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Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; The GHSA Girl’s State track meet hit the field events Friday and Tift County’s Katelyn Utley took center stage.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; Hosting the first round match up against Dominion Christian, Deerfield handled their business, sweeping Dominion 4-0 and 14-4 in five innings.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; They think about him often. Most of the time on the baseball diamond where he spent countless hours with his Crisp Academy teammates.

Monday, April 29, 2013  What it’s like to have it all and lose it in a matter of moments? Albany boxer Yathomas Riley knows.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A senior pitcher from Colquitt County has a remarkable talent and a split persona. Aubrey McCarty holds the gift of switch pitching.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  For three years, Tift County High School has been the best in gymnastics. Through perfected flips and pinpointed landings, the Lady Blue Devils are going for a third straight state title.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  While a 12th trip with the trophy seems likely this weekend, all of Darton State’s championship momentum hinges on the Cavaliers short game.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  Updated with video; It was a bit of a strange setting at Albany’s Sherwood Christian Church Sunday morning. Coach Freeze spoke to a congregation in the heart of Bulldog country, and he was excited about the opportunity.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Updated with video; Championship chances, more like championship expectations for Darton State basketball. On Friday, the Lady Cavaliers needed one win for a landmark national title trip to the Kansas flatlands.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; Monroe football player Jawaski Randle signed with Miles College Thursday putting the student part way ahead of the athlete.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; Tift County soccer player Carlie Couch holds the virtue of patience. Committed for two years to Furman University, the forward finally got to honor her agreement.