The ODYSSEY Media Group hosts its Spring Media Day in the Clarke Central High School Competition Gym on Feb. 21.
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With the CCHS boys varsity soccer team’s 2025-26 season having kicked off on Feb. 10, the team aims to build on its experienced roster.
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Clarke Central High School varsity swim and dive swimmer Patrick Coverdill, a sophomore, discusses the swim and dive team.
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Central Sports Spotlight with Dream Freeman: Dr. Stefan Smith
by Dream Freeman February 1, 2026Host Dream Freeman, an ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Staffer, continues his podcast with CCHS head varsity basketball coach Dr. Stefan Smith.
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Breaking news: New CCHS head varsity volleyball coach announced
by Cooper Jones January 30, 2026Former Alabama State University volleyball player Logan Horne was named the CCHS head varsity volleyball coach for the 2026-27 season on Jan. 29.
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After falling short in the 1984 state championship, the 1985 varsity football Gladiators turned their heartbreak into history, bringing CCHS its third football state title.
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The CCHS boys varsity basketball team will face Oconee County High School for the first time in three years on Nov. 18 at OCHS.
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Meet preview: CCHS varsity swim and dive at Johnson Park
by Kye Streetman November 14, 2025The CCHS varsity swim and dive team is gearing up to compete in their first away meet of the season, starting at 3:40 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Johnson Park Recreation Center.
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By the Numbers: CCHS vs. Effingham County High School varsity football
by Olive Forrester November 13, 2025The CCHS varsity football team will play at and against Effingham County High School on Nov. 14 at 7:30 pm for the first round of the Georgia High School Football playoffs.
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Leaving a legacy: Q&A with CCHS varsity football secondary coach Steve Brooks
by Liya Taylor November 11, 2025CCHS varsity football secondary coach Steve Brooks discusses his legacy with the CCHS football program and his goals for the 2025-26 season, his first season back, since 2001.
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The CCHS varsity football cheerleading team’s season is coming to an end, with one last game at CCHS on Oct. 30.
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By the Numbers: CCHS vs. Winder-Barrow High School varsity football
by Olive Forrester October 29, 2025The CCHS varsity football team will play against Winder-Barrow High School at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 in Billy Henderson Stadium.
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By the Numbers: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. the Twin City Thunderbirds
by Violet Dockery October 25, 2025The Athens Rock Lobsters will play in their season opener against the Winston-Salem Twin City Thunderbirds at the Akins Ford Arena on Oct. 25 at 7:05 p.m..
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Breaking news: CCHS tennis courts being resurfaced
by Liya Taylor October 24, 2025It was announced on Oct. 23 that the CCHS tennis courts are being resurfaced for safety.
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Gallery: CCHS Scholar-Athlete Recognition Ceremony
by Iliana Tejada October 23, 2025Clarke Central High School varsity athletes with a GPA of 3.8 or higher during…
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CCHS’ James Daniel commits to cross country and track and field at UGA
by Isabella Hammock October 23, 2025CCHS varsity cross country and track and field runner James “JD” Daniel announced plans to continue his academic and athletic journey on Oct. 22 by committing to run track and cross country at UGA.
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Varsity cross country coaches at CCHS don’t set explicit junior varsity and varsity rosters so that runners can move between levels as they improve.
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Sports Staffer David Wang explored how CCHS fall sports have fared this far into the season.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity volleyball team has three Region 8-AAAAA games remaining to raise its standing in the region.
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After holding tryouts on Aug. 27, the CCHS varsity esports team aims for a strong season and to extend its reach in the CCHS community.
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Swimming towards success: Q&A with CCHS varsity swim and dive coach Rick Simonds
by Liya Taylor September 10, 2025CCHS head varsity swim and dive coach Rick Simonds discusses his career as a swimmer and expectations for his first year as CCHS’ head coach.
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An infographic shows five things about flag football conditioning as told by Sadie Miller.
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The CCHS varsity flag football team has been preparing for the 2025-26 season to kickoff on Sept. 9.
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The CCHS varsity football team faced Cedar Shoals High School in the 59th Classic City Championship on Aug. 16.
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During his tenure as CCHS boys varsity soccer head coach, Chris Aiken has built a team culture so strong that former players return to join his coaching staff.
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In the age of social media, professional athletes have immense influence on young fans, making it crucial for them to set better examples.
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Digital Editor Lea D’Angelo discusses her experiences in extracurriculars she didn’t enjoy and the lessons she learned from them.
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By the Numbers: CCHS vs. Kennesaw Mountain High School boys varsity soccer
by Kevin Capcha April 30, 2025The CCHS boys varsity soccer team will face off against Kennesaw Mountain High School on April 30 at 7 p.m. at Billy Henderson Stadium.
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Sports Staffer Sam Harwell discusses the increase in usage of sports gambling apps and their negative impact on sports culture and society.
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At the starting line: Q&A with CCHS head track and field coach Alexis Hunter- Lonon
by Angel Tejada April 16, 2025Journalism I Facilitator Angel Tejada speaks with CCHS head track and field coach Alexis Hunter-Lonon about her role.
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By the Numbers: CCHS vs. Jefferson High School boys varsity soccer
by Kevin Capcha April 15, 2025The CCHS boys varsity soccer teams will face off against Jefferson High School on April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Billy Henderson Stadium.
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CCHS boys varsity soccer player Grady Payne has spent his final season at CCHS playing on the same team as his brother Henry.
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Seven CCHS student-athletes from four sports signed National Letters of Intent to play collegiate sports at the Winter Signing Day in the CCHS Billy Henderson Strength and Conditioning Center on Feb. 7.
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Evaluating safety in sports
by Janie Ripps January 16, 2025As popularity and attendance at CCHS football games increase, CCHS and CCSD administrators continue to adapt and evolve measures against possible violence.
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The Athens Rock Lobsters make their home debut
by Wyatt Meyer December 14, 2024The Athens Rock Lobsters, Athens’s new professional hockey team, beat the Mississippi Seawolves 3-2 in their long-awaited home debut at the new Ford Akins Arena on Dec. 13..
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Breaking news: Athens Rock Lobsters home opener postponed
by Wyatt Meyer December 6, 2024In a last-minute reversal, the home opener for professional hockey team the Athens Rock Lobsters’ was cancelled after a Certificate of Occupancy was declined for Akins Ford Arena.
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Meet preview: varsity swim and dive at Morgan County High School
by Cooper Jones December 6, 2024The CCHS varsity swim and dive team will compete at Morgan County High School on Dec. 6.
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Clarke Central High School’s third-annual Billy Wade Classic will take place from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26.
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Game Coverage: CCHS vs. Houston County High School varsity football playoffs
by Sam Harwell November 16, 2024After a hard-fought game, the CCHS varsity football team lost in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAAA State Playoffs to Houston County High School with a score of 69-48.
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Tryouts for the 2024-25 girls varsity basketball season were held on Oct. 21 as the team begins the road to the state playoffs.
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The CCHS Media Center is preparing to host the CCHS community for their very own Glads Run 5K on Saturday, Nov. 9.
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The CCHS boys varsity basketball team is preparing for the 2024-25 season with their first game of the season on Nov. 12.
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Clarke Central High School hosted its Fall Pep Rally in the CCHS Competition Gym on Oct. 23.
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Clarke Central High School varsity football cheerleader Camaya Lyles, a Class of 2024 alumna,…
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The CCHS varsity football team is prepared to play Cedar Shoals High School in the 58th Classic City Championship.
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Game coverage: CCHS vs. Central Gwinnett High School varsity softball
by Liza Larson August 8, 2024The CCHS varsity softball team beat Central Gwinnett High School in a home game on Aug. 7 with a final score of 17-2.
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The Georgia High School Association permitted NIL deals for high school athletes on Oct. 2, 2023, changing the game in high school sports, literally and figuratively.
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In the summer of 2024, Athens FC, a pre-professional soccer club, will hold games and practices at CCHS.
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CCSD elementary school sports leagues were created to develop interest in sports for a new generation of young-student athletes.
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After the varsity baseball team finished their 2023-24 season with a record of 6-18, they are looking to utilize the summer months to improve their record for the 2024-25 season.
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It has been 30 years since CCHS basketball legend Percy Eberhart’s death, yet coaches and community members in Athens are keeping his legacy alive.
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Game coverage: CCHS vs. LSHS in the GHSA AAAAA state playoffs
by Angel Tejada April 19, 2024In the first round of GHSA AAAAA soccer state playoffs, the CCHS boys varsity soccer team dominated Lithia Springs High School 5-0.
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The CCSD was awarded the ASPIRE Grant from the American Association of Adapted Sports Program, jump-starting the establishment of a new adapted sports program.
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Sports Staffer Liya Taylor talked with CCHS head varsity and junior varsity wrestling coach Shane McCord about the 2023 wrestling season, which started in October.
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Sports Editor Cadence Schapker reflects on her time as a volleyball player and her time with the CCHS junior varsity and varsity teams.
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5 Things to know about varsity basketball cheerleading
by Evan Cornish December 28, 2023CCHS varsity basketball cheerleader Demi Thomas, a junior, tells five things to know about varsity basketball cheerleading.
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CCHS’ swimming and diving team will have its first away meet of the season against Morgan County High School on Dec. 1.
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Sports Editor Cadence Schapker recaps the varsity softball, varsity volleyball, varsity girls cross country, varsity boys cross country and One-Act Play after their competition seasons have concluded.
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From the high school level all the way to the pros, every level of sports would benefit from increased coaching diversity.
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By the Numbers: CCHS vs. Loganville High School varsity football
by Isabella Gresham October 5, 2023The CCHS varsity football team will take on Loganville High School this week at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 at LHS.
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The CCHS JROTC male varsity and JV mixed Raiders’ teams are preparing for their competition at Cedar Shoals High School on Sept. 30.
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Game Preview: CCHS vs. Oconee County High School C-team football
by Angel Jara September 21, 2023Going into the fourth game of their season with an 0-3 record , Clarke Central High School’s football C-team looks to clinch their first victory of the season against Oconee County High School.
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Clarke Central High School varsity flag football players train for the upcoming season in…
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Visuals Staffer Temprince Battle talks about their experience being on the inaugural Georgia High School Association flag football team in the CCSD.
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Major League Baseball needs to make drastic changes to its sport if it wishes to re-engage its rapidly aging audience.
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By the Numbers: CCHS v. Oconee County High School varsity soccer
by Maya Shrivastav March 17, 2023The CCHS boys and girls varsity soccer teams will face off against Oconee County High School on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at OCHS.
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After the loss of key senior leaders last season, the CCHS track and field team is coming into the 2023 track season with a new identity.
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By the Numbers: CCHS v. Cedar Shoals boys varsity soccer
by Adah Hamman February 8, 2023The CCHS boys varsity soccer team will play home against Cedar Shoals on Feb. 8th at 7:30 p.m.
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Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps and CCHS varsity swimmer and sophomore Charlotte Foggin discuss their experiences as student athletes and the constant act of balancing their lives in and out of the pool.
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Lead Copy Editor Maya Clement shares her experience with being competitive and how that has affected her life.
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Sports Editor Wyatt Meyer examines every CCHS winter sport’s season outlook.
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While esports don’t provide the same physical challenges as more traditional sports, they still offer benefits that make them worth playing.
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The CCHS varsity football team lost their Region 8-AAAAA opener to Jefferson High School by a final score of 7-17 in Billy Henderson Stadium on Sept. 23.
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Clarke County High School students and staff have brought to light concerns of gender-based equity issues in CCHS athletic facilities, and due to this discussion Clarke County School District and CCHS administration have been working to resolve the disparities.
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Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger, a senior, and CCHS varsity soccer player Hannah Barnett, a senior, discuss Barnett’s time playing soccer and future collegiate athletic career.
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When addressing sexual abuse cases, national sports organizations need to focus on public awareness and transparency in order to make women’s sports safer and allow women to retain power.
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Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger, a senior, and CCHS varsity baseball third baseman AJ Huff, a senior, discuss their time in CCHS athletics over the course of their high school career.
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CCHS Boys Soccer Classic City Championship
by Lucas Donnelly April 12, 2022The Clarke Central High School Boys Soccer Classic City Championship took place on April 9 in the Billy Henderson Stadium and ended with the Gladiators taking the win, with a final score of 2-0.
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From professional to high school athletics, women’s sports teams have been disregarded by fans for decades.
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CCHS athletes from a variety of sports declared the college the committed to continuing their sports careers after high school.
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Gallery: CCHS soccer Senior Night 2022
by Aza Khan February 20, 2022The CCHS varsity soccer teams hosted Senior Night in Death Valley on Feb 18.
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CCHS girls varsity soccer player Hannah Barnett speaks at Board of Education meeting
by Hannah Barnett February 12, 2022Senior Hannah Barnett, a CCHS varsity girls soccer player, spoke at a Board of Education meeting on Feb. 10 to address inequities between the facilities given to male and female athletes.
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55th Classic City Championship: Cedar vs. Central
by Ireland McCage October 28, 2021The 55th Classic City Championship, which is taking place at Clarke Central High School in the Billy Henderson Stadium, will begin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28.
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To combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CCHS varsity cheerleading team has taken initiatives to increase school spirit and team building.
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By the Numbers: Clarke Central High School vs. Eastside High School
by Natasha Williams October 1, 2021After a win over Jackson County High School, the CCHS varsity football team will play at Eastside High School on Friday at 7:30.
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By The Numbers: Clarke Central Gladiators vs. Jackson County Panthers
by Miles Lawrence September 28, 2021The Clarke Central High School varsity volleyball team will play against Jackson County High School on Sept. 28.
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By the numbers: Clarke Central High School vs. Oconee County High School
by Wyatt Meyer September 3, 2021The Clarke Central High School Gladiators look to bounce back from a loss in Friday night’s game against Oconee County High School in Billy Henderson Stadium.
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CCHS track and field team places at the state championship
by Chloe Sears May 15, 2021The Clarke Central High School track and field team competed in the 2021 5A Division state championship track meet from May 12 to May 14.
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CCHS student-athletes were recently awarded scholarships for their performance in the classroom and in their sport.
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CCHS varsity baseball sweeps CSHS in doubleheader
by Gretchen Hinger March 3, 2021The Clarke Central High School varsity baseball team played a doubleheader against Cedar Shoals High School on March 2 winning both games and moving their record to 7-2.
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After their 2020 season was shut down due to COVID-19, the CCHS varsity baseball team is hopeful for the future as they start off the 2021 season with two wins against Oglethorpe County High School.
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CCHS varsity girls basketball point guard Na’kia Rucker, a senior, is known for her work ethic and her willingness to help others.
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The CCHS boys varsity soccer team will face off against East Hall High School on Feb. 2 to kick off their 2021 season.
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Clarke Central High School girls soccer player Hannah Barnett, a junior, talks about her passion for the sport.
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Contact tracing has become a significant method for tracking COVID-19 cases at CCHS.
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Clarke Central High School soccer player Hunter Yelton, a senior, discusses his passion for the game. Video by Krista Shumaker
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Clarke Central High School freshman Michael Campbell isn’t your ordinary freshman. He sees the good in people and wants to help those around him however he can.
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Q&A: New CCHS boys varsity basketball coach Stefan Smith
by Micah Shannon May 26, 2020Former Clarke Central High School assistant varsity girls basketball coach Stefan Smith directs players…
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Clarke Central High School athletics, along with many other high schools in Georgia, will be competing against many new region teams for the 2020-21 school year.
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Clarke Central High School Special Education department teacher and CCHS class of 2010 alumnus William Lance will be the CCHS head softball coach beginning the 2020-21 school year.
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Clarke Central High School senior and tennis player Braden Delamater reflects on his tennis journey and the effects COVID-19 has had on his final season with CCHS.
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Clarke Central High School senior Cameron Stokes is a stand-out basketball and baseball player with a story that is bigger than just athletics.
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Carr on Par Episode 5 – Professional sports update with Andrew Robinson
by AJ Carr April 16, 2020In episode five of Carr on Par, Sports Podcaster AJ Carr talks with Digital Editor Owen Donnelly and Sports Writer Andrew Robinson about developments in the sports world with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sports Editor Alexander Robinson has grown up with a commitment to athleticism.
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The Clarke Central High School golf team will participate in their first competition of the season at the Athens Country Club on March 4.
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CCHS varsity baseball falls to Banks County High School
by Beck Ramsay February 24, 2020On Feb 22, the Clarke Central High School boys varsity baseball team lost to Banks County High School in the first game of Diamond Day with a score of 3-5.
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Carr on Par Episode 2 – A conversation with CCHS Baseball Coach Osborne
by AJ Carr February 3, 2020ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Podcaster AJ Carr sits down for a conversation with Clarke Central High School head baseball coach Adam Osborne.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Wayne County High School on Nov. 22, advancing to the third round of state playoffs.
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The Clarke Central High School boys basketball team has begun practicing for their 2019-20 schedule and hope to take on the season as a unified group.
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Finishing the 2019 season with top ten placements at their region and state meets, the Clarke Central High School cross country team will experience various changes to their team next season.
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Clarke Central High School takes the region championship
by Elena Gilbertson Hall November 9, 2019On Nov. 8, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team pulled off a win against No. 1-ranked team Buford High School in the Region Championship.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team has had 10 different coaches in the past 20 years.
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On Oct. 23, the Clarke Central High School cross country team will participate in their region meet
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The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Winder-Barrow High School 56-3 in the CCHS homecoming game on Oct. 18.
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53rd Classic City Championship package
by Owen Donnelly October 3, 2019The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will compete against town rival, Cedar Shoals High School, on Oct. 4 at Waters-Wilkins Stadium.
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CCHS vs. Johnson High School varsity volleyball preview
by Andrew Robinson September 30, 2019The Clarke Central High School varsity volleyball team will play at Johnson High School against the knights on Oct. 1.
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On Sept. 21, the Clarke Central High School cross country team will participate in the Aubrae Gunderson Invitational in memoriam of late teen cross country runner Aubrae Gunderson.
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The Clarke Central High School Bass Fishing season begins on Sept. 15 with the team going to Lake Lanier for the early bird opening– a tournament hosted by the Georgia High School Fishing association.
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CCHS vs. Lanier High School varsity football preview
by Owen Donnelly September 18, 2019On Sept. 20, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play at Lanier High School.
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The Clarke Central High School cross country team will participate in the North Georgia Championship Meet on Aug. 24.
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CCHS Volleyball vs. Athens Academy
by Elena Webber August 14, 2019The Clarke Central High School varsity and JV volleyball teams lost to Athens Academy on Aug. 13.
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CCHS vs. Cedar Shoals varsity boys soccer video coverage
by Colin Frick April 16, 2019The Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team played Cedar Shoals High School on April 13 in Death Valley.
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There is no benefit to keeping boys and girls on separated teams as young children.
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CCHS vs. Johnson High School varsity soccer preview
by Elena Gilbertson Hall March 27, 2019On March 29, the Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer team will face Johnson High School.
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Sports staffer Zach Donegan reminisces on his football career.
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The Clarke Central High School track and field team will compete in their second meet of the season on Friday March 1 at North Oconee High School at 4:30 pm.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity girls soccer team played against Oconee County High School on Feb. 22.
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CCHS vs. Madison County High School varsity soccer preview
by Elena Gilbertson Hall February 7, 2019The Clarke Central High School varsity soccer teams will face off against the Madison County High School varsity soccer teams on Feb. 8.
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Gallery: CCHS varsity girls soccer vs. Lumpkin
by Luna Reichert February 6, 2019The Clarke Central High School varsity Lady Glads played their first game of the season against Lumpkin County at CCHS on Feb. 2.
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The Clarke Central High School Gladiators were defeated by their rival team, the Cedar Shoals High School Jaguars, for the first time in ten years on Sept. 28.
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Gallery: Classic City Championship
by Krista Shumaker September 29, 2018The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played Cedar Shoals High School at home in the 52nd Classic City Championship on Sept. 28.
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The Clarke Central High School JV volleyball team plays in its second game of…
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Krystian Edwards, a 2010 Clarke Central High School alumna, is the head football cheerleading coach as of the 2018-19 school year.
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Junior Lucy Yeomans (right) and sophmore Samantha Brodrick (left) run on the track at…
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Gallery: Football preseason scrimmage 2018
by Krista Shumaker August 10, 2018On August 8 the Clarke Central High School football team scrimmaged T.L Hannah School in the annual CCHS preseason scrimmage.
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Clarke Central High School head varsity football coach David Perno has made significant improvements to the CCHS football program in his first two years as coach.
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Friends, family and teammates remember the life and accomplishments of Athenian icon Billy Henderson.
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Seven Clarke Central High School student athletes signed their Letters of Intent to play…
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The NFL is currently the most popular sport in America, but it might not be long before the NBA takes this title.
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Journalism I student Andrea Matta-Castillo shares her love for soccer and the reason she has continued to enjoy the sport.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity soccer team played the Cedar Shoals High School…
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Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford spoke with Clarke Central High School head wrestling coach and Physical Education teacher about his decision to resign from CCHS for positions at Oglethorpe County High School. CCHS varsity wrestlers Me’shai Coleman and Thomas Isakovich, juniors, discuss their relationship with Stoudenmire and how they will be impacted by his decision to leave.
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Clarke Central High School alumnus and University of Georgia sophomore Cole Wilson returns to CCHS to coach the boys JV soccer team.
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CCHS Student Government Association President Tro’vonta Burgess and varsity basketball power forward Quamontae Monfort talk about the pep rally held on March 5 in the New Gym.
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Clarke Central High School teacher and head JV football coach Stefan Smith talks about his return to CCHS after three years of coaching basketball at Cedar Shoals High School.
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Q&A: CCHS track and field coach Justin Jones
by Alexander Robinson February 20, 2018Sports staffer Alexander Robinson sits down to interview head CCHS track and field coach Justin Jones about the program’s record and performance.
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Those instrumental in the creation of the CCHS bass fishing team reflect on how it has developed over the past three years.
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Broadcast: CCHS vs. MCHS JV soccer 2018
by Kelly Fulford February 7, 2018The Clarke Central High School JV soccer team played their first game of the 2018 season against Madison County High School on Feb. 5. Broadcast Editor Kelly Fulford reported on the facts.
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The Clarke Central High School tennis team, coached by Stephen Hinson and Brook Craft, is practicing for the upcoming season with hopes for improvement and a fun time.
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Sports Editor Hannah Gale compiles a list of Gladiator athletic events to attend this week.
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Gallery: CCHS vs. WHS varsity basketball
by Owen Donnelly February 4, 2018The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams played the Washington High School varsity basketball teams on Feb. 3 at CCHS in the New Gym.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer coach and players expect an intense and successful season, kicking off their season on Feb. 2 with their first game against Shiloh High School.
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The Clarke Central High School track and field team has begun practicing for the upcoming season with new recruits and first-year runners.
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Logical Crawling: Maggie Thompson and Tomas Dougan
by Owen Churchwell January 27, 2018Broadcast staffer Owen Churchwell filmed freshmen Maggie Thompson and Tomas Dougan during their weekly rock climbing sessions at Active Climbing in Athens, Georgia.
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Gallery: Swim Area Championship Meet 2018
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano January 25, 2018On Jan. 26, the Clarke Central High School swim team faced off against teams from Oconee High School, North Oconee High School, Cedar Shoals High School and other surrounding schools. Prior to the meet, seniors from each team were recognized.
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Coverage and Gallery: CCHS vs. CSHS varsity basketball games
by Owen Donnelly January 21, 2018The Clarke Central High School girls varsity basketball team played the Cedar Shoals High School girls varsity basketball team on Jan. 20 in the New Gym at CCHS.
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Coverage and Gallery: CCHS vs. CSHS JV basketball games
by Krista Shumaker January 20, 2018The Clarke Central High School boy and girls junior varsity basketball teams played the Cedar Shoals High School junior varsity basketball teams on Jan. 20 in the New Gym at CCHS.
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National Championship: prediction Alabama vs. Georgia
by Caedmon Churchwell January 8, 2018Sports staffer Caedmon Churchwell predicts the outcome of the National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia.
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Clarke Central High School alumna Stacey Scott, Curriculum Assistance Program for Students (CAPS) teacher and head varsity volleyball coach, aims to give back to the school that gave her so much.
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Still recovering from a motor-vehicle accident, Clarke Central High School varsity basketball player Kendarius Watson, a senior, rejoins his team for the 2017-18 basketball season.
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Jaguars come out on top
by Hannah Gale December 17, 2017Clarke Central High School faced off against Cedar Shoals High School in their annual rivalry basketball game on Dec. 16 at CCHS.
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Gallery: Clarke Oconee Invitational 2017
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano December 16, 2017The Clarke Central High School Aqua Glads competed at the Clarke Oconee Invitational on Dec. 16.
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Gallery: FCA All-Star football game
by Ana Aldridge December 16, 2017Players from 26 high schools participated in the FCA All-Star football game at 12 p.m. held at Clarke Central High School.
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Sports Editor Hannah Gale compiles a list of Gladiator athletic events to attend this week.
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Gladiator athletics: Week of Nov. 26
by Hannah Gale November 27, 2017Sports Editor Hannah Gale compiles a list of Gladiator athletic events to attend this week.
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Sports writer Caedmon Churchwell shares his love for the University of Georgia football team.
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Sports Editor Hannah Gale compiles a list of Gladiator athletic events to attend this week.
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Package: Midnight Madness 2017
by Alexander Robinson November 12, 2017“Midnight Madness” serves as the kickoff to the basketball season and first public competition.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity football team fell to the Carrollton High School varsity football team on Nov. 10 for the first round of the GHSA AAAAA playoffs. The Trojans won 35-16.
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By the Numbers: Clarke Central vs. Carrollton High School
by Caedmon Churchwell November 7, 2017The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against Carrollton High School in the first round of the GHSA AAAAA state playoffs on Nov. 10.
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Clarke Central High School varsity defensive lineman Sam Tardits, a senior who grew up playing rugby in France, immerses himself in the world of football at CCHS and is faced with choosing between the two sports he loves.
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Athletes must remember good sportsmanship, even when things go wrong on the field.
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Clarke Central High School held its Fall Sports Senior Night on Oct. 13 during its game against Johnson High School. Senior athletes and their families were recognized.
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Package: 51st Classic City Championship
by Alexander Robinson September 23, 2017The Clarke Central High School Gladiators defeated the Cedar Shoals High School Jaguars 48-7 in the 51st Classic City Championship on Sept. 22.
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Gallery: CCHS Softball Senior Night
by Zoe Peterson September 20, 2017The Clarke Central High School softball team held a ceremony to recognize their nine graduating seniors on Sept. 19, prior to their game against Cedar Shoals.
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Gallery: CCHS Volleyball Senior Night
by Zoe Peterson September 20, 2017On Sept. 19, the Clarke Central High School volleyball team seniors were honored in a ceremony.
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Head cheerleading coach Brooke Craft and cheerleading varsity captain Mara Woods share their thoughts on new cheerleading assistant coach Korbyn Boyd.
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After a devastating Super Bowl 51 loss to end the 2016-17 Atlanta Falcons football season, sports writer Caedmon Churchwell gives his predictions for the upcoming season.
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Package: CCHS vs. Gainesville High School
by Lucia Bermudez September 2, 2017The Clarke Central High School varsity football team acquired their second win of the regular season, coming up with a 42-14 win against Gainesville High School on Sept. 1.
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Newly-appointed head cross country coach Alex Holmes joins the Clarke Central High School athletic department after coaching at Apalachee High School for thirteen years.
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Broadcast: CCHS vs. Oconee County High School
by Zoe Peterson August 27, 2017The Clarke Central High School varsity football team hosted the Oconee County High School Warriors in their second regular season game on Aug. 25.
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Glads come up big against the Warriors
by Caedmon Churchwell August 26, 2017The Clarke Central High School varsity football team came up with a win against the Oconee County Warriors on Aug. 25.
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The 2017-18 softball season, which is April Croft’s fourth season as head softball coach, is underway and the team has high hopes for the rest of the season.
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Clarke Central High School sophomore Sidney Barnett shares about his roles as both a sneakerhead and an athlete, and the challenges he has faced throughout his life.
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The Clarke Central High School head football coach, David Perno, and two CCHS football players, Elijah Smith and Jack Mangel share their goals and expectations for the upcoming 2017 season.
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Head baseball coach Trey Henson announced his resignation to the team on June 19.
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Clarke Central High School freshman Joseph Conaway, a member of the CCHS cross country and track team, reflects on his season and sets goals for the future.
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Clarke Central High School senior Chris Ortuno has been impacted by soccer, a sport he has grown a passion for.
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Striving in soccer: senior Maria Somilleda
by Alexander Robinson April 15, 2017Maria Somilleda is the captain of the varsity girls soccer team at Clarke Central High School. Somilleda has made strives to improve her soccer skills over the past few years.
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With the 2017 golf season coming to a close, the Clarke Central High School golf team reflects on both the positives and negatives in only having four participants.
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Four Clarke Central High School student athletes committed to an athletic career at the collegiate level on April 12 in the Gladiator Gallery.
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The Clarke Central High School soccer teams beat the Cedar Shoals High School soccer teams in all four games played on April 8 at CSHS.
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Clarke Central High School varsity tennis players stretch next to the court, rackets swinging as they warm up. Today, they are focused on the match, but next year.
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Gallery: CCHS vs. JHS boys varsity soccer
by Rolando Garibay March 30, 2017On March 28, the CCHS boys varsity soccer team took on Johnson High School at Billy Henderson Stadium. CCHS lost to Johnson 2-0.
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Q&A: varsity girls soccer with freshman Nyah Carlson
by Stacee Dillard March 29, 2017Freshman and girls varsity soccer team member Nyah Carlson talks about how the season is going so far and what she looks forward to as the season progresses.
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Q&A: Cavin gives insight on upcoming football season
by Kelly Fulford March 21, 2017Broadcast staffer Kelly Fulford talks to Clarke Central High School running back coach about preperations for the 2017/2018 football season.
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Golf team to participate in Ed Hoard memorial tournament
by Olivia Ripps March 20, 2017The Clarke Central High School golf team will participate in the Ed Hoard Memorial Golf Tournament on March 27.
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The Clarke Central High School girls varsity soccer team lost to Flowery Branch High School on March 17.
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Last track season, the Clarke Central High School boys track and field team placed second at state. This season they strive to place first.
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News Editor Delia Adamson recounts her experience in attending the Georgia Basketball State Championship game on March 8.
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Women are underrepresented and underpaid in the sports industry, let alone faced with harassment from male athletes even at the high school level.
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University of Miami fullback Marquez Williams, a 2011-12 Clarke Central High School graduate, has traveled a path that has led him to his dreams.
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The Clarke Central High School girls golf team, which began its season on Feb. 13, lacks players.
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On Feb. 5, the Atlanta Falcons squandered a 25-point lead to the New England Patriots, losing Super Bowl LI and leaving Atlanta fans disappointed for yet another year.
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The Clarke Central High School wrestling program sent 11 wrestlers to the state tournament in Macon, Ga.
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Clarke Central High School swimmers prepare for their state meet, which will take place on Feb. 4.
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The varsity boys soccer team makes adjustments after the recent region change and loss of several key players of last season.
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Three Gladiators sign to play college football
by Olivia Ripps February 1, 2017On Feb. 1, Clarke Central High School varsity football players Zay Brown, Rico Arnold and Bryson Kearney signed to play collegiate football.
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Q&A: varsity soccer player Muhammed DeLane
by Adrienne Lumpkin January 30, 2017With over half of the team being newcomers, junior Muhammed DeLane talks about what the team is doing to kick off the 2017 Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer team season right.
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Winter sports pep rally 2017
by Kelly Fulford January 21, 2017Clarke Central High School held a pep rally on Jan. 20 previewing their basketball game against Cedar Shoals High School. The student government association put together an array of events including the recognition of winter sports.
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Gallery: CCHS vs. CSHS JV basketball
by Zoe Peterson January 21, 2017The Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School junior varsity basketball teams faced off on Jan. 21 at CCHS.
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The Clarke Central High School tennis season for the 2016-17 school year began on Jan. 17.
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Clarke Central High School girls soccer tryouts started on Jan. 9 and will end on Jan. 20. JV girls soccer coach Scott Moore is excited for tryouts and hopes to enter the season with a strong team.
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On Jan. 9, Clarke Central High School’s soccer teams began conditioning and try-outs which were held at both Billy Henderson Stadium and in the weight room.
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Fundraising and payments for winter sports can look very different for some sports depending on the strategies to raise the money.
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Juniors Cole Bonner and Jack Byrne explain the sport of fishing and the new club team at Clarke Central High School.
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Gallery: CCHS vs. CSHS varsity basketball
by Julie Alpaugh December 11, 2016The Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School girl’s and boy’s varsity basketball teams faced off at CSHS on Dec. 10. The CCHS boy’s team lost to CSHS 73-70 while the girl’s team won 59-57.
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On Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Clarke Central High School will host the Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Football Game.
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Cross-town rivals Cedar Shoals High School and Clarke Central High School basketball teams will face off on Dec. 10 and Jan. 21, 2017.
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David Perno, once a Gladiator himself, followed a sports-based path of playing and coaching which has lead him to his current position as the Clarke Central High School head football coach.
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For the first time since 2013, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team competed in the Georgia High School Association 5A Sweet 16 State Playoffs. The Clarke Central Gladiators traveled to Henry County to face the Stockbridge High School Tigers on Nov. 18. The Gladiators fell to the Tigers 37-13.
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Clarke Central High School held it’s annual Midnight Madness event in the New Gym. The event brought the CCHS community together with basketball, music and entertainment on Nov. 5.
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Varsity linebacker Byron “Memphis” Spraggins, a senior, has been playing football since he was young and his love for the game is strongly influenced by his father.
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In light of the C-Team’s championship game win, Clarke Central High School football coaches and players reflect on their success this season and look ahead to the future of the program.
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After their 44-21 defeat over Flowery Branch High School on Oct. 21, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team earned their spot in the playoffs and have began working towards a victory .
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Members of the Clarke Central High School varsity football team have noticed an overall improvement in the team since the start of the 2016 season.
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On Sept. 30, CCHS went up against Buford High School and fell 44-13 to the Wolves. Before the game, the Clarke Middle School band and orchestra, the Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School band and the CCHS orchestra performed the “Star Spangled Banner” and at half-time, both teams’ marching bands took to the field.
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Gallery and coverage: Gladiators defeat Cedar Shoals 38-12
by Olivia Ripps September 24, 2016Clarke Central High School defeated Cedar Shoals High School 38-12 on Sept. 23 in the 50th annual Classic City Championship.
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ODYSSEY Newsmagazine Sports Editor Hannah Gale predicts the outcome of the 50th Classic City Championship.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against North Oconee High School’s varsity football team on Sept. 15. Kick off is at 7:30 p.m. at Billy Henderson Stadium.
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When the lights go out and the final season is over, football players at any level must find themselves outside of the sport.
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On May 10, former NFL quarterback, television personality, and computer software executive Fran Tarkenton visited his alma mater through the Hometown Hall of Famer program.
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Clarke Central High School seniors Tyra Thompson and Cameron Mims signed to play women’s basketball at Albany State University and Lander University, respectively.
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Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer head coach Chris Aiken sets high expectations for his players while maintaining a comfortable learning environment.
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Clarke Central JV baseball team takes on Monroe Area
by Kelly Fulford April 22, 2016Clarke Central High School’s junior varsity baseball team ended their season with a ten inning doubleheader on April 19.
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Freshman Staff Writer Stacee Dillard interviewed varsity soccer players and coaches who attended the Jekyll trip over Spring Break and they reflected on their experience in this infographic.
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Q & A with head girls track coach Quincy Wilkins
by Aneesa Conine-Nakano March 1, 2016Head girls track coach Quincy Wilkins discusses the the first meet of the season, which was on Feb. 27 and how the team is improving for upcoming meets.
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Freshman Ana Aldridge takes a closer look at the gap between women’s and men’s sports at high school and collegiate levels.
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College athletes reflect on their experience as full time athletes as well as students, and the difficulties they encountered.
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Clarke Central High School JV girls soccer team will be playing against a new school, Discovery High School, on Feb. 17. Despite the fact of having no previous experience against the team, the CCHS JV girls soccer team expects to do well.
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Cedar Shoals hires former Clarke Central head man Ryals
by Kevin Mobley February 10, 2016Cedar Shoals High School has hired its fourth head football coach in five years, none other than former Clarke Central head coach Leroy Ryals.
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The Clarke Central High School baseball team hopes to begin the season with a win against North Oconee High School.
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As the Clarke Central High School girls and boys basketball seasons continue, staff writer Kaya Pollack spotlights five varsity basketball cheerleaders.
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Staff writer Owen Churchwell made an infographic that depicts the facts about several featured teams in the 2016 playoffs.
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Many Clarke Central High School athletes transition between sports throughout their high school career and face pros and cons in doing so.
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Tipping off the new season: Q&A with Coach Andre McIntyre
by Fear Churchwell November 17, 2015Head boys varsity basketball coach Andre McIntyre speaks on his expectations for the 2015-16 basketball season.
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Varsity baseball pitcher Noah Fairbairn, after playing on over 15 different teams, has finally found his home in Augusta, Ga. playing for Augusta University’s baseball team.
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The Clarke Central High School football program will be led by a new head coach next season following the resignation of head coach Ahren Self.
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Clarke Central High School wrestlers have begun dieting and exercising to ensure success in this year’s season, while moving away from unhealthy weight loss strategies.
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Studies show that it is very important for your health to stretch your muscles before and after physical activity. There are many beneficial ways to stretch, including active warm-ups and group stretches.
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Head swimming and diving coach Emily Dowd discusses her thoughts on the upcoming 2015-16 Clarke Central High School swimming season.
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On Oct. 16, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against the Gainesville High School football team at Billy Henderson Stadium.
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On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Clarke Central High School Cross Country team will run the annual Cedar vs. Central cross country race.
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The varsity softball team is going to the 8-AAAAA regional tournament for the first time in eight years on Sept. 28.
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On September 25, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play the Apalachee High School varsity football team at Billy Henderson Stadium.
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Digital managing editor Aneesa-Conine Nakano and the ODYSSEY Online staff compiled a comprehensive package, including fast facts, columns by staff writer Fear Churchwell and Cedar Shoals BluePrints Magazine sports editor Matteo Castile, an interactive timeline and By The Numbers graphic by Suncana Pavlic and a SCENE at Central video by Karla Dougan and Julie Alpaugh.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity football team is in preparation for their first region game.
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College recruited senior Rayshawn McCall battles a medial collateral ligament sprain (MCL) on his right knee at the start of the Clarke Central High School varsity football season. McCall is three career interceptions away from breaking the all-time record at CCHS, however, his injury may hold him back.
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Newly named head track coach and Clarke Central High School alumnus Christian Norton has always had a love for track, even at a young age.
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Clarke-Oconee Tennis Association is hosting the 40 & Over Championship this weekend in Athens.
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The weather yet again takes a toll on Clarke Central’s tennis team; if the regional tournament can not happen this week than the team will not qualify for state.
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On April 11, alumni players of Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals will reunite with their respective schools and play against each other in the Alumni game.
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On April 11, the Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team will compete against cross-town foe Cedar Shoals.
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On April 11, the Clarke Central High School varsity girls soccer team and Cedar Shoals will face off for the Classic City Championship.
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The Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team were defeated 4-1 by Apalachee…
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Every year in March, the madness of men’s NCAA basketball tournament kicks off. The 64 team tournament makes every March a month to look forward to.
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Santana Baldwin is Clarke Central’s fastest female track runner. With a quad injury halting her participation in last year’s season, this year will be her year of redemption.
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Kurian: Academics before athletics
by Christina Kurian January 29, 2015Academics trump athletics in the high school arena, and the Georgia High School Association eligibility policy, which states a student has to be passing five classes to play a sport, puts a fair emphasis on academics.
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Aqua Glads host Clarke-Oconee Invitational
by Ethan Crane January 17, 2015Thirty-one Georgia high schools competed in the Clarke-Oconee Invitational at the University of Georgia’s Ramsey Student Center Natatorium on Jan. 17.
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As Clarke Central high school seniors graduate, the freshman boys’ are working hard to carry their load for the team.
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Junior Kevin Mobley reflects on Stuart Scott’s career and how it has impacted his passion for sports.
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Freshman Neha Mohanty has been playing soccer for ten years, and through those years it has become an influential part of her life.
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Clarke Central High School will host East Hall and Winder Barrow High Schools on Dec. 16 in the Stoudenmire Bowl, a tri-meet between three wrestling teams each coached by a Stoudenmire brother.
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Gladiator Youth Wrestling is a new program which aims to teach students how to wrestle.
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Q&A: senior José Mondragon on Intro to Lifetime Sports
by Brittney Butler December 6, 2014An inside look Lifetime Sports, a physical education elective for seniors, with Jose Mondragon.
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Varsity Wrestling team wins at Traditional Championships
by Kevin Mobley February 5, 2014On Sat., Feb. 1, the Clarke Central High School varsity wrestling team notched a championship performance at the Region 8-AAAAA Traditional Championships.
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He was born and raised in Compton, CA. He has tattoos that sleeve his arms and dreadlocks that drape down his face. He’s taller than average, standing at six feet three inches. He is an African American.
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The varsity boys basketball teams for Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School will play again on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Jaguar Gym.
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The boys’ varsity basketball team won 64-71 against Gainesville High School.
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The B team football team finished its 2013 season with a winning record of 4-3 and only one home game.
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Ryan Johnson resumes the role of Head Athletic Trainer after three years.
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By the numbers: Clarke Central High School vs. Gainesville High School
by Susanna Conine-Nakano October 18, 2013By the numbers for the upcoming game against Gainesville High School.
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By the numbers: Clarke Central High School vs. Heritage High School
by Susanna Conine-Nakano October 11, 2013By the numbers for the upcoming game against Heritage High School.
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By the numbers: Clarke Central High School vs. Salem High School
by Susanna Conine-Nakano October 4, 2013By the numbers for the upcoming game against Salem High School.
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It has always been around, teams play whole seasons of undisciplined football.