Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The wide receiver is headed into his senior year at Norcross High but he's still working on rehabbing his knee from an injury last football season.
Myles Autry is still working his way back from a football injury last season, but his spirits are high as he heads into his senior year. In an interview with BuckeyeGrove.com, the Norcross High wide reciever said he'd been afraid that colleges would retreat from his camp after tearing his knee ligaments in the semifinals last year. But, Autry says college programs have remained steady and kept up with his progress. In fact, he's received more than two dozen offers, according to Rivals.com. -- Which college football program should Autry chose? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. -- In 2012, Norcross High went on to win the state championship. Autry was able to played in the game, albeit sparingly because of the injury, …
Monday, February 25, 2013
Check out the collection of awards and recognitions given to the Norcross high school team.
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Monday, February 25
The Norcross High football team has had a pretty successful season. From their undefeated season to their first state championship win in the school's 57-year run, the Blue Devils deserve some credit. And they have. The team received special recognition at a Gwinnett Board of Commissioners meeting in January, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named running back Alvin Kamara its All-Class Player of the Year, and the Blue Devils were named the High 5 Sports Team of the Year, to name just a few. The Blue Devils also has an entire list of players to honor in its end of the season awards. Here are some of the noteworthy categories and recognitions given to the team and team members: 2012 Players of the Year: OFFENSE 1. Myles Autry 2. Clinton …
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuesday evening the Blue Devils state championship team and coaches were presented a "Resolution of Recognition" from Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
After winning the school's first state football championship title in December 2012, the Norcross High School varsity football team was in the spotlight again on Tuesday night. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners invited the team to its monthly meeting and presented a Resolution of Recognition to the Blue Devils for the win. "I was so excited watching the championship game," Commissioner Lynette Howard told the coaching staff and team. "It was a magical time, everyone was so excited. We believed ... and you won," she said. It was a magical season for the Norcross team who finished up the season 15-0, capturing the state title with a comeback 21-14 win over Lovejoy High School at the Georgia Dome and earning the rank of 16th in the …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Norcross High defeated Lovejoy High 21-14 in the state finals to win its first state championship since 1957 when the school began playing varsity football.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Since last week's Class AAAAAA title win, Norcross High has earned another token of recognition. The Blue Devils have been named the country's new No. 3 team in the Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard, according to MaxPreps. Norcross was ranked No. 8 before. "The Gwinnett County squad has an impressive list of victories that includes North Gwinnett, Camden County and Colquitt County," says the news site. The Blue Devils was beat in the rankings by Louisiana's Curtis High School (14-0), the Class 2A state champion who earned the No. 1 slot, and Texas' Katy High at No. 2. Last Saturday, Norcross High defeated Lovejoy High 21-14 at the Georgia Dome in the state finals. It's the Blue Devils' first state …
Monday, November 12, 2012
There was a lot celebrate Friday night at Norcross High on Friday. On Senior Night the team finished unbeaten in the regular season. Read the in-depth stats from assistant football coach Corey Richardson.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
The following is a recap of the football game, written by Norcross High assistant football coach Corey Richardson. Last Friday night, your Region 7-AAAAAA Champion Norcross Blue Devils (10-0, 8-0 Region) ended the regular season on a very special Senior Night by beating the Meadowcreek Mustangs 56-6. Offense - Joseph Ledford - Winning Blocking Grade (1 Pancake Block) Caleb Crum - Winning Blocking Grade (2 Pancake Blocks) - Offensive Player of the Week Joseph Wilber - 7 of 8 Passing for 193 Yards (1 Touchdown Pass) Alvin Kamara - 9 Rushes for 138 Yards (4 Touchdowns) Joseph Mahfood - 8 of 8 on Extra Points (School Record) - Special Teams Player of the Week Ridwan Issahaku - Scout Player of the Week Defense - Brandon Garner - 5 Total Tackles…
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Peachtree Corners high school fans, here's the schedule for all 12 Gwinnett High School football teams scheduled for Sept. 21.
Gwinnett Football Games Friday, Sept. 21 Idle: Collins Hill, Brookwood, Buford
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The Blue Devils defeated the Comets 35-20.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
By Corey Richardson, assistant football coach for Norcross High School Last Friday night, the Norcross Blue Devils (1-0, 0-0 Region) opened up the regular season by beating the South Gwinnett Comets 35-20. Key Players of the Game: Offense Joseph Wilber -- Sr. -QB - 16-23 151 yds 2 TD's 1-1 on 2 point conversion Alvin Kamara -- Sr.- TB -- rushed 22x for 186 yards and 2 TD's 4 catches for 11 yds and 1 KOR for 20yds Clinton Lynch -- Jr --WR - Caught 3 passes for 52 yds and 1 TD -- Blocked great all night James Keeling -- Jr-- FB -- Starting his 1st HS game did an outstanding job blocking. KaDarius Garrett -- Jr -- RB -- Scout Player of the Week Defense Tommy Tate -- Sr- LB -- 12 total tackles 1 HBL - 1 Sack …
Nancy Minor
8:27 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Just so proud !! Thanks again to coaches,players and the awesome kids with their school spirit at Norcross. It took all three to make the dream come true. more ›