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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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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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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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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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To inaugurate my brand new Bluesky account, let my first blue (?) or sky (?) or whatever the hell it's called be a congrats to the Gainesville Times' #HallHoops Players of the Week and Honor Rolls. First up is the girls, led by East Hall's Kaylana Curry.

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Girls Player of the Week: Kaylana Curry makes a strong point at East Hall
Senior guard averaged 17 points. 5.5 assists and 4 steals to help the Lady Vikings win two of their three games last week.
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January 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Big semifinal wins Wedneday set up Round 4 between @CBluff_MBB and @EastHallHoops in Friday's Region 8-3A boys basketball tournament. #HallHoops

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High school basketball: Cherokee Bluff boys start fast, roll past Jefferson in Region 8-3A semifinals
Sixth-ranked Bears slay the 10th-ranked Dragons to earn a showdown with fifth-ranked East Hall in Friday's championship game.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:18 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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Next, last night's scoreboard, which includes big region wins for Cherokee Bluff's boys and girls and Chestatee's girls. #HallHoops

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Basketball scoreboard: Chestatee girls take care of business against Johnson
Cherokee Bluff swept West Hall in Region 8-3A
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January 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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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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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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Next, congrats also to the Gainesville Times' boys Player of the Week and Honor Roll, led by Gainesville's K.J. White. #HallHoops

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Boys Basketball Player of the Week: K.J. White effective in threading the needle for Gainesville
Junior point guard was big for the Red Elephants in two Region 7-5A win, especially a fourth-quarter comeback victory at Seckinger on Friday.
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January 21, 2025 at 9:07 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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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
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Had a late night yesterday, which is why I'm just getting around to yesterday's @gtimessports news. First, congrats to @RedElephant_MBB in claiming their first region title since 2018, thanks to a clutch 4Q from @Charlie_Gersh against Lanier. #HallHoops

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High school basketball: Gainesville boys fends off scrappy Lanier to claim 7-5A championship
Seventh-ranked Red Elephants fight through foul trouble to defeat the Longhorns and claim their first region title since 2018.
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February 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Recapping last night's #HallHoops action, starting with Gainesville's boys locking down one of the top-two seeds in the upcoming Region 7-5A tournament with a win at Roswell.

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High school basketball: Gainesville boys accomplish their mission with win at Roswell
Red Elephants lock down one of the top two seeds in the Region 7-5A tournament with a road with over the Hornets.
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January 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Congrats to the Gainesville Times Girls Basketball Player of the Week, Chestatee F Payton Cable, and the rest of the Girls Honor Roll. #HallHoops

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Girls Player of the Week: Payton Cable turning into a more potent weapon for Chestatee
Senior forward averaged 21.5 points and 9.5 rebounds in two Lady War Eagles wins, including setting single-game career highs in points and 3-pointers in the first victory.
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January 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Meanwhile in Wednesday's girls semifinals, a big fourth-quarter rally propels @CBluff_WBB past Oconee Co. and into Friday's finals. #HallHoops

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High school basketball: Big fourth quarter sends Cherokee Bluff girls past Oconee County in Region 8-3A semis
Tenth-ranked Lady Bears move into Friday's championship game against No. 2 Jefferson.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:21 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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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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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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Congrats also to Cherokee Bluff's girls, who won their first region title in school history, and exorcised a demon (or rather, slayed a dragon) in the process. #HallHoops

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High school basketball: Cherokee Bluff girls start fast, top Jefferson for Region 8-3A championship
Lady Bears await playoff bracket for Class 3A to be released
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February 15, 2025 at 9:14 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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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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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