Key turnovers, tip touchdown help East Laurens end ACE’s unbeaten run
The Falcons forced multiple turnovers, and had what might've been a critical Gryphon interception turn into their game-winning touchdown in Friday's upset at Perkins Field.
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Twiggs County turns to former head coach Harden in hopes of turnaround
The Cobras' quest to quench a 6-73 drought over nine seasons has led them back to their last coach to post a winning record, whose history and successful track record at Twiggs, and other small schools, has the program's prospects looking up.
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The Warriors are working on improving their work ethic, but have the offensive and defensive weapons to be a winner in year 1 under a new boss who's committed to helping them take the next step soon.
BASKETBALL: East Laurens girls endure Elbert County upset bid to bring home first-ever state crown
The Lady Falcons got a serious late challenge leading by 14 in the first half, but got just enough key plays down the stretch to come away with a 63-55 win Friday at the Coliseum.
BASKETBALL: East Laurens boys fall to Southwest in second round
The defending state runners-up, fueled by solid performances from Chase Dupree and C.J. Howard, held off a challenge from the Falcons to advance to their second-straight quarterfinal.
FOOTBALL: East Laurens puts up fight, but falls in finale as Northeast finalizes first-place finish
The Raiders emerged from Friday's physical finale with the win to lock up the region title. The Falcons, despite the loss, are also playoff-bound.
FOOTBALL: Dublin can’t break through Northeast’s dominant defense in first region loss
The Raiders turned in a dominant performance from beginning to end, as the Irish suffered a rare shutout at the hands of their loaded defense Thursday in Macon.
FOOTBALL: Bleckley wins big, makes it a long Thursday night for Southwest
The Royals "dominated the game in all aspects" as they thumped Southwest 52-16 Thursday at Thompson Stadium.
FOOTBALL: West Laurens opens region play with explosive, physical statement at Howard
The Raiders "played with a little bit of a chip on their shoulder" as they rolled to a huge win in their first region 4-AAA game of the season.
SOCCER: East Laurens girls come up short in quarterfinal rematch with ACE
The Lady Falcons couldn't muster enough of an offensive threat to challenge the Gryphons, whose four goals had them slightly overpowered in Monday's quarterfinal match.