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Gamarion Carter leaves Franklin County player in his dust. Photo by: Marcus Etienne

Gamarion Carter leaves Franklin County player in his dust. Photo by: Marcus Etienne

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Stephens County next test is Hart County scheduled for this Friday

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2019
 Stephens County High School’s football’s next test will come  against Hart County scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at The  Reservation.      Hart is coming off a 39-7 victory over Elbert County.
Bailee Shedd delivers a pitch

Bailee Shedd delivers a pitch

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Stephens County middle puts beat down on Rabun County middle in 18-0 win

Marcus Etienne
Thursday, August 29, 2019
The Stephens County Middle School softball team needed just 2½  innings of play to put Rabun County away in an 18-0 pounding on  Wednesday, Aug. 21.       “I thought our girls played hard,” Rebels head coach Drew Greer said.      “Rabun County came out here and gave their best effort.
DJ Jones makes a tackle

DJ Jones makes a tackle

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2019 Stephens County football schedule preview

Marcus Etienne
Thursday, August 22, 2019
The 2019 football season starts with a bang for the Stephens County  Indians as they host rival Franklin County on Friday, Aug. 22.      Coach Wesley’s Tankersley’s team will be looking to replicate last  season’s 13-3 triumph over the Lions in Carnesville.
Tribe five

Tribe five

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2019 Stephens County football preview

Marcus Etienne
Thursday, August 22, 2019
  After the Stephens County football team was knocked out of the  first round of Class AAAA state playoffs 34-7 by Cartersville last  November, Indian head coach Wesley Tankersley was immediately optimistic  about the 2019 gridiron season.
Hudson Spurlcok runs up field against White County. Photo by: Marcus Etienne

Hudson Spurlcok runs up field against White County. Photo by: Marcus Etienne

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Stephens County wins Scrimmage against White County

Marcus Etienne
Thursday, August 22, 2019
  Stephens County Indian football coach Wesley Tankersley told his  team not to think that they are the best thing since sliced bread after  the Indians pummelled White County 48-25 in a scrimmage played here last  Thursday.      “It was a good scrimmage for us, obviously, a lot of positives.
MJ Jones reacts to recovering a fumble. Photo by: Marcus Etienne

MJ Jones reacts to recovering a fumble. Photo by: Marcus Etienne

High school football season is here

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
    The wait will be over Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.     No more pre-season practices.     No more practice games that don’t count in the standings.     The Stephens County Indians will play Franklin County here Friday in the 2019 football season opener for both teams.