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Clay Brown

Clay Brown is the Sports Editor for the Houston Home Journal. His career started as a freelance journalist for the Cairo Messenger in his hometown of Cairo, Georgia before moving to Valdosta and freelancing for the Valdosta Daily Times. He moved to Warner Robins with his wife, Miranda, and two cats Olive and Willow in 2023 to become Sports Editor for the HHJ. When not out covering games and events Clay enjoys reading books and comics, watching movies and cooking.

Clay's Latest Articles

Northside, Veterans enter region opener against each other hoping to start playoff bid | Game of the Week

For the last two years one of Northside or Veterans has been winless entering this matchup that, until now, has been at the end of the season.

Care Bears and team building help Houston County softball breeze by Northside

If someone told you that they had a Care Bear, you might assume they had a plushie from the 1980s television show. It means something a little different for Houston County softball.

Perry softball looking to bounce back after halfhearted effort with important region games on the horizon

The Panther Pit was quiet Monday night after Perry’s (15-7) game against Thomas County Central (12-10), save for a few unhappy coaches.

Bye weeks and favorable region matchups on the slate for Houston County’s football teams this week

There have been some tough matchups and big losses for Houston County football teams in the last two weeks, but the slate is a little easier to digest this week.

Region championship chances take a hit for some, other teams in prime position | Softball Roundup

A couple of teams took hits to their region championship chances last week, while others are still in a favorable position to win theirs.

Why Houston County’s hot offensive performance was not enough in loss to Westlake

In Houston County’s (2-2) return home after a historic shootout against Central-Carrollton, they looked good. But another eye-popping offensive performance wasn't enough to beat Westlake.

Friday Night Football Roundup — Week 5

It was another week for high scores and big blowouts for Houston County’s schools, although some of the scores went their way this time around.

Westfield looks for first road win at reigning GIAA 4A champion Stratford Academy | Game of the Week

Westfield hasn’t won a road game this year, but they’re hoping for their first as they visit the reigning GIAA 4A champion, Stratford Academy, on Friday.

Houston County surges in fifth inning to hand Lee County first region loss

Lee County’s first hit in 13 tries was a solo home run over right field to take the lead. It was all Houston County from there after a brief message from their coach.

Houston County football teams are getting in their final tests before region play, some start this week | Football Previews

Last week was rough for Houston County’s football teams, but they’ll look to bounce back as we hit the halfway point of the regular season on Friday.

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