Atkinson County Baseball

Former Rebel standout Antonio Lott will play baseball at Clark Atlanta University this season. He will play either SS or 2B (where he was All-Region for Atkinson). Congratulations from the entire Rebel family! Also, former Rebel standout Shane Newmans is back from a medical redshirt and will again start for Abraham Baldwin. He was the starting SS (where he was All-Region for Atkinson) as a freshman. Good Luck Shane!

Congratulations to the Rebels' senior All-Region catcher Jonathon Guthrie for doing very well at the University of Georgia's catchers and hitters showcase over Christmas break. Guthrie earned the invitation to the select camp with his performance at the Southeastern Diamond Showcase where he caught the eye of the college coaches by throwing a 1.93 to 2B. Fellow Rebel senior Cam Newmans was unable to attend this showcase with Guthrie, but the 2 are scheduled to attend a showcase/workout together in Florida.

(Information still being collected for previous years) 2002 Record: 23-8 Starters: 7 seniors, 1 junior, 1 sophomore, 1 freshman Playoffs: 3rd Round "Elite Eight" (1st round sweep of MCA, 2nd Round sweep of Pacelli, 3rd Round loss to State Champion Walker) Ranking: as high as #2; final ranking of #4 (GEORGIA DUGOUT CLUB) 2003 Record: 9-16 Starters: 2 seniors, 2 sophomores, 6 freshmen Playoffs: 1st Round (Swept by Taylor County) Ranking: Ranked #9 in preseason and after week 1 (GEORGIA DUGOUT CLUB) 2004 Record: 20-9 Starters: 2 seniors, 2 juniors, 6 sophomores Playoffs: 1st Round (Lost to Hawkinsville 2 games to 1) Ranking: as high as #3 (GEORGIA DUGOUT CLUB)

(LISTED ALPHABETICALLY)

TEAM	TOP RETURNERS	2004 HIGHLIGHTS
Atkinson County	Newmans, Guthrie, Mason, McClellan	20-9 overall; Lost to Elite 8 team Hawkinsville 2 games to 1 in 1st round
Baconton Charter	-	Played an all JV schedule
Clinch County	Denmark, Dupree, Bennett	Played in the Final Four, lost to runner-ups Athens
Echols County	Register, Lett	0-18 overall; no playoffs
Lanier County	Lucky, White, Moore	10-15 overall, no playoffs
Miller County	-	Swept in the 1st round by Elite Eight team Metter
Pelham	-	12-14 overall, lost in 1st round
Seminole County	Smith	23-7 overall, lost in 2nd round to Brookstone
Turner County	-	Lost in 1st round of AA playoffs
Ware Magnet	Stewart	8-17 overall, no playoffs

The Rebels were 41-10 in Region 1A competition and 90-36 overall over the past 4 seasons. Atkinson was ranked each season for at least 1 week in the Dugout Club state poll (reaching a high of #4 in 2002, #9 in 2003, #3 in 2004, and #1 in 2005). In 2002 Atkinson graduated 7 seniors and began a rebuilding process. Through that process, with and without talent, the Rebels have made the playoffs and been ranked each year. The only Region 1A schools with wins over Atkinson during the time span were Clinch, Seminole, and Pelham.

OVERALL SEASON RECORDS
2002
Record: 26-8
Starters: 7 seniors, 1 junior, 1 sophomore, 1 freshman
2003
Record: 16-10
Starters: 2 seniors, 2 sophomores, 6 freshmen
2004
Record: 20-9
Starters: 2 seniors, 2 juniors, 6 sophomores
2005
Record: 28-8
Starters: 2 seniors, 5 juniors, 2 sophomores

CLASS A STATE PLAYOFFS
2002 -- 3rd Round "Elite Eight"
            (1st round sweep of MCA, 2nd Round sweep of Pacelli, 3rd Round loss to State Champion Walker)
2003 -- 1st Round
            (Swept by Taylor County)
2004 -- 1st Round
            (2 games to 1 loss to Hawkinsville)
2005 -- 4th Round (School Record for # of rounds) "Final Four"
            (1st Round sweep of Long, 2nd Round win over Brookstone, 3rd Round sweep of Landmark, 4th Round loss to State Champion Calvary)

GEORGIA DUGOUT CLUB RANKINGS SINCE 2002
2002 - Ranked as high as #2; final ranking of #4
2003 - Ranked #9 in preseason and after week 1
2004 - Ranked as high as #3
2005 - Ranked #1 for 4 weeks including the final regular season poll

GASPORTS.NET RANKINGS SINCE 2004
2004 - Ranked as high as #2
2005 - Ranked #1 for 6 weeks and 2nd in the final regular season poll

Check out our BASEBALL SCHOOL RECORDS.

REBEL ALL-REGION SELECTIONS 2002 - 2005

 

YEAR	NAME	POSITION	GRADE	HONORS	SIGNED @
2002	Jonathon Batten	RF	Junior	Honorable Mention
-	Kenneth Burch	CF	Senior	1st Team	Brewton
-	Jarred Morris	P/INF	Senior	1st Team	Brewton
-	Shane Newmans	SS/P	Senior	1st Team / Region Offensive Player of the Year	ABAC/SSU
-	Cale Spivey	2B	Senior	Honorable Mention
-	Michael Tucker	P/C	Senior	1st Team / Region Player of the Year	SGC
2003	Jonathon Batten	CF/1B	Senior	1st Team
-	Jonathon Guthrie	C	Sophomore	1st Team
-	Jesse Martinez	INF	Senior	Honorable Mention
-	Cam Newmans	P/SS	Sophomore	1st Team / Region Defensive Player of the Year
2004	Jonathon Guthrie	C	Junior	Honorable Mention
-	Antonio Lott	2B	Senior	1st Team	Clarke ATL
-	Justin McClellan	LF	Sophomore	Honoable Mention
-	Ryan Mason	P/3B	Sophomore	1st Team
-	Cam Newmans	P/SS	Junior	1st Team / Region Defensive Player of the Year
-	Ricardo Rowles	CF	Senior	1st Team / Region Offensive Player of the Year
2005	Daniel Clement	P/UT	Sophomore	1st Team / Region Defensive Player of the Year
-	Jonathon Guthrie	C	Senior	1st Team	Gordon
-	Zack Harper	2B	Sophomore	Honorable Mention
-	Justin McClellan	LF	Junior	2nd Team
-	Ryan Mason	P	Junior	1st Team
-	Cam Newmans	P/SS	Senior	1st Team / Region Player of the Year	Gordon
-	Garrett White	LF	Junior	2nd Team

 

*Henry Sheffield was named Valedictorian in 2002

*Chaz Wood was named Valedictorian in 2005

*Coach Porter was named Region 1A Coach of the Year in 2005