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Chestatee's Skylar Abbot soars to new personal heights in first day of Hall County meet
After day one, Riverside Military Academy leads the boys and Gainesville High leads the girls.
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Chestatee's Skylar Abbot competes in the high jump during the Hall County Championship at Cherokee Bluff High School on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. - photo by Austin Steele
Katherine Wright
The Times
Updated: Mar 28, 2019, 3:48 AM
Published: Mar 28, 2019, 3:12 AM
Ten of the county’s track and field programs banded together at Cherokee Bluff High for the annual meet to test the area’s talent. After the first day of competition, primarily field events, Riverside Military Academy (101) leads the boys followed by second-place Gainesville High (76.5), and third-place North Hall (54). Gainesville High (78), Flowery Branch (62.5) and Chestatee High (60.5) round out the top three on the girls side.
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Getting To Know: First-year Gainesville baseball coach Chan Brown leading swift improvement in 2025
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Gainesville baseball coach Chan Brown looks on during the Red Elephants' game against Lanier on March 17, 2025 at Ivey-Watson Field in Gainesville. Photo by David Friedlander
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:31 AM
Published: Apr 5, 2025, 12:29 AM
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