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The GMC Raiders earned the No. 2 spot in the nation at the National Raiders Competition and Team A earned the title of top team at the state championship. COURTESY OF GMC

The GMC Raiders earned the No. 2 spot in the nation at the National Raiders Competition and Team A earned the title of top team at the state championship. COURTESY OF GMC

GMC Prep sports earn outstanding achievements

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Georgia Military College Preparatory School’s (GMC Prep) athletic teams showcased incredible talent, resilience, and sportsmanship this season, with impressive performances across softball, raiders, and cross country.
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Trojans’ effort stands out after tough season

Trey Norris
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The John Milledge (JMA) Trojans season ended last Friday night in Chula with a disappointing 35-28 loss to Tiftarea.JMA finished its 2024 season with just two wins and a 2-9 final record, its worst since 2009 when the Trojans went winless.Still, head coach J.T.
The Trojans’ offensive line will be going up against a stingy Tiftarea defense this Friday night in Chula. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Trojans’ offensive line will be going up against a stingy Tiftarea defense this Friday night in Chula. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trojans vs. Tiftarea in tough playoff pairing

Trey Norris
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans will make the long trip south to Chula on Friday night for a first-round playoff match against the Tiftarea Academy Panthers.The Panthers have enjoyed a great regular season, finishing with a 9-1 record that included a 46-21 victory over JMA in week three.
Braves quarterback LJ Pounds scored three touchdowns on the ground last Thursday against Howard in Macon. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Braves quarterback LJ Pounds scored three touchdowns on the ground last Thursday against Howard in Macon. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin beats Howard as regular season winds down

Trey Norris
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Baldwin Braves extended their regular season winning streak to four games with a 49-36 win over Howard last Thursday night in Macon.
Baldwin’s Jonquavious “Q” Russell (36) and Jaylen King (right) celebrate with quarterback Lamar Pounds (8) and Dejanerio Hill (61) looking on after a touchdown. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin’s Jonquavious “Q” Russell (36) and Jaylen King (right) celebrate with quarterback Lamar Pounds (8) and Dejanerio Hill (61) looking on after a touchdown. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Big region win for Braves over Patriots

Trey Norris
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Baldwin Braves moved above a .500-win percentage for the first time all season last Friday night with a dominating 42-14 win at home over the highly favored Westside Patriots, out of Augusta.
JMA quarterback Kolt McMichael returned to action last Friday after being sidelined by injury most of this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA quarterback Kolt McMichael returned to action last Friday after being sidelined by injury most of this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Late-season win keeps JMA playoff hopes alive

Trey Norris
Thursday, October 31, 2024
John Milledge (JMA) earned a huge region victory last Friday night, going 28-17 over the visiting Mount de Sales (MDS) Cavaliers.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) shakes a defender in last year’s contest. KARI HODGES/UGAAA

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) shakes a defender in last year’s contest. KARI HODGES/UGAAA

Georgia prepares for Florida, DJ Lagway

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The annual Georgia-Florida rivalry will be renewed this Saturday in Jacksonville at Everbank Stadium. The No. 2 Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 SEC) will face the Gators (4-3, 2-2), led by talented freshman quarterback DJ Lagway after starter Graham Mertz suffered a season-ending injury a few weeks ago.
Eatonton-based racer C.G. Knight (center with hat) celebrates his No Mercy 15 win at South Georgia Motorsports Park with crewmembers Doug Colbert (left), Jason Mote, and Richard Disher. CHRIS SIMMONS/Contributed

Eatonton-based racer C.G. Knight (center with hat) celebrates his No Mercy 15 win at South Georgia Motorsports Park with crewmembers Doug Colbert (left), Jason Mote, and Richard Disher. CHRIS SIMMONS/Contributed

Eatonton driver wins major drag racing event

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Eatonton’s own C.G.Knight said he predicted his Oct. 13 win at No Mercy 15 on the eighth mile at South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP), near Valdosta.

Big road win boosts Braves playoff hopes

Trey N
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Not only did the Baldwin Braves win their first road game of the season last Friday in Augusta; they picked up a huge region victory over the Aquinas Fightin’ Irish. It also marked backto- back victories and the Braves’ third win in their last four games.
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