Smith is ELCA baseball's comeback kid
Senior pitcher has returned from Tommy John surgery to help Chargers reach state finals
Lovejoy's Gates makes U.S. Army list
The new football season is still three months away, but three players from the Southern Crescent are already on the radar for postseason recognition.
New era begins at Riverdale
Herrod takes over Raiders coming off playoff run
One of the first things that new Riverdale coach Terry Herrod did when he accepted the job was tell his team that the offense would not change.
Holston, Hampton to battle in 100 event
After two days of running prelims and field event finals, only two sprinters and a relay team are left in the county.
Jonesboro takes on top-ranked Dalton
During the first two rounds of the Class AAAA boy’s soccer playoffs, Jonesboro has had to make trips to South and Middle Georgia.
Stackhouse makes easy college adjustment
Ever since Mariah Stackhouse has picked up a set of golf clubs, she has played at a high level.
Matthews aiming for higher marks
Jessica Matthews had the ambition of being a college track and field athlete.
MAHONE: Lovejoy legacy will continue
The names are a little different, but it was evident that there was some talent on the Lovejoy practice field.
Lovejoy football has tools to contend again
Many things have changed at Lovejoy in the 140 days since it played for the Class AAAAAA title.
Locals qualify for state meet finals
The Georgia High School Association’s track champion finals field is set.
New Forest Park coach wants to restore pride
When Forest Park opened its spring drills on Monday, it was apparent what coach John Diehl was trying to get accomplished.
Who to watch
Clayton County should have several athletes in the hunt for state titles
There are several track participants that could do well this weekend in Jefferson.
Forest Park’s Williams keeps busy to stay ready
Three-sport standout juggling spring football and state track meet
Call it mother’s intuition, but Brenda Williams had a sense that her son, Brandon, was going to be an athlete.
NO INTRODUCTION NEEDED
After year in his system, Greg Manior says the team is moving forward in spring drills
This year, there was no need for player or coaches introductions.
Jonesboro makes long trek for postseason
Cardinals play at No. 1 seed Cairo
efore Jonesboro boy’s soccer team meet Cairo this evening in the first round of the Class AAAA tournament, the Cardinals will have make a long trip.
MAHONE: Herrod ready to continue Riverdale’s success
Only recently did Terry Herrod interview for the head football coaching job at Riverdale High.
Clayton State women’s tennis gets NCAA bid
Clayton State women’s tennis coach Le’Trone Mason had to constantly juggle his lineup after a rash of injuries.
Rauhof named Peach Belt’s top field athlete
Clayton State track and field coach Mike Mead invited Bryce Rauhof to be a part of the team as a strength coach this fall.
Mitchell making name on track
Jonesboro sophomore has had a surprise season in the sprints
Jonesboro football coach Tim Floyd saw something special in sophomore Artmus Mitchell during the last two games of the 2012 football season.
Jonesboro baseball clings to playoff hopes
Cardinals need Spalding to lose to Stockbridge
It is the situation most baseball purest would love, but not quite the scenario that Jonesboro wants to be in.
Jonesboro boys soccer extends its coach’s career
Cardinals’ overtime victory secures playoff berth
Hollywood probably couldn’t have scripted the finish to the Jonesboro boy’s soccer match any better than the way it ended on Monday evening.
QUEENS OF THE TRACK
North Clayton’s Lorenda Holston and Jonesboro’s S’Kayia Hampton meet again at the Region 4-AAAA track meet today. Here’s a look at two of the Southern Crescent’s queens of the track.
Mundy’s Mill baseball rebuilding for the future
Mundy’s Mill coach Patrick Smith has been in this position before, so he knows that good things are in store for his team down the road.
BASEBALL SMARTS
Jonesboro coach Dan Maehlman figured he had his starting pitching rotation in tact at the beginning of the season.
MAHONE: Harrison “a home run” for Clayton State
When it comes to describing their thoughts on new Clayton State men’s basketball coach Paul Harrison, his two former employers use the baseball term home run.
Clayton State names Harrison its coach
One of the first calls Clayton State athletic director Carl McAloose made when he found out he would be in the market for a men’s basketball coach went to former College of Charleston coach John Kresse.
Harrison named new Clayton State coach
Clayton State named former Wofford associate head coach Paul Harrison as its new men's basketball coach on Monday.
Lovejoy, Luella to battle for region supremacy
Two favored in Region 2-AAAAAA meet that starts Monday
MAHONE: Douglas trying to make a difference
There could be other projects that Harry Douglas could be doing.
Azcue looking to finish on top
Ayrton Azcue never offered any excuses, and quitting was never an option.
Georges-Hunt to tryout for World Team
Apparently Georgia Tech’s Marcus Georges-Hunt freshman season didn’t go unnoticed.
Eagle’s Landing’s Lawrence wins throw events
Once relaxed, Golden Eagles football standout outduels Rochell
In between his throws, Shawanye Lawrence would laugh.
ELCA gets surprises in rise to No. 1
Chargers get answer in pitching question from shortstop Etheridge
If there was one area that had Eagle’s Landing Christian coach Doug Campbell concerned entering the season, it would have been its pitcher.
Teams looking to make second-half turnarounds
With a veteran team returning this season, Riverdale coach William Silveri had some high expectations for his team.
MAHONE: Recent events have been good and bad for sports
The NCAA Final Four has arrived in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves are back playing games that count.
Mount Zion's Simmons enjoying breakthrough season
Mount Zion's Marquett Simmons is poised for emergence.
Lovejoy, Mount Zion should decide county championship
The race for the County's top track squad could come down to two schools.
Local players named to all-state team
The Southern Crescent is well represented in the Georgia Sportswriters Association all-state team.
MAHONE: CSU seniors leave championship legacy
Late Friday, a new champion will be crowned in NCAA Div. II.
Clayton State looks for even brighter future
Clayton State ended its season on Tuesday with an 81-68 loss to Augustana College of North Dakota.
Clayton State falls in Elite Eight
Lakers’ run ends with 81-68 loss to Augustana
While one historic run through the NCAA Div. II tournament continues, another one comes to an end.
Clayton State falls 81-68 in Elite Eight
Despite a 20-point effort from All-American guard Drameka Griggs, the top-ranked Clayton State Lakers fell 81-68 to Augustana (S.D.) on Tuesday afternoon in the NCAA Div. II quarterfinals in San Antonio, Texas.
MAHONE: Clayton State’s ‘grit’ is defining characteristic
On Sunday morning, the Clayton State women’s basketball team will board a plane heading to San Antonio, Texas.
Clayton State's Mobley: ‘I’m on a mission’
Is Clayton State senior Kayla Mobley playing her best basketball during the championship tournament?
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