May 17, 2012
Sports

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...
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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 h...
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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 Shive...
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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 ranke...
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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 Lad...
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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...
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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 th...
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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....
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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 Fann...
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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...
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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 e...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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-co...
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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 ...
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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 (...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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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