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The 2025-26 All-Cov News Boys Soccer Team

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2025-26 All-Cov News Boys Soccer Team The All-Cov News Boys soccer team recognizes county-area athletes who had strong seasons on the pitch. Through annual awards, a first team, rising stars and honorable mentions, 19 local players earned honors.

The 2025-26 All-Cov News Girls Soccer Team

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2025-26 All-Cov News Girls Soccer Team The All-Cov News girls soccer team recognizes county-area athletes who had strong seasons on the pitch. Through annual awards, a first team, rising stars and honorable mentions, 23 local players earned honors.

From Covington… to the Finals.

Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the defending NBA Champs, the OKC Thunder, on Saturday night to advance to the NBA Finals. The Newton alumnus finished the game with 16 points.

The 2025-26 All-Cov News Baseball Team

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2025-26 All-Cov News Baseball Team As baseball season nears it ends, it is time to look back at county-area athletes that stood out the most on the diamond in 2026.The 2026 All-Cov News Baseball team covers annual awards, a first team, second team and rising stars from county-area teams.

A first place finish from Derrick Miller highlighted Newton's strong efforts at the GATFXCCA Meet of Champions this past Saturday

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Rams grab multiple placements at GATFXCCA Meet of Champions The Newton Rams attended and placed at the Georgia Track & Field and Cross Country Association's Meet of Champions on Saturday. The event was held at McEachern High School, and the four Rams that attended earned top four placements.

On Saturday, Alcovy's Janae' Randall concluded her junior season with another first place medal

Randall secured first place in the girls' shot put at the GATFXCCA Meet of Champions

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Randall finishes junior year on top, claims first place at GATFXCCA Meet of Champions Alcovy’s Janae’ Randall concluded her junior season strong on Saturday as she took home yet another first place medal. Randall was one of many athletes to compete at the Georgia Track & Field And Cross Country Coach Association(GATFXCCA) Meet of Champions at McEachern High School. While she was ...

Dr. Patrick Carter is departing as Alcovy's athletic director to become an assistant principal at Monroe Area High School.

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Patrick Carter set to depart as athletic director at Alcovy Dr. Patrick Carter is departing his position as Alcovy High School’s athletic director. Carter told The Covington News on Tuesday that he is accepting a job as an assistant principal at Monroe Area High School. His resignation from Alcovy will be effective June 5.

As first announced in today’s edition… the 2025-26 All-Cov News baseball teams & award winners.

- MVP: Kendall Turner
- Pitcher of the Year: Chris Guillory
- Breakout Player of the Year: Levi Pickett
- Coach of the Year: Chris Davis

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

Earlier this week, Alcovy's Janae' Randall set a new Class AAAAA record in the girls' shot put as she became a state champion

Randall's performance highlighted a strong state meet for the Tigers

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Randall sets 5A record in route to a shot put state title Janae’ Randall had herself a day at the Class AAAAA meet this week as the junior took home a state title and 5A record. In the meets leading up to Wednesday, Randall took home numerous first place medals in the girls’ shot put. When it came time to put it all on the line, Randall delivered.

The four finalists for the All-Cov News baseball MVP have been decided.

Who will be crowned this year’s MVP? Find out in this weekend’s edition of The Covington News.