Neighbors was the offensive coordinator at Greenville High in 2013 and 2014 before spending the 2015 season at LaGrange. Copyright 2023 KPLC. Napier became a head coach for the first time in 2020. I think we have some really good things going on no doubt.. 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. It was a big win for our program. This handbook is a look into what the Lagrange football coaching staff deems to be the important facets of our football program. Earned commission through Marquette University in 1997. He now hopes to bring his energy and excitement to Northern Guilfords JV team while helping them develop in the classroom and as young athletes. 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. 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. His wife Crystal is a teacher at Rincon Elementary. Theyre going to kind of tell on themselves when we get back., 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, Bryant and Knight lead Grangers to dominant region win, Cole Garner steals the show in opening game of LaGrange Toyota Invitational as Grangers outlast Winter Park, Rylan Burton scores first varsity goal, LaGrange rolls over Riverdale in region opener. 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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 But coaching, its all about relationships, and being able to work with somebody you see eye-to-eye with and mesh with, it makes it enjoyable. The goal and expectation here is to compete for a state championship and get ready for a run in the playoffs. Flowers returned to coach at Troup High years later. HIGH SCHOOL COACHING STAFF. Afterschool tutoring program this Monday, January 9, 2023. This is Coach Chip Walker's second year at Newnan High School. Greg Westberg - Assistant Coach/Operations, 7101 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro, NC 27455. Assistant Director of Athletics/Corporate Partners & Community Relations. What would he make of all that his sons have so recently accomplished? 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. where he coached from 2015-2020. Invalid password or account does not exist. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Providing quality education for all students. Parents who have questions concerning their child and plan of study are encouraged to contact our counselors via email (as linked below) or via phone. 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? juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, A long time coming: No. Course Selection for the 2023-24 School Year. Its a good opportunity, and Im fired up. FOOTBALL : Head Varsity Coach. 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. You may begin recovery and pay before the deadline. Coach Pardue will begin his tenure at Springwood School on Monday, March 21, 2022. Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Backs) Gerald Harrison: Defensive Tackles Coach/Director of Operations/Pro Liaison gharrison@scsu.edu (803) 533-3943 (803) 533-3943 (803) 536-8718 Chris Parrott: Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Assistant) Zach Edmunds: Assistant Football Coach (Running Backs) You may review an electronic copy of the packet by clicking the plus sign (+). End of the 2nd nine weeks is Jan 9th. Mar 08. LaGrange High School, home of the Grangers, is a public high school located in LaGrange, Georgia. 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. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Hes sending me videos of him chopping down trees. Grinton currently resides in Greensboro. mmorano1@acsdny.org: 845-416-0704: Varsity Asst. For Transcript Requests contact the Registrar's Office at (706) 883-1590 or Fax requests to (706) 845-7546. Students have the opportunity to review diploma requirements, pathways, honor grad policy and course descriptions of all that is offered. Matt Neighbors, who was an assistant football coach at LaGrange in 2015, is returning to the school to join the staff that has been put together by new head coach Matt Napier. footballrecruiting@lagrange.edu We wanted to celebrate this win, but I also told them about the tradition of LaGrange High football. 1. Your dad raised a family of good coaches, leaving a great football legacy. 706-880-8334. wlipham@lagrange.edu. Winds light and variable. 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. Me and him have a really good relationship, and I know he was jacked when I got the job, and Im jacked to work with him. Staff Writer Kentucky currently has five players from LaGrange on its roster - senior cornerback Randall Burden, senior safety Mychal Bailey, sophomore defensive tackle Tristian Johnson, sophomore kicker and. LaGrange High School, home of the Grangers, is a public high school located in LaGrange, Georgia. Congratulations! Im fired up about him, too. 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. LaGrange High School is part of the Troup County School System and has approximately 1300 students and 19 varsity sports. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. Phone: (828) 641-0062 . 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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. Cooper takes over at La Grange for Matt Kates, who spent the last 13 years leading the program before resigning in January. Steven Humphrey - Assistant Coach If you don't know your username or password, please stop by the counselors' office or Mrs. Evans. Have you had time to scout them? 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. I cant help but think about him in Heaven looking down on all of us and being extremely happy. 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. In 1991, Pardue moved to LaGrange, coaching outside linebackers at LaGrange High School. You have permission to edit this article. His senior year tied for most tackles on the team and was a Captain of the team. Absolutely tough draw getting those guys in the first round. Janet Lin Craft. 1. Served on Active Duty for over 25 years. Deadline is May 1st. The goal and expectation here is to compete for a state championship and get ready for a run in the playoffs. Cooper led Ponder for the last two seasons after his March 2021 hiring, posting a 7-13 overall record in that span. 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. We also won the turnover battle, and in big games thats critical. Job Posting for Assistant Coach, Football at LaGrange College Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, the Assistant Football Coach, will provide leadership and guidance with all aspects of the intercollegiate men's football program. His older brother, Billy, is Floridas head coach and got a good win Saturday at Texas A&M. 1 Madison in playoff rematch, Police: Mans car shot at as he sat in driveway in far west Denton. Along with heading the JVGrinton will help with linebackers and special teams on Friday nights. 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. 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. Choose wisely! 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. 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. Its been a great two years, its never easy to leave, but I am fired up to get started.. LaGrange is 25-9 in three seasons under Napier after going 4-26 over the previous three seasons. His older brother, Billy, is Floridas head coach and got a good win Saturday at Texas A&M. 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. 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. 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. 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. That starts with a very good Burke County team. Go through Classlink to access the website. The program began each of the last two seasons strong with 3-0 starts before rough patches in district play derailed promising starts. I want to be able to bring the program back to where its supposed to be, and its just awesome to be back here. 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. He served as the running backs and quarterbacks coach from 2012-14. Beginning Feb 2, Counselors will begin to go into selective classroom to discuss course selection for the 2023-24 school year. Teaching/Coaching - South Effingham HS (2nd year), Played College Football - LaGrange College, Children - Eric (18), Isaiah (17), Marcus (14), Chris (12), * Clayton State (2001), Statesboro (2002-2013), Johnson (2013-2019), New Hampstead (2019-2021), South Effingham (2021-Current), - Head Boys Basketball, Head Track, and Asst Football, State Champions - Track & Field - Individual Title in 400m (Raven Thomas), Triple Jump (Camerson Edwards), Region Champions - Track & Field 11x (Girls & Boys), Basketball 3x (Statesboro and Johnson), Savannah State University ('98), Georgia Souther ('04), AIU Online ('06), Doctoral Student at US Sports Academy (Currently). AT Birmingham Southern. The . Special Teams Coordinator/Director of High School Relations. 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. Before teaching, she served as a 911 Dispatcher and worked as a Case Manager in region 5. His past experience includes serving as Head Coach and Athletic Director at Valley High School and Geneva High School. While he's held head coaching positions at Oakdale High School (basketball) and LaGrange (track and field), this is Wilson's first time at the helm of a football program. Springwood School announced the hiring of former LaGrange High School head coach Steve Pardue as director of athletics and head football coach. Daily News A familiar face will be a part of LaGrange High's new-look coaching staff. EASTON - As the Southeastern Regional and West Bridgewater High football teams gathered at midfield postgame for the Thanksgiving trophy ceremony, the two head coaches chose a game MVP . 6:00 PM CST. Grinton played his prep ball at R.J Reynolds where he helped the Demonsbecome theCPC Champions with an impressive 11-1 record as a starter and leader of the defense in 2009. Caleb Ross, Ive known him since he was 8-years-old, Neighbors said. During his senior year, Grinton was second on the team in tackles with 80 tackles which placed him seventh in the conference and was a captain for the Pride. 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. Throndset rewrote the school and conference single game and season record books and earned D3Football.com National Team of the Week honors following a record-breaking performance in a victory over LaGrange in the season finale.Westberg has a diverse collegiate coaching background, highlighted by stints at The Apprentice School, UNC-Pembroke, Lane College (TN) and Guilford College. 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. LaGrange High has produced professional athletes such as Mike Cameron, Dernell Stenson, Tony Stargell, Tyrone Poole, and Wesley Woodyard.