BLITZ Monthly — October 2018
Football & Softball Power Rankings
Coach & Player Interviews
Football Highlights
College Spotlight: Brad Hurst & Mackenzie Callas
State Playoffs (Softball)
Top Defenses & Offenses in State (Football)
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After a loss to open the season, the Wildcats are taking form very nicely with five straight wins, including a record-breaking 68-7 Week 6 win at Banks County! FULL STORY/HIGHLIGHTS (Photo by Bobby Escoe)
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"It felt like the perfect time" says Donny Curry on the commitment to Troy University! Why? What sold him on it? READ HIS STORY
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ELITE OFFENSES
At the 2018 midway point, GHSF Daily released the top 10 offenses by classification. Commerce, Dawson, Habersham Central, Jefferson, Rabun & Union all made the list! READ MORE
ELITE DEFENSES
GHSF Daily also named the top 10 defenses in the state by classification, and Commerce, Dawson, Jefferson & Union [who all were also top defenses] made the list! READ MORE
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STATE RANKINGS
FOOTBALL
RABUN - #3
COMMERCE - #4
JEFFERSON - #6
DAWSON - #9
UNION - #10
SOFTBALL
JEFFERSON - #3
BANKS - #4
COMMERCE - #8
VOLLEYBALL
RABUN - #6
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SOFTBALL STATE PLAYOFFS are on the near horizon. Many are playing in their region tournaments this week, but we know a few teams have punched their tickets: White County, Jefferson, Stephens County, Dawson County, Union County, Lumpkin County, Banks County. Habersham Central is on the cusp!
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Lumpkin County is having one of its best seasons in school history! Izzy Kinard & Natalie Robinson are leading the charge...
FULL STORY/INTERVIEW
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The BLITZ Football (After Week 6) & Softball (October) Power Rankings were released, with the top 5 in football holding a 27-2 record. Jefferson gained the top spot in the softball rankings. FOOTBALL // SOFTBALL
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WEEK 3 COMEBACK: Stephens County held a 14-13 lead in the third quarter until Austin Jones returned a punt 60-plus yards for the go-ahead game-winning touchdown that propelled the Rabun County Wildcats to a big win. RECAP / STORY
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Dawson County broke a few school records in its 64-0 win over East Hall in Week 6! FULL STORY
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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Former White County three-sport star and all-state kicker Brad Hurst continues to thrive in kicking duties at Georgetown. FULL STORY
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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Dawson County alum Mackenzie Callas is enjoying a breakout sophomore year at Brenau. FULL STORY
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The Banner Challenge of 2018 is full-force! All you have to do is tag @BLITZSportsGa on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram w/ a pic of your banner. Most creative will win a plaque at the end of the season!
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MARSHALL the MARSHAL: Meet Tallulah Falls' crazy-talented angler who continues to reel in the bass, this time in an unforgettable New York/Canadian experience! READ HIS STORY
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SPORTAL SPACE FEATURED CONTENT
SportalNews Director of Media Kyle Sandy picks his Preseason All-Area Boys Teams
Kyle Sandy gives his top players in boys basketball to watch for in 2018-19!
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BLITZ PLAYER OF THE WEEK
So far in 2018, we've named 38 individuals Player of the Week! Below are five of them. PLAYER OF THE WEEK
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NEWS - Top content of September/October 2018
OCTOBER 2 – Wildcats’ Jones and Stockton earn POW award…again!
OCTOBER 2 – College Spotlight: Dawson alum Callas having breakout sophomore year at Brenau
OCTOBER 1 – Habersham libero Brookshire named volleyball Player of the Week
OCTOBER 1 – Jefferson diamond duo named Players of the Week
OCTOBER 1 – BLITZ Softball Power Rankings, October
OCTOBER 1 – BLITZ Football Power Rankings, After Week 6
SEPTEMBER 30 – Dawson County breaks three records in rout of East Hall
SEPTEMBER 30 – Marshall the Marshal
SEPTEMBER 29 – Rabun’s win over Banks sets new school record
SEPTEMBER 28 – WEEK 6 FINALS & RECAPS
SEPTEMBER 28 – Rabun win streak hits five in blowout win at Banks [VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS]
SEPTEBMER 28 – Game of the Week Preview: Banks vs Rabun
SEPTEMBER 28 – Surging Leopards taking momentum into matchup with powerhouse Rabun [VIDEO]
SEPTEMBER 28 – Updated state leaderboard features number of local players
SEPTEMBER 27 – Lady Raiders volleyball seeking third straight state playoff appearance [VIDEO]
SEPTEMBER 27 – WEEK 6 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS
SEPTEMBER 27 – Stingy Defenses: Local programs not giving up much, among state leaders in points allowed
SEPTEMBER 26 – Tallulah Falls bass fishing pair catches state berth at first tournament
SEPTEMBER 26 – High-Octane Offenses: Local teams among state leaders in points per game
SEPTEMBER 26 – Volleyball programs eye state playoffs
SEPTEMBER 25 – Leopards’ Walker & Rabun’s Stockton named Players of the Week
SEPTEMBER 25 – Lady Leopards dynamic duo take Player of the Week honors
SEPTEMBER 24 – BLITZ Football Power Rankings, After Week 5
SEPTEMBER 21 – WEEK 5 FINALS & RECAPS
SEPTEMBER 21 – WEEK 5 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS
SEPTEMBER 20 – Donovan Curry ‘felt like the perfect time’ to commit to Troy University
SEPTEMBER 19 – College Spotlight: Former Warriors star Hurst shines at Georgetown
SEPTEMBER 18 – Banks County’s Lehotsky (Fan Vote), Rabun’s Jones & Jefferson’s Clark named Players of the Week
SEPTEMBER 18 – White County’s Vandiver earns volleyball Player of the Week award
SEPTEMBER 17 – Lady Tigers freshman Martinez earns Player of the Week after game-winning hit
SEPTEMBER 17 – BLITZ Football Power Rankings, After Week 4
SEPTEMBER 15 – WEEK 4 FINALS & RECAPS
SEPTEMBER 14 – Stephens County scores 34 unanswered to stun Habersham, keeping streak alive in rival series [VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS]
SEPTEMBER 14 – Game of the Week Preview: Stephens vs Habersham
SEPTEMBER 14 – Slew of local players on state leader boards in passing, rushing and receiving
SEPTEMBER 13 – Lumpkin County in midst of historic season [VIDEO]
SEPTEMBER 13 – WEEK 4 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS
SEPTEMBER 13 – Lady Raiders’ Kilee Thomas pitches, catches, hits way to Player of the Week
SEPTEMBER 12 – Tallulah Falls girls, Commerce boys win Cookies ‘n Quotes; Stephens, Rabun, Habersham also participate
SEPTEMBER 12 – Lumpkin County’s Kinard named Player of the Week
SEPTEMBER 11 – Leopards’ Walker (Fan Vote), Union’s Allison & Rabun’s Jones named Players of the Week
SEPTEMBER 10 – McGinnis, Muldoon excel at Double Dip Invitational, earn POW honors
SEPTEMBER 10 – Cheerleader Banner Challenge 2018
SEPTEMBER 10 – Lady Indians senior Bohannon named volleyball player of the week
SEPTEMBER 10 – BLITZ Football Power Rankings, After Week 3
SEPTEMBER 7 – Friday Night Scores & Recaps, Week 3
SEPTEMBER 7 – Wildcats survive slow start against Stephens to win home opener [VIDEO]
SEPTEMBER 7 – Game of the Week Preview: Rabun vs Stephens
SEPTEMBER 6 – WEEK 3 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS
SEPTEMBER 6 – Allison’s 100 wins at Union puts him in rare class
SEPTEMBER 5 – Softball trio of Hobbs, Denton & Dunagan split Player of the Week honors
SEPTEMBER 5 – Local teams flex muscles with first cross country state rankings
SEPTEMBER 4 – Raiders sophomore Clouatre (Fan Vote) & Jefferson’s McNally Players of the Week
SEPTEMBER 4 – BLITZ Softball Power Rankings, September
SEPTEMBER 4 – College Spotlight: White County alum Adam Johnson having big success at Cumberlands
SEPTEMBER 4 – BLITZ Football Power Rankings, After Week 2
SEPTEMBER 2 – Adams takes tough-luck loss in stellar outing at Gwinnett [VIDEO]
SEPTEMBER 1 – Spencer Adams preps for final start of 2018 at Gwinnett [VIDEO]
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