high school football
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High School Sports
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COVID-19 Coverage
Football Coaches in Athens Area Manage Much More Than Playoff Aspirations Amid Pandemic
Football coaches at Oconee County High School, Athens Academy and Clarke County High School had to find a balance between keeping their teams competitive and keeping their teams healthy this season. Amelia Green and Josh Talevski are reporters for Grady Sports Bureau.
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High School Sports
Georgia High School Football Continues: Tonight’s Northeast Georgia Matchups
Even with coronavirus, game cancelations and strict safety protocols, high school football is still being played in Georgia this season. Here’s a look at tonight’s matchups for some Northeast Georgia teams. Clarke Central (3-2) vs. Eastside (4-1) The Gladiators play in their new stadium for the second straight week against…
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Food
Concussions Lead to A National Decline in High School Football, But Not in Georgia
Whistle. Break. Whistle. Break. The sound of helmets clashing against full pads fills the air until the whistle is blown and it’s time for the next two players’ strength and game-like skills to be put to the test. This is the sound of the Oklahoma drill in football practice. As…
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Doing Journalism
ANNOTATED: Q&A with Nicole Shearin on Sideline Reporting
In this annotation, Jonathan Crandall interviews Nicole Shearin to discuss the process of sideline reporting during high school football games. Shearin describes her perspective on what to do on the field and how the Sports Media classes at Grady have made her a better journalist. What is your overall objective…
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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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High School Sports
Playing Both Ways: The Increased Risk of Injury for High School Football Players
A local high school football player missed a second straight season due to injury. Ben Noland, a safety and wide receiver for Oconee County High School, tore his ACL for the second time in two consecutive seasons this year. They’re called “two-way” players, and as Tyler Donaldson explains, coaches…
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Athens-Clarke County
Fields of Technology: Some Local High Schools Augment Coaching, Playing with Technology
Advancements in technology have reached the football fields in Athens-Clarke County. Drones, ipads and other technology are now part of the football programs at North Oconee High School and Athens Academy. Tyler Donaldson shows you how the new technology is taking coaching, and winning, to a whole new level. Tyler…
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High School Sports
WATCH: High School Football Games for Aug. 24
Reporter Jake Stevens talks about what games to look out for tomorrow night.
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High School Sports
Prince Avenue Football to Play in Second Round
Prince Avenue Christian School plays Friday night at home in the second round of the Georgia High School Football State Playoffs. The Wolverines host Mt. Pisgah. Coach Greg Vandagriff and a few players share their thoughts on Friday’s game.