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JMA’s Grayson Paradise pitched a complete game last Saturday in a 7-2 win at home over Dominion Christian. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA’s Grayson Paradise pitched a complete game last Saturday in a 7-2 win at home over Dominion Christian. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Three-in-a-row wins boost Trojans’ record

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The John Milledge Academy (JMA, 8-10, 3-4) Trojans hit another rough patch on the diamond last week, losing to Heritage (15-7, 6-4) last Monday and to Dominion Christian (DC, 11-8, 1-0) in game one of a Saturday doubleheader.
BOE recognizes BHS basketball state champions

BOE recognizes BHS basketball state champions

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BOE recognizes BHS basketball state champions

Hannah Mitchell
Thursday, April 11, 2024
On Tuesday, the Baldwin County Board of Education assembled for its monthly meeting consisting of sports recognitions, renovation updates, and the approval of a new teacher recruitment measure.
JMA pitcher David Todd (12) meets with catcher Will Adams during a break in play during a previous home game in Milledgeville. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA pitcher David Todd (12) meets with catcher Will Adams during a break in play during a previous home game in Milledgeville. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Trojans prepare for tournament play

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans baseball team came away with a win and a loss last week against rival Tattnall Square Academy (TSA) of Macon.In game one on Monday versus the visiting Trojans, JMA came away victorious, beating TSA 7-4.
Baldwin High School head coach Kizzi Walker celebrates the Bravettes victory at the state championship. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin High School head coach Kizzi Walker celebrates the Bravettes victory at the state championship. CONTRIBUTED

Walker and Ruff earn GHSA Class 4A Girls Basketball award

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
In the realm of high school basketball, few accolades shine as brightly as the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) awards. This year, the spotlight is on the head coach of the Baldwin High School Bravettes, Kizzi Walker, who has been named the GHSA 4A Girls Basketball Coach of the Year.
Cooper Wilburn (7), who had a big game Monday night at home against Tatnall Square, gets waved through by JMA head coach Chad Starley. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Cooper Wilburn (7), who had a big game Monday night at home against Tatnall Square, gets waved through by JMA head coach Chad Starley. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Battle of the Trojans goes to JMA

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans dropped both games in a home-and-home series against Mount de Sales last week. The Trojans were shut out 5-0 at home last Tuesday by the Cavaliers, then lost 6-1 to the Cavs in Macon on Thursday.
LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff Madison Ruff (3) averaged a teamhigh 15.7 points with 4.9 rebounds per game for Baldwin during her senior year.

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff Madison Ruff (3) averaged a teamhigh 15.7 points with 4.9 rebounds per game for Baldwin during her senior year.

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Ruff reflects on career as Bravette

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Baldwin Bravettes’ point guard Madison Ruff had a great high school career and ended it as a state champion.Beyond winning a state championship, Ruff surpassed the 1,000-point mark in her career, earned several All-Region honors, and was named the GACA All-State 4A South Player of the Year.
Blake Bellflower led the team in RBIs with five, runs scored with three and one home run. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Blake Bellflower led the team in RBIs with five, runs scored with three and one home run. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Mixed results for Trojans baseball

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 21, 2024
John Milledge Academy (JMA) baseball went 1-1 last week in its regular season series vs First Presbyterian Day (FPD), then got shut out 5-0 at home by Mount de Sales on Tuesday.The Trojans hosted the Vikings in Milledgeville last Tuesday and traveled to Macon on Thursday.
Javon Bullard goes through a defensive drill at Georgia’s Pro Day on March 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Javon Bullard goes through a defensive drill at Georgia’s Pro Day on March 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bullard’s roots run deep in Baldwin County

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Javon Bullard recently wrapped up his career at Georgia and is now preparing for the 2024 NFL Draft.The former Baldwin Braves’ football star had a great career in Athens, helping the Bulldogs win back-to-back national championships. Bullard also earned several awards and honors along the way.
The Trojans defeated Tiftarea 14-2 on March 8 in Chula. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Trojans defeated Tiftarea 14-2 on March 8 in Chula. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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JMA tops Tiftarea 14-2 on the road

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 14, 2024
John Milledge Academy (JMA) bounced back on the diamond this past week after losses to Flint River Academy and Heritage put the Trojans at 1-2 on the young season.
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