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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Bill Murphy
Boys Athlete of the Week: Chestatee's Bart Velasquez
Chestatee's Bart Velasquez has had to work for everything in his life. That's only served as a way of sharpening his desire on the wrestling mat, chasing his dream of a spot in the traditional state finals as a senior at 113 pounds.
Region 7-AAA stacked with talent in boys basketball
To try and pick a frontrunner among the boys basketball programs in Region 7-AAA would be the ultimate shot in the dark.
This week: Georgia, Georgia Tech ready for bowl games
This is the week Georgia and Georgia Tech look to cap off the regular season with a bowl victory.
Home for the Holidays: Izaan and Imani Cross
Imani Cross had a much deserved break for a few days during Christmas to re-connect with family in Georgia, even though he was still in football mode as the University of Nebraska freshman running back and North Hall High grad was readying to face his home state University of Georgia in the Capital One Bowl on Tuesday in Orlando, Fla.
Home for the Holidays: Flowery Branch's Ishmael Hollis
One of the greatest skills Ishmael Hollis has picked up is his networking ability. Hollis, a Flowery Branch High graduate, has been a constant ambassador for the North Georgia College & State University basketball program, where he currently leads the team with 19 points and six rebounds per game.
Best of the best: Gainesville QB Watson named All-Classification Georgia Football Player of the Year
Just hours after winning the Class AAAAA state championship on Dec. 14, Gainesville High junior quarterback Deshaun Watson sent a text message to his position coach Michael Perry.
Football Player of the Year: Gainesville QB Deshaun Watson
Gainesville quarterback Deshaun Watson always tries to have his priorities in order, and the scope of his day-to-day activities is not just limited to football, where he led the Red Elephants to the Class AAAAA state championship recently at the Georgia Dome.
Chestatee, Flowery Branch advance to Lanierland girls championship game
Chestatee girls coach Web Daniel hopes that this is the season his program cracks through with its first Lanierland tournament championship, but to make that happen they'll have to go through undefeated Flowery Branch.
Lanierland semifinals bring a battle of Hall County's best
Chestatee girls basketball coach Web Daniel doesn't feel like there's adequate respect given to his program around Hall County. He knows winning the Lanierland tournament championship, starting with a semifinal game against North Hall on Thursday at Gainesville High, is one of the best ways to show local fans they can play with anyone.
Buford claims another state title with 10-3 win
ATLANTA – Buford never deviated from what works best, though it was tough sledding for much of the way against St. Pius X in Friday's Class AAA state championship game at The Georgia Dome.
Gainesville's offense benefits from a rapid, no-huddle structure
Senior center Chase England is so grateful for the state championship game he's about to play in for Gainesville, one he's been dreaming about since he first threw on a jersey at age 8. England says the Red Elephants' rapid-fire offensive system he anchors up front deserves a fair share of the credit for earning them a berth in the Class AAAAA title game against Ware County on Friday night at the Georgia Dome.
Area Volleyball Player of the Year: East Hall's Kara Hix
Kara Hix has a battered bedroom wall to prove her dedication to volleyball. The East Hall junior libero isn't destructive; she's just always working on perfecting her setting skills.
Trojans' magical run ended by St. Pius, 31-6
ATLANTA – For most of the season, North Hall's wishbone offense was able to run at will. In Friday's Class AAA state semifinal game in Atlanta, St. Pius X had the answer time and time again.
Game of the Week: Gainesville at Whitewater
Gainesville coach Bruce Miller made one thing crystal clear with his players early in the week: He didn't want to hear any talk about playing for a state title at the Georgia Dome before they've earned a spot in the game that's still seven days out.
North Hall's Tate a big part of offensive production
North Hall's T.J. Tate was welcomed back by past teammates with open arms when he told his father it was time to return to Georgia for his final season of high school football. Right away, the Trojans knew Tate had the potential to add to deep backfields on both sides of the ball.
Articles By Author - Bill Murphy
Rising North Hall senior Powers says yes to swim offer from University of Michigan
Paul Powers appears to be preparing for a situation that, from the outside, seems ideal. On Monday, the rising North Hall High senior and four-time swimming state champion, gave a verbal commitment to compete for the 2013 National Champion University of Michigan starting in 2014.
Former Lakeview hoops star fuses faith, basketball in new endeavors
Austin Montgomery was never the typical college basketball prospect. His faith and family have always outweighed any desire to play at the next level.
NFL-sponsored camp at East Hall developing high school players
Veteran Atlanta Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas struck just the right tone for the audience of high school football players and their participating coaches Thursday during the NFL's High School Player Development Camp at East Hall.
Gainesville grad Brown tied for 1st at Southern Junior Championship
Pep Brown is finding that a confident approach to an unfamiliar course is paying off well at the Southern Junior Championship.
Johnson names Hodge new baseball coach
Jared Hodge couldn't have asked for better training prior to landing his first head baseball coaching job at Johnson.
North Hall aces Graham, Duttweiler team up one last time
Preston Graham and Colton Duttweiler are looking to play together one last time before heading off to different colleges. Both of the left-handed pitchers who helped North Hall advance all the way to the Class AAA baseball state finals will represent Team Georgia in the upcoming Heartland Baseball Classic.
Addition of RB Jackson brings buzz to Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones says their offense could be unstoppable in 2013.
North Hall grad finishes Clemson track career with degree, some of program's best times
Three years is all it took for Ty McCormack to leave a lasting legacy as a great distance runner at Clemson University.
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