Press Release DURHAM, North Carolina – Led by the solid pitching of Lucas Braun and a four-run third inning highlighted by a go-ahead two-run double from Carlos Santana, the Gwinnett Stripers (16-13, 54-49) defeated the Durham Bulls (19-9, 47-56) 7-3 on Thursday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Gwinnet leads the series 2-1. Decisive Plays: After Durham took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second, the Stripers responded with the four-run third to go up 4-2. RBI singles

Press Release DURHAM, North Carolina – The Gwinnett Stripers (15-13, 53-39) scored four runs in the first inning on the way to a 7-3 win over the Durham Bulls (18-9, 47-55) in game one but saw a 4-0 lead slip away in a 5-4 walk-off loss in game two on Wednesday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The series is tied at 1-1. Decisive Plays (Game 1): The Stripers stormed out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning on RBI singles from Sean Murphy and Carlos Santana and a

Jake Stanley Guest Writer ATHENS, Ga. – Tickets for the University of Georgia’s “Soccer in Sanford” match against James Madison on Thursday, Aug. 20 are now live for all spectators to claim. Spectators interested in attending the match can claim their free tickets at https://georgiadogs.evenue.net/events/SS. The north side of Sanford Stadium will be open for general admission at the match. ADA seating will be available in section 114. Gates will open for spectators at 6

Travis Dockery The Mountain Buzz HAYESVILLE, N.C. — Hayesville High School rising senior Reese Segars has verbally committed to continue her volleyball career at Truett McConnell University beginning in the fall of 2027. Volleyball has been a central part of Segars’ life for years, from youth leagues and travel ball to competing for the Yellow Jackets in The Hive. Her dedication has now opened the door to the next level. “I am beyond excited and incredibly grateful to announc

By Brady Penn Guest Writer LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – Falling behind 3-0 early, the Gwinnett Stripers (14-12, 52-48) dropped the finale of their inaugural series against the Iowa Cubs (13-14, 43-56) 7-3 on Sunday afternoon at Gwinnett Field. The Stripers saw a four-game winning streak snapped, though they won the series 4-2. Decisive Plays: Iowa jumped out to an early lead thanks to a first-inning two-run homer by Moises Ballesteros (2) followed by a Kevin Alcantara sacrifice

(Photo courtesy of Sheba Brown) Seylah Brown works on her form as she continues to train in martial arts. By Travis Dockery The Mountain Buzz Local student Seylah Brown is heading to the national stage this August as a competitor in the 2026 Patriot Games, a high-profile athletic competition celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. One male and one female athlete were chosen from each state or territory. Brown, a student of the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association, under the instr

By Brady Penn Guest Writer LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – Jose Azocar tallied three RBIs for the Gwinnett Stripers (11-11, 49-47), including a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning to defeat the Iowa Cubs (13-11, 43-52) 7-5 on Wednesday night at Gwinnett Field. The series is tied at 1-1. Decisive Plays: The Stripers got going fast with two runs in the first inning, including a solo homer by Brett Wisely (6) to make it 2-0. Gwinnett took a 4-0 lead in the second inning as

Hayesville, N.C. — The Lake Chatuge Team Trail has announced its Winter Series schedule, featuring seven events across North Georgia and Western North Carolina lakes from October through March with a points championship on the line. The series kicks off Oct. 17 at Deavers Ramp on Lake Nottley. Subsequent stops include Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 at Ledford’s Chapel on Lake Chatuge, followed by an open tournament Jan. 1, also at Ledford’s Chapel on Lake Chatuge. Additional events are

By Brady Penn Guest Writer LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – Patrick Clohisy tallied three extra-base hits for the Gwinnett Stripers (10-11, 48-47), but the Iowa Cubs (10-12, 42-52) pulled ahead late and took game one 7-4 on Tuesday night at Gwinnett Field. It was the first meeting ever between the two clubs. Decisive Plays: Iowa opened the scoring in the first inning with an Owen Miller RBI single. The Stripers took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the first with an RBI groundout by Ca

By Dave Lezotte Guest Writer TOLEDO, Ohio – Ohio native Cal Conley homered and drove in three runs for the Gwinnett Stripers (10-10, 48-46) on Sunday evening, but the Toledo Mud Hens (11-10, 45-50) rallied for a 6-5 walk-off win at Fifth Third Field. Jace Jung led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a solo home run, snapping Gwinnett’s season-best six-game winning streak. Decisive Plays: Conley opened the scoring in the third inning, blasting a long solo home run (3) o

By Brady Penn Guest Writer LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – The Gwinnett Stripers (4-9, 42-45) fell behind early and crawled within a run, but the Memphis Redbirds (7-7, 54-35) pulled away late to win 7-3 on Wednesday night at Gwinnett Field. Memphis leads the series 2-0. Decisive Plays: The Redbirds took a 3-0 lead in the first four innings on a RBI single by Thomas Saggese and two-run homer by Colton Ledbetter (6). Gwinnett got on the board in the fifth inning thanks to a solo h

By Brady Penn Guest Writer LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – The Gwinnett Stripers (4-8, 42-44) held a 5-1 lead after five innings, but a late surge by the Memphis Redbirds (6-7, 53-35) snatched them the series opener 11-6 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at Gwinnett Field. Gwinnett tied the game at 6-6 in the ninth but allowed five runs in the top of the 10th. Decisive Plays: The Stripers took a 3-0 lead in the second inning on a bases-loaded walk from Ben Gamel, sacrifice fly from

(Photo by Deango Motorsports Photography) Michael Barnett leads the field to the checkered flag for his second win in a row in the 602 Late Model division. Press Release BRASSTOWN, N.C. — David McCoy of Franklin, N.C., charged from the second starting spot to victory in the Limited Late Models feature Thursday night at Tri-County Racetrack. McCoy held off Jason Deal of Copperhill, Tenn., in a competitive 30-lap A-main on a holiday eve card that drew solid local entries across

MURPHY, N.C. (AP) — David Gentry, the winningest high school football coach in North Carolina history and a legendary figure at Murphy High School, has been inducted into the National Federation of State High School Associations National High School Hall of Fame. Gentry was among 12 honorees in the 2026 class inducted Monday during the NFHS Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City. The retired coach compiled a career record of 426-195-3 over 47 seasons, including 370 wins at Murphy.

(Photo by Deango Motorsports Photography.) Andrews native Brawley Stillwell stinks up the show with a dominant performance in the Open Wheel Modified feature. Press Release BRASSTOWN, N.C. — Tucker Anderson and Michael Barnett were among the winners at Tri-County Racetrack's most recent event held on Friday, June 26 in Brasstown. Anderson drove the No. 17 to victory in the 25-lap Limited Late Models feature. Jacob Hamby of Murphy, North Carolina, finished second, followed by

Press Release NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The Gwinnett Stripers (1-2, 39-38) were held to just two hits and shut out for the fifth time this season on Thursday night as the Nashville Sounds (2-1, 45-33) won 3-0 at First Horizon Park. Nashville leads the series 2-1. Decisive Plays: Nashville scored first for the third straight game, taking a 1-0 lead on Brock Wilken’s solo home run (6) leading off the third. The Sounds made it 2-0 on a sacrifice fly by Jeferson Quero in the four

Press Release NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The Gwinnett Stripers (1-1, 39-37) turned a 3-1 deficit into a 6-3 lead with a five-run sixth inning, then added insurance in the ninth to beat the Nashville Sounds (1-1, 44-33) 8-5 on Wednesday night at First Horizon Park. Aaron Schunk laced a pair of RBI doubles and Brewer Hicklen hit his team-leading 13th home run to help even the series at 1-1. Decisive Plays: Trailing 3-1 entering the sixth, Gwinnett broke out for five runs on four

Press Release LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – The Gwinnett Stripers (38-36) secured a winning first-half record behind an offensive explosion and stellar pitching with a blowout victory over the Louisville Bats (39-34) on Sunday afternoon at Gwinnett Field. Jim Jarvis and Brewer Hicklen each homered in two-RBI efforts as the Stripers split the series 3-3. Decisive Plays: Louisville took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on an Ivan Johnson RBI single. It didn't take long for Gwinnett

(Photo by Deango Motorsports Photography) Tucker Anderson is all smiles in victory lane following his main event win. BRASSTOWN, N.C. — Tucker Anderson of Blairsville, Ga., powered to victory in the Limited Late Models feature Saturday night at Tri-County Racetrack. Anderson (#17) led the 25-lap main event ahead of Jamie Oliver (#38) of Murphy, N.C., in second and Shawn Chastain (#00) of Murphy in third. The win highlighted a strong showing by drivers from North Georgia and W

Dave Lezotte Press Release LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – The Gwinnett Stripers (36-34) dropped the resumption of Tuesday's suspended game 4-2 in 10 innings but bounced back with a 6-0 victory in game two to split Wednesday night’s action with the Louisville Bats (37-32) at Gwinnett Field. Adam Zebrowski and Cal Conley each homered for the Stripers in the nightcap. Decisive Plays (Game 1): The Bats took a 2-0 lead in the top of the ninth inning as Michael Chavis and Will Banfiel