EXCERPTS FROM THE SOUTH GARLAND COLONEL TRIBUNE, SEPTEMBER
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JOURNY INTO THE WORLD OF ROYALTY
By Jenny Yank
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As the procession of nominees entered onto the field and the MCs started their announcing, the crowd roared, and the South Garland Homecoming Game of 2003 had begun.
Friday evening, escorted by their parents, the candidates for this years Homecoming King and Queen made their way onto the field for the annual presentation. Seniors Erin James and Justin Caraway were crowned Homecoming royalty.
"It's an honor just to be nominated. A lot of the people out here deserve it," Caraway said after receiving the second-ever title of SG Homecoming King. The court included: Logan Culwell, David Morphew, Sentries Lee Formaggini, Caleb Hainline, and Tom Kelly (as the Colonel), Football Players Prince Hickman, Marcus Kelly, Jordan Reever, and Daniel Schroeter were the nominees for King, while Daisy Gamez, Cassandra Gomez, Shambrequa Puttilla, Cheerleaders London Gibbs, Jessica Howell, and Jennifer Jacobs, Belles Jessica Hager, Julianne Schwartz, and Lindsay Walters were up for Queen. "When they announced my name, I was like 'Shut Up! No Way!'" James said. Caraway and James then walked around the field as King and Queen.
After the ceremony, the football game that followed was also very exciting. During half-time, the Bells performed their "Double Dixie" as is traditional for Homecoming, and by the start of the second half, the game was really picking up. Bryan Adams suffered a loss as South won 37-3.
The dance on Saturday was hot. And I mean that literally. The air conditioning had broken the day before, so with close to 1,000 people in and out of the cafeteria, the air was sweltering. Nelly's song "Hot In Here" had new meaning to all on the dance floor when it was played around nine o'clock. The water and punch being served couldn't keep up with all the students demanding it, but despite the heat, most people seemed to be having a good time dancing and chilling with their friends. Many people left early to eat at restaurants that don't let you make reservations.
Overall, the South Garland Homecoming of 2003 will go down as one of the best in many years. Although it came unusually early this year, everything related to Homecoming, from the hall decorations, to the Pep Rally, to the Game and the Dance, could not have been executed better. Homecoming '03: the curtain has fallen, the fat lady has sung, but it's not to be forgotten by those who participated in its festivities. |
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VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM HOLDS HIGH EXPECTATIONS
By Blake Kerlev
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As the fourth quarter winds down, the smallest flaw can be the difference between a victory and a loss. The less talent a team has, the smaller their room for error. The Colonel offense and defensive lines are not as deep as in years before.
 "We are still looking for offensive and defensive linemen to fill some holes from last year," offensive coordinator Chris Moseley said.
The offensive and defensive backs are deeply talented, but their ability to perform will be based on the line's performance.
"The most important part is the line, if you don't have a strong offensive and defensive line, you're not going to win a whole lot," Head Coach Mickey Moss said.
The talent on the lines is not a question of coaching staff; the question is the depth. With Seniors Prince Hickman and George Templeton operating the defensive front, and Seniors Marcus Kelly and Raymond Benson leading the offensive front, injuries, not ability, create doubt. The Colonels know their strengths and are improving their weaknesses.
The offense will be strong with Senior Jordan Reever at quarterback and talented returning receivers like Senior Lance Colburn and Junior Raimond Pendleton. The offense averaged 28 points per game last year and is optimistic about increasing that number this year.
"Offensively, the experience at quarterback and our receivers make us strong. Returning three starters on the offensive line is also a plus," Coach Moseley said.
Moseley is hoping for another standout season by his quarterback and receivers. The offense is also hoping for a potent offensive attack with more running plays to relieve the pressure from opposing defenses. Age is no limit on the Colonels with Duron Montgomery and Phillip Payne getting playing time on varsity as Sophomore receivers. With Seniors Adrian Butler and Dominique Thompson sharing time carrying the ball, the Colonels are confident.
The Colonels are also very talented in the defensive back positions. With Junior Matthew Harding and Senior Marcus Applewhite at the corners, the safeties can concentrate more on the run without needing to think twice about the pass threat.
"Defensively, we are much faster than last year," Coach Moseley said.
Not all varsity starters are returnees from varsity. The Colonel football team has received many players that have either not played for a year or two or have come from other schools to play at South Garland. In the receiver core, Antwaun Harris decided that he would play football his senior year after a few years off to concentrate on basketball. Six foot seven defensive tackle Nick Richmond earned a varsity position after only one year of experience. Junior James Bradley transferred from Longview and earned a position as a defensive back at South Garland.
The Colonels expect the successful season to begin with Weatherford and continue throughout the year. "We all have high expectations and if we can get the players and the coaches on the same page, I expect to win every game," Coach Moss said. |
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SOUTH GARLAND 41, WEATHERFORD 7 (Thur, Sep 4)
The statement came one year later but was just as bold. South Garland, No. 6 in SportsDay's Class 5A area rankings, defeated No. 5 Garland, 18-10, on Friday night at Williams Stadium. It was South Garland's first victory over Garland since 1992.
South Garland (4-0, 1-0 in District 12-5A) played nearly flawless. It didn't commit a turnover, committed only three penalties and was forced to punt only twice.
South Garland secured the victory with its final drive. South Garland drove from its 22 to Garland's 9, eating 4:41 off the clock before turning the ball over on downs with 2:12 left.
GARLAND - Mesquite's Wishbone offense got it back into the District 12-5A playoff picture with 20-6 victory over South Garland on Thursday night at Homer B. Johnson Stadium. South Garland's playoff hopes took a big hit with an injury to senior quarterback Jordan Reever, who went out in the second quarter with a dislocated elbow. South Garland (4-1, 1-1) will be without Reever indefinitely.
No. 19 Mesquite (3-1, 1-1) got the strongest showing of the season from a defense that had allowed an average of 28 points per game. Reever went out after being hit while scrambling and throwing an incomplete pass. Reever was 5-of-12 for 44 yards and an interception. 
South Garland (7-2, 4-2 in District 12-5A) trailed Rowlett, 19-14, when Harris ran a reverse down the right sideline. It was his only carry of the game.