gtowngrad04

I believe South Panola finished the 2004 season ranked # 9 in the country, a very impressive feat. However, I think the Gtown boys are going to work even harder this summer in order to end SP High School's 32 game winning streak (given the SP team wins the first two games of the season).

Truly two loaded teams...I had completely forgotten about Chris D. winning SEC freshman of the year in 1989. By the way, I agree with your idea to transfer the tape(s) to DVD in order to preserve the memories--compact discs are far more durable than VHS if properly stored. Anyway, you know, someone should suggest to the football coaches at the schools to schedule the game again. Collierville v. Gallatin was a home-home series the last two seasons---Germantown High is 15 minutes from Osteen Field in Collierville, max! Would be interesting...when was the last meeting?

So very correct you are...it was the 1988-1989 school year, which means the game was played in the fall of 1988. I can't believe you have both of those games on tape...crazy. I've only known one person who had a Germantown v. Gallatin game on tape, and he the game he had was the 1988 game I described. Chris D. from the the Class of 1989 went on to play at Vanderbilt and holds the record for the most passes intercepted in a Vandy game ('89: v. then Memphis State) at 3. It would be interesting to look back on such intense games, especially that '87 semi-final matchup, lol.

Anyone on here old enough to remember when Germantown v. Gallatin was a BIG game on both teams' schedules? You would have to have graduated from high school during the 80s to know about the intensity surrounding the annual game (or know someone who graduated in the 80s). Share a memory, if you have one. I can tell you of a secondary account of the 1989 Germantown Homecoming game: Approx. 8,000 people in attendance; Germantown fans formed a run-through for the team...Germantown seniors had volks wagon decorated to the theme of "People are Strange," which refers to the Hippies. Student sections filled on both the visitor and home sides. After a back-and-forth battle, Gallatin upends Germantown 20-14.

I will most definitely be there...thanks for the information!

Let's Go DEVILS! Can't wait to see the season schedule...I wonder if the South Panola game will occur in Gtown or in MS....?

maybe he met a bare minimum for the ACT at Memphis (18, I believe) and wanted to raised his score for other scholarship opportunities and better placement in lower level courses--just a thought.

Germantown High School won the UCA Super Varsity (all girl) division in Orlando on February 13th. Go Red Devils! If you want to know more information go to Varsity website and follow the path from the cheer category to high school 2005 UCA coverage (competitions). I'm sure you'll be able to naviage from that point...the rankings are present as are the appropriate squad picture. Christian Brothers (Memphis) won the Large Co-ed category and Martin Westview placed 3rd in Super Varisty (all girl). Way to go Tennessee!

You are correct about that Gerry! Martin Westview won the UCA National title last Feb. over Germantown in Super Varsity (largest division); Germantown claimed the state title this November over Martin Westview. Germantown is a historically better cheerleading town due to the large number of UCA coaches and the vast influence of the UCA headquarters located in Memphis, TN. Germantown has won approximately 15 national titles in cheerleading and pom (dance, jazz, hip-hop) over the last three decades. In the summer of 1998, the squad members competed in an international competition and signing event in Okawa, Japan after winning the Large Varisty division at the UCA Nationals in Orlando in Feb. 1998. Both squads are talented but I pick Germantown to reclaim its 2003 title that Westview took in 2004. Another great squad is Houston High School's Varisty and JV team, with nearly the same number of national titles as Germantown (but not as many).

Good startup on the website. By the way, Maryville is a very nice, clean community. I've toured the city 2-3 times with friends when we were in Knoxville and each time I'm impressed. Nice job building up your football program and school spirit--top 3 in Tennessee if you ask me. Have a Happy New Year.

Dang, we got smacked!

add Andrew Barnett to that list........definitely a looker!

Go Germantown!

Keep up the great work....... Germantown over Arlington Germantown over MUS Germantown over Briarcrest The Red Devils are 6-0 in duals!

Congrats, Riverdale....y'all have truly made a name for yourself! Thanks for a great year of football everybody! See you next fall..........Go Devils!

Coach Charlie White, as a first year coach, went 14-1 in 2003 and won the state title at Germantown....finished the 2004 campaign 10-4 with a loss in the semi-finals. I'd say 24-5 with a state title and a final four is decent.

***No Region in 5A is tougher, as was apparent that our game was much more of a semi-final than what you had in Memphis*** I think you need to clarify this by saying "in 2004"........that would be true. Last year though, I'd say your region in 5A didn't have the toughest competition.

I agree about the school building and the field......just think some renovations to spruce up some sketchy spots around the campus are in need..... We don't need Houston's fancy skylights.....lol

westtn, I would have to say Germantown is a cool place to live and definitely a top place to live in Shelby County.

Yea, the facilities are definitely outdated.....very 1960s.....but you know how it goes....money is hard to come by, especially when you've got great leaders like Willie Herenton running the show.... Oh well, hopefully we'll get a new look within five years.....glad to hear Franklin is being renovated...

About the split up of towns....Williamson County isn't the only county where schools which were split up would be unstoppable together. In Germantown, the creation of Houston High has divided the city. I understand that the school had to be built (because this is TN, not IL, therefore we don't have schools with 4500 students) but just imagine what could have been.....something to think about.....if you have nothing better to do.

Why were you suprised by the 5A Lineman choice...just because Germantown isn't in the finals doesn't mean that Jeff Cottam isn't a good player. Jake Kasser from Germantown didn't win last year when Germantown won state. I don't know why everybody gets so huffy about the winners and nominees. These are high school kids......just be happy they're getting recognition.

This is Germantown's site Germantown Red Devils

Good job, Jeff! That's Germantown's first actual winner for a Mr. Football Award....many nominated but Cottam made history today.

Woa, the last time the bleachers broke was 1998....what side did it happen on.....home or visitor.......? I know those old bleachers have got to be in violation of OSHA standards after 50 years.....they've never been replaced because the city wants to keep the past alive. I believe it is high time for metal bleachers....JMHO. Anyways, thanks and I'm glad you had a good experience at the game.