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GIRLS: TIGERS 48, SPARTANS 29; BOYS: TIGERS 68, SPARTANS 33
North Springs falls to dominant Tucker By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com
Sandy Springs family experience features spectrum of MLK legacy By WENDY EDWARDS newsroom@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center hosted the MLK Life & Legacy Family Experience event, celebrating the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 19. Attendees had the opportunity to view the Emmy-nominated film “Our Friend, Martin,” an
animated film about two friends who travel through time, meeting King at various points on his journey. Additionally, six activity stations placed throughout the atrium helped reinforce the ideals King championed. Children flocked to the “Justice” station where they decorated a bookmark including the quote, “The time is always right to do what is right.” At the “Dream”
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Tucker senior Elaina Parker drives the baseline at Tucker High School Jan. 20. Parker and the Tigers held the Spartans below 30 points in 32 minutes for a 48-29 victory.
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station, children completed a Dream Cloud craft to share their hopes for the future. The “Community” station included a large mural that attendees contributed to through drawings and color. Families who attended said they were inspired by the gathering and hope to pass on King’s ideals to future generations.
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Families enjoy the seven activity stations at the MLK Life & Legacy Family Experience at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Jan. 19.
TUCKER, Ga. — Tucker High School held visiting North Springs boys and girls basketball teams to just over 60 points combined in two dominant wins Jan. 20. Tucker, North Springs and eight other schools are competing for four spots in the state tournament. Region 5 of 4A boasts several teams ranked in the state and the No. 1 girls player in the class of 2026, Kate Harpring, who scored her 3,000th career
point for Marist the same night. The girls faced off first, and after making the first basket of the game, North Springs did not lead again for almost the entire 32 minutes of play. Tucker emerged victorious, 48-29. North Springs, with a number of multi-sport athletes, struggled to get their offense flowing. Senior Alanna Moran led the team with 13 points in the loss. She also has varsity letters in volleyball and flag football.