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Houston County’s Malik Gillespie erupts for 27-point first half in Day 1 nightcap of Cliff Hutto Memorial Bear Brawl

WARNER ROBINS — Houston County (5-2) ended Day 1 of the Cliff Hutto Memorial Bear Brawl with a bang as senior Malik Gillespie erupted for 30 points, 27 in the first half, in a 70-43 victory over Peach County (5-4).

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Lady Bears fall to Peach County despite resurgent second-half effort

WARNER ROBINS — In a rematch from Dec. 5, the Peach County Lady Trojans (2-5) beat Houston County (0-9) 41-28 despite a second-half surge by the Lady Bears.

“We got to be tougher”: Long County lives in the paint to down Veterans in first boys game of Cliff Hutto Memorial Bear Brawl

WARNER ROBINS —  Nothing came easily for Veterans (5-4) in their 67-46 loss to Long County (6-1) on Day 1 of the Cliff Hutto Memorial Bear Brawl.

Three Lady Warhawks help anchor win over Worth County on Day 1 of Bear Brawl

Veterans got their first dominating win of the season on Friday in a 65-26 final over Worth County. Several Lady ‘Hawks made big contributions.

Lady Warhawks dominate Worth County to open up annual Cliff Hutto Memorial Bear Brawl

Veterans (2-6) did nothing short of dominate the visiting Worth County Lady Rams (2-4) on Friday to open up the annual Cliff Hutto Memorial Bear Brawl at Houston County High School in a 65-26 final.

Three Veterans softball players selected to Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State teams

Softball season may be over, but that doesn’t mean the accolades are done rolling in for a few players at Veterans High School.

Lady Eagles still finding their way in the early season, embracing defensive culture in 6-1 start

Behind the Northside girls’ 6-1 start, their first in four years, is an improved defense that’s held opponents to 20 points or less three times so far.

Northside freshmen earning playing time as coach Buck Harris searches for buy-in from team

Northside boys head coach Buck Harris praised his team’s defensive potential after their home win against Rutland on Tuesday, but also said there’s a need for more buy-in on defense.

Northside routes Rutland at home behind defense and team-high 18 points from Elijah Patmon

Northside (5-2) never trailed in their 79-47 rout of the Rutland Hurricanes (1-8), marking the Eagles’ best start through seven games since the 2020 season.

Northside girls 6-1 for first time since 2021 with 59-point win over Rutland

The Northside Lady Eagles are 6-1 for the first time since 2021 as they continue to turn the program around under head coach ChoRhonda Gwaltney-Harris.

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