Britney Guy

Player question and answer

#Question: What was your season’s biggest highlight?

#Answer: “Probably when we went on our 11-game winning streak. We had worked hard to get where we were at. Practices were on point, and we were working hard and wanted to make Coach [Eddie] Pratt proud. We wanted to have the best season ever.”

#Q: How did you improve your game this season?

#A: “Definitely moving to the point guard position. You definitely have to be able to see the floor, and you have to know your teammates and know what they can do. I was pretty happy with myself. I got my assist numbers up I think.”

#Q: What was your biggest challenge?

#A: “The biggest challenge would be moving to point guard. When we lost [senior Amber Griffin], we started going on a losing streak. That was the downfall. But then again, it made everybody work harder.”

On Guy

#Vitals: Averaged a team-leading 17.2 points a game, while adding 3.1 assists, 3 rebounds and 2.2 steals a game to lead the Lady Lions to the Class AAAAA state tournament and a school-record 18 wins.

#Why Guy: The diminuitive shooting guard has been a prolific scorer throughout her high school career, but Guy showcased her versatility by moving to point guard when starter Amber Griffin went down with a torn ACL midseason and kept the Lady Lions afloat.

#Others considered: Dutchtown’s Domonique Clune, Stockbridge’s Deborah Hoe and Woodland’s Morgan Jones.

#Coach Eddie Pratt on Guy: “She’s a leader that leads by example on the floor. She’s going to give you her best. She’s going to play a lot of minutes. She had the will, the drive and the ambition to be good this season and to have a good record and to keep her focus. You’ve got to rank her as one of the best, if not the best, that has come through our program.”

#Where are they now: Last year’s winner, former Eagle’s Landing multi-sport star Mia Adams, accepted a track scholarship to Georgia State.

Dominique Jabari Leake

Over the weekend of January 21st, Southwind Wide Receiver Dominique Leake became the first commitment of 2012 after giving a verbal agreement to SWAC champion Grambling State University. After a phenomenal senior season, in which he led the team with 38 receptions, 685 yards, and 13 touchdowns, Leake was vigorously recruited by the Tigers of Grambling, becoming one of their top targets for the offseason.

After a solid junior year, Leake worked hard in the offseason to improve as a receiver. On his summer improvement Leake stated, “I just felt that I improved greatly overall. I became faster, stronger, and smarter as a player.”

His work culminated in the Music City Showcase 7 on 7 tournament that was held over the summer at the University of Vanderbilt. His strong hands, deep threat ability, and just being able to score first caught the eye of college coaches there and impressed not only his coaches, but his teammates. He earned the moniker “Grindtime” for his efforts and impressive Pre-Season performances in scrimmages against city powers Whitehaven and White Station.

His success transferred over to the fall as well as he was used primarily to stretch the field and as the primary playmaker in the passing game of the record breaking Jags’ Offense. With a strong senior class headed by players such as Leake, the Jags finished 7-3 and secured their first post season appearance in school history. Leake stated, ” We did a tremendous job as a team and made a statement that you can win here at Southwind.”

On what made him commit to Grambling State, Leake cited the environment and players, “They treated me like one of their own and I just loved the staff and players.”

Though Grambling is roughly 5 hours from Memphis the distance did not deter Leake, ” Off the field I’m just ready to get a degree in Criminal Justice and meet new people.”

Leake is expected to sign with the Tigers on National Signing Day, February 1st. He also held offers from Tennessee State, Lane College, Mississippi Valley State, and Morehead State amongst others.