High school football should be a positive, memorable experience for all involved. . Cant say enough about our kids effort and toughness, both physical and mental, throughout the game., 2. McKenzie takes over for Corey. Are you have trouble in your classes? 706-880-8334. wlipham@lagrange.edu. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. There was an error processing your request. Staff Writer I cant begin to explain the kind of impact my father and mother had on all of us. They are sons of Bill Napier, a longtime football coach in northwest Georgia who passed away in 2017 after a long battle with ALS. Munich American High School (MAHS) was a Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) system school located in Munich, Germany, on Cincinnatistrasse. Erik Westberg, a former NCAA Division II quarterback, enters his second season as Northern GuilfordHead Coach. Napiers younger brother, Kurt, became a head coach this season at Murray County and got his first victory Friday in a rebuilding program. The . And Kale, hes a work horse. LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - LaGrange High School didn't have to search far to find its next head football coach as the Gators elected to promote assistant coach Marrico Wilson. Pardue played on the offensive line at. Joe Namath, the football player, and Linda Evans, the actress, visited MAHS in May, 1978 while filming Avalanche Express. He is currently co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily. Daily News A familiar face will be a part of LaGrange High's new-look coaching staff. Beginning Feb 2, Counselors will begin to go into selective classroom to discuss course selection for the 2023-24 school year. Please send college acceptance letter to michelle.evans@cpsb.org and Scholarship Offers to ashley.fancher@cpsb.org. Football. 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, Mayor Pro Tem unsatisfied with LPD investigation into conduct at leadership retreat, Troup County Sheriffs Office Incident Reports for Period Ending March 4, Troup County Sheriffs Office Arrest Reports for Period Ending March 4. Im worried about them being the best high school athlete they can possibly be said Ogbanga. I know our team and what theyve been through in the past, so we fully expect our team to be able to move forward really quickly., 4. 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? After LaGrange High School, Pardue coached football at the University of Kentucky, East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg, and LaGrange College before retiring in 2018. Mrs. Viltz began teaching English at LaGrange High School in 2019. A native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Coach Pardue played football at Christian County High School under KHSAA Hall of Fame coach Fred Clayton. Laura Dodson. It just feels amazing, I remember just walking through the campus and it just brought back old memories said Ogbanga. 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. Arlington High School Profile; Staff Resources" AHS Remote Network Access Login; Barracuda Email Quarantine (New) . Newnan coaches. Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month Mrs. Shantel Viltz! where he coached from 2015-2020. 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. Cooper led Ponder for the last two seasons after his March 2021 hiring, posting a 7-13 overall record in that span. What are your thoughts about them and having to play such a good team to open the playoffs? Multiple combat deployments in the Middle East and South East Asia. Springwood School announced the hiring of former LaGrange High School head coach Steve Pardue as director of athletics and head football coach. I want to thank Ponder. It's that time of year again! Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. Lots of things exciting things have happened with you and your brothers professionally since he passed away. November . Low 44F. footballrecruiting@lagrange.edu Coach. Weve had a 1-0 mindset every week coming off the Whitewater game. 4 LSU dominates Georgia; advances to SEC semifinal, No. . 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. Please order your senior supplies or class ring by going to JOSTENS website, LaGrange High School. Her degree is in Human Service Management & she attained her Master of Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Youve got a tough draw for a No. What are your thoughts about them and having to play such a good team to open the playoffs? Mrs. Viltz is a LaGrange graduate. Mrs. Viltz began teaching English at LaGrange High School in 2019. Coach Napier has 2 sons Noah (14) and Marine Adam Napier (20) and teaches at Effingham College and Careers Academy. 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. LaGrange is 25-9 in three seasons under Napier after going 4-26 over the previous three seasons. Janet Lin Craft. Athletic Trainer/Senior Woman Administrator. You have permission to edit this article. 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. He has over 30 years of experience. Members online Currently online (past five minutes) Members0 Guests9 Members currently online 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. Westberg was promoted to Offensive . His senior year he was named 1st team All-Region, and MDJ Defensive Player of the Year. 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. Students should report to Lab 201 and 202 for daily sign in. What allowed you to rally and get in the playoffs? Hawks Season Concludes with Loss to UMHB. Grinton was a two-year letterman in Football and three-year letterman in wrestling. Ponder's Kyle Cooper hired as La Grange's new athletic director, football coach. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Volunteer Roster last updated on Feb 6, 2023 @ 2:28pm (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster Winds light and variable. 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. Co'rae Smooth, FR, B.T. His older brother, Billy, is Floridas head coach and got a good win Saturday at Texas A&M. Retired in 2017 in the Rank of Lieutentant Colonel. This would be a great chance for you to obtain working skills towards your future careers or gain knowledge in areas they may be interested in. There was a problem saving your notification. Josh Romero . You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. Kyle has spent 14 seasons as a head coach, tallying a 70-80 career record. Transportation is NOT PROVIDED. 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. If that last name sounds somewhat familiar, college football fans -- especially those of the SEC -- should easily recognize the LaGrange head coach's brother, Billy Napier of the Florida Gators. Attendance Recovery will begin on Jan 23rd - Mar 10th. 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. Assistant Director of Athletics/Head Golf Coach. and we knew we had to win out to make it to the playoffs. Napier became a head coach for the first time in 2020. I told the team Friday night the importance of being able to move on. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. Lots of things exciting things have happened with you and your brothers professionally since he passed away. Stop by before school and during lunch! Kevin Patterson - Assistant Coach. Children - Sara Beth Studier, Jason Harper, * 2021-Current South Effingham High School, Team Grampa, * 2012-2018 Memorial Day School - Head of Schools (2015-2018), Dean of Students (2012-2015), * 2002-2010 North Gwinnett HS - Asst Football, * 1996-2002 South Effingham HS - Asst Principal, Ath Director,Head Football Coach, *1989-1996 Savannah Christian - Head Football, Head Girls Tennis, Asst Principal, Ath Director, * 1986-1989 Berkmar HS - Head Football Coach, *1990-1986 Groves HS - Head Football, Head Baseball, * 1979-1980 Effingham Co HS -Defensive Coordinator, *1978-1979 Georgetown College (KY) - M.A. 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 Mart Grinton- Defensive Coordinator/Strength &Conditioning Coordinator. Report cards will be issued on Jan 17th. Cooper takes over at La Grange for Matt Kates, who spent the last 13 years leading the program before resigning in January. Those seniors who score Silver or Higher will be recognized at graduation. We appreciate all the support we receive from. - The St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office charged a Clay High School teacher for his role in the dissemination of matter harmful to minors, child solicitation and child . List of Georgia high school football state champions - GHSFHA Arkansas Georgia South Carolina Tennessee Search Georgia for . LaGrange High School, home of the Grangers, is a public high school located in LaGrange, Georgia. Region Champions - 2005, 06, 09, 10, 13, 17, 18, University of Alabama - 2005 (Physical Education), Teacher - South Effingham HS (Government), South Effingham (3rd year), Lake Weir (3 years), LaGrange College (3 years), Head Weight Lifting Coach - Lake Weir (2 years), Defensive Coordinator - Lake Weir (2018-2019), Lake Weir's first playoff win in school history (2018), LaGrange College - 2017 (Master of Arts in Education), LaGrance College - 2013 (Bachelors of Arts in Politcial Science), * South Effingham (2nd), Jasper/Monticello (2 years), Upson-Lee (3 years), Lamar County (2 years), Columbus State University - 2015 (Masters in Art of Teaching), University of Central Missouri - 2013 (BS Mathematics), Wife:Audrey Long (2007) SEHS Healthcare Science Teacher, - Horn Lake - DL, Head Boys/Girls Powerlifting, - Lewisburg - OL, Head Boys/Girls Powerlifting, Head Boys/Girls Track, Head Boys/Girls Archery, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, - Rossview - Asst HC/OC/OL, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, FCA Sponsor, - Potts Camp - Head Football Coach, Head Boys/Girls Archery, - Lewisburg - Head Football Coach, FCA Sponsor, Ducks Unlimited Club Sponsor, University of Memphis - 2003 (PE & Health), Coaching Experience - 3rd year (South Effingham HS), Elon College (1 year), Kennesaw State University - 2019 - BS History, - Student Asst for Football Team (2016-2019), East Georgia State College - 2016 - General Studies, Children - Zach (25), Yhsaac (23), Moose (15), Bear (13), Teaching - World Geography, Economics (SEHS), 2007-2009 St. Norbert College - Green Bay, WI (DL Coach), 2017-2020 Ebenezer Middle School (Asst, HC), 2021-Current South Effingham High School (DFO, LB), Keller Graduate School of Management - 2009 (Masters in Public Administration), US Army Command and General Staff Graduate - 2010 (Strategic Military Studies), Georgia Southern - 2020 (Masters in Teaching), SEHS Head Wrestling Coach (2018 - present), Over 30 years of wrestling experinece (Canada, South Korea, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, New York, Kansas, and Georgia). Paul Sharr remains Ponders athletic director and will be on the hunt for the schools next head football coach. hoffdr@uwplatt.edu. Coach Pardue will begin his tenure at Springwood School on Monday, March 21, 2022. LaGrange hires Idaibi Ogbanga as next head football coach, Skenes electric once again with career-high 13 Ks as No. Neighbors was the offensive coordinator at Greenville High in 2013 and 2014 before spending the 2015 season at LaGrange. Create a password that only you will remember. Former LaGrange High coach Pardue takes job as football coach, AD at Springwood Published 1:51 pm Thursday, March 17, 2022 By Daniel Evans Springwood School announced the hiring of. Why wait until next week to get help. LaGrange is 25-9 in three What allowed you to rally and get in the playoffs? Blame the warm weather, The Jolt: Busy, long day at the Georgia Legislature. 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. Grinton currently resides in Greensboro. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Tutoring we be from 3:15 till 4:15 Monday through Thursday weekly until March 30, 2023. 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. ATHLETICS DIRECTOR Matt Kates, Athletic Director katesm@lgisd.net Office Phone: 979-968-7018 Leslie Coltrain, Girls Athletic Coordinator leslie.coltrain@lgisd.net Office Phone: 979-968-4800 LGISD Home Sporting Event ONLINE TICKETS