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AJ Carr is a junior at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Ga. He is a sports podcaster for the ODYSSEY Media Group. This is his second official year on staff and loves informing his school about CCHS athletics. Outside of school, he plays three varsity sports football, basketball and golf. He also enjoys going to UGA football games and hanging out with his friends. Carr this year hopes to grow as a writer but also share his experiences with younger writers.

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    Carr on Par Episode 6 – Mock Draft

    by AJ Carr April 23, 2020

    ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Podcaster AJ Carr presents his 2020 NFL Mock Draft to sports writer Andrew Robinson and Digital Editor Owen Donnelly. The three discuss where Carr could be right or wrong predicting the upcoming NFL Draft.

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    Carr on Par Episode 5 – Professional sports update with Andrew Robinson

    by AJ Carr April 16, 2020

    In episode five of Carr on Par, Sports Podcaster AJ Carr talks with Digital Editor Owen Donnelly and Sports Writer Andrew Robinson about developments in the sports world with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Carr on Par Episode 4 – COVID-19 Conversation with Owen Donnelly

    by AJ Carr March 23, 2020

    Sports Podcaster AJ Carr and Digital Editor Owen Donnelly talk about the recent COVID-19 outbreak and its effect on local sporting events as well as national.

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    Carr on Par Episode 3 – Q&A with Coach Aiken

    by AJ Carr March 5, 2020

    ODYSSEY Media Group sports podcaster AJ Carr sits down to Clarke Central High School varsity soccer Coach and Associate Athletic Director Christopher Aiken, to discuss events within the CCHS soccer program.

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    100 Yard Dash with Zach Quick (video)

    by AJ Carr February 21, 2020

    ODYSSEY Media Group sports podcaster AJ Carr interviews Clarke Central High School senior Zach Quick about his time spent with the CCHS boys varsity soccer team.

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    Review: Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez

    by AJ Carr February 18, 2020

    The limited-time documentary series “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez” was released onto Netflix on Jan. 15, following the murders committed by former college and professional football star Aaron Hernandez.

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    Author Event: Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal

    by AJ Carr February 11, 2020

    The Clarke Central High School Media Specialists will be hosting an author event on Feb. 12 with the authors of “I’m Not Dying With You Tonight,” Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal.

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    Carr on Par Episode 2 – A conversation with CCHS Baseball Coach Osborne

    by AJ Carr February 3, 2020

    ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Podcaster AJ Carr sits down for a conversation with Clarke Central High School head baseball coach Adam Osborne.

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    Carr on Par Episode 1 – Q&A with Adonis “AJ” Huff

    by AJ Carr January 24, 2020

    ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Podcaster AJ Carr sits down for a Q&A episode of Carr on Par with sophomore baseball player AJ Huff regarding his family, baseball and school life.

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    Hazardous heat

    by AJ Carr September 15, 2019

    Some Clarke Central High School varsity and JV practices this season have been canceled or delayed due to extreme heat.

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    Review: Last Chance U Season 4

    by AJ Carr August 16, 2019

    “Last Chance U” season four, titled “INDY Part 2,” follows the Independence Community College football program throughout the 2018-19 football season.

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    Award-winning Gladiator

    by AJ Carr April 8, 2019

    Clarke Clarke High School 2012 graduate Andre Robinson talks about his journey to working for the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team and being named a member of Front Office sports Rising 25.

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    Tennis: Midseason Check-in

    by AJ Carr March 28, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School tennis teams have reached the midseason point with the boys posting an overall record of 6-1 and the girls’ record falling to 1-6.

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    First Look Podcast: March Madness

    by AJ Carr March 20, 2019

    In the first edition of First Look, sports staffers AJ Carr and Zach Donegan take a closer look into the NCAA March Madness Tournament. They make predictions on who will win each game in the tournament.

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    CCHS vs. BHS tennis preview

    by AJ Carr February 26, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School tennis teams played its first match on Feb. 5. against Morgan County High School. This week, they are preparing for their next match against Buford High School on Feb. 28.

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    Lady Gladiators fall short

    by AJ Carr February 24, 2019

    The Clarke Central High School varsity girls soccer team played against Oconee County High School on Feb. 22.

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    By the numbers: Clarke Central High School vs. East Paulding High School

    by AJ Carr November 15, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School Gladiators will face off against the East Paulding High School Raiders on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

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    By the numbers: Clarke Central vs. Cedar Shoals High School

    by AJ Carr September 25, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play against their cross-town rivals, Cedar Shoals High School, on Sept. 28 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

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    Season preview: Varsity football

    by AJ Carr August 17, 2018

    The Clarke Central High School varsity football team looks to improve in their upcoming season.

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