Atkinson County Baseball

The Atkinson County Rebels finished the 2005 season with a 28-8 overall record and in the Final 4 of Class A baseball. The 2005 Rebels went undefeated in Region 1A for the first time ever to win the schools second Region Championship. Also, the 2005 team's appearance in the state playoffs marked the 6th consecutive year the program has reached the playoffs - an extension of the school record set by the 2004 team. The 6 year playoff run is highlighted by appearances in the 2001 "Sweet 16", the 2002 "Elite 8", and the 2005 "Final 4." *INTEGRITY, CHARACTER, AND COMMITTMENT*

Monday 6/13 The Rebels won 2 games at Brooks County by the score of 16-1 and 9-6. Game 1: Daniel Clement started on the mound and allowed 1 hit. Lee Chancey pitched the final inning of the game and allowed Brooks' only run. At the plate the Rebels were led by Garrett White, Jake Relihsn, and Keegan Wilkinson. Game 2: Justin McClellan started on the mound threwing 3 innings and allowing 4 hits. Tim Wood finished the game on the mound. Tim Wood, Ethan White, and Justin Meeks led the Rebels at the plate. Thursday 6/16 The Rebels won 2 games against Brooks County. Atkinson played a split squad in both games to allow for different player combinations. Game 1: Atkinson won 2-1 behind Keegan Wilkinson's complete game effort. Game 2: Atkinson won 17-2 behind Ryan Mason, Jake Relihan, and Drew Meeks on the mound. The Rebels' young players are doing a good job in the absence of some of the older players who are involved in other activities (legion, camps, etc.). "Aquinis Single A Shootout" Thursday 6/23 Aquinis 3 - Atkinson 2 Friday 6/24 Washington-Wilkes 10 - Atkinson 3 Atkinson 8 - Athens Academy 7 Saturday 6/25 Atkinson 4 - Jefferson 2 Atkinson plays without several starters each summer due to certain situations and it really gives the young players a chance to step up. Each time the Rebels line in this summer there has been and will be new faces on the field with the returners that are playing. CONGRATULATIONS the players who were selected to play American Legion ball this summer. GOOD LUCK!

Jonathon Guthrie and Cam Newmans have each accepted scholarships to play at Gordon College next season. Both had received several scholarship offers to play baseball at the next level. Each of these young men are tremendous leaders and competitors. They will be missed by the Atkinson program. Guthrie was a 3-year starter at catcher for the Rebels. He was named All-Region each year (1st team twice). He threw out over 60% of potential base stealers each season with a high of 72% in 2004. Newmans was a 4-year starter for Atkinson at pitcher and shortstop. He was named 1st team All-Region 3 times. He was named the Region 1A Defensive Player of the Year twice (2003 season and 2004 season) and was named the overall Region 1A Player of the Year in 2005. He was also named Georgia Dugout Club Player of the Week in 2005. Cam now holds 7 single season and/or career school records. Also, former Rebel standout Shane Newmans has signed a baseball scholarship (BIG ONE) to continue his playing career at Division 1 Savannah State University. Shane graduated from Atkinson in 2002 and was a big part of that year's "Elite 8" team. He signed a full scholarship with ABAC out of high school and started for the Stallions for 2 years (medical redshirt 1 year). In addition, former Rebel Jarred Morris has accepted a pitching coach position at Brewton Parker College. Jarred also graduated from Atkinson in 2002 and was a big part of that year's "Elite 8" team.

CONGRATULATIONS to the 1994 team for being the only other Atkinson team to make it to the Final 4! Thank you to our AD and the handful of former players who have documented and updated Atkinson's playoff history (whether through memory or items). Especially THANK YOU to those who provided the copies of the original old stat sheets and schedules with results.