Spartans expect to 'turn the corner' in Newton's second campaign

Consider year one of the Mike Newton administration as a building block. Two wins were not what the coach expected in his first year as the head coach of West Hall, but despite the lack of victories, Newton sees the team and program headed for brighter days.

New-look Red Elephants have tradition to uphold

The office of Gainesville High coach Bruce Miller is littered with past accomplishments and accolades. Plaques and game balls display the achievements of his 35-year coaching career. But there is one glaring omission from all the mementos: A state championship trophy.

Indians planning to pound it

The road to redemption runs through Dahlonega. After a winless 2006 season, Lumpkin County came back in coach Tommy Jones' second year at the helm to go 5-5.

Will Trojans rebuild or reload?

As winners of three of the past four region titles, North Hall has been the standard bearer for recent success in Region 7-AAA. But the challenge to the Trojans this season will be to make it back to the state playoffs after losing 15 starters that carried the school to the Class AAA state semifinals in 2007.

Falcons aim for first region championship in 2008

The Jaybo Shaw era has ended at Flowery Branch, but from the sound of things, his void will be ably filled.

Tigers sticking with what works

A lot has changed since Commerce played in the Georgia Dome in the Class A state semifinals in 2006.

Dragons prepare for jump to Class AA

Jefferson coach Bill Navas is cautiously optimistic about his program's jump to the ranks of Class AA. This is the first season that the Dragons have played outside of Class A since 1987.

Tigers ready for a turnaround

Two straight losing seasons has Dawson County out to prove something.

Severe weather moves football practice inside

Raiders set to defend 8-AAAA crown

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

Prep football: Region 8-AA preview

Region 8-AA Of all the changes in the area this year, no other region experienced the dramatic turnover seen in Region 8-AA. Three of the region's four playoff teams from last season are gone, replaced by one Class A team, a GISA team and two schools that played nonregion or junior varsity schedules in 2007. They're also scrapping the subdivided system, opting for a straight region ...

Prep football: Region 6-AA preview

Region 6-AA may have gotten tougher with the addition of former Class AAA schools Westminster and Blessed Trinity, but it's still top heavy.

New cadets could smooth transition for Eagles

There's no way that Riverside Military coach Chris Lancaster could start to predict what is going to happen with his program this season.

Flowery Branch No. 6 in coaches poll

Flowery Branch will open the season as the only Hall County football team ranked in the GaSports.com Coaches Poll, which was released Tuesday.

A new era for the Lions

A season of uncertainty followed by a season of uncertainty.

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.

Gainesville's Lasseter shoots 1-over par to open Junior Championship

Gainesville High's Grant Lasseter is currently tied for 14th after a first-round, 1-over par 73 on Monday in the Georgia State Golf Junior Championship at The Farm in Rocky Face. Lasseter is currently tied with five other players heading into Tuesday's final 18 holes.

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.

Gainesville's Ralston qualifies for Georgia State Golf Association Amateur Championship

Gainesville High golfer Spencer Ralston shot a 3-under par 69 for a third-place finish at the Alpharetta Athletic Club on Monday.

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's Graham named 7-AAA Pitcher of the Year

North Hall's Preston Graham was named the Region 7-AAA Pitcher of the Year, announced Tuesday.

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.

Flowery Branch's Keller drafted in 8th round by Arizona Diamondbacks

Brad Keller was informed ahead of time that his selection in the 2013 MLB Draft was drawing near.

Jefferson grad Porter thriving at Tennessee, despite injury

In a three-year span, Tyler Porter has gone from a broken back to broken personal records.