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GMC celebrates two former Bulldogs selected in the 2025 NFL Draft

GMC celebrates two former Bulldogs selected in the 2025 NFL Draft

GMC celebrates two former Bulldogs selected in the 2025 NFL Draft

Two former Georgia Military College Junior College football players, Anthony Belton and Jalen Royals, were selected to the 2025 NFL Draft, becoming the 58th and 59th Bulldogs to reach the National Football League.
Junior Matthew Rogers in action at the Peach Belt Conference Championship. COURTESY OF GCSU

Junior Matthew Rogers in action at the Peach Belt Conference Championship. COURTESY OF GCSU

Bobcats’ golf season ends in Augusta at PBC championship

The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) golf team completed its season April 18-20 at the PBC Conference Championship, shooting a 39-over-par 903 over three rounds.The tournament took place at Forest Hills Golf Club in Augusta.
Zayden Walker (10) was among the defenders seeing significant time during G-Day. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Zayden Walker (10) was among the defenders seeing significant time during G-Day. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Linebackers determined to uphold Georgia standard

Few things draw the attention of college football fans during a spring game than an ongoing quarterback battle.
Ryan Puglisi attempted a combined 49 passes during Saturday’s G-Day scrimmage. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Ryan Puglisi attempted a combined 49 passes during Saturday’s G-Day scrimmage. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Quarterbacks compete at G-Day

Georgia wrapped up spring practice this past Saturday with its annual G-Day scrimmage, showcasing the competition for the starting quarterback job between Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi.Both Bulldog quarterbacks struggled at times, but each also made some nice plays while under center.
GMC Preparatory School’s varsity baseball team defeated Wilkinson County 15-0 March 27. The senior night game ended early in the fourth inning because of the unanswered points. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

GMC Preparatory School’s varsity baseball team defeated Wilkinson County 15-0 March 27. The senior night game ended early in the fourth inning because of the unanswered points. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

GMC Prep whips Wilkinson on senior night

The GMC Prep varsity baseball team dominated senior night Mar. 27, with a 15-0 shutout of Wilkinson County. The Thursday-night victory improved the Bulldogs to 11-10 overall, ranking them third in Georgia 1A D2 Region 5.
Georgia College’s women’s basketball team defeated Flagler University 82-73 at home in the quarterfinal round of the Peach Belt Conference. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Georgia College’s women’s basketball team defeated Flagler University 82-73 at home in the quarterfinal round of the Peach Belt Conference. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

GCSU women’s basketball reaches PBC semifinals

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) beat Flagler University 82-73 at home in Milledgeville on March 5, in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) women’s quarterfinals.
Baldwin sophomore Trinia Lawrence (3) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin sophomore Trinia Lawrence (3) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bears beat Baldwin to win Class 3A title

A strong second-half performance led Cherokee Bluff to upset Baldwin’s girls in the Class 3A championship last week.The Bears denied the Bravettes, who claimed the Class 4A state title last year, a chance to repeat with a 66-58 victory at the Macon Coliseum on March 5.
After Thursday’s matchup, both teams joined together and concluded the competition with a prayer. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

After Thursday’s matchup, both teams joined together and concluded the competition with a prayer. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

JMA shuts out Vidalia Heritage in home opener

JMA’s varsity baseball team is back in action and dominated its home opener Feb. 27 against Vidalia Heritage Academy. After posting a 10-0 shutout over the Eagles, the Trojans have a 3-0 overall record and are ranked first in the GIAA 3A/4A region.
After their wins last weekend at home, the 13th-ranked Bobcats have an overall record of 3-4. They are set to return home this weekend for two games against Lynn University. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

After their wins last weekend at home, the 13th-ranked Bobcats have an overall record of 3-4. They are set to return home this weekend for two games against Lynn University. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

GCSU sweeps Eckerd College in home-opener series

GCSU baseball enjoyed an action-packed home opener by beating Eckerd College last Friday at John Kurtz Field in Milledgeville, followed by doubleheader wins against the Tritons on Saturday.
Billy Goddard led the Bobcats with a 218 to finish tied for 10th place. He is the first top-10 golfer for GCSU since the 2022-23 season. COURTESY OF GCSU

Billy Goddard led the Bobcats with a 218 to finish tied for 10th place. He is the first top-10 golfer for GCSU since the 2022-23 season. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU golf team shows signs of improvement under new coach

The Georgia College golf team completed its first tournament Feb. 3-4 under new head coach Ben English.The Bobcats shot a team total 909 in the 54-hole tournament to finish 9th overall. It marked the first regular season top-10 finish for the Bobcats since the 2022-23 season.