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State basketball playoffs set to tip off
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Chestatee's Kayla Watson looks to pass the ball while being guarded by Buford's Tatum Shipes during the Region 8-AAAA championship game Feb. 14 at Johnson High. - photo by Erin O. Smith
Johnson’s boys are enjoying two big benefits for winning the Region 8-AAAA basketball tournament Saturday night. First, the fifth-ranked Knights will be able to hang another championship banner in the gym as back-to-back champ. However, the Knights (27-0) also get a postseason bump with a guaranteed second-round home playoff game, if they’re able to beat Southeast Whitfield (11-14) to open the postseason Wednesday night in Oakwood.
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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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