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Hunter Scarbrough was one of the top rushers in the area last year, leading the Generals to the playoffs. | NCA Photo

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Elite 11: Scarbrough looks to lead Generals again
By ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,06/28/23-11:58AM , 6,260 Reads
In a game played with big people, Newton County Academy’s Hunter Scarbrough is the exception to the rule in several ways.

Scarbrough only stands 5-foot-7 and weighs just 165 pounds. But for the Generals, he’s the player with the biggest heart and the most amount of determination. And that showed this past season.
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Varsity Girls Basketball receives awards
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Wed,06/28/23-7:15AM , 3,231 Reads
Newton County Academy student athletes receiving varsity girls basketball awards included, from left, (Standing) Addie Bergeron, Hustle Award; Rylee Robinson, Heart of a Champion Award, Madeline Vance, Most Improved Award; Ayden McDIll, Coaches Award; Macie Woodham, MAIS District2 3A All-Tournament Team, MAIS District 2 3A Best Defensive P
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Norris tournament held recently was a success
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The softball tournament, cornhole tournament and bike run held in honor Riley Norris attracted a large crowd of players and attendees to help raise money for the Riley Norris Scholarship Fund. This has become an annual event since Norris tragically passed away in 2021.

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JUCO Football: 2023 East Central football schedule unveiled
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The East Central Community College is gearing up for a new era of Warrior football with a new coaching staff and several new players as they announce their 2023 football schedule. The nine-game season will feature five home games and four road contests, including six matchups against MACCC South Division opponents.
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