Northview girls soccer coach Jen Barr knew she had to make some changes after a disappointing 2011 season. The Titans finished 9-10 last season and Barr made some off-season adjustments to help the girls bounce back. The adjustments seem to be working; the girls team finished the regular season with a 12-6-1 record and is playing for a shot in the state championship tonight. Read more >

ATLANTA SOUTHSIDE

North Clayton 28, Mt. Zion (Jonesboro) 7: Michael Ross took over in the fourth, scoring on a 68-yard run and 74-yard catch for the hosts (5-1). Austin Smith pulled Mt. Zion (5-1) within seven in the third. Read more >

ATLANTA/SOUTHSIDE

North Clayton 20, Tri-Cities 14: LaDarius Mathis had two rushing touchdowns, and his 1-yard plunge in overtime sealed the victory for the visiting Eagles (5-1) over the Bulldogs (4-3). Read more >

Anyone can put together a list of the best 10 or six or 11 football players in state, but how thorough would that list really be? Score Atlanta decided to comprise a list at least four times better than any other list in the state for the 2010 football season. Our list won’t have simply 11 players. Oh no. Score Atlanta is proud to present the Score 44, aka the 44 best senior players in the state of Georgia. Score Atlanta loves high school football and wants to give back to the athletes that provide such joy for 16 weeks a year.

The list was partially unveiled on last week’s “Official Visit” show on 790 the Zone. Tonight, 11 more will be recognized on the show.

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The Collins Hill Eagles captured the Class AAAAA boys soccer title last night, knocking off No. 1 Northview 1-0 thanks to two big saves by a freshman goalie during penalty kicks to win the school’s second straight championship. The Eagles netted four shots in the PK session to Northview’s two, following a scoreless regulation and two scoreless overtime periods.

Jackson Taylor blocked two Titans shots to his right, giving Coach Drew Prentice’s squad its second straight title in its third straight championship game appearance.

"I think all the adversity we faced this season has made a stronger, more tightly knit group," the first-year coach said of his team. Read more >