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Staff / Erin Gray -- Roswell senior infielder Matt Meeder makes a flip towards second base during a scrimmage earlier this year. Meeder and the Hornets are playing Lowndes High School this week in the quarterfinals of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs.
Roswell, Milton, BT alve in baseball playoffs
Entering the sweet 16 of the GHSA baseball state playoffs with four teams remaining, North Fulton saw the talent-rich programs at Milton, Blessed Trinity and Roswell push their way into the state q...
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Female Athlete of the Week: Becca Davis
Centennial junior Becca Davis and the word versatility seem to go hand-in-hand these days. An All-Region performer on the basketball court, Davis drew praise from head coach Robert White for her ab...
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Male Athlete of the Week: Richard Delphin
With a combination of raw power and precise technique, Roswell junior Richard Delphin became one of the premiere throwers in the state this spring. Competing in the state’s largest classification, ...
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Special Photo -- Blessed Trinity senior Kourtney Keegan helped the Lady Titans capture their fifth consecutive state championship last weekend by winning her No. 1 line singles match 6-0, 6-1.
BT boys, girls win tennis state championships
For the second straight year Blessed Trinity sent both their boys and girls tennis teams to the GHSA state championships in Jonesboro. This time, though, they completed the sweep, capturing a pair...
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Male Athlete of the Week: Kevin Colton
From start to finish, Kevin Colton’s lacrosse career at Northview High School has been a storied one. The dynamic attacker burst onto the scene as a freshman in 2010, gained 1st-team All-State hono...
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Female Athlete of the Week: Natalie Bordes
Described as the most versatile athlete on one of the state’s top teams, Alpharetta senior Natalie Bordes is a jack of all trades for the Lady Raiders track team.
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Staff / Erin Gray -- Roswell senior Erin Gant is one of 49 local athletes heading to the GHSA State Meet in Albany this weekend. Gant will run as part of Roswell’s 4X400 team.
49 local girls qualify for state track meet
A week after the top boys track stars put on a show in Georgia, the state’s top female athletes will enter the spotlight this weekend at the GHSA Track and Field State Championships. The meet, held...
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Staff / Erin Gray -- Milton second baseman Ryan Gridley.
Baseball playoffs move to round two
With first round play in the GHSA baseball state tournament kicking off last week, local teams battled some of the state’s toughest programs — and the season’s rainiest week — for the right to adva...
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Staff / Erin Gray -- Johns Creek senior Matthew Gorst will lead his team into the state playoffs this weekend. Gorst and the Gladiators will host Norcross in the first round of the AAAAAA state playoffs.
Johns Creek, Milton, BT carry top seeds into baseball playoffs
For the second straight year, north Fulton baseball produced three region champions on the baseball diamond, and for the second straight year it’s Johns Creek, Blessed Trinity and Milton entering t...
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Staff / Erin Gray -- Roswell distance runner Drew Kelley is one of 46 local boys heading to Jefferson this weekend for the GHSA Boys Track and Field State Championships. Kelley will compete in the 1600 and 3200 meter events.
Local boys bound for state track meet
After three months of practice and meets, region championships two weeks ago and a heated round of sectional qualifying last weekend, 46 boys track and field stars are left standing in north Fulton...
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Male Athlete of the Week: Sam Roberts
When asked to describe senior outfielder Sam Roberts in one word, it didn’t take long for Blessed Trinity baseball coach Andy Harlin to peg his senior leadoff man.
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Female Athlete of the Year: Molly Garrigan
As a third-year starter on the Milton lacrosse team, senior Molly Garrigan is an offensive powerhouse on the attack.
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  • Female Athlete of the Week: Amber Lewis
    by Chase Wallace
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    04.10.13 - 11:36 am
  • Centennial alum Brown declares for NBA Draft
    by Chase Wallace
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    04.03.13 - 12:50 pm
  • Improvements abound for FCS lacrosse
    by Chase Wallace
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    04.03.13 - 12:45 pm
  • Lady Hornets prep for playoff push
    by Chase Wallace
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    04.03.13 - 12:19 pm
  • Lady Eagles LAX continues to impress
    by Chase Wallace
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    04.03.13 - 12:13 pm
  • Female Athlete of the Week: Alyssa McDonald
    by Chase Wallace
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    04.03.13 - 12:01 pm
  • Male Athlete of the Week: Zach Levy
    by Chase Wallace
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    04.03.13 - 11:53 am
  • Female Athlete of the Week: Lucy Barton
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.27.13 - 12:05 am
  • Raiders set sights on 6AAAAAA
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.27.13 - 12:05 am
  • Male Athlete of the Week: Jake Jenkins
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.27.13 - 12:05 am
  • Special Photo -- University of Georgia freshman Patrick Fennell (42) attacks the goal in the Bulldogs 13-6 win over the Florida Gators this season. Georgia enters the SELC tournament 11-3 overall and as the No. 2 seed from the Southwest Division.
    SELC tournament returns to North Fulton
    For the ninth straight year, the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference tournament championship will call the community of Johns Creek home. And for the ninth straight year, host-school Northview and to...
    April 24, 2013 11:16 AM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Staff / Erin Gray -- Senior captain Tony Scordino and the Blessed Trinity lacrosse team were riding a nine-game winning streak coming into the week.
    BT lacrosse rolls toward playoffs
    Riding a nine-game winning streak into this week’s action, the Blessed Trinity lacrosse team is one of the hottest groups in the state and gaining notoriety as a bona fide state playoff threat. But...
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    Male Athlete of the Week: Justin Friend
    With a 2-for-3 day on March 20 against South Forsyth, Johns Creek senior Justin Friend posted his first multi-hit game of the season while leading his team to a 13-3 win in their 6AAAAAA opener. Fr...
    April 24, 2013 10:54 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Male Athlete of the Week: Nic Haydel
    As the Roswell Hornets boys’ lacrosse team makes one last push towards the state playoffs, head coach Alan Gordon is leaning heavily on a senior class that he calls the backbone of his program. At ...
    April 17, 2013 12:05 PM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Roswell LAX eyes strong finish
    Placed in the ever-competitive Area 2AAAAAA, region play for Roswell lacrosse features a gauntlet of matches against a number of the state’s premier programs. Entering this week at 2-1 in 2AAAAAA ...
    April 17, 2013 12:05 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Special Photo -- Chattahoochee senior Madison Rudnick fires a shot on goal during the Lady Cougars match against South Forsyth High School earlier this season.
    Confidence building for Lady Cougars
    With a roster flush with underclassmen, Chattahoochee girls’ lacrosse coach Jack McIlvain said confidence was his chief concern when the Lady Cougars opened the season two months ago. But a perfect...
    April 17, 2013 12:05 PM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Female Athlete of the Week: Hannah Edwards
    In her four years on the soccer field at Northview High School Hannah Edwards has been a mainstay in the midfield, controlling games from the center of the pitch and leading the Lady Titans on thre...
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    Special / Dan Carmody -- Fellowship Christian junior midfielder Chris Hays (6) dribbles the ball up field during a match earlier this season.
    Paladins push toward playoffs
    When Fellowship Christian kicked off the soccer season in early February with a number of new faces on their roster, Paladin head coach Ari Durham wasn’t sure what to expect from his team. But the ...
    April 17, 2013 12:05 PM | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Staff / Erin Gray -- A standout at the plate and on the mound this season, Johns Creek senior Brandon Gold has the Gladiators on the verge of winning their second straight region championship.
    Gladiators take region lead as season end nears
    With an 8-2 win over Lambert last week, Johns Creek moved into sole possession of first place in 6AAAAAA for the first time this season and inched ever-closer to claiming their second straight regi...
    April 17, 2013 12:05 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Loran Smith
    Column: Masters Tournament Update
    AUGUSTA – There is an abundance of fans at Augusta today who likely are Tiger Woods aficionados, give or take a few who maintain allegiance to competitors like Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy, alon...
    April 10, 2013 05:13 PM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Staff / Erin Gray -- Northview’s Jordan Salvador, a three-year starter on the Lady Titans backline, has been a key compotnent to her team’s 10-0 start to the soccer season.
    Northview girls have championship goals
    A perennial state playoff team and a two-time state runner-up, Northview’s girls’ soccer program has seen droves of success since opening their doors just over 10 years ago. But the monumental wins...
    April 10, 2013 11:53 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Special / Tess MacMillan -- Cambridge sophomore Kelly Hagerty heads upfield after intercepting a pass against Norcross earlier this season. In their first season as a varsity program, the Lady Bears are off to a perfect 10-0 start.
    Lady Bears impress in year one
    The Cambridge Lady Bears Lacrosse program is off to a rousing start. Through their first 10 games of varsity competition the Lady Bears are a perfect 10-0, hold a 5-0 mark in area play and are the ...
    April 10, 2013 11:50 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Milton LAX focused in quest to repeat
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.27.13 - 12:05 am
  • Lady Knights are undefeated at the break
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.27.13 - 12:05 am
  • All-North Fulton Basketball Teams
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.20.13 - 11:46 am
  • Titans power their way to solid start
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.20.13 - 11:39 am
  • Cambridge Tennis thriving in year one
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.20.13 - 11:34 am
  • Improved Hornets eye state playoff bid
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.20.13 - 11:29 am
  • Female Athlete of the Week: Kourtney Keegan
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.20.13 - 11:23 am
  • Male Athlete of the Week: Tristan Kaisharis
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.20.13 - 11:20 am
  • Knights come up short in boys' state championship
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.13.13 - 12:05 am
  • Male Athlete of the Week: Dylan Cease
    by Chase Wallace
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    03.13.13 - 12:05 am