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Head Football coach Derrell Howard directs players during a flag football game.

New head coach tackles football woes

Archer Streelman and William Palmer
May 10, 2022
Junior Haley Chamberlain shields the ball from a defender in the state championship game against Chamblee. The Knights had a historic playoff run but fell short of the title with an 8-1 defeat.

Girls soccer ends historic playoffs with loss to Chamblee

William Palmer
May 6, 2022
Junior midfielder Brian Edwards cradles the ball and looks for a pass during the boys lacrosse team's season opener against East Cobb. The Knights lost 6-4, Edwards scored two of the Knight's four goals.

Boys lacrosse takes on tough schedule

William Palmer
March 1, 2022
Senior guard Albert Taylor brings the ball up the court in the first round of the state playoffs against Walnut Grove. The Knights lost 50-47.

Knights fall 50-47 to Walnut Grove in first round of state playoffs

William Palmer and William Randall
February 23, 2022
Mr. Herrera smiles looking out at his students during his AP Research class.

Mario Herrera, teacher

William Palmer
January 11, 2022
Freshman Cate Barton competes during the State 5A meet. Barton was the Knights' number two finisher. "I was just really excited to see how our team could do because this is what all the training has gone into,” Barton said.

Girls cross country finishes third at state championship

William Palmer
November 18, 2021
Now-senior Everett Schroeder attempts to pass a North Atlanta runner at the New Manchester Invitational during his junior season.

Overtraining damages athletes’ futures

William Palmer
November 12, 2021
Junior and individual region champion Jamie Marlowe finishes her first lap of the two-lap course, putting a gap between her and a runner from North Springs.

Girls cross country dominates region, advances to state

William Palmer
October 29, 2021
Senior Brandon Buxton elevates for spike on the opposing team at a volleyball club meeting held on the Active Oval in Piedmont Park.

Volleyball club starts off strong, provides fun for students

William Palmer
October 21, 2021
Sophomore and individual champion Cary Schroeder catches her breath after finishing the race.

Girls cross country continues streak of success, wins city championship

William Palmer
October 6, 2021
Knight prepares himself for a heavy squat set during a leg training day at the gym.

Gym craze takes students by storm

William Palmer
September 24, 2021
The Olympic Games provide role models and inspiration for younger athletes by building national pride and confidence.

Athletes find inspiration in U.S. Olympic role models

William Palmer
August 24, 2021
The Grady girls varsity soccer team faced off against Starr's Mill in the state quarterfinal, winning and advancing to the semifinal with a score of 3-1. Here, sophomore forward Shay Bowman makes a move to get around a Starr's Mill defender.

[Photo] Girls soccer vs Starr’s Mill in state quarterfinal gallery

May 8, 2021
Sophomore forward Maddie Shaw scores off of a bad backward pass by a Starr's Mill defender.

Girls soccer advances to state semifinals

William Palmer
May 7, 2021
Grady's defense prepares as Therrell's point guard dribbles the ball up the court.

Girls basketball team heads into new season

William Palmer, Writer
December 1, 2020
Seven members of the Grady girls cross country team sprint from the starting line of the state meet at Carrollton. They finished in ninth place. From left: sophomores Sarah Prevost and Aden Mikus, juniors Keira Ely, Zoe Chan and Ellie Spears and sophomores Emilia Weinrobe and Jamie Marlowe.

Girls XC state meet recap

William Palmer, Writer
November 12, 2020
Everett Schroeder, junior

Everett Schroeder, junior

William Palmer
November 12, 2020
Five of Grady's top female runners spring to the front of the race in the regional meet, led by sophomore Jamie Marlowe.

Grady girls cross country’s season progression

William Palmer, Writer
November 5, 2020
Senior Joseph Scott leaps to shoot a running layup in a game.

Basketball team’s preseason preparations during COVID

William Palmer
October 26, 2020
After making it to the playoffs, the Grady Knights baseball team lost in the first round to Blessed Trinity. Despite the loss, players and coaches are happy about their strong team and successful season.

College athletic recruitment adapts to COVID pandemic

William Palmer
October 8, 2020
Grady's defense recovers a fumble and runs it into the endzone against Fayette County, seen virtually.

Watching football games virtually

William Palmer
September 22, 2020
The Grady Stadium is seen empty, as sports have been disrupted due to COVID-19.

A football season without fans

William Palmer
September 15, 2020
Sleep deprivation affects many high school students' ability to perform well in school.

Sleep-Deprived: The relationship between students’ work and rest

William Palmer
January 13, 2020
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