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Record number of LCHS athletes sign contracts
Five players signed scholarship contracts in the LCHS Media Center in the presence of coaches, family members, teachers, and friends on National Signing Day, February 7. Larry Campbell, head football coach and athletic director at LCHS, was unable to attend the signing ceremony due to a previous commitment. "This is the first time I've had to miss National Signing Day," said the coach. "This year, we had the largest number of LCHS students ever offered scholarships on one signing day. Each one of these kids is very deserving. They have the opportunity of a lifetime. I hope everything works out for the players and the schools." The coach went on to say that players do not get scholarships without some help. "I would like to thank the assistant coaches and the administrators for their hard work. They had a lot to do with helping these kids get scholarships. It's a long, long, long process. I'm very pleased."
.. Rontae Norman - GMC Bulldogs in Milledgeville. Honors: The Augusta Chronicle's All- Area Player of the Year, 2006. The Atlanta Journal Constitution's All-State Defensive Player of the Year for Class A, 2006. Dodge Nitro Defensive Player of the Year, 2006. Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) Defensive Player of the Year for Class A, 2006 All-Area First Team, 2005. LCHS's Special Teams MVP and Most Valuable Defensive Player, 2005. Football MVP at Dixie High School in Due West, South Carolina, 2003. 2006 Statistics: 34 carries for 217 yards and three touchdowns, nine catches for 161 yards and three touchdowns, 15 punt returns for 255 yards and one touchdown, and one defensive touchdown.
Those who deserve a big "thank you:" God, his parents, Vernell Cullars and Joe Lee Norman; the team; Ricardo Norman; Coach Howard Ellis; Coach Kevin Banks; and Coach Shawn Davis. .. Darell Norman - University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers. Honors: All-Area First Team, 2006. All-State First Team, 2006. Played in the North-South All-Star Game in Columbus, Georgia, 2006. GACA All-Star Team for Class A, 2006. All-Area Second Team, 2005. All-State Second Team, 2005. LCHS's Most Valuable Offensive Back, 2005. Most Promising Player, 2004. 2006 Statistics: 108 carries for 1,167 yards, 10 catches for 105 yards, 55 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and 13 touchdowns. Comments on playing football at the next level: "It's a blessing - God gave me the ability to play at the college level. It feels good."
.. Donnell Wynn - Tuskegee University Golden Tigers in Tuskegee, Alabama. 2006 Statistics: 59 tackles, 16 pass breakups, and two interceptions. Comments on playing football at the next level: "It's a privilege to play ball at the college level. I would like to thank everybody who helped me get there. I'm looking forward to it." Those who deserve a big "thank you:" God; his parents, Vickey Partlow and Robert Elam; grandparents Gail and Willie Partlow; his aunt, Tonya Partlow; Coach Ellis; Coach Banks; Coach Davis; and Michael McDuffie. .. Jatheus Jones - GMC and Tuskegee University. Honors: All-Area Second Team, 2006.
LCHS's McWhorter Leadership Award, 2005. 2006 Statistics: eight catches for 202 yards and five touchdowns, 65 tackles, seven sacks, and 10 batted-down passes. Comments on playing football at the next level: "I thank the good Lord for giving me health and the strength to play football at the college level. I'm very excited. I've wanted to play college ball since the first time I picked up a football. It's like a dream come true." Those who deserve a big "thank you:" God; his parents, Gwendolyn and Wilburn Jones; grandparents Margaret and Harvey Lee Jones and Lutricia and Leonard Searles; Coach Chomskis; Coach Ellis; Coach Banks; and Coach Davis. .. Ricardo "Butch" Norman - GMC. Honors: LCHS's Most Valuable Defensive Back, 2005. Most Improved Player and Most Promising Player, 2004.
Comments on playing football at the next level: "It feels good. I'm ready for the next level. I want to take this step and make it to Division I." Those who deserve a big "thank you:" God; his parents, Regina Norman and Al Beck; Coach Ellis and the rest of the coaching staff; Rontae Norman; and Diane Dekreon. .. Brandon Barden - Virginia Tech Hokies in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Barden was unable to attend the signing ceremony because he is now a student at Virginia Tech.) Honors: All-Area First Team, 2006. All-State Honorable Mention, 2006 GACA Offensive Player of the Year for Class A, 2006 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award, 2006. All-Area Second Team, 2005. LCHS's Most Valuable Offensive Player, 2005. All-Area First Team, 2004. All-State First Team, 2004. McWhorter Leadership Award, 2004. 2006 Statistics: 33 pass completions out of 79 attempts for 520 yards, 15.76 yards per carry, seven touchdowns, and 18 punt attempts for a total of 645 yards. Comments on playing football at the next level: "Ever since I was a little kid, I've dreamed of this, so I'm going to work very hard to get out on the field and play." Those who deserve a big "thank you:" God; my parents, Becky Barden and Mike Barden; my sister, Brittany Barden; the coaches; my friends; and the community which supported me. In addition to the six players listed above, Franklin Jones, Tyler Beale, and Kiece Crite have also been offered football scholarships but were undecided on signing day. |
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