Author: Charlie Bauder

For the first time since 2007, the Stephens County Indian football team is 5-0. Friday night, the Indians went on the road and won the Battle of Currahee Mountain over the Habersham Central Raiders, 35-18. “We didn’t make mistakes offensively in the second half,” said Stephens County Head Coach Wesley Tankersley. “The coaches called a good game and our guys […]

Stephens County comes from behind to stay unbeaten with a non-region football win over Madison County. Friday, the Indians scored nine fourth-quarter points to beat the Red Raiders, 19-14, in Danielsville. “Things weren’t going our way, but the kids showed a lot of character,” said SCHS Head Coach Wesley Tankersley. “I’m proud of their effort and how they fought back […]

The Stephens County football team will head on the road with a 3-0 record. Friday night, the Indians scored touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams on the way to a 29-12 win over Jackson County in Toccoa. The Indians battled hard to pick up the win coming off of last week’s big win over North Hall, said SCHS Head […]

The Stephens County Indians will return home with a second straight win. Friday night, the Indians traveled to North Hall and shut out the Trojans, 42-0 to move to 2-0 on the season. “It was a great effort by our guys,” said Stephens County Head Coach Wesley Tankersley. “They came out very prepared and ready to go and I am […]

A strong second half propels the Indians to a season-opening win. Trailing 20-14 at the half, Stephens County scores 20 unanswered points after halftime to defeat the White County Warriors at the Reservation, 34-20. “I knew we would have the advantage in the third and fourth quarter if we kept the game close and weathered some storms,” said Indians’ Head […]

The Stephens County Lady Indians are the Region 8-AAA regular season girls’ basketball champions. Down 47-40 with four minutes to go, Stephens County scored the last nine points of the game, capped by Breanna Taylor’s runner with 6 seconds to go, to edge the East Jackson Lady Eagles 49-47 Friday night in Commerce. Kiki Howard led the Lady Indians with […]

Stephens County High School basketball will head back into region play after taking three of four games over the weekend. First on Friday, both the Lady Indians and Indians notched their first region win against Oconee County at home. In the girls’ game, Ranajah Verdell scored 20 points in her return to the lineup to lead the Lady Indians to […]

Stephens County concludes the 2020 football season with a win on Senior Night. Friday, the Indians defeated East Jackson at home, 61-12. Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said it is a positive note on which to end the season. “Very proud of them this year and how they’ve conducted themselves and given their best through the adversity that 2020 has brought,” […]

After stopping Franklin County on fourth down with a minute to go, Stephens County was seconds from victory. However, the Lions had other ideas. A miscue on a snap led to a safety and with one last possession, Franklin County scored on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Everett Haselden to Keylan Rutledge on the last play of the game to […]

Stephens County drops their region opener in football. On the road Friday night, the Indians fell behind in the first half and were unable to mount a comeback, falling to Monroe Area, 41-21. The game started well for Stephens County as Javian Hightower blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown to give the Indians a 7-0 lead. However, […]