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Braves Win Tournament

December 30, 2008: The Heard County High School boys’ basketball team continued their remarkable season Tuesday night with a 69-57 victory over host Haralson County in the final of the Haralson County Invitational. The win capped off an impressive three victories in four days by the Braves (9-0), who won the annual tournament for the first time since 2001. The Braves took a big lead early against the Rebels (5-9), ending the first quarter with an 18-9 lead. However, the Rebels fought back and trailed by only two heading into the fourth quarter. The Braves pulled away in the end, outscoring the Rebels 24-14 in the final period. The Braves were led by tournament MVP Santez Emory, who finished with a game high 18 points in the game. Sophomore Martez Winston was named to the All-Tournament Team after contributing 11 points and several key assists.

During the tournament, the Braves were forced to play a tough AAAA Villa Rica team and an unknown out-of-state opponent in Heflin High School (Alabama). The Braves defeated Villa Rica in the opening game of the tournament by a score of 59-47. The Braves then returned Monday evening and defeated Heflin by a score of 82-71. Head coach Paul Brewer sees the tournament victory as a part of the big picture. “For us and our youth to have won seven road games already is a big deal,” claimed Brewer. “We need to really get back to practice and get ready for the grind now.”

Heard County Booster Club Gun Drawing -
Final Winners

Thanks to all who bought tickets for the 27 Gun Drawing.
Over 500 tickets were sold for this fundraiser!
New winners will be drawn each day and posted on the website.

Winners are:

Gun 1: Doug Griffin - Ticket #531 - Remington 700 SPS Buckmaster 7 mm 08 (12/1/08)
Gun 2: William Sheppard - Ticket #307 - Benelli Nova Black Synthetic 12 ga (12/1/08)
Gun 3: Ricky Spriggs - Ticket #229 - Remington 597 .22 L (12/1/08)
Gun 4: Tony Brown - Ticket # 572 - Remington 870 Express 12 ga (12/1/08)
Gun 5: Ricky Hudgins - Ticket # 493 - Thompson/Center Omega Synthetic .50 cal (12/1/08)
Gun 6: Rick Flowers - Browning A bolt hunter .270 (12/2/08)
Gun 7: Jeremy Milam - Benelli Nova Camo Synthetic 12 ga (12/3/08)
Gun 8: Tobin Jeffcoat - Remington 700 SPS Buckmaster .270 (12/4/08)
Gun 9: Scott Eaton - Thompson / Center Omega .50 cal (12/5/08)
Gun 10: Wade Patterson - Remington 597 .22l (12/6/08)
Gun 11: Jackie Moore - Remington 870 Express 12 ga (12/7/08)
Gun 12: Ima Pike - Browning A Bolt Micro Hunter .308 (12/8/08)
Gun 13: Lewis Causey - Remington 597 .22L (12/9/08)
Gun 14: Jay Phillips - Benelli Nove Black Synthetic 12 ga. (12/10/08)
Gun 15: Jake Goodson - Remington 700 SPS Synthetic .270 (12/11/08)
Gun 16: Jack Brazeal - Remington 597 22L (12/12/08)
Gun 17: Rusty Kirby - Ticket - #542 Remington 870 Express 12 ga (12/13/08)
Gun 18: Wilson Drummond - Ticket #658 - Browning A-Bolt hunter .270 (12/14/08)
Gun 19: Pam Cagle - Ticket #992 -Remington 597 22 L (12/15/08)
Gun 20: Matt Kuehl - Ticket #392 - Remington Model 700 SPS Synthetic .270 (12/16/08)
Gun 21: William Whatley -Ticket #464- Thompson/Center Omega Synthetic .50 Cal (12/17/08)
Gun 22: Clay Brown - Ticket #770 - Browning A bolt hunter 30-06 (12/18/08)
Gun 23: Nolan Robinette - Ticket #1010 - Remington Model 700 SPS Synthetic .270 (12/19/08)
Gun 24: Jim Blowers - Benelli Syn. 12 ga
Gun 25: David Adams - Remington 597 22L
Gun 26: Tommy Ray - Benelli Nova Camo Syn. 12 ga.
Gun 27: Steve Thornhill - Browning A-Bolt Micro Hunter .25 WSSM

Important Information For Seniors

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The Warcry - December Edition Now Available Online

The fifth 2008 issue of The Warcry is now available online via The Warcry link at the top of this website. The December issue features A Soldier's Story from a former HHS graduate currently serving in Iraq, updates on the new high school, basketball and wrestling news, and much more! You can read The Warcry online or pickup your own copy for free at Main Street Diner, Village Inn, and many local gas stations. Anyone wishing to submit information, editorials, questions, or comments, may do so by emailing thewarcry@heardhigh.com or by writing to: The Warcry Heard County High School 545 Main Street Franklin, GA 30217

Phase II of Heard County High School's
" Brick for Life" Fundraiser Has Begun

Show your support for HCHS! The pavers are $30.00 with two lines of characters and 18 letters per line. They can be in honor of, in memory of, class of, or any other statement of recognition. The purpose of the brick sale is to raise funds for a new fence and ticket booth at the football field. Plans include a paver walk to the gate area and replace the present fence with black iron fence panels and brick columns. A central archway with two ticket booths will highlight the improvements. Forms may be picked-up at the school office or call 706-675-3656.

Click here for the order form (Adobe PDF format)

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(updated November 2008)

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