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William Palmer

William Palmer, Sports Associate Managing Editor

William Palmer is a second-year staff member for the Southerner sports section. When not writing about sports, he can be found playing them; most of his time is spent running for Midtown's Cross Country and Track teams, in addition to playing some other sports for fun. He is also president of Midtown's Board Game Club.

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

New head coach tackles football woes

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

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

Boys lacrosse takes on tough schedule

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

February 24, 2022
Mr. Herrera smiles looking out at his students during his AP Research class.

Mario Herrera, teacher

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 24, 2021
The Grady girls varsity soccer team celebrates their win with the entire team taking a half-lap around the field.

[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 Starrs Mill defender.

Girls soccer advances to state semifinals

May 7, 2021
Gradys defense prepares as Therrells point guard dribbles the ball up the court.

Girls basketball team heads into new season

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

November 12, 2020
Everett Schroeder, junior

Everett Schroeder, junior

November 12, 2020
Five of Gradys 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

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

Basketball team’s preseason preparations during COVID

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

October 8, 2020
Gradys defense recovers a fumble and runs it into the endzone against Fayette County, seen virtually.

Watching football games virtually

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

A football season without fans

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

January 13, 2020
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