It's a fairly common situation high basketball coaches are faced with before the season begins: Key players, often starters, are absent from those crucial early practices because of commitments on the football field.
One thing is becoming certain about boys soccer in Region 7-AAA this year: A team deserving of a playoff spot is probably going to be left out.
OAKWOOD - With all eyes in Region 7-AAA baseball on Buford and North Hall, West Hall is making an attempt to sneak up and steal a playoff spot this season.
OAKWOOD - Gainesville proved to be the Hall County track and field team most capable of finding success in less-than-spectacular weather.
Speed, strength and endurance will be tested among all of Hall County's track and field athletes at a single meet this week.
The leaderboard at the Milton Martin Honda Classic didn't change much on Saturday, mainly because there weren't many golfers on the course.
BUFORD - West Hall's Omar Castillo didn't need anyone to remind him how important a Spartans win over Buford would be in the Region 7-AAA race.
FLOWERY BRANCH - The Flowery Branch baseball team has spent most of the early season simply trying to reestablish its identity after enduring a plague of injuries before the year even began.
FLOWERY BRANCH - The Gainesville golf team was forced to battle the elements in order to continue their reign of dominance over the Hall County Championships. But the results weren't the least bit weathered when the annual tournament concluded.
With the conclusion of basketball over the weekend, spring sports has full domination of the high school schedule, and action on the links is the first to step to the forefront.
MACON - In a season that may not soon be forgotten, the Gainesville boys basketball team likely would have preferred the final game to be a little more memorable.
In a county with five state-ranked boys soccer teams, Chestatee is making a push to be the best of them all.
At this point in the Class AAA state tournament, late-game pressure is no problem for the North Hall boys basketball team.
No matter where he goes, Nicholas Bennett is sure to have a basketball in his hand. He's often spotted in the North Hall High gym, firing shots long beyond the 3-point line. If he's not there, it's almost certain he's shooting around on one of his numerous goals at his home. He proudly wears the green and white warm-up gear worn by the North Hall boys basketball team at every practice and every game. He's ...
MADISON - Maturity has carried the North Hall boys basketball team far this season. For proof, see the Trojans' performance in their 50-46 win over Morgan County in the second round of the Class AAA state tournament Saturday at Morgan County High.
With one very heavy push, Tim Moon can become a champion once again.
Brad Keller was informed ahead of time that his selection in the 2013 MLB Draft was drawing near.
In a three-year span, Tyler Porter has gone from a broken back to broken personal records.
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