HawgGoneIt Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Albany, Georgia had 4 public high schools for as long as I can remember, but effective immediately, Albany High, home of the Indians, is officially closed and will not re-open for next school year. http://www.walb.com/story/35598861/dcss-votes-to-close-albany-high-effective-immediately I have some friends over in Lee county that think this will help them as they figure to gain some of the players from the closure, Especially as it pertained to a couple of linemen that they felt like could help them out tremendously. http://www.walb.com/story/35604515/albany-indians-benched-after-school-boards-decision Another interesting angle in this story is that the Georgia high school football schedules were already in, so teams that did have Albany High on their schedules are suddenly all one game short. http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/albany-indians-(albany,ga)/football/schedule.htm Teams like Fitzgerald, Pelham, Thomasville, Berrien, Early county and the other Albany high schools are now looking for a game to fill their schedules for next season. Fitzgerald being the main one we have discussed on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Most of the underclassmen will be rezoned to specific high schools in the area, but the seniors will be granted the right to choose which school they want to graduate in. That could be a pretty huge development depending on their talent levels and where they choose to go. and if they are capable enough to be starters on any other teams in the area. I think overall, this closure will help the other Albany schools sports programs by increasing the populations and talent pool for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus69 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 For those of us old enough to remember....this news is simply TRAGIC. The Indians are legendary. Several of the Albany/Moultrie games from the 50's and 60's are what high school football is about. Throw in Thomasville and Valdosta...and you had yourself the nucleus of a POWERHOUSE region. Bobby D was right. "The times...they are a changin" Lime Sink flags at half-mast. Rufus>> 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, Rufus69 said: For those of us old enough to remember....this news is simply TRAGIC. The Indians are legendary. Several of the Albany/Moultrie games from the 50's and 60's are what high school football is about. Throw in Thomasville and Valdosta...and you had yourself the nucleus of a POWERHOUSE region. Bobby D was right. "The times...they are a changin" Lime Sink flags at half-mast. Rufus>> I don't remember a rivalry with Albany High, but do remember games with Westover and Dougherty Comprehensive. Seeing this closing in the news prompted me to go to the GHSFHA site to try to discover more info on the Indians and I found that the site has went through some pretty significant upgrading and streamlining. http://ghsfha.org/w/Main_Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Im surprised they closed Albany HS.... Why not Doughtery. Damn.... now some schools will have an incomplete season. Stupid decision to be honest.... Especially a school as historical as Albany HS. And Im talking more than Athletics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Ok I will admit theirs probably a few benefits to what theyre doing and Albany HS did have a fledging enrollment rate. But still whats the real reason? Because all I read was about Saving money.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxchoboian Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, TheMaximumHornetSting said: But still whats the real reason? Sounds like they were the Indians. Nuf said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I think the consensus was that they have enough room to consolidate and obviously save money which can be applied to bettering the other three remaining schools rather than pour money into an aging Albany High. Albany High was in the AA population category and shrinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Just now, maxchoboian said: Sounds like they were the Indians. Nuf said. If theirs a mascot issue they could fix that another way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, maxchoboian said: Sounds like they were the Indians. Nuf said. Been rounded up and relocated. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Just now, HawgGoneIt said: Been rounded up and relocated. Trail of Tears.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Reminds me of what's happening in Gadsden County right next to Tallahassee. Back in 2003 Northside and Quincy Shanks merged into East Gadsden High. And one year later Greensboro and Chattahoochee merged into West Gadsden High. Gadsden Counity always had 4 high schools. Since the teens and 20's all 4 of those high schools have been around. Until 03-04. Now in 2017, East and West are merging into 1 high school called Gadsden County High. What is Albany's city population? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Nolebull813 said: Reminds me of what's happening in Gadsden County right next to Tallahassee. Back in 2003 Northside and Quincy Shanks merged into East Gadsden High. And one year later Greensboro and Chattahoochee merged into West Gadsden High. Gadsden Counity always had 4 high schools. Since the teens and 20's all 4 of those high schools have been around. Until 03-04. Now in 2017, East and West are merging into 1 high school called Gadsden County High. What is Albany's city population? I think it's around 157k including the burbs. 76k inside the city limits. http://georgia.hometownlocator.com/ga/dougherty/albany.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, HawgGoneIt said: I think it's around 157k including the burbs. 76k inside the city limits. http://georgia.hometownlocator.com/ga/dougherty/albany.cfm They should all consolidate and rename the one high school Allen High ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 So all 10 opponents for Albany will need a replacement game now right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Time to start helping the 10 opponents find replacement. Heard Mitchell County was talking to Dougherty but nothing concrete yet. Maybe Westover will play Camden County on 9/1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Nolebull813 said: Time to start helping the 10 opponents find replacement. Heard Mitchell County was talking to Dougherty but nothing concrete yet. Maybe Westover will play Camden County on 9/1 Fitzgerald may be the best team from the Indians schedule that is now short one game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Nolebull813 said: Time to start helping the 10 opponents find replacement. Heard Mitchell County was talking to Dougherty but nothing concrete yet. Maybe Westover will play Camden County on 9/1 Dont do that.... Albany to Camden is almost over 4 1/2 hours for an unbelieveable ass whoopin..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Nolebull813 said: Time to start helping the 10 opponents find replacement. Heard Mitchell County was talking to Dougherty but nothing concrete yet. Maybe Westover will play Camden County on 9/1 Have Fitzgerald and Westover play thatd be a decent game and only an hour apart.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Update. Brooks County is the only team still looking for games after Albany closed down. They have 8/25, 9/8, and 10/13 still open. Champagnat has 10/13 open so I gave them the number for Brooks Co coach. Will update when I hear anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 11 minutes ago, Nolebull813 said: Update. Brooks County is the only team still looking for games after Albany closed down. They have 8/25, 9/8, and 10/13 still open. Champagnat has 10/13 open so I gave them the number for Brooks Co coach. Will update when I hear anything That might actually be a decent game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Albany is one of the 6 oldest schools in the state.... 1. Richmond Academy- 3rd oldest school in the nation. 2. Glynn Academy-6th oldest school in the nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 15 minutes ago, TheMaximumHornetSting said: That might actually be a decent game. Champagnat has a very small roster but they got some studs. They would have to build a lead early or they could get worn down late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Gadsden County High right near Tallahassee post that they need a September 8 game. I'm checking with them now. They are the consolidation of 4A East Gadsden and 1A West Gadsden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, Nolebull813 said: Gadsden County High right near Tallahassee post that they need a September 8 game. I'm checking with them now. They are the consolidation of 4A East Gadsden and 1A West Gadsden So are they 5A? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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