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- Sunday, May 26, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Kelsey Williamson
Girls Athlete of the Week: Flowery Branch's Marissa Ivey
Flowery Branch senior guard Marissa Ivey is a player the team depends on to do it all. From knocking down 3-pointers, to making the crucial jump shot at the end of the game, to defending the pass, to sending out text reminders to her teammates about practices and other events, the Lady Falcons know they can turn to Ivey for anything.
Girls Athlete of the Week: Buford's Kaela Davis
Kaela Davis has been a common name among the Buford community and basketball scouts nationwide for quite a while. The No. 2 recruit in the nation and the No. 1 at her position, according to ESPN, was originally verbally committed to the University Tennessee, but has since changed her plans and has signed to play for Georgia Tech in the fall.
High school wrestling: Local teams have high expectations for area duals tournaments
Area duals this year are going to have a bit of a different flavor for the Flowery Branch wrestling program.
Home for the Holidays: Flowery Branch's Nick Lankford
For Nick Lankford, making the transition from a high school state champion to a college wrestler hasn't been easy.
Home for the Holidays: Buford's Cody Getz
Cody Getz spent his first three years at the United States Air Force Academy playing behind old friend Asher Clark, whom he grew up with in Lawrenceville. As a senior, however, Getz took over at running back and has certainly seized the opportunity to start for the Falcons.
Home For The Holidays: Buford's Blanche Alverson
In her three-plus years at Auburn, senior guard Blanche Alverson has spent most of her time playing basketball, but the Buford grad also believes that she has been able to have "the true Auburn experience."
Girls Athlete of the Week: Chestatee's Maegan Kenimer
Every time the Chestatee Lady War Eagles step on the court, senior post Maegan Kenimer is going to make herself known to their opponent.
Boys Athlete of the Week: Jefferson's Satchel Turpin
Jefferson basketball coach Bolling DuBose had a feeling that Satchel Turpin would have a breakout game sometime this season, he just didn't realize it would happen so early in the year.
Girls Runner of the Year: White County's Jenna Gearing
If there's one word to describe the feeling White County's Jenna Gearing felt when she crossed the finish line first at the state championship meet in November in Carrollton, it would be relief.
Girls Athlete of the Week: Towns County's Stephanie Patton
Towns County's Stephanie Patton has natural talent, according her head coach Jim Melton, but that doesn't stop the Lady Indians' star from spending hours on end in the gym taking shots and trying to make herself better.
Boys Athlete of the Week: Johnson's Ty Cockfield
Consistent is just one of the many words that can be used to describe the playing style of Johnson's Ty Cockfield, but according to head coach Jeff Steele, it may be one of the most important.
Volleyball Coach of the Year: Johnson's Deb Eidson
Johnson volleyball coach Deb Eidson teaches her players about two main things: Leaving it all on the court and giving glory to God.
Girls Athlete of the Week: Flowery Branch's Tavia Sykes
The Flowery Branch Lady Falcons have learned that whenever times are rough or things "start going awry," the team can count on senior point guard Tavia Sykes to take over and make a difference both on the court and on the sideline.
Softball Coach of the Year: Buford's Tony Wolfe
Buford softball coach Tony Wolfe spends a lot of time with his team teaching them "the intangibles" - things like work ethic, commitment, and other positive qualities he believes come from playing high school sports.
Girls Athlete of the Week: North Hall's Jordan Nix
North Hall coach Kristi House believes that Jordan Nix is simply picking up where she left off after tearing her ACL in the first game of the 2011 season. So far this season, she's the Lady Trojans' leading scorer.
Articles By Author - Kelsey Williamson
East Hall hires Wheeler as girls basketball coach
Just a season after the East Hall girls basketball team made yet another deep run in the GHSA state tournament, the Lady Vikings finished the 2012-2013 season 10-14, and head coach Joey Rider stepped down from his position.
Buford falls in girls soccer state semifinals to St. Pius X
Although it was a not-so-perfect ending to an almost perfect season for the Buford Lady Wolves soccer team, coach Crystal Fowler knows that this season is one for the history books for the girls soccer program.
North Hall, Gainesville baseball teams prepare for challenging quarterfinal matchups
North Hall and Gainesville both have a number of things in common, such as strong pitching, exemplary senior leadership and playoff experience. But while the Red Elephants are appearing in the state quarterfinals for the second consecutive year, the Trojans are making their first-ever appearance in the third round.
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