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Although Osborne’s football program has had its share of struggles over the past decade, the Cardinals were in playoff contention and their coach Xarvia Smith, right, are looking for more this year.

Osborne sets its sights higher after encouraging season

by Carlton D. White
cwhite@mdjonline.com

May 21, 2012 12:28 AM | 0

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As incredulous as it may seem, Osborne was in playoff contention with two weeks left in the regular season. The same Cardinals team that went 1-9 in 2010, nearly made the playoffs in its first sea...

Although North Cobb Christian lost several key seniors, quarterback Alex Ho-on returns.

N. Cobb Christian chooses to wait
The 2012 season was supposed to be North Cobb Christian’s coming out party in region play as the Eagles were set to compete in Region 6A. However, the Eagles elected to wait two more years to make...

May 21, 2012 12:26 AM | 0

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Braves starter Tim Hudson pitched 7 2/3 shutout innings to help Atlanta win 2-0 on Sunday.

Hudson shuts out Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tim Hudson threw another gem against Tampa Bay. Hudson scattered four hits over 7 2/3 innings, David Ross homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Rays 2-0 on Sunday. “My ...

May 21, 2012 12:24 AM | 0

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After losing two straight, LeBron James and the Heat evened their series against the Pacers with Sunday’s 101-93 win.

James’ 40 help Heat even series
INDIANAPOLIS — Miami’s season, the one that’s supposed to end in an NBA championship and vindication, was slipping away. LeBron James brought it back. And this time, Dwyane Wade helped him. Ja...

May 21, 2012 12:23 AM | 0

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After winning the Preakness Saturday, I’ll Have Another is in ‘super shape’ preparing for his Triple Crown attempt in the Belmont Stakes on June 9.

I’ll Have Another in “super shape”
BALTIMORE — I’ll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move. Yes, I’ll Have Another ...

May 21, 2012 12:21 AM | 0

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Pope’s Corbin Jensen fires a shot at the Lambert goal during the Class A-AAAA state championship lacrosse game on
Saturday in Suwanee. Lambert won 10-7

Greyhounds lose title game to Lambert again
SUWANEE — Goals can be scored quickly and often in lacrosse. So when Zack Powers netted a score with 51.3 seconds left in regulation to pull Pope to within three goals in its Class A-AAAA state...

May 20, 2012 12:04 AM | 0

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Lassiter players are overcome with emotion after falling in the Class AAAAA lacrosse state championship game to Milton, 10-9 in overtime.

Lassiter falls in OT
MARIETTA — Lassiter rallied from a four-goal deficit against Milton in the Class AAAAA state finals Saturday at Frank Fillmann Stadium to send the game into overtime. But Milton was the stronger ...

May 20, 2012 12:00 AM | 0

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Mount Paran Christian quarterback Ian Berryman will be back under center this season and will try to lead the Eagles to the first region championship in program history.

Eagles ready for region title chase
Mount Paran Christian took another big step in the development of its football program last year as it came close to winning its first region championship. The Eagles began to gear up for another ...

May 19, 2012 11:58 PM | 0

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North Cobb quarterback Tyler Queen will be back for his sophomore season and will try to lead the Warriors into the Class AAAAAA playoffs for the first time.

North Cobb getting physical
After letting a couple of games slip last fall, North Cobb’s spring practice was focused more on discipline. The Warriors allowed a two-touchdown lead over Pebblebrook with 5 minutes left to play ...

May 19, 2012 11:54 PM | 0

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Four months after suspending operations, Women’s Professional Soccer — and the Kennesaw-based Atlanta Beat — chose to shut down altogether.
<Br>Staff photo by Todd Hull

WPS shuts down for good
After suspending league operations in January, Women’s Professional Soccer made the decision to fold permanently Friday. When the league suspended operations, five teams remained, including the Ke...

May 19, 2012 12:58 AM | 0

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Allatoona girls play today for state soccer championship

Interleague win not all positive for Braves

Hawks re-sign Drew to one-year pact

Familiar foes in store for lacrosse finalists

Beachy blows his way past Miami

Heat go cold in romp at Indiana’s hot hands

Hillgrove ousted by Parkview in decisive game

‘Best game’ not enough for Lady Hoyas

Lady Bucs get first shot vying for state crown

Troup ends Allatoona's season

The Allatoona girls soccer team celebrates in Buccaneer Stadium on Saturday after the Lady Buccaneers defeated Columbus 2-1 to win the Class AAA state championship. The victory brings Allatoona its first team state championship in school history.

The Lady Bucs leave Class AAA with state soccer championship
ACWORTH — The Allatoona girls soccer team won the program’s first state championship as the Lady Buccaneers defeated Columbus 2-1 in the Class AAA finals Saturday at Buccaneer Stadium. Goals by ...

May 20, 2012 12:06 AM | 3

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A North Cobb player last year, Ty Griffin now finds himself vying to be the new starting quarterback at McEachern.
<Br>Special photo by Anthony Stalcup

McEachern prepares for QB battle
It’s been a while since McEachern’s had to start over at quarterback. In evaluating this year’s spring practice, Indians coach Kyle Hockman will have at least three quality signal-callers to choos...

May 19, 2012 12:49 AM | 0

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The more attention Anthony Jennings has gained, the more it s affected his teammates in an equally positive way.
<Br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan

Jennings’ rise has trickle-down effect for Devils
Marietta quarterback Anthony Jennings often credits his teammates, his coaching staff and the people involved with his development whenever he is honored or asked about his success. Soon, his team...

May 19, 2012 12:48 AM | 0

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After coming so close to the state finals, Lassiter will return with a lot of its big weapons, including Eddie Printz (7) and Willie Police.
<Br>Staff photo by Laura Moon

Lassiter builds off 2011 success
Lassiter has been building off last year’s run to the Class AAAAA state semifinals as it wraps up spring practice. Coach Jep Irwin was encouraged by the progress his team made during the spring, w...

May 18, 2012 12:46 AM | 0

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Scott looking to breathe new life into Mustangs
KENNESAW — New Kennesaw Mountain football coach Andy Scott has only been on the school’s campus full-time for just over a month. In that time, he’s had to be more of a master motivator than a foot...

May 18, 2012 12:45 AM | 3

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As Kenyan Drake takes his talents to Tuscaloosa, rising junior Richardre Bagley, left, has emerged as a new team leader for Hillgrove this spring. Bagley will be a third-year varsity player.
<BR>Special photo by Ted Mayer

Hillgrove reloads again in backfield
Successful teams have successful players, and Hillgrove can attest to that. The Hawks’ dramatic rise in state notoriety, specifically in their last two seasons as a Class AAAAA program, could be a...

May 17, 2012 01:11 AM | 0

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While Kell will have a lot of holes to fill this fall, one holdover the Longhorns shouldn’t have any issue with is highly-recruited defensive back Brandon Langley (21).
<Br>Staff photo by Todd Hull

’Horns look for more versatile standouts
Kell coach Derek Cook prefers to not have his linebackers play on both sides of the ball. But the Longhorns are willing to stick to it, as long as it continues to work in their favor. Linebacke...

May 17, 2012 01:09 AM | 0

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Entering his second year at the helm of Campbell’s program, Harris Rainbow says he is still trying to get the team to fully buy into his way of thinking for the Spartans.

Campbell’s Rainbow still preaching basics
For Harris Rainbow, fundamentals and conditioning are among the basic focal points in his second spring practice session at Campbell’s helm. But building a new team culture is by far the most impo...

May 16, 2012 01:33 AM | 1

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Galbraith getting back in the habit
KENNESAW — New Harrison football coach Marty Galbraith said not much has changed since he was a head coach at Lassiter in the mid-1990s. The kids seem to be the same, and so are the coaching dutie...

May 16, 2012 01:31 AM | 0

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Herron ready to run for Allatoona
The Allatoona backfield now belongs to senior T.J. Herron. Herron’s got a big roll to fill with tailback Miles Jones graduating and moving on to Jacksonville State University after rushing for 2,1...

May 15, 2012 12:46 AM | 14

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Allatoona girls ousted in tennis finals

Whitefield crowns itself Class A state tennis champ

Commentary: Walton’s run was a one-of-a-kind sight

Cobb prospers at track meet, wins seven titles

KMHS freshman wins individual title, Lassiter leads Cobb teams

Walton girls win state by slimmest of margins

Commentary: MPC strikes out looking

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