High school football coaches tackle social justice issues

High school football coaches don’t just call plays on Friday nights. Coaches play a number of roles for their players, sometimes psychologist, pastor or parent. Now coaches are leading a conversation of social justice.

High 5 alum Brown gives back to foster families

A few years back, Derrick Brown was a High 5 Sports star on Friday nights. The Lanier High School graduate has always been soft-spoken, letting his play and his actions do the talking. These days, those actions have a lot to say.

Cavs star, High 5 alum Sexton hopeful NBA will return to play soon

Collin Sexton says playing basketball in front of empty arenas will be different. It will feel, he said, a little like practice; which is just fine, since he's plenty competitive in practice anyway.

High 5 alums stunned by decision to end Furman baseball

College sports programs are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina announced it was discontinuing their baseball and men's lacrosse teams. Eight member of the Paladins baseball team went to high school in the High Five Sports area.

GHSA will allow summer conditioning to begin on June 8
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The GHSA Board of Trustees met on Thursday afternoon and discussed a proposal to return to conditioning on June 8, albeit with restrictions and recommendations for health and safety.

GHSA will allow summer conditioning to begin on June 8

The GHSA Board of Trustees met on Thursday afternoon and discussed a proposal to return to conditioning on June 8, albeit with restrictions and recommendations for health and safety.

After changes to MLB Draft, high school players prepare for big decisions

Even though his baseball future is brighter than ever, one of Georgia's top high school players is still a little disappointed in how his prep career ended.

4-Star Linebacker Barrett Carter commits to Clemson on FOX 5 Atlanta

North Gwinnett rising senior linebacker Barrett Carter said that he couldn't wait any longer. Tuesday afternoon Carter verbally committed to Clemson in a ceremony seen exclusively on FOX 5 Atlanta.

Basketball star's season in China on hold due to COVID-19

MarShon Brooks was a star basketball player at Tucker High School, helping lead the team to a state championship in 2007. He was a standout at Providence College, and played five NBA seasons. He's seen it all on the court, but he's never seen a season quite like this one.

Norcross head coach Keith Maloof keeps coaching through quarantine

Normally early May is for spring practice where Keith Maloof and his staff at Norcross High would be finding out what they’ve got for this fall, but now Maloof is dealing with a lot of unknowns. Will there even be a season and will his players be physically ready for it?

Kennesaw State, West Georgia product Alufohai signs with his hometown team

Alpharetta product Auzoyah Alufohai has taken the road less travelled to sign with the Houston Texans after playing football at Kennesaw State and West Georgia.

Pinkney ready to prove himself with hometown team

The Falcons picked up Norcross High School alum Jared Pinkney as an undrafted free agent following this year’s draft. The former Vanderbilt tight end will try to make the Falcons roster when training camp begins this fall. Pinkney grew up in Gwinnett County and has favorite Falcons memory wasn’t hard to recall.

West Georgia product signs with Tampa Bay Bucs

Cambridge and UWG product John Hurst signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent last week, the second UWG player in the last seven years to sign with the Bucs.

Home-grown Falcon's high school coach reflects on his West Hall days
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It doesn?t get more home-grown than growing up a few minutes away from the Falcons? facility in Flowery Branch. New Falcons offensive tackle Hunter Atkinson went to West Hall, and FOX 5 Sports caught up with his high school coach to learn more about him.

Home-grown Falcon took incredible journey to realize his dream

It doesn’t get more home-grown than growing up a few minutes away from the Falcons’ facility in Flowery Branch — but there’s even more to the incredible story of new Falcons offensive tackle Hunter Atkinson.

Meaningful moment for Georgia mom during NFL Draft

Former Hiram High School standout Jonathan Greenard didn't much mind the wait before he was picked in the third round by the Houston Texans. His mom, on the other hand, got very nervous.

Whitewater High School alum picked by Patriots

Former Whitewater High School standout Kyle Dugger is heading to New England. The Patriots selected safety Kyle Dugger in the second round on Friday night with the 37th overall pick.

Roswell alum McKinney picked by Giants

Former Roswell High School star Xavier McKinney is heading to "The Big Apple." The former Alabama safety was picked by the New York Giants in the second round of the NFL Draft with the 36th overall pick.