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JMA senior Jalan Butts (3) has been a major contributor for the Trojans this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

JMA senior Jalan Butts (3) has been a major contributor for the Trojans this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

JMA hoops wins eight of last nine games

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, February 1, 2024
After a 4-5 start, John Milledge Academy (JMA) recently turned a corner and is now on a hot streak, winning eight of its last nine games since Jan. 5, including the last four in a row. JMA head coach Mitch Risley is happy to see his team peaking at the right time of the season.
Baldwin’s Isaiah Dennis (left) contributed 12 points to a tight 56-53 win over Griffin last Friday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin’s Isaiah Dennis (left) contributed 12 points to a tight 56-53 win over Griffin last Friday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Braves beat Bears in ‘nailbiter’ match

Trey Norris
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Baldwin boys’ basketball extended its win streak to six this past week with the team’s 19th win of the season. The Braves handed Spalding a crushing 86-32 loss at home last Tuesday before visiting region rival Griffin on Friday.
Madison Ruff (4) had a team-leading four steals and eight assists in a strong defensive effort for the Bravettes last Tuesday. TREY NORRIS/ Staff

Madison Ruff (4) had a team-leading four steals and eight assists in a strong defensive effort for the Bravettes last Tuesday. TREY NORRIS/ Staff

Baldwin girls continue dominating season

Trey Norris
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The Baldwin Bravettes extended their win streak to 15 with two convincing victories over Spalding and defending state champion Griffin last week.
Baldwin’s Omari Woodard (5) fights to get past a defender in a recent Braves game. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin’s Omari Woodard (5) fights to get past a defender in a recent Braves game. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin on a mid-season bull run

Trey Norris
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Most recently posting an 86-32 score over Spalding on Tuesday, the Baldwin Braves extended their win streak to five after previously beating North Augusta, Howard, Perry, and Washington counties.
Baldwin junior power forward Janaye Walker (5) drives the lane against Lowndes County in Monday’s 75-50 rout of the Lady Vikings. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin junior power forward Janaye Walker (5) drives the lane against Lowndes County in Monday’s 75-50 rout of the Lady Vikings. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Walker, Neal lead Bravettes past Lowndes at MLK Classic

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Baldwin’s Janaye Walker and Kassidy Neal each posted a double-double as Class 4A’s top-ranked Bravettes routed Lowndes at the Holy Innocents’ MLK Classic. The talented junior duo helped Baldwin defeat Class 7A’s Lady Vikings 75-50, marking their 10th victory in a row.
Baldwin head coach Ben Smith has the Braves 15-2 after Tuesday’s region win over Howard. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin head coach Ben Smith has the Braves 15-2 after Tuesday’s region win over Howard. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin coach pleased the Braves are doing well

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Baldwin head coach Ben Smith isn’t surprised to see his team having so much success in his first year. The former Dublin head coach stepped in for Anthony Webb during the offseason and has added to the foundation that his predecessor left.
Lady Trojan junior Lucy Elliott (11) tosses up a 3-pointer. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Lady Trojan junior Lucy Elliott (11) tosses up a 3-pointer. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA girls win 10-straight to open season

Trey Norris
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The John Milledge Academy Lady Trojans extended their season-opening win streak to 10 games with a 46-36 victory over Tattnall Square Academy last Wednesday. The Lady Trojans had a slow start but reached a 10-6 lead in the second quarter.
The Baldwin Braves have their new head football coach in Kevin Patterson. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Baldwin Braves have their new head football coach in Kevin Patterson. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Baldwin High School hires new head football coach

Lance Mccurley
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
On Wednesday, Baldwin High School officially announced Kevin Patterson as its new head football coach. Patterson replaces Jessie Hicks, who coached at Baldwin in two different stints, going 110-60 in 15 seasons.
Georgia running back Kendall Milton celebrates after the Bulldogs defeated Florida State. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Georgia running back Kendall Milton celebrates after the Bulldogs defeated Florida State. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Dawgs make statement with rout of FSU

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Georgia made a huge statement in its 63-3 rout of Florida State this past Saturday in the Orange Bowl. Both teams were left out of the College Football Playoff, but the No. 6 Bulldogs showed why they should have made it after losing Dec. 2 to No. 4 Alabama in the SEC Championship game.
Jalan Butts (3) tries to dish the ball inside the paint to Brandon Watson (54). TREY NORRIS/Staff

Jalan Butts (3) tries to dish the ball inside the paint to Brandon Watson (54). TREY NORRIS/Staff

Mixed results for JMA boys' basketball

Trey Norris
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The John Milledge Academy (JMA) boys’ basketball team had a rough week before Christmas, going 1-4 over five games and dropping their season record to 4-4 overall. The Trojans’ lone win came on Dec. 20 at home over the Academy for Classical Education (ACE) to cap off the Larry Prestridge Classic.
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