May 25, 2013
Sports

Madalyn Walters signs with the University of Georgia. Front row (from left) mother Karen Walters, Madalyn, father Tom Walters and brother Ross Walters, a freshman at DCHS. Back row, coach Chris Lundy, coach Brian DeRose, DCHS principal Dr. Jute Wilson and coach Arron Haynes.
Walters signs 'historic' scholarship with UGA
It was a “historic moment” for Dawson County High School and the school system when Madalyn Walters signed with the University of Georgia on Feb. 2. Walters has received a full Division I cross-cou...
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Bill Elliott announced at NASCAR Media Day last Thursday that he has teamed up with Walmart and Turner Motorsports to be behind the wheel at the Daytona Coke Zero 400 held in July.
Elliot back behind the wheel in Daytona
Bill Elliott announced at NASCAR Media Day last Thursday that he has teamed up with Walmart and Turner Motorsports to be behind the wheel at the Daytona Coke Zero 400 held in July.
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Dawson County senior Morgan Huber had five points as the Lady Tigers battled Union County.
Panthers claw Lady Tigers
After a slow start, the Dawson County varsity girls caught fire in the second quarter with a 13-4 run to take the lead over host Union County. But a one-point halftime lead wasn't comfortable for D...
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Dawson County’s Bruce Clark overpowers a Fannin County defender to score two of his six points against the Rebels.
Dawson flattens Fannin
A dominating 15-2 run to begin the game meant only one thing to the Dawson County boys basketball squad—it was time to keep the pressure on. The Tigers (14-4) did just that against Fannin County (2...
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Dawson County sophomore Jonathan Sanderson scored five as the Tigers battled state-ranked Rabun County.
The big boys battle
Dawson narrowly loses to Rabun
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Lady Tigers take down Murphy in tournament
Union and Towns get the best of Dawson to finish Battle of the States
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Travis Dawson battled to a runner-up finish in the individual tournament at the Amicalola Classic
Dawson wrestlers win Amicalola Classic
For the first time in nine years, the Dawson County varsity wrestling squad took the top spot in the Amicalola Classic Tournament.
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Dawson County’s Carly Gilreath scored 15 points to go with six assists in the Lady Tiger’s win against Schely County.
Lady Tigers win Christmas Tournament
The Dawson County Lady Tigers beat Schley County and Pacelli to capture the championship trophy in the Pacelli Christmas Tournament in Columbus last week.
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Dawson County’s Tyler Dominy scored 10 points in the Tigers’ victory against Schley County at the Pacelli Christmas Tournament. (Photo/A.J. Puckett)
Tigers improve to 10-1 with tournament wins
Dream season continues for Dawson boys basketball
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Dawson County’s Levi Pressley earned a win against White County as the Tigers overcame the Warriors last week.
Dawson wrestling takes down White County
On a cold night in north Georgia, the old-school rivalries burned bright as Dawson County traveled to Dahlonega to take on Lumpkin County along with White County.
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Dawson boys basketball continues winning ways over Gilmer and Lumpkin
The Dawson County High School boys basketball team tacked on two more wins last week to improve to 8-1.
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Allie Costley scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds in the Lady Tigers’ two games this week. (Photo/A.J. Puckett)
Dawson girls basketball rebounds with win over rival Lumpkin
After a disappointing loss to Gilmer County last week, the Lady Tigers rebounded with a win on Friday against neighboring rival Lumpkin County. The game was close through the first two quarters, bu...
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Dawson County’s Lucas Pain pulls up for a shot in the paint. Pain contributed 37 points in Dawson’s two wins over the weekend.
Tigers pile on the points in 2 straight victories
Triple-digits win over Titans displays Dawson’s offensive firepower
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Dawson County’s James Evans battles an opponent as coaches Arron Haynes (back left) and Noel Poisson shout encouragement
Dawson dominates at Rumble on the Ridge
It was a winning weekend for the Tigers at the Rumble on the Ridge hosted by Fannin County.
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Dawson County’s Carly Gilreath looks for an opening against the defense.
Lady Tigers take 2 of 3
The Dawson County High School girls basketball squad moved to 4-3 after picking up a couple of wins and a loss during a busy week.
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Lucas Pain goes in for the close shot and gets fouled by Gilmer defenders
Tigers roll to 4-0 with two wins
The Dawson County High School Tigers are still undefeated after two solid wins.
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Kim Wallace drives strong to the basket. Wallace added eight points in the Lady Tigers’ win over Gilmer County.
Lady Tigers beat Gilmer, to improve to 2-2
The Lady Tiger basketball team is 2-2 after sound decision over the Lady Cats of Gilmer County.
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Chase Elliott winner of the 2011 Snowball Derby clinches the Tom Dawson trophy tightly as he celebrates his moment with his race team in Victory Lane.
Chase Elliott youngest driver to win Snowball Derby
Chase Elliott has proven once again that he is in it to win it. He was at the Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla., last Sunday to compete in the nation’s most prominent short-track race, The Sn...
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Josh Ramirez, of Riverview Middle School, fights off an opponent. Ramirez won first place in his weight class.
Middle schools wrestle for King of the Mountain
This past Saturday both Dawson Middle and Riverview Middle schools traveled to Towns County to participate in the King of the Mountain Tournament in Towns County.
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Travis Dawson fights for position against a Flowery Branch opponent.
Dawson wrestlers open season with region win
The Dawson County High School wrestling team walked away with a split in its opening match.
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Junior Tyler Dominy takes aim from behind the arc. Dominy led all scorers with 25 points last Thursday night.
Tigers ready after preseason win, 58-41
The Tigers are ready for the 2011-2012 season after a 58-41 win over North Forsyth last Thursday night.
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Senior Morgan Huber puts the pressure on against the North Forsyth guard. Huber scored five points, collected three rebounds and stole the ball six times in the Lady Tigers’ preseason game.
Lady Tigers drop preseason game, 54-51
The Dawson County High School Lady Tigers lost a close one in the preseason scrimmage against North Forsyth High last Thursday night, 54-51.
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Lee Smith, left, and Blake McDaniel chase down a Wildcat.
Tigers prepare for post-season
The Tigers look strong headed into post-season play after a decisive victory over the Rabun County Wildcats. The Tigers picked up their fifth win on the season, 38-7.
Nov 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Runners finish third in region
Both Dawson County High School cross country teams qualified for the upcoming state meet with third place finishes at the region competition.
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Runners prepare for region
Region 8-AA competition comes to a head Thursday as teams head to Oglethorpe High School for the region championship. Dawson County High School cross country coach Brian DeRose is expecting stiff c...
Oct 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Morgan Huber is ready to make a play.
Lady Tigers end playoff run in first round
The Dawson County High School (DCHS) softball team’s season ended last week with a disappointing loss in the opening around of the state playoffs.
Oct 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Quarterback Tyler Dominy makes a toss to running back Will Anglin on the sweep.
Tigers survive late rally for win, improve to 2-1
A 16-point lead at halftime was enough to secure a win for the Dawson County High School football team. The Tigers led Union County 22-6 going in at the half and held on for a 22-19 victory to move...
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Cheerleaders flip into first place
The Dawson County High School competitive cheerleaders took home first place in a meet last Saturday. The team beat out four other teams, including rival Jefferson High School.
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Pitcher Jenna Abbott brings the heat. In the opening two games of the region tournament Abbott held opponents scoreless.
Lady Tigers finish second in region tourney
The 8-AA region softball tournament ended late last week and the Dawson County High School Lady Tigers walked away with a second place finish.
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The Tiger mascot stops to high five a young Dawson County High School Tigers fan.
Tigers falter late, lose to Banks
The Dawson County High School football team dropped to 1-1 in 8-AA North play with its loss to Banks County, 19-14, on Friday night.
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Tigers edge out Fannin County
Both offenses were on display last Friday night as the Dawson County High School Tigers defeated the Fannin County Rebels, 35-30.
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Blistered tire ends Chase Elliott’s day early at Dover
Chase Elliott appeared well on his way to taming the “Monster Mile” on his first try, but just as he was beginning to work his way toward the front he fell victim to a blown tire and slammed the fr...
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DCMS Tigers end season with loss
The Dawson County Middle School Tigers were eliminated from the Mountain League Region tournament with their loss to the Fannin County Rebels, 38-16.
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Middle School Football
Tigers prepare for playoffs The Dawson County Middle School Tigers are preparing for the postseason. The Tigers will be traveling to Fannin County for the first round of the Mountain League Reg...
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DCHS runner Katherine Smith emerges from the woods during a home meet Monday afternoon.
Runners face tough competition
Both Dawson County High School cross country teams were in action over the weekend at Blessed Trinity High School. Six of the top 10 AA schools in the state were at the meet, providing a real test ...
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DCHS quarterback Tyler Dominy looks for a receiver.
Tigers slain by Dragons
DCHS loses 42-14
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