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Battle of the States: Day Two Results

Posted on December 27, 2019 by blitzsportsga Leave a comment

After a thrilling opening day of games in the 26th annual Battle of the States Tournament in Hiawassee, day two saw many local squads playing for a chance to reach the Finals of the tourney. GIRLS Lumpkin County After falling to Murphy (NC) in OT on day one, the girls bounced back with a convincing 59-30 win over Walhalla (SC).

Battle of the States: Day One Results

Posted on December 26, 2019 by blitzsportsga Leave a comment

In what is typically one of the most highly-anticipated basketball tournaments in Northeast Georgia around Christmas time, the Battle of the States Tournament held annually (26th edition in 2019) in Hiawassee had some thrillers in day one. Lumpkin, Union, and Towns are all involved in the tournament this year. On the girls side, Union advanced to the Semifinals, while Lumpkin,

Rabun’s Stockton & Hicks, Union’s Drake & Mancuso tabbed All-State 2A

Posted on December 19, 2019 by blitzsportsga Leave a comment

Recruit Georgia named its 2019 All-State team for Class 2A, and Rabun and Union had players make the distinction. Rabun sophomore QB Gunner Stockton led the way as the All-State QB, while senior teammate WR Braxton Hicks (UGA Commit) was All-State at WR. Union County netted a pair, with senior WR Sawyer Drake being named All-State, and senior DB John