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High Schools
Balancing act
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Last Updated: 10:35 PM 11/19/09 - Even as the offers begin to pile up for DWS running back Tony Zenon, his focus remains steadfast on one thing: winning another state championship.

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Eagles’ state title defense continues tonight
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Last Updated: 10:29 PM 11/19/09 - With eight wins in a row coming into tonight’s GISA Class A Final Four game against Briarwood, Terrell Academy just needs No. 9 and No. 10 to repeat as state champs. (Full Story)
Local GHSA football needs an overhaul
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Last Updated: 10:23 PM 11/19/09 - Herald prep football beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. shares his views about why local high school football fans shouldn't hate on GISA schools, but rather question what's wrong with the slump area GHSA programs are mired in. (Full Story)
***LOCAL GHSA, GISA STATE PLAYOFF CAPSULES ***
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Last Updated: 10:12 PM 11/19/09 - Here's a breakdown of tonight's remaining four GHSA and GISA state playoff games featuring local Southwest Georgia teams. (Full Story)
Angering the enemy
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Last Updated: 1:16 AM 11/19/09 - Miller County eliminated Savannah Christian in the second round last season and now is faced with the same task Friday on the road. (Full Story)
Bainbridge native Sheppard overcomes odds at Arkansas
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Last Updated: 1:07 AM 11/19/09 - Former Bearcats star Malcolm Sheppard continues to count his blessings after nearly losing his eye while rough-housing as a kid. (Full Story)
Lee County softball star Knight excited about future with GSW
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Last Updated: 12:46 AM 11/19/09 - Lee County's Ms. Clutch, Hayley Knight, is taking her softball talents up the road to play for Georgia Southwestern next season. (Full Story)
Ochie on signing with SE Louisiana: ‘I felt like family’
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Last Updated: 1:15 AM 11/19/09 - Westover basketball player Onochie Ochie signs to play at Division I Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday at the school.

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Brian Bryant signs with Mississippi State
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Last Updated: 12:40 AM 11/18/09 - Two-time Herald Player of the Year Brian Bryant, a Dougherty graduate, signs with Mississippi State for basketball. (Full Story)
Sharing the wealth
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Last Updated: 10:05 PM 11/17/09 - Warriors RB Nile Knapp has been the center of attention much of the year at SGA, but the emergence of other skill players have the Warriors two wins away from a state title (Full Story)
PREP HOOPS ROUNDUP: Calhoun boys, Americus girls win
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Last Updated: 9:37 PM 11/17/09 - Americus-Sumter and Calhoun County open their seasons against one another Tuesday as the Lady Panthers roll, while the Cougars survive OT (Full Story)
Lee County swimmers shine in opener
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Last Updated: 9:14 PM 11/17/09 - With a new coach and a crop of fresh talent, the Lee County swim teams start the 2009 season off with a sweep of Americus-Sumter. (Full Story)
Trojans baseball star signs with Kennesaw State
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Last Updated: 9:12 PM 11/17/09 - Lee County pitcher Justin McCalvin makes his decision on where he intends to play college baseball, signing with Kennesaw State on Tuesday.
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Knights back in Final 4
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Last Updated: 12:31 AM 11/14/09 - Four first-half touchdowns and a second-half shutout secure a victory for the Deerfield-Windsor Knights and a berth in the GISA Class AAA state semifinals. (Full Story)
Eagles upended
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Last Updated: 11:56 PM 11/13/09 - Edmund Burke holds the ball the entire third quarter, scoring a TD and then recovering an onside kick to set up another score, setting the stage for a 21-12 victory against Sherwood Christian in the GISA playoffs. (Full Story)
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