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Softball teams kick off season with Lanier Point Invitational
Twenty-one squads taking part in two-day event
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West Hall softball coach Adam Rich has a perfect opportunity to get a feel for his new environment by having the Lady Spartans compete this weekend in the 12th annual Lanier Point Invitational. Rich, a new coach to the area after spending the last six years at Chiles High in Tallahassee, Fla., will see a few region opponents and several other foes he’ll become accustomed to when his team competes in the two-day, 21-team regular season kickoff at Ivey-Watson Field on Friday and Saturday, which includes every Hall County softball program. In a way, he feels the Lady Spartans hold an advantage because of his newcomer status among area softball teams.
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Track and Field: Gainesville sweeps boys and girls titles at the Hall County Championships
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Gainesville's Molly Williams runs to victory in the 100-meter hurdles during Day 2 of the Hall County championships on April 3, 2025 in Gainesville. Photo by Bill Murphy
Red Elephants win their third boys county title, while Lady Red Elephants claim their first title since 2019.
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