April 14, 2011
Photo by Brandon Brigman
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Lions' Brickell, Burnett take top honors in track
The Gwinnett County track and field club held its season ending banquet on Tuesday at Duluth High School. Peachtree Ridge’s Josh Brickell and Autumn Burnett were selected as male and female athletes of the year.
Lions can't hold off Lassiter
Two on. Two outs. Full count. Down by two runs. Peachtree Ridge senior standout Jared Walsh was completely comfortable. He had already tattooed a first-inning pitch over the right field wall to get the Lions on the board.
Lions can't hold off Lassiter
MARIETTA — Two on. Two outs. Full count. Down by two runs. Peachtree Ridge senior standout Jared Walsh was completely comfortable. He had already tattooed a first-inning pitch over the right field wall to get the Lions on the board.
Peachtree Ridge rallies for split
MARIETTA — Friday’s Class AAAAA first-round doubleheader pitting Peachtree Ridge at fourth-ranked Lassiter is what state playoff baseball is all about.
Lions' Brickell rolls to title in 3,200
JEFFERSON — Josh Brickell led a dominating performance of Gwinnett County runners in the two-mile championship.
Lions first playoff winner for county public schools
History was made Wednesday at Peachtree Ridge as the Lions became the first public school in Gwinnett County to win a lacrosse playoff game, staving off a late rally against Roswell to win 14-8.
Lions' Yoder signs with Clemson
Peachtree Ridge senior Emily Yoder has a signed a letter of intent with the Clemson diving program.
Lions' Yoder signs with Clemson
Peachtree Ridge senior Emily Yoder has a signed a letter of intent with the Clemson diving program.
Roswell puts Lions out of state playoffs
Peachtree Ridge's postseason run came to an abrupt end as the Lions ran into on offensive buzzsaw as Roswell pounded out a 22-1 win.
Lions to honor college-bound athletes
Peachtree Ridge will hold a ceremony Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. in the high school’s commons area to honor its athletes who have signed with college programs.
Wheeler takes down Lions on PKs
When Peachtree Ridge and Wheeler finished 90 minutes of regulation and overtime soccer tied at 1-1 in their first round matchup of the Class AAAAA boys soccer playoffs, it seemed a little odd that momentum could actually carry over into the penalty kick shootout.
Walton blanks Peachtree Ridge
The Peachtree Ridge girls soccer team had a tall order Tuesday night -- take down second-ranked Walton on the road in the first round of the Class AAAAA playoffs.
Lions sweep 7-AAAAA tennis titles
The Lions (11-3) reversed a 3-2 loss to Collins Hill during the regular season and earned the region's top seed for the state playoffs.
PREP ROUNDUP: Botts helps Peachtree Ridge advance in county tourney
SUGAR HILL — Peachtree Ridge defeated Greater Atlanta Christian 17-9 on Thursday at the Gwinnett County tournament at Gary Pirkle Park.
7 locals win area weightlifting titles
Seven Gwinnett County lifters won championships in the Area II Weightlifting Championships, held last weekend at Peachtree Ridge.
Milton too much for Lions
MILTON — Peachtree Ridge was definitely not intimidated by playing a Milton team that is not only Georgia’s top-ranked Class AAAAA team, but also nationally ranked.
No easy win for Peachtree Ridge boys
SUWANEE — Marietta, which entered the state playoffs with an 11-17 record, seemed like an ideal first-round cupcake for No. 5-ranked Peachtree Ridge. And that feeling was reinforced when the Lions scored the first 13 points of the game.
PREP ROUNDUP: Herrera leads Lions to victory
SNELLVILLE — Peachtree Ridge shut out Centennial 1-0 on Thursday during the Brookwood soccer tournament.
Lions' boys survive scare from Bears
HOSCHTON — Mountain View threw a scare into Peachtree Ridge, but the top-seeded Lions weathered a scrappy effort by the Bears to post a 74-63 win in the opening round of the Region 7-AAAAA tournament Tuesday night at Mill Creek.
Hull Middle to host middle school championships
Hull Middle School will host the Gwinnett County Middle School Basketball Tournament’s Western Division bracket, beginning this week at Peachtree Ridge High School.
Lions' Gardner signs with Memphis soccer
Peachtree Ridge senior goalkeeper McCall Gardner has signed a letter of intent to play college soccer for Memphis, the four-time defending champion in Conference USA. She is the daughter of Guy and Theresa Gardner.
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