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This week: State hoops tourney tips off Tuesday

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Brent Holloway

Updated: Feb 18, 2013, 5:49 AM

Published: Feb 18, 2013, 5:51 AM

The temperatures outside might suggest otherwise, but on the high school sports calendar, spring is here.Soccer and tennis are already under way, golf is teeing off soon, and baseball gets back into the swing of things today. But before attention turns completely to the outdoor sports of the coming months, the area’s basketball teams remain in the spotlight as the state playoffs tip off this week with a number of local teams still shooting for a trip to Macon and a state championship. GIRLS BASKETBALL: The girls state tournament opens on Tuesday night with six area teams in the mix.

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Track and Field: Gainesville sweeps boys and girls titles at the Hall County Championships

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

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

David Friedlander

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Updated: Apr 4, 2025, 2:22 AM

Published: Apr 4, 2025, 2:05 AM

Red Elephants win their third boys county title, while Lady Red Elephants claim their first title since 2019.

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