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. During Grintons tenure at Greensboro College, he was a three-year starter. LaGrange College Athletics 601 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 800-593-2885 Privacy Policy, Official Home of LaGrange College Athletics, Rhodes College Tunica Fall Intercollegiate, Collegiate Conference of the South Championships, Collegiate Conference of the South Championship, Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, Assistant to the VP of Athletics/ Recreation Coordinator, Associate Director of Athletics/Head Softball Coach, Assistant Director of Athletics/Head Golf Coach, Athletic Trainer/Senior Woman Administrator, Assistant Director of Athletics/Corporate Partners & Community Relations, Assistant Director of Sports Information & Men's Lacrosse Assistant, Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Her degree is in Human Service Management & she attained her Master of Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. She believes that building a lasting, respectful relationship with her students will lead them to make better decisions in the future and it shows. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month Mrs. Shantel Viltz! For nearly 70 years the gymnasium at LaGrange, affectionately known as The Barn taken from the town's namesake in French, played host to countless conference battles, sectional finals, and championship games. I cant help but think about him in Heaven looking down on all of us and being extremely happy. . Special Collections Online Resources Newspapers Links 0members online Request account Search Georgia for . Please send college acceptance letter to michelle.evans@cpsb.org and Scholarship Offers to ashley.fancher@cpsb.org. 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Copyright 2023 KPLC. football is an excellent tool for teaching fundamental and important life skills. Any time you win a rivalry game, it helps bring validation to the process and work that youve had them committed to over the last several years. The Scholarship tab on our school's website can be located by clicking QUICKLINKS at the TOP of the page. Pardue played on the offensive line at. Assistant Director of Athletics/Corporate Partners & Community Relations. Todays interviewee is LaGrange coach Matt Napier, whose team defeated fourth-ranked and previously unbeaten Troup 38-34 last week in a must-win rivalry game for the Grangers to get into the playoffs out of Region 4-4A. List of Georgia high school football state champions - GHSFHA Arkansas Georgia South Carolina Tennessee Search Georgia for . Football / Coaching Staff District Our Schools South Effingham High Engaging learners for future success. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Staff Directory; Sports Information; Student-Athlete Advisory Committee . Error! This is Coach Chip Walker's second year at Newnan High School. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. My dad set the example on how to do things for our family. What are your thoughts about them and having to play such a good team to open the playoffs? Phone: (828) 641-0062 . The win was also big for our community. It just feels amazing, I remember just walking through the campus and it just brought back old memories said Ogbanga. Napier became a head coach for the first time in 2020. 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. Last season the Gators went 1-9, but before Ogbanga works on fixing the teams record, he first wants to focus on making his athletes great in life. Scoring silver or higher earns TOPS Tech Scholarship, even for CTU students! There was a problem saving your notification. 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. We grew and learned from those games to help us be put in the position we are now. 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? hoffdr@uwplatt.edu. Your dad raised a family of good coaches, leaving a great football legacy. jfields@dentonrc.com, By Brooke Colombo 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. Ponder's Kyle Cooper hired as La Grange's new athletic director, football coach. Our staff and players got an opportunity to show how we respond when that moment came for us. I cant begin to explain the kind of impact my father and mother had on all of us. Neighbors will be the offensive coordinator, and hell also be in charge of recruiting. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - In January it was announced that LaGrange had hired Idaibi Ogbanga to be the high schools next head football coach. A familiar face will be a part of LaGrange Highs new-look coaching staff. Ponder head football coach Kyle Cooper is set to become La Grange's new athletic director and football coach, he confirmed to the Denton Record-Chronicle on Saturday morning. What are the biggest takeaways for you from the Troup victory? Blame the warm weather, The Jolt: Busy, long day at the Georgia Legislature. Assistant Director of Athletics/Head Golf Coach. Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - In January it was announced that LaGrange had hired Idaibi Ogbanga to be the high school's next head football coach. Low 44F. Course selection sheet should be completed for only the grade you will be entering next school year. Email Us . 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? Location TBA at later date. 706-880-8642. jcraft@lagrange.edu. 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. His older brother, Billy, is Floridas head coach and got a good win Saturday at Texas A&M. Drew Hoff. What allowed you to rally and get in the playoffs? Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. 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. Ogbanga was previously an offensive coordinator at Southwood High School for two seasons and then a defensive coordinator for over five seasons at Peabody High School. Multiple combat deployments in the Middle East and South East Asia. footballrecruiting@lagrange.edu Happy about us not only as coaches, but hopefully as great fathers, husbands and men of God.. Reggie Wayne 'excited' to return as Colts' receivers coach. and we knew we had to win out to make it to the playoffs. But coaching, its all about relationships, and being able to work with somebody you see eye-to-eye with and mesh with, it makes it enjoyable. January 26, 2023. Beginning Feb 2, Counselors will begin to go into selective classroom to discuss course selection for the 2023-24 school year. Click on plus sign (+) for additional information. Scoreboard. In 1991, Pardue moved to LaGrange, coaching outside linebackers at LaGrange High School. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. During his 10 years as an NFL assistant, Turner has helped develop the Cardinals' Kyler Murray and Carolina's Cam Newton. We knew we had a good team, and the kids never wavered during those two close losses. In addition, all excuses for attendance should be brought in AP office no later than 3 days after missed days. Westberg resides in Greensboro with his wife Susanna. During his first season with the Grangers, they won the state championship and were declared national champions by USA Today. Congratulations to Joelle Grayson, LaGrange High's Student of the Year!!! SPRING FORWARD - DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS! Absolutely tough draw getting those guys in the first round. where he coached from 2015-2020. Westberg Comes from Greensboro College where he joined the staff in 2011 coaching defensive backs and special teams. Upcoming Events Results. He has over 30 years of experience. K'Myri Johnson, JR, McMain. 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. To join the mailing list, click here. Under his guidance at Greensboro College, quarterback Ryan Throndset led the USA South in passing in 2012 and was named to the All-Conference Team. During his first stint with LaGrange, Neighbors was the quarterbacks coach, and he worked closely with all-state player LaPerion Perry, who plays at the University of West Georgia. Westberg also helped the Lane College defense finish 15th in Division II in 2007.In addition to his college experience, he has had stops at North Brunswick High School in Leland, NC and Pulaski County High School in Pulaski, VA. As a wide receiver and defensive backs coach at Pulaski. Antoine Prather. Staff Writer Munich American High School (MAHS) was a Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) system school located in Munich, Germany, on Cincinnatistrasse. Afterschool tutoring program this Monday, January 9, 2023. All-District 9-4A Girls Basketball Team. And there are a lot of good rising ninth-graders and 10th-graders that are going to be really special players. 15 LSU completes comeback to defeat Loyola Marymount, Ninth-ranked Oakdale completes run to championship. LaGrange. The Effingham County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment practices based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap, as required by the 1972 Education Amendment. What kind of coaches father was he? 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. Napier became a head coach for the first time in 2020. Grinton attended Greensboro College where he earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, A long time coming: No. It took me a little bit because I enjoyed where I was. Members online Currently online (past five minutes) Members0 Guests9 Members currently online We grew and learned from those games to help us be put in the position we are now. Youve got a tough draw for a No. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2 Bronze stars for combat duty in Iraq, airborne and air assault qualified. What allowed you to rally and get in the playoffs? What are your thoughts about them and having to play such a good team to open the playoffs? Mr. Congratulation- Teacher of the Year! LaGrange College . What would he make of all that his sons have so recently accomplished? . JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. Find Us . We won't share it with anyone else. The news was. Report cards will be issued on Jan 17th. Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. Attendance Recovery begins promptly at 3:15 pm and ends at 5:15 pm. 1 Madison in playoff rematch, Police: Mans car shot at as he sat in driveway in far west Denton. Weve got a really good staff in place, and I think we can do some really good things.. Cant say enough about our kids effort and toughness, both physical and mental, throughout the game., 2. With his 12 year tenure as head coach, he led the Fighting Patriots to the playoffs 12 years in a row, won 6 Region Championships, and 3 State Championships . Our staff and players got an opportunity to show how we respond when that moment came for us. Its a good opportunity, and Im fired up. 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. Its been a great two years, its never easy to leave, but I am fired up to get started.. Attendance Recovery will begin on Jan 23rd - Mar 10th. Todays interviewee is LaGrange coach Matt Napier, whose team defeated fourth-ranked and previously unbeaten Troup 38-34 last week in a must-win rivalry game for the Grangers to get into the playoffs out of Region 4-4A. I have attached a flyer that has a QR Code in which you may download an application and return to us (City of Lake Charles City Hall, Department of Human Resources), if you are interested. Ive coached against [La Grange Superintendent] Coach McHazlett a few times and I know what kind of leader he is and Im excited to work with him and be a part of the La Grange community. Today's interviewee is LaGrange coach Matt Napier, whose team defeated fourth-ranked and previously unbeaten Troup 38-34 last week in a must-win rivalry game for the Grangers to get into the playoffs out of Region 4-4A. Mrs. Viltz is a LaGrange graduate. Tutoring we be from 3:15 till 4:15 Monday through Thursday weekly until March 30, 2023. LaGrange High School is part of the Troup County School System and has approximately 1300 students and 19 varsity sports. Success! They have a tough region with very good competition week in and week out, so we know they will be coming in with a great team. Laura Dodson. Baseball. Huntingdon. Effective February 1, 2020 the cost of an official transcript will be $5.00. LaGrange has great kids, we have wonderful kids here, and I want everybody to know that weve got great kids and thats the best way to show it is to show it through our football program. HIGH SCHOOL COACHING STAFF. Erik Westberg, a former NCAA Division II quarterback, enters his second season as Northern GuilfordHead Coach. 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. FOOTBALL : Head Varsity Coach. 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Neighbors was the running-backs coach at Callaway from 2016 to 2018, and he worked with D.J. LaGrange is 25-9 in three seasons under Napier after going 4-26 over the previous three seasons. Winds light and variable. 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. Coaching Staff - Villa Rica High 600 Rocky Branch Road, Villa Rica, Georgia 30180 PH: 770.459.5185 | FX: 770.459.2119 Athletic Directors Rick Sauls Athletic Director Bio Mr. Rick Sauls is the Athletic Director and an Assistant Principal at VRHS. We knew it would be when we saw the teams in the offseason, so we knew that we would have some really tough battles against these teams. Matt Neighbors, who was an assistant football coach at LaGrange in 2015, is returning to the school to join the staff that has been put together by new head coach Matt Napier. Caleb Ross, Ive known him since he was 8-years-old, Neighbors said. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). La Grange High School 820 South Vail Street La Grange, TX 78945 Phone: 979-968-4800 Fax: 979-968-6744 Phone: (828) 641-0506. Cooper takes over at La Grange for Matt Kates, who spent the last 13 years leading the program before resigning in January. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. Franklin Stephens - Head Coach -franklin.stephens@cobbk12.org Torrey Howard - Assistant Coach. Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach/Director of Football Operations. Arlington High School Profile; Staff Resources" AHS Remote Network Access Login; Barracuda Email Quarantine (New) . Kevin Patterson - Assistant Coach. Grinton currently resides in Greensboro. Pardue understands how to build a culture that teaches student-athletes how to achieve and perform at their highest level, said Lowrie McCown, Springwoods Head of School. Grinton also helped ramrod the special teams unit. Kyle Coopers son, Clifton, played his senior season as the Lions quarterback this fall. Earl Chambers Football Camps | at LaGrange College | LaGrange, Georgia Earl Chambers Football Camps Coaching Staff Kendall Todd | Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Kendall Todd is in his fifth season with the Panther coaching staff. 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. Published 1:51 pm Thursday, March 17, 2022. The City of Lake Charles is planning to hire approximately 40-60 summer Interns in various departments. What are the biggest takeaways for you from the Troup victory? Mike Morano. Check out the menu near the library's door. 2022 Football. E-Mail: rodney.walker@cowetaschools.net. Paul Sharr remains Ponders athletic director and will be on the hunt for the schools next head football coach. Me and Matt are good friends. Are you have trouble in your classes? Translate Users Home Athletics Football Coaching Staff - / 1 Nathan Clark - HC Wife - Mary Lee Clark Children - Lucy (7), Maggie (3) Teaching - South Effingham HS (Weights) Coaching Experience - 17 years Served on Active Duty for over 25 years. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated), South Effingham (3 seasons), Lee County (6 years), Peach County (8 years). 8 Ponder upsets No. Site Map. November . For more information, please see your counselor. They have a tough region with very good competition week in and week out, so we know they will be coming in with a great team. I cant help but think about him in Heaven looking down on all of us and being extremely happy. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Hourly Local Weather Forecast, weather conditions, precipitation, dew point, humidity, wind from Weather.com and The Weather Channel Click on the plus sign (+) for more information. 4 LSU dominates Georgia; advances to SEC semifinal, No. We wanted to celebrate this win, but I also told them about the tradition of LaGrange High football. Before coming to Plano, he was the Co-Offensive Coordinator, Head Offensive Line Coach & Strength Coordinator at Grapevine H.S. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. teacher (Leap Connect), and the head girls Softball coach. Transportation is NOT PROVIDED. LaGrange High School, home of the Grangers, is a public high school located in LaGrange, Georgia. Under his tutelage, First Team defensive tackle selection James Lee tied the all-time single season school record for tackles for loss with 18. Todd Holcomb has been a contributor to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1985. . Why wait until next week to get help. 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. 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. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Bob Rankl: Head Football Coach ranklr@alfred.edu (607) 871-2302 (607) 871-2302: Brady Bonacquisti Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Newnan coaches. A mix of clouds and sun. Former Hawk Austin Armstrong Named to Florida Gators Coaching Staff. The First Scholarships for the Class of 2022 has been added to the Scholarship TAB. His older brother, Billy, is Floridas head coach and got a good win Saturday at Texas A&M. 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. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. All students are encouraged and asked to attend afterschool tutoring. Along with heading the JVGrinton will help with linebackers and special teams on Friday nights. 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. Staff Writer We knew it would be when we saw the teams in the offseason, so we knew that we would have some really tough battles against these teams. Athletic Trainer/Senior Woman Administrator. His past experience includes serving as Head Coach and Athletic Director at Valley High School and Geneva High School. Watch out for deadlines! He served as the running backs and quarterbacks coach from 2012-14. Before teaching, she served as a 911 Dispatcher and worked as a Case Manager in region 5. Click read full story for more information. I want my kids to understand that its not about winning or losing. Former Gatesville head coach Kyle Cooper, who spent the last two years leading Ponder, talks to his players on the sideline on Nov. 3, 2017. McKenzie takes over for Corey. Football. He is currently co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily. Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and got his masters degree at West Georgia College in Carrollton. Grinton was a two-year letterman in Football and three-year letterman in wrestling. 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. Theyre going to kind of tell on themselves when we get back., 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, Bryant and Knight lead Grangers to dominant region win, Cole Garner steals the show in opening game of LaGrange Toyota Invitational as Grangers outlast Winter Park, Rylan Burton scores first varsity goal, LaGrange rolls over Riverdale in region opener. Please order your senior supplies or class ring by going to JOSTENS website, LaGrange High School. A native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Coach Pardue played football at Christian County High School under KHSAA Hall of Fame coach Fred Clayton. Create a password that only you will remember. Rosters will be posted next week. Pardues wife, Pam, teaches fourth grade at Springwood School. 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. 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. Lots of things exciting things have happened with you and your brothers professionally since he passed away. Youve got a tough draw for a No. You may begin recovery and pay before the deadline. Senior Academic Success and College Signing Day will be May 3rd, 10 am. 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 are excited that Coach Pardue has chosen Springwood School as his next opportunity to develop young men and women of impact..

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