4Q GAMENIGHT: Leon vs. Godby Video Hilites
What started as a defensive struggle turned in to a solid win for the Leon Lions over the Godby Cougars on Friday night at Gene Cox Stadium. Leon jumped out to a 3-0 lead on a 46 yard Sean Allen field goal and never looked back.
Lead by senior QB R. DeVore, the Lions put together a solid running game while defensively frustrating the Cougars offense. Godby’s lone score came from RB J. Covington.
FINAL SCORE: Leon 26 – Godby 7
Last Week’s Jamborees
Last week’s Preseason Jamboree’s were a breath of fresh air for all of you hardcore high school football fans! Thursday and Friday saw the start of yet another high school football season in the Big Bend Area and 4Quartersonline.com has all the pictures to prove it!
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Friday Night Football
It’s the final tune-up before the regular season week 1 and the 2010 preseason games are already underway. Tonight’s match-ups feature Godby, Lincoln and East Gadsden at the annual Jamboree at Cox Stadium. Later tonight Chiles and Florida High will pair off at Chiles High School. Also Madison County will take on Daytona Beach Warner Christian and Taylor County will face Mayo.
Later Aucilla Christian will take on Maclay while Munroe will face St. Francis. Check back later for scores, highlights, and photos!
Preseason state prep football poll 3-A thru 1-B (8/23)
Class 3A
1. Jefferson (1) 0-0 105
2. Lake Wales (6) 0-0 100
3. Pensacola (5) 0-0 88
4. St. Augustine 0-0 78
5. Miami Washington 0-0 60
6. Miami Belen Jesuit Prep 0-0 50
7. North Marion 0-0 49
8. Fort Pierce Westwood 0-0 29
9. Winter Haven 0-0 22
10. Miami Jackson 0-0 20
Others receiving votes: South Fort Myers 15, Miami Norland 12, Bartram Trail 10, Southeast 10, Eau Gallie 9, Hallandale 8, Fort Myers 7, Merritt Island 7, Pasco 5, Belleview 5, Clay 5, Naples 4, Land O’Lakes 4, Jensen Beach 4, Lehigh 3, Barron Collier 3, Archbishop McCarthy 2, Lakewood 1.
Class 2A
1. Glades Central (5) 0-0 113
2. Cocoa (8) 0-0 106
3. Robinson 0-0 85
4. Godby 0-0 74
5. Plantation American Heritage 0-0 61
Others receiving votes: Astronaut 13, Rickards 13, Jones 13, Bishop Moore 9, Immokalee 8, Suwannee 7, Rockledge 6, Baker County 6, Port Orange Atlantic 6.
Class 2B
1. Bolles School (6) 0-0 119
2. Pensacola Catholic (5) 0-0 98
3. Chaminade-Madonna College Prep (1) 0-0 93
4. Tampa Catholic 0-0 74
5. Ocala Trinity Catholic 0-0 45
Others receiving votes: Cardinal Newman 17, Gulliver Prep 16, Pahokee 15, Monsignor Pace 13, Lake Highland 12, North Broward 6, Florida 6, University Christian 6.
Class 1A
1. Trinity Christian-Jacksonville (4) 0-0 121
2. Fort Meade (5) 0-0 107
3. Delray American Heritage (3) 0-0 91
4. North Florida Christian 0-0 59
5. Melbourne Central Catholic 0-0 44
Others receiving votes: Port St. Joe 26, Freeport 15, Berkeley Prep 12, Westminster Academy 10, Eagle’s View 8, Bishop Snyder 7, Dade Christian 7, Providence 7, Liberty County 6.
Class 1B
1. Glades Day (13) 0-0 130
2. Warner Christian 0-0 109
3. Jupiter Christian 0-0 101
4. Jefferson County 0-0 60
5. Florida Air Academy 0-0 48
Others receiving votes: Out-of-Door Academy 27, Victory Christian 26, Hawthorne 19.
What New Head Coach will be in Orlando
What first year coach has the best chance of winning a state title?
- Madison County: Mike Coe (38%, 8 Votes)
- Jefferson County: Jeremy Brown (19%, 4 Votes)
- East Gadsden: Corey Fuller (19%, 4 Votes)
- Godby : Ronnie Cottrell (14%, 3 Votes)
- NFC:Robert Craft (10%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 21
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4Quartersonline.com Staff – May 28, 2010
The Spring Jamborees are usually no more than glorified scrimmages, but last night at Gene Cox Field the first night of the 2010 Spring Jamboree had more of a regular season game feel. The first half pitted newly appointed Godby Head Coach Ronnie Cottrell against what might be the surprise team in the area, the Wakulla War Eagles. Wakulla running back Marshane Godbolt got the night started with a 9 yard touchdown scamper with 1:49 left in the 1st quarter.
The Cougars didn’t take long to respond with a score of their own. With 36 seconds left in the 1st, quarterback Dennis Andrews connected with his favorite target, wide receiver Bakari Harris on a 45 yard touchdown pass tying the score, 7-7. The two teams traded touchdowns, with a 2 point conversion by the War Eagles being the difference. The Cougars had a last second chance to pull out the victory, but missed a 28 yard field goal attempt with only 10 seconds left on the clock. The final score of the half was Wakulla 22, Godby 21.
#5 Wakulla's Donte Hutchinson
The next matchup featured Wakulla against the Leon Lions, who after a quick start, fell to a stout War Eagle defense. Leon quarterback Raliegh DeVore got things going when he rolled left and hit wide receiver Kenny Gosha in stride for a 32 yard touchdown with 9:20 left in the 1st quarter. After their first strike, things quickly changed for the Lions when War Eagle Linebacker Tamarick Holmes scooped an errant pitch by DeVore and returned it for a 82 yard touchdown. Wakulla added another late touchdown to seal the win over Leon, 12 – 7.
The Cougars and Lions faced off in the final half of Thursday night’s jamboree. Special Teams’ plays marked this game with Leon giving up two block punts that lead to 2 quick Godby scores.
The Cougars quickly jumped out to a 26 – 7 lead over Leon, with the scoring capped off on a 38 yard punt return by Godby’s Jalen Richardson to give the Cougars a 26 point lead. The single bright spot for the Lions in the final half of play was Justin Dixon’s exciting 95 yard kickoff return for Leon’s only touchdown. The final score, Godby 33, Leon 7.
4Q Exclusive: On the Field with New Godby Head Coach Ronnie Cottrell
4Quartersonline.com made a visit out to Godby High School during the final practice before their annual “Blue and White” game to catch up with former Florida State and University of Alabama recruiting expert Ronnie Cottrell who is now the head football coach. Coach Cottrell speaks on the direction of the program after the departure of Shelton Crews, the importance of academic success and the key players who’ll return next fall!
CONFIRMED: Godby Cougars Hire New Head Football Coach, Ronnie Cottrell
Ronnie Cottrell
The stories that have been circulating the Godby football program have been confirmed. Former Florida State recruiting guru, Ronnie Cottrell, will be the Cougars new head football coach. Godby Athletic Director Reggie Davis commented on the announcement by Principal Jean Ferguson. “There were about 96 applicants and we narrowed it down to about 3,” said Davis “Mike McClinton (current defensive coordinator), John Hunt (former assistant coach at South Carolina and Florida) and Ronnie Cottrell. We would have been good with either of those 3 choices, but principal Ferguson said that he (Cottrell) was her choice.”
Cottrell, held the positions of Recruiting Coordinator at both FSU and Alabama where he was described by Tomahawk Nation as “The Architect of the FSU Dynasty”. Last season Cottrell was “unexpectedly released” from his head coaching job at Alma Bryant High School in Irvington Alabama according to WKRG – Mobile, AL, after only his 2nd season. After a decade of success under former head coach Shelton Crews that saw 6 District, 2 Regional and 1 State Runner-up titles, Godby will look to improve upon the programs success.
That road to success for the Cougars should begin as early as next week, when Cottrell is expected to arrive on campus to meet administrators, coaches and players. Reggie Davis also stated, “We feel good about what we talked about in our interview. We want to be able to continue to move forward and build on what we already have.”
Stay logged on to 4Quartersonline.com for more on this story as it continues to develop.
2010 Girls Flag Football Season Begins Today!
4Quartersonline.com will be covering the 2010 flag football season in the Tallahassee area. District 1 consist of 6 Tallahassee schools; Chiles, FAMU, Godby, Leon, Lincoln and Rickards. Last years district champion, Leon advanced to the state finals, before losing to Jupiter High School, 16-0. Stay logged-on for scores, highlights, information and more!
Tuesday Game Schedule:
Godby at Chiles (7:00 pm)
Rickards at Lincoln (7:00 pm)
FAMU at Leon (7:00 pm)
Thursday
Chiles at Jacksonville Stanton (6:00 pm)
Friday
Chiles at Flagler Palm Coast (5:30 pm)
Leon at Jacksonville Mandarin (6:30 pm)
Saturday
Montanzas (Palm Coast) Tournament
Rickards, Lincoln and Godby
Godby’s Lee expects to keep winning at FIU
By Will Brown • Democrat Staff Writer • January 26, 2010
Jericho Lee is used to winning. It was that way in the three years he played at Godby High School, and he firmly expects the wins to keep coming once he arrives at Florida International in the fall.
The towering defensive tackle committed to play at Florida International earlier this month largely because he wanted to be a part of history.
In eight years of football the Golden Panthers have never had a winning season, but that has not deterred Lee from believing that trend will change.
“I have a chance to be a part of history,” Lee said. “Before (Florida State) and Florida were FSU and Florida they had to start somewhere. When you have not been out there as long, you want to build that reputation and that winning name. I feel I can be a part of that and enhance that as much as possible.”
Florida International was the first to offer a scholarship and the first place Lee visited. After taking a trip to Montgomery to check out what Alabama State had to offer, he committed to play for the Golden Panthers.
Despite playing football for the first time once he arrived in high school, Lee received offers from Northern Illinois, Alabama State, Southern Mississippi, Tulane and Tulsa.
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Tallahassee represented in FACA all-star game
Will Brown • Prep Notebook • December 18, 2009
Earlier this week our section planned to run a few words about Jefferson County’s David Crumity being one of the local
Leon Head Coach Bill Ragans
athletes who will play in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association North-South Football All-Star Classic. It sounded like a good plan until we realized that Crumity was just one of six local athletes that will play in the Dec. 22 game down in Sebring. North Florida Christian’s Clint Trickett will be a quarterback on this team. He will be accompanied by Leon’s Brandon Graham, Godby’s Chris St. Hilaire, Rickards’ Brandon Denmark and Florida High’s Chase Varnadore.
Leon coach Bill Ragans has coached against all those athletes with the exception of Crumity. Ragans will be among the five assistants on the North team that includes some of the best athletes from Melbourne to Pensacola. “There are a couple kids like Trickett and Jericho Lee and Chris St. Hilaire — I would be glad to have those kids on my team for a change instead of blocking them or keeping them from getting open.”
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Godby’s Crews steps down
By Aimee Sachs • DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER • December 16, 2009
After 11 years as head coach of the Godby High football team, Shelton Crews is moving on.Crews will be the next executive director of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association, effective July 1.
“I’ll be coaching coaches,” Crews said of his new gig. “It’s a chance for me to represent a profession that’s just an unbelievable thing to be a part of.”
FACA formed a selection committee over the summer with the announcement of longtime FACA executive director W.L. “Wink” Barnette’s impending retirement.
By the end of November, Crews was one of four finalists for the job. He interviewed for the position on Saturday and was offered the job on the spot.
An active member of the FACA for several years, Crews became state football chairman three years ago.
Crews posted an 88-42 record in his 11 seasons as head coach of the Cougars and a 110-61 record in 15 years overall.
He broke the news to his players on Monday.
“It was tough,” Crews said. “You get attached to them and you try to treat each one of them like they’re your own.”
Godby athletic director Reggie Davis said the search has yet to begin for Crews’ successor. He knows it won’t be easy to replace “an advocate for football in every aspect.”
“He’s built a program — not just having some good teams every now and then,” Davis said. “He’s developed an outstanding program.”
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4Q PLAYOFF CENTRAL: Both Lincoln and Godby Fall in 3rd Round Playoff Matchups
Round 3 of the Florida state playoffs featured the only two local-area teams remaining. Both Lincoln and Godby faced top ranked undefeated teams with high powered offenses loaded with plenty of stud athletes.
For the Lincoln Trojans the challenge of advancing to the next round against an undefeated Niceville proved to be too much as the Trojans fell to the Eagles, 45 – 31. Lead by senior QB #11 R. White, Lincoln proved early that their pass-offense would be a threat to the Eagles. In a display of offensive fire-power, both Lincoln and Niceville traded scores and lead changes several times during the course of the game. Only in the final few minutes was the ball-game decided as Niceville’s highly touted RB #24 R. Finch scored the final touchdown that put the Trojans away.
Meanwhile, on the Space Coast, Godby was giving undefeated the Cocoa Tigers all that they could handle. The Cougars looked poised to pull off the upset, as they seemingly took control of the ball-game on two costly Cocoa fumbles and stiffled the Tiger rushing attack for nearly the entire game. The entire 3rd quarter and nearly the first 8 minutes of the 4th quarter belonged soley to Godby and their defense lead by senior DT #99 J. Lee. However, one simple screen pass changed everything as Tiger RB #4 C. Bouie raced 91 yards to set up the go ahead touchdown for the Tigers. In an almost cruel twist of fate, Godby again had their season ended by a single point, as they were edged by Cocoa, 17 – 16 on the final touchdowns extra point attempt.
Stay logged on to 4Quartersonline.com as we continue to bring you full coverage of both of these exciting contests.
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4Q GAMENIGHT: Playoff Central – 2nd Round Matchups and area Scores
It’s round 2 in the state playoffs! Godby and Lincoln have prevailed in their 2nd round games with wins, while Jefferson County and Florida High weren’t so lucky. The Lincoln Trojans capitalized early on Columbia turnovers, to outlast the Tigers, 20-14, and advance to the Class 4A regional championship. Godby’s 4 fumble recoveries against the Baker County Wildcats sealed the 26-19 win and captured the Class 2A region 1 title.
Click here to view gallery: Godby vs Baker County >>>
Cougar RB #26 L. Johnson cuts back against the Baker County defense for more yards
GODBY 26 – BAKER CO. 19 (Final)
LINCOLN 20 – COLOUMBIA 14 (Final)
FL HIGH 7 – PENSACOLA CATH. 44 (Final)
JEFFERSON CO. 28 – HAWTHORNE 38 (Final)
Things didn’t fair so well for the Jefferson County Tigers, who were having one of the best seasons since their 1991 state title run. The Tigers were bested by a pesky Hawthorne offense who managed to out score Jefferson County, 38 -28. Florida High, meanwhile, was dominated by Pensacola Catholic, who held the Seminoles to just 7 points in a 44-7 loss in Pensacola.
Click here to view gallery: Jefferson County vs Hawthorne >>>
The fireworks were on display as the Jefferson County Tigers run on to the field
4Quartersonline.com will be in attendance for next weeks games that will feature a pair of heated re-matches. The Lincoln Trojans will host the Class 4A, 3rd round Region 1 championship in Tallahassee against the visiting Niceville Eagles. Lincoln is no stranger to Niceville, as the Trojans faced the Eagles in week 2 of the regular season, with Niceville beating Lincoln 34-41.
The Godby Cougars will have a chance at revenge next friday, when they travel to Cocoa to face the Cocoa Tigers. It will be a re-match of last years Class 3A state title game when these two teams face off, with a trip to Orlando on the line for a spot in this years Class 2A state championship game.
Baker County vs Godby You Pick the Winner
Fans You Pick The Winner: Baker County vs Godby
- Baker County (0%, 0 Votes)
- Godby (100%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 0
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4Q PLAYOFF CENTRAL: Photo Galleries of First Round Playoff Games from around the area
Click here to view Dreamloft Gallery: Godby vs. Rebault >>>
The Cougars take the field against Jacksonville Rebault.
Click here to view Photo Gallery: Jefferson County vs. Mayo >>>
The Jefferson County Tigers walk on the field for the coin toss.
Click here to view Photo Gallery: Lincoln vs. Ed White >>>
The Trojans gather together on a Time Out.
Click here to view Photo Gallery: Florida High vs. Walton >>>
The Seminoles huddle around the coaches.
Jacksonville Ribault vs Godby
Fans You Pick The Winner: Jacksonville Ribault vs Godby
- Godby (89%, 8 Votes)
- Jacksonville Ribault (11%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 9
Loading ...4Q GAMENIGHT: Photo Gallery featuring local games from around the area
Click here to view Dreamloft Photo Gallery: Lincoln vs. Godby >>>
Godby QB #10 D. Andrews drops back for a pass
Click here to view Photo Gallery: Chiles vs. Hamilton >>>
The Timberwolves get instructions from coaches during a timeout.
Click here to view Photo Gallery: FAMU vs. Wakulla >>>
Baby Rattler and War Eagle team captians meet for the coin toss.
Click here to view Photo Gallery: Florida High vs. West Gadsden >>>
The Florida High defense gang-tackles a West Gadsden ball carrier
Lincoln outlasts Godby, 24 – 17, wins battle for city bragging rights
What is quickly becoming a classic match-up of two city powers, the Lincoln Trojans edged Godby Cougars, 24 – 17, and added to the heated rivalry in the season finale. Tonight’s game featured the same story-lines as many other meetings between the two schools; both teams are district champions; both schools feature a host of college prospects; and both battled once again for the right to call themselves city champions.
Godby QB #10 D. Andrews rushes for extra yardage.
With a 7 point win over Godby, the Trojans have laid claim to the mythical city title. Log-on to 4quartersonline.com/gamenight for live in-game updates and be sure to follow us on Twitter at, www.Twitter.com/4Quartersonline for score updates on this game and others!
Other Area Scores:
Chiles 40 – Hamilton Co. 12
Jefferson Co. 12 – Madison Co. 42
FAMU High 20 – Wakulla 35
Taylor Co. 38 – Chiefland 8
Florida High 20 – West Gadsden 8
(Thursday) Leon 19 – Rickards 56
Godby vs Lincoln You Pick The Winner
Fans You Pick The Winner: Godby vs Lincoln
- Godby (50%, 5 Votes)
- Lincoln (50%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 10
Loading ...4Q GAMENIGHT: Godby hangs on late to claim district championship, win over Rickards, 21 – 20 in a thriller!
4Quartersonline.com was at Gene Cox Stadium for yet another district match-up between Rickards and Godby. In what appeared to be a sure Godby win, quickly turned into a dramatic thriller! The Raiders came into the ball-game with their playoff hopes on the line, while Godby looked to capture the district crown. Early in the game the Cougars jumped out to a 14 – 0 lead. The Raiders, however, just wouldn’t quit. Late in the 4th quarter, The Rickards offense found its way into the end-zone and cut the Godby lead to 7.
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Raider CB #2 J. Bush, defends a pass intended for Cougar WR #14 T.J. Davis
And then things got real… With 3:00 min remaining in the 4th quarter the Cougars put together what seemed to be a game ending drive, winding the clock down to just 1 minute. In 60 seconds the Raiders drove the length of the field to set up the go-ahead touchdown, with no time left on the clock! What was an unexciting 2nd half, was now nail-biting, dramatic thriller. Still trailing Godby, 21 – 20, with the extra point attempt to be made, Raider head coach Rudy Hubbard, decided to go for the win by going for 2-point conversion. With it came the hopes of an extended season by sending the district standings in to a 3 way tie, forcing a Monday night tie-breaking match-up. But just as easily as the Raider offense had marched down-field on the final drive, their pass attempt on the 2-point try was broken up by the Cougar defense. A game that was filled with emotion, lived up to every bit of the build-up and hype that surrounded it… down to the very last second.
Other Scores From Around the Area:
Final: Aucilla 59 – Cedar Creek 0
Final: East Gadsden 40 – Union 14
Final: Kissimmee Osceola 17 – Madison 16
Final: Leon 30, Wakulla 23
Final: NFC 21 – Providence 14
Final: FAMU High 51 – Rocky Bayou 0
Final: Bronson 19 – Maclay 13
Final: Munroe 53 – Pensacola Baptist 14
(Thursday) Lincoln 28 – Chiles 7
4Q GAMENIGHT: Godby outlasts Madison County, holds on to win 21 – 14
In one of the areas biggest games, the Godby Cougars stunned the Madison County Cowboys in a battle for district supremacy, 21 – 7. Cougar RB #26 L. Johnson gashed the Cowboy defense, while QB #10 D. Andrews hooked up with WR #8 C. St. Hilaire on a 78 yard pass, to give a Godby a quick and surprising 14 – 0 lead. After being shut out in the 1st half, Madison County’s woes continued through the 3rd quarter as the Cowboys were plagued with penalties.
However, there was still some bite left in the “Cur-Dog”, as Madison County finally found the end-zone midway through the 4th quarter when Cowboy RB #20 M. McDaniels scored from 4 yards out to make the score 21 – 7. And then, things got real… On the ensuing kick-off, the Cowboys recovered an on-side kick and managed to score again as Madison QB #8 K. Singletary completed a 45 yard touchdown pass, to pull his team within 7 . Both Cowboy touchdowns came within a 90 second span. What started as a dominating, winning effort for Godby, quickly turned into a nail-biting, near comback for Madison County.
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Godby WR #8 C. St. Hilaire looks in a deep pass against the Madison County defense
On 4th and goal from the 14 yard line, the Cowboys attempt at an improbable comeback fell into the hands of a Cougar defender by way of an interception. In the end it was the Cougar defense that proved to be the deciding factor, as Godby outlasted Madison County 21 – 14.
Other Area Scores:
FINAL: Bronson 31 – Munroe 12
FINAL: Arlington Country Day 60 – Aucilla 0
FINAL: Jefferson County 53 – Cottondale 14
FINAL: NFC 41 – Eaglesview 6
FINAL: FAMU High 18 – Graceville 16
FINAL: Florida High 16 – Fort White 14
FINAL: Brookwood 21 – Maclay 7
FINAL: Blountstown 26 – West Gadsden 12
FINAL: Lincoln 42 – Wakulla 22
FINAL: Taylor County 16 – East Gadsden 7
FINAL: Leon 49 – Chiles 17