Heard County News
(Athens, GA) - A life-long dream came true Saturday for one of our Braves when upcoming senior Jake Edwards committed to play his college football for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Edwards participated in Coach Mark Richt’s mini camp on Saturday at the University of Georgia athletic complex and impressed the coaches so much they made the 6-foot-4, … [Read more...]
(Franklin) - In conjunction with the Heard High School coaching staff and the Heard County Touchdown Club, Loco Rio restaurant will host a fundraiser this Friday and Saturday to help Brave baseball player, 16-year-old junior Will Hutchins. Hutchins was involved in a serious accident last weekend which as of right now has left him paralyzed from the waist … [Read more...]
To the Heard County community, We have had one of our own involved in terrible accident this past weekend. Junior Will Hutchins was involved in a car wreck which as of right now has left him paralyzed from the waist down. We cannot imagine the emotions that have come with this, not to mention the burden of expenses Will's family is about to endure. Will … [Read more...]
(Franklin) - Heard High School athletes will notice a lot of leadership changes when they head back to school in August. Changes will start at the top where Shane Lasseter will take over the athletic director's job from the retiring Joel Rogers. Rogers held the position for the last 12 years and during that time Brave athletics changed in a lot of ways … [Read more...]
Attention Heard County! The Marching Braves are looking for donations of used instruments that may be collecting dust at home. If you have any donations please contact Mr. Greene at 706-452-1324. Your donation is tax deductible! Thank you for your support. (Image Courtesy of THE WARCRY) … [Read more...]
The Heard Citizen Female Athlete of the Month Award was presented last week during the Bravy Awards ceremony at HCMS to Ms. Jemeka Parks, a junior Heard High School track and field athlete. Jemeka led the Lady Braves at the state track and field finals in Albany scoring points in three different events including third place finishes in the long jump … [Read more...]
Heard Citizen Male Athlete of the Month Award was presented last week during the Bravy Awards ceremony at HCMS to senior Brave runner, Mr. Orlando Burgos. Orlando completed a stellar track and field career at the State Track and Field Finals in Jefferson, GA in early May capturing silver medals in both the 1600 Meter Run and the 3200 Meter Run. Orlando … [Read more...]
(Piedmont, AL) - Heard County's first football coach, Mr. Danny Lee Pounds, age 68, passed away at his home in Piedmont, Alabama on Friday April 26, 2013. Pounds was born February 11, 1945 in Jacksonville, Alabama to the late Alfred and Lula Belle Pounds. A gravesite memorial service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Neal Hill Cemetery in Centre, … [Read more...]
The 1st annual Heard County High School Basketball Camp is committed to helping campers improve their individual basketball skills in all areas of the game, develop individuals athletically, improve leadership and confidence on the court, and knowledge of the game. Campers will work closely with current high school basketball team members, and head coaches … [Read more...]
(Franklin) - A large crowd packed into the Heard County Middle School gymnasium Wednesday night for the second annual Bravy Awards Show sponsored by the middle school athletic program in conjunction with HeardCitizen.com. The unusual award show features nominees from sports throughout the county including the recreation department, the middle school, and … [Read more...]
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