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Vikings, Trojans meet again in region semifinal

The storied basketball rivalry between East Hall and Gainesville isn't going anywhere. But East Hall and North Hall is starting to heat up. The two teams meet for the third time this season at 8:30 p.m. Friday at North Hall High in the semifinals of the Region 7-AAA Tournament. Neither side expects the game to be any different from the first two, both of which were decided in overtime. "It's been a great rivalry," North ...

February 14, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


White County girls edge North Hall, clinch state berth

BUFORD - The White County girls basketball team did just about the same thing coach Buster Brown has seen it do numerous times this season: Come out flat in the first half.

February 13, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


Johnson cruises by Eastside to clinch top seed

OAKWOOD - If it wasn't already clear who the best team in Region 8-AAAA was, the Johnson Knights ended the discussion Thursday.

February 07, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


HS swimming: Hall County boasts multiple state title contenders

North Hall swimming coach Debby Duncan has learned her lesson. Last year she told her boys 200-yard freestyle relay team that if they could break the top 15, she'd cut her hair short. They finished ninth, and then-Trojans sophomore Paul Powers delivered Hall County its first GHSA state swimming title with a win in the 50 freestyle. So no more friendly bets with her swimmers, who are only getting better. "Not this year," she chuckled. ...

February 07, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


Cagle hits buzzer-beater to lead Trojans past Tigers

DAWSONVILLE - With a short hook shot over a defender in the paint, Avery Cagle kept alive North Hall's shot at a No. 1 seed for the Region 7-AAA Tournament.

February 05, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


Chestatee wrestlers win 1st Area 8-AAAA Traditional title

Last year the Chestatee wrestling team was the perennial runner-up, finishing second at the area duals tournament, the Hall County duals and the area traditional tournament.

February 02, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


HS wrestling: Local teams ready for area traditional tourneys

The Chestatee wrestling team had three big goals this season. 1. Win the Area 8-AAAA area duals tournament. Check. 2. Win the Hall County duals. Check. 3. Win the area traditional tournament. They're about to give it a whirl. "We think we can win it," Chestatee coach Carey Whitlow said. "And our goal here is to just go in and win it." The Area 8-AAAA tournament starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Chestatee in Gainesville, ...

January 31, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


Girls Athlete of the Week: West Hall's Kaelyn Gattis

Her team has gone through ups and downs, but West Hall girls basketball coach Lynn Jarrett can see at least one constant: Senior forward Kaelyn Gattis.

January 29, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


West Hall grad excited to start pro soccer career

Juan Arbelaez dreamed of being a professional soccer player while watching his father, a former pro, play the game back home in Pereira, Columbia.

January 25, 2013 | Zac Taylor | Staff sports picks


High school swimming: New teams highlight county swim meet

The Hall County Championships are getting very close to actually being a county-wide swim meet.

January 24, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


North Hall rallies to defeat East Hall, 88-83, in OT

The North Hall basketball players found themselves in an unfamiliar position early in the fourth quarter Tuesday night.

January 22, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


Lakeview pulls away from Riverside late in 53-37 win

Lakeview Academy boys basketball coach Seth Vining knows the danger of letting an opposing team hang around, especially away from home.

January 19, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


Chestatee girls have pieces in place for big run

Chestatee coach Web Daniel knew this year could be a special one; he could see it coming. Last year's team won 19 games and advanced to the second round of the state tournament without a senior on the roster. This year Daniel envisioned a roster 10-deep with talented, experienced players around a strong senior core. Then two of last year's players decided not to return, and then back-up center Danielle Stephens tore her meniscus earlier ...

January 16, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


Trojans shut down Tigers in key region matchup

The North Hall basketball team prides itself on playing solid defense. The general goal: Keep opposing teams under 40 points. Friday night in Gainesville the Trojans very nearly accomplished that goal against another one of Region 7-AAA's top teams, defeating Dawson County 56-42. Even though they allowed a couple more points than the goal, the Trojans (14-1, 6-0) were proud of their defensive effort. "We pride ourselves on defense, and we don't like it when ...

January 11, 2013 | Zac Taylor | High schools


Jefferson promotes Hall to be next head football coach

Four years ago, he was T. McFerrin's top choice to coach the offensive line. When the Dragons' legendary coach retired recently, Ben Hall was also his top pick to take over at the helm.

January 11, 2013 | Zac Taylor | All prep football news


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