| | Eagle's and Lady Eagles Add to College Commitment List |
The Class of 2009 is shaping up to be a great one. Several seniors have recently committed to play basketball at the college level. Those who have committed thus far:
BOYS GIRLS
Jeremy Olsen--University of Utah Jazmin Walker-Armstrong Atlantic State University
Derek Hood--Middle Georgia College Marissa Rimbert-Armstrong Atlantic State University
Reed Buck--North Georgia College & State University McKenzie Reeves-Piedmont College
Crystal Cheney-Florida A&M University
More seniors are still contemplating/working out details, so stay tuned!!! |
| SEVERAL EAGLES RECIEVE 7-AAAAA TOP HONORS |
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Several people in the Eagles Basketball family recieved honors from the Gwinnett County Tipoff Club and Region 7-AAAAA recently...
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The Boy's Team was named Region 7-AAAAA Team of the Year
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Jeremy Olsen was named Region 7-AAAAA Player of the Year AND Gwinnett County Player of the Year
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Boy's Head Coach Josh Grayson was named Region 7-AAAAA Boy's Coach of the Year
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Saah Nimley and Reed Buck were named 1st Team All Region and to the All County Team
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Jazmin Walker, Marissa Rimbert and Natalie Holman were named 2nd Team All Region
For a full list of the All Region Teams, read the full article.
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| CHHS BOYS BEAT NORCROSS, WIN REGION CHAMPIONSHIP |
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| STATE HOOPS |
Class AAAAA
State Tournament
First Round
Friday's girls matchups
Shiloh at Mill Creek
Central at Norcross
Duluth at Berkmar
Chattahoochee at Parkview
Saturday's boys matchups
Mill Creek at South
Central at Collins Hill
Meadowcreek at Norcross
Peachtree Ridge at
Brookwood
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By Scott Smith
Senior Correspondent
SUWANEE - Collins Hill senior Reed Buck grew up with several of his teammates, playing with many on the same team since fifth grade.
That group had always hoped to make an impact at the high school level, and on Saturday night, the Eagles got their wish against the three-time defending Class AAAAA state champions.
Behind 29 points from Buck, Collins Hill overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to shock top-ranked Norcross 67-65 in the finals of the Region 7-AAAAA tournament at North Gwinnett.
The region title was the first for Collins Hill in boys basketball and secured the top seed out the region for next week's Class AAAAA state tournament where they will host Central Gwinnett.
Norcross' loss for was its first this season to a Georgia opponent and snapped a 19-game winning streak. The Blue Devils (25-2) now will host Meadowcreek in the first round of the state tourney.
"We've been waiting to get into high school to do something special," Buck said. "I am on cloud nine right now. This is awesome."
Buck's offensive prowess helped lead the comeback with seven points in the deciding fourth quarter, but it was two huge defensive stands that proved to be the final difference.
Collins Hill (22-6) took its first lead since early in the game when Saah Nimley, who finished with 16 points, hit a pair of free throws with 16.6 seconds left to put the Eagles up 66-65.
Norcross inbounded the ball and Taariq Muhammad drove down the left side of the lane only to have Jeremy Olsen swat his shot out of bounds with 7.3 seconds remaining.
After two timeouts, Norcross again inbounded the ball, this time to Marty Johnson. Just like Muhammad, Johnson made a hard drive down the lane to the basket.
This time, Derek Hood came up with the play of the night as he not only blocked Johnson's shot but secured the loose ball. Hood was fouled and hit one of two shots (his only point of the night) to give the Eagles a 67-65 lead with 2.2 seconds left.
After Hood's second free throw, Jeremy Lamb of Norcross (25-2) heaved a desperation shot from beyond halfcourt that sailed wide, sending the Collins Hill faithful into a furious celebration.
"I know it's so cliche but we never quit," Collins Hill head coach Josh Grayson said. "We were down by more than 10 in the fourth and I can't be more proud of how we fought. It was extremely fun tonight."
Norcross led by three at the half and extended that to nine at 49-40 after the third. Their biggest lead came at 53-40 with 6:36 to play before the Eagles started to climb back.
"I think we made some key mistakes down the stretch," Norcross head coach Jesse McMillan said. "It wasn't a lack of effort but more of a mental thing. We obviously wanted to win this thing but it doesn't end our season. I hope we can bounce back and have the best week of practice we've had all year."
Muhammad finished with 16 points to lead Norcross while Lamb scored 13 points. Adrian Hubbard added 11 points, five rebounds and two blocks.
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| 2/21/2009 12:01:00 AM |
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Collins Hill’s Herdie Lawrence (22) and Jeremy Olson (42) scream in
celebration of their overtime win over Peachtree Ridge on Friday night
at North Gwinnett. The Eagles will play Norcross for the 7-AAAAA title
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Eagle uprise
Collins Hill scraps way into 7-AAAAA finals
By Scott Smith
Senior Correspondent- Gwinnett Daily Post
SUWANEE
- After enduring a pair of regular season losses to Peachtree Ridge,
including one in overtime on its home court, Collins Hill's boys scored
some revenge on Friday night.
Trailing by as many as seven
points in the third quarter and by three with just over one minute to
play, Collins Hill scrapped back to force overtime and eventually top
the Lions 78-71 in the semifinals of the Region 7-AAAAA tournament at
North Gwinnett.
With the win, Collins Hill (21-6) will play tonight at 6 against No. 1 Norcross for the tournament crown at North Gwinnett.
"We've
had three close games with (Peachtree Ridge) and it's good to be on the
winning side this time," Collins Hill head coach Josh Grayson said.
"It's exciting for us to play in that kind of game and come out on top
because Peachtree Ridge played very well."
The Lions (19-8)
looked like they were going to once again scrape another close win off
the Eagles as Peachtree Ridge led 62-59 with 63 seconds to go, taking
that lead off an offensive rebound and putback by C.J. Blackwell.
Collins
Hill came down the court and Saah Nimley launched a 3-pointer and
missed badly, but was bailed out when Daryan Griffin was whistled for a
foul.
That sent Nimley to the line with 47 seconds left for three big free throws, all of which he easily drained.
"I
like shooting when there's pressure on me," said Nimley, who finished
with 19 points and four assists. "I like it that the coaches trust me
with the ball in my hands. It was a great atmosphere tonight and I love
playing in games like this."
After tying the game at 62-62,
Peachtree Ridge came down the court and set up for the last shot.
However, Khalid Mutakabbir was fouled with 14.3 seconds left by Kameron
Phillips and went to the line for a one-and-one.
Mutakabbir
couldn't connect on the front end and a fight for the loose ball
ensued. A jump ball was called and Collins Hill took over with the
possession arrow in its favor.
The Eagles then ran its offense and Reed Buck put up a runner from the left side but missed, sending the game into overtime.
"It's
funny because Phillips is the one who said not to foul on their last
possession," Grayson said. "It's real fortunate for us they missed the
front end."
That stroke of luck must have stirred something in
the Eagle offense in the extra stanza as Collins Hill scored on its
opening possession, eventually pulling away with a 16-9 margin in last
four minutes.
Nimley led that charge with six points while Buck, who finished with 18 points and six rebounds, added four more points.
"It
was a good game tonight," Peachtree Ridge head coach Keith Arrington
said. "We had a lead there in the third but they fought back and you
have to give them credit for that. We would've loved to play for a
region championship but we're still playing. We've got tomorrow and
state next week so we've got that to focus on."
Collins Hill
also had a big game from its center Jeremy Olsen. Olsen, a Utah signee,
scored 18 points while grabbing a game-high 13 rebounds, while Herdie
Lawrence chipped in with 15 points.
Blackwell scored 22 points
and snared 10 boards to lead the Lions, while Mutakabbir and Rasheed
Fischer each finished with 15 points. The Lions will play Mill Creek
today at 2:30 p.m. at North Gwinnett for third place.
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| Collins Hill routs S. Forsyth 61-43--Earns State Playoff Birth |
Collins Hill routs S. Forsyth 61-43
From staff reports
HOSCHTON - Up just 22-13 at halftime, the Collins Hill boys matched that point total in the third quarter alone and cruised to a 61-43 win over South Forsyth in the 7-AAAAA tournament at Mill Creek.
The Eagles (20-6) secured a spot in the state tournament and advanced into a Friday semifinal matchup with Peachtree Ridge at North Gwinnett.
Saah Nimley led the victors with 20 points, Herdie Lawrence scored 14 and Jeremy Olsen added 13. Jonathan Sawls led South Forsyth with 13 points.
"I'm just proud of the kids," Collins Hill boys coach Josh Grayson said. "They had good enthusiasm, good energy. It's always good to qualify for state because this game (to make state or end your season) is a pressure cooker."
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Eagles get going in second quarter, beat Hawks
Herdie Lawrence lead a second quarter scoring spree that opened up a 15 point halftime lead on Mill Creek. The Eagles never looked back. more information |
| JEREMY OLSEN NAMED TO GHSA NORTH/SOUTH ALL STAR TEAM |
Jeremy Olsen has been selected to the North roster for the annual North/South All Star game, which will be held sometime after the season in Savannah. More details to follow. CONGRATS JEREMY!
If you would like to see the team rosters, click below.
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| Men's Eagles Play Tough Against Norcross |
NORCROSS - Not too many teams care to try to extend their defense against Norcross with an athletic and experienced backcourt led by seniors Taariq Muhammad and Denzail Jones.
Then again, Collins Hill has a few speedy guards of their own and with the host and No. 2 state-ranked Blue Devils playing in their fourth game in five nights, the opportunity was there for the Eagles to beat Norcross at its own game.
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| Gwinnett Tipoff names 4 CHHS players to "Team of the Month" |
| OLSEN SURPASSES CAREER POINT MARK AT CHHS |
| Super Saah--Nimley leads Eagles past Bulldogs |
As he trots out for pre-game introductions, Saah Nimley doesn't strike too much fear into opposing fans...then the basketball game begins and the 5-7 Nimley makes his mark, much like he did Tuesday night at North Gwinnett.
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| Lady Eagles Hooch Tournament--Game updates |
The Lady Eagles are participating in the Hooch Holiday Tournament at Chattahoochee High School. Updated game results are here. more information |
| MEN'S VARSITY WIN KREUL CLASSIC!!!--GAME BY GAME |
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The Varsity Eagles flew down to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to play some tough out of state competition. They came home with a Championship trophy. More information in this article. more information |
| JEREMY OLSEN NABS PRESEASON HONORS |
| CHHS ALUMNI AARON CLARK SIGNS PRO CONTRACT |
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