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2B Wednesday, December 19, 2018
The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com
SPORTS
Bowl glance
Saturday’s games
Celebration Bowl
At Atlanta
N.C.A&T 24, Alcorn State 22
Cure Bowl
Orlando, Fla.
Tulane 41, Louisiana-Lafayette 24
New Mexico Bowl
Albuquerque
Utah State 52, North Texas 13
Las Vegas Bowl
Fresno State 31, Arizona State 20
Camellia Bowl
Montgomery, Ala.
Georgia Southern 23, Eastern
Michigan 21
New Orleans Bowl
Middle Tennessee (8-5) vs. Ap
palachian State (10-2), late
lliesdays game
Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl
UAB 37, Northern Illinois 13
Today’s game
Frisco (Texas) Bowl
San Diego State (7-5) vs. Ohio
(8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Thursday’s game
Gasparilla Bowl
At St. Petersburg, Fla.
Marshall (8-4) vs. South Florida
(7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Friday, Dec. 21
Bahamas Bowl
Nassau
Toledo (7-5) vs. FIU (8-4), 12:30
p.m (ESPN)
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Boise
Western Michigan (7-5) vs. BYU
(6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday, Dec. 22
Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl
Memphis (8-5) vs. Wake Forest
(6-6), Noon (ESPN)
Armed Forces Bowl
Fort Worth, Texas
Houston (8-4) vs. Army (10-2),
3:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Dollar General Bowl
Mobile, Ala.
Buffalo (10-3) vs. Troy (9-3), 7
p.m. (ESPN)
Hawaii Bowl
Honolulu
Louisiana Tech (7-5) vs. Hawaii
(8-5), 10:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Wednesday, Dec. 26
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl
Dallas
Boston College (7-5) vs. Boise
State (10-3), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Quick Lane Bowl
Detroit
Minnesota (6-6) vs. Georgia Tech
(7-5), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN)
Cheez-lt Bowl
Phoenix
California (7-5) vs. TCU (6-6), 9
p.m. (ESPN)
Thursday, Dec. 27
Independence Bowl
Shreveport, La.
Temple (8-4) vs. Duke (7-5), 1:30
p.m. (ESPN)
Pinstripe Bowl
Bronx, N.Y.
Miami (7-5) vs. Wisconsin (7-5),
5:15 p.m. (ESPN)
Texas Bowl
Houston
Baylor (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6), 9
p.m. (ESPN)
Friday, Dec. 28
Music City Bowl
Nashville, Tenn.
Purdue (6-6) vs. Auburn (7-5),
1:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Camping World Bowl
Orlando, Fla.
West Virginia (8-3) vs. Syracuse
(9-3), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN)
Alamo Bowl
San Antonio
Iowa State (8-4) vs. Washington
State (10-2), 9 p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday, Dec. 29
Peach Bowl
Atlanta
Florida (9-3) vs. Michigan (10-2),
Noon(ESPN)
Belk Bowl
Charlotte, N.C.
South Carolina (7-5) vs. Virginia
(7-5), Noon (ABC)
Arizona Bowl
TUcson, Ariz.
Arkansas State (8-4) vs. Nevada
(7-5), 1:15 p.m. (CBSSN)
Cotton Bowl Classic
Arlington, Texas
CFP Semifinal, Notre Dame (12-0)
vs. Clemson (13-0), 4 p.m. (ESPN)
Orange Bowl
Miami Gardens, Fla.
CFP Semifinal, Oklahoma (12-1)
vs. Alabama (13-0), 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Monday, Dec. 31
Military Bowl
Annapolis, Md.
Cincinnati (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech
(6-6), Noon (ESPN)
Sun Bowl
El Paso, Texas
Stanford (8-4) vs. Pittsburgh
(7-6), 2 p.m. (CBS)
Redbox Bowl
Santa Clara, Calif.
Michigan State (7-5) vs. Oregon
(8-4), 3 p.m. (FOX)
Liberty Bowl
Memphis, Tenn.
Missouri (8-4) vs. Oklahoma State
(6-6), 3:45 p.m. (ESPN)
Holiday Bowl
San Diego
Northwestern (8-5) vs. Utah (9-4),
7 p.m. (FS1)
Gator Bowl
Jacksonville, Fla.
NC State (9-3) vs. Texas A&M
(8-4), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Ihesday, Jan. 1
Outback Bowl
Tampa, Fla.
Mississippi State (8-4) vs. Iowa
(8-4), Noon (ESPN2)
Citrus Bowl
Orlando, Fla.
Kentucky (9-3) vs. Penn State
(9-3), 1 p.m. (ABC)
Fiesta Bowl
Glendale, Ariz.
LSU (9-3) vs. UCF (12-0), 1 p.m.
(ESPN)
Rose Bowl
Pasadena, Calif.
Washington (10-3) vs. Ohio State
(12-1), 5 p.m. (ESPN)
Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD
Riverside Military
wins on late 3-pointer
Associated Press
SIGNING
■ Continued from 1B
That doesn’t surprise long
time Santa Ana (California)
Mater Dei coach Bruce Rol-
linson, whose program has
six of the nation’s top 350
senior prospects according
to composite rankings of
recruiting sites compiled by
247Sports.
Rollinson, the high school
coach for current Southern
California quarterback J.T.
Daniels and receiver Amon-
Ra St. Brown, said many
seniors want to sign now
because they’re tired of the
recruiting process. Other
seniors might feel pres
sure to get it over with now
because so many of their
classmates are already sign
ing early.
“Right now statistically
I’m hearing anywhere from
80-85 percent of the top
players are going to sign
Wednesday,” Rollinson said.
“Well, if I’m a parent, I’m
looking at that and saying
we’d better be careful here,
get signed and lock down
this scholarship and not take
our chances with a pool of
15 percent or 20 percent of
the scholarships that are still
available.”
The arrival of a Decem
ber signing period created
uncertainty in last year’s
recruiting cycle because
nobody knew just how many
seniors would end their
college selection process
before the winter holidays.
Now they have a
Transactions
BASEBALL
COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE—Announced the
resignation of executive vice president Chris
Park, effective Dec. 31.
American League
KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Designated INF/
OF Rosell Herrera for assignment. Agreed to
terms with OF Terrance Gore on a one-year
contract and with OF Bubba Starling, 1B Samir
Duenez and RHP Jason Adam on minor league
contracts.
TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP
Lance Lynn on a three-year contract.
National League
CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with INF
Daniel Descalso on a two-year contract.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms
with 1B Matt Adams on a one-year contract.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
NBA — Fined Toronto coach Nick Nurse
$15,000 for public criticism of officiating and
Atlanta G Kent Bazemore $10,000 for throwing
the ball into the stands.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Assigned F Okaro
White to Capital City (NBAGL). Signed G Chas-
son Randle from Capital City.
National Football League
ARIZONA CARDINALS — Released LB Jonathan
Anderson and CBs Dontae Johnson and Quinten
Rollins. Signed CBs Chris Jones and Deatrick
Nichols from the practice squad. Re-signed CB
Jonathan Moxey to the practice squad.
ATLANTA FALCONS — Placed RB Ito Smith on
injured reserve. Waived WR Julian Williams
from the practice squad. Signed RB Jeremy
Langford from the practice squad and WR
Christian Blake and 0L Chris Durant to the
practice squad.
BUFFALO BILLS — Placed RB Marcus Murphy
on injured reserve. Signed WR Victor Bolden
from San Francisco’s practice squad.
CINCINNATI BENGALS — Placed LB Malik
Jefferson on injured reserve. Signed LB Chris
Worley from the practice squad and S Chris
Cooper to the practice squad.
CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed 0L Kyle Friend
to the practice squad.
GREEN BAY PACKERS — Placed RB Aaron
Jones on injured reserve and TE Ethan Wolf
on the practice squad injured list. Signed WR
Allen Lazard from Jacksonville’s practice squad
and DL Eric Cotton and CB D.J. Killings to the
practice squad.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Placed LB Skai Moore
and DT Al Woods on injured reserve. Signed
S J.J. Wilcox. Signed LB Tegray Scales to the
practice squad.
OAKLAND RAIDERS — Placed G Gabe Jackson
on injured reserve. Waived LB Emmanuel
Lamur. Signed DB Rico Gafford and DT Gabe
Wright from the practice squad.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Placed CB Ahkello
Witherspoon on injured reserve. Signed DB
Tyvis Powell to a one-year contract.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Placed G Jordan
better idea.
“I think all of us coaches
would tell you it surprised
us that so many kids wanted
to get it done and signed in
December,” Texas coach
Tom Herman said.
The change in the recruit
ing calendar has forced most
programs to adjust. That
includes offering prospects
earlier and getting more of
them on campus for official
visits in the spring.
Once this early signing
period has ended, most
teams will only be pursu
ing a few more high school
seniors while shifting their
attention to the sophomore
and junior classes.
“The way you go about
your business has totally
changed,” Texas A&M
coach Jimbo Fisher said.
Coaches aren’t the only
ones adapting. ESPN has
altered its recruiting cover
age based on what happened
during the first year of the
early signing period.
Last year, ESPNU aired
two hours of coverage on the
first day of the early signing
period and two more hours
on the final day. Because
so much of the action dur
ing last year’s early sign
ing period occurred on the
opening day, ESPN will
have five hours of cover
age this Wednesday — two
hours on ESPN2 and three
on ESPNU.
There could be a little
more suspense with this
early signing period, as
Rivals director of recruit
ing Mike Farrell said more
high-level recruits entered
Scarbrough from Jacksonville’s practice squad.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Placed TE Alan
Cross and S Justin Evans on injured reserve.
Signed TE Donnie Ernsberger from the practice
squad.
TENNESSEE TITANS — Placed CB Logan Ryan
on injured reserve. Signed CB Kenneth Durden
from the practice squad and LB Gimel President
to the practice squad.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Placed CB Joshua
Holsey on injured reserve. Signed DB Harlan
Miller. Signed DB Alex Carter, RB Russell
Hansbrough and WR Montay Crockett to the
practice squad.
Basketball/college
Men’s Top 25
Ihesday’s results
1. Kansas (9-0) vs. South Dakota. Next: at No.
18 Arizona State, Saturday.
2. Duke (10-1) beat Princeton 101-50. Next: vs.
No. 12 Texas Tech, Thursday.
3. Tennessee (8-1) did not play. Next: vs.
Samford, Wednesday.
4. Michigan (11 -0) did not play. Next: vs. Air
Force, Saturday.
5. Virginia (9-0) did not play. Next: at South
Carolina, Wednesday.
6. Nevada (11-0) did not play. Next: vs. Akron,
Saturday.
7. Auburn (9-1) did not play. Next: at N.C. State,
Wednesday.
8. Gonzaga (9-2) atTexas-Arlington. Next: vs.
Denver, Friday.
9. North Carolina (8-2) did not play. Next: vs.
No. 19 Kentucky, Saturday.
10. Michigan State (9-2) did not play. Next: vs.
Oakland, Friday.
11. Florida State (9-1) did not play. Next: vs.
North Florida, Wednesday.
12. Texas Tech (10-0) did not play. Next: vs. No.
2 Duke, Thursday.
13. Virginia Tech (9-1) did not play. Next: vs.
N.C.A&T, Wednesday.
14. Buffalo (10-0) at Syracuse. Next: at No. 20
Marquette, Friday.
15. Ohio State (10-1) beat Youngstown State
75-56. Next: vs. UCLA, Saturday.
16. Wisconsin (9-2) did not play. Next: vs.
Grambling State, Saturday.
17. Mississippi State (9-1) did not play. Next:
vs. Wofford, Wednesday.
18. Arizona State (8-2) did not play. Next: vs.
No. 1 Kansas, Saturday.
19. Kentucky (8-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 9
North Carolina, Saturday.
20. Marquette (8-2) vs. North Dakota. Next: vs.
No. 14 Buffalo, Friday.
21. Houston (10-0) did not play. Next: vs. Utah
State, Thursday.
22. Indiana (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. Central
Arkansas, Wednesday.
23. Iowa (8-2) vs. Western Carolina. Next: vs.
Savannah State, Saturday.
24. Furman (12-0) did not play. Next: at LSU,
Friday.
25. Nebraska (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. Cal
State Fullerton, Saturday.
December undecided than
at this time a year ago. Seven
of Rivals’ top 14 senior pros
pects remain uncommitted.
There’s also a new wrin
kle. Barton Simmons, the
247Sports director of scout
ing, said some players plan
to sign this week but want to
keep their decisions secret
until they announce their
plans at upcoming high
school all-star games.
“We’ll see if that’s feasible
for them, whether they can
keep it quiet or if it’s going to
leak,” Simmons said.
Alabama leads the
247Sports Composite team
standings and is followed
in order by Georgia, Texas
A&M, LSU and Oregon.
Simmons said the team
standings probably won’t
change dramatically by the
end of the week, though he
mentioned Tennessee (cur
rently 16th), Michigan (9th),
Florida (21st) and Southern
California (28th) as teams
that could make a move.
Nearly all those teams
will have signed most of
their classes by the end of
the week.
“Teams have just moved
the goalposts up,” Simmons
said. “They’ve effectively
reassessed where the finish
line is - and they’re calling
the finish line December.
Obviously if there’s more
work to be done in January,
you do it and there’s going
to be some guys you have to
keep on chasing, but most
programs are (working)
toward making this early
signing period the one where
they lock everybody up.”
Basketball/NBA
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W
L
Pet
GB
Toronto
23
9
.719
—
Philadelphia
20
12
.625
3
Boston
18
11
.621
3 1 / 2
Brooklyn
14
18
.438
9
New York
9
23
.281
14
Southeast Division
W
L
Pet
GB
Charlotte
14
15
.483
—
Orlando
14
15
.483
—
Miami
13
16
.448
1
Washington
12
19
.387
3
Atlanta
7
23
.233
7 1 /2
Central Division
W
L
Pet
GB
Milwaukee
20
9
.690
—
Indiana
20
11
.645
1
Detroit
14
14
.500
5 1 /2
Cleveland
8
23
.258
13
Chicago
7
24
.226
14
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
W
L
Pet
GB
Dallas
15
13
.536
—
Memphis
16
14
.533
—
Houston
15
14
.517
1 /2
San Antonio
16
15
.516
1 /2
New Orleans
15
16
.484
1 1 /2
Northwest Division
W
L
Pet
GB
Denver
20
9
.690
—
Oklahoma City 19
10
.655
1
Portland
17
13
.567
3 1 /2
Minnesota
14
16
.467
6 1 /2
Utah
14
17
.452
7
Pacific Division
W
L
Pet
GB
Golden State
21
10
.677
—
L.A. Lakers
18
13
.581
3
L.A. Clippers
17
13
.567
3 1 /2
Sacramento
16
14
.533
4 1 /2
Phoenix
7
24
.226
14
Monday’s Games
Milwaukee 107, Detroit 104
Phoenix 128, New York 110
Houston 102, Utah 97
Minnesota 132, Sacramento 105
Oklahoma City 121, Chicago 96
San Antonio 123, Philadelphia 96
Golden State 110, Memphis 93
Portland 131, L.A. Clippers 127
Tuesday’s Games
Cleveland 92, Indiana 91
Atlanta 118, Washington 110
Brooklyn 115, L.A. Lakers 110
Dallas at Denver, late
Today’s Games
Cleveland at Charlotte, 7 p.m.
New York at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
San Antonio at Orlando, 7 p.m.
Indiana at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
Phoenix at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
Brooklyn at Chicago, 8 p.m.
Detroit at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
New Orleans at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
Areeb Ahmad hit the
game winning 3-pointer with
four seconds left for River
side Military Academy in a
63-61 victory over Stratford
on Tuesday.
Khalid Duke led the
Eagles (10-2) with 21 points
and 11 rebounds. Also
chipping in, Shad Dabney
dropped 10 points and had
seven assists, while James
Seymour scored nine points.
On Friday, Riverside Mili
tary Academy faces Den
mark at 3 p.m. at Lakeview
Academy.
CHESTATEE BOYS
73, WHITE COUNTY 69:
Cam Gwyn finished with a
team-high 26 points and hit
six 3-pointers for the War
Eagles. Also for Chestatee
(10-3,3-2 Region 7-4A), Bren-
ton Nicholson scored 15
points and was 6 for 6 from
the foul line in the fourth
quarter. Will Cantrell tal
lied 14 points and had three
from beyond the 3-point line.
Jonah Bull (10 points) tied
his own single-game record
with 13 assists.
Next up, Chestatee hosts
Cherokee Bluff in the Lani-
erland tournament play-
in game at 7:30 p.m. on
Thursday.
LAKEVIEW ACADEMY
GIRLS 54, RABUN GAP
44: Jo Snyder led the Lady
Lions with 14 points, while
Savannah Kinsey added
Twice up by 17 points,
Georgia was staring at a two-
point lead against Oakland
with five minutes to go and a
nightmarish memory.
But the Bulldogs showed
signs of progress, pulling
away late for an 81-69 vic
tory on Tuesday night.
It was a reversal of Sat
urday’s 76-74 loss to No. 20
Arizona State when the Bull
dogs blew an 18-point lead.
Rayshaun Hammonds
and Nicolas Claxton
scored 17 points apiece for
NFL
Chargers put 7 on
Pro Bowl roster
The Los Angeles Chargers
placed seven players in the
Pro Bowl, including safety
Derwin James, one
of six rookies across
the league to make
the game.
James, a first-
round draft choice,
will be joined on
the AFC squad by
veteran quarter
back Philip Riv
ers, wide receiver
Keenan Allen, running back
Melvin Gordon, defensive
end Melvin Ingram, center
Mike Pouncey and special-
teamer Adrian Phillips for
the game, which will be
played Jan. 27 in Orlando.
James and Phillips are the
only starters, though.
Rivers is a backup to Kan
sas City’s Patrick Mahomes,
one of 29 first-time Pro
Bowlers.
That, of course, includes
all the rookies: James,
Giants running back Saquon
Barkley, Seahawks punter
Michael Dickson, Bron-
Pro Bowl rosters
At Camping World Stadium
Orlando, Fla.
(x-denotes starter)
AFC
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks: Tom Brady, New England;
x-Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City; Philip Rivers,
L.A. Chargers
Tight ends: Eric Ebron, Indianapolis; x-Travis
Kelce, Kansas City
Wide Receivers: Keenan Allen, L.A. Chargers
; Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh; x-Tyreek Hill,
Kansas City: x-DeAndre Hopkins, Houston.
Tackles: Eric Fisher, Kansas City; x-Taylor
Lewan, Tennessee; x-Alejandro Villanueva,
Pittsburgh
Guards: x-David DeCastro, Pittsburgh;
Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis; x-Marshal Yanda,
Baltimore
Running Backs: x-James Conner, Pittsburgh,
Melvin Gordon, L.A. Chargers; Phillip Lindsay,
Denver.
Centers: x-Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh; Mike
Pouncey, L.A. Chargers
DEFENSE
Defensive Ends: x-Myles Garrett, Cleveland;
Melvin Ingram, L.A. Chargers; x-J.J. Watt,
Houston
Inside/Middle Linebackers: Benardrick McKin-
11 points and six rebounds.
Also for Lakeview Academy
(7-1) Jackie Allen scored 10
points and had six assists,
while Sadie Thrailkill (10
rebounds) scored six.
Lakeview Academy faces
Loganville Christian Acad
emy at 1 p.m. on Wednesday
in the Providence Christmas
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RABUN GAP BOYS 82,
LAKEVIEW 73: Adam Cot
trell had 18 points and five
rebounds for the Lions (6-4).
Also in double figures, KJ
Millwood, Conley Millwood
and Arutro Varela all had
11 points, followed by Blake
McIntyre with 10 points and
six assists.
On Friday, Lakeview
Academy hosts Flowery
Branch in the Lakeview
Invitational at 4:30 p.m.
LANIER CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY GIRLS 51,
YOUNG AMERICANS
CHRISTIAN 26: Madison
Hughes had a team-high 12
points and five rebounds.
The Lady Lightning (3-3)
had a 25-4 lead at halftime
with Ashley Avery and
Reece Montgomery both
dropping eight points. Lead
ing in assists was Lexie Rob
ertson with six.
Lanier Christian Acad
emy will play in the
Lanierland Tournament
consolation bracket next
Friday at 8 a.m.
CEDAR SHOALS GIRLS
66, GAINESVILLE 57: Tia
the Bulldogs.
Claxton also had 13
rebounds and three blocks
while Hammonds added 11
rebounds for his first career
double-double.
Teshaun Hightower
chipped in with 16 points
and William Jackson II had
14 for Georgia (6-4).
Xavier Hill-Mais had 21
points and nine rebounds for
the Golden Grizzlies (4-8).
Jaevin Cumberland added
14 points and Braden Norris
had 13.
“Our team was down
after that loss the other
cos running back Phil
lip Lindsay, Indianapolis
guard Quenton Nelson
and Cleveland cornerback
Denzel Wads. Lindsay is an
undrafted player.
New England’s Tom
Brady is the other
AFC quarterback,
making it for the
14th time.
Noticeably miss
ing is the Colts’
Andrew Luck.
New Orleans,
led by quarterback
Drew Brees, Dallas
and Chicago paced
the NFC with five
players each. Brees is the
starter, backed up by Green
Bay’s Aaron Rodgers and
the Rams’ Jared Goff.
Buffalo, Oakland and
Tampa Bay had no Pro Bowl
selections.
Pittsburgh and Kansas
City each had six play
ers chosen, including such
first-timers as Steelers run
ning back James Conner
and Mahomes, both having
breakthrough years.
Cleveland has a first over
all draft choice in the game
— not Baker Mayfield, but
2017 top pick Myles Garrett
ney, Houston; x-C.J. Mosley, Baltimore
Interior Lineman: x-Geno Atkins, Cincinnati;
x-Jurrell Casey; Tennessee; Cameron Heyward,
Pittsburgh
Cornerbacks: Stephon Gilmore, New England;
x-Xavien Howard, Miami; x-Jalen Ramsey,
Jacksonville; Denzel Ward, Cleveland
Outside Linebackers: x-Jadeveon Clowney,
Houston; Dee Ford, Kansas City; x-Von Miller,
Denver
Free Safeties: X-Derwin James, L.A. Chargers;
Eric Weddle, Baltimore
Strong Safety: x-Jamal Adams, N.Y. Jets
SPECIALISTS
Punter: x-Brett Kern, Tennessee
Placekicker: x-Jason Myers, N.Y. Jets
Return Specialist: x-Andre Roberts, N.Y. Jets
Special Teamer: x-Adrian Phillips, L.A. Chargers
NFC
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks: x-Drew Brees, New Orleans;
Jared Goff, L.A. Rams; Aaron Rodgers, Green
Bay
Tight Ends: x-Zach Ertz, Philadelphia; George
Kittle, San Francisco
Wide Receivers: Davante Adams, Green Bay; x-
Julio Jones, Atlanta; Adam Thielen, Minnesota;
x-Michael Thomas, New Orleans
Tackles: x-Terron Armstead, New Orleans; x-
Tyron Smith, Dallas; Trent Williams, Washington
Guards: x-Brandon Brooks, Philadelphia; x-Zack
Shelton led the Lady Red
Elephants with 21 points,
followed closely by Tija
Blackwell with 19. Sadie
Roach scored 14 points for
Gainesville.
Gainesville plays East
Hall in the first round of
Lanierland at 3:30 p.m. Dec.
27.
BANKS COUNTY BOYS
58, MONTICELLO 54:
Pierce Martin led the Leop
ards in scoring with 21, also
adding three rebounds and
four steals. Carl Cleveland
had 18 point, eight boards,
three assists and a block,
while Dakota Orr scored
seven and grabbed 11
rebounds.
With the win, Banks
County moves to 6-4. Banks
County visits Buford on
Friday.
DAWSON COUNTY
GIRLS 58, LUMPKIN
COUNTY 55: Clemson
signee, Kaylee Sticker led
the Lady Tigers with 20
points in an overtime vic
tory against the local rival.
Also for Dawson County (7-3,
3-1 Region 7-3A), Anna Lowe
chipped in 11, while Ella
Siuta scored 10.
Dawson County hosts
Pickens at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Compiled by Diana Lewis
High school scores can be
reported by 10:30 p.m. each
night by calling 770-718-
3409 or email sports@
gainesvilletimes.com
night,” said Georgia coach
Tom Crean. “They went at
it the last two days. They
practiced hard and were
competitive.”
Jackson made four
3-pointers in the first half,
one shy of a career best. He
hadn’t hit a 3 since Nov. 21.
Crean credited better foot
work and the fact that Jack-
son was playing off the ball
more.
Jackson was averaging
just 2.9 points. His fourth
3-pointer with 10:44 to go
in the first half boosted the
Bulldogs to a 27-10 lead.
at defensive end.
“Football is a team game
and you can’t do it on your
own,” said Garrett, who
leads the Browns with 12 1 / 2
sacks. “I’m happy to be able
to share this experience with
Denzel because this honor
is really a testament to our
entire defense.”
Among the perennial AFC
choices returning to the
game are Houston DE J.J.
Watt, Pittsburgh WR Anto
nio Brown, Baltimore guard
Marshal Yanda and safety
Eric Weddle, Cincinnati DT
Geno Atkins and Denver LB
Von Miller.
“To get recognized by
your peers, the coaches and
the fans, it means a lot,”
Weddle said. “It’s always
special to put in the hard
work and to try your best
and then get recognized.
The Pro Bowl is something
I never take for granted,
and I’m pretty stoked about
it. Each year you just work
hard and try to play your
very best. To receive rec
ognition for what you do on
the field, even if it may not
show up in other areas, is
awesome.”
Martin, Dallas; Trai Turner, Carolina
Running Backs: Saquon Barkley, N.Y. Giants;
Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas; x-Todd Gurley, L.A. Rams
Centers: x-Alex Mack, Atlanta; Max Under;
New Orleans
Fullback: x-Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco
DEFENSE
Defensive Ends: Danielle Hunter, Minnesota;
x-Cameron Jordan, New Orleans; x-Demarcus
Lawrence, Dallas
Inside/Middle Linebackers: x-Luke Kuechly,
Carolina; Bobby Wagner, Seattle
Interior Lineman: x-Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia;
x-Aaron Donald, L.A. Rams; Akiem Hicks,
Chicago
Cornerbacks: x-Kyle Fuller, Chicago; Byron
Jones, Dallas; x-Patrick Peterson, Arizona;
Darius Slay, Detroit
Outside Linebackers: Anthony Barr, Minnesota;
x-Ryan Kerrigan, Washington; x-Khalil Mack,
Chicago
Free Safeties: x-Eddie Jackson, Chicago; Har
rison Smith, Minnesota
Strong Safety: Landon Collins, N.Y. Giants
SPECIALISTS
Punter: x-Michael Dickson, Seattle
Placekicker: x-Aldrick Rosas, N.Y. Giants
Return Specialist: x-Tarik Cohen, Chicago
Special Teamer: x-Cory Littleton, L.A. Rams
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Simmons on injured reserve. Signed RB Bo
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