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Finally, wins by neighbors Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch highlight Friday's #HallBaseball roundup.

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Baseball scoreboard: Cherokee Bluff finishes strong in win against Wesleyan
Flowery Branch rallied past Peach County
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February 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Congrats to North Hall's junior pitching ace Kaleb Sexton, who recently made a commitment to play his college ball at VMI. #HallBaseball

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High school baseball: North Hall's Kaleb Sexton commits to play college ball at VMI
Junior left-hander finds a college home after a big sophomore season for the Trojans a year ago.
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January 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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ICYMI, here's a look back at Cherokee Bluff's Class 3A state baseball doubleheader sweep of North Hall that propelled the Bears into next week's semifinals against Peach Co. #HallBaseball

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High school baseball state quarterfinals: Experience, fast starts send Cherokee Bluff past North Hall for doubleheader sweep
Bears advance to the Class 3A state semifinals to take on Peach County in a best-of-three series next week in Fort Valley.
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May 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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On to baseball, as the lone remaining #HallBaseball postseason team readies itself for a Class 3A semifinal series against Peach Co. on Tuesday in Ft. Valley. Here are 5 reasons why/how Cherokee bluff has made it this far.

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High school baseball playoffs: Cherokee Bluff putting all the pieces together during another deep postseason run
Here are five reasons why the Bears are still alive in the Class 3A state semifinals, and one step away from a return to the championship series, for the second straight season.
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May 13, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Two more chapters in our "The Time Is Now" series highlighting the top rising senior athletes in Hall County dropped today. Both are multi-sports athletes. First up is North Hall's Smith McGarvey. #HallFootball #HallBaseball

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The Time Is Now: North Hall two-sport standout Smith McGarvey looking to cap off prep career in memorable fashion
This summer, The Times will write feature stories, profiling rising high school senior athletes in Hall County. To submit a story idea, email sports@gainesvilletimes.com.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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The other is former Flowery Branch baseball standout Kaleb Freeman, who has already had a very busy spring following a huge season at Georgia State. And his calendar could be about to get considerably busier in a good way. #HallBaseball

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College baseball: Big 2025 season, potentially bigger future keeping Flowery Branch grad Kaleb Freeman busy this summer
The door has opened for an even brighter future in baseball after an All-American campaign at Georgia State this past spring.
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July 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Also over the weekend, several #HallBaseball standouts were among those honored by the Georgia Dugout Club when its All-State teams for the 2025 season were released.

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High school baseball: Players from schools in Hall County make All-State from Georgia Dugout Club
Cherokee Bluff had three make First-Team All-State.
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July 1, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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Earlier in the week, there was also a "The Time Is Now" profile on Flowery Branch twin baseball standouts Riley and Parker Bourrie. #HallBaseball

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The Time Is Now: Flowery Branch's Bourrie brothers share special bond as two-sport standouts
This summer, The Times will write feature stories, profiling rising high school senior athletes in Hall County. To submit a story idea, email sports@gainesvilletimes.com.
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June 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Meanwhile, I recently spoke with @nthbaseball southpaw sensation @KalebSexton32 about what has already been a big summer as he comes back from an injury that cost him most of his junior season this spring. #HallBaseball #TheTimeIsNow

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The Time Is Now: North Hall’s Kaleb Sexton on pace for big bounce-back on the mound after injury took away his junior season
This summer, The Times will write feature stories, profiling rising high school senior athletes in Hall County. To submit a story idea, email sports@gainesvilletimes.com.
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June 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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The Gainesville Times is bringing back its own postseason recognition process with All-County Teams to highlight the top local prep athletes.

First up for the spring sports is #HallBaseball. Congrats to all the honorees.

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All-County Baseball: Cherokee Bluff's Ethan England, North Hall's Branson Crawford earn top superlatives
Look inside to see who made First Team, Second Team and honorable mention.
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June 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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After a crazy night of baseball (and later in the evening, crazy weather), Cherokee Bluff and Troup gear up for Round 3 Wednesday at noon for all the marbles in the Class 3A state baseball championship series. #HallBaseball

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High school baseball playoffs: Cherokee Bluff splits first two games, takes state finals to deciding Game 3 on Wednesday
Bears need win in the nightcap to stretch series to three games
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May 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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A few things before I take off for Cherokee Bluff's Class 3A state BB finals DH vs. Troup in Rome. First, here's an item on how this series is part of a lifelong journey for Bears 2B/RHP @landonkemp8 and his father, head coach Jeremy Kemp. #HallBaseball

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High school baseball playoffs: Cherokee Bluff's road to its second straight state finals is the long journey for the Kemp family
Head coach Jeremy Kemp and his senior son Landon both cherish getting back to the championship series for the second straight season as the Bears prepare to take on Troup beginning Tuesday in Rome.
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May 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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The Bears will take on the winner of Game 3 between Pickens and Troup Co., which begins in LaGrange in about 90 minutes. The title series begins with a DH next Tuesday at 5 p.m. at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome. #HallBaseball
May 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Congrats in order for @CBBearBaseball, which is back in @officialghsa.bsky.social Class 3A state championship series for the second straight year after a resounding 15-2 win over Peach Co. in Game 3 of their semifinal series. #HallBaseball

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High school baseball playoffs: They're back! Cherokee Bluff earns spot in state finals with a 15-2 win at Peach County
Bears score early and often to advance to the Class 3A state title series to take on the Game 3 winner between Pickens and Troup next week in Rome.
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May 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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In other some #HallBaseball news today, congrats to eight Flowery Branch players named to the All-Region 8-4A team, which was released this afternoon by the region's coaches.

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High school baseball: Eight Flowery Branch players honored on All-Region 8-4A team
Honored Falcons were all major contributors to the team's region runner-up finish and berth in the Class 4A state playoffs.
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May 13, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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In other #HallBaseball news from yesterday, congrats to eight @RedElephantBSBL players who were named to the All-Region 7-5A team.

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High school baseball: Gainesville players selected All-Region in 7-5A
Cohen Miller, Asher Stephens earn First-Team recognition for the Red Elephants
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May 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Meanwhile, the All-#HallBaseball Class 3A state quarterfinals between North Hall and Cherokee Bluff starts today with a 5 p.m. doubleheader at North Hall. Check out what a trio of players from both teams had to say about this high-stakes series.

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High school baseball: Players on both sides share thoughts on All-Hall state quarterfinal matchup
North Hall, Cherokee Bluff will face one another in best-of-three series, starting with doubleheader Wednesday in Gainesville.
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May 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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For fans planning on attending Wednesday's DH in the All-#HallBaseball Class 3A state quarterfinal series between North Hall and Cherokee Bluff at Cottrell Field, here are a few things you might want to know before you go.

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High school baseball playoffs: Here are some things to know for fans planning to attend the North Hall-Cherokee Bluff Class 3A state quarterfinal series
Large, enthusiastic crowd expected when the Trojans and Bears battle for a trip to the state Final Four on Wednesday at Cottrell Field.
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May 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Meanwhile, Cherokee Bluff did its part with a pair of close wins over Northwest Whitfield. #HallBaseball

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High school baseball playoffs: Cherokee Bluff takes down Northwest Whitfield for second-round sweep
Beau Bruns' walk-off RBI single caps 6-5 win in the nightcap, which followed a 6-4 win in Game 1 to send the Bears into the Class 3A state quarterfinals to meet Hall County rival North Hall on May 7 i...
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May 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Speaking of last night's #HallBaseball action, I never did get around to posting our coverage of both second-round sweeps. First, @nthbaseball put Game 1 away early, but had to come up clutch late in the nightcap to sweep away Heritage-Catoosa.

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CLEAN SWEEP! North Hall takes two from Heritage-Catoosa, advances to baseball state quarterfinals
Inside the story is a photo gallery from Game 1 of the second-round playoff series in Gainesville
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May 3, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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After last night's second-round sweeps, North Hall and Cherokee Bluff prepare to continue their diamond rivalry in next week's @OfficialGHSA Class 3A state semifinals. Should be an insane atmosphere at Cottrell Field #HallBaseball

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High school baseball playoffs: North Hall, Cherokee Bluff looking forward to resuming their rivalry in a playoff atmosphere
Bears, Trojans renew acquaintances in the postseason for the first time when they square off in the Class 3A state quarterfinal series, which begins with a doubleheader Wednesday at Cottrell Field.
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May 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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Flowery Branch gave a great effort, but came up just short in Game 3 of its @OfficialGHSA Class 3A state baseball playoff series with Wayne Co. #HallBaseball

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High school baseball playoffs: Flowery Branch falls to Wayne County in thrilling Game 3 pitching duel
Bases-loaded walk with two outs in the bottom of the seventh allows host Yellow Jackets to walk-off with a 1-0 win and end the Falcons' season at 19-13.
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May 1, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Speaking of #HallBaseball, congrats to a number of North Hall and Chestatee players included in the All-Region 6-3A teams when it was released earlier today.

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High school baseball: North Hall dominates All-Region 6-3A teams
Trojans place eight different players on one of the two teams honored by the region's coaches, while Chestatee also had three players selected.
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April 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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As the @officialghsa.bsky.social state baseball playoffs head into the 2nd round, three #HallBaseball teams can look back at some decisions that helped them get there, and whether they can continue that momentum this week.

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High school baseball: Tough decision pay off big for Hall's three remaining playoff teams heading into the second round
Important strategy choices prove productive for Cherokee Bluff, Flowery Branch and North Hall in their respective first-round victories.
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April 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Meanwhile, Cherokee Bluff also swept its 1st round DH. The Bears had to work a little harder for it, but came up big in multiple clutch moments. #HallBaseball

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High school baseball playoffs: Late-inning clutch moments propel Cherokee Bluff to first-round sweep of Lumpkin County
Bears get the big hits and outs when they needed to in sweeping the Indians and earning a Class 3A state second round series on the road at Northwest Whitfield.
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April 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM