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Georgia Region 6-AAA title on the line; playoff spots up for grabs elsewhere

LFO hopes for its biggest moment yet in a turnaround season. Calhoun hopes its tradition continues.

By Lindsey Young November 2, 2018

Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe football coach Bo Campbell's team has come a long way this season. A year after finishing 5-5 and missing the state playoffs for the eighth straight season, the Warriors are bound for the postseason and visit Calhoun tonight with the Region 6-AAA title at stake. The Yellow Jackets have a habit of winning region titles, though, having started a streak of consecutive league crowns in 2001.

Rain could once again affect local teams at GHSA softball championships

The ability to adjust on the fly could once again be a key attribute for any team that hopes to win a title at the GHSA softball state championships.

By Lindsey Young October 25, 2018

Gordon Lee's Emma Minghini stretches out to make a catch at first base during a game at Trion on Sept. 6. Gordon Lee is going for its fourth straight GHSA softball state championship, but rival Trion is among the competition in Columbus starting today at the state tournament.

Prep football notebook: Ridgeland visits Pickens with GHSA Region 6-AAAA title on line

Two teams peaking at the right time expect a battle in Jasper.

By Stephen Hargis, Lindsey Young October 19, 2018

The Ridgeland student section cheers for its football team during a home game against Heritage on Sept. 21.

Trion sweeps in Class A softball; Calhoun surprisingly splits in AAA

Northwest Georgia's annual party at the GHSA softball fastpitch championships added another invitee Thursday.

By Lindsey Young October 19, 2018

Staff Photo by Doug Strickland/Chattanooga Times Free Press - Gloves lie in a pile in the Lady Trojan Invitational softball tournament Friday, March 29, 2013, in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.

Heritage softball team earns spot in final eight with sweep

Knowing there are tougher days ahead for his team, Heritage softball coach Tanner Moore saw some very encouraging things Wednesday night.

By Lindsey Young October 18, 2018

From left, Heritage softball teammates Carmen Gayler, Morgan Phillips and Sarah Haynes cheer from the dugout during a state playoff game against Central-Carroll on Wednesday in Ringgold, Ga. The host Lady Generals swept a doubleheader in wildly varying fashion, winning 2-1 and 12-0 to take the best-of-three series.

Surging Dalton among teams moving up softball state playoffs

If momentum means anything in high school softball, then the Dalton Lady Catamounts are one dangerous team as the GHSA state fastpitch playoffs begin.

By Lindsey Young October 9, 2018

Heritage wins 6-AAAA softball title; Calhoun, Dalton in title rounds

Heritage used a pair of big first innings and Rachel Gibson's clutch pitching to sweep LaFayette in the best-of-three series.

By Lindsey Young October 4, 2018

Heritage's Rachel Gibson pitches during a home game against Ridgeland on Aug. 21. Gibson was key to Heritage's sweep of LaFayette in the Region 6-AAAA softball championship series Wednesday night.

Relentless Calhoun crushes Ringgold, 42-7

In a word, this 2018 incarnation of the Calhoun Yellow Jackets is relentless.

By David Jenkins September 22, 2018

Persistent Calhoun rallies past Coahulla Creek for key 6-AAA softball win

Like the trains that repeatedly rattle their way just across the street from where they play, the Calhoun Lady Yellow Jackets are persistent in what they do on the softball field.

By Lindsey Young September 18, 2018

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Big third quarter lifts Calhoun past upset-minded North Murray

Calhoun football coach Hal Lamb reminded his team after Friday night's 34-10 win at North Murray that it has a long way to go to reach its championship potential.

By Lindsey Young September 15, 2018

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