He now hopes to bring his energy and excitement to Northern Guilfords JV team while helping them develop in the classroom and as young athletes. I cant begin to explain the kind of impact my father and mother had on all of us. Neighbors is looking forward to coaching some talented offensive players next season, including running backs Caleb Ross and Kale Gibbs. It takes a tremendous amount of focus, attention to detail and preparation to win big games, and we felt like our guys really focused on those things throughout the week leading up to the game. jfields@dentonrc.com, By Brooke Colombo Coach Napier has 2 sons Noah (14) and Marine Adam Napier (20) and teaches at Effingham College and Careers Academy. Grinton currently resides in Greensboro. You may review an electronic copy of the packet by clicking the plus sign (+). End of the 2nd nine weeks is Jan 9th. 0:36. We knew we had a good team, and the kids never wavered during those two close losses. To join the mailing list, click here. LaGrange. Before coming to Plano, he was the Co-Offensive Coordinator, Head Offensive Line Coach & Strength Coordinator at Grapevine H.S. Mike Morano. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. All-District 9-4A Girls Basketball Team. These young men have shown a tremendous amount of commitment, resiliency and buy-in to the program that our staff brought in from day one. His older brother, Billy, is Floridas head coach and got a good win Saturday at Texas A&M. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, A long time coming: No. He served as the running backs and quarterbacks coach from 2012-14. Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Backs) Gerald Harrison: Defensive Tackles Coach/Director of Operations/Pro Liaison gharrison@scsu.edu (803) 533-3943 (803) 533-3943 (803) 536-8718 Chris Parrott: Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Assistant) Zach Edmunds: Assistant Football Coach (Running Backs) Published 1:51 pm Thursday, March 17, 2022. Absolutely tough draw getting those guys in the first round. Hawks Season Concludes with Loss to UMHB. Deny of Credit can be found on the student report card by a denote of a *F (star F). What are the biggest takeaways for you from the Troup victory? LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - LaGrange High School didn't have to search far to find its next head football coach as the Gators elected to promote assistant coach Marrico Wilson. 706-880-8642. jcraft@lagrange.edu. Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach/Director of Football Operations. Kevin Patterson - Assistant Coach. Coach Walker coached at Sandy Creek High School from 1999 to 2016. Westberg was promoted to Offensive Coordinator for the 2015 season and served as interim Head Coach for the spring of 2016. Report cards will be issued on Jan 17th. SPRING FORWARD - DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS! Weve had a playoff mentality from that game on, and we were able to find a way to win in several big games to finish the regular season., 3. You may begin recovery and pay before the deadline. Huntingdon. Why wait until next week to get help. This is not a "POP IN" event. In addition, all excuses for attendance should be brought in AP office no later than 3 days after missed days. Its weird not being able to have spring practice and work out with them, but everybody in the state of Georgia and the country is doing this, so its not like were at a disadvantage, Neighbors said. La Grange is a great community; theyve had a ton of success in all sports and theres potential to continue that success, Cooper said. We say it all the time when we talk about responding to adversity, that we have to keep our composure and stay the course when things dont go your way. Are you have trouble in your classes? Grinton started his Coaching Career at Greensboro College in 2015 where he served as a Defensive Assistant and coached theoutside linebackers. Work keys will be Jan 19th - 23rd for all seniors. We won't share it with anyone else. His love for his players, his integrity and his desire to compete were some of the things that inspired all of us to decide to follow his footsteps into a coaching career. Steven Humphrey - Assistant Coach Greg Westberg - Assistant Coach/Operations, 7101 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro, NC 27455. 6:00 PM CST. Attendance Recovery will begin on Jan 23rd - Mar 10th. His wife Crystal is a teacher at Rincon Elementary. It was something I cant pass up.. Deadline is May 1st. What kind of coaches father was he? Our region has been extremely tough this year. Watch out for deadlines! Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. Click on the plus sign (+) for more information. What are your thoughts about them and having to play such a good team to open the playoffs? Drew Hoff. Providing quality education for all students. hoffdr@uwplatt.edu. Montgomery, AL. Keymani Reese, SR, McMain. High school football should be a positive, memorable experience for all involved. Senior Academic Success and College Signing Day will be May 3rd, 10 am. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Neighbors will also be LaGranges recruiting coordinator, and hes eager to help the players find a college home. Course Selection for the 2023-24 School Year. Cooper led Ponder for the last two seasons after his March 2021 hiring, posting a 7-13 overall record in that span. Weve had a 1-0 mindset every week coming off the Whitewater game. Football - LaGrange Athletics Official Home of LaGrange College Athletics Recruit Me Football Home Schedule Roster Coaches More+ Football Wes Dodson Head Football Coach footballrecruiting@lagrange.edu Tony Talbert Defensive Coord./Recruiting Coord. . Job Posting for Assistant Coach, Football at LaGrange College Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, the Assistant Football Coach, will provide leadership and guidance with all aspects of the intercollegiate men's football program. Published 11:17 am Friday, April 24, 2020. - The St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office charged a Clay High School teacher for his role in the dissemination of matter harmful to minors, child solicitation and child . After spending one season at Mount Zion, Neighbors was invited to join the LaGrange program, and he jumped at the opportunity. There was a problem saving your notification. footballrecruiting@lagrange.edu Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. It's time to CELEBRATE YOU! bcolombo@dentonrc.com, Stranger walks into unlocked home in Denton; resident pushes him out, Denton man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 7-year-old boy, By Juan Betancourt Napier became a head coach for the first time in 2020. Ive had a lot of success with that, and hopefully Ill be able to bring that over here.. We say it all the time when we talk about responding to adversity, that we have to keep our composure and stay the course when things dont go your way. That starts with a very good Burke County team. We also won the turnover battle, and in big games thats critical. It takes a tremendous amount of focus, attention to detail and preparation to win big games, and we felt like our guys really focused on those things throughout the week leading up to the game. NO Nicknames please. What would he make of all that his sons have so recently accomplished? The program began each of the last two seasons strong with 3-0 starts before rough patches in district play derailed promising starts. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), LaGrange Academy wins GIAA Class A girls basketball state championship, Mayor Pro Tem unsatisfied with LPD investigation into conduct at leadership retreat, Troup County Sheriffs Office Incident Reports for Period Ending March 4, Troup County Sheriffs Office Arrest Reports for Period Ending March 4. Grinton played his prep ball at R.J Reynolds where he helped the Demonsbecome theCPC Champions with an impressive 11-1 record as a starter and leader of the defense in 2009. Granger pride is something that our people put a tremendous amount of emphasis on, so restoring that pride in our program now and the direction we are headed in is critical for our future as we continue to build LaGrange back into a consistent winner. Staff Writer We also won the turnover battle, and in big games thats critical. The Scholarship tab on our school's website can be located by clicking QUICKLINKS at the TOP of the page. Coach Pardue will begin his tenure at Springwood School on Monday, March 21, 2022. Please begin your purchase by Dec 15th. Arlington High School Profile; Staff Resources" AHS Remote Network Access Login; Barracuda Email Quarantine (New) . Mrs. Viltz is a LaGrange graduate. Stop by before school and during lunch! Earned commission through Marquette University in 1997. A familiar face will be a part of LaGrange Highs new-look coaching staff. Student will need laptops. What allowed you to rally and get in the playoffs? Grinton also helped ramrod the special teams unit. I told the team Friday night the importance of being able to move on. Parents who have questions concerning their child and plan of study are encouraged to contact our counselors via email (as linked below) or via phone. These young men have shown a tremendous amount of commitment, resiliency and buy-in to the program that our staff brought in from day one. Football Staff LaGrange Football Staff Players (9) Staff (4) Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. 1. Ogbanga played football at LaGrange High School and graduated from the school in 2005, and he made it clear that he is overjoyed to be back and wants to restore the program he loves back to prominence. His love for his players, his integrity and his desire to compete were some of the things that inspired all of us to decide to follow his footsteps into a coaching career. Her degree is in Human Service Management & she attained her Master of Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. High around 65F. Troup High School won football Region Championships in 1972, 1986 and 1987. Baseball. Staff Directory; Sports Information; Student-Athlete Advisory Committee . ATHLETICS DIRECTOR Matt Kates, Athletic Director katesm@lgisd.net Office Phone: 979-968-7018 Leslie Coltrain, Girls Athletic Coordinator leslie.coltrain@lgisd.net Office Phone: 979-968-4800 LGISD Home Sporting Event ONLINE TICKETS LaGrange is 25-9 in three Me and Matt are good friends. Hes sending me videos of him chopping down trees. They are sons of Bill Napier, a longtime football coach in northwest Georgia who passed away in 2017 after a long battle with ALS. Antoine Prather. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Former Hawk Austin Armstrong Named to Florida Gators Coaching Staff. Pardues coaching career began in 1985 at Fayette County High School in Fayetteville, in football and baseball. Clifton led a high-powered offense that averaged 44.6 points per game as he threw for 4,254 yards and 41 touchdowns, adding a team-high 534 rushing yards and 14 more scores. I cant help but think about him in Heaven looking down on all of us and being extremely happy. Along with heading the JVGrinton will help with linebackers and special teams on Friday nights. Kentucky currently has five players from LaGrange on its roster - senior cornerback Randall Burden, senior safety Mychal Bailey, sophomore defensive tackle Tristian Johnson, sophomore kicker and. Napiers younger brother, Kurt, became a head coach this season at Murray County and got his first victory Friday in a rebuilding program. All TIME and MONEY is due by Mar 10th. We appreciate all the support we receive from. Ponder head football coach Kyle Cooper is set to become La Granges new athletic director and football coach, he confirmed to the Denton Record-Chronicle on Saturday morning. Upcoming Events Results. Year 7A 6A 5A 4A 3A 2A A Private A Public; 2016: Grayson: Valdosta: Rome: Cartersville: Cedar Grove: Benedictine: ELCA: Macon County: 2017: North Gwinnett: Lee County . 1. Retired in 2017 in the Rank of Lieutentant Colonel. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. . Served on Active Duty for over 25 years. Football. 4 LSU dominates Georgia; advances to SEC semifinal, No. This would be a great chance for you to obtain working skills towards your future careers or gain knowledge in areas they may be interested in. LaGrange High School, home of the Grangers, is a public high school located in LaGrange, Georgia. They have two children, Morgan Tomberlin, an administrative nurse at Emory Clark Holder Clinic, and Chas Pardue, a teacher and coach at Dunbar High School in Lexington, KY. Mart Grinton- Defensive Coordinator/Strength &Conditioning Coordinator. Me and him have a really good relationship, and I know he was jacked when I got the job, and Im jacked to work with him. Congratulations to Joelle Grayson, LaGrange High's Student of the Year!!! Youve got a tough draw for a No. What was the mindset of the team, or the message of coaches, after losing two tough back-to-back games to Whitewater and Starrs Mill in midseason that put your backs to the wall? . EASTON - As the Southeastern Regional and West Bridgewater High football teams gathered at midfield postgame for the Thanksgiving trophy ceremony, the two head coaches chose a game MVP . Lots of things exciting things have happened with you and your brothers professionally since he passed away. The Denton Record-Chronicle is offering high school sports fans a chance to read all of our content, not just sports, for $1 per month. 6,676 were here. McKenzie takes over for Corey. Troup High has produced many football standouts such as Mike Hart, Carl Whitfield, Tommy Cox, Tony Cox, Chris Burnette, Dino Stafford, Gary King, George Brewer and Charlie Flowers. Before teaching, she served as a 911 Dispatcher and worked as a Case Manager in region 5. HIGH SCHOOL COACHING STAFF. Flowers returned to coach at Troup High years later. He will not only bring his attention to detail and his love for developing student-athletes, but he will focus on mentoring our entire coaching staff. Im excited. Those seniors who score Silver or Higher will be recognized at graduation. FOOTBALL : Head Varsity Coach. I want my kids to understand that its not about winning or losing. 1; Softball: Northshore, Haynes win Thursday; Baseball: Destrehan, Newman, St. Paul's, Hammond post wins Thursday Westberg Comes from Greensboro College where he joined the staff in 2011 coaching defensive backs and special teams. It was a big win for our program. All students are encouraged and asked to attend afterschool tutoring. After LaGrange High School, Pardue coached football at the University of Kentucky, East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg, and LaGrange College before retiring in 2018. Online Payment Center - LaGrange High School, Senior Information Needed (Acceptance Letters & Scholarship Offers), Scholarship, Scholarship, and Scholarships, Congratulations to LaGrange High Student of the Year - Joelle Grayson, TEACHER of the YEAR - Ms. Turieka McClendon, Subscribe to RSS Feed - Headlines & Features, PBIS Honor/Banner Roll Celebration - 3rd Nine Weeks, Student Wellness: Suicide and Crisis Hotline, LA High School Student Planning Guidebook, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). By John Fields Multiple combat deployments in the Middle East and South East Asia. Twitter: @coach_hoferFB. AT Birmingham Southern. Its a good opportunity, and Im fired up. Coach [Eric] Parker has done a great job there for several years, and he has another talented, well-coached team that we have to face Saturday. nelsonse@brevard.edu. Joe Namath, the football player, and Linda Evans, the actress, visited MAHS in May, 1978 while filming Avalanche Express. Cant say enough about our kids effort and toughness, both physical and mental, throughout the game., 2. Napiers younger brother, Kurt, became a head coach this season at Murray County and got his first victory Friday in a rebuilding program. La Grange High School 820 South Vail Street La Grange, TX 78945 Phone: 979-968-4800 Fax: 979-968-6744 The goal and expectation here is to compete for a state championship and get ready for a run in the playoffs. Pardue played on the offensive line at. Region Champions - 2005, 06, 09, 10, 13, 17, 18, University of Alabama - 2005 (Physical Education), Teacher - South Effingham HS (Government), South Effingham (3rd year), Lake Weir (3 years), LaGrange College (3 years), Head Weight Lifting Coach - Lake Weir (2 years), Defensive Coordinator - Lake Weir (2018-2019), Lake Weir's first playoff win in school history (2018), LaGrange College - 2017 (Master of Arts in Education), LaGrance College - 2013 (Bachelors of Arts in Politcial Science), * South Effingham (2nd), Jasper/Monticello (2 years), Upson-Lee (3 years), Lamar County (2 years), Columbus State University - 2015 (Masters in Art of Teaching), University of Central Missouri - 2013 (BS Mathematics), Wife:Audrey Long (2007) SEHS Healthcare Science Teacher, - Horn Lake - DL, Head Boys/Girls Powerlifting, - Lewisburg - OL, Head Boys/Girls Powerlifting, Head Boys/Girls Track, Head Boys/Girls Archery, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, - Rossview - Asst HC/OC/OL, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, FCA Sponsor, - Potts Camp - Head Football Coach, Head Boys/Girls Archery, - Lewisburg - Head Football Coach, FCA Sponsor, Ducks Unlimited Club Sponsor, University of Memphis - 2003 (PE & Health), Coaching Experience - 3rd year (South Effingham HS), Elon College (1 year), Kennesaw State University - 2019 - BS History, - Student Asst for Football Team (2016-2019), East Georgia State College - 2016 - General Studies, Children - Zach (25), Yhsaac (23), Moose (15), Bear (13), Teaching - World Geography, Economics (SEHS), 2007-2009 St. Norbert College - Green Bay, WI (DL Coach), 2017-2020 Ebenezer Middle School (Asst, HC), 2021-Current South Effingham High School (DFO, LB), Keller Graduate School of Management - 2009 (Masters in Public Administration), US Army Command and General Staff Graduate - 2010 (Strategic Military Studies), Georgia Southern - 2020 (Masters in Teaching), SEHS Head Wrestling Coach (2018 - present), Over 30 years of wrestling experinece (Canada, South Korea, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, New York, Kansas, and Georgia).