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Laura Baker during practice

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Stephens County Girls Basketball leaning on experience for upcoming season

Marcus Etienne

Thursday, November 7, 2019

For the most part, the 2019-2020 Stephens County Lady Indians basketball team is locked and reloaded for the new season that starts Saturday at 3 p.m. in Currahee Arena. Virtually every player from last year’s team is back with the exception of Kaniyha Laboon and Mary Alice Knight.

Hudson Spurlock running against Madison County

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Stephens County football losing streak nearly comes to an end against Madison County

Marcus Etienne

Thursday, November 7, 2019

The Stephens County Indian football team came close to snapping a seven-game losing streak when they faced Region 8-AAAA foe Madison County last Friday in Danielsville. But close wasn’t good enough.

Stephens County quarterback Kenny Colwell sprints for extra yardage in a game from last Friday. SCHS teams will be competing in AAA instead of AAAA next season.

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Stephens County High School has been relcassified

Marcus Etienne

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Stephens County High School, a long-time resident of Region 8-AAA, will return to its roots in 2020 following reclassification by he Georgia High School Athletic Association (GHSA). The GHSA released reclassification for 2020-2022 on Tuesday.

Stephens County Middle celebrates championship

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Stephens County Middle wins NEGIAA Championship against Rabun County

Marcus Etienne

Thursday, October 31, 2019

The Stephens County Middle football team brought a championship to Toccoa giving their community something to cheer about while seeking revenge. Last year the Rebels lost in the championship to Rabun County at home but this year vengeance was for the Rebels.

Kenny Colwell scrambles

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Stephens County absorbs seventh straight loss in Region match against North Oconee

Marcus Etienne

Thursday, October 31, 2019

The Stephens County football team is now in a seven game losing streak. The Indians loss their seventh straight game of the season from the hands of North Oconee last Friday 42-10 in a Region 8-AAAA match at The Reservation.

Hudson Spurlock runs against Oconee County

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Stephens County football drops first region test of the season against Oconee County

Marcus Etienne

Thursday, October 24, 2019

The Stephens County Indian football team faced a challenging task when they went on the road for their first Region 8-AAAA test of the season last Friday night. Two back-to-back bye weeks of preparation was not enough as Stephens County was overpowered by Oconee County in Watkinsville.

Bryson Trimier runs the ball against White County

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Stephens County Junior Varsity team hold on to tight win against White County

Marcus Etienne

Thursday, October 24, 2019

The Stephens County junior varsity football team ground out a tight, 28-21 victory over White County in a game played at The Reservation Thursday, Oct. 17. “This was just a backyard brawl,” Indian coach Greg McCall said. “There were two JV football teams battling.

Javin Gordon runs down field

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Stephens County Middle slotted for championship game after Hart County win

Marcus Etienne

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Cheers of ‘we’re going to the ship’, water bottle popping and ice throwing were part of the Stephens County Middle School football locker room celebration last Thursday at The Reservation.

Ranajah Verdell sends a spike into Madison County's defense

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Stephens County's run to playoffs falls short in play-in game to Madison County

Marcus Etienne

Thursday, October 17, 2019

As the last Stephens County hit went into the net and dropped to the ground so did the Lady Indians’ playoffs hopes. The Tribe missed out on a trip to the Class AAAA playoffs when they were handed a Region 8-AAAA play-in loss on Oct. 8 to Madison County in Danielsville.

Jasec Smith returning an interception

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Stephens County Middle clinches home filed advantage with win over Madison County

Marcus Etienne

Thursday, October 17, 2019

The Stephens County Middle School football team was scheduled to play Hart County in the first round of the conference playoffs here yesterday (Wednesday, Oct.