Walton Tribune Sports

01/12/2021

The Tribune is proud to announce its 2020 All-County football team, led by Player of the Year, Mason Byron, and Coach of the Year, Shane Davis.

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01/12/2021

Johnson: Ready for GWA/LCA rivalry to heat up

"For just the fourth time in the history of the two local private institutions, GWA and LCA met on the basketball court," — David Johnson.

For a true rivalry to exist between schools, there has to be a certain level of competition. In other words, there needs to be an expectation that either team could

01/12/2021

Basketball round-up: Bolden leads Loganville past North Forsyth

Loganville sweeps North Forsyth while GWA's boys get a big win over Athens Academy.

LOGANVILLE — In a matchup of two high school girls basketball teams ranked in their respective classes, host Loganville prevailed 43-26 over North Forsyth on Jan. 6.

01/12/2021

Boys basketball: Redskins beginning to jell on the court

Social Circle’s young team is heating up as region play starts.

Social Circle’s young team is heating up as region play starts.

01/12/2021

Football: Locals flood 8-AAAAA team

Total of 26 local football players were named All-Region between first, second teams and honorable mention in Region 8-AAAAA.

Total of 26 local football players were named All-Region between first, second teams and honorable mention in Region 8-AAAAA.

01/12/2021

Football: 5 ’Skins earn All-Region

ICYMI: Coaches of Region 8-A Public took note of Social Circle's success this season.

Coaches of Region 8-A Public took note of Social

01/12/2021

Football: Byron leads way on 8-AAA All-Region

Monroe puts seven players on first and second teams for Region 8-AAA.

Monroe puts seven players on first and second teams for Region 8-AAA.

01/12/2021

Bridges: Rest in peace to the great ‘Knucksie’

"The recent passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro brought back a ton of childhood memories including those on the recreation ballfield," — Chris Bridges

The recent passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro brought back a ton of childhood memories including those on the recreation ballfield.

01/12/2021

Basketball: Season of moderate change

ICYMI: Elimination of jump ball, shaking hands among state guidelines for 2020-21 basketball season.

Elimination of jump ball, shaking hands among state guidelines for 2020-21 basketball season.

12/30/2020

Year in review: COVID-19 had a massive impact on 2020

The novel coronavirus made this year unlike anything we’ve ever seen.

The novel coronavirus made this year unlike anything we’ve ever seen.

12/30/2020

Year in review: End of an era for Walton Co. government

Little decides against seeking a sixth term as Board of Commission chair.

Little decides against seeking a sixth term as Board of Commission chair.

12/30/2020

Year in review: 2020 brings upheaval to court system

Normally a model of stability, the Alcovy Judicial Circuit was shaken up this year.

Normally a model of stability, the Alcovy Judicial Circuit was shaken up this year.

12/30/2020

Year in review: Walton County put in political spotlight

Georgia, and by extension Walton County, became a battle ground in 2020.

Georgia, and by extension Walton County, became a battle ground in 2020.

12/30/2020

Top 10 sports stories of 2020: Whirlwind year

COVID-19 topped the list of major stories, but there was plenty more that went on in 2020.

COVID-19 topped the list of major stories, but there was plenty more that went on in 2020.

12/30/2020

Johnson: My best prep sports moments of 2020

"The end is near. No, not the world as we know it. We’re told that only God knows that date.

Rather, in a few days, 2020 will make its exit, and good riddance," — David Johnson.

The end is near. No, not the world as we know it. We’re told that only God knows that date.

12/26/2020

Bridges: Happy to see a prep tradition continue

"High school football is a tradition which was threatened this current season. Thankfully, most games were played. Let’s hope next fall are all games are played and things are back on a normal path. See you there," — Chris Bridges.

"High school football is a tradition which was threatened this current season. Thankfully, most games were played. Let’s hope next fall are all games are played and things are back

12/26/2020

Boys basketball: Stepping up

A tougher non-region schedule is starting to pay dividends for the Walnut Grove Warriors.

A tougher non-region schedule is starting to pay dividends for the Walnut Grove Warriors

12/26/2020

Girls basketball: Making the needed adjustments

The Walnut Grove Lady Warriors are taking some new challenges in stride

The Walnut Grove Lady Warriors are taking some new challenges in stride

12/23/2020

2020 All-Walton Softball Team: Elite company

George Walton's Taylor Tinsley and Walnut Grove head coach Steven Foster lead The Tribune's 2020 All-County softball team.

George Walton's Taylor Tinsley and Walnut Grove head coach Steven Foster lead The Tribune's 2020 All-County softball team.

12/23/2020

Johnson: Looking back on how my football picks worked out

"Before I’m called on the proverbial carpet, I’d like to take a moment for a self-evaluation. In particular, I’d like to explain those preseason picks I made back in August of how I thought our local teams would fare this season," — David Johnson

For many of us, the time is drawing near for those dreaded year-end appraisals, where we’re either patted on the back or kicked in the rear, or maybe a combination

12/18/2020

Football: Cross leads way

Social Circle’s Logan Cross nabs county passing title while Monroe’s Alan Jones eclipses 1,000-yard mark.

Social Circle’s Logan Cross nabs county passing title while Monroe’s Alan Jones eclipses 1,000-yard mark.

12/18/2020

Fowler: Some folks need to come back to reality

"In 10 years of covering high school sports, I’ve seen my fair share of upset parents lash out on social media. Sometimes their anger is justified, but more times than not the reaction is overboard for why someone is angry." — Brett Fowler

In 10 years of covering high school sports, I’ve seen my fair share of upset parents lash out on social media. Sometimes their anger is justified, but more times than

12/18/2020

Flag football: Lady Warriors’ season ends in Sweet 16

Walnut Grove falls to Greenbrier thanks to trick play.

Walnut Grove falls to Greenbrier thanks to trick play.

12/15/2020

Softball: 7 named All-State

George Walton leads the way with five GACA All-State softball selections.

George Walton leads the way with five GACA All-State softball selections.

12/15/2020

Johnson: A few musings to close out the prep football season

"The weirdest high school football season in state history officially ended in Walton County last Friday with George Walton’s quarterfinal loss to Calvary Day in Savannah," — David Johnson

The weirdest high school football season in state history officially ended in Walton County last Friday with George Walton’s quarterfinal loss to Calvary Day in Savannah. With 2020 behind us,

12/15/2020

Brocker Way

Brocker Way, of Loganville, recently signed a scholarship to continue his baseball career at Walters State Community College in Morristown, Tenn.

Brocker Way, of Loganville, recently signed a scholarship to continue his baseball career at Walters State Community College in Morristown, Tenn. On hand for signing day were, from left, front

12/12/2020

Calvary Day 26, GWA 14: End of the road for the Bulldogs

George Walton Academy staked out an early lead in its quarterfinal game of the state playoffs, but host Calvary Day rallied and advanced with a 26-14 victory Friday.

George Walton Academy staked out an early lead in its quarterfinal game of the state playoffs, but host Calvary Day rallied and advanced with a 26-14 victory Friday.

12/11/2020

Flag football: Warriors win first state playoff game

The Walnut Grove flag football team has advanced to the Sweet 16 of the Class A-5A state high school playoffs.

The Walnut Grove flag football team has advanced to the Sweet 16 of the Class A-5A state high school playoffs.

12/09/2020

Congratulations to Zac Dyer, the Prince Avenue Christian School Player of the Week presented by Britt's and The Walton Tribune.

12/09/2020

Congratulations to Gavin Hall, George Walton Academy’s Player of the Week, presented by The Ellerbee Allstate Agency and The Walton Tribune.

12/08/2020

GWA gets set to make another long road trip this week to face Calvary Day in the Elite 8.

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12/08/2020

George Walton's Taylor Tinsley tops the county in strikeouts an ERA while Walnut Grove's Cassie Boatright reclaims her title of home run champion.

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12/08/2020

Bridges: Shane Davis is perfect coach for GWA

"As I’ve been familiar with Shane Davis for a lot of years, it is no shock that he has guided the Bulldogs to the third round of the GHSA Class A Private state playoffs," — Chris Bridges

The success of the George Walton Academy football team this fall is nothing which surprises me.

12/08/2020

Swimming: Devils post state qualifying times in 1st meet

Both Loganville's boys and girls swim teams have earned spots at the state meet in February.

Both Loganville's boys and girls swim teams have earned spots at the state meet in February.

12/08/2020

Johnson: Dawgs will be good for next few years

"No matter what happens in Savannah Friday night, George Walton Academy has far surpassed expectations for this football season. What’s more, expectations for next fall, if you’re inclined to look ahead, are through the roof," — David Johnson.

No matter what happens in Savannah Friday night, George Walton Academy has far surpassed expectations for this football season. What’s more, expectations for next fall, if you’re inclined to look