Prep Passion

We live in the south and we all know that in the south football is king. Just drop by your local high school football stadium on a Friday night in the fall if you don't believe me.

However, there is ample evidence that Central Georgia prep fans are also catching the basketball bug. Earlier this month fans overflowed the gymnasium to watch Baldwin and Wilkinson County do battle. Last Saturday night saw another standing room only crowd as top-ranked Wilco traveled to Twiggs County in a throw down between two long-time rivals. This week another packed house watched as Northside and Warner Robins squared off in the Demons gym and it was standing room only on Tuesday night as Southwest welcomed rival Northeast into its new gym. Fans have also flocked to GISA games as rivals FPD, Mt. de Sales, Stratford and Tattnall battle for bragging rights and playoff position.

This outpouring of support for prep teams indicates that school spirit is very much alive and well in Central Georgia and that people love more than just the pigksin. So if you're looking for a warm place to hang out this winter, may I suggest a local high school gym where the action is proving to be hot, heavy and entertaining.

Frank Malloy