Football Fridays in Georgia: Macon Madness Hoops Edition

This episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast takes a deep dive into the thrilling world of Georgia high school basketball, recapping the state championships held in Macon. Join Jon Nelson as he guides you through a whirlwind of exciting victories, buzzer-beaters, and the inspiring stories behind the teams.

The episode kicks off with a rapid-fire overview of the championship winners, highlighting standout moments like Holy Innocents' impressive double win in both boys' and girls' divisions, and Wheeler securing their tenth state title, solidifying their place as one of the most successful programs in the state. 

The heart of the podcast lies in the insightful interviews with three coaches: Chaz Clark of Butler, George Brown of Savannah, and Kassie Scott of Cherokee Bluff. Chaz Clark, fresh from his team's victory, reflects on his journey and shares the importance of balancing high expectations with genuine care for his players, stating, "As hard as you coach them, you got to love them even harder." He goes further by talking about the important lesson learned. "The biggest lesson I learned is... you got to trust the work in the process that you went through with them and everything you have put in them. You got to you got to trust it." 

George Brown of Savannah High captures the essence of his team's hard-fought victory, describing their championship game as "like old school out in front of your yard, playing one on one basketball type game." He emphasizes the resilience of his players, saying, "Our kids were wolves, man. Our kids I seen in their faces. They kind of just telling the coach, we gotta, we're not losing." 

Finally, Kassie Scott offers a unique perspective as a coach navigating a long-distance marriage with her husband, who is also a head coach. She highlights the challenges and rewards of their situation, stating, "You just. You got to figure it out, because at the end of the day, you know, you have two little ones that are relying on you to figure it out." She also explains the balance they have, and how they provide wisdom to each other. "We've learned that balance from one another." And talks about what the victory means to the community. "It's it's meant a lot. You know, I'm I'm still wrapping my head around it."