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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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Dougherty Trojans looking for consistency

The scoreboard mattered Thursday, but not nearly as much as what it revealed.

Three-point barrage powers Monroe

Summer basketball is supposed to answer questions, not crown champions.

Westover girls earn split at Monroe playdate

The Westover Lady Patriots flexed their offensive firepower in one game and battled to the final possession in another Tuesday afternoon, splitting a pair of summer basketball contests at Monroe High School's final home playdate of the summer.

Dougherty girls show fight in summer games

Most coaches don't walk out of a gym encouraged after watching their team lose twice in the same afternoon.

Dream build big lead, fend of late Tempo charge in win

Rhyne Howard scored a team-high 20 points Monday night and the Atlanta Dream led by double figures for most of the last 35:05 of a 94-87 win over the visiting Toronto Tempo.

Monroe basketball runs past Thomas County Central

Summer basketball victories don't show up in the standings, but for Monroe head coach Michael Hoffpauir, Monday's 66-44 win over Thomas County Central offered another encouraging sign that the Tornadoes' next generation is beginning to find its footing.

Braves open against Padres tonight in San Diego

Two National League contenders start a big series on Monday in San Diego.

National Championship Finale: Oklahoma vs. North Carolina Monday on ESPN

The College World Series championship will come down to one final game.

Kilcrease, Logue lead All-Albany prep baseball team

Southwest Georgia baseball enjoyed one of its finest seasons in recent memory.

Oklahoma ends Georgia’s run in College World Series

Georgia's memorable season came to an end with an 11-4 loss to Oklahoma in a College World Series semifinal before 24,446 fans at Charles Schwab Field.

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