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Kymani Colbert (55) puts pressure on the Hebron Christian quarterback in last Friday’s region game.

Kymani Colbert (55) puts pressure on the Hebron Christian quarterback in last Friday’s region game.

Indians football falls to Hebron

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD     Defending AA state champion Hebron Christian broke open a close gridiron battle with spirited Stephens County here last Friday to post a 51-24 region triumph.
Stephens County’s Elly Hicks reaches for a low strike during state playoff action.

Stephens County’s Elly Hicks reaches for a low strike during state playoff action.

Softball ends season with playoffs loss

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    Stephens County’s softball season ended with a 9-3 loss to Jackson High School here last Thursday in the deciding game of a best of three series in the first round of the state playoffs.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

Rebels football smashes Elbert County

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The Stephens County Middle School Rebels improved to 3-1 on the season with a 16-8 victory over conference foe Elbert County there Thursday, Sept. 11.
The Indians JV football team rolled past Habersham last week. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

The Indians JV football team rolled past Habersham last week. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

Indians JV football downs Habersham

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The Indians junior varsity team hosted the Habersham Raiders JV team on Thursday, Sept. 11, and defeated them 33-28 at the Reservation. They will be home again next week against Franklin County with a 5:30 p.m. kickoff.
The Lady Indians volleyball girls celebrated Senior Night last week. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

The Lady Indians volleyball girls celebrated Senior Night last week. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

Lady Indians volleyball falls in three games

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Lady Indians volleyball team hosted Winder-Barrow for senior night. They then traveled to Prince Avenue to face the home team and Franklin County in their first region matches of the season. Tonight (Sept.
The Toccoa Record

The Toccoa Record

Indians softball defeats Hart, East Jackson in region play

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The Lady Indians softball team got two big region wins this week and fell in a non-region game. The Indians defeated Hart County on Sept. 9 and dominated East Jackson on Sept. 11, but fell to Lumpkin 5-3 on Sept. 10. Today (Sept.
The Stephens County Indians fell in a close game against Oconee County, 28-24, on Friday, Sept. 13. Tom Law/The Toccoa Record

The Stephens County Indians fell in a close game against Oconee County, 28-24, on Friday, Sept. 13. Tom Law/The Toccoa Record

Indians football falls in nail biter versus Oconee

BY TOM LAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    Midway through last Friday’s football clash with highly regarded Oconee County in Watkinsville, the Stephens County Indians held a 24-14 lead and seemed to be cruising toward their third triumph of the season.
Mallie Kate Underwood sets the ball during one of the home volleyball matches last week.

Mallie Kate Underwood sets the ball during one of the home volleyball matches last week.

Indians volleyball falls in four games

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe Lady Indians Volleyball team had four matches last week against Union County, Flowery Branch, Walnut Grove, and Elbert County. The Indians hosted Union and Flowery Branch on Aug. 26 for their Volley for Veterans night, and then on Aug.
On Friday, Aug. 29, the Stephens County Indians football team defeated Cedar Shoals at The Reservation. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

On Friday, Aug. 29, the Stephens County Indians football team defeated Cedar Shoals at The Reservation. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

Indians football defeats Cedar Shoals

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD    The Indians hosted their home opener on Friday night against Cedar Shoals, whom they beat 13-7.   Cedar Shoals won the coin toss and opted to receive, so Luke Waters kicked off with the ball going down the Jaguars’ 20-yard line.