Three Central defenders to play collegiate football

Local Sports

February 3, 2010

Clint Thompson The Times Enterprise Wed Feb 03, 2010, 07:07 PM EST

THOMASVILLE — Thomas County Central’s defense shined during the 2009 season.

It shined on National Signing Day, too.

Along with safety Reshard Cliett signing a letter-of-intent with the University of South Florida, defensive end Caleb Heard signed with Shorter College and linebacker Chris Shiver signed with Carson-Newman.

“They’re all good football players,” said Cliff Heard, Central defensive coordinator and Caleb’s father. “Good football players play good defense. That’s what we had.”

Caleb Heard was a tenacious pass rusher during his years with the Yellow Jackets. He forced five fumbles last season. His father is hoping Caleb’s play will only improve at the collegiate level.

“It’s nice. I’m happy for him,” the coach said. “I’m hoping he can go up there and continue to grow and get better. He’s going to get to play for a really great football coach and a great man in Phil Jones.

“I couldn’t think of a better place for him to go.”

Caleb Heard will join former teammate Steven Powell, who started at Shorter on the offensive line last year as a freshman.

“It’s really exciting,” Caleb Heard said. “It’s been a dream my whole life to play college football.

“I talk to Steven a lot about it. From what I understand, they have a good, little winning program going on right now.”

Shorter College isn’t the only college Central is being reconnected to. Shiver is following a long list of former Jackets, including Leonard Guyton, Brandon Walden and Eric Rice, who have played at Carson-Newman. It’s a legacy Shiver is hoping to live up to.”

“I just can’t wait to put the helmet on again,” Shiver said.

Shiver tallied 101 tackles last season and scored two touchdowns. The versatile Shiver could play linebacker or safety for Carson -ewman.

“Chris is the kind of guy we send up there all the time,” Central head coach Bill Shaver said, “that hard-working guy that doesn’t mind doing what you’re asked to do to be successful.”

Text Only

Local Sports

Yellow Jackets preparing for upcoming season
Thomas County Central's recipe for success this season is simple: Strong pitching, error-free defense and execution on offense.

February 10, 2012 1 Photo
Night Hawks blast Wolfpack
Thomas University needed a spark.
Trent Stoker provided one, as did Chris Cravotta and Hugh Russell Lee. So, too, did Brett White.

February 10, 2012
THS girls look to start region tourney at home
It may be the final day of the regular season, but the postseason begins tonight for the Thomasville Lady Bulldogs.

February 9, 2012 1 Photo
Aiming high
Nick Dodson was a track star on the high school and collegiate levels.
It’s almost time to see how the former Thomas County Central compares against the top professional hurdlers in the country.

February 9, 2012 1 Photo
Walking wounded Lady Night Hawks
Thomas University's opening-day lineup will have a different look than what coach Bill Wilson envisioned in the preseason.
The pitching rotation has had to be reshuffled as well.

February 9, 2012 1 Photo
Link to Harris English interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89xCdIeqI8Y&feature=youtu.be

February 8, 2012
Singletary honored by Region 1-AAAA
Thomas County Central sports some of the top athletic teams in Region 1-AAAA.
The Yellow Jackets also feature the top athletic director.

February 8, 2012
English off to strong start
Harris English is coming off his best finish on the PGA Tour in this, his still very young rookie season.

February 8, 2012 1 Photo
THS tennis teams sweep Central
Thomasville’s tennis teams had successful starts to their ’12 season.
Thomas County Central's didn’t.

February 7, 2012 4 Photos
Syrupmaids topple Jackets
It was senior night at Thomas County Central on Tuesday.
A Cairo upperclassman stole the show, however.

February 7, 2012 1 Photo
More Local Sports Headlines

Local Sports

Search Results

Three Central defenders to play collegiate football

Which candidate will win the Georgia GOP presidential primary on March 6?

Site Map

Contact Us