Thursday's Daily News 'n Notes: Auburn getting special kid in Houston County’s Steiner; FVSU adds Westside alum; GHSA clarification; and more state and national
Thursday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media. Updates will be noted, so check back.
Why non-Auburn fans will pull for Wesley Steiner
The Houston County standout is a superb student, versatile and hard-working athlete, and a resilient one.
But there is so much more to the Wesley Steiner story, from absent parents to bullying to a fractured family setup to a troubled sibling to long distances and unusual humility to dreams within reach.
An outstanding in-depth look at the Auburn-bound linebacker is here.
Around/About Central Georgia
Westside grad transfers to FVSU
Around/About Georgia
GHSA’s Hines clarifies the “20 people” rule
Jackets to resume workouts on June 15
Tech to honor late signee Gowdy
Smart misses his parents (Q&A)
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Around the nation/world
Carnage hits minor-league baseball, hundreds are cut
NFL’s 4th—and-15 ‘onside kick’ tabled for the year
NHL hands out yearly awards anyway