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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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Fantastic Fifteen: Sherwood’s Chuck LaGrange ready to lead

Sherwood Christian was losing 56-0 when a seventh-grader who wasn't even supposed to be on the field caught a kickoff and raced the length of the field for the Eagles' only touchdown.

Fantastic Fifteen: Gage Tomlinson chases baseball dreams while anchoring Knights defense

Gage Tomlinson smiles when he talks about football.

Albany State football opens fall camp with David Bowser’s national vision

The vision, however, is entirely different.

Terrell Academy, Frederica Academy scrimmage ends in tie

For a moment, it looked like Terrell Academy had found the perfect ending to a sweltering Friday afternoon.

Monroe tops Mitchell County in Preseason scrimamge

There were no standings at stake Friday night at Hugh Mills Stadium, and the rules weren't quite the same as they will be once the regular season begins.

Updated: Parsons powers Lee County to first win under Spencer

New Lee County softball coach Hannah Spencer picked up her first victory Thursday night, and Brylyn Parsons came within one hit of making it even more memorable.

Three Worth County Rams named Preseason All-State

They're starting with three of the state's best.

Fantastic Fifteen: Monroe’s Jordyn Shorter, From defender to leader

Jordyn Shorter never dreamed about becoming a quarterback.

Culture change has Baconton Charter believing again

The conversations sound different at Baconton Charter these days.

Late homer gives Perry an 8-7 win over Lee County

Lee County rallied twice Wednesday, but Perry answered with a decisive three-run home run in the sixth inning and held on for an 8-7 victory in a thriller.

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