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  • Thursday, May 9 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-09 23:06:05 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerKyle Carter considers himself a good two-strike hitter."I just had this talk with my coach," said Carter. "He said, 'Why, every time you get up to the plate, do you have two strikes?"Even
    Former LLWS & Columbus High Star Kyle Carter speaks out for the first time since leaving UGA.
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:01 PM EDT2013-05-09 00:01:40 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerGrowing up in Columbus, JT Phillips and Kyle Carter were always swinging for the fence.As 12-year-olds, they rose to stardom after winning the Little League World Series.Five years later,
    Two Former Little League Champs, down to their last strike?
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:24:20 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerThe postseason is a familiar place for Columbus High School Baseball.The Blue Devils have 10 State Titles, 7 State-Runners Up, and 29 Region Titles. The last time they didn't win the
    The postseason is a familiar place for Columbus High School Baseball
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:04:52 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerThe Hardaway Hawks are hungry.After finishing last in the region in 2012, the Hawks have clawed their way back to the top of Region 1-AAAA. Hardaway (21-3, 12-2) won an emotional battle
    The Hardaway Hawks are hungry.
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 9:36 PM EDT2013-05-01 01:36:45 GMT
    Columbus High School Baseball's quest for their 11th State Title, and see why Hardaway Head Baseball Coach Chris Gilstrap gets all choked up when talking the Hawks Region 1-AAAAA Title.
    Columbus High School Baseball's quest for their 11th State Title, and see why Hardaway Head Baseball Coach Chris Gilstrap gets all choked up when talking the Hawks Region 1-AAAAA Title.
  • Monday, April 29 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:10:32 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerSports on Monday, April 29Was this weekend's NFL Draft was the best ever for UGA, Alabama, and the SEC? And see why the Braves' offense isn't as potent as it appears.
    Was this weekend's NFL Draft was the best ever for UGA, Alabama, and the SEC? And see why the Braves' offense isn't as potent as it appears.
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:46:25 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerGlenwood Senior Taylor Davis has worked hard for his 4.1 GPA. But coincidentally, his hard work in the classroom has paid off in other ways."The mental aspect," said Davis. "That's been
    Glenwood Senior Taylor Davis has worked hard for his 4.1 GPA. But coincidentally, his hard work in the classroom has paid off in other ways.
  • Wednesday, April 17 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-04-18 00:27:27 GMT
    Why "A" Day is crucial this year for both Auburn and Alabama, and previewing Russell County Baseball in the State Playoffs.
    Why "A" Day is crucial this year for both Auburn and Alabama, and previewing Russell County Baseball in the State Playoffs.
  • Thursday, April 11 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-04-12 00:04:36 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerAt the start of the season, Pacelli Senior Midfielder Jay Dawahare set a few lofty goals. Setting goals soon turned into making goals."Jay has 9 goals now," said Pacelli Head Soccer
    At the start of the season, Pacelli Senior Midfielder Jay Dawahare set a few lofty goals.
  • Thursday, April 4 2013 9:09 PM EDT2013-04-05 01:09:35 GMT
    The following statement was provided to ESPN TheMagazine on March 29, 2013. Also included below is an open letter to the Auburn Family from Athletics Director Jay Jacobs, which includes key supporting
    Auburn fires back.
  • Thursday, April 4 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-04-05 00:23:19 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerIt's not the first time the 2010 Auburn Football Program has been under fire.But this week yet another report surfacing, this time from former New York Times writer and author of "The
    A New Report Alleges Auburn Football Program Paid Players and Committed Academic Fraud.
  • Thursday, March 21 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-03-22 01:05:50 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerSmiths Station Senior Pitcher Marc Skinner has been on fire as of late. On the mound, he punched 12 strikeouts against Auburn. At the plate, this year he's batting .380 with five doubles,
    Smiths Station Senior Pitcher Marc Skinner has been on fire as of late.
  • Thursday, March 21 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-03-22 00:37:57 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerCentral Softball Player Kaelen Scott is not only one of the best hitters on the team, but also one of the best students in the classroom.
    By Chelsa MessingerCentral Softball Player Kaelen Scott is not only one of the best hitters on the team, but also one of the best students in the classroom.
  • Tuesday, March 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-03-19 22:09:59 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerColumbus High School takes on Central High School, Blue Devils look to avoid going 0-for-2 against teams from Alabama. But the Blue Devils come out swinging. Bottom of the second, Luke
    By Chelsa MessingerColumbus High School takes on Central High School, Blue Devils look to avoid going 0-for-2 against teams from Alabama. But the Blue Devils come out swinging. Bottom of the second, Luke
  • Thursday, March 14 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-03-15 01:15:13 GMT
    By Chelsa Messinger Northside Senior Goalkeeper Rachel Hawk is used to responsibility."I'm the last line of defense," said Hawk. "I have to keep their heads in the game, and also keep my head in the game
    Northside Senior Goalkeeper Rachel Hawk is used to responsibility.
  • Thursday, February 28 2013 9:57 PM EST2013-03-01 02:57:27 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerAthletes Behaving Badly: Are We Part of the Problem?
    Athletes Behaving Badly: Are We Part of the Problem?
  • Friday, February 22 2013 9:03 PM EST2013-02-23 02:03:36 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerTalking to Braves Legend and Hall-of-Famer about his fans, the state of Major League Baseball & Steroids, and the next Braves face of the franchise.
    Talking to Braves Legend and Hall-of-Famer Hank Aaron.
  • Thursday, February 21 2013 7:02 PM EST2013-02-22 00:02:25 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerAfter eight years as Carver High School's Head Football Coach, Dell McGee is leaving Carver for an off-the-field coaching position at Auburn.While at Carver, McGee compiled an 88-18
    Carver High School Head Football Coach Dell McGee is leaving Carver for an off-the-field coaching position at Auburn.
  • Thursday, February 14 2013 6:48 PM EST2013-02-14 23:48:13 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerHockey Players are known as some of the toughest guys around. But what about on Valentine's Day? Some of the Columbus Cottonmouths players talk about their Valentine's plans, and the
    Columbus Cottonmouths talk romance.
  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 8:19 PM EST2013-02-14 01:19:35 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerThe Columbus Cottonmouths are more than halfway through the season, and every team wants to be playing their best brand of hockey late in the year.For instance, last year, the Snakes
    The Columbus Cottonmouths are more than halfway through the season, and every team wants to be playing their best brand of hockey late in the year.
  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 1:43 PM EST2013-02-13 18:43:04 GMT
    Baseball is known as a sport of tradition. For the Rasmus Family, it's just that.Baseball is a Rasmus family tradition. Coach Tony Rasmus is the patriarch of the Rasmus clan. And for 20 years, he has
    Baseball is known as a sport of tradition. For the Rasmus Family, it's just that.Baseball is a Rasmus family tradition.
  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 9:15 PM EST2013-02-07 02:15:05 GMT
    It's National Signing Day! Checking in on some of the local signees and how your favorite SEC schools fared.
    It's National Signing Day! Checking in on some of the local signees and how your favorite SEC schools fared.
  • Monday, February 4 2013 8:59 PM EST2013-02-05 01:59:07 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerSometimes it's not where you are but how far you've come.For Hardaway, cracking the code of a successful defense, has been quite the enigma. But with the help of Junior Anton Mack, it's
    Hardaway Junior Anton Mack is a vital part of an improving Hawks' defense.
  • Thursday, January 31 2013 7:11 PM EST2013-02-01 00:11:37 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerFor Columbus High School Senior Martin Wood, expectations have always been high."High expectations are just something I've grown to live with," said Wood.Whether it's on the baseball
    For Columbus High School Senior Martin Wood, expectations have always been high.
  • Tuesday, January 29 2013 8:57 PM EST2013-01-30 01:57:09 GMT
    Georgia First Sports 1-29-13Could the Falcons be moving away from Atlanta? Columbus State Softball: Defending PBC Champs 7 Underdogs? Plus - CSU Baseball: Underachieving the past few years?
    Georgia First Sports 1-29-13Could the Falcons be moving away from Atlanta? Columbus State Softball: Defending PBC Champs 7 Underdogs? Plus - CSU Baseball: Underachieving the past few years?
  • Thursday, January 17 2013 5:37 PM EST2013-01-17 22:37:56 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerEvery sport has a leadership position. In football, it's usually the Quarterback. In basketball, it's usually the Point Guard. The player who calls the plays, runs the plays, and makes
    Northside Point Guard Marcus Beverly runs the plays and makes the grades.
  • Thursday, December 20 2012 5:46 PM EST2012-12-20 22:46:40 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerAt carver girls basketball practice, you won't see any seniors, and you might not hear much talking. But that doesn't mean there's not any leaders.Junior Kendra Weeks prefers to lead
    By Chelsa MessingerAt carver girls basketball practice, you won't see any seniors, and you might not hear much talking. But that doesn't mean there's not any leaders.Junior Kendra Weeks prefers to lead
  • Monday, November 12 2012 6:40 PM EST2012-11-12 23:40:40 GMT
    BY Chelsa MessingerIn order to become a great three-point shooter, it takes lots of time, lots of practice, lots of repetition. Hardaway High School Senior Jamilia Burgos has done just that. And she's
    In order to become a great three-point shooter, it takes lots of time, lots of practice, lots of repetition. Hardaway High School Senior Jamilia Burgos has done just that.
  • Thursday, November 1 2012 5:18 PM EDT2012-11-01 21:18:03 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerAt Carver High School, there's definitely high expectations for football. But what about academics?Well in the classroom, standards are just as high for Junior Linebacker Tim Whatley.
    At Carver, there's definitely high expectations for football. In the classroom, standards are just as high for Junior Linebacker Tim Whatley.
  • Thursday, October 18 2012 5:35 PM EDT2012-10-18 21:35:07 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerThey say losing isn't really losing if you learn something from it. And for Harris County Football, that's exactly what they're doing."Well you know as a team, and as a coaching staff,
    They say losing isn't really losing if you learn something from it. Harris County Football is doing just that.
  • Thursday, October 18 2012 5:19 PM EDT2012-10-18 21:19:00 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerHarris County Senior Katie Blanchard has only played Volleyball for a few years. However, she's always had the drive to succeed."She has progressed tremendously," said Harris County
    Harris County Senior Katie Blanchard has only played Volleyball for a few years. However, she's always had the drive to succeed.
  • Thursday, October 11 2012 5:21 PM EDT2012-10-11 21:21:23 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerWhen it comes to softball, it's always a plus to have a player that can do it all: pitch, hit, slap, steal. And for Columbus High, that player is Alexis Jones.She's a pitcher, third
    By Chelsa MessingerWhen it comes to softball, it's always a plus to have a player that can do it all: pitch, hit, slap, steal. And for Columbus High, that player is Alexis Jones.She's a pitcher, third
  • Wednesday, September 26 2012 4:24 PM EDT2012-09-26 20:24:46 GMT
    By Chelsa Messinger Kendrick earned their first win of the season over Temple, 34-0.Already up 22-0 at halftime, the Cherokees continued to dominate the rest of the game, forcing 3 fumbles and adding 12
    Kendrick Downs Temple, 34-0
  • Tuesday, September 11 2012 4:59 PM EDT2012-09-11 20:59:55 GMT
    It's been a rough week start for Auburn Quarterback Kiehl Frazier.In Saturday's loss against Mississippi State, Frazier had three interceptions, two fumbles, and zero touchdowns.Frazier is now 0-2 as the
    See Auburn Quarterback Kiehl Frazier's reaction to his rough start.
  • Wednesday, September 5 2012 9:17 PM EDT2012-09-06 01:17:45 GMT
    By Chelsa MessingerNFL season is finally here! And although you might not be able to run a route like AJ Green, or barrel through the endzone like Cam Newton, you can train like them. I'm at Max Fitness
    Train like an NFL Player.
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