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Representing Cherokee County during Monday’s Bobbie Bailey Awards were, from left, Creekview’s Alyssa Nichelson, Cherokee’s Bree Wells, Etowah’s Payton Donley, Woodstock’s Makensie Block, Sequoyah’s Taylor Roy and River Ridge’s Shannon Driscoll. <Br>Tribune photo by Adam Carrington
Female athletes honored at Bobbie Bailey Awards
KENNESAW — It’s only fitting that the guest speaker Monday night during the 22nd annual Bobbie Bailey Awards at Kennesaw State University is used to being a leader. The six honorees from Cherokee...
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Ivan Johnson
Hawks’ ‘other’ Johnson makes good impression
ATLANTA — Ivan Johnson knows the Hawks are probably his last chance to make a good impression on the NBA. Not many 27-year old rookies get a second chance. So far, so good. After the 6-foot-8, 2...
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The new uniform worn by Chipper Jones was modeled after the same look the team had when Hank Aaron, left, and the Braves arrived in Atlanta. <br>Associated Press photo
Braves’ uniform a tribute to past
ATLANTA — Hank Aaron recognized the look. Just not the feel. The Atlanta Braves unveiled a new alternate home uniform Monday that is based on the attire worn when the team moved from Milwaukee in ...
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With confetti in his hair, Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy during Tuesday’s victory parade. <Br>Associated Press photo
Giants parade through streets
NEW YORK — Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the “Big Blue Apple,” as thou...
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  • Cherokee leads local group
    by Adam Carrington
    acarrington@cherokeetribune.com
    02.05.12 - 12:02 am
  • Super matchups abound as Pats, Giants take aim
    by Barry Wilner
    Associated Press Sports Writer
    02.05.12 - 12:01 am
  • Jackets secure first Philips win
    by George Henry
    Associated Press Sports Writer
    02.04.12 - 11:52 pm
  • Widespread effort leads Philly to dominant win
    by Charles Odum
    Associated Press Sports Writer
    02.04.12 - 11:47 pm
  • Woodstock holds to edge Cherokee
    by William Bretherton
    wbretherton@cherokeetribune.com
    02.04.12 - 02:01 am
  • After finishing county sweep, Woodstock girls eye region lead
    by William Bretherton
    wbretherton@cherokeetribune.com
    02.04.12 - 01:12 am
  • Georgia Tech ponders penalties
    by Charles Odum
    Associated Press Sports Writer
    02.04.12 - 01:11 am
  • Cycling legend Armstrong avoids charges from feds
    by Greg Risling
    Associated Press Sports Writer
    02.04.12 - 01:09 am
  • Goodell speaks on expansion of TV, not league
    by Howard Fendrich
    Associated Press Sports Writer
    02.04.12 - 01:08 am
  • Doleman hoping for call from Hall
    by Barry Wilner
    Associated Press Sports Writer
    02.04.12 - 01:05 am
    • Whether it’s against opposing teams in the gym — or against each other on the driveway at home —Kristian, left, and Austin Graham have long shared a competitive spirit in basketball. That drive has helped the siblings build successful careers as members of the Creekview basektball program.
    Competitive spirit amongst each other helps fuel Grahams’ competitive nature on court
    CANTON — The rivalry between brother and sister is one of the oldest ones going. For Austin and Kristian Graham, both key players on their respective Creekview basketball teams, that’s no differ...
    February 05, 2012 12:04 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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    For Sequoyah wrestler Dylan Hall, the adversity he has faced on the mats is just a small part of what he’s had to face during his young life. Hall said he grew up with an abusive father, and he’s used that as inspiration to become a better person — not only as an athlete, but also as a student and leader. <BR>Tribune photo by Todd Hull
    Upbringing with abusive father sparks Sequoyah’s Hall to become better leader
    A few years ago, Dylan Hall returned home from a tournament exhausted, and decided he’d go to bed. As the then-14-year-old Hall rested, he was suddenly awoken by his father, John William Hall II. ...
    February 03, 2012 01:16 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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    On the same day teammate Devonte Wheaton signed to play football at Georgia Southern, Etowah’s Barrett Burns signed with another Southern Conference power, Appalachian State.  <Br>Tribune photo by Todd Hull
    Top football players sign to set college path
    CANTON — Though nobody from Cherokee County signed with a Football Bowl Subdivision school this year, that’s just fine for Etowah’s Devonte Wheaton and Barrett Burns. Same with Woodstock’s Pryce Wa...
    February 02, 2012 01:21 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    With parents Linas, let, and Asta at her side, Woodstock swimmer Erika Staskevicius celebrated her signing with Georgia Tech. Standing, from left, are Woodstock athletic director Scott Krug, principal Bill Sebring and Chattahoochee Gold club coach Mark Schilling. <Br>Tribune photo by Todd Hull
    Signing day isn’t just about football
    CANTON — While much of the attention on National Signing Day is typically focused on football, there are a number of athletes who may get missed in all of the attention. In Cherokee County, 47 ath...
    February 02, 2012 01:17 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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    01-30-12 --TCT Football Banquet 01-- Front row, from left: Sequoyah s Blake Ingleton, co-offensive player of the year; River Ridge s E.J. Ellis, co-offensive player of the year; Woodstock s Trey Alexander, co-defensive player of the year. Back row, from left: Etowah s Michael McCauley, co-defensive player of the year; Creekview s Riley Davis, player of the year.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan
    Creekview's Davis named Cherokee Gridiron Club Player of the Year.
    CANTON — From the beginning of his senior season to its conclusion, Creekview wide receiver Riley Davis made a huge transition. Originally a home-schooled student who played football for the North...
    January 30, 2012 11:59 PM | 2 2 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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    A life and career dedicated to raising and working with show horses helped bring Canton’s Marvin Ward, center, the honor of being inducted into the United Professional Horsemen’s Association Hall of Fame. <Br>Photo special to the Tribune
    Canton horseman celebrated with induction
    For Marvin Ward, horses are his life. And it’s that devotion that led the 80-year-old Canton resident to being inducted into the United Professional Horsemen’s Association Hall of Fame. “It’s so...
    January 28, 2012 12:56 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • River Ridge boys see gradual growth of tennis program
    by William Bretherton
    wbretherton@cherokeetribune.com
    01.27.12 - 12:39 am
  • Creekview girls carve niche in crowded region
    by William Bretherton
    wbretherton@cherokeetribune.com
    01.25.12 - 11:12 pm
  • Cherokee doesn’t look far for new coach
    by William Bretherton
    wbretherton@cherokeetribune.com
    01.25.12 - 11:10 pm
  • Former Woodstock star Miller on verge of reaching Super Bowl
    by William Bretherton
    wbretherton@cherokeetribune.com
    01.22.12 - 01:20 am
  • Etowah' Donley emerges as leader through hardships on and off playing field
    by William Bretherton
    wbretherton@cherokeetribune.com
    01.21.12 - 01:10 am
  • Memory of Dixon honored on court
    by William Bretherton
    wbretherton@cherokeetribune.com
    01.21.12 - 01:04 am
  • New honor set for Etowah's old gym
    by William Bretherton
    wbretherton@cherokeetribune.com
    01.20.12 - 01:13 am
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