Saturday, November 12, 2011
The Eagles were yards away from the potential winning touchdown against West Forsyth when time ran out.
The Etowah Eagles had a chance to tie the game late in the fourth quarter of their first-round playoff game at West Forsyth on Friday night but came up about seven yards short. Etowah lost, 13-7, exiting the Georgia High School Association's AAAAA playoffs and ending its season. With three seconds to play, quarterback John Oliver launched Etowah's Hail Mary pass from the 50-yard line, according to the Cherokee Tribune. At the other end of the long pass was running back Devonte Wheaton, who came down with the ball at the 7-yard line but couldn't shake a tackler to score. The Eagles spotted West Forsyth a 13-point lead in the first half and couldn't recover. The Eagles finally scored on a 24-yard run by Devonte Wheaton with 38 seconds left …
Friday, November 11, 2011
The Eagles face West Forsyth in the first round of the state playoffs tonight.
Etowah (6-4) at West Forsyth (9-1) – Etowah has qualified for the playoffs in each of its last six seasons but never won a road game in the postseason. To move forward towards the state championship Etowah will have to break that trend tonight. These two teams met on Sept. 9 with West Forsyth taking the game, 21-13. We want to make Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch the place to go for all the latest high school sports news, but we need your help. Whether you're a coach, player, booster, parent or fan, if you attend a game, share the final score, highlights, stats, photos, videos, etc., with your friends and neighbors. To report a final score, statistics or highlights from any of today's games (listed or not), send the information to GaPatchSports…
Monday, November 7, 2011
Each Monday we'll take a look at what happened on the gridiron over the weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch.
Etowah 17, Lassiter 14 – In true nail-biter fashion, Etowah needed a goalline stop at its 1-yard line on fourth-and-goal late in the game to hold onto a 3-point victory Thursday over Lassiter, according to the Cherokee Tribune. The win settled matters cleanly in Region 5-AAAAA play. Lassiter finished at 3-3 and will enter the playoffs with the No. 4 seed from the region. Etowah finished at 4-2 and earned the No. 3 seed. (Video Link) River Ridge 48, North Murray 34 – The running game has been a strong point for River Ridge all season, and Friday’s game was no exception as sophomore E.J. Ellis carried the ball 20 times for 252 yards and six touchdowns, according to the Cherokee Tribune. Ellis wasn’t the only star that carried that ball. …
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Two months after losing to the Wolverines, 21-13, the Eagles will try again in the state playoffs.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Etowah will get a second shot at West Forsyth in the first round of the Georgia High School Association AAAAA football playoffs. The Eagles’ 17-14 win Thursday night at Lassiter secured the third seed in Region 5-AAAAA for Etowah (6-4 overall, 4-2 in the region), which will travel to West Forsyth to start the postseason. Etowah lost to West Forsyth, 21-13, on Sept. 9. The 9-1 Wolverines are the second seed from Region 6-AAAAA. Their only loss came to region champ Alpharetta, 27-14, on Sept. 30. West Forsyth will enter the playoffs with an extra week of rest after finishing its regular season Oct. 28. The Wolverines and Eagles not only played each other, but also played two common opponents: For more scores from Friday night, check out our …
Friday, November 4, 2011
With 20 seconds left, the Eagles recovered a fumble at the 1-yard line to clinch the win against the Lassiter Trojans, 17-14.
Trojan Stadium in Northeast Cobb was packed with fans for the unusual Thursday night football game, which Etowah won, 17-14. The matchup aired live on WSB-TV. There was little movement in the first half with only one touchdown by the Eagles, but the second half proved to be an intense game. The Etowah Eagles' head coach, Bill Stewart, attributed Thursday night's win to the defensive line and interceptions. The coaches for the Lassiter Trojans had to decline an interview because of a scheduling conflict. The Eagles are now preparing for their first playoff game against the Region 6-AAAAA runner-up, West Forsyth.
River Ridge is on the road while Woodstock hosts Walton. Etowah played last night.
River Ridge (7-2, 1-0) at North Murray (0-9, 0-6) – River Ridge got back on track last week with a 39-point win over Social Circle. Since the Knights aren’t eligible for the playoffs, tonight’s contest at North Murray will be their final game of the season. The Mountaineers haven’t won a game all season. Walton (9-0, 5-0) at Woodstock (4-5, 1-4) – Woodstock has dropped its last four games in a row and scored just less than six points per game on average over that time. The Wolverines have already been mathematically eliminated from postseason play, so tonight they are only playing for a shot at an upset over Walton, the eighth-ranked team in the state. Walton is perfect on the season and has been cruising of late, beating its last three …
Monday, October 24, 2011
Each Monday we'll take a look at what happened on the gridiron over the weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch.
Etowah 45, Woodstock 0 – Etowah’s win Friday moved the team to 3-2 and put them in a mathematical hold for one of the top four spots in the Region 5-AAAAA standings. Woodstock moved to 103 in the region with the loss. “I’m ecstatic for our seniors,” said Etowah head coach Bill Stewart. “(They) we’re playing Woodstock for the last time, and it also put us in the playoffs. It kind of showed what our team can do if we put the pieces together.” (Video Link) Lanier 35, River Ridge 17 – River Ridge led at the half by one point and recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown to start the third quarter, according to the Cherokee Tribune. But Lanier scored 26 unanswered points after that to win the game handily.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
In a high-energy and high-scoring game, the Etowah Eagles sealed their place in the regional playoffs with Friday night's big win.
Fan's shouted, "Playoffs, playoffs, playoffs," and rushed the field at the end of Friday night's Etowah Eagles game against the Woodstock Wolverines. Both teams showed up to the game looking for a win and bragging rights for the next year in the crosstown rivalry between the two schools. Etowah was triumphant by an impressive 45-0 score. The Wolverines couldn't seem to gain ground, and head coach Brent Budde said it is time for the team to revisit the fundamentals. He said he hopes Friday night's loss will motivate the Wolverines to look for a win in next year's game. Next week the Wolverines are playing Lassiter at home. The Eagles are off.
Friday, October 21, 2011
One of the fiercest rivalries around rekindles tonight at Etowah High School.
Woodstock (4-3, 1-2) at Etowah (4-4, 2-2) – When Woodstock and Etowah meet, in any sport, there’s no telling what might happen. Not only is this a cross-town rivalry, but it’s also a Region 5-AAAAA rivalry and the schools sit just two miles apart off the same street. The Eagles were supposed to be a force in region play but injuries have taken a toll. If the Wolverines can manage a road win, they’ll leapfrog Etowah in the standings and sit in a strong spot to grab the final playoff spot in the region. Lanier (2-1) at River Ridge (6-1) – River Ridge is back on track with consecutive wins after a hiccup on Sept. 30. The Knights have scored 40 or more points four times this season with a punishing ground attack. They’ll look to establish that…
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Etowah's Homecoming King and Queen said they were shocked and honored.
Although the Etowah Eagles fell short on the field, the 2011-12 Homecoming King and Queen were all smiles for Friday night's crowning. Matthew Rich and Madison O'Brien said they were both honored by their peer's selection to be this year's king and queen. Etowah faces neighboring Woodstock next week at home at 7:30 p.m. For more local scores, check the Friday Football Scoreboard.
