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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.
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.
Junior quarterback Kolt McMichael will guide the offense for the Trojans this season, his first as a starter for the four-time defending GIAA 4-A state champions. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Junior quarterback Kolt McMichael will guide the offense for the Trojans this season, his first as a starter for the four-time defending GIAA 4-A state champions. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trojans tackle new challenges after title runs

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans won the state championship last season, defeating Deerfield-Windsor 49-0 to capture their fourth-consecutive state title.
Brothers Javian (14) and Jalan Butts (13) are key contributors to the JMA Trojans, both on offense and defense, and both will be called upon often as leaders on the team, too. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Brothers Javian (14) and Jalan Butts (13) are key contributors to the JMA Trojans, both on offense and defense, and both will be called upon often as leaders on the team, too. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Brothers remain key to Trojans’ sustained success

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 24, 2023
“Both” seems to be the best way to describe brothers Jalan and Javian Butts as great contributors to the John Milledge Academy (JMA) football program for the past three years. Both became starters in their junior year, and both have made major impacts on both sides of the ball.
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