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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A coach's journey: Long road leads Davis to Apalachee

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Chris Bridges
Thursday, November 12. 2009
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Shane Davis, like many in the high school coaching profession, has worked at his share of places.

However, Davis may have very well found a place to call home for a long time in Winder at Apalachee High School.

Davis, has guided the Wildcats to a perfect 10-0 regular season, the first region title in school history and has helped the program earn the right to host state playoff games. All-in-all, it has been a remarkable ride for a coach who is now in his fifth season at AHS. [Full Story »] 

Perfection: AHS finishes regular season 10-0

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, November 11. 2009
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The way things played out last Friday at R. Harold Harrison Stadium, it looked as if the Apalachee High School Wildcats were the team battling for the postseason.

Visiting Salem needed a victory to clinch a playoff spot while AHS had already wrapped up the Region 8-AAAA title and stood at 9-0 overall. However, the host Wildcats played one of their better games of the season on their way to a 37-14 win.
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AHS plays better in win against Madison Co.

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
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Some would say Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis has it pretty good.

Davis and his Wildcats were undefeated going into last Friday’s road game against Madison County. Entering the contest at 8-0, the Wildcats were looking to build some momentum after two close one-point victories.

Davis and the AHS team got what they wanted with a 31-14 victory against the Red Raiders. The Wildcats now stand at 9-0 overall and inched up to No. 7 in the most recent Georgia High School Daily AAAA Top 10 poll.
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Apalachee wins first region football title

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, October 28. 2009
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The region championship had been secured and it was time for Apalachee High School head football coach Shane Davis to get a bath.

This bath consisted of the water in one of the coolers from the Wildcat sideline. Davis, enjoying the moment as much as anyone, didn’t resist or try to run away. The fifth-year AHS coach was drenched and he loved every second of it.
Such is the case when you’ve just won the first-ever football region title in school history and maintained your perfect undefeated season.
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OT thriller: AHS holds on for 42-41 win

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Chris Bridges
Thursday, October 22. 2009
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How big was last Friday’s game between Apalachee and Loganville?

Consider this: No less than two Atlanta television stations, two area radio stations and four area newspapers were on hand to cover the Region 8-AAAA matchup.

For once, the pre-game hype lived up to its billing as the Wildcats and Red Devils slugged it out like to boxers going toe-to-toe in the ring, both refusing to give in until finally one emerged victorious all the while knowing they had been in the ultimate test.
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Strong second quarter lifts AHS to win

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, October 14. 2009
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A 21-point second quarter proved to be enough of a cushion for the Apalachee High School football team during its road game against Habersham Central last Friday.

While the host Raiders would attempt to rally in the second half, AHS would hold on to improve to 6-0, defend its state ranking and, more importantly, remain the only undefeated team in Region 8-AAAA.

An interception from Qunitavis Cofield ended one fourth quarter Habersham scoring drive while John Ansley swatted away a pass attempt in the final minute to seal the deal. [Full Story »] 

AHS looks to stay in control of 8-AAAA race

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
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This week Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis is having to deal with more than the usual preparations for an upcoming opponent.

With his players out of school for fall break, Davis is having to try and keep his team focused on the task at hand: an upcoming road trip to Habersham Central Friday. It’s another in a line of 10 Region 8-AAAA games for the Wildcats, ranked ninth in the state, and Davis knows each game is just as important as the last one.

“I’ve been here five years and we handled it in different ways,” Davis said. “There is no good way to do it.” [Full Story »] 

AHS looks to stay focused in Battle of Barrow

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
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For Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis, this week is rivalry week for his team.

However, Davis also knows the game is one of 10 Region 8-AAAA contests and he will do his best to emphasize that to his players as they prepare to host Winder-Barrow High School Friday at 7:30 p.m.

“We don’t try to downplay the rivarly,” Davis said. “I do let them know that it is another one of our region games and that is the really important thing about it.”
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