Author: Charlie Bauder

The Stephens County football season comes to a close. Friday night, the Indians lost in the second round of the AAA state playoffs to Sandy Creek by a score of 20-7. Stephens County Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said it is a tough way to end a successful season. “They played hard but we just didn’t make enough plays and we […]

For the second straight year, Stephens County moves into the second round of the AAA state football playoffs. Saturday, the Indians won their first-round game over Wesleyan, the fourth-place team from Region 7-AAA, 51-14 in Toccoa. Stephens County Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said the team played a strong overall game. “They had a great game and a good week of […]

The Stephens County Indian football team ends the regular season with a loss. Over 200 yards rushing and three touchdown runs from quarterback Gavin Hall propelled Hebron Christian to a 25-21 win over Stephens County in the regular season finale in Toccoa Friday night. Indians’ Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said it is a tough, disappointing loss. “We did not do […]

Stephens County comes from behind to win and clinch the Region 8-AAA football regular season championship. Ben Stowe’s 1-yard touchdown run with less than a minute to go put the Indians on top for the only time in a 28-27 come from behind win over Oconee County in Watkinsville. Coupled with Hart County’s 48-27 win over Hebron Christian, Stephens County […]

Stephens County stays on top of the Region 8-AAA football standings. Friday night, the Indians defeated Hart County, 30-14, in Toccoa in a region game. Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said it’s an important step as the Indians move through the region schedule. “We didn’t play all that great at times with penalties and turnovers, but they had a mentality to […]

Stephens County heads into the bye week on a five-game winning streak. Friday night, the Indian football shutout Franklin County, 63-0, in Carnesville in a Region 8-AAA game. Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said it was a big night all around for Stephens County as they head into the week off before facing Hart County. “We’ll enjoy this one this weekend […]

A 29-yard field goal with one second to play by Colton Bartmas gives  the Stephens County Indians a dramatic region win on the road. Thursday night, Stephens County came back from a first-half deficit to beat Monroe Area 27-24 in Walton County in the Region 8-AAA opener for both teams. Indians’ Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said it was a tremendous […]

Stephens County scored early and often on the way to a big win on Homecoming. Friday night in Toccoa, the Indians defeated the White County Warriors by a score of 53-14 in non-region football. Indians’ Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said the game represented a strong all-around performance. “Overall, it was a really good night offensively, defensively and on special teams,” […]

Three touchdown runs from Javin Gordon and two touchdown passes from Ben Stowe to Jasec Smith paced Stephens County to a non-region win over Dawson County Friday night. The Indians took the lead early and never trailed en route to the 38-10 win over the Tigers in Dawsonville. Stephens County Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said it is a good win, […]

Stephens County grounds the Falcons at home in non-region football play. The Indians jumped out early and built their lead throughout, winning 27-11 at home over Flowery Branch, a top 10 team in Class 5A. Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said the Indians stepped up and played a strong game tonight. “We made a lot of improvement this week over the […]