Local teams run at Sandy Creek

The local high school cross country teams competed at the Sandy Creek Inviational over the weekend against some of the top programs in the state. Many of the schools ran in the championship division, while McIntosh's boys and several of their girls and the Landmark girls team ran in the varisty division. In the championship boys division, Fayette County placed third overall, due in part to a first place finish from Trey Alverson, while Landmark placed fifth, Starr's Mill placed eighth and Sandy Creek placed 15th. In the championship girls division, Starr's Mill placed sixth, Sandy Creek placed 14th and Fayette County placed 16th overall.

Football season nears end of the first month

The football season is nearing the halfway mark and many teams have a good idea of how their season is going. For the teams who are undefeated; Starr's Mill, Northgate and East Coweta, it is a matter of doing the right thing to keep the winning streaks going, while the teams that are struggling; Fayette County, Landmark Christian and McIntosh, must find a way to get a win.

Fayette County and McIntosh volleyball teams meet again

The McIntosh high school varsity volleyball team had a week of highs and lows last week, as they defeated two excellent teams in the East/West Tournament in Marietta over the weekend, including Marietta High School, ranked number two in the state, and then fell to Fayette County High School in three sets Tuesday evening.

Handcylist enjoys successful season

Several months ago, The Citizen ran a story about Dwayne Sanders, a local man who was beginning to race handcycles. The season is now over and Sanders has gone from a man just getting his bearings in the sport to a force to be reckoned with.

Lightning team returns from Ireland

The Lightning '87 boys soccer team (U-14) toured in Ireland and England over the summer and came within a shoot-out of winning an international tournament.

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