Katherine Frank: The Composure of A Veteran Golfer

Katherine Frank, a senior golfer at Oconee County High School, has learned to deal with the silence and excitement of the game of golf by keeping her composure.

Although the game of golf is notorious for the silence that surrounds the playing field, it is this same silence that players have to combat to avoid being overwhelmed with quietude. Katherine Frank, a senior golfer at Oconee County High School, has learned to cope with the noiselessness of the crowd, as spectators look on with eager stares and muted cheers. Frank’s coach, Michael Youngblood, says her “composure” is Frank’s best attribute on the green. The combination of calmness along with the ability to block out not only the noise, but also the silence has led Frank to a successful golf career. Along with obtaining her sense of composure, Frank has shown she knows that practice makes perfect, and that she has the determination of a true…

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Oconee County Sports Calendar

A look at upcoming sporting events in and around Oconee County for the week of April 11.

Baseball April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 Girls Soccer  April 11 April 12 April 15 Boys Soccer April 11 April 12 April 15 Golf (Girls and Boys) April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 Tennis April 11 Prince Avenue Christian girls match against George Walton Academy is canceled due to Region Schedule change. April 12 April 13 April 14 Track & Field (Girls and Boys) April 12 April 14 April 15 April 16 Compiled by Ken Gustafson

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Oconee County Sports Calendar

A look at local teams' upcoming sporting events during the week of April 4 through April 9.

Baseball April 4 April 5 April 6 April 7 April 8 Girls Soccer April 4 April 5 April 7 April 8 April 9 Boys Soccer April 4 April 7 April 8 April 9 Tennis  April 5 April 7 Golf April 5 Track & Field April 7 April 8 April 9 Compiled by Ken Gustafson  

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Oconee County Sports Calendar

A look at upcoming sporting events of Oconee County teams for the week beginning March 28.

Baseball March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 April 2 Golf March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 April 2 Girls Soccer March 28  March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 April 2 Boys Soccer March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 April 2 Tennis March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 2 Track & Field March 28 March 30 March 31 April 1

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Star Athlete of the Week

Charlie Haack: A Late Starter with Natural Skill on the Green

Charlie Haack started playing golf just 3 years ago, but has managed to swing his way into the top position on the North Oconee High School golf team.

It would only seem natural for the son of a collegiate men’s golf coach to grow up on the green with a set of clubs over his shoulder.  However, that was not the case for Charlie Haack, a junior at North Oconee High School and son of Chris Haack, the men’s golf coach at the University of Georgia. “I didn’t actually start playing until the day before tryouts of my freshman year,” Charlie said. “My father never pushed me to play. Now he’ll give me tips, but pretty much lets me do my own thing.”  The late start would come as a surprise to most spectators as Charlie has swung his way to playing the #1 position on the varsity team. As the season carries on, Charlie continues to lead the team playing in tournaments and regularly winning matches …

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Oconee County Sports Calendar

A look at upcoming sporting events in Oconee County for the first official week of spring.

Baseball March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 March 26           NOHS JV vs Dacula  1:30 p.m.           NOHS vs Grayson 4 p.m. Golf March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 Girls Soccer March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 Boys Soccer March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 March 26 Tennis March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 March 26 Track & Field March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 March 26

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Oconee County Sports Calendar

A look at Oconee County sporting events for the week of March 7.

BASEBALL March 7: March 8: March 9: March 10: March 11: March 12: GIRLS SOCCER March 7: March 8: March 9: March 11: BOYS SOCCER March 7: March 8: March 9: March 11: TENNIS March 8: March 10: March 11: March 12: TRACK & FIELD March 7: March 8: March 9 March 12: GOLF March 8: March 9: March 10: March 11:

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Local Sports Highlights

A look at recent scores and results in high school sports in and around Oconee County between Feb. 21 and Feb. 27.

This list will be updated frequently.  Please check back often! Baseball Feb. 21:   Athens Christian 11, Paidea 0 North Oconee 15,  Clark Central  0 Elbert County 10, Oconee County  8  Feb. 22:   North Oconee 4, Morgan County  3 Athens Christian 16, Tallulah Falls  1 Feb. 25:  Athens Christian 8, Lincoln County  6 Morgan County 8, North Oconee  7 Glascock County 11, Athens Academy  7 Feb. 26:  Lincoln County 9, Athens Academy  3 Athens Christian 5,  Washington-Wilkes  2 Lincoln County 2, Prince Avenue Christian  1 Girls Basketball:  Class A State Tournament--First Round Feb. 25: Darlington 62, Athens Christian  41  Bremen 59, Prince Avenue Christian  38 Boys Basketball   Feb. 26: Class A State Tournament--First Round Athens Christian 63, …

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Frugal Family

This week's edition features deals on video games and children's clothing along with other fabulous finds.

1)SOUTHERN BELLES AND BEAUS   Deal: 50 percent off winter items Good Through: Until inventory is gone 2)PLAY N'TRADE  Deal: $10 off "Assassin's Creed" Good Through: February 3) THE BEES KNEES BAKERY AND GIFT SHOP   Deal: Buy one, get one half off of boxed lunches. Good Through: Coupons vary week to week so check back often. Go to the business' website  to print their current special each week. 4) WAL-MART   Deal: Have any item shipped to the Epps Bridge Parkway store for free using Site to Store. They will notify you via email when your item is ready to pick up. Good Through: Ongoing Deal: Tickets Fore Charity. When an Oconee child sells a ticket for the Stadion Classic at the University of Georgia, $25 automatically goes to the Oconee …