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Finally from Tuesday, @CBluff_WBB senior guard and @gtimessports 2025 #HallHoops Girls Player of the Year @Clairecarlson03 decided on where she will continue her career at on the next level.

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High school basketball: Cherokee Bluff's Claire Carlson gives college commitment to this Division-II program
Carlson earned Times Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2025 for her role in claiming Class 3A state championship.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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Next up, two Gainesville boys basketball rising seniors, Charlie Gersmehl and Quintin Mansfield, announced their college commitments to Division I programs. #HallHoops

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High school basketball: Gainesville's Gersmehl, Mansfield commit to play at Division-I programs
Both played a major part in Red Elephants winning Region 7-5A championship in 2025
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July 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Finally, the latest installment of the Gainesville Times' summer #TheTimeIsNow series highlighting some of the top rising senior athletes in Hall Co. looks at Lakeview Academy 2-sport standout Kyari Burch. #HallFootball #HallHoops

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The Time Is Now: Lakeview Academy's Kyari Burch flourishes with athletic prowess, stellar leadership traits
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 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Meanwhile, Cherokee Bluff girls soccer/basketball standout Bristol Kersh added yet another honor to her list of accolades from the 2024-25 school year last week. #HallFutbol #HallHoops

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High schools: Cherokee Bluff's Bristol Kersh adds another statewide honor for 2024-25
Lady Bears soccer, basketball standout adds Female Athlete of the Year award from itgnext.com to her long list of accolades from her recently-completed sophomore school year.
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July 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Catching up on news and features from this week, starting with a look at the evolution of the career of Cherokee Bluff girls basketball standout Claire Carlson. #HallHoops

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The Time Is Now: Cherokee Bluff's Claire Carlson has grown into leadership role for defending state champions
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 5:45 PM
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Looking back to the weekend, congratulations are in order for a pair of former #HallHoops coaching legends, who were members of the second induction class of the @GAcoaches' Hall of Fame.

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High school basketball: Seth Vining, Manson Hill add to list of recent accolades with GBCA Hall of Fame inductions
Legendary coaches were both part of the second class of inductees to the Georgia Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame last weekend.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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North Hall senior Micah Jimerson has given more to both the Trojans' baseball and basketball teams this school year by giving "less" of himself (in the literal sense). #HallBaseball #HallHoops

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Less has meant more for North Hall multi-sport standout Micah Jimerson
Making changes in his conditioning and diet to drop 28 pounds since last summer has paid big dividends for the 6-foot senior and both the Trojans' baseball and basketball teams.
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March 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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REALLY cool moment from last night. Unbeknownst to Cherokee Bluff girls basketball coach Kassie Scott‘s mother and sister flew in from out of state to see the Lady Bears’ Class 3A state championship win over Baldwin, and then surprised her to help celebrate. #HallHoops
March 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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In addition to the on-court performance, a family-like bond played a very big role in the Cherokee Bluff girls basketball team's historic Class 3A state title. #HallHoops

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High school basketball: Family atmosphere makes state title even more satisfying for Cherokee Bluff's girls
Strong bond helps fuel comeback that secured the Lady Bears' historic championship.
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March 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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ICYMI last night, congrats to Cherokee Bluff's girls basketball team on the program's first state championship with a clutch win over Baldwin in the @officialghsa.bsky.social's Class 3A title game. #HallHoops

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They're No. 1! Cherokee Bluff girls claim Class 3A basketball state championship
Lady Bears rallied from behind for thrilling win against Baldwin in Macon
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March 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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The rise of Cherokee Bluff girls basketball team into a Class 3A state finalist has been a steady one since the school opened in 2018, but has really accelerated the past 2 years. Head Coach Kassie Scott and junior Audrey Graham reflect on how. #HallHoops

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High school basketball playoffs: Continuity, confidence are big keys for the Cherokee Bluff girls' rapid rise under coach Kassie Scott
Lady Bears' have accelerated a steady rise under their second year coach, culminating in a match up with defending Class 4A state champion Baldwin in this year's Class 3A title game Wednesday in Macon...
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March 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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@LALionAthletics' girls basketball team reflects on their second straight @giaasports Class 3A state championship. #HallHoops

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High school basketball: Lakeview Academy girls celebrate their legacy after championship repeat
Second-straight GIAA Class 3A state title proves even more satisfying for the Lady Lions.
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March 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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A few hours later in Columbus, Lakeview Academy played with a purpose, and saw that purpose through by claiming its second straight GIAA Class 3A state girls title with a big win over John Milledge Academy. #HallHoops

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High school basketball playoffs: Lakeview Academy girls double down with second-straight state title!
Lady Lions repeat as GIAA Class 3A state champions with a resounding win over John Milledge Academy on Friday in Columbus.
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March 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Friday was a great day for a pair of #HallHoops girls teams. First in Ft. Valley, Bristol Kersh beat the buzzer with runner in the lane to lift Cherokee Bluff into the GHSA Class 3A state finals with a win over Jenkins in the semis.

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High school basketball playoffs: Cherokee Bluff's Kersh sinks buzzer-beater, advance to Class 3A state finals!
Lady Bears advance to basketball state finals for first time in school history
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March 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Oh, and I almost forgot. We're awaiting a final score, as
Lakeview Academy's boys were in action (and might still be) this afternoon in their GIAA Class 3A quarterfinal game against Westminster-Augusta. #HallHoops
February 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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An hour before the LCA Lightning tip off, East Hall
will take attempt to earn its way into the Class 3A boys quarterfinals by taking on Cross Creek at Seth Vining Gym after an emotional 1st round win Tuesday. #HallHoops

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High school basketball playoffs: Motivated East Hall boys dominate North Hall in first round of state
Vikings put on sterling performance for friend, teammate Chasen Jones who was injured in serious car accident Saturday night.
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February 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Three more #HallHoops team are in action this evening. Lanier Christian's boys will play Creekside Christian for the GAPPS Class 2A title tonight in Barnesville after beating Young America Christian on Thursday. #HallHoops

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High school basketball scoreboard: Lanier Christian boys beat Young Americans Christian in GAPPS state semifinals
Up next, Lightning will face Creekside Christian in the Class 2A state finals
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February 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Next are the Lakeview Academy girls, whose quest to defend last year's GIAA Class 3A state title are still alive, as they head back to the Final Four. #HallHoops

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High school basketball playoffs: Lakeview Academy girls roll to victory in GIAA state quarterfinals
Up next, the Lady Lions will play in the state semifinals on Wednesday at Columbus State University
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February 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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A little late on this Saturday, but congrats to a handful of #HallHoops teams from last night, starting with Cherokee Bluff's girls, who are headed to the state quarterfinals for the first time in school history.

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High school basketball playoffs: Cherokee Bluff girls shake off slow start, beat Dougherty comfortably in second round of state
Up next, the Lady Bears will host Northwest Whitfield/Monroe-Albany winner in the state quarterfinals on Tuesday.
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February 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Two #HallHoops teams will be underway in the GHSA state basketball tournament shortly. Several other will be by the end of the week. Here are five things to watch during #FebruaryFrenzy.

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High school basketball: Five things to watch in the first round of the state tournament
Boys and girls teams from four Hall County's GHSA teams and two local private schools will be in postseason action this week.
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February 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Congrats also to the Gainesville Times' Girls Basketball Player of the Week, Cherokee Bluff junior guard
Claire Carlson, and the rest of the Girls Honor Roll. #HallHoops

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Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Claire Carlson comes through at the right time during Cherokee Bluff's region tournament run
Junior guard averaged 19.7 points and 5.0 rebounds to help the eighth-ranked Lady Bears to the Region 8-3A tournament championship, their first region title in school history.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Congrats to The Gainesville Times' Boys Basketball Player of the Week, Gainesville junior forward Charlie Gersmehl, and the rest of the Boys Honor Roll. #HallHoops

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Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Timing was everything for Charlie Gersmehl and Gainesville in Region 7-5A triumph
Junior forward's big second halves in both games last week set the stage for the seventh-ranked Red Elephants' first region tournament title since 2018.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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Finally in #HallHoops action, Lanier Christian's boys advanced in the GAPPS state tournament.

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Basketball scoreboard: Lanier Christian boys take down Cherokee Christian to advance in GAPPS playoffs
Lightning had four scorers in double digits to move on to state semifinals
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February 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Meanwhile, Lakeview Academy's boys got in on the act by winning its GIAA District title last night. #HallHoops

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High school basketball: Lakeview Academy boys start fast, top Athens Christian for district championship
Senior Brock Graham had the hot hand for the Lions, hitting eight 3-pointers and scoring 25 points
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February 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Meanwhile, Cherokee Bluff's boys made it a double for the school in winning the Region 8-3A title. #HallHoops

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High school basketball: Cherokee Bluff boys race past East Hall in second half for 8-3A championship
Bears await playoff bracket for Class 3A to be released
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February 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM