Category: Sports

Stephens County picks up a second win in a row on the gridiron. Friday night, the Indians came from behind in the fourth quarter with two late touchdowns to defeat the Jackson County Panthers, 24-10, on the road in Jefferson. Indians’ Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said there was great effort and toughness from the team in the win. “I challenged […]

The Stephens County Indians football team will be on the road tonight as they play in Jefferson against the Jackson County Panthers.  Kickoff will be at 7:30. The Indians are coming off a shut-out victory over North Hall last Friday, 34 to 0, to even their record at 1 & 1. The Panthers did not play last Friday, but, did win […]

After starting the season with 7 straight losses, the Stephens County Lady Indians softball team is on a roll winning 7 of their last 8 games, including 3 Region-8 AAA games. The Lady Indians defeated Habersham Central 5-2 on Monday night, and followed that up with a big Region 8-AAA win Tuesday night by holding off Hart County 6-5.  In […]

As a reminder, Stephens County High School has canceled the JV Football game against Franklin County that was scheduled for today. According to Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Chuck King, this is due to circumstances out of their control; but they are working to find another game. At this time, King says, they have no other option available. The next […]

Stephens County High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Chuck King has announced that the JV Football game with Franklin County has been canceled this week. King says this is due to circumstances out of their control; but they are working to find another game. At this time, King says, they have no other option available. The next JV game […]

Stephens County picks up a win in their home opener. Friday night, the Indians used big plays through the air and a stout defense to shut out North Hall, 34-0, in non-region football action at the Reservation. Head Coach Wesley Tankersley said it was a great overall performance, especially by the defense. “We feel like we have a really good […]

The Stephens County Indians will play their home opener of the football season tonight as they host the North Hall Trojans at the Reservation. Kickoff will be at 7:30. The Indians lost their first game of the season last Friday at White County, 44 to 6. North Hall will also be looking for their first win, after losing at home […]

A strong White County football team hands Stephens County a loss in the season opener. Warrior quarterback J. Ben Haynes ran for two touchdowns and threw for three more as White County defeated the Indians in Cleveland Friday night, 44-6. Haynes started quickly, throwing a 24-yard touchdown pass to Cooper Turner and then running for a five-yard score to give […]

Football season kicks off tonight for most area high school teams.  The Stephens County Indians will begin their season by traveling up to Cleveland to play the White County Warriors in a non-region game. The Indians hope to bounce back from a disappointing 1 & 9 record last year. Both the Indians and Warriors have dropped from Class Quad-A to […]

The Stephens County Indians Football team held an intra-squad pre-season scrimmage on Friday as part of the Red Rage Pep Rally. Stephens County Football coach Wesley Tankersley says it was good to see the things to improve. “It was a good night, obviously, it is a scrimmage so there are mistakes. We will review the film and get ready for […]