NGR Thanksgiving Classic notebook

NGR Thanksgiving Classic notebook

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Winder, GA – Just before families gathered together several teams came together for the NGR Thanksgiving Classic at Winder-Barrow High School. This event had some strong boys and girls matchups. There were strong team and individual performances to help get everyone into the festive mood of the holidays ahead. Here are the things we saw on […]

Battle of the Mountain Top notebook

Battle of the Mountain Top notebook

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Mount Airy, GA – The inaugural title event, the Battle of the Mountain Top, which is part of the North Georgia High School Showcase series, took place at Habersham Central High. There was girl’s and boy’s game where there were impressive team performances, along with individual accomplishments. Here are a few things and individuals that were […]

Lions don’t sweat victory after the third quarter

Lions don’t sweat victory after the third quarter

Mount Airy, GA – The Lakeview Academy girl’s basketball team’s explosive third quarter helped secure a 53-35 win over Morgan County in the Battle of the Moutain Top presented by the North Georgia High School Showcase. Leading the surge for the Lions were Taliah Gaithers and Dynesty Putman. The duo combined for 35 points. Gaithers finished with 18 points, nine […]

Morgan County boys pick up the win late

Morgan County boys pick up the win late

Mount Airy, GA – Morgan County keeps its poise for a close win. The Bulldogs (2-0) used an offensive surge and defensive stops to hold off Lanier Christian Academy, 65-59, during the Battle of the Mountain Top at Habersham Central High Saturday. Jacoby Simmons led Morgan County with 21 points. His biggest contribution was late in the game going 6-for-8 […]

Things learned from North Georgia Showcase

Things learned from North Georgia Showcase

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Bogart, GA – The annual North Georgia Showcase series started this past weekend, which means it is the start of the high school basketball season across the state. This showcase is one of the more underrated events around. It was not any different this season. There were strong matchups and solid performances in this boys and […]