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Social Circle to winner’s circle
Lawson Ingold is well regarded in his field.
Silverbacks edge Revolution
In a game billed as the Battle of Atlanta, filled with physical play, the Atlanta Silverbacks got a foul call inside the box and made the ensuing penalty kick count.
Miracle League receives $20,000
For five years, the Miracle League of Newton County has been a simulcast host site for Chick-fil-A's Leadercast, not only showing the event live, but also using it as a fundraiser, receiving proceeds from ticket sales.
Colleges put eyes on the prize
Every February, the eyes of football fans everywhere are tuned into college programs to see which top high school players will be a part of their teams' future successes.
Revolution host Silverbacks one again
For the second straight year, the Georgia Revolution will host the Atlanta Silverbacks in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Fazio: Individual feats dominate 2012-13
Another school year is winding down, and with it another prep sports year is under wraps.
Jones selected to All-Academic team
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Kayla Jones was named to the Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Softball team from Young Harris College.
GPC Softball, baseball leads successful spring
Two first-year Georgia Perimeter College coaches had successful runs in the 2013 spring season.
Aiming high
The targets continued to fly out of the trap just in front of each shooter, despite the sun sinking.
Newton Cowell represented in playoffs
All three Newton County high school baseball teams have earned a berth into the 2013 state playoffs, beginning Friday.
Fazio: McCray, others peak interest
The NFL Draft is an exciting time for many football fans. And I never knew why.
Fallen oaks remain special
Saturday, thanks to the support of some quite amazing co-workers, I managed to make it down to Auburn in time for the final rolling of the Toomer's oaks.
Covington Academy wins title
The Covington Academy basketball team won the CYBA Championship, defeating Peachtree Academy recently. Members of the championship team, pictured left to right are head coach James Rowden, Caleb Nix, Dean Nadal, Jessie Miller, Tommie Peoples III, Zach Hall, Christian Whitney and assistant coach Andrew McCullough in the back row. In the front row, left to right, are Brian Lashley, Abraham Heyward, Christavian Varner-Halback, Manager Joanne Wardell, Montrez Gordon, Jordan Brown and Grant Cartwright.
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Hunt has 100-yard kickoff return
Here's a weekly look at Covington's former prep stars now in college: Football Akeem Hunt, Newton - Akeem Hunt had the biggest play of his collegiate career Saturday in Purdue's matchup against Ohio State. The game almost turned out to be a big one for Purdue, who was up by eight points with 47 seconds left. However, Ohio State prevailed in overtime, 29-22. The former Newton standout pushed the Boilermakers ahead of Ohio State ...
A season with a silver lining
The 2012 season was definitely not what Newton softball coach Virginia Waters had in mind before things kicked off back in August. Looking toward a season following an above .500, playoff campaign in 2011, Waters wanted to send the Rams five seniors out in a winning way.
Hunt scores 100-yard kickoff return
Akeem Hunt had the biggest play of his collegiate career Saturday in Purdue's matchup against Ohio State.
SEC Banter: Tales from an SEC trip
Nothing beats an SEC road trip. Pack your weekend duffel bag, put the team flags on the car, hop in and hit the road to your favorite college town in the Southeast. Take in the spirit, pageantry, cuisine and revelry that is SEC football.
Having a muddy good time racing
I had only three hours of sleep, a stuffy nose and itchy eyes Sunday morning and I wasn't so sure I was ready to get out of bed. But one thing I did know was that none of those things were going to keep me from the 2012 Mud Race & Obstacle Course presented by Subaru at the Georgia International Horse Park.
Tigers, Panthers meet in playoffs
Alcovy is in the midst of a successful and unprecedented softball playoff run heading into today's second-round matchup against Hillgrove, but will go up against a more difficult challenge.
Prevost: Grading the SEC at the halfway point
Already halfway through the 2012 college football season, it's time to hand out mid-term grades, SEC Banter style.
Covington Collegiates
Here's a weekly look at Covington's former prep stars now in college: Football Antarius Terrell, Eastside - Terrell had an interception, his fifth of the year and ran back three yards to give Presbyterian the ball at the VMI 47. That led to Presbyterian's only touchdown, trailing 17-7. Terrell also had two tackles for the Blue Devils. Anderico Bailey, Eastside - Bailey caught five passes for 69 yards in Presbyterian's 17-7 loss to Virginia Military ...
Mud and obstacles series arrives Sunday
Most charity races don't include a massive mud pit, military-inspired obstacles, live music and appetizing food, but that's what runners and spectators can expect Sunday during the National Mud and Obstacles Series at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers this Sunday.
Prevost: October is right on the money
October - my favorite month. Especially at home here in the South. Sharp blue skies preside over autumn's auburn hues. The comfortable coolness beckons you to don that sweater and break out your old chili or gumbo recipe. The air is crisp and so is the beer. What's not to love about October?
Fazio: Making the best of second chances
Alcovy had a chance to pick up its first Region 2-AAAAAA win Friday, sending out Rysan Richardson for a 45-yard field goal with 4 minutes left in a tie game.
NFL, regular refs end lockout
NEW YORK (AP) - So long, replacement refs. The NFL's regular crews will be back on the field starting Thursday night.
Rams return home
Newton finally got on the scoreboard Friday thanks to a newly anointed starting running back, but still couldn't come up with its first victory of the year. In their final non-region game of the 2012 season, the Rams are looking to build upon their first seven points to the tune of a win.
Winning lessons from losses
The fourth week of the high school football season didn't work out the way Newton, Alcovy and Eastside drew it up, but the three schools can confidently take away more than just a loss. Alcovy finished up a non-region season that could very well have given the Tigers as many games against playoff teams as their Region 2-AAAAAA slate will.
Heritage wins NewRock
Heritage picked up its third straight NewRock Cross Country championship Thursday, holding off Newton in the matchup of Newton and Rockdale counties.
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