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Soccer suspended due to weather at Johnson

The Johnson girls soccer team had Gainesville in a position no other team had all season. The Lady Knights led 2-0 with 10 minutes remaining in the first half, appearing poised for a potential upset.

April 17, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


Athlete of the Week: Michael Gettys

Michael Gettys is only a sophomore on the Gainesville High baseball team, but already he has played a significant role in two successful seasons for the Red Elephants.

April 17, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


Riverside picks up crucial region win over Prince Avenue

Riverside Military freshman Yokito Pinder entered the Eagles' baseball game against Prince Avenue Christian as a courtesy runner in the bottom of the seventh inning.

April 17, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


This week: Celebrity charity golf tournament tees off

The United Way of White County will host a celebrity golf tournament today and Tuesday at the Innsbruck Golf Club in Helen.

April 16, 2012 | David Mitchell | Community sports


G-Day notebook: Dogs boast deep backfield

ATHENS - The numbers weren't overly impressive. Running backs Isaiah Crowell and Ken Malcome rushed for 39 and 32 yards, respectively, in the annual G-Day spring game. Malcome had two rushing touchdowns as well. There were times, however, that Georgia fans were given a glimpse of the depth they hope to see in the backfield in 2012. Malcome rushed for two tough touchdowns in the game, including a 6-yarder in the second quarter to give ...

April 14, 2012 | David Mitchell | Georgia Bulldogs


Georgia spring football game: 5 things to watch

For the Georgia Bulldogs, all it took was one season. One season to alter the perception of the program as a fading entity in the Southeastern Conference landscape. One season to save the job of embattled coach Mark Richt. And one season to rebuild the lofty expectations that come with being a member of the SEC's elite. Now, as they enter Saturday's G-Day spring game, the Bulldogs are looking to cope with those expectations, while ...

April 13, 2012 | David Mitchell | Georgia Bulldogs


Mason grand slam leads Gainesville past North Hall

Gainesville second baseman Stephen Mason said his team was just looking for a win against cross-region rival North Hall on Friday.

April 13, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


Offensive outburst propels North Hall past Johnson 12-2

It would have been easy for the North Hall baseball team to become complacent. With a comfortable lead in the subregion, the players could have easily gone on break like the rest of their classmates did this week. Add to it the fact the Trojans have an anticipated showdown with undefeated Gainesville next Friday, and their game against Johnson could have been overlooked. North Hall, however, had different ideas. Riding an offense that connected for ...

April 06, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


North Hall's Strickland gains new perspective following injury

North Hall senior shortstop Jesse Strickland took a short lead off of first base against Chestatee on Wednesday.

April 06, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


High school notebook: Johnson baseball in playoff hunt

The Johnson baseball team hasn't made the state playoffs since 2005. This season, it is in position to reverse that trend with a strong finish to its region slate.

April 06, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


Lanier National Speedway to host final race on schedule Saturday

The Lanier National Speedway will host its final race for the foreseeable future Saturday with the 2012 Ice Cold Shriners Bowl, track owner Donnie Clack said.

March 30, 2012 | David Mitchell | Staff sports picks


Riverside baseball strikes early, hangs on for 8-5 win

It isn't how you start, it's how you finish, the old saying goes. On Friday night in Gainesville, however, the Riverside Military baseball team proved the opposite can also be true. The Eagles (8-8-1, 6-5 Region 8-A) plated each of their first six batters in the first inning, jumping out to a 6-1 lead, then withstanding a late push by Lakeview Academy to hang on for an 8-5 win at home. With the victory, the ...

March 30, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


High school notebook: Flowery Branch tennis among the state's best

With the regular season region schedule in the books, the Flowery Branch girls tennis team has put itself in a great position for postseason play.

March 29, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


Marcano scores 3, leads Riverside to 4-0 win

For the first half of its match at Lakeview Academy Tuesday, Riverside Military seemed content not to press too much and take advantage of opportunities as they presented themselves.

March 27, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


Athlete of the Week: Johnson's A.J. Benefield

A.J. Benefield said it was the best game he ever played, and it's doubtful he'll get much argument.

March 26, 2012 | David Mitchell | High schools


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