Area Sports

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine basketball team tipped off its season with a scrimmage against Unity Christian on Tuesday, Nov. 16th. The Lady Wolverines will also play in a Thanksgiving tournament at Ridgeland High School on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m., against Coahulla Creek then on Monday, Nov. 22nd…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team traveled to Blue Ridge Friday to face the Fannin County Rebels for the Region 7-AA championship. It was a perfect night for football in a beautiful fall setting and the game didn’t disappoint as the large crowd saw an outstanding football game.…

By ANDREW MINDEMAN Covenant College Covenant women’s soccer senior Kailey Burrell of Trenton was named the USA South Player of the Year. Burrell becomes the first conference player of the year for Covenant women’s soccer since 2006 and the fifth all-time. All awards are voted on by the women’s soccer coach at each institution. The…

Dade County High School’s Boys Cross Country team qualified for the GHSA State Championships. The meet was held this past Friday, Nov. 5 Teams qualify by finishing in the top four of the region and an individual can qualify by finishing in the top six. Teams acquire points for the top five runners. Team points…

The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team traveled to Columbus last week looking to being home a state championship. DCHS made the trip to Columbus for the Elite Eight where the three-day tournament for all eight Georgia High School classifications is held at the same time. It is a big event with all…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team traveled to Calhoun on Friday night to face the winless Gordon Central Warriors in their next to last Region 7-AA game of the year. A win sets up a showdown next week in Blue Ridge for the Region 7-AA title, the Rebels…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team traveled to Blairsville last week for their Elite Eight match up with Union County in the state volleyball tournament. It was a good match up for the Lady Wolverines who were looking to advance to the final four! In the first…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team had a big week last week as the State A/AA Volleyball Tournament got underway. The Lady Wolverines hosted Elite Scholars Academy from Jonesboro on Wednesday, Oct. 20 in the first round of the tournament. The Lady Wolverines were dominate against the…

By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team hosted the Coosa Eagles for their Homecoming match up last Friday night. A win would assure Dade a playoff spot. They are currently third and the top four teams qualify for the state playoffs. A large crowd was on hand to cheer…