MAHONE: Coaches getting jump start on 2014 class
The ink is not dry yet on the recruiting class for 2013. In fact, no high school seniors have yet to sign their scholarships yet, but college coaches are already combing the landscape looking for that next big recruit.
North Clayton prevails with strong defense
After giving up the most points in almost three years — an 81-game stretch — North Clayton looked to redeem itself on Friday against visiting Griffin in a Region 4-AAAA, Div. B contest.
Potts’ long wait over after injury
On Tuesday, Kayla Potts name was finally penciled in as a starter.
Sweeting gets prestigious all-star invite
With his business management degree already secured, Rod Sweeting is hoping to advance his athletic career a little farther before entering the job market.
Luella, Jonesboro play in top-flight tourney
Luella and Jonesboro will test themselves against some of the top competition in the nation as they participate in the annual Hoops In Overdrive Shootout over the next few days.
Clayton State captures Peach Belt tourney title
For the first time in three seasons, Clayton State women’s basketball team captured the Peach Belt Conference tournament championship to remain undefeated on the season.
15 local players make GSWA All-State football
For the second straight year, Lovejoy produced the top defense in its classification.
COACH OF THE YEAR: Al Hughes
Hughes leads Lovejoy back to finals
With the return of 16 starters from a team that reached the Class AAAA title game, Lovejoy entered the season with some high expectations.
MAHONE: All-star games meant to showcase talent
There was a time when the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star game was the premier postseason game in the state.
Southern Crescent produces top players in Region 4-AAAA
Teams from the Southern Crescent were well represented on the annual Region 4-AAAA team that was released this week.
Three local teams finish season ranked
The history-making season of the Stockbridge football team continues, although the season is over.
Lovejoy dominates region postseason awards
Much like it dominated Region 2-AAAAAA during the season, Lovejoy swept the superlative awards for the postseason from the region.
ELCA’s Heyward signs with Miami
Jacob Heyward had an opportunity to play his college baseball locally with offers from both Georgia and Georgia Tech, but the Eagle’s Landing Christian standout chose another route.
Lovejoy unable to make big plays in title loss
It wasn't the way Lovejoy had envisioned it to happen. The Wildcats were supposed to be the ones that didn't buckle under pressure. Afterall, they had played on the big stage bef
ELCA cruises to Class A private school title with 33-0 win
With 5:47 remaining in the Class A private school title game, Eagle’s Landing Christian defensive coordinator Derek Chastain hugged his starters as they walked around the sideline.
Columnist make predictions on Lovejoy, Norcross
Clayton News Daily sports editor Derrick Mahone and Gwinnett Daily Post sports edit Will Hammock share their thoughts on the Class AAAAAA title game.
MAHONE: Impressive fourth quarter sends ELCA to Dome
During the past 11 games, when the fourth quarter came, Eagle’s Landing Christian pretty much had the game secured.
MAHONE: ELCA, Lovejoy ready to punch Dome ticket
It’s time to come clean. It’s time to admit that I was wrong about last season’s semifinal finals involving Southern Crescent teams Lovejoy and Eagle’s Landing Christian.
ELCA’s Rochell having standout year for Chargers
When Isaac Rochell committed to play for Notre Dame back in June, he didn’t blast it over any of the social media networks.
Etheridge powering ELCA's offense in playoffs
Junior quarterback Dalton Etheridge is pushing ELCA closer to a title.
Lovejoy boasts state's top defensive unit
Lovejoy's defense: There may not be one better in Georgia.
MAHONE: Lovejoy, Stockbridge, ELCA staying alive in postseason
Now it gets a little tougher to pick these games.
N. Clayton, Eagle’s Landing clash in AAAA showdown
On the first day of preseason practice, North Clayton coach Martise Troup reminded his team of one thing.
ELCA takes on returning state champs
Savannah Christian has been where the top-ranked Chargers are trying to go.
MAHONE: Southern Crescent developing playoff swagger
As we enter the second round of the state playoffs, we still have four teams alive.
ELCA’s Holley makes sacrifice for teammates
In any other football program, Andreus Holley is probably the team’s starting running back and/or linebacker.
ELCA's Green, Griffin ready to step into QB role
After quarterback Dalton Etheridge went down with a first-quarter ankle sprain, coach Jonathan Gess inserted backup Jordan Long into the lineup as the Chargers cruised to a 55-0 win over Pace.
Clayton playoff defenses are built tough
Jonesboro, Lovejoy, Riverdale stake their playoff fortunes on D
CLAYTON COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW
With the upcoming basketball season scheduled to start this weekend, the Clayton News Daily takes a look at the area boys basketball teams.
CLAYTON COUNTY GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW
With basketball season slated to start this coming weekend, the Clayton News Daily takes a look at the upcoming season.
County AD: Basketball still strong
Just before the start of Wednesday’s Clayton County basketball media day, county athletic director Kevin May gave a brief state of the basketball address on the county.
TIME TO SHINE
If Mundy’s Mill is to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2007 season, the Tigers will have to do so without their top offensive threat.
MAHONE: Could be a historic night in the Southern Crescent
For 10 teams in the Southern Crescent, their playoff fate will be decided tonight.
FRIDAY NIGHT STARS WEEK 11
Here are some of the best high school football performances from this past Friday.
Playoff spots make interesting final week
For several teams in the Southern Crescent, the season comes down to one final game.
MAHONE: Top seeds, playoff positioning on the line
The next to last week of the regular season will see some interesting match-ups that will have playoff implications.
SEASON REWIND
There have been close wins and near-misses this season. Some players that were virtually unknown coming into the 2012 season are now the headliner for their respective teams. Some teams have surprised while others haven’t quite performed up to expectations.
Riverdale-Jonesboro contest has big playoff possibilities
When his team takes on seventh-ranked Jonesboro tonight at Tara Stadium, Riverdale coach Olten Downs is looking for some growth and maturity in his players.
ELCA Chargers cruise to 69-6 homecoming win
Eagle’s Landing Christian got the win, but the players will not get a prize on Monday.
Union Grove, Mundy's Mill jockey for first place in Region 4A-AAAAA
What awaits Union Grove and Mundy’s Mill on Friday night is what each team’s coach says is the beauty of high school football.
Drew's Laws faces old team in Mount Zion
Drew coach Jarrett Laws ready face the familiar against Mount Zion.
Riverdale passes, runs over Upson-Lee 36-23
It is rare for a high school football team to sport a dominant running game and then add an equally efficient passing game before the season is out.
Smith, Mundy’s Mill win third straight in 56-8 subregion win
From the moment that Rodney Smith went 55 yards for a touchdown on the second play of the opening drive, Mundy’s Mill seemed as if it would have a lot to celebrate on its homecoming.
Lovejoy D steps up, blanks Morrow 50-0
Brandon Davis made a pretty lofty goal for himself at the beginning of the season.
MAHONE: Locust Grove ready to take next step
It appears that we learned last week that Locust Grove must be taken serious.