The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has released the first state basketball rankings of the 2010-2011 season this week, and there are some familiar faces at the top. In Class 5A, defending state champion Milton (11-2, 3-0) is No. 1 and is ranked No. 20 in the country by Max Preps. Read more >

On a cold and misty day in DeKalb County’s Hallford Stadium, the East All-Stars defeated their West counterparts 13-0 in the DeKalb Senior All-Star Game. The game was played by senior stars from several DeKalb County public high schools, with St. Pius the only private school taking part. Read more >

Check out the latest edition of the Score 44!  In this week’s ranking of the top gridiron seniors in the state, there was just one change: Troy Braswell of Lowndes was replaced by Peach County’s Travis Richmond. The Vikings’ tough loss to Tift Co. did not help Troy.

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North Clayton 20, Banneker 6: North Clayton (4-1) held on for a 20-6 win after leading 20-0 at the half against host Banneker (3-3). Adalius Matthews ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries for the Eagles. Michael Ross added 28 yards rushing to go along with three catches for 74 yards for North Clayton.

Westminster 27, Blessed Trinity 15: Westminster (3-2) got receiving touchdowns of 43 and 40 yards from Khamal Brown and a 2-yard rushing score from Ralph David Abernathy IV to defeat visiting Blessed Trinity (3-2). The Wildcats also blocked and recovered a punt in the end zone for a score. Spencer McManes had two rushing touchdowns (19 and 16 yards) for the Titans. Read more >

Demarco Robinson, a wide receiver at ML King, was named the Touchdown Club of Atlanta’s Back of the Week today at the club’s weekly meeting.He has caught 18 balls for 456 yards and seven touchdowns through three games thus far. Thusly, we have moved Demarco into the Score 44. Joining Demarcus in this week’s 44 is Quartterrio Morgan of Mt. Zion (Jonesboro).

IN: Demarco Robinson ML King (Lithonia), Quartterrio Morgan Mt. Zion (Jonesboro).

OUT: Justin Scott-Wesley, Mitchell Co. (Camilla) WR; Zack Witchett Washington (Atlanta) WR.

Ray Drew, TCC (Thomasville) DE

James Vaughters, Tucker (Tucker) LB

Nick Marshall, Wilcox Co (Rochelle) QB/CB

Martay Mattox, Clarke Central (Athens) QB Read more >