Hooch Wrestlers Start Season Strong

The Chattahoochee High School varsity wrestling team finished 2012 strong, with a tournament win followed by a good finish in another tourney against some of the top teams in the Southeast.  Led by seniors Mikey Cunningham, Chris Wedel, Najee Banks, Wes Rice and Matt Allman, the Cougars took first place at the Coal Mountain Classic Dec. 22. The Cougars had been trailing all day, until the finals, but the wrestlers stepped up to the challenge with Allman, Joey Reihing, Ben Geier and Sean Hoffman taking third; Rice, Brady Miller, Banks and Taylor Podhouser grabbed silver; and Wedel, Cunningham and Jordan Pitt won gold. The team finished with a team best 200.5 points.   On Dec. 28 and 29, the Cougars headed to Hilton Head to battle some of …

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Register for Hooch Baseball Camp, Get Signed Glavine Ball

Camp staff will include former Major Leaguers.

The Chattahoochee High School Dugout Club will hold a two-day baseball camp Dec. 20 and 21 for third- through eighth-grade boys. Enrollment is limited, but the first 30 campers to register will get an autographed baseball signed by former Atlanta Brave Tom Glavine.  The Cougar Baseball Camp staff will include the Chattahoochee High School baseball coaching staff as well former Major Leaguers and college players, including Joe Fontenot, a starting pitcher with the Florida Marlins for five years, and Matt Cerione, a Hooch grad who played professionally in the Seattle Mariners organization. Other camp coaches will include Jarrett Northcutt, a Hooch grad who played professionally for the White Plains Pupfish in the Pecos League, and Cordell …

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Poll: Who Will Win Friday's Hometown Rivalry?

Chattahoochee Cougars host Johns Creek Gladiators.

The city of Johns Creek's hometown rivalry will heat up tonight when the Chattahoochee Cougars host the Johns Creek Gladiators at 7:30 p.m. The game will be broadcasted statewide on Georgia Public Broadcast TV, with a special segment of "What's Cooking," featuring cuisine for sampling from Outback Steak House and Twisted Taco. The game can be viewed online by clicking here. Chattahoochee's Cougars (3-1) won their first scheduled regional game of the season this past Friday when Hooch traveled to North Forsyth High School to take on the Raiders. Hooch won the game 47-20 with impressive moves on both sides of the ball. Meanwhile, the Johns Creek Gladiators advanced to 4-0 with a victory over the Centennial Knights, 49-24. Last year, …

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Hooch Falls to SW DeKalb in Quarterfinals

Panthers defeat Cougars 68-63.

After defeating Douglas County 91-65 on Wednesday, Chattahoochee's boys basketball team fell to SW DeKalb 68-63 in the quarterfinals of the state basketball tournament on Friday. The Cougars (7-AAAA) played Southwest DeKalb (6-AAAA) at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. Mount Pisgah's (5-A) boys basketball team was out of the playoffs after the Patriots fell to Aquinas (7-A) 60-56 in the second round on Wednesday.  Northview (6-AAAAA) had entered the playoffs, too, but fell to Wheeler (5-AAAAA) in the first round 71-63. Visit the Georgia High School Association's website for complete brackets.

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Hooch, Patriots to Host 2nd Round of Playoffs

Chattahoochee and Mount Pisgah advance to second round of state hoops playoffs.

Both Chattahoochee and Mount Pisgah boys basketball teams will move to the second round of the state basketball playoffs this week. The Chattahoochee Cougars (7-AAAA) will host Douglas County (5-AAAA) after defeating Salem at home this weekend. Pisgah's Patriots (5-A) will host Aquinas (7-A) on Wednesday after defeating W.D. Mohammed at home this weekend. Meanwhile, Northview Titans' boys (6-AAAAA) are out of the playoffs after falling to Wheeler in the first round. Visit the Georgia High School Association's website for complete brackets.

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Johns Creek Teams in State Basketball Tourney

Chattahoochee, Mt. Pisgah and Northview boys reach state playoffs.

After capturing region titles, both Chattahoochee and Mount Pisgah boys basketball teams will head to the state basketball playoffs. The Chattahoochee Cougars (7-AAAA) will take on Salem (8-AAAA) at home this weekend, while Pisgah's Patriots (5-A) will play either Trion or WD Mohammed, also at home. Meanwhile, Northview Titans' boys (fourth in region 6-AAAAA) will travel to Wheeler (5-AAAAA) to take on the Wildcats. Visit the Georgia High School Association's website for complete brackets.

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Hooch Grad is SCAD All Star

Will Cioffi chosen for Sun Conference all-star baseball game.

Will Cioffi, a Chattahoochee High School graduate and current SCAD Savannah junior majoring in architecture, was among 50 of the best players in The Sun Conference selected to represent their schools at the annual league All-Star game Jan. 21, the unofficial start of the 2012 Sun Conference baseball season. All 10 baseball-sponsoring league schools had representatives at the game, a showcase for scouts and fans alike to get a look at one of the premier baseball conferences in the NAIA as well as the top junior and senior players from each school.  Cioffi joined four SCAD teammates, all seniors, nominated by their coaches to participate. In two at-bats, Cioffi, an outfielder, went 1-1 with a single and a walk.  The conference was split into…

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Warner Robins Ousts Chattahoochee

The defending champion Cougars were eliminated from the playoffs with a 20-6 loss in the second round.

The defending Georgia High School Association Class AAAA state champion Chattahoochee Cougars saw their season end in their second round playoff matchup against the Warner Robins Demons with a 20-6 loss on Friday. The Cougars (10-2), who were not able to get their offense in gear, were unable to control the Demons' potent ground game.  The first quarter was a see-saw affair, but Warner Robins managed to score twice in the second period.  First, on a 66-yard run by running back Dede Wright and then on a 43-yard pass from quarterback Ty Odom to wide receiver Akeem Taylor. The extra point attempt on the first touchdown was no good.  Warner Robins went into the locker room at the half leading the Cougars 13-0. Chattahoochee mounted a drive in …

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5 Reasons Chattahoochee Will Win

The Cougars (10-1) host Warner Robins (9-2) in the second round of the Class AAAA football playoffs.

Are you concerned about Chattahoochee's chances of beating Warner Robins Friday night and advancing in the Class AAAA football playoffs? Don't be. Here are five reasons why the Cougars can — and will — win: 1. Firepower! Winners of 10 straight games, the defending state champion Cougars are on an offensive roll, averaging 35.5 points per game in that span. In last week's 65-48 win over Habersham Central, the Hooch set single-game records in points scored, rushing yards and total yards, according to a report in the Georgia High School Football Daily newsletter. 2. There's a New Kid in Town: After state player of the year Timmy Byerly graduated last year, many wondered what the Cougars would do at quarterback. No worries, mates. Travis …

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Scott Bernarde

1:02 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2011

My prediction: Chattahoochee 34, Warner Robins 28.   more ›

Good to Be Home for the Playoffs for 'Hooch, Glads

High School Football Predictions: Chattahoochee and Johns Creek should advance.

High School Football Predictions Habersham Central (6-4) at Chattahoochee (9-1) Habersham, which is making its first playoff in four seasons, knows points — scoring ‘em and giving ‘em up. The Raiders, who were fourth in Region 8-AAAA, has scored more than 40 points five times this season, but they’ve also given up more than 40 four times, and 34 or more seven times. Being able to score gives the Raiders a puncher’s chance in this game, but defense, as they say, wins championships. The defending state champion Chattahoochee Cougars haven’t given up more than 24 points in a single game and have allowed only 25 points in their last four. Quarterback Travis Marshall has had a steady hand running the ‘Hooch offense, which has a number of …

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