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Chapel Hill sophomore Darrell Abernathy jumps hurdles during a recent practice. Abernathy placed sixth in the state in the 110-meter hurdles.
Alexander, Chapel Hill see state titles
The Chapel Hill boys and Alexander girls produced state champions at the Georgia High School Association state track meets. Champions included Chapel Hill’s Paul McCloud in boys’ 3A 800-meter run w...
May 22, 2013 11:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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From back left, Chapel Hill High School senior baseball players Jason Phillips, Mason Tritt, Ryan Moffett, and from front left, Brandon Whiteford and Eric Lloyd.
Chapel Hill baseball ends season in Elite Eight
The Chapel Hill baseball team wrapped up its season last week after losing to Blessed Trinity two games to none in the quarterfinals of the Class AAA state tournament. Finishing the season 24-7, he...
May 22, 2013 10:47 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ashton Matson
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ashton Matson
The Alexander girls’ track and field team finished ninth in Class AAAA at the recent Georgia High School Association state meet in Albany. Senior Ashton Matson took gold in the pole vault with a va...
May 22, 2013 10:40 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Seth Whitener
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Seth Whitener
North Paulding boys’ track finished tied for fifth in Class AAAAA at the state championship meet at Jefferson with 26 points, with sophomore Seth Whitener contributing eight points of the boys’ tot...
May 22, 2013 10:29 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Alexander senior Andrew Lewis takes possession of the ball during practice last week.
Alexander season ends in semis
The Alexander boys’ soccer team lost to Spalding 2-1 in the semifinals May 11 after defeating perennial state power Marist in the second round of the Georgia High School Association Class AAAA Boys...
May 15, 2013 11:11 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chapel Hill freshman Candace Salters practices her swing last week at the Chapel Hill Golf Club.
Chapel Hill golf wins region with new coach
Under first-year head coach Zac Cooper, the Chapel Hill girls’ golf team won the 4-AAA Region Tournament, advancing automatically to state. The girls will travel to Chateau Elan in Braselton for th...
May 15, 2013 11:03 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Buster Bruton
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Buster Bruton
The East Paulding boys’ golf team won the Region 5-AAAAA championship and Buster Bruton was the low medalist for the boys that day. Bruton is a senior this year and has played for East Paulding sin...
May 15, 2013 10:36 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Brittney Sizemore
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brittney Sizemore
After competing in the Region 5-AAAAA golf tournament, Woodland senior Brittney Sizemore finished as the low medalist for girls with a score of 89, shooting from the men’s tee box. Sizemore has pla...
May 15, 2013 10:26 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Special Photo<br>From left, Landmark Christian golfers Jordan Daniel, Sarah Read, Allison Schwinne, Kenzie Johnson and head coach Tony Daniel.
Landmark girls' golf team seeks state title
On Monday, the Landmark Christian girls’ golf team will compete against seven other teams...
May 14, 2013 12:32 PM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chapel Hill senior Alex Watts gets possession of the ball during soccer practice recently.
Chapel Hill girls soccer advances
The Chapel Hill girls defeated Savannah Islands 3-1 on May 2 in round one of the Georgia High School Association Class AAA Soccer Tournament and was to face Peach County in round two this week. Hea...
May 08, 2013 10:43 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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From left, 
Douglas County High School pitcher and 
centerfielder Logan Tillem and shortstop Tyler Arnold get ready to head to the state playoffs.
Douglas County baseball back in playoffs
After at least a decade, the Douglas County High School baseball team made its way back to the playoffs after qualifying for the Georgia High School Association Class AAAAAA State Baseball Tourname...
May 08, 2013 10:36 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Demetrius James II
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Demetrius James II
East Paulding finished its 2012 football season with an 11-1 record. Several Raiders signed on National Signing Day in February, but Demetrius James II took his time and finally made his decision. ...
May 08, 2013 09:45 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Panthers rest before home stretch
    by Ericka Birdsong
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    04.10.13 - 11:59 am
  • Chapel Hill boys, girls take county championships
    by Ericka Birdsong
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    04.10.13 - 11:54 am
  • ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: CJ Sparnell
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    04.10.13 - 11:06 am
  • ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jazmine Burse
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    04.10.13 - 10:57 am
  • Lady Jaguars accomplishing team goals
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    04.03.13 - 11:23 am
  • Pitching carries Alexander baseball through season
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    04.03.13 - 11:17 am
  • ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Qua Stocks
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    04.03.13 - 10:26 am
  • ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Heather Lashley
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    04.03.13 - 10:19 am
  • Alyssia Lowers
    ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alyssia Lowers
    The Chapel Hill girls’ soccer team defeated Islands of Savannah, 3-1, in round one of the state playoffs May 2. Of all the great athletes on this team, Alyssia Lowers was chosen as the standout pla...
    May 08, 2013 09:32 AM | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Junior Amber Sanders takes a few practice swings last week.
    Alexander girls win golf title again
    For the third straight season, the Alexander girls’ golf team won the Douglas County Girls’ Golf Championship, allowing them to keep the trophy for one more year. The meet was held April 23 at Mirr...
    May 01, 2013 12:24 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    New Manchester High School junior Terrance Jenkins runs the hurdles during a recent track practice. Jenkins was among those who qualified for the state meet.
    New Manchester puts seven into state meet
    On Saturday, New Manchester athletes competed in the 5A Sectional meet against the qualifiers from regions 1, 4, 5 and 7 at Starrs Mill High School in Fayetteville to determine who will compete at ...
    May 01, 2013 12:14 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Avonte Boyd
    ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Avonte Boyd
    Several athletes from the Lithia Springs track and field team performed well at the Region 5-AAAAA Championship and were able to advance to sectionals April 27 at New Manchester to compete for a ch...
    May 01, 2013 11:18 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Emily Cunningham
    ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Emily Cunningham
    Helping the Alexander girls’ golf team win the county championship for the third year in a row, Emily Cunningham is the star athlete for this team. Led by head coach Lee Stanley, the girls were als...
    May 01, 2013 10:38 AM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    New Manchester senior Sam 
Wiggins runs to catch a ball during practice Thursday afternoon.
    Jaguar baseball sees improvement
    In their second year as a program, the New Manchester baseball team has yet to win a game all season, but they have made significant improvements across the board. “We have statistically improved i...
    April 24, 2013 10:30 AM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Lithia Springs freshman Nere Tejada tries to maintain 
possession of the ball during
practice Thursday afternoon.
    Lions boys soccer team in hunt for title
    The Lithia Springs boys’ soccer team made it into the playoffs after finishing their regular season with a 7-3 region record under the direction of first-year head coach Patrick Krouba. The Lions h...
    April 24, 2013 10:24 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Karim Mawuenyega
    ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Karim Mawuenyega
    Helping lead the Alexander boys’ basketball team to the Elite Eight of the GHSA Class A state playoffs this past season, Karim Mawuenyega signed a full scholarship to the University of South Caroli...
    April 24, 2013 10:04 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Cassidy Greene
    ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cassidy Greene
    The Adairsville girls’ soccer team is currently 7-7 for the season. While their record is even, there is one player playing above-average: senior striker Cassidy Greene. Beginning her high school s...
    April 24, 2013 09:56 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Freshman Haley Worthy goes in for a shot on goal during a recent practice.
    Alexander to see serious competition
    Finishing out their region schedule with a 10-0 victory over Shaw on March 29, the Alexander girls’ soccer team is looking forward to some serious competition in the last five games to prepare for ...
    April 17, 2013 12:32 PM | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Junior midfielder and captain Juan Carlos Serna attempts a shot during practice last week at Douglas County High School.
    Tigers win six of last eight, near playoffs
    In their last region matchup of the season, the Douglas County boys’ soccer team shut out Langston Hughes 10-0, to give them a region record of 3-2 and an overall record of 6-5-1. The score was 9-...
    April 17, 2013 12:08 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    James Maxwell
    ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: James Maxwell
    With a 13-6 record the South Paulding baseball team has gone 9-2 in their last 11 games, including win streaks of six and three games apiece. Of the players on the team, head coach Pecos Galamore n...
    April 17, 2013 11:38 AM | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Douglas County boys hit the court with no seniors
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    03.27.13 - 10:43 am
  • Lady Panthers undefeated with freshman goalie
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    03.27.13 - 10:37 am
  • ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Derrick White
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    03.27.13 - 10:25 am
  • ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jasmine Parham
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    03.27.13 - 10:18 am
  • Lithia Springs players sign football scholarships
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    03.20.13 - 11:09 am
  • Colonial Hills shares soccer coaches, deals with inexperience
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    03.20.13 - 10:37 am
  • ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ryan Cole
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    03.20.13 - 10:12 am
  • ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Mallory Walker
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    03.20.13 - 10:00 am
  • Lions playing hard to compete in region
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    03.13.13 - 01:13 pm
  • New Manchester track looking for gold
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    03.13.13 - 01:07 pm