Micah Welch

The Baldwin County Braves (left) faced off against the Putnam War Eagles Aug. 25, and evened up the all-time series at 4-4-1 with a 33-13 victory at home in Milledgeville. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Braves stomp War Eagles, 33-13

Trey Norris

Thursday, August 31, 2023

The Baldin Braves and the Putnam County War Eagles faced off last Friday at Braves Field in Milledgeville. Though only 20 miles separate the two schools’ stadiums, they have met only nine times ever.

Baldwin running back Micah Welch (5) stiff arms a Putnam County player in last year's season opener. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin pounds Peach County in season opener

Lance Mccurley

Thursday, August 24, 2023

After a disappointing 2022 season, Baldwin started 2023 with a win over Peach County last Friday. The Braves traveled down to Fort Valley and left with a 34-13 victory over the Class AAA Trojans. Baldwin head coach Jesse Hicks said he liked what he saw from his players in the 2023 season opener.

Junior Lamar Pounds (who will wear No. 18 for Baldwin High this season) will lead the Braves offense as quarterback this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin banking on better results

Trey Norris

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Following a disappointing season a year ago, going 4-7 and losing to Bainbridge in the first round of the playoffs, the Baldwin Braves are looking for much more in 2023. “Yeah, 4-7 is definitely not where we want to be,” Baldwin head coach Jessie Hicks said of his team’s previous record.

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