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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. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

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 www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Finally, looking ahead to the fall, here are 10 of the top returning #HallFootball players for the 2025 season following the recent conclusion of spring practice. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footb...

In other current events, North Hall (girls team and boys individual Tyler Matson) and Cherokee Bluff girls individual Alisa Pressley are in prime position heading into today's final round of the Class 3A state golf tournament in LaGrange. #HallGolf www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/golf/...

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 www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Congrats to Johnson's boys soccer team on claiming its 3rd state title in the last 4 seasons and 4th in the last 7 with a win over NW Whitfield in the Class 3A championship match last night. #HallFutbol www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/socce...

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 www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Finally, some #HallFootball news, as a top soon-to-be graduating North Hall senior, Charlie House, has found a college home. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/footb...

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. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

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. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

I'm WAY behind in posting this (busy weekend), but before we get into the coverage Johnson's boys soccer heading back to the state finals Wednesday for a 4th straight year on our website tomorrow, a look back at Friday's semis win over Oconee Co. #HallFutbol www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/socce...

In other #HallBaseball news from yesterday, congrats to eight @RedElephantBSBL players who were named to the All-Region 7-5A team. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

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 www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

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. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

ICYMI late last night, just over 24 hours after completing a 2nd-round win, Johnson's boys soccer team put together a strong 2nd half to down Chestatee and move into the Class 3A state semis. #HallFutbol www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/socce...

Next, Cherokee Bluff's boys tennis team is headed to the Class 3A semifinals after sweeping past West Laurens in the quarters on Monday. #HallTennis www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/tenni...

A busy Monday for Hall Co. spring HS sports. First, Johnson's boys were finally were able to complete its weather-delayed Class 3A state soccer playoff game from Friday with a win over Calhoun to set up an all #HallFutbol quarterfinal against Chestatee. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/socce...

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. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Meanwhile, @LALionAthletics' boys take down Loganville Christian in double OT. #HallFutbol www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/socce...

From the diamond, we move on to the #HallFutbol playoff pitch. @ChestateeSports maybe sets up one half of another all-Hall quarterfinal, but will have to wait until @JKBoyssoccer finishes its game tomorrow, while @WestHallSoccer suffers an OT heartbreaker. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/socce...

Meanwhile, Cherokee Bluff did its part with a pair of close wins over Northwest Whitfield. #HallBaseball www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

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. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/high-...

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 www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Congrats to Cherokee Bluff girls golf standout Alisa Pressley on finding a college home in the Sun Belt Conference. #HallGolf www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/golf/...

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 www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

With 1 of the 2 Cherokee Bluff soccer teams (the girls) he coaches taking on NW Whitfield tomorrow in the @officialghsa.bsky.social Class 3A state playoffs, get to know Heath Padgett, an important figure on the #HallFutbol scene for more than 25 years. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/socce...

Likewise, congrats to all the Johnson, North Hall and Chestatee players included on the All-Region 6-3A girls soccer teams. #HallFutbol www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/socce...

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. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

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. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Finally, Gainesville's boys and girls pulled off the same feat in the Region 7-5A meet, which wrapped up Friday. #HallTFXC www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/runni...

Next up, track and field. North Hall swept to both the boys and girls team titles with numerous individual champions in the Region 6-3A meet that ended Thursday. #HallTFXC www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/runni...

Moving onto soccer, the Johnson and Chestatee boys were both victorious in their 1st round matches last night. #HallFutbol www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/socce...

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 www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Wrapping up plenty of HS postseason sports from Friday night, starting with the 1st round of the @officialghsa.bsky.social Class 3A state baseball playoffs. First, North Hall rolled past Richmond Academy for a DH sweep at Cottrell Field. #HallBaseball www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Flowery Branch rallies for dramatic extra-inning win to earn sweep of Jones County in an opening-round Class 4A state baseball series. #HallBaseball www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

While Mother Nature rained on the parade a bit, Flowery Branch still gets an impressive win in Game 1 of their first-round Class 4A state baseball playoff series with Jones Co. #HallBaseball www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

@OfficialGHSA Class 4A state baseball playoff score: @Branch_Baseball 7, Jones Co. 3, Game 1 FINAL (6 innings). Falcons take a 1-0 lead in the Best of 3 series in a game shortened by first lightning, then rain. Game 2 set for tomorrow at 4 p.m., weather permitting. #HallBaseball

With the @OfficialGHSA state baseball playoffs getting underway tomorrow, here's a brief look at all five #HallBaseball who will be participating in opening-round series this week. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Finally, El Clasico live up to the billing as Johnson outlasted Gainesville on penalty kicks. #HallFutbol www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/socce...

ICYMI, there were a couple of dramatic moments around the Hall Co. HS sports scene last night. First @Branch_Baseball swept Walnut Grove in a Region 8-4A DH to earn a 1st-round home playoff series, including a no-hitter by Javy Ojeda in Game 1. #HallBaseball www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Don't look now folks, but Chan Brown has Gainesville playing some REALLY good ball right now after the Red Elephants took down No. 5 Seckinger for the second time this week for their sixth win in the last seven games. #HallBaseball www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

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. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baske...

Another key win by @nthbaseball highlights the rest of the the reported #HallBaseball scores from last night. www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...

Taking a look back at yesterday's news, starting with a big win for Cherokee Bluff in its key Region 8-3A baseball series against Jefferson. #HallBaseball www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/baseb...