The Daily Citizen, Dalton, GA Sports

Bruins soccer coach, Perez brothers honored by Region 7-4A coaches

2012-05-31T07:30:06-04:00

Northwest Whitfield’s boys soccer team played in the region that produced this season’s Class 4A state champion, but Bruins coach Ryan Scoggins still got a favorable nod from his peers.

Loran Smith: College football coaches, spare time rarely seen together

2012-05-31T00:28:38-04:00

University of Georgia coaches have just concluded three weeks of prospect evaluation, which will be followed by football camps in June.

An ever-shifting landscape

2012-05-30T08:01:03-04:00

Paul Johnson believes the college football landscape will eventually feature super conferences.
With rumors swirling about potential changes to the Atlantic Coast Conference, to which the Yellow Jackets belong, Johnson hopes that league is one of those still standing.

Chris Whitfield: Braves lose again, but special moment is a winner

2012-05-29T08:10:03-04:00

When I’m at a sporting event but not specifically covering that day’s game, I don’t like sitting in the press box. So on Memorial Day at Turner Field — I was working on a feature on St. Louis Cardinals reliever and Dalton native Mitchell Boggs; the story will be published later this week — I decided to explore a little bit, see the sights and feel the atmosphere of the game.

Scots give Swinford chance to keep playing

2012-05-29T08:05:23-04:00

Playing college baseball was not on Josh Swinford’s mind. Then the phone rang.

Belles host match here today

2012-05-29T07:30:00-04:00

The Northwest Soccer Academy Belles, which recently won the Under-17 Georgia President’s Cup state title, will play a “friendly” match against the North Georgia Senior High School All-Stars today at James Brown Park in Dalton.

What's Going On?: 'Big Harry' race set for another run

2012-05-28T07:35:01-04:00

Doug Renz was lucky enough to find a hero in his father, Harry Renz. But he’s done much more than simply remember his dad — he’s made sure that others remember him, too.

All-Area Baseball: Pierce pitched like a seasoned veteran

2012-05-27T08:00:21-04:00

Nothing that Seth Pierce does would suggest the Northwest Whitfield pitcher is just a cub in a den of bears.

Devin Golden: How I survived the Tasty Donut Dash

2012-05-27T07:45:44-04:00

There’s a cliché that emerges from most coaches’ mouths at some point: Play to win; don’t play not to lose. In other words, don’t get overly defensive or cautious in fear of being beaten. Take chances, and remember that just surviving only delays the inevitable.

Ellis big winner at race with a twist

2012-05-27T07:30:27-04:00

Greg Ellis took home the Masters (40 and older) title Saturday morning at the Carpet Capital Running Club’s Tasty Donut Dash, and he also finished with the most laps and donuts, 12, out of all competitors.