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Stephens County High School wrestlers set a school record. On Saturday, Stephens County hosted the Region 8-AAAA Area Wrestling Tournament at the Currahee Arena in Toccoa. The Indians qualified a school-record ten wrestlers into the State Sectional Tournament through the area tournament, breaking the previous record of eight wrestlers. Finishing as area runners-up for the Indians were Lee Massey at […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indian basketball team picks up a pair of weekend wins. This past weekend, the Stephens County boys traveled on the road and picked up wins against both Madison County and Franklin County. On Friday night, the Indians came out on top in a back and forth game with Madison County, prevailing 67-63. Down three points in the […]
Read moreBy Charles Robertson, WLHR Radio, Lavonia A northeast Georgia college wrestling team is headed to try to win a national title this weekend. The Emmanuel College wrestling team will head to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia to compete for the NCWA National Duals Title in wrestling. The Lions had an incredible season that has earned them the number one seed […]
Read moreThe Stephens County High School wrestling team wraps up the regular season. Tuesday, the Indian wrestlers picked up two dual meet wins to finish the regular season with a 15-5 record. Stephens County began by defeating Rabun Gap 56-21. Then, the Indians honored five seniors. They are Brooks McLaughlin, Cole Simmons, Jay Stowe, Corey Kindel, and Cooper Long. In the […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Indians and Lady Indians went on the road to Watkinsville and swept Oconee County Tuesday night in varsity basketball action. The Lady Indians picked up their second region victory and their second win over the Oconee County Lady Warriors this season with a close 58-55 victory. The Lady Indians trailed by eight points at halftime and by […]
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Stephens County Middle School’s girls’ basketball teams both bring home conference championships. The 7th grade and 8th grade girls’ teams both won conference title games Monday in Elberton. First, the 7th grade Lady Rebels beat Franklin County 30-26 in double overtime. Grace Witherspoon led the scoring with eight points, while Manisha Colbert and Ikira Patterson both scored six points. Kayla […]
Read moreStephens County High School recognizes this year’s football team. Last Thursday night, Stephens County High School held its annual Football Banquet at the High School Cafeteria and Tugaloo Center for the Performing Arts. Indians’ Head Coach Frank Barden said these nights always stir up mixed emotions. “It is always a joyful time, a wonderful time to recognize these kids, but […]
Read moreThe season comes to a close for the Stephens County Middle School 8th grade boys’ basketball team. Saturday in Elberton, the 8th grade Rebel boys lost to Madison County, 48-24. Kenny Colwell scored six points for the 8th grade boys and Ian Rumsey scored five points. The 8th grade Rebel boys entered the tournament as the third seed after finishing […]
Read moreStephens County falls at home in region basketball play. Friday night at the Currahee Arena in Toccoa, Stephens County dropped both varsity games at the hands of St. Pius. The Lady Indians were defeated 42-34, and the Indian boys lost 56-39. In the girls’ game, Tykia Thompson led the Lady Indians in scoring with 11 points. Anaiah Wilson added nine […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Middle School girls’ basketball teams will both play for championships next week. Thursday, the 7th grade Lady Rebels beat Madison County, 27-20, in Elberton. Manisha Colbert led the scoring with 10 points and Ikira Patterson had nine points. Grace Witherspoon had four points, Kayla Smith scored three points, and Erin Terrell scored one point. Meanwhile, the 8th […]
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