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North Hall grad Nick Nixon conquers barriers of autism, enters national spotlight through love of basketball
Nixon to compete with Hall County Traditional team at next month's Special Olympics USA Games
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North Hall alumnus Nick Nixon, an athlete on the Hall County Traditional basketball team, shoots the ball during a scrimmage game in Gainesville, Friday, June 22, 2018, as they prepare for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. Nixon is part of the team of 10 local players that will be representing Special Olympics Georgia in the national competition. - photo by David Barnes
Sarah Woodall
swoodall@gainesvilletimes.com
Updated: Jun 23, 2018, 11:33 PM
Published: Jun 23, 2018, 11:26 PM
Nixon will be one of 10 Hall County players representing Team Georgia in the upcoming 2018 Special Olympics USA Games from July 1-6 in Seattle.
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Getting To Know: First-year Gainesville baseball coach Chan Brown leading swift improvement in 2025
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Gainesville baseball coach Chan Brown looks on during the Red Elephants' game against Lanier on March 17, 2025 at Ivey-Watson Field in Gainesville. Photo by David Friedlander
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:31 AM
Published: Apr 5, 2025, 12:29 AM
Veteran coach reflects on the Red Elephants recent surge, the culture he is trying to instill in the program and other topics in a one-on-one interview with Times sports staff reporter David Friedlander.
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