athletics
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High School Sports
Devon Gales Helps Create ‘Tender Warriors’ at Jefferson High School
Through an unexpected path, Devon Gales has found himself connecting with high school football players at Jefferson High School to help mold them into not only great football players, but also well-rounded men. Gales, a former Southern University football player, was paralyzed in 2015 during a game against the University…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local School Credits Athletics With Lowering Crime Rates
A recent study shows that 68 percent of incarcerated males do not have a high school diploma. The Athens-Clarke County school system is striving to help reduce crime rates by strengthening the school system. “The single best thing we can do as educators to reduce crime is to start in…
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UGA Sports
UPDATE: Richt addresses the media with McGarity
Only a day after Georgia’s 13-7 victory over in-state rival Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia announced that head football coach Mark Richt would be stepping down following the Bulldogs bowl game. On Monday morning, both Richt and J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Greg McGarity took the podium to…
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High Schools Need Physicals to Prevent Tragedies in Athletics
Oconee County High School Athletic Director Luis Varela is taking precaution to prevent tragedies of death during athletic competition. Luis Varela thinks unexpected deaths during sports is hard to control even with current physical exam processes. However, he said that players are not allowed to play or participate in sports…