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Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield is the sports editor for the Albany Herald. He graduated from the Henry Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. He is an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and passionate about local sports in Albany. He has two daughters and seven grandchildren.

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From hunter to hunted: No. 2 Lee County hits the road

Last Friday night, Lee County was trying to make a statement.

Terrell Academy Lady Eagles battle nationally ranked Calvary

One game away from entering region completion.

Deerfield-Windsor Lady Knights win third straight

Five games into the season, Deerfield-Windsor was still searching for its first win.

Friday Night Five: Jadarian Hudson leads Top Performers from Friday Night

Top passers, rushing, receivers from Friday night.

Lee County vaults to No. 2; Westover, Mitchell County, Miller County join Top Ten rankings

Full high school football rankings included.

Atlanta Braves go for eighth straight win

Typically, an awkward one-game standalone series can make for an unwanted blip on a team’s schedule — especially when it originally was an off day.

Local teams shine at first YMCA Cross Country Invitational

More than 400 runners descended on the YMCA Sports Park on Gillionville Road Saturday for the first YMCA Cross Country Invitational.

FAMU stops Albany State, 20-7

Albany State's defense gave the Golden Rams a chance Saturday night.

Sherwood Christian wins again, beats Robert Toombs 28-18

Click the arrow to see game photos.

Lee County Trojans stun nationally ranked Carol City

For one half Friday night, Carol City looked every bit like the No. 11 high school football team in America.

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