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♦ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 2B DEMONS From page iB everywhere (on defense). The defensive front is all No. 30s, so you know they can run. “They don’t have any big guys who play up front, but they rely on penetration in trying to disrupt the offense. We have to do a good job of being fundamentally sound, not allow any penetration and get off the ball.” Even considering how good Warner Robins’ opponents have been, it seems unthink able that the Demons offense has not produced any points for two games in a row. Central Gwinnett, which sits in a sound region (8-AAAAA) with Parkview and Brookwood, completely blanked Warner Robins on its home turf last Friday 17-0. “We didn’t play funda mentally sound enough to beat a good team,” said Way. “There was nothing wrong with design or what we had going in. We just didn’t exe cute very intelligently on either side of the ball. If you don’t play well against good teams, you aren’t going to win. “It wasn’t from a lack of effort on our kids’ part. I thought we battled and played hard. We just made way too many fundamen BEARS From page iB last year, pretty easy. They looked like they corrected a lot of things. They have a lot of good things going for them with us coming into town. It’s going to be a hard-fought battle.” For Parkview, the game with Warner Robins was its first without a running back named Caleb King, ranked No. 3 at his position nation ally by Scout.com. Johnson’s said King’s transfer had to disrupt the Panthers’ plan ning at the start. “When you play that first ball game, you go in think ing one thing and come out thinking something else,” said Johnson. “For Parkview, I think they realized they needed to make some chang es.” For example, the coach said a split end/comerback was moved to running back and put in a new fullback. He said this new tailback adds a speed factor to the rush ing game that was lacking on Sept. 2. There were also two changes on the offensive line and two in the defensive lineup. “They didn’t play too bad on defense,” said Johnson. “They gave up the big play, the reverse for a touchdown and they had a broken cover age deal that Warner Robins got a long touchdown off of. But they made it tough for them to drive the football. They are big and strong, and it’s going to be tough to run the football on them. “We need our offensive fine to do a good job, block them some. We need to give Eric (O’Neal) and them some room to run. Our receivers are catching the ball pretty well. TOP From page iB top 10 are Wayne Perry High School Football i« wL Ml U The Right Station For News, Talk & Sports are teaming up. Listen to Brian Nash, Chris Kirby, and michael Felix for all of Perry High's football play by play action on 103.9. Pregame starts at 7:30 , 37988 tal mistakes. That’s what we’ve been concentrating on the last couple of days.” Sometimes, just pulling out the chalkboard and reminding players what blocking and tackling means is the solution. Sometimes, it’s making adjustments on who plays what position. Way said they are looking at some changes in order to find 22 starters who will get the job done. “Not to name any names, but we are looking at some different people at differ ent positions trying to find the right combination,” he said. The Demon defense is doing its part, giving up just the 17 points to the Knights. Way said it was a good game on that side for 3 and a half quarters until the last five minutes. “We missed a fourth-down opportunity on the 30-yard line, and that kind of took the wind out of our sails,” said Way. “They scored 10 points in the last five min utes. Up until that time, I thought we played pretty well on defense.” There’s still a watch on Demon senior quar terback Mark Wright Jr. He appeared to haved re injured the same knee that kept him out of the 2005 season when Warner Robins "When you play that first ball game, you go in thinking one thing and come out thinking something else." - Houston County headfootball coach Doug Johnson We need to stay balanced on offense and get some points. I think it’s going to be a low scoring game unless there are some turnovers involved. “Defensively, we have to limit them on the run. Against Union Grove they did throw some, but they got ahead. In the first drive they went 80 yards for a touch down, then they were able to play their game, more of a power run. They put you in a position where you have to do something you don’t want to do.” Houston County so far has been a good run-stop ping defense with its defen sive line and linebackers. Johnson said Parkview has a big offensive line that can knock anyone off the ball, and the running backs hit the holes hard. Friday will mark the sec ond start in a row at quar terback for Bears sophomore Jeff Thompson. Regular starter Martez King is still out with a sprained ankle, and Johnson is hoping he can get back in the flow next week when the Region 1- AAAAA season begins. Johnson said Thompson did a good job organizing things with the offensive huddle and calling plays at the line when Houston beat Berkmar at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. He only threw the football five times with three comple tions, and Johnson said there were few “busted” plays. But no up-and-coming foot Lawton, who is in sixth with a record of 10-8, Dave McKim, who resides in sev enth at 9-4, Jerome Kennedy, lost to Northside on Sept. 8. Wright was able to practice the week leading up to the Central Gwinnett trip, but was 3-for-ll and had an interception. “He moved pretty good and threw the ball well,” said Way. “We have to do a better job of getting open and catching it. We protected him pretty well, and a majority of the time he threw the ball where it needed to be thrown. “We just have to run routes more precisely and catch the ball when we get close to it.” So from a health stand point Warner Robins looks to be in good shape going into Friday’s action. So the question then remains about how urgent the team is to get a victory and how angry and intense the 1-2 record makes them. “Nobody’s happy being 1-2,” said Way. “Which is a good thing. If they were content with it, we’d be in trouble. (Monday) was the best practice we’ve had all year without a doubt. It car ried over into (Tuesday). It’s not from a lack of work or preparation that we haven’t been successful the last two games. “We just played two good teams and didn’t play well. Our attitude is still good, and we’re still trying to get better.” ball player in Georgia hears anything about Berkmar. He hears plenty about Parkview. “There’ll be a little more pressure on him this week,” said Johnson. “I’m sure Parkview understands that. I’m sure their coaches will tell their kids, ‘We need to get after him.’ But I think Jeff can handle it.” In fact, this is not the first meeting between Houston County and Parkview, only the first in the regular sea son. Two years ago, the Bears and Panthers met in the state quarterfinal round with Parkview winning 20-10. Trailing 14-3, Houston had the football on the Panther 12-yard-line in the fourth quarter but lost a fumble. Lowndes would beat the Panthers in the 5A champi onship tilt 17-14. “They had a lot of good players,” said Johnson. “They had a defensive end who’s over at Auburn, a big offensive tackle who signed somewhere, a tight end who signed somewhere ... I think one of them went to Virginia Tech. They had two DBs who signed. “I don’t know if they are as strong as that team (this year). When you come within three points of winning it all ... I think they were 14-1 and Lowndes was 15-0. This team can get better and has gotten better in three weeks. They’re probably chomping at the bit for us to get in there.” who is eighth at 6-9, John Rackley, who is ninth at 5.5- 6.5 and Chuck Poole, who is 5-10.5. SPORTS Warner Robins Bowling results Through weak ending Sunday Bold Cup Bowling Center, Russell Parkway ■ Kibbles & Bits High Scores: Donnie Harvey 246- 641; James Hoffmann 221-623; Dustin Andrews 185-510; Leah Tinsley 179-504; Matthew Adams 268-738; Jeffrey Craig 192; Terry Shofner 470; Stacy Thompson 134-377; Shana McCarley 123; Nikki Wease 284 ■ Fellowship League High Scores: Ricky Schnable 232; Kyle Hering 207-554; Mac Angley 533; Mariella Schnable 181- 460; Christy Williams 174; Faye Schnable 460 ■ Morning Glory High Scores: Anita Barker 203; Betty Rozier 185; Jennie Lackey 523; Amy Saulmon 520 Grandma s Tea Party & Company High Scores: Carolyn O'Rourke 195; Linda Smith 186-463; Brenda Bridedolph 471 ■ Ladies Church High Scores: Debbie Boggero 223-519; Terrie Robison 174; Pat Polk 421 ■ Kings and Queens High Scores: ET Stanley 227; James Humphreys 220; Bobby Morgan 621; Troy Bell 598; Lori Sato 202; Leah Tinsley 191; Evelyn Shimek 567; Devona Zodun 540 ■ Tuesday Men's Handicap High Scores: Tim Chapman 255; Brian Robison 252-636; Troy Bell 599 ■ Moose-ette High Scores: Susan Dart 166-451; Trish Ellis 165-445 ■ Parkway Senior Wonders Results of the GaSports.com Football Coaches Poll for the week beginning Monday Class A 1 Bowdon 2 Emanuel County Institute 3 Turner County 4 Lincoln County 5 Hawkinsville 6 Wilcox County 7 Clinch County 8 Commerce 9 Dooly County 10 Social Circle Class AA 1 Charlton County 2 Buford 3 Dublin 4 Greater Atlanta Christian SWING From page iB the tournament. The drawing will be held Oct. 27. The Georgia State m iiuuuuupg AkfJ pnOOOOLJQL (.A|( HOUSTON COUNTY Vffl> HIGH SCHOOL WM m YARD SALE/ )| I// fe) CAR WASH "uvrTV Saturday, September Houston 9 q County High I Parking Lot High Scores: Norman Ott 243- 581; Marvin Barnhart 234; Charles Tucker 601; Maria Branch 200- 554; Marge Riley 171-489 ■ Town and Country High Scores: Conal Jackson 257- 749; Corey Jackson 247; Matt Dillard 667; Debra Stefan 221; Ann Roller 213-603; Lori Phillips 600 ■ Coca Cola Sport Classic High Scores: Mike Mathes 243; Ben Johnson 236; Jimmy Yoder 587; Bill Amaral 586 ■ Mixed Misfits High Scores: Dallas Land 237- 642; Eric Dalton 236-646; Bobby Morgan 244-684; Lori Sato 213- 573 ■ Wednesday Night Scratch Doubles High Scores: Joe Rutherford 232- 648; Rick Fortin 221 -584 ■ Harris-N-Lynn High Scores: Bill Haberin 235- 636; Leon Lynn 218-618; Christine Harman 203-491; Jan Daniell 199- 542 ■ Thursday Men's Commercial High Scores: Skip Roberts 279; George Radcliff 255; B.J. Wynn 672; Corey Jackson 655 ■ Russell Junior/Senior High Scores: Mark Petit 210-606; Joshua Callaway 183-531; Lynnea Zwally 191-530; Courtney Mane 165-442 Bold Cup Bowling Center, North Houston ■ Sunday Delights High Scores: Jimmy Mauron 289- 689; Dameon Vaughn 229; Harrell Hampton 603; Vernice Hobbs 187- 487; Ellen Hampton 178-484 ■ Senior Mixed Fall High Scores: Bill Henderson 186; Lamar Pipkin 186; Dick Riley 5 Fitzgerald 6 Calhoun 7 Lovett 8 Mclntosh County Academy 9 Greene County 10 Westside, Augusta Class AAA 1 LaGrange 2 Carrollton 3 Stephens County 4 Chamblee 5 Peach County 6 Thomson 7 Gainesville 8 Cartersville 9 Shaw 10 Cairo 10 Carver, Columbus Class AAAA 1 Northside Park Golf Course website also provides detailed infor mation on each of the eight golf courses located at a state park, including daily rates, golf packages and course sta tistics. HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL 185-512; Henry Owens 499; Jan Wenner 178; Marge Riley 171-479; Nina Smith 465 ■ Gold Cup’s Finest High Scores: Carolyn Helmick 216-602; Angie Stella 211-587 ■ Wednesday Wonders High Scores: Rodney Mines 232-583; Tony Carter 202-543; Lisa Maloney 198-573; Carolyn Hildenbrand 194-543 ■ Happy Hour High Scores: Joe Pallini 158-275; Ruth Ann Neil 152-291; Russell Dorsey 275 Robins Air Force Bass ■ Women’s Lib High Scores: Laurie McAlister 207- 541; Nita Ham 192; April Mitchell 512 ■ Charity League High Scores: Christopher Davis 259-699; David McClellan 257; Tony Colbert 637; Maria Branch 188-500; Tye Tyquiengco 151-399 ■ osc High Scores: Chris McDaniel 199- 524; Barb Bauman 197; Nan Luna 499 ■ Tuesday Night Peterson Point High Scores: Jerry Dudley 289- 689; Carey Carter Jr. 256-681; Louis Puryear 256; Mike Butler 256 ■ Intramurals High Scores: Todd Manning 278- 733; Mike Butler 221-629; Lynn Radle 209-567; Tez Chan 199-574 ■ Early Friday Mixed High Scores: Andy Lethco 278- 743; Bob Chamblin 254-704; Carolyn Helmick 213-533; Renee Lethco 201; Dorothy Diaz 524 You can also visit them on their • website at www.wrba.org 2 Griffin 3 Tucker 4 Dacula 5 Baldwin 6 Dalton 7 Statesboro 8 Westside, Macon 9 Creekside 10 Marist Class AAAAA 1 Lowndes 2 Tift County 3 Roswell 4 Camden County 5 Colquitt County 6 Norcross 7 North Gwinnett 8 Harrison 9 Central Gwinnett 10 Coffee Char-Broiled Sizzling Steaks JHBAAK jlamAmV HHDIUI' m-mrr 37t0S