By Associated Press. virtual: false, orientation: "portrait", Teaching positions in the building are in Social Studies, Science, and possible Special Ed. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. West Laurens' stats have been entered for the 14-12 win @ Dodge County on 8/26/2022 7:30 PM. Oconee County has an excellent and competitive teacher salary schedule and coaching supplement scale. The State. The Greater Sacramento NAACP chapter hosted a meeting calling for systemic change and players apologized for their involvement. Stories. No days off. number: 3, McClain also helped boost the programs success in the weight room, which helped the Raider athletes who were part of the football program and elite wrestling program. Since my freshman year I have worked 2 jobs, maintained good grades, gave an all-in effort to my coach and my team, and work hard to strengthen my relationship with God every step of the way.. West Laurens High School . . This story was originally published March 28, 2017, 6:38 PM. 3692 Hwy 257 Dexter, . The network is available to high school student-athletes around the country through valued relationships with the NFLPA, FBU, NFCA and SPIRE. The school is based in a mostly white, rural area an hours drive east of Sacramento. The environment and teaching at West Laurens High School fosters love and respect among our students for each other. One thing we did right away was we made weight training mandatory, he said. However, football is an extracurricular activity. A large part of McClains role upon arrival at West Laurens was bolstering up weight training. 6 Followers Latest News Friday Nov 4. And winning football games. When you see news happening, share it! category_id: null, $106,214.00 John (Reggie) Kennedy Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Lexington/Richland School District Five, Irmo High 2016-08-15. submission: { Use the links below for more information: 2023-2024 Pre-K Flyer . Blood Drive March 7th! Make an appointment by clicking on this link. \Warner Robins girls, Jones County boys among Middle Georgia teams advancing in playoffs, Mysterious ball seen beside road was 14-foot invasive snake, New York officials say, Rodent droppings, dead flies in kitchen area. 866-495-5172 Already a member? Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Our purpose is to provide our student athletes, parents, fans, and community supporters with information. Football Coach : Sarah A Winford: Swimming Coach; Cross Country Coach; 151 South Bethel Street Thomaston, Georgia 30286 706-647-7473 Fax: 706-647-2638 ghsa@ghsa.net. Hes big, fast and a very good football player, said McClain. Order forms will be given out soon and will be due the day of pictures. They held four teams to single digits. The West Laurens Raiders own a few weight-lifting titles in Class 4A, which brings great joy to McClain. When learning Amador High's football team had a group chat . West Laurens has reached into Central Georgia for its newest head football coach. LAURENS COUNTY, Ga. Laurens County's school superintendent says they're investigating a photo posted on social media that showed students spelling out a racial slur. Players of the week/Honor Roll/Alumni Update, One of the toughest things I've ever had to do. In a statement to 13WMAZ, Superintendent Clifford Garnto said the photo of five white male students does not represent the district's values. West Laurens - 10 Perry - 22: 11/9/2019: Perry - 2 West Laurens - 36: 11/2/2018: West Laurens - 27 Perry - 38: 11/4/2017: Perry - 20: West Laurens - 14 11/5 . The offense is led by A. J. Mathis, 6-foot-1, 190-pound quarterback who has thrown for 2,153 yards and 23 touchdowns. Brackets. A. FINISH.Mercer walks-off No. But the Raiders will operate in 2017 with a large measure of continuity with the Laurens County Board of Education approving assistant coach Kagan McClain on Tuesday to take over. I think if we roll it out correctly and we provide the necessary support and we dont shame people for who they are and we work it out so that we celebrate everyone, but really, truly look at our blind spots and our differences, I think itll make a big difference, said Gibson, who is white. Soccer- Coach Smith, Coach May On 9/23, the West Laurens varsity football team lost their away conference game against Griffin (GA) by a score of 28-16. at 866-495-5172 to learn more. This is a secure Staff Intranet content page and cannot be viewed by the public. Gerald Carr has been around wrestling for more than 25 years. Get breaking news alerts, daily headlines and exclusive offers in your inbox. "global": { There are 21 seniors on this years team and they have led the way for the Raiders. If you participated in Football while at West Laurens HS, register now and add your name to the list with a message to your old friends. West Laurens High School serves 1,298 students in grades 9-12. That team is the West Laurens Raiders (11-1), coached by Kagan McClain. Talk to 41NBC/WMGTs anchors, reporters and meteorologists. School Hub School Hub Clubhouse Clubhouse Schedule Schedule Roster Roster Coaches Coaches JV Team JV Team Freshman Team Freshman Team. (Photo - West Laurens Football Facebook). The Raiders have had their best run under Nobles and McClain, each giving West Laurens a region title, the programs second in 2014 and third in 2019. The Laurens County . Were sorry, you have to be 13 years old I went back over our schedule for this year the other day and we played nine teams that made this years playoffs, he said. He was greeted by our coaching staff, administrators and peers. View the West Laurens High School Football FieldLevel page to see what athletes have been recruited from the program. Only Woodward Academy (83) has allowed fewer points. Kagan McClain had been the rare sign of stability in the West Laurens football program. Rankings. Brian Strickland is joining Laurens as the offensive line coach. West Laurens has had its periods of instability in the football coaching ranks. 607-432-2050 ext. West Laurens' stats have been entered for the 31-7 loss @ Howard on 10/27/2022 7:00 PM. 1. . Here's how to lower your symptoms, Football Friday Night Roundup: Perry takes down Peach, Bleckley rolls in win over West Laurens, WEEK 5: Football Friday Night 2022 highlights. Information. Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service. McClain has been a part of two of West Laurens three region titles, one as an assistant and one as head coach. The Raiders will be trying to reach the semifinals for the first time. Standard rates apply. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. SAVE SCHOOL. Is Matt Ryan quietly on the trading block? On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Kip Burdette of the West Laurens Raiders. We didnt get off to the greatest start early on, but after we lost to South Effingham 31-30, we all picked up our lunch pails and went to work.. Learn how this West Laurens High School student is connecting with coaches in GA and nationwide. While Garnto did not describe any discipline against the students, he wrote, "every action has consequences.". McClain was promoted from defensive coordinator to succeed Stacy Nobles, who resigned to go to Bleckley County as an assistant. If you're receiving this message in error, please call us at 886-495-5172. He let me learn and come out and help, McClain said. Richard Lapchick, the founder of The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at Central Florida, is using social media to draw attention to weekly examples of racism in sports and elsewhere. GPB Sports Reporter Hannah Goodin caught up with Southwest DeKalb girls basketball coach Kathleen Richey-Walton to talk about everything from the Panthers playoff run, her numerous state championships and her proudest accomplishments as a coach. West Laurens High School; DUBLIN, GA; Football; . He graduated from Norcross, and attended ABAC and Georgia Southwestern. And weve built our program around being strong and being physical and being tough. Alumni Who Participated in Football Class of 1979 Gayle Collins Barlow; The Raiders first football season was in 1972, according to the Georgia High School Football Historians Association website. We have to be responsible for our actions, and every action has consequences., We also reached out to Pat Brock, the Laurens County School public information officer, who said We have no additional comment at this time.. We canceled the football season, and we did it for all the right reasons because the behavior is not acceptable, said Gibson, who oversees the Amador County Unified School District. West Laurens' stats have been entered for the 42-21 loss vs. Baldwin on 10/21/2022 7:30 PM. Without a doubt its the dedication over the past two or three years to their working hard in the weight room, McClain said. That meant the 100th-anniversary game between rivals Amador and Argonaut was called off. Amador has just four Black students out of about 750. In February 2019, shortly after winning a trophy at the Australian Open to go with her 2018 US Open title, Osaka split from coach Sascha Bajin, who helped her at both of those tournaments. }. Placement . Volleyball- Coach Lawhorn, Basketball- Coach Hill, Coach Rogers Chance of rain 80%.. In 2014, while with Riverside High School, he won Region II-5A Coach of the Year. "dfpConfig": { 'A lot of pain out there': Piedmont Macon therapist offers advice on talking children through grief after elementary student takes his own life, 'The most fun I have is watching people take their first taste': Dublin hosts 'Pig in the Park' kicking off St. Patty's Day Festivities, Pollen season came early this year. }); GPB is committedto bringing you comprehensive news coverage from Georgia, across the country and around the world. A social media post circulated showing five white males from West Laurens High School, a central Georgia school a little more than a two-hour drive southeast of Atlanta, at a football game wearing shirts that spelled out a racial slur targeting Black people. The Laurens County school board approved Mary Persons assistant Kip Burdette on Wednesday night to be the Raiders' ninth head coach in this century alone. We have scores from the second round of the GHSA and GIAA playoffs, as well as GIAA semifinal and GHSA quarterfinal round matchups. By taking advantage of this extensive network, more than 92 percent of NCSA verified athletes play at the college level. March 9th- Junior Ring/ Senior Graduation Announcement/Invitation (if ordered)Delivery during lunch. He returned to Forsyth in 2017, adding to the Burdettes on the Mary Persons staff, with brother Dan and his father Pat, who was head coach for three years at Jasper County/Monticello in the early 1990s. Your support makes this possible. On 10/14, the West Laurens varsity football team lost their home conference game against Spalding (Griffin, GA) by a score of 33-24. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. By submitting, you agree to receive personalized follow-up and marketing messages from NCSA by email, phone and automated text. He gave his successor, Nobles, McClains resume and information, and Nobles hired him as a football assistant and to head the strength program. Laurens County's school superintendent says they're investigating a photo posted on social media that showed students spelling out a racial slur. Newton High School guard Stephon Castle can add another bullet point to his lengthy resume after making the final roster for the 2023 McDonalds All-American Game. When learning Amador Highs football team had a group chat titled, Kill the Blacks, filled with derogatory language and racial slurs, she ended the Northern California schools varsity season. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. In Gibsons mind, the discipline was the easy part. In the meantime, we'd like to offer some helpful information to kick start your recruiting process. Baseball- Coach Carter Tennis- Coach Johnson Soccer- Coach Smith, Coach May . A Member of the National Federation of State High School Associations . 10 Florida State, WBKB: FVSU women now get 12th-ranked Savannah State, MBKB: Georgia College upended in PBC opener, Weak third quarter dooms Atlanta at Boston. Burdette is a Mary Persons grad who played at Valdosta State, and has coached at Lowndes and Pierce County. Assistants Chuck Hill and Dwayne Gibson will take over the ninth-grade program, but the staff otherwise should remain basically intact. A sardine dinner proved irresistible, Missing 16-year-old found shot to death in homes backyard, Georgia police say, Mail carrier cant believe his eyes after seeing NC lottery win. No days off. A social media post circulated showing five white males from West Laurens High School, a central Georgia school a little more than a two-hour drive southeast of Atlanta, at a football game wearing . Johnson wants to know why the five boys did it. McClain has also been a defensive coordinator at Americus-Sumter, including under Mark Wilson, now head coach at Taylor County. Laurens Schedules can be found under the "links" portion of this webpage. 2023-2024 Pre-K Flyer2023-2024 Pre-K FAQ. We both (West Laurens and Blessed Trinity) may be considered old-school football teams but I think the fans will enjoy this one.. 260 14th St. NW Wed love to hear from you. partner_name: "41NBC", He also boasts a gold medal from his time with Team USA Basketballs U18 team and was named the 2022 Region 4 7A Player of the Year. Thursday Oct 27. area in order to view this page. Administrators in some cases have used these incidents to start conversations about race that have been hard for them to bring up before and roll out programs they hope will have lasting impact. Click the linkbelow to make a request for a past yearbook! $109,852.00 Rayvan Teague Athletic Director Anderson School District Five, Westside 2016-08-15. Region: 2. . Information. The Laurens County school board approved Mary Persons assistant Kip Burdette on Wednesday night to be the Raiders ninth head coach in this century alone. Football- Coach Burdette Cheerleading- Coach Beale Cross Country- Coach Johnson Fast Pitch Softball- Coach Thompson, Coach Pollock, Coach Swope Volleyball- Coach Lawhorn. He has also coached at Sumter County. The Raiders went 5-5, 5-5 and 3-7 the first three years, but have gone 24-13 the past three seasons, the programs best three-year run since going 24-11 from 1994-96 under Dixon, who is currently superintendent in Meriwether County. 709 talking about this. The school district says they're still investigating. Laurens, S.C. Laurens District 55 17: Alex Brown: DE/LB: Graduate 6'2" . Nobles and McClain talked about Nobles conundrum, and McClain didnt think Nobles would leave. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Get Recruited. Its going to be a little bit of a rebuild, but the starters weve got coming back are good ones, and weve got some young kids that can step up and contribute. We are without a doubt a blue-collar football team here at West Laurens, said McClain. Once in a lifetime, Here are the Middle GA high school basketball teams that advanced to the second round. Gibson, the superintendent in Northern California, feels she has to start with implicit bias work in her district. White supremacist acts have been unleashed across the nation in the current political climate, Lapchick said. A few facts about this team needs to be shared. Superintendent Torie Gibson felt she had no choice but to make the unpopular decision. High School Head Coach; Kagan McClain; High School Head Coach; Kip Burdette ; Events. Feb. 28, 1998. Scores. A group of Georgia high school students spelt out the N-word on shirts at a football game. Our Laurens County Schools Administration is fully aware of the derogatory photo circulating on social media outlets. Athletes in the past were able to leave racism and other issues off the field, but today not even sports settings are immune from real world problems. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Before Nobles, the Raiders had seven head coaches this century alone. The kids have bought into the fact that if we arent getting stronger every week, we are not playing the game of football the way it was designed to be played.. He started as an assistant under Stacy Nobles in 2011, and then succeeded him in 2017. Dec. 22, 2022, 4:54 PM UTC. West Laurens has had its periods of instability in the football coaching ranks. It was really unexpected, and sudden. Laurens High School has the following openings for 2023-2024: Head . } Georgia Public Radio GPTV, Ways to Watch GPB's Coverage of the GHSA Basketball Championships, 10 Questions With Southwest DeKalb Girls Basketball Coach Kathleen Richey-Walton, 2023 Basketball Spotlight: Newton 5-Star Stephon Castle. It was reportedly taken at Friday's West Laurens-Bleckley County football game. It will be aired live on the GPB Knowledge Channel and streamed live on the GPB website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. West Laurens' stats have been entered for the 58-0 loss vs. Houston County on 9/2/2022 7:30 PM. The school said it was a culminating moment for students who had experienced discriminatory issues and injustices. On 10/7, the West Laurens varsity football team lost their away conference game against Westside (Macon, GA) by a score of 22-8. He is a 26-year coaching veteran. Then I was thinking about where I was going to be putting my resume in.. What does McClain expect when his Raiders travel to Roswell this Friday night to play two-time defending Class 4A champion Blessed Trinity? Help us give a warm welcome to our new West Laurens High School head football coach, Carl "Kip" Burdette Jr. Assistant Strength Coach (Football) Dustin Curran: Assistant Strength Coach (Football) Name Position; Ben Cauthen: Chief of Staff: April 20th -Senior Cap and Gown Pictures (Optional) - You must make an appointment to be photographed. Footer Menu - New. West Laurens High School State: GEORGIA Phone: (478) 875-1000. Sometimes, we just dont have a lot of (teaching) slots, McClain said. I think we are going to have a great opportunity to really make some change and to do some great work, she said. The hard part will be setting the table for real change, and the key will be presentation. Amador High School in Sutter Creek, Calif. It was only the third region title in school history and the first since 2014. Coach: Kip Burdette. We started going to meets and winning championships.. Consent is not a condition of purchase. IE 11 is not supported. West Laurens High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Laurens County, Georgia, United States, near Dexter.The school is part of the Laurens County School District, which serves the county.The overall average on the report card for the school is 81.4898 Alumni. Nicholas Parrott 14 Total Connections. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA) is the nations leading collegiate recruiting source for more than 500,000 student-athletes and 42,000 college coaches. 13 Tennessee in home finale, BSB: Tattnalls Brown gets the save in Tech win, Tennis star Svitolina writes letter to homeland, will donate winnings, Big news not news: season start to be delayed, no agreements, M-IUPUI had only five for tournament opener, and almost won, M-South Carolina fends off short-handed Missouri, M-TCU helps tourney cause with a top-10 win, Column: Penske continues to polish legacy. The discipline was swift and abrupt. Mathis (15) hands off to Shonta Burney Jr. (Photo - West Laurens Football Facebook). CALL. All Top Performers. 2022 Orlando NexGen All American Elite Camp, Heart of Georgia Psychoeducational Program. West Laurens' stats have been entered for the 33-0 loss @ Bleckley County on 9/16/2022 7:30 PM. RELATED: Football Friday Night Roundup: Perry takes down Peach, Bleckley rolls in win over West Laurens, RELATED: WEEK 5: Football Friday Night 2022 highlights. Burdette replaces Kagan McClain, who resigned in February and joined the staff at Bleckley County earlier this month. There are vital messages about race, discrimination and systemic changes that are necessary to help us turn important corners toward equity, respect and compassion, critical for our schools today, he said. "prerollTemplate":"https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640x480&iu=/132916964,1079947/41nbc.com/uncategorized&ciu_szs=300x250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&vpos=preroll&unviewed_position_start=1&correlator=1677906920&cust_params=category=Uncategorized&video_position=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.41nbc.com%2Fcoachs-corner-2022-kip-burdette-of-the-west-laurens-raiders%2F&post=736295" profiles were viewed 4.1 million times by college coaches in 2021. On Demand. Questions? Names. The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. Get Discovered by college coaches. Kagan is 39, and he and wife Amy are the parents of two daughters and a son, ranging in age from 3 to 13 years old. West Laurens County High School wrestling coach accused of rape found dead from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT Sign up to receive GPB Event announcements via Email. On the defensive side, Deryk Jackson, a 6-2, 240-pound linebacker, anchors everything. 877-845-6272. . 469 - Chris Clay (Randolph - Clay) vs. Albany 2007. widget: true, There was more fallout. It has served us well and reflects the personality of our communities here in Dexter and those around us., Quarterback A.J. SIDNEY On rainy days, Sidney residents won't need hip boots to pass through the intersection of East and West Main streets, thanks to a $200,000 state grant to the village . What is observed in this picture is completely misaligned with the values of our school and community. He is a grandson of Mary Persons legend Dan Pitts, and also coached track for the Bulldogs. Nobles mentioned staffing numbers last week as something of a sticking point. Laurens County Schools' Pre-K Registration will be onsite April 11 (NWLE), April 12 (SWLE & WLHS), and April 13 (ELP). The group we have now, all they know is success, McClain said. About Us. College coaches Coach Burdette has taken over the West Laurens program for his first year as a head coach, hear how he plans to rebuild with some new starters. Pricing; Log In; Sign Up; West Laurens High School Dexter, GA. West Laurens High School. Find out what coaches are viewing your West Laurens has reached into Central Georgia for its newest head football coach. Camp/Event; College Coaches Showcase Camp 8/2/20 to 8/2/20; . (Schedule Galaxy) Steven West. Gerald Carr, Head Coach. The 11-2 season in 2019, McClains Region 2-4A title year, was West Laurens first double-digit win season since 1994, and tied the 11-2 mark in 1990 as a program best. 2023-2024 Pre-K FAQ.

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