David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

7 months ago

High school basketball: Cherokee Bluff's Claire Carlson gives college commitment to this Division-II program Carlson earned Times Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2025 for her role in claiming Class 3A state championship.

Finally from Tuesday, @CBluff_WBB senior guard and @gtimessports 2025 #HallHoops Girls Player of the Year @Clairecarlson03 decided on where she will continue her career at on the next level.

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

8 months ago

High school basketball: Gainesville's Gersmehl, Mansfield commit to play at Division-I programs Both played a major part in Red Elephants winning Region 7-5A championship in 2025

Next up, two Gainesville boys basketball rising seniors, Charlie Gersmehl and Quintin Mansfield, announced their college commitments to Division I programs. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

8 months ago

The Time Is Now: Lakeview Academy's Kyari Burch flourishes with athletic prowess, stellar leadership traits This summer, The Times will write feature stories, profiling rising high school senior athletes in Hall County. To submit a story idea, email sports@gainesvilletimes.com.

Finally, the latest installment of the Gainesville Times' summer #TheTimeIsNow series highlighting some of the top rising senior athletes in Hall Co. looks at Lakeview Academy 2-sport standout Kyari Burch. #HallFootball #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

8 months ago

High schools: Cherokee Bluff's Bristol Kersh adds another statewide honor for 2024-25 Lady Bears soccer, basketball standout adds Female Athlete of the Year award from itgnext.com to her long list of accolades from her recently-completed sophomore school year.

Meanwhile, Cherokee Bluff girls soccer/basketball standout Bristol Kersh added yet another honor to her list of accolades from the 2024-25 school year last week. #HallFutbol #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

9 months ago

The Time Is Now: Cherokee Bluff's Claire Carlson has grown into leadership role for defending state champions This summer, The Times will write feature stories, profiling rising high school senior athletes in Hall County. To submit a story idea, email sports@gainesvilletimes.com.

Catching up on news and features from this week, starting with a look at the evolution of the career of Cherokee Bluff girls basketball standout Claire Carlson. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball: Seth Vining, Manson Hill add to list of recent accolades with GBCA Hall of Fame inductions Legendary coaches were both part of the second class of inductees to the Georgia Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame last weekend.

Looking back to the weekend, congratulations are in order for a pair of former #HallHoops coaching legends, who were members of the second induction class of the @GAcoaches' Hall of Fame.

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

Less has meant more for North Hall multi-sport standout Micah Jimerson Making changes in his conditioning and diet to drop 28 pounds since last summer has paid big dividends for the 6-foot senior and both the Trojans' baseball and basketball teams.

North Hall senior Micah Jimerson has given more to both the Trojans' baseball and basketball teams this school year by giving "less" of himself (in the literal sense). #HallBaseball #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

REALLY cool moment from last night. Unbeknownst to Cherokee Bluff girls basketball coach Kassie Scott‘s mother and sister flew in from out of state to see the Lady Bears’ Class 3A state championship win over Baldwin, and then surprised her to help celebrate. #HallHoops

David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball: Family atmosphere makes state title even more satisfying for Cherokee Bluff's girls Strong bond helps fuel comeback that secured the Lady Bears' historic championship.

In addition to the on-court performance, a family-like bond played a very big role in the Cherokee Bluff girls basketball team's historic Class 3A state title. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

They're No. 1! Cherokee Bluff girls claim Class 3A basketball state championship Lady Bears rallied from behind for thrilling win against Baldwin in Macon

ICYMI last night, congrats to Cherokee Bluff's girls basketball team on the program's first state championship with a clutch win over Baldwin in the @officialghsa.bsky.social's Class 3A title game. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball playoffs: Continuity, confidence are big keys for the Cherokee Bluff girls' rapid rise under coach Kassie Scott Lady Bears' have accelerated a steady rise under their second year coach, culminating in a match up with defending Class 4A state champion Baldwin in this year's Class 3A title game Wednesday in Macon...

The rise of Cherokee Bluff girls basketball team into a Class 3A state finalist has been a steady one since the school opened in 2018, but has really accelerated the past 2 years. Head Coach Kassie Scott and junior Audrey Graham reflect on how. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball: Lakeview Academy girls celebrate their legacy after championship repeat Second-straight GIAA Class 3A state title proves even more satisfying for the Lady Lions.

@LALionAthletics' girls basketball team reflects on their second straight @giaasports Class 3A state championship. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball playoffs: Lakeview Academy girls double down with second-straight state title! Lady Lions repeat as GIAA Class 3A state champions with a resounding win over John Milledge Academy on Friday in Columbus.

A few hours later in Columbus, Lakeview Academy played with a purpose, and saw that purpose through by claiming its second straight GIAA Class 3A state girls title with a big win over John Milledge Academy. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball playoffs: Cherokee Bluff's Kersh sinks buzzer-beater, advance to Class 3A state finals! Lady Bears advance to basketball state finals for first time in school history

Friday was a great day for a pair of #HallHoops girls teams. First in Ft. Valley, Bristol Kersh beat the buzzer with runner in the lane to lift Cherokee Bluff into the GHSA Class 3A state finals with a win over Jenkins in the semis.

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

Oh, and I almost forgot. We're awaiting a final score, as
Lakeview Academy's boys were in action (and might still be) this afternoon in their GIAA Class 3A quarterfinal game against Westminster-Augusta. #HallHoops

David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball playoffs: Motivated East Hall boys dominate North Hall in first round of state Vikings put on sterling performance for friend, teammate Chasen Jones who was injured in serious car accident Saturday night.

An hour before the LCA Lightning tip off, East Hall
will take attempt to earn its way into the Class 3A boys quarterfinals by taking on Cross Creek at Seth Vining Gym after an emotional 1st round win Tuesday. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball scoreboard: Lanier Christian boys beat Young Americans Christian in GAPPS state semifinals Up next, Lightning will face Creekside Christian in the Class 2A state finals

Three more #HallHoops team are in action this evening. Lanier Christian's boys will play Creekside Christian for the GAPPS Class 2A title tonight in Barnesville after beating Young America Christian on Thursday. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball playoffs: Lakeview Academy girls roll to victory in GIAA state quarterfinals Up next, the Lady Lions will play in the state semifinals on Wednesday at Columbus State University

Next are the Lakeview Academy girls, whose quest to defend last year's GIAA Class 3A state title are still alive, as they head back to the Final Four. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball playoffs: Cherokee Bluff girls shake off slow start, beat Dougherty comfortably in second round of state Up next, the Lady Bears will host Northwest Whitfield/Monroe-Albany winner in the state quarterfinals on Tuesday.

A little late on this Saturday, but congrats to a handful of #HallHoops teams from last night, starting with Cherokee Bluff's girls, who are headed to the state quarterfinals for the first time in school history.

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball: Five things to watch in the first round of the state tournament Boys and girls teams from four Hall County's GHSA teams and two local private schools will be in postseason action this week.

Two #HallHoops teams will be underway in the GHSA state basketball tournament shortly. Several other will be by the end of the week. Here are five things to watch during #FebruaryFrenzy.

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Claire Carlson comes through at the right time during Cherokee Bluff's region tournament run Junior guard averaged 19.7 points and 5.0 rebounds to help the eighth-ranked Lady Bears to the Region 8-3A tournament championship, their first region title in school history.

Congrats also to the Gainesville Times' Girls Basketball Player of the Week, Cherokee Bluff junior guard
Claire Carlson, and the rest of the Girls Honor Roll. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Timing was everything for Charlie Gersmehl and Gainesville in Region 7-5A triumph Junior forward's big second halves in both games last week set the stage for the seventh-ranked Red Elephants' first region tournament title since 2018.

Congrats to The Gainesville Times' Boys Basketball Player of the Week, Gainesville junior forward Charlie Gersmehl, and the rest of the Boys Honor Roll. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

Basketball scoreboard: Lanier Christian boys take down Cherokee Christian to advance in GAPPS playoffs Lightning had four scorers in double digits to move on to state semifinals

Finally in #HallHoops action, Lanier Christian's boys advanced in the GAPPS state tournament.

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball: Lakeview Academy boys start fast, top Athens Christian for district championship Senior Brock Graham had the hot hand for the Lions, hitting eight 3-pointers and scoring 25 points

Meanwhile, Lakeview Academy's boys got in on the act by winning its GIAA District title last night. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball: Cherokee Bluff boys race past East Hall in second half for 8-3A championship Bears await playoff bracket for Class 3A to be released

Meanwhile, Cherokee Bluff's boys made it a double for the school in winning the Region 8-3A title. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball: Cherokee Bluff girls start fast, top Jefferson for Region 8-3A championship Lady Bears await playoff bracket for Class 3A to be released

Congrats also to Cherokee Bluff's girls, who won their first region title in school history, and exorcised a demon (or rather, slayed a dragon) in the process. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball: Gainesville boys fends off scrappy Lanier to claim 7-5A championship Seventh-ranked Red Elephants fight through foul trouble to defeat the Longhorns and claim their first region title since 2018.

Had a late night yesterday, which is why I'm just getting around to yesterday's @gtimessports news. First, congrats to @RedElephant_MBB in claiming their first region title since 2018, thanks to a clutch 4Q from @Charlie_Gersh against Lanier. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball scoreboard: North Hall boys beat Dawson County to open Region 6-3A tournament Trojans secure playoff berth for state tournament

Over in Region 6-3A, North Hall's boys had three players score 20 or more points to roll into the semifinals with a win over White Co. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball: Big fourth quarter sends Cherokee Bluff girls past Oconee County in Region 8-3A semis Tenth-ranked Lady Bears move into Friday's championship game against No. 2 Jefferson.

Meanwhile in Wednesday's girls semifinals, a big fourth-quarter rally propels @CBluff_WBB past Oconee Co. and into Friday's finals. #HallHoops

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David Friedlander

@deepfrieddave.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school basketball: Cherokee Bluff boys start fast, roll past Jefferson in Region 8-3A semifinals Sixth-ranked Bears slay the 10th-ranked Dragons to earn a showdown with fifth-ranked East Hall in Friday's championship game.

Big semifinal wins Wedneday set up Round 4 between @CBluff_MBB and @EastHallHoops in Friday's Region 8-3A boys basketball tournament. #HallHoops

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