May 20, 2013
Sports

A tough Dawson County defense will look to rebound with a strong showing against Forsyth Central after giving up its first points of the season last week to North Forsyth.
Tigers to tackle Forsyth Central
Dawson County hopes to get back on winning track after falling to North Forsyth
Sep 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dawson County’s Jenna Abbott helped the Lady Tigers in the pitchers’ circle as well as on offense against Banks County as the senior pitched four innings and went 4-4 at the plate.
Lady Tigers ranked No. 5 in state
For the Dawson County varsity softball squad, it isn’t lonely at the top. The Lady Tigers (8-4-1) are moving steadily up the state Top-10 rankings, checking in at No. 5 last week, a three-spot jump...
Sep 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dawson County senior running back Zach Martin (16) blasts through the Lumpkin defense in the first half of the Tigers’ 35-0 victory over the Indians.
Tigers roll past Lumpkin
In a matchup that eventually felt much like the Tigers opening game against East Hall, the Dawson County varsity football squad put on another display of offensive mastery and defensive domination ...
Sep 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Zach Martin (16) congratulates Bruce Clark after the senior snagged an interception in the first half of the Tigers 42-0 victory over East Hall on Friday, Aug. 24.
Dawson dominates
Tigers take control early and score often in 42-0 bruising of East Hall
Aug 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dawson County senior defensive lineman Blake McDaniel hunts down the Towns County quarterback.
Tigers are ready for some football
Dawsonville to host East Hall in home opener for 2012
Aug 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Junior pitcher Martie Rogers competes for Dawson County during a summer league game.
Lady Tigers hope summer efforts equal success
If the Lady Tigers are going to have a strong start in the next couple of weeks, it might be because of what they have already done. Varsity softball season features a notoriously short time betwe...
Aug 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Spencer Davis and team celebrate their first late model victory in Wednesday night’s JEGS Pro Late Model 50 at Gresham Motorsports Park
Davis grabs first pro late model win
When teenager Spencer Davis won the JEGS Pro Late Model 50 on Wednesday night in Jefferson, Gresham Motorsports Park presenter Kevin Beck announced, “There must be something in the water up there ...
Jul 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Members of the Dawson County High School girls basketball team enjoyed attending the Georgia College camp to conclude their summer workouts.
Lady Tigers build skills, chemistry at camp
The Lady Indians ended their summer workouts with some serious competition to test their off-season skills. Two dozen team members represented Dawson County at the Georgia College basketball camp r...
Jul 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chase Elliott was the proven king last Wednesday night when he won the 29th annual World Crown 300 at Gresham Motorsports Park.
Elliott reigns as King at World Crown 300
After a frustrating finish in the NASCAR K & N Pro Series East race held in June at Gresham Motorsports Park (GMP), 16-year-old Chase Elliott came back strong for the track’s 29th annual Commerce C...
Jul 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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At a Tigers’ summer practice, Camron Chester fights through traffic to put up a shot as Stephen Stanfill defends and Cameron Millholland (left) looks on.
Boys basketball holds summer practice
The Dawson County High School boys basketball team has finished up our summer workouts this weekend at Auburn University. We will have played 35 games after playing three games at Auburn. As of pre...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Head coach Arron Haynes explains how to “throw” an opponent as senior Danny Maciolek (black shirt) and junior Zach Guy prepare to demonstrate.
Wrestlers have impact with individual attention
The hot sun found its way through the gymnasium windows and onto the wrestling mat where members of the Dawson County High School wrestling team were busy preparing for a season that begins five mo...
Jun 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sophomore Emily Hunsucker smacks a hit for the Lady Tigers.
Varsity softball competing no matter what the season
The Lady Tigers cheered and encouraged each other like they were in a late-season race for the Region title. But it wasn’t the end of September, it was the lazy days of summer. The Dawson County Hi...
Jun 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jordan Moore (middle) breaks through a crowd of defenders to go up for a shot.
Girls learn to press and run
Lady Tigers practice through summer months
Jun 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dawson County boys basketball head coach Thad Burgess instructs the team in between drills at practice.
Boys basketball hard at work
Team begins to lay foundation for next season
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Stanton Rogers signs with LaGrange College while his family and high school soccer coach watch. Coach Jed Lacey (back row, from left), grandparents Clifford and Martha Allen, and grandparents Jan and Ron Rogers; mother Renee Rogers (front row, from left), father Chad Rogers and sister Sarah Rogers.
Stanton Rogers signs with LaGrange
Stanton Rogers will be a part of LaGrange College’s soccer program for the 2012-2013 season. Rogers—who has been playing soccer since he was in second grade, and played defense on the Dawson County...
May 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Elliott continues winning streak
Chase Elliott continues to dominate the field with his latest win at Five Flags Speedway on May 25. The win marked his third win of his last three races at Five Flags, including the 2011 Snowball D...
May 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Tigers prepare to put their skills to the test in a spring practice scrimmage.
Are you ready for some football?
Dawson County Tigers begin spring practice
May 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dawson County continued to impress last week as the Lady Tigers soccer squad battled its way into the Class AA State Quarterfinals. The team finished the season with a school record 17 victories, including 15 shutouts, and achieved a Top-3 State ranking. For complete details, see page 1B. Pictured: the Lady Tigers celebrate a playoff goal, including (from left) McKay Shively, Brittany Duffy, Brooke Duffy and Carissa Perez.
Dawson soccer girls reach 'Elite Eight'
The Lady Tigers took a record-breaking season to an even higher level last week with a hard-fought victory to reach the State Playoff “Elite Eight.” In a tasty matchup of State Top-10 ranked teams,...
May 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dawson County senior defender Brooke Shively (19) battles the ball away from a Phoenix player in the first half of the Lady Tigers victory over Sonoraville in the first round of the Class AA State Playoffs.
Soccer girls advance to 'Sweet Sixteen'
They were a tense few minutes. But then the Dawson County varsity girls soccer team did what they do best — score goals. The Lady Tigers were hosting Sonoraville High School (Region 7B-AA) on a hot...
May 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Dawson County varsity girls soccer team proudly shows off the Region 8-AA Championship trophy after shutting out North Oconee to win the title.
Lady Tigers shut down Jackson, North Oconee
It took just four minutes. And then an agonizingly long wait to see if the Dawson County varsity girls soccer team would capture its first-ever Region Tournament Championship. Forward McKay Shively...
May 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dawson County High School honored its varsity girls soccer seniors last week. Pictured are(from left) Morgan Collett, Carissa Perez, Emily Stowers, Brooke Shively and Morgan Huber.
Soccer boys, girls advance to state
Nobody likes rain delays. But perhaps the bad weather last week that halted the varsity girls soccer game halfway through the first half was not entirely unwelcome. Dawson County, currently ranked ...
Apr 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Senior Kimberly Wallace soared to victory in the long jump event as Dawson County battled White County and East Hall on Senior Night at DCHS.
Tigers take four wins at track and field meet
In a stadium full of athletes, four competitors from Dawson County High School stood above the rest as the Tigers hosted East Hall and White County last Thursday. Hayden Wilson represented the Lady...
Apr 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bruce Clark received Honorable Mention on the 8-AA All-Area team.
Seven represent on All-Area 8-AA teams
It was a season to remember for the Dawson County varsity basketball program and now the Tigers and Lady Tigers are being recognized as several members of the boys and girls squads were recently na...
Apr 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Brooke Duffy scored after just one and a half minutes to give the Dawson County varsity girls soccer team a 1-0 victory over number-six-ranked Union County.
Girls win Sub-region
With the Sub-region title on the line, the number-four ranked Dawson County varsity girls soccer squad went on the road into a hostile environment and pulled off a huge win last week. Taking on the...
Apr 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Dawson County varsity girls soccer team recently traveled to the Jekyll Island Tournament of Champions.
Varsity girls jump to No. 4 State ranking
The 2012 soccer season keeps getting better and better for the Dawson County High School Lady Tigers. The team jumped from seventh to fourth in the most recent State rankings for Class AA schools. ...
Mar 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Dawson varsity girls soccer squad moved up this week after breaking into the State Top-10 in the No. 9 position a week ago.
Girls soccer moves up to No. 7 state ranking
After earning a state ranking for the first time in school history, the Dawson County varsity girls soccer team wanted to show that it deserved the honor. The Lady Tigers had that chance when Fanni...
Mar 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dawson County's Tyler Dominy battles the Buford defense in the Tigers 42-35 win over the Wolves in the Class-AA "Sweet 16" on Wednesday.
Boys basketball state playoffs: Dawson 42, Buford 35
The competitive atmosphere was unbelievable at Dawson County High School gymnasium as the Tigers shocked Buford 42-35 on Wednesday night. Just as they have done all season, the Dawson varsity boys...
Mar 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dawson head coach Thad Burgess (left) and the Tigers are ready to host Buford tonight in the “Sweet 16” round.
Boys basketball advances to 'Sweet 16'
With a big crowd of supporters cheering them on, the Tigers gutted out a 54-52 win over Calhoun in Dawsonville Saturday night It was the first home State Playoff win for Dawson County, which has ea...
Feb 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dawson County’s Grant Shope enthusiastically hoists the Region 8-AA Championship Trophy after the Tigers won their first Region Title in 43 years with a 51-43 victory over Jefferson on Saturday night.
Dawson County basketball: Region champions
It seemed to happen so fast. The Dawson County boys varsity squad played three games in four days, and only when the dust settled did they realize how significant their accomplishments were. The Ti...
Feb 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lady Tigers senior Kim Wallace escapes with the ball away from a Banks County defender during Dawson’s victory on Senior Night.
Lady Tigers upset Union and Banks
The home crowd was boisterous and the basketball action was blistering as the Dawson County seniors took center stage on Friday night. The Lady Tigers looked strong against Sub-region rival Banks C...
Feb 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Jan 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Jan 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Jan 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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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
Jan 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Jan 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Dec 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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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
Dec 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Dec 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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