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the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Keller Rentz-Baker

Keller Rentz-Baker, Sports Associate Managing Editor

Keller Rentz-Baker is the Associate Managing Editor for the sports section of the Southerner. It is his third year on the publication.  When he is not writing, he plays Varsity Ultimate Frisbee for Midtown, watches football, and debates for the Midtown Jesters debate team.

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Defensive Back Carl Murray and Chase Stokes go up to contest a pass in a game against Decatur last season. Midtown's football team looks extremely different this year as participation has dropped significantly.

Knights cancel North Atlanta game, transition to JV-only season after low participation

William Randall and Keller Rentz-Baker
August 26, 2021
John Collin finishes with a slam in a loss against the Hornets on Jan. 9Credit: nba.com

The Hawks struggle with injuries after hot start

Keller Rentz-Baker, Online Section Editor
January 22, 2021
Sophomore quarterback Forrest Lietz warms up at half time of a game against North Springs on Oct. 16

First-time football player Lietz led team as starting quarterback

Keller Rentz-Baker, Online Section Editor
December 7, 2020
The Falcons run onto the field from the locker room in a matchup against the Bears on Sept. 27. The Falcons lost this game 30-26 despite having 26-7 lead going into the fourth quarter. Dan Quinn's inability to hold onto early leads was an ongoing theme thoughout his career with the Falcons, and without question played a part in his firing.

The Falcons look to move forward after firing of head coach Dan Quinn

Keller Rentz-Baker, Online Section Editor
October 23, 2020
Sophomore quarterback Forrest Lietz warms up his arm at halftime of a game between North Springs and Grady on Oct. 16. The game ended with a score of 38-0 in favor of the Knights.

Grady vs. North Springs

Keller Rentz-Baker
October 16, 2020
Joe Crawford, junior

Joe Crawford, junior

Keller Rentz-Baker
October 15, 2020
Sophomore Jordan Taylor, No. 5, closes in on a first quarter tackle of Mays freshman running back Travis Terrell in the Knights 30-6 loss to the Raiders on Sept. 19.

Knights fall to Mays

Keller Rentz-Baker
September 20, 2020
The Knights' have lofty expectations for this season with an extremely deep team led by 17 total seniors.

Football team enters season with high hopes

Keller Rentz-Baker, Online Section Editor
September 16, 2020
Senior Micheal Stevens dribbles the ball down the court against Paideia on Nov. 8, the season opener, which the Knights won 64-63. Stevens has led the team with his offensive efforts, and scored 27 points in a 66-61 win against Lithia Springs on Dec. 3.

Boys basketball starts 5-6

Keller Rentz-Baker
December 17, 2019
FINISH STRONG: Senior Bram Mansbach (left) and senior Kavi Jakes (right) lead the pack at the APS City Championships on Oct. 8. Mansbach went on to finish first place and Jakes went on to finish second overall. The Knights’ placed first overall in the meet.

Boys cross country team starts season with high hopes

Keller Rentz-Baker
October 11, 2019
Junior receiver Nathaniel Wiggins runs with the ball on a kick return in the first quarter of the game against Carver on Oct. 5. Wiggins scored two touchdowns despite the team losing 39-21.

Knights fall to division leader Carver 37-21

Keller Rentz-Baker
October 6, 2019
Senior Canaan Brant finds the gap in the offensive line to score a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against Lithia Springs on Sept. 20. The Knights won the game in overtime 45-42.

Knights overcome Lithia Springs comeback, win 45-42 in overtime

Keller Rentz-Baker, Sports Writer
September 21, 2019
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