RECENT
The boys team started off the season with a 4-0 record. The team won the TipOff Classic for the second year in a row by defeating Woodward Academy in the champi- onship game.
The girls team won the first five games. Like the boys, they also won the TipOff Classic by defeating Woodward Academy. The first loss of the season came against Lovett on Dec. 6.
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the swim dogs headed to Chamblee High School to swim agains SW Dekalb and Ara- bia Mountain. The swim dogs won the match by a landslide.
STANDOUTS
According to Coach Charlie Copp, the seniors are leading the way. One of the seniors, Kurtis Robinson, leads the team in points, rebounds and assists through the first four games.
According to Coach Bill Roberts, senior Queen Alford and junior Jordan Dillard are the center pieces of the girls team, while junior Akilah Haynes leads the defense for the team.
Rookie Devon Hanna immediately earned a place on the first Boys Relay team as a ninth grader. Sum- mer Cheek, a freshman, was one second away from qualifying for the state Girls 50 Free race.
The bulldogs wrestled againstn- North Clayton and Riverdale on Dec. 9. Jack Scully and Quinn Von Hoene won two matches each. The team competed in the United States Marine Corp Raider Rumble on Dec. 9.
Junior Quinn Von Hoene defeated both of his opponents. He made veteran-like moves in his first-ever wrestling match. Senior Jack Scully also wrestled well, beating both of his opponents.
COACH
“The expectations are always set at maximum effort, maximum togetherness as a team and maxi- mum understanding of the game. In our four games, our team has met those expectations.” — Coach Copp
“We have started the season strong. Thus far, we are 5-0, [but] the team is [still] a work in prog- ress. They play and practice hard, so this should really help us to become better as the season goes on.” — Coach Roberts
“I think we’re going to put in a really good performance this year. I anticipate sending the Boys Relay team and individuals back to State and hopefully adding a Girls Relay to the State Roster.” — Coach Roller
“I’m stoked about getting the team built back up. Other coaches from our area all said how glad they were to have us back. It’s going to be a building year, but it’ll be a good one.” — Coach Custer
NEXT UP
The boys will compete in the Deep South Classic Tournament at Brookwood High on Dec. 28 through Dec. 30. On Jan. 3, the boys take on Cross Keys at home.
On Friday Jan. 6, the girls — and boys — take on region rival Buford High School. On Jan. 7, the Bulldogs will take on McNair High School at home.
On Jan. 4, the swim team competes in a meet at Steve Lundquist Aquatic Center. Jan. 10 the bulldogs take on Tucker High School at Lakeside High School.
On Jan. 6 and 7, the wrestling team will compete in the 6-AA Area Duals at Buford High School. On Jan. 13-14, the Bulldogs compete in the State Duals Championship at Macon Centerplex Coliseum.
Off the mat with a Decatur wrestler Jake Rodgers: How did you start wrestling?
Quinn Von Hoene: It’s part of the family tradition — my dad was team captain in high school. JR: What’s your signature move?
QVH: Te gator roll. It is a reversal that gets your opponent straight to the pin. JR: Where do you see yourself in five years?
QVH: Either a professional wrestler or a visual effects designer for movies. JR: How do you celebrate a win? QVH: If we win, the team gets pizza.
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By the numbers
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second that freshman Summer Cheek must shave off her time to qualify for state in the 50 meter free.
players on the Girls Basketball team that average over 15 points per game, junior Jordan Dillard and senior Queen Alford.
categories in which senior Kurtis Robinson leads the Boys Basketball team. He averages 13 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
WRESTLING
SWIMMING
GIRLS B’BALL
BOYS B’BALL
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