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Marietta's Andrew Kivette earns internship at National Baseball Hall of Fame
Andrew Kivette wasn’t one of Mount Paran Christian’s well-known athletes during his high school career, but now he is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
June 18, 2013 12:33 AM | 0 0 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
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East Paulding’s Zack Wheeler set to debut for Mets
ATLANTA — Now that he’s about to make his highly anticipated debut with the New York Mets, Zack Wheeler will rely on some advice he got from a minor league coach. Don’t look up.
June 18, 2013 12:31 AM | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Solon Page set for Team USA U15 camp
Solon Page III just finished his eighth grade year and he already stands at 6-feet-2 and 175-pounds. He bench presses is 210 pounds and runs 4.7 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
June 17, 2013 12:49 AM | 2 2 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jake Stephens earns two All-America honors
It’s amazing what a little surgery can do.
June 17, 2013 12:46 AM | 0 0 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
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Braves claim series behind Teheran
ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman singled three times and drove in one run, Julio Teheran pitched six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday night.
June 17, 2013 12:43 AM | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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Justin Rose wins U.S. Open, elusive first major title
ARDMORE, Pa. — A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal.
June 17, 2013 12:39 AM | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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Merrigan on exclusive lists
Walton product named Freshman All-American at Georgia State
June 16, 2013 12:29 AM | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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Freeman caps rally with hit off closer
Giants’ Romo gives up two runs in ninth, Braves snap slump
June 16, 2013 12:26 AM | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mickelson in position for first Open title
For all those runner-up finishes, with so much heartache chasing the major he covets, Phil Mickelson has never had a better chance to win the U.S. Open.
June 16, 2013 12:15 AM | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Staley commits for two sports
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    06.15.13 - 04:25 pm
  • Woodstock dirt track avoids tornadoes
    by Emily Horos
    ehoros@mdjonline.com
    06.15.13 - 04:22 pm
  • Coach of the Year: Gross makes up for Harrison's shortcomings
    Making the state tournament every year, only to go no further than the second round, was getting stale for coach Jonathan Gross and Harrison’s boys soccer team.
    June 16, 2013 12:33 AM | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Player of the Year: Herrera drives Harrison’s ‘bus’ to runner-up finish
    Harrison trailed by a goal in the first half of its state championship game against Parkview, and midfielder Monica Herrera sensed that the team had lost some confidence.
    June 15, 2013 04:28 PM | 0 0 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Coach of the Year: Riccard defensive in his approach
    Harrison’s girls soccer team has a unique way of defending. Though coach Steve Riccard preferred not to go into the specific details, he did reveal that it’s a system where all 11 players — includi...
    June 15, 2013 04:23 PM | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Golfer of the Year: Mount Paran standout Young only by name
    It’s no wonder the Mount Paran Christian junior has been so successful. His attitude, demeanor and skill on the golf course has proven to be an asset for the Eagles over the past three seasons.
    June 14, 2013 12:29 AM | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Coach of the Year: Varner’s team beats inexperience
    High school golf is as much a team sport as it is an individual one, and the Mount Paran Christian boys needed to be reminded of that sometimes.
    June 14, 2013 12:27 AM | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Golfer of the Year: Williams’ will to succeed guides Walton’s season
    The junior averaged 38.75 strokes over nine holes and shot a county-low 78.7-stroke average over seven 18-hole tournaments.
    June 13, 2013 12:28 AM | 0 0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Coach of the Year: Griffin effective as ‘psychologist’
    Mount Paran Christian’s girls golf team did a lot with a little.
    June 13, 2013 12:25 AM | 0 0 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
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    After four-year gap, Walton regains Directors Cup
    Brookwood finished a slim 1.5 points behind Walton, which won the Directors Cup for the fifth time since 2001-02.
    June 12, 2013 12:15 AM | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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    KSU finds top defensive assistant
    Common friend links Bohannon with new coordinator Newberry
    June 12, 2013 12:14 AM | 0 0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Pinetree ready to host best players in the state
    KENNESAW — Pinetree Country Club will host the 92nd annual Georgia Amateur Championship next month, but according to head professional Rob Williams, the course could be tournament ready at any time.
    June 11, 2013 01:03 AM | 1 1 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Player of the Year: Lowe reaches great highs as spark of title-clinching team
    by Adam Carrington
    acarrington@mdjonline.com
    06.09.13 - 12:16 am
  • Pitcher of the Year: Bats chilled against Blue Devils’ Friese
    by John Bednarowski
    sportseditor@mdjonline.com
    06.09.13 - 12:14 am
  • Coach of the Year: Rowland prides on resiliency
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    06.09.13 - 12:13 am
  • Athletes of the Year: Frye’s leap to success leads him to title sweep
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    06.08.13 - 12:36 am
  • Coach of the Year: Prince sees peak of Hillgrove’s growth
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    06.08.13 - 12:34 am
  • Athlete of the Year: Williams adds titles to cap ‘OK’ senior season
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    06.07.13 - 12:44 am
  • Coach of the Year: Talent jells for Jenkins’ Kell roster
    by Carlton D. White
    cwhite@mdjonline.com
    06.07.13 - 12:40 am
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