The 2nd Annual Athens Winter Classic will be conducted as scheduled.
Monday Schedule
6:00 pm Wake Forest Rollesville vs. Southeast Raleigh
7:30 pm Athens Drive vs. Ravesncroft
Tuesday Schedule
6:00 pm Wake Forest Rollesville vs. Ravenscroft
7:30 pm Athens Drive vs. Southeast Raleigh
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Forecast of Snow forces Athletic contest to be cancelled
Good old Father Winter has shown its ugly head forcing the Lady Jags to cancel practice on Friday ( I know they are devestated :)) The team Christmas party will be evaluated in the morning to determine if we need to reschedule.
Additionally, the Athens Winter Classic ( i guess appropritately named) will be evaluated tomorrow and Sunday. If we can't play Monday we will play the Monday games on Tuesday. The Tuesday games would be moved to Monday January 18, 2009 which is the MLK Holiday.
Stay tuned for further information....
Additionally, the Athens Winter Classic ( i guess appropritately named) will be evaluated tomorrow and Sunday. If we can't play Monday we will play the Monday games on Tuesday. The Tuesday games would be moved to Monday January 18, 2009 which is the MLK Holiday.
Stay tuned for further information....
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Lady Jags fire in 84 points in easy win over Fuquay
The Athens Drive Women's Basketball team shot 70% from the floor in the first half in route to an 84-50 whipping of The Fuquay Bengals. Rachel Collins led the way with a Career High 25 points on 10 or 14 shooting. Lainey Childrey and Keisha Gatling also scored in double figures with 11 each. Childrey also had 6 assists and 3 steals to round out her stat line. While Gatling pulled down a team high 8 rebounds.
The Lady Jags will now step outside the conference to take on Ravenscroft and Southeast Raleigh in the Athens Winter Classic on Monday and Tuesday respectfully.
The Jaguars will host Ravenscroft at 7:30 on Monday and then host Southeast on Tuesday at 7:30.
Go Lady Jags
The Lady Jags will now step outside the conference to take on Ravenscroft and Southeast Raleigh in the Athens Winter Classic on Monday and Tuesday respectfully.
The Jaguars will host Ravenscroft at 7:30 on Monday and then host Southeast on Tuesday at 7:30.
Go Lady Jags
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Practice #22 Getting ready for Fuquay
As the Lady Jags prepare for to put their 9-1 overall record and 4-1 Tri-9 record on the line Thursday night they are looking to continue their journey toward a conference title. Since rejoining the league four years ago the Lady Jags have not lost to Fuquay going 7-0. Although to date Fuquay has not been able to compete with the Jags, they have made great stides toward that goal in recent years.
Come out and see the Jaguars play Thursday night and watch the three seniors in action again.
Come out and see the Jaguars play Thursday night and watch the three seniors in action again.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Lady Jags blast Panther Creek after sluggish start
Panther Creek sprinted out to an 8-3 lead before Athens took charge with a 18-3 run to end the 1st quarter. The Catamounts trailed 39-19 at the half. Athens completely dominated the third quarter 20-7 and led after three quarters 59-26.
Athens completed the blow out in the 4th quarter to by outscoring the Catamounts 12-4. The final margin was 71-30.
We came out and allowed them to get off to a good start. Panther Creek is much improved and once they figure out that they can complete with the good teams in our conference they are going to be a handfull.
The Jaguars will host Fuquay on Thursday at 7:30 before hosting the 2nd Annual Athens Winter Classic next week. The Jaguars will play Ravenscroft on Monday and face Southeast Raleigh on Tuesday. Game times are set for 6pm and 7:30 respectively with Athens playing both nights in the late game.
Athens completed the blow out in the 4th quarter to by outscoring the Catamounts 12-4. The final margin was 71-30.
We came out and allowed them to get off to a good start. Panther Creek is much improved and once they figure out that they can complete with the good teams in our conference they are going to be a handfull.
The Jaguars will host Fuquay on Thursday at 7:30 before hosting the 2nd Annual Athens Winter Classic next week. The Jaguars will play Ravenscroft on Monday and face Southeast Raleigh on Tuesday. Game times are set for 6pm and 7:30 respectively with Athens playing both nights in the late game.
Panther Creek Game
The Lady Jags will travel tonight over to Western Wake County to take on the Panther Creek Catamounts at 7:30pm. The Catamounts have had some close calls this season loosing to Leesville in Double OT, Apex by only 5 points and taking Sanderson down to the last few minutes before falling to the Spartans. Their lone win came in a narrow victory over Fuquay 47-44.
They are a team learning their way in the 4th season. They are learning to compete and its only a matter of time before they upset someone good. We have to go over their knowing that despite their past history of never beating us, that as some point that will come to an end. The Catamounts as coming off of a defeat at the hands of Green Hope 77-36 on Friday night. I am sure that Green Hope probably hit them with their press early, but I think they are much improved over last season and they are capable to beating you if you don't show up with urgency.
Should be a fun one from Morrisville.....
They are a team learning their way in the 4th season. They are learning to compete and its only a matter of time before they upset someone good. We have to go over their knowing that despite their past history of never beating us, that as some point that will come to an end. The Catamounts as coming off of a defeat at the hands of Green Hope 77-36 on Friday night. I am sure that Green Hope probably hit them with their press early, but I think they are much improved over last season and they are capable to beating you if you don't show up with urgency.
Should be a fun one from Morrisville.....
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Lady Jags blast Cary!!
The Lady Jags knocked out Cary Friday at Athens gym 65-17. Athens got out to a quick 9-2 lead early in the 1st quarter and 21-5 at the end of the quarter. Leading 40-11 Athens let off of the gas and cruised to a 65-17 final.
The 17 points is the fewest allowed since the Lady Jags allowed 14 to Panther Creek three years ago duirng the Catamounts first season.
The Lady Jags travel to Panter Creek on Tuesday December 15th. Panther Creek. The Catamounts (1-6) have had come very close losses this season recently loosing to Apex by only 4 points and Sanderson by only 9. They are much more competitive and certainly are no longer a pushover.
Athens will need to go over to West Cary ready to play on Tuesday if they want to increase their current 7 game winning streak and its 8-0 record all time vs. Panther Creek.
The Lady Jag JV team is currently 5-4 and having a great season. Go JV's!!!!
The 17 points is the fewest allowed since the Lady Jags allowed 14 to Panther Creek three years ago duirng the Catamounts first season.
The Lady Jags travel to Panter Creek on Tuesday December 15th. Panther Creek. The Catamounts (1-6) have had come very close losses this season recently loosing to Apex by only 4 points and Sanderson by only 9. They are much more competitive and certainly are no longer a pushover.
Athens will need to go over to West Cary ready to play on Tuesday if they want to increase their current 7 game winning streak and its 8-0 record all time vs. Panther Creek.
The Lady Jag JV team is currently 5-4 and having a great season. Go JV's!!!!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Athens vs. Cary (old rivals meet again)
It's time for our second Rivalry game this week. This time the Imps of Cary visit Athens for a match up of 2 teams going in different directions. Cary 1-4 coming off of a thumping at the hands of Green Hope is looking to break back into the win column tonight.
Athens currently on a 6 game winning streak is looking to end a tough stretch of 6 games in just 11 days (5-0 so far) which included a trip to Lee County followed by a home game vs Broughton. The Broughton game was a tough game but the Lady Jags pulled out a 55-50 victory and secured a season sweep. This is the first time in the modern era of Athens Girls Basketball that Athens has swept Broughton during the regualar season.
Athens is currently on a 7 game win streak vs. Cary. The last Cary victory in the series dates back to the Semi-Finals of the Tri-8 tournament in 2007 when Cary defeated Athens 51-48. The last regular season victory Cary had in the series was earlier that season when Cary defended their home floor with a 66-58 win over the Jags.
Athens currently on a 6 game winning streak is looking to end a tough stretch of 6 games in just 11 days (5-0 so far) which included a trip to Lee County followed by a home game vs Broughton. The Broughton game was a tough game but the Lady Jags pulled out a 55-50 victory and secured a season sweep. This is the first time in the modern era of Athens Girls Basketball that Athens has swept Broughton during the regualar season.
Athens is currently on a 7 game win streak vs. Cary. The last Cary victory in the series dates back to the Semi-Finals of the Tri-8 tournament in 2007 when Cary defeated Athens 51-48. The last regular season victory Cary had in the series was earlier that season when Cary defended their home floor with a 66-58 win over the Jags.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Expect the unexpected when it comes to practice after back to back games
Well a short practice helped out today. Lots of energy at the beginning but you can really tell their legs need a break...they will be ready to do it again tomorrow vs. the Imps
go lady jags!!
go lady jags!!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Broughton game time for Wednesday December 9th is 5:30 for JV's
Followed by the Varsity game at approximately 7:00pm
Lady Jags back at it today!
ok, another three game week.....let's build on our win from Friday and .....Let's take care of Lee County tomorrow.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Lady Jags improve to 5-1 overall and 1-1 in Tri-9
Lady Jags shut down Middle Creek 58-42. Athens led from the very beginnning getting out to a 12-0 lead early in the 1st quarter. Athens led at the half 35-18 after a last second shot by Athens' Irene Zantus Fortes was waved off during the halftime break. The officials determined that the clock was late starting just before the half during an inbounds play.
Middle Creek made two runs in the second half but could never get the lead under 11 points. The third quarter ended with Middle Creek on a 9-2 run to trim the lead to 48-29.
Athens was led by Seniors Rachel Collins and Keisha Gatling with 14 and 13 points respectively. Athens balanced attack was complete by Brittainy Joyer (8), Mia Hardy and Lainey Childrey with 6 each, Jabria Hill added 5. While Megan Gorman, Blair Williams and Irene Zanus Fortes added 1 basket each in the win. All nine players that saw action Friday scored.
Athens will now travel to Lee County (1-5) on Tuesday.
Middle Creek made two runs in the second half but could never get the lead under 11 points. The third quarter ended with Middle Creek on a 9-2 run to trim the lead to 48-29.
Athens was led by Seniors Rachel Collins and Keisha Gatling with 14 and 13 points respectively. Athens balanced attack was complete by Brittainy Joyer (8), Mia Hardy and Lainey Childrey with 6 each, Jabria Hill added 5. While Megan Gorman, Blair Williams and Irene Zanus Fortes added 1 basket each in the win. All nine players that saw action Friday scored.
Athens will now travel to Lee County (1-5) on Tuesday.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Lady Jags put away Broughton...Improve to 4-1
The Athens Drive Lady Jags upended the Broughton Capitals 66-50 Wedensday evening. Keisha Gatling and Rachel Collins led the team with 19 and 15 points respectively. Gatling also collected 14 rebounds and block 6 shots. Collins left the game with 3 mintues to go the in forth quarter due to an injury and did not return.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Any win is a good win...Lady Jags prevail inspite of officials
I guess any win is a good win when there are 56 fouls called and both teams shoot 37 freet throws each!!
We will take the win and advance to 3-1 on the young season. The good news is we shot 59% from the field and did not take bad shots. A few too many turnovers, we can work on those.
Let's get ready for Broughton tonight!!
We will take the win and advance to 3-1 on the young season. The good news is we shot 59% from the field and did not take bad shots. A few too many turnovers, we can work on those.
Let's get ready for Broughton tonight!!
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