Sports

Bryce Angell, a graduate of Stephens County High School, and his team had two horses in the Kentucky Derby.

Bryce Angell, a graduate of Stephens County High School, and his team had two horses in the Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby featured Toccoa ties

     Atlanta lawyer and former Stephen County native Bryce Angell sent two horses to this year’s Kentucky Derby.      Angell is part of the West Paces Racing syndicate, and the group had two horses, Dornoch and Society Man, in this year’s race.
Stephens County High School's Kinsley Thomason takes aim for a pole vault.

Stephens County High School's Kinsley Thomason takes aim for a pole vault.

Indians track teams compete in regional meet

By Laura Shaw Staff Writer   This week, the Indians’ track teams competed in the region meet on Monday, April 22, and Wednesday, April 24 in Franklin County. The meet had five athletes qualify for sectionals and two more athletes with top 10 finishes in their events.
Blair Huddleton (18) dribbles the ball against two defenders.

Blair Huddleton (18) dribbles the ball against two defenders.

Lady Indians defeat Sandy Creek

By Laura Shaw The Toccoa Record      The Lady Indians Soccer team competed in the first round of the State tournament on Tuesday, April 16, and earned a sweet sixteen spot. The first-round game was against Sandy Creek High School and was a 7-3 victory for the Lady Indians.
Seniors with the Indians' baseball team were racently recognized.

Seniors with the Indians' baseball team were racently recognized.

Indian baseball seniors recognized at game with Commerce

   The Stephens County Indians baseball team took to the field during spring break for a non-region game against Commerce on April 3. Before the game, they took an opportunity to recognize their seniors for senior night.
Senior Ethan Smith slides into a base during one of the Indians’ baseball games last week.

Senior Ethan Smith slides into a base during one of the Indians’ baseball games last week.

Indians drop to 6th in region; out of playoffs

   The Indians baseball team had a busy week playing three games against Hart County and one game against Walhalla. The Indians also hosted Toccoa Little League Night at the ball field before their Hart doubleheader on Friday, March 29.
Fayeth Ivester returns the ball on the tennis court against the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes.

Fayeth Ivester returns the ball on the tennis court against the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes.

SCHS tennis plays final two games

    The Indian tennis teams played their last two games before the region tournament this week against Monroe Area. They also celebrated their senior night where they recognized four graduating seniors. The senior night recognition and the first match against the ‘Canes was on Tuesday, March 19.