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The controversial call

Updated: March 9, 2010

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Wesleyan's Holli Wilkins, center, pulls in an offensive rebound against Taylor County's Shaniqua Holston (10) and Keshundra Jackson (20) during Wednesday's Class A semifinal game in Macon. Last Updated: 8:26 PM 03/10/10 - MACON — The first quarter of the Class A state semifinal game between Wesleyan and Taylor County looked like a typical Wolves game. After taking as much as a 19-point lead in the second quarter, the final three quarters did not. However, Wesleyan managed to maintain its poise after receiving the sternest test from a Class A opponent all season, rallying after the Taylor County pulled as close as 10 points to finally pull away for a 66-44 win Wednesday at the Macon Centreplex. 0 Comments
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Wesleyan boys roll over Wilcox Co. into finals

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Last Updated: 8:23 PM 03/10/10 - MACON — Wilcox County ended Wesleyan’s hopes of winning back-to-back Class A state football championships, knocking off the Wolves in the quarterfinals last fall en route to winning the title itself.
On Wednesday night, Wesleyan got its revenge. (Full Story)

Berkmar’s Thompson resigns

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Last Updated: 6:13 PM 03/10/10 - The same week the last of five Gwinnett head football coaching openings was filled, another one came open.
Berkmar’s John Thompson resigned Wednesday morning after two seasons leading the Patriots’ football program. Thompson’s decision means Gwinnett will have six football teams with new head coaches next season. (Full Story)

Local teams ready for Final Four

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Last Updated: 6:12 PM 03/10/10 - It has become commonplace for a Norcross basketball team to take the floor at the Arena at Gwinnett Center for the Class AAAAA state Final Four.
However, when action tips off for this year’s semifinals today at 4 p.m., it won’t be the Norcross boys. Instead, the Blue Devils girls team will be making their Final Four debut against Westlake. (Full Story)

GAC boys, girls looking for rare double titles

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Last Updated: 6:11 PM 03/10/10 - It is a rare feat for the boys and girls basketball teams at one school to each take home a state championship in the same season.
While Wesleyan came into Wednesday’s Class A state semifinals at the Macon Centreplex with a chance to do so for the second time in the last three years, Greater Atlanta Christian will have its opportunity to pull off a double title when the Spartans girls and boys tip off in the Class AA semis this evening. It’s the first time since 1972 that both the GAC boys and girls teams are in the Final Four in the same season. (Full Story)

HAMMOCK: Hoops refs need upgrade

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Last Updated: 12:57 PM 03/10/10 - Two very good boys basketball teams played an emotional thriller in last Saturday’s Class AAAAA quarterfinals at West Georgia. But the efforts of the Norcross and Milton boys didn’t generate nearly as much message board fodder as the referees.
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Hawks, Norcross lead region honors

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Last Updated: 6:08 PM 03/10/10 - Mill Creek’s Moneshia Simmons and Norcross’ Jeremy Lamb were selected as players of the year by the Region 7-AAAAA coaches, who announced their season-ending awards Wednesday. (Full Story)

Bisher: Cox better brace for unwanted fuss

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Last Updated: 7:31 PM 03/09/10 - Guess you heard, Bobby Cox is retiring. As in, “Bobby Cox, who is retiring after this season, blah, blah and blah.”
Wonder if he might not like to think that over again. That isn’t like the Braves skipper to set himself up for the most annoying season in his managing career. What he didn’t realize is that every time his name is mentioned, he’ll have new title — Bobby (Who Is Retiring) Cox. The Retiring Bobby Cox. Bobby Comma Retiring Cox, until the last leaf has fallen from the trees in October. (Full Story)

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Role Models

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Last Updated: 4:12 PM 03/09/10 - LAWRENCEVILLE — As loaded as Georgia’s high school basketball talent pool has been in recent years, the state tournament has been a time for the stars to come out and play.
Even a team not known for its star power like Central Gwinnett’s boys has its marquee talent in the form of senior Brian Williams and sophomore rising star Jordan Adams, who have combined to average about 34 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists per game.
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Wesleyan again sends boys, girls to Final Four

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Last Updated: 4:07 PM 03/09/10 - The event’s rarity made it pretty special. Wesleyan not only put both its boys and girls basketball teams in the state Final Four two years ago, but also had both bring home state championships, quite the historical accomplishment. (Full Story)

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