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the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Sam Silcock

Sam Silcock, Sports Managing Editor

Sam is a senior and this is his fourth year writing for the Southerner. Outside of the paper he enjoys playing soccer, going on runs, and hanging out with friends.

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Head coach Evan Jefferson instructs Dublin High School players. Jefferson was head coach of Dublin’s girls team from 2020-24. This year, at Midtown, is Jefferson’s first time as a head coach for a boys team. In the 2023-2024 season, Jefferson led Dublin to the Sweet Sixteen.

Boys basketball welcomes experienced head coach Jefferson

Sam Silcock
November 13, 2024
Junior point guard Devin Bockman brings the ball up the court in the GHSA girls basketball State Championship in 2024.

[Photo] GHSA considers new reclassification system, looks at success

Sinclair Richman
October 31, 2024
Junior Cameron Collier (left) and senior Daniel Reid (right) warming up to run a three-mile time trial around Piedmont Park on Aug. 12. The Knights placed fifth in the second APS weekly meet on Sept. 4. The Knights next run at the Wingfoot XC Classic.

Boys cross country aims for new heights under new leadership

Sam Silcock
September 10, 2024
Sophomore Devin Bockman dribbles the ball up the court in the state championship game against Maynard-Jackson High School on March 7. The Knights finished runner-up in the state after losing 58-44. Bockman had a game-high 23 points.

Girls Basketball finishes as state runner-up after 58-44 loss to Jackson

Farris Duwayri and Sam Silcock
March 8, 2024
The 2024 Knights are the first Midtown team to reach the Final Four since 1986.

1986 Grady girls basketball team reminisce Final Four playoff run

Sam Silcock and Farris Duwayri
March 1, 2024
Eldaif drives forward with the ball in a match against Inter Atlanta. Eldaif just reached the half-way point of his season with Southern Soccer Academy.

Junior Eldaif working to pursue collegiate soccer career

Sam Silcock
January 18, 2024
New school policy restricts on field sports photography to only school approved media sources such as Yearbook.

Restrictions on school digital media limits possibilities

Sam Silcock
January 12, 2024
Sophomore Isaac Marlowe competes at the Region 5-AAAAA Championship. Marlowe led the team, placing ninth with a time of 17:47. The Knights placed third. Marlowe also led the Knights at the 5A State Championship; the team placed 25th.

Boys cross country ends season 25th at State

Sam Silcock
November 18, 2023

Messi absence vs Atlanta United sparks disappointment in fans

Sam Silcock
October 10, 2023
The 2005 “Dome Team” was the only Grady team to go undefeated in the regular season, finishing the regular season 10-0, en route to a 13-1 record. Its postseason was capped by a loss in the GHSA 2AA state semifinals. The players pose for a photo at Grady Stadium prior to their historic season. The team set records that the school is now aspiring to beat.

2005 Grady ‘Dome Team’ recalls historic season

Sam Silcock
September 11, 2023
Junior Patrick Stouffer celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the Knights 24-15 win over BEST academy on Thursday Aug. 24.

Midtown football starts season 2-1, aspirations of winning season

Sam Silcock
September 8, 2023
Thursday, August 24th, the Knights downed BEST Academy 24-15 in their first home game of the season.

Knights down BEST 24-15 in first home game of 23-24 season

Sam Silcock
August 25, 2023
Junior Ward Rentz-Baker works on his assignment in his AP U.S History class.

Ward Rentz-Baker, junior

Sam Silcock
August 25, 2023
Coach Taylor motivates her team ahead of a match, Taylor was the Boy tennis coach for around 20 years

Taylor ends 20 year legacy coaching boys tennis

Sam Silcock
May 8, 2023
Sophomore Beshoy Eldaif works on an assignment in his literature class.

Beshoy Eldaif, sophomore

Sam Silcock
May 8, 2023
Junior Jory Van Welie catches disk mid stride at practice.

[Photo] Junior Van Welie leads ultimate team

Owen Cummings
March 31, 2023
Junior Jory Van Welie prepares to throw with Junior Will Roberts closely guarding him during a scrimmage in practice.

Boys Ultimate looks to improve with fresh roster, new leaders

Sam Silcock
February 14, 2023
Junior co-captain Nick Anthony ready to shoot a pellet rifle. The rifle team competes agaisnt both Atlanta Public School teams and other schools around Georgia.

Rifle team creates unique opportunities for students

Sam Silcock
January 25, 2023
Bills players and staff rallied together in prayer after Hamlin's collapse on January 2nd.

Damar Hamlin collapse highlights issues in NFL safety

Sam Silcock
January 10, 2023
Engineering teacher Toina Schofield talks with her students at the end of class, which in turn builds community within the course.

Schofield brings passion to engineering program

Sam Silcock
November 7, 2022
The Knights offense prepares for the snap on 2nd down in their season opener against KIPP on Aug. 19.

Football returns, Knights beat KIPP 33-10

Sam Silcock
August 24, 2022
Coach Jackson helps the D-line with footwork and hand placement, preparing for the first home game of the season on Friday against KIPP Atlanta Collegiate.

Football starts at Midtown after year long hiatus

Archer Streelman and Sam Silcock
August 19, 2022
Duncan (left) and Ross Smith (right) practice their putting during a training session.

Twins Ross and Duncan Smith hope to bolster boys golf team

Sam Silcock, Writer
March 22, 2022
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