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Diamond Doggs advance in playoffs

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Wednesday, May 8. 2013

Even when looking elimination in the face, the Winder-Barrow High School baseball team never blinked. The Diamond Doggs defeated South Paulding in a deciding game of a best-of-three series Tuesday after putting six runs on the board in the top of the seventh. WBHS (22-7) would go on to an 11-4 win in a game which the score was not indicative of ... [Full Story »]

Knights take aim at state championship as playoffs begin

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Wednesday, May 8. 2013

The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team enters the postseason as a No. 1 seed after posting an undefeated record in GISA Region 1-A. As much as the players and coaches appreciate that accomplishment, the Knights have their eyes set on a bigger prize. After advancing to the state semifinals last spring in their first full season of varsity ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Four for the King

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Wednesday, May 8. 2013

For the fourth time in his career, Miami Heat superstar LeBron James has won the NBA MVP award. This was his second straight MVP trophy and his fourth in five years. Alongside this incredible stat, the Miami Heat are rolling through the playoffs and most likely on their way to another appearance in the NBA Finals. James has certainly lived up ... [Full Story »]

4-H archery team takes first in state tournament

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Wednesday, May 8. 2013

The Banks County 4-H Senior Compound team won the state championship with a score of 1942 at the 4-H State Archery Tournament held this past weekend in Eatonton. Members of the state championship team are Jonathan Clark shooting a 664, Ty Ewing shooting a 672, Massey Langford shooting a 606 and Alex Wiley shooting a 569. The Senior Compound ... [Full Story »]

WBHS, South Paulding to play game three Tuesday

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Monday, May 6. 2013

Monday's scheduled game between Winder-Barrow and South Paulding has been delayed until Tuesday at 5:55 p.m., WBHS athletic director Justin Grant said. The field at Charles W. Maddox Complex remained under water Monday and was not suitable for playing. The two teams split a doubleheader Friday forcing a third and deciding game in the ...

Justice resigns as head coach

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Friday, May 3. 2013

Commerce head football coach Marvin Justice announced his resignation last Friday, leaving the Tigers without a head coach at the dawn of spring practice. In an interview with OnlineAthens.com, Commerce High School principal Donnie Drew said that Justice was resigning due to health and family reasons. “He drives in from a pretty good distance ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Doggs to host opening round state series

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Thursday, May 2. 2013

The Winder-Barrow High School baseball team has already accomplished several goals this spring. The Diamond Doggs have posted 20 wins and the team has secured a home playoff series. Now, the goals become a little loftier as Winder-Barrow. (20-6) begins its quest for a state title when it hosts South Paulding in a best-of-three series beginning ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. netters advance to Elite 8

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Thursday, May 2. 2013

The Madison County boys’ tennis team has reached the Elite 8 for the first time since the state tournament expanded from a 16-team to a 32-team draw in 2003. “We’ve been to the round of 16 six times since the change,” said Red Raider head coach Keith Strickland. “It feels really good to finally get over that hurdle. I’m extremely ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Broussard takes a stand

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Wednesday, May 1. 2013

Jason Collins, a center in the NBA, came out this past week and announced to the world that he is gay. He is most likely not the first gay athlete in American sports history, but he is the first athlete of a major American sport to come out and announce his homosexuality. Almost immediately after Collins’ reveal Chris Broussard, an analyst ... [Full Story »]

WBHS track: Martinez excels through hard work

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Wednesday, May 1. 2013

Throughout his career, Alex Martinez had competed in the shadows when it comes to distance running at Winder-Barrow High School. Whether in cross country or track, the senior has been a steady competitor, but the accomplishments of his teammates may have caused him to be overlooked, at least to some degree. This spring track season, however, ... [Full Story »]

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