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John Milledge Academy’s Abe Gainous had an interception and four tackles playing for the Sophomore Gold team in the 2025 Georgia Elite Classic. TREY NORRIS/Staff

John Milledge Academy’s Abe Gainous had an interception and four tackles playing for the Sophomore Gold team in the 2025 Georgia Elite Classic. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Milledgeville students play in GEC

Local football players from John Milledge Academy and Georgia Military College Prep attended the 2025 Georgia Elite Classic held Dec. 28 at Barron Stadium in Rome.JMA’s Abe Gainous joined GMC Prep’s Cayden Wingfield, Walt Greene, Noah Yohan, and Matt McDade in representing their respective schools...

JMA teammates earn all-state honors

After capturing its sixth state title in school history, the John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans football team received more honors as eight players were named to the GIAA AAA All-State team.Quarterback Lewis Cheney, linebacker and fullback Abe Gaionus, defensive back Bradyn Harrison, running back...
Head Coach Abigail King, Alanis Bernis, Assistant Coach Anna Clark and Director of Athletics Wendell Staton. COURTESY OF GCSU

Head Coach Abigail King, Alanis Bernis, Assistant Coach Anna Clark and Director of Athletics Wendell Staton. COURTESY OF GCSU

Bernis becomes all-time digs leader for Bobcats

Alanis Bernis became the Georgia College & State University all-time digs leader Nov. 13, though Emmanuel University defeated the Bobcats 25-15, 25-12 and 25-15 in a non-conference volleyball match that evening at GCSU’s Centennial Center.The Lions improved to 19-9 overall, while the Bobcats...
A JMA receiver makes an acrobatic catch in last week’s game against the visiting Piedmont Cougars. TREY NORRIS/Staff

A JMA receiver makes an acrobatic catch in last week’s game against the visiting Piedmont Cougars. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA opens playoffs with shutout win

The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans are going back to the GIAA AAA state semi-finals for the seventh time in eight years following a dominant 56-0 performance against Piedmont Academy last Friday night in Milledgeville.The Trojans’ offensive attack was led by running back Javaris “Duke” Hurt...

Bobcats cross-country enter region poll at No. 10

The Georgia College & State University men's cross-country team has entered the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Rankings at No. 10.Regional Rankings are determined subjectively by a single member coach in each respective region.

GMC Prep returns to playoff contention

Georgia Military College (GMC) has officially made it back to the GHSA State Playoffs for the first time since 2022 after finishing its 2025 regular season with a 4-6 record and going 3-2 in region play.Despite a disappointing 42-3 loss to Johnson County last Friday in Wrightsville to close out the...
John Milledge Academy’s Bradyn Harrison (16) celebrates an interception in a game played earlier this season in Milledgeville. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

John Milledge Academy’s Bradyn Harrison (16) celebrates an interception in a game played earlier this season in Milledgeville. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

Trojans take on Cougars in playoff opener

The John Milledge Academy (JMA) football team enjoyed some hard-earned time off last week after sealing the number-one overall seed in GIAA Class AAA state playoffs with a 9-1 regular season record and a region championship.The Trojans are now preparing to play an old rival in the Piedmont Cougars...
GMC senior Joseph Cox (20) reacts to a tackle by his teammates in a game earlier this season. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

GMC senior Joseph Cox (20) reacts to a tackle by his teammates in a game earlier this season. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

Bulldogs suffer loss against Wilkinson County Warriors

Georgia Military College (GMC) Prep suffered its first loss since Sep. 5, falling 34-6 in Irwinton to the Wilkinson County Warriors.Irwinton took a 13-0 lead in the first quarter and had extended that advantage to 20-3 by halftime.
JMA quarterback Lewis Cheney threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns in the Trojans win. TREY NORRIS/ FILE PHOTO

JMA quarterback Lewis Cheney threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns in the Trojans win. TREY NORRIS/ FILE PHOTO

Trojans trounce Cavaliers in Macon

John Milledge Academy (9-1, 4-0) remained dominant last Friday, shutting out Mount de Sales (2-8, 1-3) 42-0 in Macon.The Trojans scored 28 unanswered points in the first quarter and 14 in the second to secure the victory in their final game of the regular season.Neither team scored in the second...
The Georgia College & State University women’s cross-country team finished fourth at the 2025 Peach Belt Conference Championship. COURTESY OF GCSU

The Georgia College & State University women’s cross-country team finished fourth at the 2025 Peach Belt Conference Championship. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU’s women’s cross-country places fourth at PBC

The Georgia College & State University women’s cross-country team finished in fourth place at the 2025 Peach Belt Conference Championship Oct. 25 at the Bobcat Cross-Country Course.The Bobcats, who were hosting the conference meet for the first time since 2016, placed fourth for the third...