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Page 2B The Braselton News Wednesday, October 17, 2007 WORKING TRAFFIC Mill Creek’s Lenny Brooks (5) works his way through Forsyth Central’s defense. Brooks had three catches for 17 yards, including one touchdown Friday night. Photo by Brandon Reed. Football continued from page IB yards on 12 carries. Landis passed for 172 yards on 26 attempts, with 12 completions. Jon Hull led the team defensively, with three tack les and seven assists. “We had 350 yards of offense to their 97,” said Jarvis. “Their defense was putting pressure on us. And we knew they would, and we told our players we were going to have to have big plays. It’s harder to sustain a drive against a defense that blitzes as much as they do, but you also are given an opportunity to make big plays, and we did with that first pass play to Chris Avery that he returned for 73 yards or so to set up that first score. “After reviewing the film, I thought our offensive line pro tected very well all night with the blitzing they were doing. We had some situations where we had to have some kids step up and make some plays, and we just weren’t able to do it at certain times. At other times, we did have some kids make some big catches.” Big Win Jarvis was very quick to point out what an important victory this was for his team. “Our goal going into the season was to make the playoffs,” he said. “This team beating Forsyth Central is a huge win for us, as far as our goal. Forsyth Central is a good team, and the key is, to make the playoffs, you’ve got to beat teams that you feel that if it came down to tiebreakers or something like that, that you would hold the edge. “I’ve always felt four region wins can get you into the playoffs, so getting that fourth one was huge. It showed too, how much further our program has come within our kids’ psyche, in that to play as poorly as we did, we still had plays to win the football game.” Up Next Now the attention for Mill Creek shifts to Friday night, and their final home game. The Norcross Blue Devils come into Hoschton off of a 27- 3 win over South Forsyth. The Hawks hope to avenge last year’s 28- 14 loss to Norcross. Jarvis said his team is definitely facing a challenge against the Blue Devils. “They present a lot of problems for us athletically, as they do every team they play. When that hap pens, you don’t try to do too much with your kids. You solidify your game plan by executing. You’re not going to trick them and beat them. You just have to play solid and keep the ball away from them. Eliminate any mistakes, being off sides and procedures. Try to main tain control of the game through ball control.” Jarvis said that his team played extremely well against Norcross last year, which he hopes will help his kids enter Friday’s game with a little confidence. “We’ve got to change things up defensively to try to get a bead on what they’re doing offensively. Coming Up Mill Creek vs. Norcross, Frl, 7:30 p.m. Who: Mill Creek vs. Norcross Where: Hoschton When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Notes: The Hawks will try to pick up their fifth region win of the season. Norcross Quick Hits Head coach: Keith Maloof Last week: Norcross 27, South Forsyth 3 MILL CREEK 2007 SCHEDULE Aug. 31 Northview L, 21-7 Sept. 7 @ Dacula W, 10-7 Sept. 14 North Gwinnett L, 35-2 Sept. 21 @ Collins Hill W, 27-24 Sept. 28 South Forsyth W, 34-6 Oct. 5 @ North Forsyth W, 35-9. Oct. 12 Central Forsyth W, 16-0 Oct. 19 Norcross 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 @ Peachtree Ridge 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 @ Duluth 7:30 p.m. One thing about that team, they can score from anywhere on the field because of the talent they have. It puts a lot of pressure on you, but I’m sure our kids are up to the challenge.” Game time in Hoschton on Friday night is set for 7:30 p.m. Forecasts call for a 40 percent chance of scattered showers, with temperatures in the 60s at game time. Lady Hawks advance to area championship Mill Creek volleyball team to face Blue Devils Thursday will be big for the Mill Creek Lady Hawks vol leyball team, as they’ll face off against Norcross for the Area Championship. Mill Creek will be looking for a little revenge against the Blue Devils, after losing to them 22-25, and 11-25 in area tourna ment play on Saturday. It was the Lady Hawks only defeat in the tournament, which saw them twice defeat North Gwinnett. The first match was won 26-24, and 25-23. The sec ond victory was 25-20, 17-25, and 25-16. That moved Mill Creek to the matchup with Norcross, where they were defeated. Thursday’s championship match will be held at Norcross, at 5 p.m. NEED PRINTING? CALL 706-367-5233 FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CANCER, INFORMATION ON SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, CALL THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK 1-800-227-2345 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.CANCER.ORG Thursday, October 1 Sth -SPM Saturday, October 20th - 2 PM Saturday, October 20th - SPM $10/$29/$33 Sludanl and group discounts auailaBlt Classic^centeK Be impressed Mill Creek’s Saxton commits to VGA FUTURE BULLDOG Mill Creeks’ Amberlie Saxton says the decision to commit to the University of Georgia has taken a “load of pressure” off of her. Photo by Brandon Reed. BY BRANDON REED Mill Creek’s Amberlie Saxton will become a Bulldog after she leaves high school. Saxton, who is a junior this year, made a ver bal commitment this week to the University of Georgia’s softball program. Saxton, a two time All-County and All-State player, says Georgia made her the best offer. “I went to one of their scrimmag es, and I had a long time to think about the offer they made me,” she said. “Pretty much, it came down to, looking at the other colleges, who had the best offer, and how much playing time I would get. Georgia pretty much had the best offer, so I went with it.” Saxton, who was named Gwinnett County’s Player of the Year last year, says it feels good to have the pressure of the recruitment process off of her. “Oh, man, it takes off a load of pressure,” she said. “It feels amaz ing. Now, going to state, I don’t have to worry about it. I don’t have to think about who’s there, who’s watching, and how do I impress them. I can actually play loose, and just focus on what I’m doing, and going for that state champ ring.” Saxton currently leads the Hawks in slugging percentage, extra base hits, and RBIs. Head softball coach Kelly Murdock said Saxton is a gamer. “She has all the tools,” Murdock said. “She can hit for power, and for average. She has a great arm, and she has great range in the middle infield. “She is one of the best players in the state of Georgia, if not in the entire southeast I think.” Saxton said that with the pres sure now off, she can focus on hon ing certain aspects of her game. “I guess just keep working on fundamentals,” she said. “Til try to make sure I know what I’m doing with the game, and situations. I want to be able to be prepared for college. It’s a huge step up in com petition, so I’m going to have to get use to the intensity.” Saxton says there are several things that she’s learned as a part of Mill Creek’s program that she’ll take forward with her when she goes to UGA. “Coach Murdock has taught me so much about being a ball player, and being a good person,” Saxton said. “There are so many things. 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