Monday, February 4, 2013

Jacksonville Giants 135 Savannah Grizzlies 101

The Jacksonville Giants defeated the Savannah Grizzlies 135-101 Saturday evening at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.
Leading scorer for the Giants was seven foot center, Jermaine Bell, with 30 points. He also grabbed 13 rebounds. Guard Tony Hooper had 14 points and 13 assists.
Former Jacksonville Giants player, Renaldo Norman scored 43 points for the Savannah Grizzlies.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Savannah Grizzlies 132 Brunswick Knicks 87

The Savannah Grizzlies  played the Brunswick Knicks Monday evening  The game was played at the Titus Harvest Dome Spectrum Church, 12335 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville , Florida.
Savannah played well in the first quarter and led after the first quarter 41-22. Brunswick had a strong second quarter and at the half it was Savannah 63 Brunswick 53.
After three quarters it was Savannah 94 Brunswick 72. Savannah won the game with the final score 132-87.
Mike Hillard was the leading scorer for Brunswick with 28 points. Scoring 17 points were Rashard Brown  and Kasheef Barber.
Leading scorer for Savannah was Renaldo Norman with 29 points. Brandon Russ added 20 points.
After the contest, Savannah Grizzlies Head Basketball Coach, Willie Ponds talked about the game
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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Jacksonville Giants. Savannah Grizzlies

The Jacksonville Giants played the Savannah Grizzlies Wednesday evening at the Bob Hayes Sports Complex and Legends Center in Jacksonville, Florida.
Jacksonville, ranked number 1 by the ABA Power Rankings, capitalized on Grizzlies turnovers to lead after the first quarter 40-27.
At half time Jacksonville led 83-55. Jacksonville seven foot center, Jermaine Bell had 24 points and Savannah Nick Wallery had 16 points at intermission.
After three quarters, Jacksonville led 120-88. Final score: Jacksonville Giants 164 Savannah Grizzlies 123.
Leading scorer for the game was Jermaine Bell with 35 points with an assortment of dunks and outside shots. Ed Horton added 23 and Anthony Jackson scored 20.
For Savannah, Sherod "Hot Rod" Harris scored 32 points. Kenny "Sky" Walker added 22 points(20 points were scored in the third period).
It is interesting to note that eight players for the Grizzlies in the game tonight, at one time  played for the Jacksonville Giants.
After the game, Grizzlies Head Coach, Willie Ponds, talked about the game.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Jacksonville Giants Play The Savannah Grizzlies

The Jacksonville Giants play the Savannah Grizzlies Wednesday starting at 7:00pm at the Bob Hayes Sports Complex and Legends  Center, 5054 Soutel Dr. Jacksonville, Florida 32208.
According to the ABA Power Rankings, Jacksonville has moved back into the number 1 Ranking.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Jacksonville Giants 154 Savannah Grizzlies 106

The Savannah Grizzlies traveled to Yulee, Florida Wednesday evening to play the Jacksonville Giants at the Yulee H. S. Gym. Jacksonville went on a 52-10 run in the first quarter and won the game 154-106.
At the half Jacksonville led 88-48. Anthony Jackson scored 16 points and Jermine Bell had 15. For Savannah Brandon Russ had 14 points and Brad Clark had 9 points at intermission.
After the third quarter, Jacksonville led 122-79.
Jacksonville Giants seven foot center, Jermaine Bell, was the leading scorer for the game with 29 points, Anthony Jackson scored 23 points  and Currye "CT" Todd added 18.
Leading scores for Savannah were Brandon Russ and Johnny Youngston with 19 points each. Brad Clark scored 18 points.
The two teams are tentatively scheduled to play again this coming Mondays with arrangements being made.
Savannah Grizzlies Head Basketball Coach, Willie Ponds, talks about the game on the video.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Giants Play The Grizzlies

The Jacksonville Giants play the Savannah Grizzlies Wednesday evening at 7pm at Yulee H S, 85375 Miner Road, Yulee, Fla. 32097.
Jacksonville Giants Head Coach, Kevin Waters, has his team playing well as they have won 8 consecutive games and have sixteen wins and one loss. Currently Jacksonville is ranked number 2 in the ABA Power Rankings. 

Monday, December 24, 2012

Albany Shockwave 106 Savannah Grizzlies 100

The Savannah Grizzlies traveled to Albany Sunday to play the Albany Shockwave at the Albany High School Gym, in Albany Georgia. It was the third game of the season the teams played each other. Final score Albany 106 Savannah 100.
It was a stellar performance by the 8 Savannah Grizzlies players who made the trip.With a couple of minutes left in the game, Savannah had a two point lead.
Shockwave foward, Darrell Williams, scored 32 points to lead his team to victory. In the three games Williams played against Savannah, he scored 63, 36, and 32 points.
Albany Head Basketball Coach, Al Smith, is the new owner of the Albany Shockwave.