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Former Newton student Smith brings bite to UGA cheerleading squad
Posted on May 3, 2010Posted in Sports
Written by Jesse Epps, Sports Editor
She is a rambunctious cheerleading bulldog who frequents “Between the Hedges.” Former Newton High School class of 2007 student Erica Smith was recently announced as the Cheerleader of the Week by Sports Illustrated. Smith... Read more »
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Baseball team starts off season slowly with 14-11 loss
Posted on March 14, 2010Posted in Sports
Written by Jesse Epps, Sports Editor
The Newton High School boys’ baseball team began the season on a sour note by losing to cross-town rivals Eastside Eagles by the score of 14-11. The Rams started off the game slowly by not scoring in the top of the first and... Read more »
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Boys’ basketball squad squeaks by Eastside Eagles in overtime, sweeps season series
Posted on February 1, 2010Posted in Sports
Written by Jesse Epps, Sports Editor
For the 12th time in a row and the tenth under Coach Rick Rasmussen, the Newton Rams boys’ basketball team has defeated cross-town rival Eastside Eagles. Most recently, Newton defeated Eastside in overtime 52-49 at home, after... Read more »
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Boxer Griffin knocking out his competition
Posted on November 10, 2009Posted in Sports
Written by Nikia McCall, Correspondent
Weighting in at 174 pounds and standing 5’8’ tall, senior Marquiss Griffin seems to be the ultimate knock-out threat when it comes to his specialty: boxing. Before Griffin realized he would be so good in boxing, he played... Read more »
Comments: 4 ResponsesNHS junior Nolley running for her life
Posted on November 9, 2009Posted in Sports
Written by Correspondent, Staff Writer
For junior Taviana Nolley, running is her life. She has been running track for four years now and plans to continue running in college at UCLA. “When I ran track in middle school, I just had a good time, but now that I’m... Read more »
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TRACKSTAR: Senior Ransom heads cross-country, track fields
Posted on October 13, 2009Posted in Sports
Written by Jesse Epps, Newton Life Editor
It is rare when one meets a great athlete, even rarer when one attends the same school as him or her. He is a leader on and off the field, a fierce competitor, a dabbler in paintball, and dominant in cross- country and track... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesCross-country topples Heritage, sets sights higher
Posted on October 13, 2009Posted in Sports
Written by Lupita Serrato, Correspondent
As its runners lace up their shoes to take on the course, the cross-country team has success set in mind. For the first time in over a decade, the Rams defeated the reigning champion Heritage at the NewRock Meet on September... Read more »
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