Clarke Central's Self settling in as head coach
Ahren Self has been through spring and summer workouts at Clarke Central before. But this is the first time he has done it as the man wearing the big hat. Self is starting to settle into his new...
View ArticleReport: Kent State baseball assistant turns down offer to come to UGA
Scott Stricklin’s top assistant at Kent State will stay at Kent State. Mike Birkbeck turned down an offer to join Stricklin at Georgia as the Bulldogs’ pitching coach, the Cleveland Plain Dealer...
View ArticleFrazier becomes fifth local player to sign since MLB draft
Adam Frazier is only about a week removed from a grueling season capped by Mississippi State’s first appearance in the College World Series title series.But on Wednesday the former Oconee County...
View ArticleUGA's Boling, three signees pass on signing with pro teams
Scott Stricklin took over as Georgia’s head coach only a few days before the Major League First-Year Player Draft. So retaining as many draftees as possible became his first priority.The signing...
View ArticleGeorgia Outlaws softball team preps to face nation's best in California
WATKINSVILLE — Many members of the Georgia Outlaws have spent much of their high school careers wanting to beat each other. But this summer they have found a common goal on the Georgia Outlaws travel...
View ArticlePractices begin Thursday for high school football teams
The calendar still says July. But the start of the high school football season takes a major step forward today with the beginning of mandatory conditioning leading into preseason practice.“We’ve got...
View ArticleApalachee begins to heal after death of Bracken-Howley
BETHLEHEM — The start of preseason practice is supposed to be one of the most exciting times of the school year. But Apalachee spent last week mourning the sudden death of one of its own.Senior lineman...
View ArticleBulldogs find ways to fight cabin fever as camp life begins
When preseason camp opens it usually corresponds with the end of the summer school session, so players don’t have anything to do except think about football.So they begin preseason workouts sequestered...
View ArticleTwo students represent UGA at Carhartt Bassmaster Collegiate Series
Georgia seniors Brian Rosso and Byron Kenney qualified for the Bassmaster college national championships by their fingernails.But the pair are proud to represent Georgia in the first Carhartt...
View ArticleApalachee faced with reloading on offense and defense
BETHLEHEM — The preseason at Apalachee might feel more like a meet-and-greet than practices.The Wildcats will have to replace nearly their entire offensive and defensive units as they prepare for the...
View ArticleWinder-Barrow 'expects to turn some heads' in 2013
WINDER — Over the last three years, Winder-Barrow has learned how to endure the negatives of a 31-game losing streak.The Bulldoggs broke that string last year and look forward to turning the corner...
View ArticleYoung Oconee County squad working more as a team this season
WATKINSVILLE — Times have been lean for Oconee County for nearly a decade.But the 2013 Warriors believe that they have a chance to turn the corner and finish strong.“I think we’re more of a team this...
View ArticleHerron getting settled in as first-year Prince Avenue coach
BOGART — The Prince Avenue Christian Wolverines come off of their most successful back-to-back seasons in school history.But this year, a host of fresh faces will join the program, highlighted by new...
View ArticleNorth Oconee adjusting to having a target on its back
BOGART — North Oconee rides the strength of two consecutive regional titles into this season.Despite losing some of their top playmakers from a year ago, the Titans begin 2013 as the team to beat in...
View ArticleYoung Oconee County squad working more as a team this season
WATKINSVILLE — Times have been lean for Oconee County for nearly a decade. But the 2013 Warriors believe that they have a chance to turn the corner and finish strong. “I think we’re more of a team this...
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