By Robert Alfonso Jr ATHENS, Ga. — The Georgia Interstate Hoops Classic has never been about preseason hype. Four years in, it has become a measuring stick. Saturday’s slate at the fourth annual event delivered exactly that, as teams used playoff-level intensity to test identities before the grind of region play begins. From overtime thrillers to statement wins, the Classic once […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Waycross, GA — Milestones in coaching are often reduced to numbers on a stat sheet. For Lenny Williams, No. 300 carries a much heavier weight. Nearly two decades into a profession defined by constant change, Williams has built a career on one unwavering principle: consistency. It is the through line that connects every stop, every rebuild, […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Newnan, GA — Trent Gatzemeyer has never chased milestones. He has chased meaning. Still, on Monday night, meaning came with a number. With Newnan High’s 80–63 victory over Charles Drew, Gatzemeyer collected the 100th win of his coaching career — a tidy figure that serves as a bookmark in a much larger story. The Cougars remained […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Atlanta, GA — December in Georgia brings colder nights, crowded gymnasiums, and a high school basketball grind that tests both legs and minds. While many programs are still searching for rhythm—or waiting for the football season to officially end—Mount Vernon has already separated itself from the pack. Simply put, no team in the state is hotter. […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Loganville, GA – Geoffrey Pierce never really got into coaching for the individual awards or accolades. His sole focus was to help kids reach their goals and get them ready for life after school. He has impacted many young peoples lives while building a winning culture at Grayson High School for the last 14 years. Pierce […]