Stan Awtrey

Stan Awtrey

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Stan Awtrey has been covering sports for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1977. He currently writes about high school sports, Georgia State University athletics and golf. He has been executive director of the Georgia Sports Writers Association since 1995 and is a four-time winner of the organization’s Sweepstakes Award for best story. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, has covered all four grand slam events – the Masters, U.S. Open, PGA Championship and Mitsubishi Electric Classic – and believes there’s no place on earth better than Augusta National.

Stan Awtrey staff image

Stan Awtrey has been covering sports for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1977. He currently writes about high school sports, Georgia State University athletics and golf. He has been executive director of the Georgia Sports Writers Association since 1995 and is a four-time winner of the organization’s Sweepstakes Award for best story. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, has covered all four grand slam events – the Masters, U.S. Open, PGA Championship and Mitsubishi Electric Classic – and believes there’s no place on earth better than Augusta National.

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Bowl eligibility at stake as Georgia State, Georgia Southern rivalry resumes

The winner of the “Modern Day Hate” game will not only take possession of the coveted Commissioner’s Cup; they will become bowl-eligible.

Late PSR recalculations bump teams from playoffs after being told they were in

Chamblee and Coosa football teams were initially told they were in the GHSA playoffs. Hours later, the bracket changed due to a clerical error.

Last-second field goal gives North Gwinnett a nerve-wracking win

North Gwinnett scored two late TDs and got a field goal from its sophomore kicker at the horn to beat Parkview 57-55.

Two fast-pitch softball teams defend titles in GHSA state championships

Creekview in Class 6A and Sonoraville in Class 3A were the only repeat GHSA softball state champions.

Dunwoody football coach on how defense went from question mark to cornerstone

Coach Matt Schmitz and Dunwoody will play undefeated Heritage of Conyers on Friday at North DeKalb Stadium for the Region 4-6A championship.

‘He was a rock’: GHSA officiating executive remembered for impact, character

Ernie Yarbrough, who left his mark across many sports and as an officiating executive at the GHSA, died Saturday at age 76.

For this GHSA flag football power, success has become a recruiting obstacle

The Wolfpack have won three consecutive state flag titles. But instead of driving participation forward, the program’s success has almost had the reverse effect.

No DeKalb school has won a volleyball title. Could Stephenson be a contender?

The Jaguars advanced to the state playoffs in 2013, 2021, 2022 and 2024, but last year won their first-round playoff match for the first time.

Ex-Bulldog standout Larkin headlines new Georgia Golf Hall of Fame inductees

UGA star Jack Larkin Sr. will be inducted with superintendent William “Marsh” Benson, golf executive Steve Mona and LPGA Master Professional Carol Preisinger.

Cedar Grove flag football may be newer to the game, but they’re building

More than 300 schools have added flag football over the past decade, and 27 schools added the sport for 2026.