Creekview Powder Puff 2010

On a Friday night where the temperature was around 30 degrees, the football stadium was full of students and parents. The fans were not here for the football team but rather to watch the powder puff games.

This year was probably one of the most anticipated powder puff events in Creekview’s history. With this year’s seniors looking to win for the third consecutive year, all of the other teams were looking to take the favorites out early.

The first game featured the freshman and the juniors. Of course with age comes experience, and this showed in the game with the juniors dominating the freshman. With the loss, the freshman were quickly eliminated and forced to watch from the sidelines.

The second game was between the sophomores and seniors. With four years of experience, the seniors had a game plan and they used it very well running the ball for several touchdowns. Ultimately, the seniors came out on top to advance to the championship. Natalie R., a sophomore, said about the loss, “We pretty much knew going into the game it would be difficult to beat them.”

The championship was a battle of the upperclassmen. The junior’s offensive game plan consisted of junior Alexis C. throwing several deep passes for touchdowns; one being the go ahead touchdown to Cori D. in the second half. The senior’s offensive game plan stayed the same with running backs Kelly A. and Blake F. and quarterback Jayde C. leading their offensive attack.

After a close first half, the juniors came out in the second half with a spark and really began to dominate on offense. In the end, the juniors prevailed beating the seniors 26-21. Defensive line coach for the seniors, Patrick O., stated after the game, “We should have won.” This is how the rest of the senior class felt with another senior Andy B. saying, “That was embarrassing.”

With the seniors saga ended, and the juniors just beginning, all in all, it was a great night of competition.
Written by: Ryan Free

Player Highlight

When Coach Mike Nayman told his softball team that a new girl would be coming to join them that season from Colorado, the team was expecting someone similar in stature that could “hold her own” on the team.

But two weeks later when a car pulled into the Creekview high school softball field parking lot, a little girl walked out. Little did the players know that the little girl was soon to be their fierce second baseman Anna T.

Anna was born in South Carolina and was raised in Colorado where she excelled in the sport of softball. She began playing t-ball at the age of four and at age seven she started playing fast pitch softball. She then joined the Quick Silver Softball team which was a high category softball team.

At age seven Anna chose to add another challenge to her list. She decided to improve her game and switch from being a right handed hitter to left handed hitter. This later served to her advantage because of her speed.

In the year 2009, Anna and her family moved to Canton, Georgia, where Anna and her brothers would attend Creekview High School. That summer, Anna tried out for the high school JV softball team and made it because of her amazing playing skills.

Some thought because of her size, she would not be able to keep up with the team. This little ball player showed them that not only was she great on offense while slapping, sliding and stealing bases but she was also a great defensive player, too, getting in front of and diving for the speed driven ball, saving her team from being scored upon time after time.

But playing softball is not the only skill this shy girl has. When she is not on the field with her teammates, Anna says, “I like to spend time with my family.”

She is a person with many talents and, when with her family, one of her favorite things to do is sing and also to play the violin, piano and guitar.

No one expected such great talents from such a small and shy girl. And she “has never and will never” let that get in her way.

Written by: Amber Herrington

Sixth in state

After long hours of practice and hard work, the Lady Grizzlies softball team made it to state. The Grizzlies battled through the first round of state playoffs winning the first game against Pope High School 6-4. After losing the second game, the girls were not about to give up on their goal to reach state. The next day they came out ready to beat Pope and send them home with a 5-3 win.

The second round of state playoffs was a two game sweep for the ladies, winning both games against Habersham (the first 10-1 and the second 2-1). The Grizzlies then continued onto States in Columbus.

The ladies played their first game Thursday afternoon against Jones County in the Olympic Stadium, the nicest field at the park. They battled through the game, but sadly this was not enough for the ladies, leaving them with their first loss 8-0.

The next day they played Northgate, beating them 6-0, and continuing to the next game. As the Grizzlies moved on, their next game was against Union Grove and the ladies were once again to play in the Olympic Stadium. The girls were in it to win it, but that was not enough in the end. With a 7-2 loss, the girls finished sixth in state.

The Lady Grizzlies finished the 201 0 season with 30 wins and 10 losses. They had an eventful season winning region and going to state. Another thing was the 100th game win for seniors, Haley B, Haley H, Martha Z, Paige S, LeeAnn G, Lyndsey L, and Emerie G.
Written by: Amber Herrington

CCYB: rec basketball

It is that time of the year again, basketball season! While a few students at Creekview are getting ready to play school basketball, others are ready for recreational basketball.

There is a recreational league that students here at Creekview play in called Cherokee County Youth Basketball (CCYB). CCYB is a Cherokee County district league that allows students, grades 1 – 12, to play ball. Teams play ten games in a season, and then enter the playoffs to decide which team will become champions.

Not only does CCYB offer students the opportunity to play basketball, but the directors also provide jobs for teenagers. Many students here at Creekview and other high schools work at the games by working the clock, scorebook, and the concession stand.

“I enjoy working at the Free Home Elementary School gym. It is good pay, and I love watching the basketball games,” stated Carley C., junior.

Practices have just begun for the season, and players are already anxious to get out on the court and compete. Unfortunately, games do not start for a few more weeks.

“I’m so excited to play basketball this season,” replied Rachel H., junior. “I’m ready to win some games!”

CCYB is a great organization that gives students, players, and fans something to look forward to every year.

“I love playing rec basketball. It is fun to play with friends, and it is good exercise,” said Olivia R., junior.

Unfortunately, sign-ups were in October. However, if you are interested in playing next year, sign-ups will be in October 2011 at your local elementary school gym.

Written by: Paige Amoss

Creekview basketball

The 2010- 2011 Creekview Basketball season has just begun. With conditioning and tryouts over, the weeklong workouts and practices have begun. After a heartbreaking end to last season, the Grizzlies hope to get back on track and prove themselves as a true contender.

This year, Creekview has moved up to Region 7AAAA. Moving up a region will be a true test of will, as the Grizzlies will play teams such as Woodland, Chattahoochee, and Cass. Unlike other years in Creekview basketball, this year will include county rivals such as Etowah, Cherokee, Woodstock and Sequoyah on their regular season schedules.

With the loss of senior players such as Austin Y., Matt T. and Patton A., the Grizzlies had quite a few spots to fill this year. Austin Y. leaving took a lot of height away from the Grizzlies. This empty spot at the post position will make it hard for the Grizzlies to contend against taller teams. Dylan Bergman and Zach Murphy are the main post players to make up for a loss of size, but the newer and faster looking Grizzlies, with six seniors returning, are prepared for any opponent.
A.J. J., a senior guard for Creekview who made second team all county last year, says, “I hope that we can go deeper into the playoffs this year and prove that this school deserves more recognition.” With Creekview’s first game against River Ridge, they hope to start the season out in a positive note. River Ridge is a brand new school giving Creekview the opportunity to start out with a bang.

The Creekview Grizzlies preseason ranking is eighth in their division and head coach Casey Gramling said, “We really have something to prove this year moving up a region and this is our highest preseason ranking.” He later went on to say, “We cannot disappoint; we know our game and what it takes to win. This season will definitely be interesting.”
Written by: Ryan Free

Professional vs. college football

Every year, millions of fans get ready to cheer on their favorite football team. They throw parties, go to games, and spend hours tailgating. College and professional football are extremely popular; however, there are several differences in the two.
If you were to take the time to watch a college game, and then watch a professional game, it can be observed how different the games are played. One contrasting rule between college and the professional football is the clock. For college football, the clock stops whenever there is a first down allowing the measurement crew time to reset their chains. For professional games, the clock continues to run unless a player goes out of bounds.

Another difference is related to going out of bounds after a catch. In college, the rule requires a player to have control of the ball and get one foot down in-bounds for the catch to be considered complete. The professional side requires the player to have both feet in-bounds for it to be considered a fair catch.

In college football, a play is over when a player has a knee down with the ball. However, on the latter side, a player must be forced down. If a player falls, the NFL states a player can get back up and keep running.

Another important and probably the most discussed variation between college and professional football involves money. Professional football players get paid millions of dollars and it is argued that money is the only reason professional players play, whereas college players play for the love of the game. Is that true?

Derek U., freshman, commented, “Professional football is better than college because they have been playing their whole life. They get paid because they are the best of the best.”

However, college players do get scholarships, but in order for that free ride, they have to keep up their grades. Players also have to keep up going to practices, if players are unable to keep up with both they are penalized severely and can possibly lose their scholarship.

Brandon B., senior, said, “College football is better because they don’t get paid to play. They do it for the love of the game and for pride.”
Written by: Paige Amoss