JMA Football 2023

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

Trey Norris
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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.
JMA defenders bring down a Pinewood ball-carrier. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA defenders bring down a Pinewood ball-carrier. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA pounds Pinewood to reach title game

Trey Norris
Thursday, November 30, 2023
In another lopsided victory last Friday, the John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans beat the Pinewood Patriots 63-28 on Nov. 24 to secure their spot in the GIAA Class 3A state championship game this Thursday in Macon.
Bud Veal (3), who caught two touchdown passes in JMA’s playoff win last Friday against the Tiftarea Panthers, had a strong defensive game, too, assisting in several key tackles. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Bud Veal (3), who caught two touchdown passes in JMA’s playoff win last Friday against the Tiftarea Panthers, had a strong defensive game, too, assisting in several key tackles. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA advances with 48-19 win over Panthers

Trey Norris
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Trojans’ perfect season continued with their first playoff win last Friday, beating the visiting Tiftarea Panthers 48-19 behind a strong game on offense and equally good performance on defense.
Senior Javian Butts (14) has been a consistent threat in JMA’s running game this season, averaging 9.6 yards per carry and racking up 1,746 total yards through the regular season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Senior Javian Butts (14) has been a consistent threat in JMA’s running game this season, averaging 9.6 yards per carry and racking up 1,746 total yards through the regular season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA takes on Tiftarea in first playoff game

Trey Norris
Thursday, November 16, 2023
After its win over Tattnall Square two weeks ago, John Milledge Academy (JMA) sat out round one of the state playoffs with a bye and awaited the winner of the matchup between St. Andrews and Tiftarea.
Jalan Butts (13) carries the ball behind blockers Javian Butts (14) and Bud Veal (3) during a JMA home game earlier this season.

Jalan Butts (13) carries the ball behind blockers Javian Butts (14) and Bud Veal (3) during a JMA home game earlier this season.

Trojans take 49-33 win over Pinewood

Trey Norris
Thursday, October 5, 2023
With new quarterback Solomon Burney at the helm, the John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans captured their sixth straight win of the season last Friday, beating the Pinewood Patriots 49-33 on the road.
JMA co-captains Brandon Watson (66), Jayden Dorsey (11) and Bud Veal (3) walk out on the field prior to the game’s start.

JMA co-captains Brandon Watson (66), Jayden Dorsey (11) and Bud Veal (3) walk out on the field prior to the game’s start.

JMA beats Brookwood to extend win record

Trey Norris
Thursday, September 28, 2023
John Milledge Academy (JMA) hosted the Brookwood Warriors last Friday on Homecoming night in Milledgeville, where the Trojans won 62-28 at Trojan Field. It marked the fifth win in as many games for JMA this year and extended the organization’s winning streak to 55 over the last five seasons.
Jalen Butts (13) picked up a two-point conversion for the Trojans. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

Jalen Butts (13) picked up a two-point conversion for the Trojans. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

Trojans top Frederica Academy, continue winning

Trey Norris
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
JMA finished up its three-game road trip last Friday at Frederica Academy, where the Trojans picked up their fourth win of the season in a tightly contested battle with the Knights from St. Simons Island.
Javian Butts (14) bursts into open field after hauling in a pass from quarterback Kolt McMichael. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Javian Butts (14) bursts into open field after hauling in a pass from quarterback Kolt McMichael. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trojans remain undefeated with win over George Walton

Trey Norris
Thursday, September 14, 2023
John Milledge Academy returned to action this past Friday when it faced the George Walton Academy Bulldogs in Monroe. With a 34-7 victory over the Bulldogs, the Trojans improved to 3-0 on the season and boosted the school’s overall undefeated streak to 53 games dating back to the 2019 season.
John Milledge Academy's Tyrecus Harrison (55) and David Todd (12) converge on a Brentwood ball carrier earlier this year. JMA participated in an invitational tournament at Columbus last Saturday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

John Milledge Academy's Tyrecus Harrison (55) and David Todd (12) converge on a Brentwood ball carrier earlier this year. JMA participated in an invitational tournament at Columbus last Saturday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trojans dominate Canton Academy in invitational

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans traveled to Columbus last Saturday to play in the SECIS Invitational hosted by Brookstone Academy. The Trojans also competed last season in the SECIS tournament and won 48-7 over Lamar High School from Meridian, Miss.
Quarterback Kolt McMichael (7) scrambles for a first down in the season opener against Brentwood. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Quarterback Kolt McMichael (7) scrambles for a first down in the season opener against Brentwood. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trojans trounce Brentwood War Eagles

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 24, 2023
John Milledge Academy (JMA) got its 2023 season off to a dominant start last Friday when it hosted the Brentwood War Eagles. In a battle of defending state champions, the Trojans beat the War Eagles 43-3 at Trojan Field.
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