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Jay Moxey is one of the players set to return in a secondary that will be one of Kell’s strong suits, even with graduated stars Quincy Mauger and Brendan Langley now at Georgia. <Br>Special photo by Cecil Copeland
Defense remains the key for Kell
Despite losses of Mauger, Langley, talent does remain
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Andy Scott
Mustangs move beyond growing pains
Second-year coach has seen ‘night and day’ changes
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In its infancy in the 1970s, Dixie Speeway was like an island among a sea of undeveloped land — a far cry from the burgeoning suburb Woodstock is now. <Br>Special photo by Dixie Speedway
Woodstock dirt track still going strong at 44
A celebration will take place tonight at Dixie Speedway as the Woodstock dirt track has its 44th anniversary.
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The Citi Field grounds crew was called to roll the tarp onto the field after the umpires called the teams off the field before the ninth inning. <BR>Associated Press photo
Braves-Mets game suspended in ninth
Evan Gattis had a two-run, pinch-hit single in the top of the eighth, then the Mets rallied to tie it in a downpour in the bottom half.
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Quarterback Elijah Ironside, above, and running back Richardre Bagley are returning for a Hillgrove team looking for more consistency in 2013. <BR>Special photo by Anthony Stalcup
Attitude seen as Hillgrove strength
Hawks’ players ‘want to succeed’ following unsteady ’12 season
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With his grand slam Wednesday — punctuated by the playing of the theme from ‘The Natural’ over the Turner Field speakers — Evan Gattis, center, has 10 homers. <BR>Associated Press photo
Gattis adding chapters to storybook year
As Evan Gattis was rounding the bases, soaking up the cheers from his first grand slam, he noticed the song blaring triumphantly from the speakers at Turner Field.
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From the addition of Missouri and Texas A&M to his conference, to the launching of a TV network, little has gone wrong for the SEC’s Mike Slive. <Br>Associated Press photo
Slive thinking about SEC's ‘long-term horizon’
Mike Slive sprawls in a comfy arm chair, propping his feet on a coffee table between one massive tome on Winston Churchill and an even thicker “Encyclopedia of Southern Culture.”
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As former Kell High School star Jonathan Dwyer (27) waits his turn, rookie running back Le’Veon Bell goes through drills at Steelers’ practice facility. <Br>Associated Press photo
Rookie’s addition creates more crowding in Steelers’ backfield
Le’Veon Bell wants the ball in his hands. Always. First down. Fourth down. First quarter or overtime.
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Gattis, Braves slam Minnesota
ATLANTA — Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered, and the Atlanta Braves finished off a sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins ...
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  • Hoyas speed up learning curve
    by John Bednarowski
    sportseditor@mdjonline.com
    05.23.13 - 12:59 am
  • Campbell setting sights on better things for 2013
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    05.23.13 - 12:46 am
  • Twins' Plouffe has concussion, on 7-day DL
    by Paul Newberry, AP Sports Writer
    05.22.13 - 01:10 pm
  • Lowe leads Greyhounds into Class AAAAA finals
    by Zac Diodati
    MDJ Sports Correspondent
    05.22.13 - 12:42 am
  • Changes abound for Bucs in 2013
    by Adam Carrington
    acarrington@mdjonline.com
    05.22.13 - 12:31 am
  • Gattis sets up Braves' win with another clutch homer
    by Paul Newberry
    Associated Press Sports Writer
    05.22.13 - 12:27 am
  • Cavs sparked again to top pick by owner’s son
    by Brian Mahoney
    Associated Press Sports Writer
    05.22.13 - 12:25 am
  • ACC looks to end 58-year baseball title slump
    by Joedy McCreary
    Associated Press Sports Writer
    05.22.13 - 12:24 am
  • 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area
    by Barry Wilner, Associated Press
    05.21.13 - 04:30 pm
  • UGA baseball coach Perno steps down after 12 years
    by Associated Press Wire
    05.21.13 - 12:00 pm
    • Lassiter running back Lane Jackman, right, takes the ball with protection from lineman Luan Pereira in a game last season at Etowah. Both Jackman and Pereira will be back in the fall, providing invaluable experience for a Trojans team that won’t have its starting quarterback set until the final days of the preseason. <BR>Special photo by Anthony Stalcup
    Lassiter in rare position of needing to find quarterback
    For the first time since 2008, Lassiter has a question mark at its quarterback position.
    May 24, 2013 12:46 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    The mood in Walton’s dugout was evident Tuesday as the opportunities ran out in the Raiders’ loss to Roswell. <BR>Staff photo by Todd Hull
    Raiders’ opportunities run dry
    It wasn’t looking good for Walton when it trailed by five runs in the middle of the fifth inning of Tuesday’s decisive game with Roswell.
    May 22, 2013 12:41 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Coach Kyle Reese (5) and his Mount Paran Christian players look on dismayed Saturday night after the final out of the Class A private school state championship series at Eagle’s Landing Christian. For the second straight season, the Eagles saw their season come to a close with a series sweep at the Chargers’ hands. <Br>Staff photo by Laura Moon
    Mount Paran swept in state championship Eagle battle
    Meaningful at-bats eluded Mount Paran Christian as it lost its bid for its first state championship Saturday at Eagle’s Landing Christian.
    May 19, 2013 12:47 AM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Manning the Lassiter goal, Lauren Wetherhead, right, faced a flurry of shots Saturday, but she was able to hold Milton to well below its season scoring average. <BR>Staff photo by Kelly J. Huff
    Lassiter's efforts of first half run dry in second
    Despite finals defeat, Lady Trojans’ coach proud of performance
    May 19, 2013 12:45 AM | 4 4 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Drained after its loss in penalty kicks, Harrison’s players watch Parkview celebrate its Class AAAAAA title Saturday at Kennesaw State. <BR>Staff photo by Todd Hull
    Lady Hoyas dashed in shootout
    As the parable goes, “those who live by the sword die by the sword.” For the Harrison girls soccer team, the sword is penalty kick shootouts.
    May 19, 2013 12:43 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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    MDJ sports editor John Bednarowski
    Commentary: Koester deserves chance to coach
    Ed Koester wants to coach football. To the people who know him well, this is no shock. It’s something Koester has done in some fashion every day for the last 35-plus years, but that changed earlier...
    May 16, 2013 11:58 PM | 4 4 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Lady Raiders reclaim their top spot
    After one year away, Walton girls claim ninth title in 10 years
    May 12, 2013 12:45 AM | 4 4 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Walker boys coach Barry Foy gives Alan Norsworthy a hug after the senior won the championship-clinching third point in Saturday’s Class A private-school final against First Presbyterian Day. Three years after he led the Wolverines to their last title, Foy and his players are back on top with a virtually new roster. <br>Staff photo by Laura Moon
    Norsworthy steps up to clinch Wolverines’ title
    Walker is probably feeling grateful that high school tennis is a team sport.
    May 12, 2013 12:44 AM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Audrey Cunningham, above, teamed with Leigh Norsworthy to give Walker a pivotal point at No. 1 doubles, boosting the Lady Wolverines on to the Class A private-school state title. <Br>Staff photo by Laura Moon
    Doubles a big boost for Lady Wolverines
    Where singles led Walker to past titles, duos take charge in one-point victory
    May 12, 2013 12:43 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Williams caps career with 100 hurdles title
    Williams’ time of 13.23 seconds broke the previous mark of 13.29 she set in her preliminary run Friday.
    May 12, 2013 12:42 AM | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Outdogged: ’Hounds bounce Bulldoggs with eighth-inning rally
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    05.11.13 - 01:00 am
  • New turf, videoboard ahead for McEachern stadium
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    05.09.13 - 12:34 am
  • Report: Academic issues, ‘repeated plagiarism’ behind Golden leaving Vols
    by MDJ staff and wire reports
    05.08.13 - 12:48 am
  • Weather doesn’t hinder hurdler
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    05.05.13 - 12:20 am
  • 1-2 punch of Friese, Henderson fuel playoff sweep
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    05.04.13 - 12:33 am
  • Prep Roundup: Farmer wins title in 3,200
    by MDJ staff reports
    05.04.13 - 12:28 am
  • Fleming, Oates in two-title fraternity
    by Eli Boorstein
    eboorstein@mdjonline.com
    05.03.13 - 12:38 am
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