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I just know straight up that it is time to pick up my game and the fact of the matter is that there does not seem to be any end in sight when it comes to that fact
High school sports coverage is at an all time low in this area and the market is wide open to do more, and right now that is my goal.
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My focus today will be the top 20 boys players in this area. Now doing that is very difficult because we have a lot of talent in this area. But I feel like some just stand out a little more than others. These guys don't always play for the best team, but they still find a way to excel.
My top 20 would have to go like this.


22) Yes I know, I said 20 but in the end I couldn't decide who to leave off so I stretched it to 22. I am going to go with a big man who puts rebounding numbers up most games and scoring numbers up sometimes. I saw him go for 30 against Wilkinson County, but I have also seen him not score in double figures several times. But the Stratford Eagles are nothing without Nathan Hunt.


21)One of three Northeast Raiders on the list, Cameron Cherry is a 3 point shooter who can get hot and lead his team to a win. Northeast will need that as they are in a fight for a playoff spot right now despite a 15-9 record this year.


20) I have seen Tattnall play a lot this year and I don't think I could complete this list without having Lance Franklin on it. He has really been the only consistent player for Tattnall and that is why the Trojans are desperate for wins to make the top 24 in GHSA class A. Franklin is fairly streaky but when he is at hos best he is one of the better point guards in the area.


19)Rutland is also in the mix for a playoff spot and they would not be anywhere near this without Jordan Stephens, who is averaging 13 points a game.


18)Central has responded well this year despite new starters all over the place and received a great Christmas gift in the emergence of Tymir Robinson, He has only played in about six games but he has given the Chargers a much needed scoring boost.


17)Stratford is full of very good players obviously because they are winning almost every single game. Christian Palmer, in my opinion is the glue of this team. The junior guard does not have to score to be successful, but he scored 16 first  half points to help put Tattnall away early on Friday night. Every team needs one of these kids.


16)As I just stated every team needs one of these guys and most good teams do have one of them, Warner Robins High has Champ Dawson who has those qualities. He can score but does not have to and fills up the other stat lines quite often.


15)Jones County is another team fighting for a playoff spot and that is mainly because of Garrian Wade, who averages 13 points and 8 rebounds a game.


14)Perry High is also having a very solid year and if not for Upson Lee and Mary Persons it would be even better. Jake Smith leads the way with 12 points a game for the 14-7 Panthers.


13)Here comes the third player for Stratford and that would be Jaden Harris, who is only a freshman. Jaden is a little up and down but he is just a kid and has tremendous upside. I like him best when he is working hard and playing defense and not so worried about scoring. Stratford needs him when they get to the playoffs.


12) In my eyes FPD has been a disappointment. I thought they would take  a step towards improvement and I thought they would be better than Stratford. That has not happened but they still have time. Maurice Gordon is the man who must lead a late season surge.


11)Northeast also has several weapons in their battle to make the playoffs and Tyree Gilbert is a big part of that . He goes for 14 points a game for the Raiders.


10) Being considered as one of the top 10 players in this area is a big honor and I have compiled this list by studying numbers and talking to coaches. I feel like LaMontis Moore from Rutland deserves to be in the top 10. He scores at almost a 17 point clip every game against a strong schedule and Rutland still has a chance at slipping in the playoffs.


9)Darius Dunn makes Northeast go. He plays almost the entire game, he isn't a great shooter but he is a very good basketball player. He probably weighs 145 pounds but he rebounds and defends as well as anyone around here. I like watching Northeast play and I like watching this kid play.


8)I will admit that I did not know much about this guy until I kept hearing his name on the news . Tre Edge is having a great year and he is a big reason that Mary Persons is currently 21-2. I have to see these guys play before long and that is a must. Tre is averaging 17 points a game and doesn't have to play second fiddle to anyone. He is a first fiddle type of guy.


7)Poor Brice Paster is going to have his season come to an end very soon as Peach County has struggled to a 7-17 record. Paster however has been excellent as he aveages 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists per game. Yes ladies and gents  the 6-foot-4 Paster is a college basketball player .


6)Ok Ok one more Stratford kid and that is Devon Butts. The guard is explosive and has unlimited range and has that little swag to him. He was so hot the other night against Stratford that he didn't really know what to do with it. I mean the Eagles scored 35 IN THE FIRST QUARTER and I think Devin had 14 of those. He is a very talented kid who will only better.


5)What happens when a team loses its superstar for the year with an injury ? Well if it's Josh Grube and Westside they win the next four games. While it is true that the Seminoles have busted out a few stud freshmen, it is Holloway that is now the glue of this team. After the Central loss on Saturday, Holloway apologized to his team on twitter. I LOVE THAT STUFF and it shows me that this kid GETS IT.  Count him as a member of the Koknowsports gets it team.


4)Jacolbey Owens and the Warner Robins Demons are having a 19-3 year and I am sure many of them would tell you that that is not quite good enough. I am sure coach Jamal Garman would tell you that. Owens however is having another nice year and it will only get better down the stretch .He is a total gamer who rises to the occasion in big games. Watch out for the Demons in the playoffs.


3)Kylan Hill is the hard working guy that makes Central go. He has the ability to shoot the three and to bang inside and I think he is the biggest surprise of the year. I seriously do not even remember him last year and the kid is going for 20 and 11 this year. He is physical and he is a leader and I look forward to seeing him in the playoffs and in college. His best years are definitely ahead of him.


2)The number two guy could be number one and he is definitely a kid who will be a star at the next level. Nelson Phillips got to WRHS as a soph on a very good team and by the end of the season he may have been that teams best player. I love to watch him play and he will be a starter next year at Georgia State. You can bet on that.


1) Did you know that we have a player in the Middle Georgia area that goes for 29 points a game ? That's a huge freaking number for any level but Can Holden is dealing for Mary Persons and needs to be recognized on a daily basis. If it were not for Upson Lee, who I don't dare touch, Mary Persons and Cam Holden would be the biggest story around here. To me though its still a big story. Do your thing Cam Holden.


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