Pelham Hornets’ head coach Dondrial Pinkins should walk into the 2016 season with his head held high; he should ensure that his players do the same. Considering this feat was an accomplishment earned in just his first season in charge of the team, it opens the door to a world of potential for the young student-athletes.
While the team finished 6-5 on the year and fell in the first round of the GHSA Class A State Playoffs against Macon County (Montezuma, Ga.) on the road, the loss marked the team’s first postseason action since 2009.
The team opened the season with three straight wins over Baconton Charter, Mitchell County, and Miller County before going 2-5 over the remainder of the regular season. The season losses left little to the imagination; none of the Hornets’ defeats came by fewer than 21 points. Blowouts aside, the team has plenty to look forward to as they aim to build on their first postseason berth in seven years.
The Hornets will open the 2016 campaign on the road against Albany and Baconton Charter before returning to open their home stand against Terrell County. Going 3-3 away from home in 2015, it will be crucial to improve on road performances in order to ensure growth from Pinkins’ first run.
Pelham Hornets
Pinkins Reintroduces Winning Ways In His First Season
Written by James Washington
Photo by Pelham High School
