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Hiwassee Dam basketball stand-out Katie Gibson rises up for a kill in the third set of the Lady Eagles’ season opener against Blue Ridge on Monday.

Hiwassee Dam basketball stand-out Katie Gibson rises up for a kill in the third set of the Lady Eagles’ season opener against Blue Ridge on Monday.

Lady Eagles fall to Blue Ridge in season opener

Noah Shatzer
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Body Hiwassee Dam – With masks adorned over smiles and a small number of fans in the stands due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles took the floor on Monday for the f
University of North Georgia freshman Sydney Bolyard, alumna of Tri-County Early College, finished in seventh place at the Peace Belt XC Championships in Gainesville, Ga. on Saturday.

University of North Georgia freshman Sydney Bolyard, alumna of Tri-County Early College, finished in seventh place at the Peace Belt XC Championships in Gainesville, Ga. on Saturday.

Just Peachy

Noah Shatzer
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Body Gainesville, Ga. – The moment Sydney Bolyard crossed the finish line at the Peach Belt XC Championships in seventh place, she didn’t take a second to catch her breathe or cele

Bulldog going to Power 5 college

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Body Murphy – Much like the snowbirds who retreat down south in the fall months to escape the colder winter weather, Murphy High School senior football player Yousef Mugharbil will be h
Murphy High School seniors Sarah Pullium (back) and Grace Nelson (front) participate in returning drills during the Lady Bulldogs’ second practice of the season Friday.

Murphy High School seniors Sarah Pullium (back) and Grace Nelson (front) participate in returning drills during the Lady Bulldogs’ second practice of the season Friday.

Good to be Back

Noah Shatzer
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Body Temperature checks, symptom sheets, masked coaches.
Tri-County Early College standout Sydney Bolyard finished in fourth place and was the top finisher for the UNG Nighthawks at the Peach Belt XC Preview.

Tri-County Early College standout Sydney Bolyard finished in fourth place and was the top finisher for the UNG Nighthawks at the Peach Belt XC Preview.

Front of the Flock

Noah Shatzer
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Body Oakwood, Ga. – Just a few weeks ago, after finishing in eighth place at the UNG XC Invitational, former Tri-County Early College High School standout Sydney Bolyard was aiming
Former Tri-County Early College standout Sydney Bolyard has finished top 10 in both of the University of North Georgia’s cross country team’s invitationals this season as a freshman.

Former Tri-County Early College standout Sydney Bolyard has finished top 10 in both of the University of North Georgia’s cross country team’s invitationals this season as a freshman.

Radiant Rookie

Noah Shatzer
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Body After losing the majority of her senior track and field season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney Bolyard had a extra bit of fire burning inside heading into her freshman cross country season wit

Murphy XC prepared for wintery season

Noah Shatzer
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Body Murphy – While the high school cross-country season in North Carolina might be a little bit chillier than usual this year thanks to its delayed November starting time, the Murphy B
Lady Bulldogs outside hitter Grace Nelson lines up a serve in front of Murphy’s student section. Limits on attendance for this year’s volleyball season are expected, but guidelines for spectators have yet to be announced by the state.

Lady Bulldogs outside hitter Grace Nelson lines up a serve in front of Murphy’s student section. Limits on attendance for this year’s volleyball season are expected, but guidelines for spectators have yet to be announced by the state.

Slow Approach

Noah Shatzer
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Body With a little over a month left until the delayed high school volleyball tips off in North Carolina, anticipation for the season is high as ever among Cherokee County’s volleyball programs.
Former Andrews quarterback Tucker Holloway came away with two crucial catches on Rabun Gap’s game-winning drive against Christ School and snagged the game-clinching interception on the next defensive possession.

Former Andrews quarterback Tucker Holloway came away with two crucial catches on Rabun Gap’s game-winning drive against Christ School and snagged the game-clinching interception on the next defensive possession.

Across the Line

Noah Shatzer
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Body When Tucker Holloway stepped onto the football field in Rabun Gap’s opener against Christ School, all the stress and anxiety of the past few months washed away onto the field.