Bridges
Friday, November 27. 2009
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PLAYOFF NOTEBOOK:

Shane Davis cut his coaching teeth at several places before arriving at Apalachee High School five years ago.

One of those stops was at Morgan County High School in Madison where he was an assistant for Kenny Moore. At Friday night’s game against Marist, Moore was in attendance watching his former assistant direct his own program.

“It’s obvious Shane has done a great job at Apalachee,” said Moore, who is now retired from coaching but remains in school administration. “They clearly work hard in the weight room and have a great deal of enthusiasm.”
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Griffin up next for AHS

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Chris Bridges
Tuesday, November 24. 2009
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While the first two games of the state playoffs have been against worthy opponents, the Apalachee High School coaches and players know the challenge will likely rise to another level this Friday.

The Wildcats are hosting Griffin in a quarterfinal matchup of two 12-0 teams. The Bears were ranked No. 1 in the state in the final regular season poll and have been predicted by some to win it all.

“They are definitely good,” Davis said. “They are worthy of their ranking. They have all the tools and look the part of a state championship contender. They have good size and unbelievable speed at the skill positions.” [Full Story »] 

Wildcats record another overtime victory

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Chris Bridges
Tuesday, November 24. 2009
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In could be said the Apalachee High School football team likes overtime games.

The Wildcats won their third overtime game of 2009 Friday night rallying to defeat visiting Marist 36-35. Fullback Christian Hoard crashed through the War Eagle line on a 2-point conversion attempt in overtime for the winning points. It would be the only time in the game AHS held a lead.

“Games like this can be fun if you win,” Wildcat head coach Shane Davis said. “It can get pretty stressful for the coaches though.”
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Apalachee wins toss, to host Griffin Friday

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Chris Bridges
Saturday, November 21. 2009
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Old Lady Luck continues to smile on the Apalachee High School football team.

AHS won a coin toss Saturday morning to determine who will host the third round contest between the Wildcats and the Griffin High School Bears. Since both teams are No. 1 seeds a coin toss was used to determine the host location. Game time Friday is 7:30 p.m. at R. Harold Harrison Stadium.

AHS athletic director Brian Moore said tickets for the game will be $10 in compliance with Georgia High School Association bylines. [Full Story »] 

Wildcats advance to third round

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Chris Bridges
Friday, November 20. 2009
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The Cardiac Cats live on to fight another day.


The Apalachee High School football recorded just what may have been its most dramatic win in school history Friday by defeating visiting Marist 36-35 in overtime. The Wildcats successfully converted a two-point conversion after pulling to within a point in overtime.


Coach Shane Davis' team will meet Griffin, ranked No. 1 in the state, next Friday. A coin toss Saturday morning will determine which school hosts the contest since both the Bears and Wildcats are No. 1 seeds.

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Great care taken on AHS field

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Staff Writer
Friday, November 20. 2009
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The field at R. Harold Harrison Stadium rivals anything in the state of Georgia. [Full Story »] 

Wildcats prepare for second-round battle

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, November 18. 2009
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After spending the weekend preparing for the second round of the playoffs, Apalachee High School head football coach Shane Davis probably summed it up best with a simple, but truthful statement.

“This time of year, records don’t matter,” the Wildcat coach said. “Scores don’t matter either. You don’t dwell on the past. You just try to work on your next opponent. Any problems you have you just try to hide them because if you haven’t fixed them in the first 11 games, you aren’t going to in four days of practice.” [Full Story »] 

Work begins immediately for AHS coaches for next foe

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, November 18. 2009
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Almost immediately after a game is complete on Friday night, preparation for the next contest begins.

At Apalachee High School, head coach Shane Davis and other assistants work all day Friday on game day and then well into the early morning hours Saturday. For these coaches, it’s all part of the requirements of being successful. [Full Story »] 

Wildcats take double OT thriller to advance

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, November 18. 2009
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Perhaps last Friday’s game between Apalachee High School and Starr’s Mill could be best summed up in two words: playoff football.

The two teams played one that will not likely be soon forgotten as it took two overtime periods to decide a winner. When it was finally over, the AHS Wildcats had emerged with the hardest of hard-fought victories at 27-24 and all associated with the home team were no doubt thankful they would be moving on to play another week.

However, when it comes to the playoffs that is simply the name of the game.

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Wildcats survive first round

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Chris Bridges
Friday, November 13. 2009
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The Apalachee High School Wildcats needed two overtimes to do it, but in the end advanced to the second round of the AAAA playoffs.

AHS (11-0) defeated Starr's Mill 27-24 after two overtimes Friday night at R. Harold Harrison Stadium. Guy Hunt's 30-yard field goal in the second overtime proved to be the winning points. The visiting Panthers missed a field goal attempt during their possession in the second overtime.

The Wildcats, as a No. 1 seed, will remain at home next Friday against Marist for a second-round contest.

See Wednesday's edition of the Barrow Journal for a recap of Friday's win against Starr's Mill and a complete preview of the second-round of the playoffs.
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