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Roswell Hornets host Johns Creek for Homecoming Friday
The 5-2 Roswell Hornets welcome the Johns Creek Gladiators to Ray Manus Stadium on Friday, Oct. 16, for a Region 7-AAAAAA Homecoming matchup with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff and halftime Homecoming Court ceremonies.
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Roswell’s Tyler Pressnall earns statewide recognition after three-phase performance against Alpharetta
Roswell senior Tyler Pressnall earned a spot on ITG Next's statewide top-10 performers list for Week 8 after contributing on offense, defense and special teams in the Hornets' 39-13 win over Alpharetta.
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Centennial's Cannon leads North Fulton alumni through strong minor league week
Five former North Fulton County high school standouts saw minor league action Thursday, July 30, headlined by Centennial High's Jonathan Cannon and the Charlotte Knights' 6-4 win over Nashville.
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Roswell advances $419K in upgrades for Hembree Park gym, East Roswell tennis courts
Roswell's Committees of Council unanimously advanced three contracts totaling about $419,000 to replace all four tennis courts at East Roswell Park and overhaul the Hembree Park Green Gymnasium floor, goals, and bleachers, with final approval set for the August 10 Mayor and Council meeting.
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Roswell's Miller Westerfield picks Georgia over LSU's bigger offer
Roswell High four-star offensive lineman Miller Westerfield committed to the University of Georgia's 2027 class on July 10, choosing the Bulldogs over a more generous offer from LSU to stay close to his family.
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North Fulton alumni shine across minor leagues in Sunday's games
Five former North Fulton County high school standouts played minor league baseball on Sunday, July 26, with three of their teams winning, highlighted by Centennial High's Jonathan Cannon and the Charlotte Knights beating Norfolk 7-4 two days after Cannon's dominant nine-strikeout start against the same club.
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Blessed Trinity's Cole Weaver projected to start at wide receiver for Syracuse
Roswell native and Blessed Trinity alumnus Cole Weaver is projected to start at wide receiver for Syracuse in 2026 after a breakout season at Miami (Ohio), giving local fans another hometown name on a Power Four roster.
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Grimes Bridge Park turf fields on track for fall reopening
Crews began installing artificial turf on Field #2 at Grimes Bridge Park as the $3.56 million bond-funded project hits 50% completion, with both soccer fields on track to reopen for fall 2026.
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Centennial High's Jonathan Cannon starts for Charlotte Knights on Friday in Durham
Centennial High School product Jonathan Cannon pitches for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights against the Durham Bulls at 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 17, as one of five North Fulton County alumni competing in professional baseball the same night.
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