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Historic first-ever girls’ flag football game; learning experience
With only 7 seconds left in the game, down 14 – 7, as Prospect Girls’ Flag Football toed the red zone in a last push to tie their opening game against the King College Prep Jaguars, junior Quarterback Libby McDonaugh spiked the football, throwing away a down. This play culminated a previous minute of commotion as coaches and fans yelled toward the refs to stop the clock.
Soccer Game Recap: Columbia Academy Comes Up Short
Columbia Academy lost against Culleoka back in September of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Columbia Academy Bulldogs came up short against the Culleoka Warriors, falling 6-2. The loss was the Bulldogs' first of the season. Having lost for the first time this...
Beyond the Lights: Athens - Episode 2
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Beyond the Lights: Athens will document the Athens High School football team during the 2024 season. New episodes stream at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and will also be available on-demand. The second episode of Beyond the Lights: Athens introduces you to the matriarch of the team and...
How a local football team is combatting high temperatures
ATHENS, Ala. — While student athletes aren't full time employees, consistency is key for the Athens High School Football team. With North Alabama seeing triple digit temperatures, the golden eagles are getting creative to combat the heat. "I like to drink a lot of water," said Cornerback Jaxon Unger....
Football Game Preview: Athens Plays at Home
Athens is 3-0 against Buckhorn since November of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Athens Golden Eagles will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Buckhorn Bucks at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
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