Fayette County

McIntosh’s boys and girls varsity soccer teams defeated East Coweta on Friday.

Sandy Creek took on Starr’s Mill on Monday afternoon and won 6-0. It was the second straight game that the Panthers had been held to no runs.

FCHS Tiger Softball player Candace Newberry signed a Letter of Intent to attend Montreat College in Montreat, NC. Candace has been a four year member of the FCHS Softball program playing pitcher and 3rd base. Candace was named the FCHS MVP for the past two seasons (2008 and 2009). As a pitcher she led the Tigers in wins each of her four seasons. Candace also played travel ball with the PTC Elite, GA Impact, and Atlanta Vipers programs.

Starr’s Mill’s varsity boys soccer team (4-0-1) picked up two more wins this week, defeating East Coweta 4-1 on Wednesday and beating Lithia Springs 4-2 on Thursday.

McIntosh goalkeeper Josh Slepicka has three shutouts thus far this season.

For the third year in a row, the Southwest DeKalb Lady Panthers have ended the Fayette County Lady Tigers season with a loss.

This area is known for its soccer and a number of teams are off to a solid start.

Sandy Creek’s varsity baseball team has started the season with two straight wins.

The final day of the region 5-AAAA tournament was a good day for McIntosh and not so good for Fayette County’s boys and girls.

One local wrestler captured a state title this weekend at the Georgia High School wrestling championships - Sandy Creek’s Derek Wojcik, a state champ last year as well.