Course selection sheet should be completed for only the grade you will be entering next school year. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Bob Rankl: Head Football Coach ranklr@alfred.edu (607) 871-2302 (607) 871-2302: Brady Bonacquisti The win was also big for our community. Check out the menu near the library's door. They are sons of Bill Napier, a longtime football coach in northwest Georgia who passed away in 2017 after a long battle with ALS. You have permission to edit this article. LaGrange is 25-9 in three Ogbanga was previously an offensive coordinator at Southwood High School for two seasons and then a defensive coordinator for over five seasons at Peabody High School. Transportation is NOT PROVIDED. Baseball. Cooper led Ponder for the last two seasons after his March 2021 hiring, posting a 7-13 overall record in that span. Grinton currently resides in Greensboro. 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. 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. Coach Walker coached at Sandy Creek High School from 1999 to 2016. It just feels amazing, I remember just walking through the campus and it just brought back old memories said Ogbanga. Franklin Stephens - Head Coach -franklin.stephens@cobbk12.org Torrey Howard - Assistant Coach. The win was also big for our community. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. 706-880-8334. wlipham@lagrange.edu. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. 0:36. AT Birmingham Southern. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. There was a problem saving your notification. A native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Coach Pardue played football at Christian County High School under KHSAA Hall of Fame coach Fred Clayton. That starts with a very good Burke County team. 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Youve got a tough draw for a No. Grinton was a two-year letterman in Football and three-year letterman in wrestling. Todays interviewee is LaGrange coach Matt Napier, whose team defeated fourth-ranked and previously unbeaten Troup 38-34 last week in a must-win rivalry game for the Grangers to get into the playoffs out of Region 4-4A. LaGrange is 25-9 in three seasons under Napier after going 4-26 over the previous three seasons. 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. After spending one season at Mount Zion, Neighbors was invited to join the LaGrange program, and he jumped at the opportunity. LaGrange has great kids, we have wonderful kids here, and I want everybody to know that weve got great kids and thats the best way to show it is to show it through our football program. Go through Classlink to access the website. Beginning Feb 2, Counselors will begin to go into selective classroom to discuss course selection for the 2023-24 school year. Absolutely tough draw getting those guys in the first round. jfields@dentonrc.com, By Brooke Colombo Granger pride is something that our people put a tremendous amount of emphasis on, so restoring that pride in our program now and the direction we are headed in is critical for our future as we continue to build LaGrange back into a consistent winner. Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. Mar 08. I told the team Friday night the importance of being able to move on. Keymani Reese, SR, McMain. Napiers younger brother, Kurt, became a head coach this season at Murray County and got his first victory Friday in a rebuilding program. Westberg was promoted to Offensive . The Denton Record-Chronicle is offering high school sports fans a chance to read all of our content, not just sports, for $1 per month. The First Scholarships for the Class of 2022 has been added to the Scholarship TAB. Click on the plus sign (+) for more information. It takes a tremendous amount of focus, attention to detail and preparation to win big games, and we felt like our guys really focused on those things throughout the week leading up to the game. Football - LaGrange Athletics Official Home of LaGrange College Athletics Recruit Me Football Home Schedule Roster Coaches More+ Football Wes Dodson Head Football Coach footballrecruiting@lagrange.edu Tony Talbert Defensive Coord./Recruiting Coord. Steven Humphrey - Assistant Coach Course Selection for the 2023-24 School Year. Ms. McClendon is a Special Education Master Teacher at LaGrange High School where she is the Department Head, Master Sped. There he was a member of the Staff of the Year in 2018. Error! 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. All-District 9-4A Girls Basketball Team. Weve had a 1-0 mindset every week coming off the Whitewater game. What are the biggest takeaways for you from the Troup victory? We appreciate all the support we receive from. Kevin Patterson - Assistant Coach. We grew and learned from those games to help us be put in the position we are now. Site Map. Education, Graduate Asst, Newberry College (1975) - Letterman Club 4 Years,Team Captain, Education University of West Georgia 2022 B.S. 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? Published 1:51 pm Thursday, March 17, 2022. Athletic Trainer/Senior Woman Administrator. What kind of coaches father was he? Providing quality education for all students. From the exposure, and just getting kids signed and changing lives, thats what its all about, Neighbors said. . bcolombo@dentonrc.com, Stranger walks into unlocked home in Denton; resident pushes him out, Denton man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 7-year-old boy, By Juan Betancourt My dad set the example on how to do things for our family. Our staff and players got an opportunity to show how we respond when that moment came for us. where he coached from 2015-2020. He will not only bring his attention to detail and his love for developing student-athletes, but he will focus on mentoring our entire coaching staff. We knew it would be when we saw the teams in the offseason, so we knew that we would have some really tough battles against these teams. Choose wisely! Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Grinton a former Division III linebacker is going into his second season of Coaching after stepping down as an Assistant Defensive Coach at Greensboro College. 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? A mix of clouds and sun. We are not even close to content with a win over our rival. Napiers younger brother, Kurt, became a head coach this season at Murray County and got his first victory Friday in a rebuilding program. It's time to CELEBRATE YOU! Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated), South Effingham (3 seasons), Lee County (6 years), Peach County (8 years). Deny of Credit can be found on the student report card by a denote of a *F (star F). Email Us Westberg resides in Greensboro with his wife Susanna. She loves spending time with her son, Jeremiah, and lives by this quote from Maya Angelou If youre always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be. Munich American High School (MAHS) was a Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) system school located in Munich, Germany, on Cincinnatistrasse. Mrs. Viltz began teaching English at LaGrange High School in 2019. 2 Bronze stars for combat duty in Iraq, airborne and air assault qualified. . We also won the turnover battle, and in big games thats critical. MAHS was open from 1946 to 1992. . I think we have some really good things going on no doubt.. NO Nicknames please. Her degree is in Human Service Management & she attained her Master of Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Neighbors is looking forward to coaching some talented offensive players next season, including running backs Caleb Ross and Kale Gibbs. Tutoring we be from 3:15 till 4:15 Monday through Thursday weekly until March 30, 2023. Me and Matt are good friends. We wanted to celebrate this win, but I also told them about the tradition of LaGrange High football. 4 LSU dominates Georgia; advances to SEC semifinal, No. Along with heading the JVGrinton will help with linebackers and special teams on Friday nights. Assistant Director of Athletics/Corporate Partners & Community Relations. Napier became a head coach for the first time in 2020. LaGrange is 25-9 in three seasons under Napier after going 4-26 over the previous three seasons. Mart Grinton- Defensive Coordinator/Strength &Conditioning Coordinator. You may review an electronic copy of the packet by clicking the plus sign (+). The program began each of the last two seasons strong with 3-0 starts before rough patches in district play derailed promising starts. Are you interested in summer employment with the City of Lake Charles? Weve watched them and know that they have been battle-tested as well. 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. Mike Morano. High school football should be a positive, memorable experience for all involved. Lots of things exciting things have happened with you and your brothers professionally since he passed away. Sign up here:dentonrc.com/subscribe-now/sports-offer/. Its a really good opportunity, Neighbors said. Laura Dodson. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Erik Westberg, a former NCAA Division II quarterback, enters his second season as Northern GuilfordHead Coach. Coach Pardue will begin his tenure at Springwood School on Monday, March 21, 2022. Students should report to Lab 201 and 202 for daily sign in. Just ask Michael Pauley and the student-athletes at LaGrange (GA) High School . Create a password that only you will remember. Get School Wide Text Messages and Parent Emails! Happy about us not only as coaches, but hopefully as great fathers, husbands and men of God.. 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 Sign up for REMIND BY your LAST NAME. Why wait until next week to get help. What are your thoughts about them and having to play such a good team to open the playoffs? Janet Lin Craft. The news was. Im worried about them being the best high school athlete they can possibly be said Ogbanga. 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We grew and learned from those games to help us be put in the position we are now. Grinton attended Greensboro College where he earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. For more information, please see your counselor. Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. K'Myri Johnson, JR, McMain. Watch out for deadlines! Have you had time to scout them? We are not even close to content with a win over our rival. 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La Grange is a great community; theyve had a ton of success in all sports and theres potential to continue that success, Cooper said. For Transcript Requests contact the Registrar's Office at (706) 883-1590 or Fax requests to (706) 845-7546. The news was first reported Friday evening by Dave Campbells Texas Football. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. They have a tough region with very good competition week in and week out, so we know they will be coming in with a great team. Montgomery, AL. Special Collections Online Resources Newspapers Links 0members online Request account Search Georgia for . 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. 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. Ive coached against [La Grange Superintendent] Coach McHazlett a few times and I know what kind of leader he is and Im excited to work with him and be a part of the La Grange community. LaGrange hires Idaibi Ogbanga as next head football coach, Skenes electric once again with career-high 13 Ks as No. Joe Namath, the football player, and Linda Evans, the actress, visited MAHS in May, 1978 while filming Avalanche Express. Are you stuck on a specific problem? Blame the warm weather, The Jolt: Busy, long day at the Georgia Legislature. Coaching Staff - Villa Rica High 600 Rocky Branch Road, Villa Rica, Georgia 30180 PH: 770.459.5185 | FX: 770.459.2119 Athletic Directors Rick Sauls Athletic Director Bio Mr. Rick Sauls is the Athletic Director and an Assistant Principal at VRHS. This is not a "POP IN" event. 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. Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and got his masters degree at West Georgia College in Carrollton. We won't share it with anyone else. Pardue then coached the offensive line and was defensive coordinator before taking over as head coach in 1994. Published 11:17 am Friday, April 24, 2020. Winds light and variable. Stop by before school and during lunch! Our region has been extremely tough this year. Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach/Director of Football Operations. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. Neighbors was the offensive coordinator at Greenville High in 2013 and 2014 before spending the 2015 season at LaGrange. Kyle has spent 14 seasons as a head coach, tallying a 70-80 career record. Ponder's Kyle Cooper hired as La Grange's new athletic director, football coach. Under his tutelage, First Team defensive tackle selection James Lee tied the all-time single season school record for tackles for loss with 18. Find Us . His wife Crystal is a teacher at Rincon Elementary. We also won the turnover battle, and in big games thats critical. Congratulation- Teacher of the Year! Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. There was an error processing your request. Coffee Bar in the Library! The Scholarship tab on our school's website can be located by clicking QUICKLINKS at the TOP of the page. The Ponder football program has struggled to find success over the last few seasons, posting its last winning season and playoff berth during a 6-5 campaign in 2016. 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. LaGrange High School is part of the Troup County School System and has approximately 1300 students and 19 varsity sports. Neighbors will be the offensive coordinator, and hell also be in charge of recruiting. Served on Active Duty for over 25 years. Students have the opportunity to review diploma requirements, pathways, honor grad policy and course descriptions of all that is offered. I cant begin to explain the kind of impact my father and mother had on all of us. Coach. Springwood School announced the hiring of former LaGrange High School head coach Steve Pardue as director of athletics and head football coach. Work keys will be Jan 19th - 23rd for all seniors. January 26, 2023. 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. Kyle Coopers son, Clifton, played his senior season as the Lions quarterback this fall. VS Huntingdon. 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. Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month Mrs. Shantel Viltz! Earned commission through Marquette University in 1997. Welcome to the official page of LaGrange High School. He is a Villa Rica native and VRHS alumni. Attendance Recovery will begin on Jan 23rd - Mar 10th. Under his guidance at Greensboro College, quarterback Ryan Throndset led the USA South in passing in 2012 and was named to the All-Conference Team. It was a big win for our program. It took me a little bit because I enjoyed where I was. Scoring silver or higher earns TOPS Tech Scholarship, even for CTU students! Attendance Recovery begins promptly at 3:15 pm and ends at 5:15 pm. We wanted to celebrate this win, but I also told them about the tradition of LaGrange High football. E-Mail: rodney.walker@cowetaschools.net. Grinton started his Coaching Career at Greensboro College in 2015 where he served as a Defensive Assistant and coached theoutside linebackers. Neighbors is having to do his coaching from a distance at the moment since football teams across the state are unable to get together at the moment because of the coronavirus pandemic. Me and him mesh really well from a coaching standpoint, and kind of see eye-to-eye on a lot of stuff. hoffdr@uwplatt.edu. Phone: (828) 641-0506. Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - In January it was announced that LaGrange had hired Idaibi Ogbanga to be the high school's next head football coach. Staff Directory; Sports Information; Student-Athlete Advisory Committee . We knew it would be when we saw the teams in the offseason, so we knew that we would have some really tough battles against these teams. They have a tough region with very good competition week in and week out, so we know they will be coming in with a great team. What are the biggest takeaways for you from the Troup victory? His older brother, Billy, is Floridas head coach and got a good win Saturday at Texas A&M. Atkins and Cartavious Tank Bigsby, who both had 2,000-yard seasons. Former Gatesville head coach Kyle Cooper, who spent the last two years leading Ponder, talks to his players on the sideline on Nov. 3, 2017. At LaGrange High, Pardue also served as assistant athletic director and physical education department head while building a football program with a 78% winning percentage, eight region championships, and three state championships. Football. Your dad raised a family of good coaches, leaving a great football legacy. Its been a great two years, its never easy to leave, but I am fired up to get started.. During Grintons tenure at Greensboro College, he was a three-year starter. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Westberg also helped the Lane College defense finish 15th in Division II in 2007.In addition to his college experience, he has had stops at North Brunswick High School in Leland, NC and Pulaski County High School in Pulaski, VA. As a wide receiver and defensive backs coach at Pulaski. Weve had a 1-0 mindset every week coming off the Whitewater game. 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. Mrs. Viltz is a LaGrange graduate. Mart Grinton, a native of Winston Salem, NC enters his second season at Northern Guilford, First season as Defensive Coordinator. LaGrange. Erik Westberg, a former NCAA Division II quarterback, enters his second season as Northern Guilford Head Coach. Ogbanga played football at LaGrange High School and graduated from the school in 2005, and he made it clear that he is overjoyed to be back and wants to restore the program he loves back to prominence. footballrecruiting@lagrange.edu This handbook is a look into what the Lagrange football coaching staff deems to be the important facets of our football program. He has over 30 years of experience. If you don't know your username or password, please stop by the counselors' office or Mrs. Evans. LaGrange High School, home of the Grangers, is a public high school located in LaGrange, Georgia. What kind of coaches father was he? A familiar face will be a part of LaGrange Highs new-look coaching staff. 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LaGrange Middle School; Union Vale Middle School; Arthur S. May School; . Rosters will be posted next week. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. 1 LSU defeats Butler, Johnson, Morris shine as No. JEFF WILLIAMS Coach Williams enters his fourth year on the McT Coaching Staff. Have you had time to scout them? Before coming to Plano, he was the Co-Offensive Coordinator, Head Offensive Line Coach & Strength Coordinator at Grapevine H.S. Staff Writer Clifton led a high-powered offense that averaged 44.6 points per game as he threw for 4,254 yards and 41 touchdowns, adding a team-high 534 rushing yards and 14 more scores.