He spent 12 years in the Norcross High School Language Arts Department before transitioning to Health & PE classes. So much fun. Weve worked for the last three years to build a culture and environment, and youve got kids coming in from a different culture and environment. The development ofMariyah Valrie over the course of the season gives Norcross a strong inside presence as they pursue a second straight state title. He graduated from Norcross high school & won Mr. Norcross 2011, won Norcross HS state basketball championship, played college ball at southern university in Louisiana and came back to Georgia to coach high school football. fbq('init', '459605775786378', {}, { Coach Hannah Beth Baker. At Beyond Basketball Academy, Coach Tion Watkins takes pride in improving student athletes on and off the court. 6 overall in the 2015 WNBA draft. The Blue Devils went on to outscore the Tigers 18-8 in the fourth quarter with Charlton and Akins responsible for 14 of their 18 points. Tweets. "Osborne played with a lot of energy and a lot of fire," McMillan said. We work really well together, Clanton said of McMillan. They did a nice job of understanding that and making sure that there was no let up on the defensive end and that we really finished through.. Feb 5. You were loved. OVERALL 25-4 0.86 Win % REGION 11-1 1stAAAAAAA Region 7. There are no programs or divisions available at the moment. The percentage of time Trey Scotti responded to client inquiries within 48 hours in the last 3 months. . kelsi.mcnamara@sjcme.edu Assistant Coach: Kory Norcross I think it was finding a balance of things. Johnson also had eight rebounds and four steals, playing all 32 minutes. we had a lot of talent walking down those halls at that time.. 67 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft Finished with 1,168 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior at University of Tennessee University of Tennessee | 2015-2016 Hutchinson (Kansas) Community College | 2014 University of Alabama | 2013 Under Armour All-American Game participant | 2013 Member of the 2012 Norcross football state championship team Rushed for 2,265 yards and 26 touchdowns senior year in 2012, Diamond Deshields | Girls basketball | 2009-2013 Current member of WNBA team Phoenix Mercury Third overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft (Chicago Sky) University of Tennessee | 2014-2017 Averaged 17.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game as redshirt junior University of North Carolina | 2013-2014 ACC Rookie of the Year at the University of North Carolina Naismith Girls High School Player of the Year | 2012-2013 McDonalds All-American | 2012-2013 Member of 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2012-2013 Norcross Girls basketball state championship teams Scored a school record 2,324 points in her Norcross career Scored a school record 858 points in her senior season Made a school record 125 assists in her senior season Made a school record 148 steals in her senior season, Jeremy Lamb | Boys basketball | 2007-2010 Current guard-forward for the NBAs Sacramento Kings Averaged a career best 15.5 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game as a member ofthe Charlotte Hornets Drafted No. We probably should have enjoyed it more than we did, but we had to wait four or five years down the road, and then all of a sudden wow! /* If html does not have either class, do not show lazy loaded images. To fill Hembrees shoes, Norcross athletic director Kirk Barton brought in Ashley Clanton, who played as a point guard at Penn State and DePaul before starting her coaching career in Chicago. The 65-29 victory in that game was the fifth straight for Riverheads, a streak that was extended to six straight in December. Norcross has a very different dynamic about it, Barton said. With DeShields leading the way, the Lady Blue Devils won state titles in 2010, 2011 and 2013, giving Hembree six titles for her coaching career. Ashley Clanton. Rain likely. Solving Space Problems and Making a Home Easier and More Enjoyable to Live In. Ive taken over a couple of programs in the past that werent as successful and you have to build it up, and that takes a lot of work. Assistant Coaches: Justin Bisson: jbisson@lewistonmaine.gov . We won't share it with anyone else. NORCROSS, GEORGIA Defending a state championship is never easy for any high school basketball program. Standout Players: G Samarion Bond, 6-5, Sr.; G Mier Panoam, 6-4, Sr.; G Michael Zhang, 6-4, Sr.; G/F Lamariyon Jordan, 6-6, Sr.: G Bilal Abdur-Rahman, 5-10, Sr. 2021-22 Record: 25-6, region champions, Class AAAAAAA state champions. Find a list of upcoming events in your email inbox every Monday and Friday morning. At that time, we had, I want to say, five NFL players on campus, two NBA players, three WNBA players and a professional male golfer and a female professional golfer, all at the same time. person will not be tolerated. Ill be away from home, so I am nervous about that. So youve got to catch them up to speed and make sure that theyre buying in., The Blue Devils pulled off the rare feat of bringing home two Georgia AAAAAAA state crowns last year; each squad must replace key pieces for another run. I think theres a competitive nature between the two groups, too. html:not( .jetpack-lazy-images-js-enabled ):not( .js ) .jetpack-lazy-image { Norcross 61, Archer 53. . 50-66 (.431) Tournaments. }); Lambert came into the game averaging 59 points in their last five games, yet the Norcross defense held the Longhorns to just 34 points. The victory marked head coach Jason Slate's 500th win for the Cougars. March 5, 2022 Buford - Norcross' head coach Jesse McMillan instructs Norcross' Hezekiah Flagg (25) in the second half of 2022 GHSA Basketball Playoffs at Buford Arena on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The Blue Devils were led by junior guard London Johnson, who is ranked by 247 Sports as the 27th best prospect for the 2023 recruiting class and is the third-ranked player in the state. Its a winning culture, something we take a lot of pride in, she said. After a back-and-forth first quarter saw the Blue Devils squeak out a 21-19 lead, they dominated the second quarter to get into halftime leading 34-25. Jania Akins, who struggled to find her shot for the first three quarters, knocked down a pair of free throws before Charlton drilled a 3-pointer to give the Blue Devils a 50-49 lead with 4:34 left. Jones currently holds Wesleyan School records for career and single season batting average, as well as most hits.Coaching Druw in high school has been a delight, said Brian Krehmeyer, Wesleyans varsity baseball coach. Get Gwinnett Daily Post contests, promotions, special deals and more delivered to your email inbox. Listen to "Peachtree Corners Life LIVE" on Spreaker. The girls absolutely love her.. And while Blue Devils coach Ashley Clanton didnt do a whole lot of substituting last season, senior Cate Sidey and sophomores Cadence Peterson and Markiesa Lancaster did get valuable experience off the bench last season. Friday. DeShields became the schools all-time leading scorer with 2,324 career points and went on to star at the University of Tennessee and later became the third overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft. Lance Storrs This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Norcross High School Basketball . Mariyah Valrie scored 10 points, imposing her will in the paint. I think were both quiet people in general. Norcross 10 state titles puts the program in elite company. Norcross basketball is back on top of Georgias highest classification sweeping the Class 7A championships last week in Macon and becoming the 10th program in state history to claim a combined 10 state titles but it happened this time in a more suspenseful and unpredictable world than the old days. Chance of rain 100%. Berkmar had beaten Norcross three times this season. @NorcrossHoops picks up a 72-60 win over the @CardinalOsborne after shooting the ball efficient, Still alive! When Clanton first arrived at Norcross, she started learning about the schools history of success in athletics and sought out Hembree to understand the girls program and expectations. That task will be even tougher for both teams given the fact both will have to replace several key players from last years title team, including three starters each. Thompson, Andre . Head Coach. Phone: 773.610.2076. Starting with Martins tenure as boys basketball coach, Norcross athletics has seen dozens of athletes move on to successful college athletic careers, and more than a few have played or are playing their sport professionally. First, the girls and boys basketball teams won state titles. Blue Devil sports peaked that year, and the four state titles were the result of top-tier coaching hires made years beforehand. I am a TEACHER ONLY FOR THOSE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPROVING THEIR GAME! Under names like former girls basketball coach Angie Hembree, football coach Keith Maloff, former boys basketball coach Eddie Martin and his successor, Jesse McMillan, the Blue Devils amassed 10 state championships from 2005 to 2013, a stretch rarely seen anywhere in high school athletics. You had 128 kills on the season. Year AAAA AAA AA A B C; 1945 Hartwell: Damascus: 1946 Colquitt: Bethesda: 1947 Baxley: Pleasant Grove: 1948 Baxley: Ft. Gaines: 1949 Baxley J. McMillan. I sat and spoke with her quite a bit when I first got the job, Clanton said. Field Practice @ Shorty Howell Park Field #1 and Field #4 - 2750 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, Georgia 30096. Dont give up. The Lady Blue Devils came on strong in the second half of the season after an 8-15 start that included a six-game losing streak. Last year we went through the first two rounds and they were tight games and we were just trying to hang on at the end. The next year, they went 12-1, with their only loss coming in the state quarterfinals. What are the memories youre going to take away from your senior season? It was really hard and difficult, much more than any season in the past, but the entire team worked so hard, and we realized our potential. Lance Storrs. NORCROSS Wednesday night's Class AAAAAAA girls basketball quarterfinal between Norcross and Archer came down to which team could navigate foul trouble the best. I usually work with athletes at the high school level. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. I think I became more aware of what I wanted to do and intentional with my play and my goals on and off the court. I love that its a team sport and its really dependent on your mindset. On 1/17, the Meadowcreek varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Norcross (GA) by a score of 83-70. Click Here for Form - Please remember that if a scholarship is applied for, it should be done immediately and before registration closes - registration will not be held open for pending scholarships, making any payments due the immediate responsibility of the registrant. Two years later, Martin and the Blue Devils won their first of three consecutive titles. 3.4 Miles If one won a big game, the other had to match them.. Walk up Registration:9/18, 10/2, 10/16Location: Cemetery Field Press Box 211 S Cemetery St, Norcross, GA 30071 Go up hill to beside cemetery to reach Pressbox office.REGISTRATION LINKS BY AGE GROUP ARE AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THIS WEBPAGEOpen Email to Participants:Blue Devil Family,We are happy to announce that registration open will open on August 31st for the 2022/23 recreational basketball season for players ages 5-14 years of age. Jania and Kayla started every game for us last year and played a bulk of the minutes, Clanton said. Tweets & replies. away from Norcross, GA. Training Program for Intermediate and Advanced level athletes ages 9 and up.My ideal athlete is one who is self motivated and committed. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Leading 49-45 with just over six minutes remaining, everything fell apart for the Tigers. 0. More importantly, focusing on basketball IQ and decision making on the court. B.J. Marietta Daily Journal 47 Waddell St. REGISTER HERE. 2022-present. So they was already some familiarity with them, and weve been able to foster some chemistry already this year through some pick-up games., Weve got a lot of winners on the roster, McMillan said. Ive never fired a coach for wins and losses. Media. The Knights, in the program's 46th season of basketball, are led by first-year head coach Sytia Messer . They really helped nurture each other in a way. Neutral Playoff. Norcross Freshman Roster. We had a really great season, in my opinion. 900 posts. We welcome all former Blue Devils basketball players and coaches. Likewise, Norcross girls won titles in 2010, 2011 and 2013, each with future WNBA star Diamond DeShields. Be Truthful. Early Bird Registration, 8/31 - 9/18, will be $200 + $3.00 processing fee ages 5-14. CoachUp also offers online training! But the boys and girls basketball teams put those fears to rest in March when they both found their grooves and made runs to the state championship games in Macon, Ga. DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME EVENT RESULT; November 12, 2022: I have been coaching since 2011. 12 overall in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets Member of the 2011 University of Connecticut mens basketball national championship team Averaged 17.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game as a sophomore at UConn Averaged 20 points and 6 rebounds per game at Norcross, Max Garcia | Football | 2006-2009 Current offensive guard for the NFLs New York Giants Drafted 133rd overall in the fourth round by the Denver Broncos in 2015 NFL Draft Member of the 2016 Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 championship team Started 32 consecutive games over the 2016 and 2017 seasons University of Florida | 2012-2014 University of Maryland | 2010-2011, Tiffany Clarke | Girls basketball, track and field | 2005-2009 Vanderbilt University | 2009-2013 Associated Press First-team All-SEC selection | 2012-2013 Ranked third in the SEC her senior season in scoring (16.6 points per game) and rebounding (8.5 points per game) Owns Norcross school record with 450 rebounds in a season 858 career rebounds at Norcross are fourth-most in school history Collected 23 rebounds in one game her senior season Set school records for most blocks in a game and in a season Won the Class 5A triple jump state title and became the first female student-athlete at Norcross to win a track and field state championship, A Look Back on the Year in Athletics at Norcross High, GAC Broadcast Students Interview Atlanta Braves Historian at Truist Park. The two programs have 10 state titles between them, all coming within the last 20 years, and this season was the third time both teams have won the title in the same season. */ In the 10 seasons that Hembree and McMillan coached together, from 2008-2018, the girls basketball team compiled a 265-48 record with three state titles, and the boys went 253-59 with two championships. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Our coaches are a great group of hard-working, dedicated professionals who have the best interest of the students in mind at all times. *The following options are some of the categories listed in the Junk Fee Prevention Act. And they trailed Harrison 23-19 after three quarters in the championship. I think because I stepped up into my role, I felt like I could help younger players. In the final, Johnson was 8-of-13 from the field and scored 27 points with eight rebounds. 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