Laney boys roll past Washington County to claim region crown
As the win streak approached three months, Laney had the medals to match the smiles.The Wildcats, undefeated since Nov. 15, won again Saturday, speeding away from Washington County, 63-46, in the...
View ArticleLaney basketball sweeps Region 3-AAA honors
Laney basketball’s dominance extended to postseason honors.The Wildcats boys and girls basketball teams swept player and coach of the year honors out of Region 3-AAA. Ja’Shawn Brooks and Aliyah...
View ArticleFormer Washington County star Gray enjoying, celebrating college run
Allisha Gray has watched the play so many times these past few days, she really can’t put a number on it.It starts with 5.1 seconds remaining in the game. Gray inbounds the ball to teammate Jamie...
View ArticleFormer Washington County star Gray headed to South Carolina
Former Washington County girls basketball star Allisha Gray is headed to South Carolina.“Thanks to everybody who is telling me congratulations... So proud to officially be a Gamecock!!!,” Gray tweeted...
View ArticleWashington County's Tucker poised to be next Golden Hawks star
When looking at the 2015 Washington County football team, it’s probably easiest to start with who isn’t there: A.J. Gray.The All-Area Georgia Player of the Year is at Georgia Tech after leading the...
View ArticleAquinas football ranked No. 2 in state to begin 2015 season
Two area Georgia high school football teams will take Top-10 rankings into their first game of the 2015 season.Aquinas, the 2013 Class A private state champion and 2014 state semifinalist, debuted at...
View ArticleWashington County-Thomson showdown at the Brickyard is the Game of the Week
Washington County’s post-A.J. Gray era is here.After the quarterback/defensive back star helped the Golden Hawks go 27-2 the past two seasons and reach the Class AAA state championship game twice,...
View ArticleScreven County joins Aquinas, Washington County in football ranks
Screven County joined Aquinas and Washington County as area Georgia high school football teams in the state media poll.The Gamecocks moved up to No. 8 in Class AA in the latest Georgia Sports Writers...
View ArticleWashington County will be counting on underclassmen this season
Replacing seniors is an unavoidable way of life in scholastic football. Washington County has to replace 37 of them this year.Some graduated seniors, however, are more irreplaceable than others. And...
View ArticleThomson outlasts Washington County in shootout
THOMSON — In one of the wildest shootouts ever seen at the Brickyard, Thomson coach Rob Ridings was only concerned with the outcome.Billy Mance rushed for 217 yards and three touchdowns and the...
View ArticleAquinas, Washington County drop in polls after disappointing losses
Aquinas, Screven County and Washington County remain the area’s only ranked Georgia high school football teams, but losses by the Irish and Golden Hawks sent the two teams tumbling down in the...
View ArticleThompkins lifts Laney at WACO
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. — The universal playmaking of former Washington County star A.J. Gray had been missing from the House of Pain until Laney’s Vicen’te Thompkins did his best impression for the visitors...
View ArticleButler boys basketball beats Washington County again
Butler had to feel confident, even with the lead shrinking, because it had already done this twice before.Playing Washington County again and going for their third win against the Golden Hawks this...
View ArticleStrong start propels Washington County girls to victory over Josey in Region...
One dominant quarter of finding open shooters was enough this time.Now Washington County is hoping for four complete quarters Saturday night in a title quest.The Lady Hawks’ 14-point lead after the...
View ArticleLaney girls rout Washington County for region championship
As the defending state champions, the Laney girls basketball team will make sure to spend the right amount of time preparing and practicing for what could be another march to Macon.But first the Lady...
View Article
