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Fast-paced War Eagles surging in Region 8-AAAA
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Chestatee High basketball coach Gary Barnes watches his team as they warm up during practice in the school’s gymnasium Thursday afternoon. The War Eagles are near the top in Region 8-AAAA with a key game against Johnson on Friday in Oakwood. - photo by Scott Rogers | The Times
The best decision Gary Barnes has made as the Chestatee’s boys basketball coach was to go to the extreme. Struggling through a losing season two years ago, the War Eagles coach decided it was necessary to generate some excitement among the program and find a way to highlight the players’ strengths, if they ever hoped to be successful. This season, since a successful Christmas tournament showing, the results of running what Barnes calls ‘The System’ are bearing fruit for Chestatee (11-11, 5-1 Region 8-AAAA).
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