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Sterling Bailey 'honored and blessed' to be inducted into East Hall High Hall of Fame
Two-sport standout went on to play football at University of Georgia
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Former East Hall student Sterling Bailey walks on to the field Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, to be honored for his career prior to the Vikings' game with Chestatee. - photo by Scott Rogers
Sterling Bailey stood at the 50-yard line inside Valhalla Stadium, looking up at the East Hall faithful as they cheered him on and at his family members next to him. It was a feeling as surreal as it was familiar for Bailey, who was officially inducted into the East Hall Hall of Fame Friday evening before the game against Chestatee, his jersey number retired by the Vikings football team.
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Youth golf: Gainesville's Hudson weighs in on memorable Drive, Chip and Putt championship at Augusta National
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Gainesville's Hudson Justus won the 12-and-13 division of the Drive, Chip and Putt Finals on Sunday at Augusta National. Photo by Georgia State Golf Association.
Lakeview Academy seventh-grader sealed the deal under pressure, draining 30-and 15-foot putts to win his age division.
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