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Local boys basketball coach named USA TODAY's coach of year

Submitted by Don Buckindail, Director of Digital Operations
Wednesday, April 9th, 2014, 1:00pm
Local boys basketball coach named USA TODAY's coach of year

ALL-USA BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM COACH OF THE YEAR: Sharman White, Miller Grove, Lithonia, Ga.

Why him? Coached his team to a state-record sixth consecutive title. His team rallied after the preseason death of freshman Terrell "Too Tall" Coleman, who collapsed during an all-star game. White has been the basketball coach and athletic director at Miller Grove since the school opened in 2005.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014, 10:11am
USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Poll

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Basketball Poll is here.

There are some new faces this week, and a new number one team.

The McEachern girls take over the top spot, with Southwest Dekalb second. Archer, Parkview and Redan make up the top 5.

Tucker is next, with North Forsyth, Hillgrove, Wesleyan and Norcross completing the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 poll is computer generated and produced exclusively for 11Alive News and 11Alive.com by USA Today High School Sports.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014, 10:05am
USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Poll

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Basketball Poll is ready for inspection.

A past state champion joins our list this week, but the name at the top stays the same as last week.

The Spartans of Greater Atlanta Christian School stay unbeaten and on top. Allatoona is next, with Columbia and Wheeler in third and fourth. North Gwinnett is fifth headed into a region showdown with Norcross.

Tucker, Miller Grove, Norcross, Milton and Berkmar round out the top 10.

Past state champion South Atlanta joins the poll this week at number 23.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 poll is computer generated and produced exclusively for 11Alive News and 11Alive.com by USA Today High School Sports

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor
Wednesday, November 27th, 2013, 8:44pm
USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll

ATLANTA -- The Thanksgiving edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Poll is ready for inspection. As the state playoffs head for the quarterfinal round the Wolves continue to be leaders of the pack.

Coming off a 40-7 victory over Woodward Academy, Buford will take a 12 and 0 record into this week's matchup with Carver, Columbus. The Wolves top the charts again with North Gwinnett , Collins Hill, Sandy Creek and Carrollton in the top 5 .

Norcross is 6 this week and Griffin jumps from 17 to 7 after a 42-7 win over Statesboro. This Friday night they will visit Sandy Creek. Gainesville, Lovett, and Hillgrove complete the top 10.

McEachern climbs from 20 to 13, Calhoun is up from 25 to 18.

Kell and Stockbridge return to the poll at 21 and 25.

Monroe Area and Stephenson fall out of the Super 25.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 poll is computer generated and is produced by USA Today High School Sports exclusively for 11Alive.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor
Wednesday, November 13th, 2013, 7:24pm
USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 High School Football is here, just in time for the playoffs. The Wolves are still leaders of the pack, as the first round of the postseason begins.

The Buford Wolves are still number one as they open the state playoffs at home against Sonoraville. Sandy Creek is next with Carrollton number 3 this week. North Gwinnett rises from 7 to 4, and Lovett completes the top 5.

Tucker finished the regular season unbeaten for the sixth time in the past nine seasons. The Tigers are number 6 this week and will open post season play against Heritage, Conyers at Adams Stadium. Gainesville, Collins Hill, Norcross, and Creekside round out the top 10.

Eagle's Landing Christian climbs from 14 to 11 this week, and Archers is up from 21 to 18.

McEachern slides from 9 to 17 after a loss to Hillgrove, and Alpharetta drops from 19 to 23.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013, 4:17am
USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 High School Football Poll is here.

There are two new faces that join this week's list. Both teams are unbeaten, but there is still no change at the top.

The North Gwinnett Bulldogs still lead the way as they head for a region showdown with Mill Creek. Buford is next, with Carrollton, Lovejoy, and Eagle's Landing Christian making up the top 5.

Sandy Creek is 6 this week, with Norcross, McEachern, Lovett and Gainesville rounding out the top 10.

Collins Hill moves up from 20 to 14 after beating Peachtree Ridge. Stephenson rises from 22 to 15 and will face region rival Tucker this week. St. Pius climbs from 21 to 16.

Milton drops from 12 to 18 this week and North Cobb slides from 16 to 21.

New faces this week are Etowah at 17, Calhoun returning to the poll at 24 and Creekside appearing for the first time this season at 25.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor
Tuesday, September 17th, 2013, 9:39am
USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll

ATLANTA -- The new USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll is here. Last week's number one team hangs on to the top spot after a big win over the defending state champions.

North Gwinnett leads the way this week, with Buford, Norcross, Sandy Creek and Lovejoy in the top 5.

McEachern is 6 with Carrollton jumping from 13 to 7 this week. Eagle's Landing Christian, Grayson and Mill Creek round out the top 10.

Other movers this week include St. Pius going from 19 to 12, Tucker rising from 18 to 14 and Peachtree Ridge climbing from 21 to 15.

Marietta slides from 12 to 17, North Cobb tumbles from 8 to 18, Calhoun falls from 14 to 24, and Lassiter drops from 16 to 25.

This week's new faces are Kell at 20, Walton at 22 and Lovett at 23.

M.L. King, West Forsyth and Marist drop out of the Super 25.

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