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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

St. Pius Weekly Sports Recap

The Golden Lions' football team opened the season with a 21-3 win over Westminster.

As the long, Labor Day weekend approached the athletic program at St. Pius, only three teams saw action with only two on the weekend. Football, ranked No. 4 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution AAA poll opened its season while the third-ranked volleyball squad traveled to Huntsville, AL for a two-day tournament. The boys' and girls' cross country teams continue to sit in the top spot and No. 2 spot in AAA in their respective ga.milesplit.com polls while the male harriers are No. 2 in the all-classification poll. The football team lifted the lid on its season with a 21-3 victory over Westminster. Ryan Braswell (Atlanta) rushed for 141 yards and 2 touchdowns while Nick Ruffin (Johns Creek) added a TD and 53 yards as the Golden Lions (1-0) …

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Henderson Middle Eighth-Graders Make Lakeside Volleyball Team

Four players from the middle school made the Vikings' junior varsity volleyball team.

Just a quick congratuations to several Henderson Middle School students who made Lakeside's JV volleyball team. From a notice sent out to the school's PTSA: Congratulations to Lilly Adams, Jessica Echols, Elise Harwell and Brielle Sylvain for making the Lakeside High School Junior Varsity Volleyball team!  The JV season opened last Monday and will continue until October 2nd.  For a full schedule, visit www.lakesidevolleyball.com. Also, a reminder to any parents or friends and family at Lakeside or Henderson, you can upload volleyball photos or videos to this story or to North Druid Hills-Briarcliff Patch's Pics & Clips page.

Monday, August 27, 2012

St. Pius Weekly Sports Recap

The Golden Lions have four sports programs ranked in the Top 10 in the Atlanta metro area.

Last week, two more St. Pius athletic teams began the regular season as both cross country teams opened up the 2012 season. The Golden Lions have four programs ranked in the top ten in their respective polls with boys' cross country sitting atop the AAA ga.milesplit.com poll. Girls' cross country is No. 2 in the same poll while volleyball is the third-ranked team in the Scoreatl.com/Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll. Football, which opens the 2012 season this week, is No. 4 in the AJC poll. Boys' cross country finished tied for first with Mill Creek at the Walton/Peachtree Ridge Stage Races in Duluth. The Golden Lions, ranked No. 2 in the all-classification poll by ga.milesplit.com, had four of five runners win their respective stages. …

Monday, August 20, 2012

St. Pius Weekly Sports Recap

The No. 1-ranked volleyball team split its first six matches of the year.

The St. Pius volleyball and softball teams opened up regular season play last week as cross country joins the fray this weekend with the opening races for both squads. Football, ranked No. 4 in the pre-season Atlanta Journal-Constitution AAA poll will lift the lid on its season Aug. 31. Competition cheer continues to perfect its routine in anticipation of the opening meet in mid-September. The Golden Lion volleyball team, ranked No. 1 in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association AAA poll to start the season, split its first six matches of the year. After knocking off No. 9 Roswell (6A) in the season opener, St. Pius (3-3) dropped a decision to No. 5 Chattahoochee (6A) later that same afternoon.  Over the weekend, the Golden Lions defeated …

Thursday, August 16, 2012

St. Pius 2012 Athletic Preview

Head football coach Paul Standard enters his 12th season with a 96-34 record and a strong returning corps of players.

Although classes began on August 10 at St. Pius X Catholic High School, the fall athletic teams were already in full swing with pre-season practice. All six Golden Lion fall programs captured region titles and advanced to the state playoffs last season. The 2012-13 campaign sees the Golden Lions enter Region 6-AAA after the last round of re-classification in which the Georgia High School Association moved to a six-classification system. St. Pius also finished second in the overall standings of the Regions Directors' Cup for 2011-12. On the gridiron, Paul Standard (96-34) enters his 12th season as the second in all-time victories in St. Pius history behind the legendary George B. Maloof. The Golden Lions return five offensive and five …

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

St. Pius Weekly Sports Recap

Boys and girls cross country took Region 5-AAA championships over the weekend and head to the state championships next week.

Last week St. Pius saw several sports competing for region and state championships as well as a spot in a region title game. Football continues to reside in the No. 2 spot in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution rankings while slipping to No. 3 in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) poll. The Golden Lions boys’ cross country team holds steady as both the top-ranked team in the AAA and No. 4 in the ga.milesplit.com All-Classification poll. The girls’ cross country team holds the second spot in the AAA poll. Volleyball completed its season as No. 2 in the GACA poll. The Golden Lion football squad fought off Washington 7-0 Friday night. Junior fullback Ryan Braswell rushed for 83 yards and the lone touchdown on 18 carries while senior…

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

St. Pius Weekly Sports Recap

Volleyball and football rolled ahead with victories, and the football team maintained its No. 2 spot in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's rankings.

Volleyball and football were the only varsity teams in action last week at St. Pius, and both recorded victories. Football moved into a tie at the No. 2 spot in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) poll while maintaining the No. 2 spot in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution rankings. The Golden Lions boys’ cross country team continues to be the top-ranked team in the AAA ga.milesplit.com poll and moved up a spot to No. 4 in the All-Classification poll. The girls’ cross country team holds the second spot in the AAA poll. Football continued its domination of Region 5-AAA, defeating previously unbeaten Grady (No. 5 GACA/No. 7 AJC), 49-16. The Golden Lions improved to 8-0 (5-0).  Senior T.J. Holloman, filling in for the injured Trey …

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

St. Pius Weekly Sports Recap

Football moves up in the rankings, and volleyball opens the playoffs with three straight wins.

Volleyball and softball opened the state playoffs last week with both teams hosting first round action. Football moved up a spot to No. 3 in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association poll while maintaining the No. 2 spot in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Golden Lions boys’ cross country team continues to be the top-ranked team in AAA the ga.milesplit.com poll and No. 5 in the All-Classification poll. The girls’ cross country team has a firm hold on its second spot in the AAA poll after this weekend’s event. After an open week, the football squad recorded its fourth shutout of the season, downing Druid Hills, 35-0. With the win, the Golden Lions improved to 7-0 (4-0 Region 5-AAA). Logan Rosborough rushed for 86 yards and two …

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

St. Pius Weekly Sports Recap

Volleyball and softball each captured titles over the weekend and head to the playoffs this weekend.

St. Pius celebrated two league titles last week as volleyball took the Area 5-AAA crown and softball captured the Region 5-AAA championship last week in their respective tournaments. Both sports have won four consecutive titles and will host state playoff events this week. Idle last week, football moved up a spot to No. 2 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution rankings while slipping to No. 5 in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association poll. The Golden Lions boys’ cross country team was also off this weekend and continues to be the top-ranked team in AAA the ga.milesplit.com poll and moved up in the All-Classification poll to No. 5. The girls’ cross country team has a firm hold on its second spot in the AAA poll after this weekend’s event. …

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

St. Pius Weekly Sports Recap

Volleyball and softball are top seeds in their tournaments.

Two sports completed their respective regular seasons last week at St. Pius. Volleyball (No. 1-AAA) and softball are the top seeds in their tournaments with softball opening with a win in the first round. The Golden Lions boys’ cross country team continues to be the top-ranked team in the AAA ga.milesplit.com poll and moved up in the All-Classification poll to No. 5. The girls’ cross country team retained its second spot in the AAA poll. Football continues to sit in the No. 3 spot in both the Atlanta Journal-Constitution rankings as well as the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association poll. The football team defeated Riverwood, 45-6 to up its record to 6-0, and remain undefeated in Region 5 play. Geno Smith rushed for 96 yards and two …

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