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Nyleigh Hutto fields a ball on the mound while Alana Thurmond backs her up. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

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Indians softball blanks Tallulah Falls

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Stephens County Lady Indians softball got a huge win over the Tallulah Falls Lady Indians on Thursday, Aug. 14, winning 23-0 in three innings. They struggled with the other three games played last week against Madison, Banks, and Elbert Counties.

Kami Perry prepares to serve the ball. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

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Indians volleyball thwarted by Elbert County, Tallulah Falls

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Lady Indians Volleyball team played at home on Thursday, Aug. 14, against the Elbert County Blue Devils. In their first home match of the season, the Indians fell 2-0 to the Devils.

Aiden Cobb, middle, runs down the field, guarded by Jerymus Roberson on the left and Tyquavian Stanley running behind him. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

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SCMS football wins big against Franklin Co. Cubs

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Stephens County Middle School Rebels Football team has started their season off with a huge win over rival team the Franklin County Cubs on Thursday night, beating them 46-22.

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Rebels softball starts 4-1

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Stephens County Middle School Lady Rebels Softball team has started their season with four wins in the last week and only one loss. They faced East Jackson A and B teams, Hart County, Tallulah Falls, and Habersham County.

Branson Stowe passes the ball during the Battle of Currahee Mountain football game on Aug. 15 against the Habersham County Raiders. Landen Todd/The Northeast Georgian

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Battle of Currahee Mountain goes to Raiders

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD The Indians fell in the Battle of Currahee Mountain to the Raiders 27-3 after a rain delay on Friday night. This week, the Indians are on the road to Elbert County to face the Blue Devils with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at The Granite Bowl.

The “UGA Athletics in Your Town” display tour made a stop at the Toccoa-Stephens County Library on Friday, Aug. 1. Some of the items included in the exhibit were UGA 2’s collar, license plates, and an antique football helmet. Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record

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UGA memorabilia traveling exhibit visits Toccoa library

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD On Aug. 1, “UGA Athletics in Your Town” was hosted at the Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library. This was the last stop on the traveling exhibit showcasing memorabilia from UGA over the years.

Coach Charlton Veazey.

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Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 inductees announced

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

By Tom LawSCHS Athletic Hall of Fame The Stephens County High School Athletic Hall of fame will induct its second class of athletes and coaches prior to the Indians football game at The Reservation on Friday, Aug. 29.

Jazzy Russell sets the ball during a game last season. Photo by Laura Shaw

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High school volleyball season begins Aug. 5

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORD Lady Indians Volleyball is opening its season on the road on Aug. 5 in Habersham. The Lady Indians are led by new Head Coach Katie Parker, who coached as the junior varsity head coach last season.

Gracie Donaldson and Alana Thurmond practice their drills during summer workouts. Photo by Laura Shaw

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Softball season starts tomorrow

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

BY LAURA SHAWTHE TOCCOA RECORDThe Lady Indians Softball team takes to the field for their opening game tomorrow, Aug. 1. The Indians are led by new head coach Savannah Canady, who was an assistant coach under Kasey Ivey for the past few seasons.

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Blue Hound Barbecue wins “BBQ Brawl”

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

BY ENOCH AUTRYCNI NEWS SHARE SERVICERabun County’s “Mountain Man” became king of the mountain Sunday night as he edged two of the nation’s top chefs for the coveted “Master of ‘Cue” on season six of the Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl.