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Senior Running Back Javin Gordon looks for a hole to run through in Friday night's game against Cedar Shoals.

Senior Running Back Javin Gordon looks for a hole to run through in Friday night's game against Cedar Shoals.

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Indians Dominate Cedar Shoals

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Stephens County Indians were on the road last week to Cedar Shoals in Athens, where they dominated the Jaguars 52-3. The triumph puts the Indians at 3-0 so far for the season as they prepare to travel to Jefferson County tomorrow (Sept. 6).
Senior Riley Walker winding up for the pitch at the home opener against Elbert.

Senior Riley Walker winding up for the pitch at the home opener against Elbert.

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Softball Starts Season Strong

Laura Hewell
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Stephens County Lady Indians softball team opened the 2024 season with back to back wins in their first two games. The first game played on the road against Commerce on Aug. 1 was a 12-3 domination by the Indians, the first home game was played on Aug.
The rebels were running drills last week in preparation for the start of the 2024 season.

The rebels were running drills last week in preparation for the start of the 2024 season.

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Rebels Football Season Launches Next Week

Laura Hewell
Friday, August 2, 2024
   On Wednesday, Aug. 7 the Rebels take the field for their first game of the 2024 season. The game is a scrimmage against Jefferson at The Reservation starting at 5:30 p.m.
Anderson Defoor one of the two Stephens County Cheerleaders that were named to the GCCA top 30.

Anderson Defoor one of the two Stephens County Cheerleaders that were named to the GCCA top 30.

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Cheerleader of the Year-Top 30

Laura Hewell
Monday, July 22, 2024
 For the second year in a row, the Stephens County Lady Indians have two cheerleaders selected in the top 30 for the Georgia Cheer Coach’s Association (GCCA) Cheerleader of the Year.
Rising senior Brock Tankersley dribbles the ball down the court.

Rising senior Brock Tankersley dribbles the ball down the court.

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Wilson takes charge of summer boys basketball practice

Laura Hewell
Thursday, July 4, 2024
  The Stephens County Indians basketball team is under new leadership this year with new head coach Greg Wilson. Wilson and his Indians have already started preparing for the upcoming season by holding summer practices in June.
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Ward named to 2024 Top 100

News Staff
Friday, June 28, 2024
   Stephens County Indian Findley Ward was named to the 2024 Georgia Underclassman Top 100 by the Georgia Dugout Club (GADC). On June 20 and 21, Ward and the other 99 athletes chosen for this honor participated in a showcase at Marietta High School.
High school football athletes are preparing for the 2024 season.

High school football athletes are preparing for the 2024 season.

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Stephens County High School football practice continues

News Staff
Friday, June 21, 2024
As the summer season begins to heat up, so too does football practice at Stephens County High School. The football team started another week of training on Monday. Pictured are Carson Kent and Logan Henson. Photo by Laura Shaw.
The Sandlot Softball team left Doyle Street Field with a police escort today at noon to travel to the state tournament held at Warner Robins American Complex. They will play game two in the tournament tonight at 8:00 p.m. against the Warner Robins team.

The Sandlot Softball team left Doyle Street Field with a police escort today at noon to travel to the state tournament held at Warner Robins American Complex. They will play game two in the tournament tonight at 8:00 p.m. against the Warner Robins team.

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Toccoa Little League teams battle in sectional competitions

Laura Hewell
Friday, June 14, 2024
   The Toccoa Little League Sandlot Softball team battled their way into the state competition last week during the sectionals tournament and the Sandlot Baseball team fell in their bid for state.
Hundreds of runners raced up and down Currahee Mountain on Saturday, June 1, as part of the annual D-Day commemoration.

Hundreds of runners raced up and down Currahee Mountain on Saturday, June 1, as part of the annual D-Day commemoration.

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Running up (and down) that hill for D-Day commemoration.

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
More than 300 runners descended on Camp Toccoa at Currahee on Saturday morning to take part in the annual Currahee Mountain 10K run. The event is held to commemorate the anniversary of the D-Day operation.