About Me
- JAMAHL DAVIS RIVERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
- I am a Senior in High School, orginally from Los Angeles CA, currently residing in Atlanta GA. I am a Varsity Point Guard at Riverwood International Charter School. My overall goal is to earn a scholarship at a college, where I can further my education earning a college degree, and playing basketball at a competitive level. I try to volunteer as often as I can, I am committed to giving back to the community and others in need. I believe in hard work and dedication and I am always looking for growth in things that I take value in. One of my favorite quotes that I stand by: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." — Martin Luther King Jr.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Jamahl Davis scores 29 points against North Atlanta High School!
Friday, January 27, 2012
Raiders Blow Out North Atlanta, 68-39
The Raiders traveled down the road to face in-town rival North Atlanta and ended a tough six-game skid with a sweep of the two-game home/away series with the Warriors. Taking command from the opening tip, Riverwood was never threatened during the contest. Benefitting from contributions from every member of the team, including Freshman call-up Jordan Renfro, the Raiders improved their region record to 4-7/10-13 overall. The Senior backcourt trio of Jamahl Davis, Eric Vaz and Barak Hayut began the assault by scoring the first 15 points of the game and staking the Raiders to a commanding 19-4 lead at the quarter. As the second quarter began, both teams played helter skelter, and, but for the fact North Atlanta could not hit from the free throw line, the game might have become close. After Junior swingman Amari Carter provided an offensive spark when he hit a jumper from 15 feet, Senior point guard Anthony Johnson served as the catalyst for efficient ball movement and reignited the offense to end the half. Riverwood went into the locker room with a commanding 32-15 lead.
As has been the Achilles heel all season, Riverwood left their game in the locker room to start the second half. After the Warriors knocked down a three-point shot and scored on a fast break layup following a Raider turn-over, the lead was quickly down to 12. Coach Jenkins immediately called time-out. The Raiders responded out of the time-out -- Vaz drove the lane and Junior forward Connor McDaniel scored on a terrific feed from Vaz. Riverwood was once again off and running. With the defense causing turnovers, and Davis scoring on fast break lay-ups, the Raiders quickly stretched the lead to 40-25. This time, they never looked back and did not allow the Warriors back in the contest. Resurgent Senior postman Adam Birnbrey added to the onslaught, finding the range inside. Combined with Davis’ relentless attack to the hole, Riverwood built a commanding 47-29 lead by the end of the third.
Playing the bench through much of the fourth quarter, Riverwood continued to extend the lead behind the guard play of Sophomore Trey Houston, who directed the offense and chipped in seven points, and the inside play of Juniors Jonathan Goodson (8 points) and Amari Carter (4 points). The Raiders maintained the intensity to the final horn and cruised to victory, 68–39. Riding the outstanding play of Davis – leading with a team high 29 points -- Riverwood enjoyed a comfortable, yet dominating win. Hopefully this win will propel the Raiders through the final three regular games: away against St. Pius X (1/31); and home versus Washington (2/3) and North Springs (2/7), and the Region Tournament.
Raider Scoring: Senior Jamahl Davis (29); Junior Jonathan Goodson (8); Sophomore Trey Houston (7); Senior Adam Birnbrey (6); Senior Eric Vaz (5); Junior Amari Carter (4); Junior Connor McDaniel (3); Senior Barak Hayut (3); Sophomore Royce Jones (2); and Sophomore Adam Hornstra (1)
Jamahl Davis scores 20 points against North Springs High School!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Raiders Outgunned by Spartans 75-67
In an offensive shootout – that also had solid defense - the Raiders fell to the North Springs Spartans 75–67 on the road. In his first game in a Raider uniform, Junior post-man Jonathan Goodson was a force on both ends of the floor and lead the scoring with 24 points. Unfortunately, his contributions were not enough as the Spartans jumped out to an 11 point first quarter lead, and then played the Raiders even for the next three quarters. The Raiders fought hard throughout all four quarters, and often closed the gap to six points. But, every time it seemed Riverwood was poised to catch the Spartans, North Springs had an answer – whether an easy score in transition, a long range bomb, or a tough put-back on the offensive boards.
After a sluggish start, Riverwood picked up the intensity on defense and began finding the open man on offense, which turned out in many instances to be Goodson. The Raiders began to slowly fight back into the game when they settled down with a three guard offense: Seniors Jamahl Davis and Anthony Johnson and Sophomore Trey Houston. Coupled with Goodson and a rotation of Senior Barak Hayut and Sophomore Royce Jones, the offense found a rhythm. This line-up matched North Spring’s quickness and tough man-to-man defense. Riverwood pulled within six (34–28) with 2:55 left in the first half. North Springs, however, would not let the Raiders close the gap any further, as both teams continued to trade baskets. The teams headed into the half with the Spartans in the lead 42–38.
Although the defense tightened up in the second half behind the inside presence of Senior Adam Birnbrey and the tough man defense provided by Senior Eric Vaz, North Springs worked the lead back to ten points (57–47). Gutsy offensive shooting by Jones and constant drives to the basket by Davis prevented the Spartans from running away with the game. Hayut hit two big shots from beyond the arc, Goodson added a third, and the Raiders were back within six with 4:52 remaining to play. Goodson hit a free throw, and Riverwood appeared ready for a final run at the lead, but North Springs simply would not wilt. The Raiders, however, would not fade, and continued to battle: Houston and Goodson nailed clutch threes, but North Springs always answered. And the clock finally ran out with the Spartans taking the match 75–67. The Raider lineup looks forward to the return of Junior Connor McDaniel, who missed Friday's action due to a tonsil infection. Raider scoring leaders: Junior Jonathan Goodson – 24; Senior Jamahl Davis - 20; and Senior Barak Hayut - 8.
Raiders Outgunned by Spartans 75-67
In an offensive shootout – that also had solid defense - the Raiders fell to the North Springs Spartans 75–67 on the road. In his first game in a Raider uniform, Junior post-man Jonathan Goodson was a force on both ends of the floor and lead the scoring with 24 points. Unfortunately, his contributions were not enough as the Spartans jumped out to an 11 point first quarter lead, and then played the Raiders even for the next three quarters. The Raiders fought hard throughout all four quarters, and often closed the gap to six points. But, every time it seemed Riverwood was poised to catch the Spartans, North Springs had an answer – whether an easy score in transition, a long range bomb, or a tough put-back on the offensive boards.
After a sluggish start, Riverwood picked up the intensity on defense and began finding the open man on offense, which turned out in many instances to be Goodson. The Raiders began to slowly fight back into the game when they settled down with a three guard offense: Seniors Jamahl Davis and Anthony Johnson and Sophomore Trey Houston. Coupled with Goodson and a rotation of Senior Barak Hayut and Sophomore Royce Jones, the offense found a rhythm. This line-up matched North Spring’s quickness and tough man-to-man defense. Riverwood pulled within six (34–28) with 2:55 left in the first half. North Springs, however, would not let the Raiders close the gap any further, as both teams continued to trade baskets. The teams headed into the half with the Spartans in the lead 42–38.
Although the defense tightened up in the second half behind the inside presence of Senior Adam Birnbrey and the tough man defense provided by Senior Eric Vaz, North Springs worked the lead back to ten points (57–47). Gutsy offensive shooting by Jones and constant drives to the basket by Davis prevented the Spartans from running away with the game. Hayut hit two big shots from beyond the arc, Goodson added a third, and the Raiders were back within six with 4:52 remaining to play. Goodson hit a free throw, and Riverwood appeared ready for a final run at the lead, but North Springs simply would not wilt. The Raiders, however, would not fade, and continued to battle: Houston and Goodson nailed clutch threes, but North Springs always answered. And the clock finally ran out with the Spartans taking the match 75–67. The Raider lineup looks forward to the return of Junior Connor McDaniel, who missed Friday's action due to a tonsil infection. Raider scoring leaders: Junior Jonathan Goodson – 24; Senior Jamahl Davis - 20; and Senior Barak Hayut - 8.
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