Jonathon Hoppe
Sports Director
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Jonathon Hoppe joined the Sports Leader 9 team in November of 2020. Six months before accepting the job, Jonathon graduated from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications with a degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism. While in school, Jonathon completed two summer internships at his hometown TV station, WBTV, in Charlotte, NC. He also interned with Westwood One Sports in New York City. Over the years, Jonathon has served as a freelance Play-by-Play announcer for ACC Network Extra, ESPN3 and more. In his free time, Jonathon enjoys hanging out with friends, trying new restaurants and spending summer afternoons on the lake.
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The newly-formed team will replace the Columbus Rapids in the Civic Center this winter.
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Schofill, a fifth year golfer for the Tigers, beat LSU’s Latanna Stone 4&3 to become the first Auburn player to ever win the event.
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Northside opens the season on Friday, August 18 vs. Columbus High School at Kinnett Stadium.
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Lee-Scott begins the 2023 season on Thursday, August 17 vs. Chambers Academy.
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Harris County is playing for a spot in the Little League World Series.
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The Chatt-a-Hoots are looking for the first SBL championship in team history.
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The Bulldogs appear to be eager to get back out on the field after finishing 5-5 last season.
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The Warriors finished 3-7 last year after posting a 6-4 record in 2021.
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Wright was inducted into the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Trepanier is the Hoots' all-time leader in strikeouts (92), innings pitched (76) and wins (10).
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Hudson, 47, led the Warriors to the AISA state semifinals last season.
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Best of luck to all three teams this week in Mississippi!
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We’re nearing the end of the District 8 All-Star Tournament at Harris County Little League’s Pate Park.
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For the first time this week, weather was a factor at the GA District 8 All-Star Tournament.
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With the win, the Hoots remain tied with the Gainesville Gol’Diggers for first place in the Sunbelt Baseball League.
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Big opening round wins for the 10U American LL baseball team and the 12U Pioneer LL baseball team.
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The Chatt-a-Hoots beat the Crackers, 5-2, and the Lions beat the Cats, 80-8.
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“We want to prove to everybody in the south that we’re the best team down here. Any championship that comes through the south comes through Columbus.”
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The Monsters’ long-awaited home opener is on Saturday night.
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From June 6-11, 725 players from across more than 20 states will compete.
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Story will stay on with Lanett City Schools as Athletic Director.
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The LaGrange stop was the final of four Auburn alumni engagements this spring for Freeze, Pearl and Cohen.
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Congratulations to the Northside Patriots that signed to the next level on Wednesday.
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Schley County has advanced to host Emmanuel County Institute in the semifinals next week.
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Central will play either Thompson or Vestavia Hills on Wednesday and Thursday of next week in the title series.
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On Thursday, Smiths Station will travel to rival Central with a chance to knock off the defending state champion Red Devils.
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Congratulations to coach Tim Fanning and the entire Glenwood School community.
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Our signing coverage is sponsored by the Mike Hostilo Law Firm.
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Pacelli will play for the title on Saturday in Macon.
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Game One of the best-of-three series is scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 ET at Central’s Darnell-Nelson Field.
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Our signing coverage is sponsored by the Mike Hostilo Law Firm.
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Glenwood will play in its second-straight state championship series next week in Montgomery.
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Both the Red Devils and Tigers will advance to the region tournament next week in Montgomery.
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The 2022-23 Columbus River Dragons are saying goodbye.
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Our signing coverage is sponsored by the Mike Hostilo Law Firm.
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Last year, LaGrange was swept by North Oconee in the state championship series.
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Good luck to head coach Chad Mathis and the Columbus High Blue Devils!
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A win on Sunday would’ve sent the River Dragons to the FPHL league finals for the third-straight season.
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The high school baseball playoffs continued on Saturday in Georgia.
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The Lady Knights had never won a state championship prior to the 2022 season.
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The high school baseball playoffs continued on Friday night in both Georgia and Alabama.
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The Blue Devils have advanced in the playoffs for the first time in program history.
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Our signing coverage is sponsored by the Mike Hostilo Law Firm.
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The River Dragons play the Thunderbirds in the FPHL Division Finals this weekend.
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Columbus and Carolina split a four-game series to end the regular season.
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The Cougars haven’t made the NCAA Tournament since 2013.
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