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Loran Smith Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Communications Claude Felton during Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Loran Smith Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Communications Claude Felton during Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Smith: Legendary UGA sports information director Claude Felton

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 15, 2024
I knew this day was coming, but before we lament its inevitability, we will maintain dry eyes and sing, “Thanks for the Memories.
Karez Demory (2) was Baldwin’s third-highest scorer on Tuesday with 15 points in the Braves’ region playoff win over Westside. TREY NORRIS/File Photo

Karez Demory (2) was Baldwin’s third-highest scorer on Tuesday with 15 points in the Braves’ region playoff win over Westside. TREY NORRIS/File Photo

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Braves beat Westside in region playoff opener

Trey Norris
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Baldwin boys’ basketball team capped off a fantastic 2023-24 regular schedule last Tuesday with a 73-30 beatdown of Swainsboro, finishing the season an undefeated 12-0 in region play and 22-2 overall.
Karez Demory (2) was Baldwin’s third-highest scorer on Tuesday with 15 points in the Braves’ region playoff win over Westover. TREY NORRIS/File Photo

Karez Demory (2) was Baldwin’s third-highest scorer on Tuesday with 15 points in the Braves’ region playoff win over Westover. TREY NORRIS/File Photo

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Bravettes start strong in region tourney

Trey Norris
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Baldwin Bravettes concluded their regular season on Feb. 6, going 22-2 overall and undefeated at 12-0 in region play.
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Gavin Tierce/CONTRIBUTED

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GMC prep appoints varsity football coach

Gavin Tierce
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Georgia Military College Preparatory School (GMC Prep) has selected offensive line Coach Major Gavin Tierce as the head varsity football coach.Tierce brings football experience spanning across the state of Georgia and culminating in his role as offensive line coach at GMC Prep this past season.
Baldwin High School honored Janaye Waler after the regular season finale. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin High School honored Janaye Waler after the regular season finale. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Walker scores 1,000th point but bigger goal remains

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Baldwin’s Janaye Walker scored her 1,00th-point Jan. 30 in a 69-19 victory over Westside-Macon. A week later, the program honored Walker after the Bravettes topped Swainsboro in the regular season finale. Walker eclipsed the 1,000-point mark with a layup against Westside last week.
Senior point guard Tremarius Lawrence (4) has averaged more than 10 points per game in his career with the Braves. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Senior point guard Tremarius Lawrence (4) has averaged more than 10 points per game in his career with the Braves. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Baldwin boys finish 22-2; clinch region regular-season title

Trey Norris
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Baldwin boys’ basketball team captured the Region 2 4A title last Tuesday with a comeback win at home over Macon’s Westside Seminoles.The Braves had a surprisingly slow start at home versus Westside, finding themselves down by double digits several times in the first half.
JMA senior Jalan Butts (3) has been a major contributor for the Trojans this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

JMA senior Jalan Butts (3) has been a major contributor for the Trojans this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

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JMA hoops wins eight of last nine games

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, February 1, 2024
After a 4-5 start, John Milledge Academy (JMA) recently turned a corner and is now on a hot streak, winning eight of its last nine games since Jan. 5, including the last four in a row. JMA head coach Mitch Risley is happy to see his team peaking at the right time of the season.
Baldwin’s Isaiah Dennis (left) contributed 12 points to a tight 56-53 win over Griffin last Friday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin’s Isaiah Dennis (left) contributed 12 points to a tight 56-53 win over Griffin last Friday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Braves beat Bears in ‘nailbiter’ match

Trey Norris
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Baldwin boys’ basketball extended its win streak to six this past week with the team’s 19th win of the season. The Braves handed Spalding a crushing 86-32 loss at home last Tuesday before visiting region rival Griffin on Friday.
Madison Ruff (4) had a team-leading four steals and eight assists in a strong defensive effort for the Bravettes last Tuesday. TREY NORRIS/ Staff

Madison Ruff (4) had a team-leading four steals and eight assists in a strong defensive effort for the Bravettes last Tuesday. TREY NORRIS/ Staff

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Baldwin girls continue dominating season

Trey Norris
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The Baldwin Bravettes extended their win streak to 15 with two convincing victories over Spalding and defending state champion Griffin last week.
Baldwin’s Omari Woodard (5) fights to get past a defender in a recent Braves game. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin’s Omari Woodard (5) fights to get past a defender in a recent Braves game. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Baldwin on a mid-season bull run

Trey Norris
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Most recently posting an 86-32 score over Spalding on Tuesday, the Baldwin Braves extended their win streak to five after previously beating North Augusta, Howard, Perry, and Washington counties.
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