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Wednesday, February 19, 2003

Patriots win region championship, Tigers also make states

Sandy Creek boys basketball coach Maurice Triche and his team set some goals at the beginning of the season. The first was to win 18 games and the second was to qualify for the AAAA state basketball tournament. They accomplished both of those goals in the region 4-AAAA tournament. After beating Lithia Springs 52-51 and earning a spot in the region finals against Douglas County, the team altered their goals to include winning a region championship. The Patriots achieved that goal and have amended their goals once again, this time hoping to bring home a state title.

Patriots and Panthers swim well at state meets

The local swim teams competed in the state meet last weekend and represented Fayette County well. in fact, Sandy Creek's Billy Jamerson won the school and the county's first ever individual state championship.

Starr's Mill wrestlers win area championship

If you have followed region 4-AAAAA wrestling this year, you know that Starr's Mill and Fayette County have met several times in hotly contested battles. The area championship, which took place at Fayette County High School, was no different.

Cycle Specialty to host Supercross kickoff party

It's Supercross time again! Round eight of the AMA Supercross Series will take place at the Georgia Dome this Saturday. To help usher in the Supercross excitement, Team ECC Suzuki will be at Cycle Specialty in Fayetteville where a Supercross kickoff party will take place Friday, Feb. 21 from 6-8 p.m.

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