West Laurens has had its periods of instability in the football coaching ranks. He was told the video would not be published, but it was. They had to start looking again last week when Stacy Nobles resigned after six seasons for a variety of positions including assistant football coach and assistant athletics director at Bleckley County. . Principal: Dr. Dewana Kemp. You must order in advance OR bring order forms to your appointment on April 20th. Johnson wants to know why the five boys did it. Burdette is a Mary Persons grad who played at Valdosta State, and has coached at Lowndes and Pierce County. College coaches SAVE SCHOOL. Your support makes this possible. Talk to 41NBC/WMGTs anchors, reporters and meteorologists. profiles were viewed 4.1 million times by college coaches in 2021. He returned to Forsyth in 2017, adding to the Burdettes on the Mary Persons staff, with brother Dan and his father Pat, who was head coach for three years at Jasper County/Monticello in the early 1990s. We didnt get off to the greatest start early on, but after we lost to South Effingham 31-30, we all picked up our lunch pails and went to work.. The Greater Sacramento NAACP chapter hosted a meeting calling for systemic change and players apologized for their involvement. McClain also helped boost the programs success in the weight room, which helped the Raider athletes who were part of the football program and elite wrestling program. Posts: 49. Dont worryNCSA is profile and get matched with the right choices. When learning Amador Highs football team had a group chat titled, Kill the Blacks, filled with derogatory language and racial slurs, she ended the Northern California schools varsity season. High School Football Dexter, GA Joined: Nov 2014: Roster: 2: Alumni: 24: Coaches. Im pretty excited, McClain said. 13 Tennessee in home finale, BSB: Tattnalls Brown gets the save in Tech win, Tennis star Svitolina writes letter to homeland, will donate winnings, Big news not news: season start to be delayed, no agreements, M-IUPUI had only five for tournament opener, and almost won, M-South Carolina fends off short-handed Missouri, M-TCU helps tourney cause with a top-10 win, Column: Penske continues to polish legacy. West Laurens High School; Montrose, GA; Football; See Full Profile . West Laurens' stats have been entered for the 22-8 loss @ Westside on 10/7/2022 7:30 PM. I dont know how much success well have, but were going to work out hard in that weight room, were going to practice hard and were going to play hard, and let the chips fall where they may.. Feb. 28, 1998. It will be aired live on the GPB Knowledge Channel and streamed live on the GPB website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. search for recruits on NCSA's platform 741,611 times in 2021. Since my freshman year I have worked 2 jobs, maintained good grades, gave an all-in effort to my coach and my team, and work hard to strengthen my relationship with God every step of the way.. Amos Alonzo Stagg (August 16, 1862 - March 17, 1965) was an American athlete and college coach in multiple sports, primarily American football. McClain has been a part of two of West Laurens' three region titles, one as an assistant and one as head coach. The local NAACP chapter also contacted 13WMAZ, saying they've seeking a meeting with Laurens school officials. Assistant Strength Coach (Football) Dustin Curran: Assistant Strength Coach (Football) Name Position; Ben Cauthen: Chief of Staff: Region: 2. . The Raiders' first football season was in 1972, according to the Georgia High School Football Historians Association website. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. } Get Recruited. In Coverage: Central Georgias only daily scoreboard, with the most Central Georgia scores, every day. There are several small communities which surround West Laurens and that is where their talent is drawn from. AAAA Region 2. I think if we roll it out correctly and we provide the necessary support and we dont shame people for who they are and we work it out so that we celebrate everyone, but really, truly look at our blind spots and our differences, I think itll make a big difference, said Gibson, who is white. Download the 41NBC News App and the 41NBC Accuweather App on your smartphone or tablet. We started going to meets and winning championships.. I expect it to be a very physical game from the first snap, he said. The State. $109,852.00 Rayvan Teague Athletic Director Anderson School District Five, Westside 2016-08-15. Learn how this West Laurens High School student is connecting with coaches in GA and nationwide. West Laurens' stats have been entered for the 33-0 loss @ Bleckley County on 9/16/2022 7:30 PM. And winning football games. The West Laurens defense has allowed only 124 points. He graduated from Norcross, and attended ABAC and Georgia Southwestern. We have to be responsible for our actions, and every action has consequences., We also reached out to Pat Brock, the Laurens County School public information officer, who said We have no additional comment at this time.. 6 Followers Latest News Friday Nov 4. Nobles mentioned staffing numbers last week as something of a sticking point. But the Raiders lose 16 starters, a few more on offense than defense. Only Woodward Academy (83) has allowed fewer points. There was more fallout. West Laurens High School State: GEORGIA Phone: (478) 875-1000. Kyley Bledsoe (12), Faith Harvley (5), Jillian Mapes (31), Alex Cockrell (15) and Emily Gable (10) celebrate following Cambridge's 41-34 championship-winning victory over Laurens Academy Saturday. 'A lot of pain out there': Piedmont Macon therapist offers advice on talking children through grief after elementary student takes his own life, 'The most fun I have is watching people take their first taste': Dublin hosts 'Pig in the Park' kicking off St. Patty's Day Festivities, Pollen season came early this year. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . It was a great experience just to be around it.. Top Performers. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. WME<br>Formed in 1898, WME is the longest-running talent agency. Top-flight defenses were part of the Raiders reputation with McLain on staff. The school board voted unanimously to hire Coach Burdette at last night's called board meeting. Placement . The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. And at Guilderland High School in New York, about a half-hours drive west of Albany, several classmates showed up to a football game wearing black facepaint, prompting about 100 students to walk out of classes days later. Once in a lifetime, Here are the Middle GA high school basketball teams that advanced to the second round. Laurens County's school superintendent says they're investigating a photo posted on social media that showed students spelling out a racial slur. West Laurens has reached into Central Georgia for its newest head football coach. On 10/27, the West Laurens varsity football team lost their away conference game against Howard (Macon, GA) by a score of 31-7. Kagan McClain had been the rare sign of stability in the West Laurens football program. It was really unexpected, and sudden. 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Help us give a warm welcome to our new West Laurens High School head football coach, Carl "Kip" Burdette Jr. Were sorry, you have to be 13 years old Volleyball- Coach Lawhorn, Basketball- Coach Hill, Coach Rogers Names. All Top Performers. Strickland is coming to Laurens after a one-year stint with Greenwood High School as their offensive coordinator. The football team was facing off against the Bleckley County High School team. Theres no magic button to just fix it.. We do not support, nor condone, any offensive actions of this nature. DEXTER, Ga. Authorities say a central Georgia high school coach was found dead in his home before officers could arrest him on charges of sexually assaulting a student. Click for information on the Robins Financial Credit Union Scholarship. You can also ask your parents to call us Before McClain arrived as a defensive coordinator, the Raiders in their history had only won 35 percent of their games and the school was located a short stop from Dublin High, another football power in Laurens County. Stories. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Recap: West Laurens vs. Houston County 2022. This is a secure Staff Intranet content page and cannot be viewed by the public. WME represents the world's greatest artists and content creators across film, television, music, comedy, theatre, books, digital media, speaking, and brand partnerships.<br>Department<br>During your 8 weeks . In the photo, the five boys have painted jerseys on their chest, each bearing a letter that spells out a five-letter version of the N-word. 2022 Orlando NexGen All American Elite Camp, Heart of Georgia Psychoeducational Program. In 2014, while with Riverside High School, he won Region II-5A Coach of the Year. Oconee County has an excellent and competitive teacher salary schedule and coaching supplement scale. McClain has been a part of two of West Laurens three region titles, one as an assistant and one as head coach. McClain was promoted from defensive coordinator to succeed Stacy Nobles, who resigned to go to Bleckley County as an assistant. Fast Pitch Softball- Coach Thompson, Coach Pollock, Coach Swope A few facts about this team needs to be shared. Administrators in some cases have used these incidents to start conversations about race that have been hard for them to bring up before and roll out programs they hope will have lasting impact. Please contact your Technology Director to gain access to the Staff Intranet Click the linkbelow to make a request for a past yearbook! }; On this edition of Coachs Corner, 41NBCs Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Kip Burdette of the West Laurens Raiders. Scores. High 68F. Coach Burdette has taken over the West Laurens program for his first year as a head coach, hear how he plans to rebuild with some new starters. On Demand. But the Raiders will operate in 2017 with a large measure of continuity with the Laurens County Board of Education approving assistant coach Kagan McClain on Tuesday to take over. West Laurens High School . Scores. If youre not in our weight program, youre not playing football. West Laurens High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. 448 - Rob Brown (Trion) vs. Social Circle 2021 [playoffs] 435 - Tyler LaFlamme (South Forsyth) vs. Chattahoochee 2014. Class: AAAA. Sometimes, we just dont have a lot of (teaching) slots, McClain said. Before Nobles, the Raiders had seven head coaches this century alone. The Laurens County . Baseball- Coach Carter Tennis- Coach Johnson Soccer- Coach Smith, Coach May . Stories. By Associated Press. A large part of McClains role upon arrival at West Laurens was bolstering up weight training. 3692 Hwy 257 Dexter, . IE 11 is not supported. Then the culture kind of changed and they started really buying in. Athletes in the past were able to leave racism and other issues off the field, but today not even sports settings are immune from real world problems. }, CALL. Footer Menu - New. Arguably the most successful head coach in West Laurens history, McClain announced his resignation Tuesday afternoon on social media. The offense is led by A. J. Mathis, 6-foot-1, 190-pound quarterback who has thrown for 2,153 yards and 23 touchdowns. Volleyball player called racist slur says BYU staff failed to act. They held four teams to single digits. We are without a doubt a blue-collar football team here at West Laurens, said McClain. He graduated from Norcross, and attended ABAC and Georgia Southwestern. Consent is not a condition of purchase. A look at Week 12 of the Georgia high school football season, including top games and rankings. West Laurens - 10 Perry - 22: 11/9/2019: Perry - 2 West Laurens - 36: 11/2/2018: West Laurens - 27 Perry - 38: 11/4/2017: Perry - 20: West Laurens - 14 11/5 . During the meeting, a Black player said he did not want to participate in the mock slave auction, but he was the only Black player left in the locker room and everyone focused on him. Since Tim Dixon left after going 3-7 in 2000, the Raiders have had five head coaches. FollowNBCBLKonFacebook,TwitterandInstagram. The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. The 11-2 season in 2019, McClains Region 2-4A title year, was West Laurens first double-digit win season since 1994, and tied the 11-2 mark in 1990 as a program best. This story was originally published March 28, 2017, 6:38 PM. We canceled the football season, and we did it for all the right reasons because the behavior is not acceptable, said Gibson, who oversees the Amador County Unified School District. High School Head Coach; Kagan McClain; High School Head Coach; Kip Burdette ; Events. field59.ipo = { Cloudy with occasional rain showers. He shared co-defensive coordinator duties his second year with Von Lassiter, now Nobles boss at Bleckley County, and took over after that, serving as defensive coordinator the past four seasons. Order forms will be given out soon and will be due the day of pictures. White supremacist acts have been unleashed across the nation in the current political climate, Lapchick said. The school district says they're still investigating. The Raiders had one of the top defenses in Middle Georgia in 2016, allowing only two teams to score more than 21 points, Wayne County (a 28-22 West Laurens win in the opener) and Upson-Lee (a 42-21 loss in late October). Greenwood, SC (29646) Today. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Georgia High School Football Historians Association website. LAURENS COUNTY, Ga. Laurens County's school superintendent says they're investigating a photo posted on social media that showed students spelling out a racial slur. Palmer is an Associated Press award-winning sports broadcaster who has broadcast over 900 sporting events in his career including the GHSA Football and Basketball Championships on GPB-TV. map: false, West Laurens High School serves 1,298 students in grades 9-12. } } West Laurens High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Laurens County, Georgia, United States, near Dexter.The school is part of the Laurens County School District, which serves the county.The overall average on the report card for the school is 81.4898 Alumni. The 11-2 season in 2019, McClain's Region 2-4A title year, was West Laurens' first double-digit win . West Laurens' stats have been entered for the 28-0 loss vs. Vidalia on 9/9/2022 7:30 PM. He said the institute, also known as TIDES, found 58 articles in its first week of searching, and he highlighted 11 on his Twitter feed. Rankings. Information. Coach Carr has been dedicated to the sport of wrestling for most of his life. "We are truly disappointed in the choices of these students," he wrote. West Laurens High School: Covin, Greg 2016 SR, TB, HB, SS, ATH: West Laurens High School: Covin, Gregory 2016 ATH: West Laurens High School: Deal, Ben 2018 TE, OLB: West Laurens High School: Elvine, Mataio 2017 DE: West Laurens High School: Evans, Dray 2016 CB: West Laurens High School: Gorham, Doryan 2018 HB: West . 469 - Chris Clay (Randolph - Clay) vs. Albany 2007. We are truly disappointed in the choices of these students. GPB Sports Reporter Hannah Goodin caught up with Southwest DeKalb girls basketball coach Kathleen Richey-Walton to talk about everything from the Panthers playoff run, her numerous state championships and her proudest accomplishments as a coach. NCSA athlete's POLL: Who was the best high school football player of 2022 in Middle Georgia? As the middle brother of 3, know how to fight for every inch. A Member of the National Federation of State High School Associations . Brian Strickland is joining Laurens as the offensive line coach. Due to federal privacy regulations, we are not able to create an athlete profile for students under 13 years old. GPB is committedto bringing you comprehensive news coverage from Georgia, across the country and around the world. High School; 3: Quincy Skinner Jr. WR: . View alumni that have participated in West Laurens High School Football. It was reportedly taken at Friday's West Laurens-Bleckley County football game. On 9/23, the West Laurens varsity football team lost their away conference game against Griffin (GA) by a score of 28-16. The network is available to high school student-athletes around the country through valued relationships with the NFLPA, FBU, NFCA and SPIRE. A few facts about this team needs to be shared. In his 11 total years, West Laurens gave up 200 points or more only four times, and only twice when the season went past 10 games. Wed love to hear from you. Camp/Event; College Coaches Showcase Camp 8/2/20 to 8/2/20; . In Gibsons mind, the discipline was the easy part. area in order to view this page. Invite Head Coach. Find out what coaches are viewing your The discipline was swift and abrupt. Amadors football coach, athletic director and principal were put on leave. He said he tried to leave, but could not. In 2011, after leaving the West Laurens High School program, Coach Carr decided to start the Storm Wrestling Center. RELATED: Football Friday Night Roundup: Perry takes down Peach, Bleckley rolls in win over West Laurens, RELATED: WEEK 5: Football Friday Night 2022 highlights. Watch highlights of West Laurens High School Boys Varsity Football from Dublin, GA, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. When you cant outrun people, you better be able to grab them and hold on.. they can save time and money, get ahead and give back. Before McClain arrived as a defensive coordinator, the Raiders in their history had only won 35 percent of their games and the school was located a short stop from Dublin High, another football power in Laurens County. 709 talking about this. Players of the week/Honor Roll/Alumni Update, One of the toughest things I've ever had to do. Were not super athletic at West Laurens, lets be honest, McClain said. submission: { He was greeted by our coaching staff, administrators and peers. He started as an assistant under Stacy Nobles in 2011, and then succeeded him in 2017. Please complete the Parent Survey by March 6th, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCSSHighSchoolsforFY24, https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/SpanishHighSchoolsforFY24, Letter Jacket Order Forms Due February 2nd. Laurens Central School. virtual: false, partner_name: "41NBC", I am fully dedicated to putting in 110% at all times. According to information you submitted, you are under the age of 13. David Tufts. He gave his successor, Nobles, McClains resume and information, and Nobles hired him as a football assistant and to head the strength program. However, football is an extracurricular activity. And Central Georgias home to the Central Georgia teams in the GHSA state basketball tournament. In February 2019, shortly after winning a trophy at the Australian Open to go with her 2018 US Open title, Osaka split from coach Sascha Bajin, who helped her at both of those tournaments. The kids have bought into the fact that if we arent getting stronger every week, we are not playing the game of football the way it was designed to be played.. See the West Laurens Raiders Football news, schedule, rosters, rankings, standings and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com. Who was the high school athlete of the week in Middle Georgia last week? Example video title will go here for this video. I think football fans will enjoy this game. Make an appointment by clicking on this link. Amador County Superintendent Torie Gibson at the Amador County Office of Education in Jackson, Calif., on Dec. 7. In the Laurens County School District 2020-2021 code of conduct . One thing we did right away was we made weight training mandatory, he said. Brackets. By taking advantage of this extensive network, more than 92 percent of NCSA verified athletes play at the college level. GPB Sports is televising and streaming all the action from the 2022-2023 GHSA Basketball Championships March 8-11th from the Macon Centreplex in Macon, GA. to build a profile. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for . Soccer- Coach Smith, Coach May We apologize for this inconvenience and invite you to return as soon as you turn 13. Survey in English-https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCSSHighSchoolsforFY24, Survey in Spanish-https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/SpanishHighSchoolsforFY24. On 10/14, the West Laurens varsity football team lost their home conference game against Spalding (Griffin, GA) by a score of 33-24. In the photo, the five boys have painted jerseys on their chest, each bearing a letter that spells out a five-letter . April 20th -Senior Cap and Gown Pictures (Optional) - You must make an appointment to be photographed. Get breaking news alerts, daily headlines and exclusive offers in your inbox. On 10/7, the West Laurens varsity football team lost their away conference game against Westside (Macon, GA) by a score of 22-8. Laurens County Schools' Pre-K Registration will be onsite April 11 (NWLE), April 12 (SWLE & WLHS), and April 13 (ELP). Our purpose is to provide our student athletes, parents, fans, and community supporters with information. On 9/16, the West Laurens varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Bleckley County (Cochran, GA) by a score of 33-0. Laurens High School has the following openings for 2023-2024: Head . Dustin Fowler, baseball player; Anthony Johnson, Junior College National Wrestling Champion; former mixed martial . It has served us well and reflects the personality of our communities here in Dexter and those around us., Quarterback A.J. In the wake of all the incidents, the work toward learning and changing is just starting. Hes big, fast and a very good football player, said McClain. Who was the high school MVP in Middle Georgia last week? Slow Pitch Softball- Coach Thompson. Information. 866-495-5172 Already a member? Since Tim Dixon left after going 3-7 in 2000, the Raiders have had five head coaches. widget: true, West Laurens' stats have been entered for the 42-21 loss vs. Baldwin on 10/21/2022 7:30 PM. View the West Laurens High School Football FieldLevel page to see what athletes have been recruited from the program. I dont think the general public knows how extensive it is.. The five students at West Laurens High . The hard part will be setting the table for real change, and the key will be presentation. Without a doubt its the dedication over the past two or three years to their working hard in the weight room, McClain said. We are looking forward to an old-fashioned trench-warfare football game. School Hub School Hub Clubhouse Clubhouse Schedule Schedule Roster Roster Coaches Coaches JV Team JV Team Freshman Team Freshman Team. here for you as soon as you turn 13. The West Laurens Raiders own a few weight-lifting titles in Class 4A, which brings great joy to McClain. He is a 26-year coaching veteran. He served as the head football coach at the International YMCA Training School (now called Springfield College) (1890-1891), the University of Chicago (1892-1932), and the College of the Pacific (1933-1946), compiling a career college football . Blood Drive March 7th! Richard Lapchick, the founder of The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at Central Florida, is using social media to draw attention to weekly examples of racism in sports and elsewhere. The Raiders first football season was in 1972, according to the Georgia High School Football Historians Association website. The Raiders went 5-5, 5-5 and 3-7 the first three years, but have gone 24-13 the past three seasons, the programs best three-year run since going 24-11 from 1994-96 under Dixon, who is currently superintendent in Meriwether County. Rest assured, the incident is being investigated. The Laurens County school board approved Mary Persons assistant Kip Burdette on Wednesday night to be the Raiders' ninth head coach in this century alone. West Laurens' stats have been entered for the 28-16 loss @ Griffin on 9/23/2022 7:30 PM. The search for Chris Liner's replacement as head football coach at Laurens District High School has been ongoing since soon after Liner's departure for Greenwood in December. I look for an old-school football game.. It is not a right. 13WMAZ is choosing not to show the offensive photo or to identify the students, who are minors. Laurens, S.C. Laurens District 55 17: Alex Brown: DE/LB: Graduate 6'2" .