Sunday, May 13, 2012
Pythons defeat Hebron Christian
The Paideia School Pythons defeated Hebron Christian Academy 5-1 Friday night in the Class A boys state soccer quarterfinals. Paideia knocked off Hebron in front of a home crowd at Python Park in Avondale Estates, securing a Final Four berth and drawing one step closer to uncharted territory: a state championship. The Pythons had been absent from the second round of the playoffs since 2008, but advanced the the final four in 2011. Paideia will face Atlanta International School in the final four on Tuesday, May 15. The winner of the game will compete for the Class A state title. Come join the rest of the VaHi-Druid Hills Patch fans on Facebook! It's Patch and Facebook together. Doesn't get much better than that.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Pythons host Hebron Friday
The Paideia School Pythons will play Hebron Christian Academy on Friday in the second round of the boys soccer state playoff tournament. Paideia advanced to the Elite 8 of tournament play with a decisive 6-1 victory over Mt. Paran on Tuesday. Paideia lost to The Walker School Wolverines in the final four of the tournament last season. If you go: Paideia hosts Hebron Christian Academy, Friday, May 11 at 5 p.m. at Python Park, 1201 Clarendon Ave, Avondale Estates Come join the rest of the VaHi-Druid Hills Patch fans on Facebook! It's Patch and Facebook together. Doesn't get much better than that.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Lady Pythons fall 15-5 in semifinals
The Paideia School girls’ ultimate team lost to Amherst in the semifinals of the Amherst tournament on Sunday, May 6. The Pythons fell 15-5 to Amherst at the 21st Annual Amherst Invitational, one of the most competitive high school competitions in the country. Both the Amherst girls and boys team went on to win the tournament. The Paideia boys’ team lost to Amherst 15-6 in pool play. The Pythons had defeated Amherst just two weeks prior at home. The Amherst tournament marks the end of the season for both Paideia teams. Come join the rest of the VaHi-Druid Hills Patch fans on Facebook! It's Patch and Facebook together. Doesn't get much better than that.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Red Devils fall 7-6
The Druid Hills High School boys soccer team suffered a heartbreaking loss Thursday night at Columbus. The Red Devils pushed No. 6 ranked Columbus to the brink in the Class AAA State Soccer Playoffs before coming up one shot short in a penalty kick shootout that went two full rounds. The two teams battled to a 0-0 tie in regulation and were still in the scoreless tie following the two five minute overtime periods. Druid Hills had an opportunity to win on their fifth penalty kick, but the goaltender from Columbus made a great save with inches to spare to send the game into the second round of penalty kicks. Columbus (15-2-1) was able to capitalize on the save and won the game 7-6 on its 10th penalty kick to advance in the state playoffs. …
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Senior Chris Goodwin sets school record
Monday, April 16, 2012
Red Devils improve to 7-4
The Druid Hills High School boys soccer team shut out Stone Mountain High School 2-0 Friday night. Austin Weatherly and Momadue Jallow scored for the Red Devils. John Toulme and the team's defense recorded the shutout. The Red Devils (7-4) face St. Pius (13-1-1) on Tuesday, April 17. Connect with Virginia-Highland Patch on Facebook and Twitter at @VaHiPatch. Get Patch in your inbox.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Game set for Friday, April 13
The Druid Hills High School boys soccer team will battle for the region title this week. The Red Devils will face Stone Mountain on Friday, April 13, in the first round of the tournament. The winner of the region tournament will secure a spot in the state tournament. If you go: Druid Hills boys soccer at Stone Mountain, Friday, April 13 at 7:30 pm at Hallford Stadium, 3789 Memorial College Avenue Clarkston, GA 30021 Connect with Virginia-Highland Patch on Facebook and Twitter at @VaHiPatch. Get Patch in your inbox.
Friday, March 23, 2012
79 boys and 38 girls compete for the individual and team titles on Monday
Mystery Valley Golf Club plays host to the DeKalb County Golf Championships for the seventh consecutive year as 79 boys and 38 girls compete for the individual and team titles on Monday, March 26. The guys start the day at 8 a.m. as two-time defending medalist Ryan Elmore of three-time defending champion Dunwoody tees off with the opening group. The girls begin at 11:54 a.m. as Dunwoody is set to defend its 2011 title. Elmore leads a group of six Dunwoody golfers including twp other Top 20 finishers from the Wildcats three-peat championship of a year ago. Seniors Will Trask and Cameron LaRose finished 20th and 14, respectively, in the 2011 tournament. Other Top 10 finishers from a year ago include runner-up senior Maram Macham of Columbia…
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Thousands took to the streets for the Publix marathon and half marathon today. Patch offers you some snapshots of the half marathon course. Did you run, volunteer or cheer? Share your pix and video clips with your friends and neighbors on Patch!
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Pythons travel to Norcross to face Wesleyan School
The Paideia School girls basketball team is headed to the 2011-2012 GHSA State Basketball Tournament this weekend. The Paideia Pythons will travel to Norcoss on Friday, Feb. 24, to face Wesleyan School in the Class A matchup. The game is set to tip off at 7 p.m. The girls finished the season 20-8. See the full playoff schedule at the Georgia High School Association website. If you go: Wesleyan School, 5405 Spalding Dr., Norcross, GA 30092
Mike Mike
12:09 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Sarah, try and process what I am about to write through that tiny little brain of yours; and really try to understand the important details before posting another idiotic reply. The horrible calls against AIS, were coincidentally, at critical moments that literally handed goals to Paideia. Paideia should work on actually scoring goals without the ref's help. That would improve their chances of … more ›