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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

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.
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.

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

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

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.
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

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.The Trojans were set to play a two-game series this past weekend but due to inclement weather, JMA played only one game versus Tiftarea...
Baldwin head coach Kizzy Walker hugs an assistant after the win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Baldwin head coach Kizzy Walker hugs an assistant after the win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

STATE CHAMPS: Bravettes complete epic comeback to capture title

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, March 14, 2024
It was a championship game for the ages last Wednesday night as top-ranked Baldwin mounted a stunning comeback, defeating No. 2 Hardaway 47-39 to win the Class AAAA girls’ state title.After a slow start, the Bravettes clawed their way back into contention to capture their first championship in more...
The Baldwin Bravettes topped Fayette County 55-32 last Saturday at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Georgia, to secure a spot in the Class AAAA girls state championship game in Macon on Wednesday. CONTRIBUTED

The Baldwin Bravettes topped Fayette County 55-32 last Saturday at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Georgia, to secure a spot in the Class AAAA girls state championship game in Macon on Wednesday. CONTRIBUTED

Bravettes dominate Fayette County, make return trip to state championship game

Lance Mccurley
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Defensive was key in Baldwin’s’ dominant win over Fayette County in the Class AAAA semifinal this past Saturday.The Bravettes limited their mistakes and took advantage of the Lady Tigers’ miscues en route to a 55-32 win, sending them to a second consecutive championship game at the Macon Centreplex...
Baldwin junior Janaye Walker (5) has played a key role in the team's playoff run. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin junior Janaye Walker (5) has played a key role in the team's playoff run. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bravettes dominate early playoff rounds in March to Macon

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Baldwin girls' basketball began its playoff march last Wednesday with an 84-5 rout of Southeast Bulloch, followed by a 62-42 victory over Trinity Christian over the weekend, and a 66-39 win over Stockbridge on Tuesday.Class AAAA’s top-ranked Bravettes have crushed their competition through the...
Baldwin sophomore Omari Woodard (5) stepped up in place of Tre Lawrence last week against Southeast Bulloch and posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin sophomore Omari Woodard (5) stepped up in place of Tre Lawrence last week against Southeast Bulloch and posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Braves survive first-round scare, make up for it in Sweet 16

Lance Mccurley
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Baldwin boys’ basketball began its playoff run last week against Southeast Bulloch, surviving a 59-54 scare.
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