It was a fight to the finish in Friday's game between the North Cobb Christian Eagles and the St. Francis Knights. Every time the Knights scored, the Eagles eventually came back and tied the game. The difference in the game came in the second overtime. Both teams missed the extra point in the first OT after scoring touchdowns. But when the North Cobb Christian offense faltered in the second OT, coaches opted for a field goal, putting their hopes on the defense to stop St. Francis short of the goal line. That hope was lost when St. Francis quarterback Joey Roche dove just enough to get the …

North Cobb Christian (1-0) at Mount Paran (1-0)—Mount Paran opens its Region 6-A schedule against North Cobb Christian, with each team looking to get a leg up in the early standings. North Cobb Christian crushed Mount Zion (Carrollton) 42-6 last week, while Mount Paran opened its season with a 27-23 win over Pace Academy. Mount Paran won this Eagle Bowl 54-6 a year ago. Kennesaw Mountain (0-1) at Pope (1-0)—Kennesaw Mountain has gone 1-9 in each of the past two seasons (not including a forfeit win against Etowah in 2009), which could mean easy pickings for the Pope Greyhounds and quarterback …

The toughest opponent for North Cobb Christian School's football home opener today was the 97-degree heat. With the game scheduled for 5 p.m. against Mount Zion High School from Carrollton, both Eagle teams baked under the late-afternoon sun. The NCCS Eagles won big, taking the game 42-6. North Cobb Christian had plenty of offense during the first half, thanks to senior Corey Harris (No. 2), who plays both wide receiver and running back. Harris was instrumental in last year's season and picked up where he left off today. "This year we came in with more intensity," said Harris, who scored …

The 2011 football season is finally here. There have been a few games throughout the area, but tonight is the night where most of the football teams kick off. Here's what's on the slate for schools in the Kennesaw Patch: Kennesaw Mountain (0-0) at Allatoona (0-0)—A young program that appears to be on the rise hosts another young program that has yet to find its footing. Allatoona made the playoffs in just its second full season of football a season ago, while Kennesaw Mountain stumbled to a 1-9 record and is still looking for its first state playoff appearance in 11 seasons. Allatoona won …

As a freshman, Chris Sferra of Kennesaw is ready to start his fourth football season at North Cobb Christian School today at 5 p.m. The team hosts Mount Zion-Carroll at home, and the big offensive tackle can't wait. This is the freshman's fourth year of football after playing three years on the NCCS middle school team. "I love the pure drive of it," Chris said when asked why he loves the sport. "It makes you strong and teaches you things about life—it's a man's sport." The son of John and Dacia Sferra of Kennesaw, Chris has had to juggle a lot in his life lately. His father has battled …

The big event in Kennesaw Patch today is top-ranked Harrison’s battle for the GHSA Girls State Soccer Championship. The Lady Hoyas enter the game with a 20-0-2 record and have only given up five goals during the entire season. Harrison has not been scored on yet in the playoffs. North Gwinnett is 19-3 this season and ranked No. 4 in the state. The Lady Bulldogs’ only three losses have come at the hands of Collins Hill, Grayson and McIntosh. Harrison has played two of those teams; beating Collins Hill, 1-0, and recording a tie with McIntosh, 1-1. Here's the rest of the high school sports …

The boys finished up the Georgia Olympics last weekend, now every classification in the GHSA will come together for the Girls Track and Field State Championships. This three-day event will begin at noon today at Hugh Mills Stadium in Albany, Ga. From today through Saturday, starting each day at noon, the best athletes in the state will compete for Georgia’s top honors among the track and field elite. Here’s the rest of the high school sports on the schedule for Thursday: Track Kennesaw Mountain, Harrison and North Cobb will compete in the GHSA Girls Track and Field State Championships at Hugh…

As it gets closer to the end of the school year, sporting events become more important with each passing day. Today, Harrison will participate in an event of the utmost importance; a state semifinal appearance. Harrison will travel to Walton in the GHSA 5A Girls State Soccer Tournament. The Lady Hoyas will be fighting for a spot in the championship game. Girls Soccer Harrison at Walton, 7:30 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – Semifinals) We want to make Kennesaw Patch the place to go for all the latest high school sports news, but we need your help. Whether you're a coach, player, booster, parent or …

When three teams enter any given playoff event, statistics will show that it is highly unlikely that all three teams will fail to advance. But that’s exactly what happened to the Kennesaw Patch schools on Friday as Kennesaw Mountain, North Cobb and North Cobb Christian were all swept, and bounced from the playoffs. Weekend Scoreboard 5A Playoff Baseball: Newnan 10, Kennesaw Mountain 5 (Game 1)(Friday) 5A Playoff Baseball: Newnan 8, Kennesaw Mountain 0 (Game 2)(Friday) 5A Playoff Baseball: East Coweta 10, North Cobb 7 (Game 1)(Friday) 5A Playoff Baseball: East Coweta 8, North Cobb 6 (Game 2)(…

While the boys from Kennesaw Mountain, Harrison and North Cobb continue the 2011 Georgia Olympics, the Kennesaw Mountain, North Cobb Christian and North Cobb baseball teams begin the playoffs with double-headers as the state playoffs get underway. Here's the rest of the high school sports schedule for Friday: Baseball Kennesaw Mountain at Newnan, 4:30 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First Round) Kennesaw Mountain at Newnan, 7 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First Round) East Coweta at North Cobb, 5 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First Round) East Coweta at North Cobb, 7:30 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First …

For one long weekend every year, every classification the GHSA as comes together for the boys track and field state championships, known as the Georgia Olympics. This is the 40th year the event has taken place and it begins at noon today at Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Ga. From today through Saturday, starting each day at noon, the best athletes in the state will compete for Georgia’s top honors among the track and field elite. The Georgia Olympics is the only high school sports on the schedule for Thursday: Track Kennesaw Mountain, Harrison and North Cobb will compete in the Georgia …

The Harrison Hoyas may be Georgia’s second-ranked lacrosse team, but they didn’t get any favors from the seeding committee of the state playoffs. Harrison will host Etowah Wednesday, and the Eagles are Georgia’s ninth-ranked team. This won’t be a typical, easy first-round opponent. Here's the rest of the high school sports schedule for Wednesday: Boys Soccer Lowndes at Harrison, 7:30 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – Second Round) North Cobb at Tift County, 6 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – Second Round) Boys Lacrosse Etowah at Harrison, 5:30 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First Round)   Tuesday’s Scoreboard …

Two top-20 lacrosse teams will face off in the first round of the state playoffs on Tuesday. The 19th-ranked Kennesaw Mountain Lady Mustangs have won two of their last four matches and will travel to Harrison, the 14th-ranked team in the state. Harrison has won five of its last six matches. The two teams have played once this season, with Harrison winning, 14-3. Here's the rest of the high school sports schedule for Tuesday: Girls Soccer Kennesaw Mountain at Lowdnes, 5:30 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – Second Round) Colquitt at Harrison, 5 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – Second Round) Girls Lacrosse …

The Harrison boys golf team won the 2010 state golf championships and will attempt Monday to go back-to-back. Play begins for the 5A teams at Summit Chase Country Club in Snellville, Ga. The Harrison girls will also be competing. The Lady Hoyas will play at the Monroe Golf and Country Club in Monroe, Ga. Joining the Harrison boys at Summit Chase Country Club are the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs. The North Cobb golf team did not qualify to participate in the team event, but Austin Williams was selected to compete for a singles title. This is the only high school sports action on the schedule for…

The high school baseball season has been going on for over 10 weeks now, but for most teams it ends Friday. Harrison will be hosting the game of the day in Kennesaw Patch. The Hoyas will be looking to earn a spot in next week's state tournament, but it won't be easy, they're going to have to knock off first place Hillgrove to do it. If Harrison – currently tied for third in Region 4-AAAAA with a 8-5 record – can get past the region-leading Hawks on Friday at home, then the Hoyas – pending tiebreakers – will earn a three or four seed heading in to postseason play. However, should Harrison slip…

It’s going to be a busy Thursday around Kennesaw Patch with regular season baseball and lacrosse on the docket, as well as playoff soccer. Harrison and North Cobb each have first-round playoff games, and both play at home. Here's the rest of the high school sports schedule for Thursday: Baseball McEachern at North Cobb, 5:55 p.m. Harrison at Pebblebrook, 5:55 p.m North Cobb Christian at Walker School, 5:30 p.m. Boys Soccer Newton at Harrison, 7:30 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First Round) (Reschedule from Wednesday) Stephenson at North Cobb, 7:30 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First Round) Girls …

Both Harrison and Kennesaw Mountain will begin their 5A state boys soccer playoffs on Wednesday. The Hoyas will play at home, while the Mustangs must travel to Newnan. Here's the rest of the high school sports schedule for Wednesday: Baseball Kennesaw Mountain at Hillgrove, 5:55 p.m. Boys Soccer Newton at Harrison, 7:30 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First Round) Kennesaw Mountain at Newnan, 7 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First Round) Tuesday’s Scoreboard Baseball: Darlington 12, North Cobb Christian 1 Girls Playoff Soccer: Harrison 9, Luella 0 Girls Playoff Soccer: East Coweta 1, North Cobb 0 Girls …

The Harrison and Kennesaw Mountain girls soccer teams will host playoff soccer on Tuesday as both teams welcome opponents to begin the 5A GHSA State Playoffs. Here's the rest of the high school sports schedule for Tuesday: Baseball North Cobb at Kennesaw Mountain, 5:55 p.m. South Cobb at Harrison, 5:55 p.m. Darlington at North Cobb Christian, 5 p.m. Girls Soccer Westlake at Kennesaw Mountain, 5:30 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First Round) Luella at Harrison, 6 p.m. (5A State Playoffs – First Round) Track The Region 4-AAAAA was postponed due to rain on Monday. Kennesaw Mountain, North Cobb and …

The Kennesaw Mountain Lady Mustangs are looking for their second-straight 4-AAAAA region track and field championship, and enter the final day of the competition with a small lead over the field. North Cobb is in second place and Harrison third. The field events will begin at 5 p.m. with the running events following at 6:30. Here's the rest of the high school sports schedule for Monday: Baseball Excel Christian at North Cobb Christian, 5 p.m. Track Harrison, Kennesaw Mountain and North Cobb continue participation at the Region 4-AAAAA Track and Field Championships at McEachern High School, 5 …

Six of the eight Region 4-AAAAA high schools could easily qualify for the state baseball tournament this year. GHSA rules state that the top four teams from each region will qualify. With three or four games remaining on the region schedules for teams, and three games separating the six teams still in the hunt, anything can happen over the next week. Here's the high school sports schedule for Friday: Baseball Kennesaw Mountain at McEachern, 5:55 p.m. North Cobb at Harrison, 5:55 p.m. Girls Lacrosse Kennesaw Mountain at Kell, 5:30 p.m. Boys Lacrosse Kennesaw Mountain at Kell, 8 p.m. We want to…