High schools
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High school scoreboard: March 13 Camryn Cole carded a 5-over 75 to finish second individually and lead the Gainesville Lady Red Elephants to a second-place finish Saturday at the Lady Warrior Spring Swing at Mossy Creek in Cleveland. |
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The Times' Wrestler of the Year: Jefferson's Cason Thurmond Cason Thurmond has never been far removed from his father’s influence on the wrestling mat. 
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The Times' 2010 All-Area Wrestling Team First Team All-Area Kyle Springer Jefferson HighWeight: 103 poundsGrade: FreshmanNotable: Went 30-0 and won Class AA state title. Cason Thurmond Jefferson HighWeight: 112 poundsGrade: JuniorNotable: Went 35-3; Three-time state champion. Isaac Kelly Jefferson HighWeight: 119 poundsGrade: SophomoreNotable: Went 47-4 and ... |
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The Times' Wrestling Coach of the Year: Commerce's Kendall Love As a high school wrestler and an assistant coach at Jefferson High, Kendall Love found out firsthand what it takes to build a successful program. So when Commerce High offered him a head coaching position four years ago, he was more than ready. |
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Knights, Lady Red Elephants focused on winning The contrasting approaches of the Johnson High boys and the Gainesville High girls golf teams prove there’s more than one road to success in sports. |
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Lady Wolves win second straight state title MACON —If Buford’s girls had anything to prove this season, it’s that there’s no need to rebuild when the foundation is strong. |
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North Hall's historic season ends in semifinal MACON — For North Hall coach Benjie Wood, Friday night’s Class AAA state semifinal game came down to one team making more plays than the other.
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High school scoreboard: March 12 Juan Morfin scored all of Johnson’s goals in a 3-2 win against Flowery Branch on Friday in Oakwood. |
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Buford depending on defense in state title game At the beginning of this season, the Buford girls basketball team knew things were going to be different. |
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Lakeview's Vining named 8-A Coach of the Year Lakeview Academy boys basketball coach Seth Vining has been tabbed as the Coach of the Year in Region 8-A this season. He led the Lions to the program’s seventh consecutive playoff appearance. |
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Holloway: Wood, Trojans earn success with more than hard work Benjie Wood can’t keep track of time this week. Between school, practice, film sessions, setting up travel accomodations and a family at home, the last few days have been a blur. |
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Trojans look to take down top-ranked Grangers Following his team’s final practice at the North Hall gymnasium, Benjie Wood stood in the center of the court, glanced at the players, and said, “Can you believe this group is in the final four?”
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Buford girls advance to state title game MACON – Led by Andraya Carter, who scored 13 of her team-high 20 points in the second half, the Buford Lady Wolves reserved a spot in the Class AA state championship following a 62-49 win Friday over Laney High School in the semifinals at the Macon Centreplex. |
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Jefferson boys lose in state semifinals MACON — Jefferson coach Bolling Dubose said it best Friday evening following his team’s 69-43 loss to Thomasville in the Class AA boys semifinals at the Macon Centreplex.
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North Hall ‘family’ rallies around Macon-bound Trojan team The North Hall community joined together Thursday to cheer on the Trojans as they left for the semifinal game in Macon.
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Five questions for Ashely Lowery |
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March to Macon: North Hall boys embrace opportunity It would be hard to convince Chris Barnes that this week is just like any other.
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March to Macon: Class AA semifinal preview: Buford Lady Wolves Buford vs. Laney When: 4 today Where: Macon Records: Buford (27-4); Laney (26-3) Seeds: Buford No. 2 Region 6-AA; Laney No. 2 Region 3-AA Coaches: Buford, Gene Durden. Laney, Otis Smart. Key players: Buford, SG Lacey Pass (5-6, Sr.); PG Andraya Carter (5-8, So.); PF Alysha Rudnik (5-9, Sr.); C Shereese Williams (5-10. Jr.). Laney, ... |
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March to Macon: Dragons hope to keep streak alive in semifinals Whenever he gets nervous, Jefferson senior Darius Minor always turns to the same person: his mother.
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North Hall sweeps Lumpkin County After starting the season winless through three games, the North Hall boys soccer team needed a good showing in its Area 7-AAA opener Tuesday.
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High school scoreboard: March 9 Johnson High senior Grant Cagle won individual honors at the Hall County championships on Tuesday at the Royal Lakes Golf Course in Flowery Branch. After firing a 36 on the front nine on Monday, Cagle earned the victory with a 34 on the final nine holes on Tuesday |
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Jackson County coach stepping down JEFFERSON — Jackson County girls basketball coach Chad Pittman officially ended his run as the longest-tenured coach among current staff at the school on Sunday following an announcement during the Panthers athletic banquet. |
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Northern Exposure for local football standouts |
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High School Scoreboard: March 8 Behind strong singles performances by Scott Allan and William Anthony, the Johnson Knights boys tennis team beat Flowery Branch 3-2 on Monday. |
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Lions outlast Eagles GAINESVILLE — A win’s a win, at least that’s how the saying goes.
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Davis: Respect the game Following her team’s 74-67 win against Alabama on Feb. 18, Pat Summit said that her Lady Vols, “disrespected the game of basketball,” with their performance. |
