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Despite the desperation shout of a West-Oak defender, Jaylen Haney (0) of the Indians registers a layup for a score.

Despite the desperation shout of a West-Oak defender, Jaylen Haney (0) of the Indians registers a layup for a score.

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Indians basketball drops three

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Friday, December 26, 2025
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The Stephens County Indians led at times in the first half of two basketball games played last week, but a full 32 minutes is still required to post victories in high school basketball.
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Stockton finishes seventh in Heisman voting

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Friday, December 26, 2025
BY WESLEY BRANCHCNI NEWS SERVICE Former Rabun County and current University of Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has had an excellent first season as the full-time starting QB for the Bulldogs – most recently finishing seventh in the coveted Heisman Trophy balloting.Georgia sits at 12-1 and...
Ella Fletcher (4), left, drives to the hoop against Elbert.

Ella Fletcher (4), left, drives to the hoop against Elbert.

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Rebels girls basketball split by Elbert County, Granite City

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    Stephens County Middle School girls basketball teams split a pair of conference games over Elbert County here Thursday, Dec. 4.  The eighth grade girls overpowered the Lady Rams 50-15 while the seventh grade Lady Rebels fell 34-16 to the Granite City visitors.
Stephens County’s C.J. Harbin (3) pressures an Oglethorpe player with the basketball here last Friday.

Stephens County’s C.J. Harbin (3) pressures an Oglethorpe player with the basketball here last Friday.

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Indians basketball nabs second win

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The Stephens County Indians outscored visiting Oglethorpe County 10-3 in overtime here Friday to craft a 67-60 triumph over the Patriots and claim their second win of the 2025-2026 hardcourt season.
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Middle school Rebels basketball downs Hart

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD   Stephens County Middle School boys basketball teams recorded victories over Hart County here Monday.   The seventh grade boys downed Hart 45-36 as Malachi McCurry paced the Rebel offense with 10 points while B.J. Rucker added eight.
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Keeping my eyes on football playoffs statewide

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
By Tom LawThe Toccoa Record    Here it is the first week in December and we’re catching up on state football playoff scores from any team but Gainesville since television and the internet have taken care of inundating us with enough coverage of the Red Elephants’ (literal) battle with Brunswick...
Not even the outstretched arms of a West-Oak defender and the Warrior coach could stop this three-point shot by Stephens County Colson Ivey.

Not even the outstretched arms of a West-Oak defender and the Warrior coach could stop this three-point shot by Stephens County Colson Ivey.

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Boys basketball claims first win against West-Oak

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD   The Stephens County Indians dominated the first and last quarters to defeat West-Oak, S.C. 60-51 there Monday night as they notched their first victory of the new basketball season.
Stephens County’s Aleah Curry (30) drives to the basket as teammate Ivey Jackson (32) manuevers for the ball.

Stephens County’s Aleah Curry (30) drives to the basket as teammate Ivey Jackson (32) manuevers for the ball.

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Indians girls basketball falls to West-Oak

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The Stephens County Lady Indians were victimized by a 16-5 second quarter run by West-Oak, S.C. there Monday night and were dealt a 50-36 defeat by the Lady Warriors.
Indian offensive lineman Conner Holtzclaw (77) has an East Jackson player squarely in his target area.

Indian offensive lineman Conner Holtzclaw (77) has an East Jackson player squarely in his target area.

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Indians football storms East Jackson, 49-34

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The Stephens County Indians stormed to a 42-7 halftime lead over East Jackson here last Friday night then held on over the final two quarters to post a 49-34 Region 8-AA victory over the Eagles.