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Karez Demory (2) goes up for a layup as a Wesleyan defender tries to block his shot. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Karez Demory (2) goes up for a layup as a Wesleyan defender tries to block his shot. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Braves top Wesleyan after action-packed week

Baldwin boys’ basketball capped off an action-packed week with a close victory over Wesleyan last Saturday at the inaugural Hoop Atlanta Holiday Classic at Peachtree Ridge High School. The Braves topped the Wolves 52-47, led by senior Tremarius Lawrence, who came alive in the fourth quarter.
GMC Prep head football coach Bobby Rhodes has resigned after one season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

GMC Prep head football coach Bobby Rhodes has resigned after one season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Rhodes resigns after one season at GMC Prep

GMC Prep head football coach Bobby Rhoades has resigned after one season with the program. The Union-Recorder was first to report the news last week, but Rhoades confirmed his resignation with The Baldwin Bulletin this week. He stepped away one month after the football season ended.
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JMA Lady Trojans win over Windsor, CFCA

The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Lady Trojans improved to 4-0 with two wins last week over Windsor Academy and Central Fellowship Christian of Macon. The Lady Trojans crushed the Lady Knights in Macon last Monday, winning 72-8 in a grossly mismatched game.
Ruff surpassed the 1,000-point mark on Dec. 8 in Macon against the Howard Huskies. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Ruff surpassed the 1,000-point mark on Dec. 8 in Macon against the Howard Huskies. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Led by Ruff, Baldwin girls in 1st place

The Baldwin Bravettes basketball team improved its record to 8-2 last week with wins over Swainsboro and Spalding.
Sophomore guard Karez Demory passes the ball to a teammate last Friday night in a 77-53 win over Howard. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Sophomore guard Karez Demory passes the ball to a teammate last Friday night in a 77-53 win over Howard. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Great start for Braves basketball

The Baldwin Braves boys’ basketball team improved to 4-0 with their most recent win at home on Dec. 8 over the Howard Huskies from Macon. The Braves won 77-53 over the visiting Huskies to add to their wins over Morrow, Central (Macon) and Southwest (Macon).
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Trojans trump pair of Knights to start season

The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans boys’ basketball team opened its season last Friday with a 61-42 road win over the Dominion Christian Knights of Marietta. Three days later, JMA visited Windsor Academy of Macon and came away with a 69-52 decision, again over the Knights.
The Trojans take the field at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium to play against Valwood for a state championship. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Trojans take the field at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium to play against Valwood for a state championship. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Trojans’ win streak stopped at state final

One of the greatest runs in Georgia high school football history came to an end last Thursday when John Milledge Academy (JMA) lost 42-21 to Valwood in the GIAA 3A state championship game at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium in Macon.
Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Milroe steers Alabama to SEC title win over Georgia

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe helped the No. 1 Crimson Tide knock off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in the SEC Championship game, snapping the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak Saturday. While his stat line wasn’t great, Milroe shined in the biggest moments, leading Alabama to the win.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.(Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.(Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Smart insists Dawgs ‘excited’ about Orange Bowl

After being left out of the College Football Playoff, No. 6 Georgia is headed to the Orange Bowl to play No. 5 Florida State, which was snubbed after going undefeated and winning the ACC Title.
The GCSU volleyball team high fives each other after a match. MCKINSEY LEWIS /Contributed

The GCSU volleyball team high fives each other after a match. MCKINSEY LEWIS /Contributed

Bobcats earn PBC Team Sportsmanship Award

The Peach Belt Conference has announced that Georgia College & State University (GCSU) won the 2023 Volleyball Team Sportsmanship Award.