Griffin Callaghan

Atlanta, Kansas City

Sports Editor at Cherokee Tribune Ledger-News

Sports editor for the Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News. Formerly @redandblack, @mdjonline. University of Georgia alum.

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Schedule Look-In: Wolverines primed for early wins

5 days ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Griffin Callaghan

Coming off its first postseason appearance since 2017, Woodstock and third-year coach Dan Devine look to make it two straight. The Wolverines finished 7-4 overall in 2024, rebounding from a 2-8 record in Devine's first year and back-to-back winless seasons in 2021-22. Last year was Woodstock’s eighth seven-plus-win season, as Devine has the program headed in the right direction. “You just want to try to get better every year,” Devine said during Woodstock’s summer practice. On Aug.
Former Reinhardt pitcher joining Banana Ball

5 days ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Griffin Callaghan

Reinhardt alum Brett Allen has signed with the Savannah Bananas’ developmental team called The Visitors, following a successful collegiate baseball career in Waleska. Allen, a right-handed pitcher from Newcastle, Australia, joins the Bananas system, which travels the country playing their style of baseball, coined “Banana Ball.” The Visitors serve similarly to a minor league team for the Savannah Bananas, though the teams do match up throughout the season.
McLure reflects on journey to back-to-back titles

1 week ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Griffin Callaghan

River Ridge soccer standout Nolan McLure finished his high school career on top, winning back-to-back GHSA state championships and earning the Gatorade Player of the Year award as a senior. McLure, who registered 19 goals and 10 assists in 2025, led the Knights (19-1) to a 3-2 state title win over Sprayberry in PKs, which was not just its second straight title, but its second straight over the Yellow Jackets. It was even more rewarding the second time around.
Rajecki taking talents to Memphis

1 week ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Griffin Callaghan

Sequoyah running back Will Rajecki made his decision Tuesday, announcing his commitment to Memphis. In a field of schools featuring Georgia, Kansas State, Vanderbilt and many others, Sequoyah's star rising senior chose Memphis because of the potential for early playing time. The Tigers have an older running back room, and they did not sign one in 2025, so the path is clear for Rajecki.
Pro Baseball Report: County Alumni Leading AL Central

1 week ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Griffin Callaghan

Cherokee County standouts are powering three separate American League Central teams as the MLB season progresses past the 70-game mark this summer. The Detroit Tigers, with Etowah alum Sawyer Gipson-Long and former Woodstock standout Brant Hurter leading the way, took their first-place record of 46-27 into their three-game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates, which begins on Tuesday night.
State Champion Nolan McLure Named Gatorade Player of the Year

1 week ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Griffin Callaghan

River Ridge’s Nolan McLure, part of its 2025 Class AAAAA state championship team, was announced as this year’s Gatorade Georgia Boys Soccer Player of the Year. McLure, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound senior midfielder and forward, led the Knights to a 21-1 overall record and second consecutive state title, giving the school its fourth as the boys soccer and girls basketball teams have now each won twice.
Former Kennesaw Mountain Coach Aims to Make Imprint With Woodstock Girls

1 week ago | macon.com | Griffin Callaghan

Woodstock's girls basketball team, in need of its third head coach in four years, turned to former Kennesaw Mountain coach Brandon Beech to lead its program back to prominence. Beech, a Mobile, Alabama, native, has spent the last three years in Georgia, working as an assistant at Dunwoody and then Kennesaw Mountain as its head coach. He now joins a program in Woodstock with a history of success, including a state championship appearance in 2021. "I'm so grateful for the opportunity," Beech said.
Sprayberry Alum Hired as Reinhardt Women’s Lacrosse Coach

1 week ago | macon.com | Griffin Callaghan

Reinhardt filled another coaching vacancy Friday with the hiring of former standout Morgan McGhee as the women's lacrosse coach. McGhee, who played for Reinhardt from 2019-22 and earned three NAIA All-American nods, will be making her debut as a college head coach, with her prior experience coming as a club coach and interim head coach at Creekview High School. McGhee, a Sprayberry High School alum, takes the post from Roy Reynolds, who announced his retirement last month.
Beech Aims to Make Imprint With Woodstock Girls

2 weeks ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Griffin Callaghan

Woodstock's girls basketball team, in need of its third head coach in four years, turned to former Kennesaw Mountain coach Brandon Beech to lead its program back to prominence. Beech, a Mobile, Alabama, native, has spent the last three years in Georgia, working as an assistant at Dunwoody and then Kennesaw Mountain as its head coach. He now joins a program in Woodstock with a history of success, including a state championship appearance in 2021. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity,” Beech said.
Champion Grizzlies Invited to Pinehurst

2 weeks ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Griffin Callaghan

Creekview’s boys golf team, after winning the 2025 Class AAAAA state championship, has been invited to the 2025 PGA National High School Golf Association’s National Invitational. The event will be held at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, where the Grizzlies will compete with some of the best high school golf teams from around the country. Creekview’s season is not done yet, as it will get the team together for one last tournament from July 20-22.