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National Signing Day: Four Flowery Branch football players sign Division I scholarships

FLOWERY BRANCH - Upon taking the head football coaching position at Flowery Branch last year, Chris Griffin faced a daunting task. Not only would he be expected to expand on the school's burgeoning tradition on the gridiron, he'd also be expected to continue a legacy of cultivating collegiate talent.

February 06, 2013 | Mitch Blomert | All prep football news


Flowery Branch girls roll past Heritage, secure No. 1 seed

FLOWERY BRANCH - Having suffered a heartbreaking loss just three days earlier, it was important that the Flowery Branch girls basketball team was back on its feet by the next game, especially in front of a home crowd for the last time in the regular season.

February 05, 2013 | Mitch Blomert | High schools


Gainesville boys cruise past Flowery Branch

The Gainesville boys basketball team has seemingly caught up to rest of their opponents despite missing several key players during the early stages of the season due to the Red Elephants' state championship run in football.

February 02, 2013 | Mitch Blomert | High schools


Local wrestlers in for tough battle at Area 8-AAAAA Traditionals

The Flowery Branch wrestling team doesn't have time to dwell on its heartbreaking loss in the Hall County Duals Championship on Saturday.

January 30, 2013 | Mitch Blomert | High schools


Former North Hall standouts come together at Georgia practice

ATHENS - When Georgia tight end Derek Rich came to Athens this week for preseason practice, he was greeted by Jackson Griffeth, one of his teammates during his days at North Hall High.

August 06, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | Georgia Bulldogs


Bulldogs hold first preseason practice

ATHENS - A year ago, Georgia was at the center of the college football universe, eventually entering the 2008 season with a No. 1 ranking. Since then, Bulldogs coach Mark Richt has watched the hype dissipate as his team slid to a relatively disappointing 10-3 finish, followed by the early departures of stars like Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno.

August 04, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | Georgia Bulldogs


High school football practice in full swing

As soon as the clock struck midnight Saturday, the East Hall High football team dusted off its pads and headed out to the field for a full-contact practice session.

August 03, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | High schools


Culture of competition: Following soccer not easy for area fans

As if being a soccer fan in the United States weren't hard enough, being one in Northeast Georgia is even harder.

August 02, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | Sports


G-Braves rally after the rain

LAWRENCEVILLE - A 54-minute rain delay was all that stood between the Gwinnett Braves and the continuation of a recent hot streak.

July 30, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | Sports


Summer conditioning: Cunningham takes control

Newly-hired Habersham Central head football coach Stuart Cunningham hasn't wasted any time taking control of the program now in his hands.

July 22, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | High schools


A's prepare for state tournament

The Gainesville A's appearance in the 2009 American Legion state tournament may be a curtain call for coach Clay Haynes.

July 20, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | Sports


Travelers overcome early deficit to defeat Augusta

FLOWERY BRANCH -The Gainesville Travelers proved Wednesday night that it's never too late to turn a baseball game around.

July 15, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | Sports


Travelers fall short in extra innings

Gainesville Travelers head coach Chad Stephens called Wednesday's 10-7 loss to the Macon Giants the longest game he's ever coached.

July 09, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | Sports


Summer conditioning: Commerce ready to reload

It's business as usual for the Commerce High football team this summer.

July 08, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | High schools


This week: Braves hitting the road

Baseball fans looking for a nearby professional game to attend may struggle to find one this week.

July 05, 2009 | Mitch Blomert | Sports


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Flowery Branch hires Sokol as boys basketball coach

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

May 20, 2013 | Mitch Blomert | High schools


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

COLLEGE PARK – 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.

May 15, 2013 | Mitch Blomert | High schools


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.

May 15, 2013 | Mitch Blomert | High schools


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.

May 10, 2013 | Mitch Blomert | High schools


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.

May 09, 2013 | From staff reports | High schools


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