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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

by William Bretherton
wbretherton@cherokeetribune.com

February 05, 2012 12:04 AM | 0

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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...

Andrew Torrance, top, was one of Cherokee’s two region champions crowned Saturday, winning by decision over Walton’s Anirudh Ramesh.

Cherokee leads local group
MARIETTA — Cherokee wrestled to expectations in Saturday’s Region 5AAAAA traditional championships, knowing Wheeler, Lassiter and host Walton had more depth in each weight class. That being said...

February 05, 2012 12:02 AM | 0

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Super matchups abound as Pats, Giants take aim
INDIANAPOLIS — MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning — Eli, and Peyton, t...

February 05, 2012 12:01 AM | 0

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Georgia Tech coach Brian Gregory looks on as Boston College’s Matt Humphrey handles the ball. The Yellow Jackets won, finally securing their first win at Philips Arena, their home away from home.

Jackets secure first Philips win
ATLANTA — Finally, after six tries, Georgia Tech coach Brian Gregory has his first victory at Philips Arena. Glen Rice Jr. scored three points in the final minute, Brandon Reed hit a pair of fre...

February 04, 2012 11:52 PM | 0

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Ivan Johnson finished with a double-double — the first of his career — but it wasn’t enough to lead the Hawks to a win against Philadelphia.

Widespread effort leads Philly to dominant win
ATLANTA — Rookie Nikola Vucevic set a career high with 15 points to lead six Philadelphia scorers in double figures and the Sixers dodged back-to-back losses once again by beating the Atlanta Haw...

February 04, 2012 11:47 PM | 0

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Woodstock holds to edge Cherokee

After finishing county sweep, Woodstock girls eye region lead

Georgia Tech ponders penalties

Cycling legend Armstrong avoids charges from feds

Goodell speaks on expansion of TV, not league

Doleman hoping for call from Hall

Old is new as Ihlenburg era begins today

Region traditional meets set for this weekend

Hanson eases into normalcy

Hawks routed by Memphis in return home

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.
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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

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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.
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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

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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.
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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

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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

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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.
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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

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Right now, Jeremy Mims’ focus is on basketball. In the coming weeks, however, he’ll start focusing on his other sport — and a much smaller ball — when he lines up as the Knights’ top tennis player.
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River Ridge boys see gradual growth of tennis program
For River Ridge’s boys tennis team, this year and the next can’t come soon enough. Only in their third year of varsity competition, the Knights are growing up, and they believe that they are ready...

January 27, 2012 12:39 AM | 0

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Creekview girls carve niche in crowded region

Cherokee doesn’t look far for new coach

Former Woodstock star Miller on verge of reaching Super Bowl

Etowah' Donley emerges as leader through hardships on and off playing field

Memory of Dixon honored on court

New honor set for Etowah's old gym

Creekview sweeps Cherokee, Etowah in duals

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