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High school baseball: Doubleheader split secures playoff spot for West Hall, foils Cherokee Bluff's region-title hopes
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West Hall's Marcus Pugh (3) scores a run against Cherokee Bluff on April 11, 2025 in Oakwood. Picture by Bill Murphy
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Apr 12, 2025, 2:40 AM
Published: Apr 12, 2025, 2:07 AM
Six-run first inning in the nightcap helps the Spartans earn their first state postseason berth in four years, while the Bears fall to second place in Region 8-3A.
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High school baseball: Opportunity slips away from Gainesville as Johns Creek rallies for walk-off win
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Gainesville's C.J. Saudarg makes the tag to pick off Johns Creek's Luke Volpe at first base during their Region 7-5A baseball game April 16, 2025 in Johns Creek. Photo by David Friedlander
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Apr 17, 2025, 3:24 AM
Published: Apr 17, 2025, 3:14 AM
Down to their last out, the host Gladiators rally to overcome the Red Elephants and a strong night from Cohen Miller.
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