Severe weather moves football practice inside

Raiders set to defend 8-AAAA crown

Things are going to be different this year for Habersham Central.

Leopards look to answer the call

Before the season ended last year, Banks County almost surprised its entire region.

Athlete of the week: Rogers, Trojans off to fast start

North Hall High pitcher Megan Rogers hasn't taken any time getting settled into the 2008 softball season.

Jackson County opens softball season with big win

Jackson County didn't let their lack of experience keep them from kicking off their season in winning form. The Lady Panthers, who have no seniors and nine freshmen on the roster, needed only four innings to defeat Clarke Central 14-2 in their 2008 season opener Monday in Jefferson. Jackson County scored in every inning, including six in the fourth inning, and every player in the ...

Johnson beats Banks County in scrimmage

HOMER - Johnson relied on its rushing attack in a 21-20 scrimmage game win against Banks County Friday in Homer. The Knights' sophomore running back Mantevius Rucker scored two touchdowns on the night, each long carries for more than 30 yards.

A's start quest for state tourney today

The Gainesville A's begin their quest for the American Legion state tournament against Douglasville in the North Georgia tourney at 9 a.m. today at Cherokee High in Canton. The A's (21-11, 9-3) need just two wins in the double-elimination Area tourney to qualify for the state field.

First swings for softball players

Five years ago, North Hall High softball coach Roger Fannon put together an effective way of kicking off fast pitch season following a state runner-up season in Class AAA.

North Carolinians find a home with the Gainesville A's

During the summer, Gainesville A's third baseman Tyler Vaughn and pitcher Kalen Phillips spend most of their time on the road.

Henry's grand slam sparks A's in win

One swing of the bat, and the Gainesville A's were winners once again. Down by two runs, Patrick Henry hit a grand slam in the fifth inning to spark the A's lineup. With henry's bat as the catalyst, the A's hit for 10 runs over a three-inning span en route to a 13-5 rout of area rival Dawsonville Post 247 on Wednesday night at Ivey-Watson Field. <font ...

Area football teams preparing for official start of practices

Gainesville High football coach Bruce Miller isn't trying to make friends during the offseason.

A's bats explode in win against Alpharetta

After Wednesday's dramatic walk-off win in the ninth inning, the Gainesville A's proved they still had enough to win another one. The A's defeated area opponent Alpharetta Post 201 by a score of 12-5 Thursday night at Ivey-Watson Field.

Rowlett's walk-off single propels A's

Statistically, Will Rowlett didn't earn a decision as the starting pitcher for the Gainesville A's on Wednesday night, but he still won the game for his team.

A's fall to Canton in 10

Gainesville A's head coach Clay Haynes was surprisingly pleased following its 15-9 loss to Canton Post 45 Tuesday night at Ivey-Watson Field.

A's crush Alpharetta, stay unbeaten in area

The Gainesville A's are happy to be home.

Flowery Branch hires Sokol as boys basketball coach

Flowery Branch High didn't have to look far to find its next boys basketball coach.

East Hall boys fall 1-0 to Woodward Academy in soccer semifinals

COLLEGE PARK &ndash; Through 79 minutes of play, the East Hall boys soccer team had every opportunity to keep its historic playoff run alive in Thursday's Class AAA state semifinal match against Woodward Academy.

Gainesville stunned by Whitewater in state quarterfinals

Not even the state's top-ranked baseball team is safe from a bad day at the park.

Gainesville rolls past Creekview for second-round sweep

The Gainesville baseball team has found success this season by playing a relaxed game, even in the Class AAAAA state playoffs.

High school scoreboard: May 9

North Hall's Gabrielle Hoffman won the Class AAA state title in the pole vault with a height of 10 feet on Thursday at Hugh Mills Stadium in Albany.

Chestatee soccer falls to Northwest Whitfield in second round

Not even the scouting report could accurately demonstrate how fast a team the Chestatee boys soccer team would encounter in Northwest Whitfield on Wednesday at War Eagle Stadium.

Flowery Branch girls soccer outdueled by Pope in second round

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Flowery Branch girls aren't the first soccer team to discover that no lead is safe in the second round of the state playoffs.