Area Sports
14U Scorpions Finish 10-0-1
Contributed photo. Dade County 14U Scorpions finished the spring soccer season 10-0-1 after competing against teams in nearby counties. Members of the team are pictured in front, from left, Kallie Ferris, Lawsen Russell, Kahlin McCutcheon, Josh Palumbo, and Liam Simpson. In back are Coach Mark Macrombe, Carrick Rogers, Zach Morcombe, Jacob Reed, Brayden Moreland, Jeremiah…
Read MoreJace Anderson Named “Most Positive” Athlete
Contributed article. For the 11th consecutive year, the Positive Athlete organization is recognizing local athletes from across the State of Georgia as high-character kids that have been nominated and confirmed by their schools as the most representative of “How Positive Athletes O.P.E.R.A.T.E.:” Optimistic, Puts Team First, Encouraging, Respectful, Admits Imperfections, True Heart for Others, Embraces…
Read MoreWeathers Places 11th At State Golf Tournament
Contributed article. Mason Weathers from Dade County placed 11th among a competitive field of 76 golfers at the Georgia High School state tournament. The tournament concluded with Colten Lewis from Swainsboro emerging as the champion, finishing one under par with a two-day total of 143. Weathers finished with a two-day total of 161 (78-83). The…
Read MoreSix Wolverines Medal At A-D1 State Track And Field Meet
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Track and Field team concluded their season at the GHSA A-D1 State Meet at Barron Stadium in Rome. Eight Wolverines competed and six received medals. Winter Daniel – Tied for fourth in the pole vault. Tanner Miller – Eighth in the 3200 meters and broke…
Read MoreWeathers Wins Long Drive Competition
Contributed photo. Mason Weathers is representing Dade County High School at the 36-hole Georgia State Golf Tournament, held at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course in Elberton this week. In a pre-tournament challenge, Weathers showcased his power by winning the long drive competition with an impressive 345-yard blast.
Read MoreMcBryar/Harris Team Named Anglers Of The Year
The Northwest Georgia High School Anglers Association held its end of season banquet recently and the Dade County High School team of River McBryar and Jake Harris took top honors as Anglers of the Year! Other Dade County team placements out of 13 schools and 58 teams were: Colton Lusk, 17th; Carter Ryan/Memphis Williams, 33rd;…
Read MoreAllman, Anderson Sign Letters Of Intent
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer Dade County High School track and field coach Steve Green announced last week the signing of two seniors to participate in track and field in college. Clay Allman signed with Bluffton College in Bluffton, Ohio, which is a Division III program. He will participate in pole vault and middle distance.…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Fall In Elite Eight To Lady Rams
Contributed article. The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine soccer team saw its season come to an end last week when they traveled to Social Circle High School to face the Lady Rams in the Elite Eight match up in the state tournament. Dade County fought hard the entire game but came up short as…
Read MoreDade High School Graduate Kevin Carroll Named Lipscomb University Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Contributed article. Dade County High School and Berry College graduate Kevin Carroll was named Head Coach of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. The Dade County community is extremely proud of Carroll and his accomplishments since graduating from Dade County. The following is the press release announcing his hiring as the head coach. Kevin Carroll, a…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Advance To Elite Eight
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine soccer team accomplished another first last week when they defeated Worth County 2-1 in a tough, nail-biting match. With the win, the Lady Wolverines advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time in school history. Congratulations, Lady Wolverines! Madeline Jelley scored the…
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