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Lady Eagles over come first-half handicap, beat Houston County 56-18

It’s well documented that Northside (16-10) has a turnover problem, and while it usually hampers their efforts to a great degree, it’s never looked as bad as the first half of their Region 2-5A play-in game against Houston County (0-24).

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Veterans ends Thomas County Central’s season, advances to region semifinals

It’s never an easy game when Veterans (12-14) and Thomas County Central (12-12) play, and Tuesday’s Region 2-5A play-in matchup was no different.

Lady Warhawks top Thomas County Central in Region 2-5A play-in to keep season alive

It was anybody’s game in the final minutes of the Region 2-5A play-in opener, a scrappy contest between Veterans (9-16) and Thomas County Central (10-13).

Houston County’s Tyson Ganas embracing full-time starter role, young pitcher joins rotation

Houston County had a big void on the mound left by graduation, but Tyson Ganas is ready to answer the call.

Houston County blanks Warner Robins 15-0 in season opener

Houston County (1-0) head coach Matt Hopkins will take a 15-0 win on opening night, or any night of the season for that matter.

Basketball Roundup: Last week of the regular season behind all 12 Houston County teams

The regular season for both GHSA and GIAA basketball is over, and now all Houston County teams will look toward the postseason starting with region tournaments.

Houston County beats Coffee to clinch one seed in Region 2-5A tournament

What was a close game in the first half exploded in the second as Houston County (17-6, 8-1 Region 2-5A) clinched the top seed in the Region 2-5A tournament with an 85-64 final.

“They’re very special kids”: Lady Bears coach Dani Wright reflects on seniors, turbulent season

Alaina Coley and Sameena Khan were HoCo’s only two seniors celebrated during senior night. Having two seniors not only means you’re an extremely young team, it means there’s only so many places you can look for leadership.

Veterans rocks The Hangar in regular season finale with 72-60 win against Northside

Veterans let any student in the game for a dollar if they were wearing red, white or blue (for obvious reasons). Needless to say the gym was packed for a region and county rivalry game and the regular season finale against Northside (13-11, 2-7 Region 2-5A)

Lady Eagles secure hosting rights to Region 2-5A tournament with 63-41 win at Veterans

Thursday’s make-up game between Northside (14-10, 5-4 Region 2-5A) and Veterans (8-16, 3-7 Region) actually meant something — the chance to host the play-in portion of the Region 2-5A tournament.

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