By: Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications MILL SPRINGS, N.C. | The Young Harris College men's and women's indoor track & field teams returned to action Friday at the Tryon College Banked Invitational. With conference championship season fast approaching, several Mountain Lions posted strong performances in a field packed with Division II talent.  QUOTE FROM DIRECTOR OF TRACK & FIELD MATT LOGAN: "We had some bright spots and some conference qualifiers. Potter was r

Dave Lezotte Gwinnett Stripers Media Relations The Gwinnett Stripers are inviting fans of all ages for a free party at the ballpark on Sunday, March 1 as the Coca-Cola® Preseason Party returns to Gwinnett Field. The rain-or-shine event runs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free, but fans will need to reserve tickets online in advance . Highlights of the Coca-Cola® Preseason Party include: Complimentary Hot Dogs and Soda: Enjoy these ballpark staples, free of charge (while

Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College Mountain Lions used an explosive offensive start to claim the rubber match on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 1), defeating the Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks 18–12 at the AUM Baseball Complex to take the weekend series two games to one.  Young Harris scored 14 runs across the first three innings to seize early control and held off a midgame surge from the Warhawks to secure the series-clinching victo

Photo by Curtis Markham Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College Mountain Lions opened the 2026 softball season with a split on Friday afternoon (Jan. 30), rallying for an 8–6 comeback victory in game one before falling 3–2 on a walk-off double in the nightcap against the Georgia College Bobcats.  Game One: (Young Harris 8, Georgia College 6) Young Harris erased a four-run deficit with a six-run fifth inning to secure a dramatic season-openin

Dave Lezott Guest Writer With the 2026 season just two months away, the Gwinnett Stripers are launching an all-new ticket plan that delivers seven of the top promotional dates and three guaranteed bobblehead giveaways for discounts up to 30%. The Best of 7 Plan includes a reserved seat in either the Field Box ($120) or the Infield Box ($141) for the following premier games*: Opening Night (Friday, March 27 vs. Memphis) – Don’t miss the excitement as the Stripers take the fi

(Photo by Curtis Markham) Carl Clevland is now YHC's all-time leading scorer and the only Mountain Lion to cross the 2,000 point mark. Jack Enrico Sports Communications Intern It's tough to win a basketball game when the opposition shoots 58% from three-point range and the Mountain Lions found that to be true tonight. In the midst of the loss, it was still a record-breaking night for Mountain Lion forward  Carl Cleveland . He became the school's all-time leading scorer with 2

Area high school basketball teams were busy Friday night, Jan. 16, with a full slate of games across western North Carolina and north Georgia, producing a mix of close finishes and decisive victories. At Hayesville, the Yellow Jackets girls earned a narrow 52-48 home conference win over Andrews, pulling away late to secure the four-point victory. The Hayesville boys were unable to complete the sweep, falling to Andrews 58-45 in the nightcap. Hiwassee Dam’s girls dropped a har

Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications Young Harris College is excited to announce transformative enhancements to its soccer and lacrosse venue, positioning it as one of the premier athletic facilities in Conference Carolinas. Beginning this winter, the Mountain Lions' home will undergo major upgrades that will elevate the experience for fans, student-athletes, and media alike.  The facility will proudly bear the name Art & Tammy Deas Stadium, honoring the generosi

The Murphy High School varsity basketball teams earned a sweep at home Wednesday night, with both the girls and boys defeating visiting Highlands. In the girls conference matchup, Murphy edged Highlands 37-33 in a tightly contested game. The Bulldogs relied on steady defense and timely scoring to pull away late, securing the four-point victory over the Highlanders. Both teams battled through all four quarters with neither side able to build a comfortable lead. The nightcap be

The Mountain Lions returned to The Harp for a conference matchup on Tuesday evening (Jan. 13) and delivered a strong, very physical game against a hard-working Emmanuel squad and ultimately won, 86-79. Player of the game goes to  Cameron Bleshoy ; Cameron led Young Harris with 16 points and 17 rebounds.   With the Win, Young Harris rises to 7-1 in conference play and 11–5 overall, while E falls to 4–3 overall.    INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:   Carl Cleveland's  27 points put him 1 p

Dirk Crater Athletics Journalist YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. |  The Mountain Lions returned to The Harp for a home Conference Carolinas matchup on Tuesday evening (Jan. 13) and delivered a strong Lions Cup performance against Emmanuel to complete the Women's Basketball sweep and won, 62-40. Player of The Game honors go to  Kamryn Bates as she had 15 points and 13 rebounds.   With the win, Young Harris rises 6-2 in conference play and to 12–4 overall, while Emmanuel falls to 5-5 in con

Several local high school basketball teams were in action Tuesday night, with close finishes and decisive victories highlighting conference and non-conference play. In Bryson City, the Swain County girls varsity team dropped a home conference matchup to Andrews, falling 67-53. Andrews controlled the game throughout to secure the road win, while Swain County was unable to close the gap late. Robbinsville experienced mixed results at home against Hayesville. The Lady Jackets fo

Murphy High School’s basketball teams dominated both ends of the court Thursday night, handing Blue Ridge Early College (Cashiers, N.C.) decisive losses in non-conference matchups at BREC’s home gym. The Murphy girls used a strong first quarter to set the tone, taking a 26-6 lead over the BREC Blue Ridge Early College squad. Despite a more competitive second quarter, the visitors maintained control and went on to defeat BREC 70-38. Scoring was steady across the game for Murph

Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College Mountain Lions picked up their fifth Conference Carolinas win of the season, defeating Erskine College 78–70 on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 7) at Belk Arena.  Player of the Game honors go to Carl Cleveland , who delivered a dominant performance with 25 points and 11 rebounds on 9-of-13 shooting, while adding six free throws in 39 minutes of action.  With the victory, Young Harris improves to 9–5 overall

Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College Mountain Lions extended their winning streak to five games with a dominant 84–59 road victory over Erskine College on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 7) at Belk Arena.  Player of the Game honors go to Rhiannon Saller , who powered the Mountain Lions with a game-high 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including two three-pointers, while grabbing nine rebounds in 27 minutes of action.  With the win, Young Harris im

A busy Tuesday night on the hardwood brought a mix of dominant performances and close finishes for area teams, with Andrews, Hayesville, Murphy, Hiwassee Dam and Union County all taking center stage. Andrews sweeps Blue Ridge Early College Andrews made a clean sweep on the road at Blue Ridge Early College, earning wins in both the girls and boys non-conference matchups. The Andrews girls set the tone early and cruised to a 56–25 victory, holding Blue Ridge to single-digit sco

Winning is always sweet, but doing so in record-setting fashion makes it even more memorable — just ask the Hayesville Yellow Jackets. Hayesville turned in its highest-scoring performance of the season on Friday, Jan. 2, overwhelming Blue Ridge Early College 91-27 in a dominant varsity boys basketball victory. From the opening tip, the Yellow Jackets were in complete control, using relentless offense and stifling defense to put the game out of reach early. The win continued a

The Union County Panthers and Lady Panthers hit the road Friday night, Jan. 2, traveling to Blue Ridge to take on Fannin County in a non-conference basketball doubleheader. Despite strong efforts late in both contests, Union County came up short against a pair of physical and disciplined Rebels squads. Lady Panthers Fall to Fannin County The night opened with the Lady Panthers facing a tough challenge against Fannin County, which set the tone early with a fast-paced offensive

The Andrews High School gym was filled with energy Friday night, Jan. 2, as the Wildcats hosted Smoky Mountain Conference rival Robbinsville in a varsity basketball doubleheader. The evening began with the Lady Wildcats putting together a strong performance on their home floor. Andrews controlled the game and came away with a 55–46 conference victory over Robbinsville. The Lady Wildcats showcased balanced scoring and solid defensive play, especially in key moments, to secure

The Union County High School varsity basketball teams opened play in the annual Battle of the States Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 27, in Hiawassee, Georgia, with mixed results against Rabun County. The Lady Panthers delivered a strong performance, holding off a late push to secure a 63–57 victory, while the Panthers boys’ team ran into a tough Rabun County squad and dropped an 82–47 decision. The Lady Panthers showed poise and determination in their opening-round wi