Former Lakeside Panther Brian Bratton, of the Canadian Football League’s Montreal Alouettes, will miss several weeks because of a hyperextended knee.

Bratton was injured on a spectacular play that helped Montreal top Saskatchewan 28-17. Bratton took a short pass from quarterback Anthony Calvillo and raced toward the goal line. Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Chris McKenzie met him there and the two collided as Bratton leaped for the end zone. He made the touchdown but was injured in the process.

Augusta Christian quarterback Tyler Roberson should be a household name in Columbia County football. After all, how many kids start at the quarterback position for four years?
I can answer that – none. That is how many I know of in my lifetime in Columbia County.

Heck, just to start for four years in high school is extremely rare. Starting at quarterback is unheard of. Despite that incredible feat, Roberson has flown under the radar for several reasons.

Former Westside basketball star Will Avery is offering area high school players a tremendous opportunity to get some extra work in before the 2012-13 season tips off. On Saturdays at Evans High School, Avery has set up a fall basketball league for high school aged players. The league will consist of three games each Saturday beginning at noon. In addition to the games, Avery will conduct a skill development session prior to the games each week. The skill sessions will be 10–11:30 a.m.

Columbia County has produced dozens of college football players in recent years. During the next few weeks I’ll update you on as many as possible.

While many are at small schools across the Southeast, there are a handful that have roster spots with some big-time programs. At the University of Georgia and Georgia Southern we have multiple county products to look for this fall.

Here is a look at Columbia County players to pull for this season in Statesboro and Athens.

Georgia

Reuben Faloughi (Evans High School)