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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Falcons go corner at No. 16 with Atlanta native Terrell
The Falcons addressed a position of need by drafting Atlanta native A.J. Terrell No. 16 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Falcons addressed a position of need by drafting Atlanta native A.J. Terrell No. 16 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Local family 'scores' with homemade Senior Night
A North Georgia family decided not to let the early end of high school tennis season to cause their son to miss his Senior Night experience.
A North Georgia family decided not to let the early end of high school tennis season to cause their son to miss his Senior Night experience.
Former Owls fullback hopes to pin down spot in the NFL
Kennesaw State football held their pro day on Wednesday, March 11th. That night, you may remember, was when an NBA player tested positive for coronavirus, setting off a chain of cancelations around the sports world. That meant most college football programs did not get to hold a pro day; though one Owls player is probably especially glad that Kennesaw State did.
Kennesaw State football held their pro day on Wednesday, March 11th. That night, you may remember, was when an NBA player tested positive for coronavirus, setting off a chain of cancelations around the sports world. That meant most college football programs did not get to hold a pro day; though one Owls player is probably especially glad that Kennesaw State did.
Trio of High 5 stars top MaxPreps All-Decade Team
MaxPreps.com has released their All-Decade High School Football Team. Included on that list are a handful of former High 5 Sports stars.
MaxPreps.com has released their All-Decade High School Football Team. Included on that list are a handful of former High 5 Sports stars.
GHSA cancellation costs Loganville seniors chance at history
The Loganville Red Devil senior class came into 2020 with a chance to become the first baseball team to win 4 straight state championships in over 60 years, but the GHSA's decision to cancel spring sports officially ended the Red Devils run at history.
The Loganville Red Devil senior class came into 2020 with a chance to become the first baseball team to win 4 straight state championships in over 60 years, but the GHSA's decision to cancel spring sports officially ended the Red Devils run at history.
GHSA cancels spring sports
The Georgia High School Association announced Thursday afternoon it is cancelling all activities and sports for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Georgia High School Association announced Thursday afternoon it is cancelling all activities and sports for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
First-year high school football coaches faced with coronavirus-related challenges
The biggest challenge for first-year high school football head coaches right now is the lack of spring football practices and time with their teams.
The biggest challenge for first-year high school football head coaches right now is the lack of spring football practices and time with their teams.
First-year high school football coaches faced with coronavirus-related challenges
The biggest challenge for first-year high school football head coaches?right now is the lack of spring football practices and time with their teams.
The biggest challenge for first-year high school football head coaches?right now is the lack of spring football practices and time with their teams.
As sports slow down, recruiting heats up
The current sports slowdown ended college football spring practices and that has left college coaches with one thing to focus on. Recruiting. For high profile high school athletes that means non-stop calls.
The current sports slowdown ended college football spring practices and that has left college coaches with one thing to focus on. Recruiting. For high profile high school athletes that means non-stop calls.
Imagine a fall without football
FOX 5 Sports anchor Ken Rodriguez talks about the unimaginable, a fall without football.
FOX 5 Sports anchor Ken Rodriguez talks about the unimaginable, a fall without football.
K-ROD is dealing with SPORTS WITHDRAWALS!
During 9/11 sports helped heal the nation. There is no such outlet now.
During 9/11 sports helped heal the nation. There is no such outlet now.
Westlake girls win third consecutive state championship
The Westlake Lady Lions knocked off Collins Hill to win their third straight 7A state championship.
The Westlake Lady Lions knocked off Collins Hill to win their third straight 7A state championship.
Wheeler holds off Grayson for 7A Boys Championship
The Wheeler boys held off top-ranked Grayson to win the 7A Boys Championship 60-59. It is the Wildcats first state title since 2015.
The Wheeler boys held off top-ranked Grayson to win the 7A Boys Championship 60-59. It is the Wildcats first state title since 2015.