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Trojans trounce Cougars to remain undefeated

Thursday, September 3, 2026

John Milledge Academy dominated winless Piedmont Academy last Friday in Monticello, scoring 49 unanswered points in the first half en route of a 49-7 victory.The Trojans’ defense even contributed to the scoring, thanks to a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown by defensive back Lane Rhodes.Head...

The GMC Prep Bulldogs return home to Davenport Field this Friday to host the McIntosh County Academy Buccaneers. CONTRIBUTED

Prep Dawgs head into home opener with plenty of momentum

Trey Norris

Thursday, September 3, 2026

For the first time since 2021, Georgia Military College Prep opened its season with a win, defeating Crawford County 49-12 last Friday in Roberta.The Bulldogs’ offensive line and backfield dominated, gaining a whopping 457 rushing yards and seven touchdowns against the Eagles.

Baldwin’s defense, much maligned in 2025, will look to make a statement this Friday night at Dublin. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/ Staff

Braves handle Hepzibah, now face big test at Dublin

Christian Mckearney

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Baldwin kept the good times going last Friday night, handling Hepzibah 35-26 at Braves Stadium.The Braves are now 2-0 for the first time since 2023.A win this Friday night at Dublin would mark the program’s first 3-0 start since 2020.

Labor Day goings on

Loransmith

Thursday, August 27, 2026

For the first two weeks of September in Athens, Georgia, we can expect a transition to early fall weather, with an average daytime high of 84 degrees and nighttime lows dropping to a comfortable 60 to 65 degrees — all of which will be accompanied by sunshine, high humidity, and a chance of passing...

Asa Wall led the Trojans in scoring with four rushing TDs vs the Tiftarea Panthers last Friday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trojans again dominant

Trey Norris

Thursday, August 27, 2026

After just two weeks, the John Milledge Academy Trojans have outscored their opponents by a combined 69-7, including a dominating shutout victory at Tiftarea last Friday.JMA beat the Panthers 38-0 in Tifton and improved to 2-0 on the young season.

Above, Baldwin’s BJ Armstrong Jr. celebrates with head coach Kevin Patterson and teammates after forcing a fumble vs Washington County.

DOMINANT

Trey Norris

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Statistically, it was the greatest quarterback performance in Baldwin High’s program history, one that dates all the way back to 1957.Kamden Patterson passed for 333 yards and five touchdowns, while running for another 145 yards and one score, as the Braves mollywhopped Washington County 47-20 last...

JMA’s Kellen Eady (57) and the Trojans defense swarm the Eagles starting quarterback in last Friday’s 31-7 win. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA wins season opener at Brentwood

Story And Photos By Trey Norris

Thursday, August 20, 2026

John Milledge Academy (JMA) and Brentwood renewed their rivalry last Friday night in Sandersville, where JMA banked a 31-7 win in a highly anticipated battle of 2025 state champions.It began as a sloppy but competitive game that quickly turned lopsided.

Satchel Paige

Loransmith

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Earlier this month, a friend forwarded an Internet recap of the day the Atlanta Braves signed Satchel Paige to a contract which enabled him to receive a Big-League pension.At the time, he needed 158 days to qualify for his pension.

Ice Dawgs release 2026-27 home schedule; launch ‘Built Beneath Athens’

News Staff

Thursday, August 6, 2026

The University of Georgia Ice Dawgs hockey team officially released its 2026-2027 season schedule at Akins Ford Arena and unveiled “Built Beneath Athens,” a season-long campaign celebrating nearly four decades of Ice Dawgs hockey.Founded in 1987, the Ice Dawgs have grown into one of the most...

Dawgs’ days of summer

Loransmith

Thursday, August 6, 2026

It is difficult to carry on a conversation this time of year without the topic turning to football. There will be excitement building intently for the next four weeks – accompanied by a pall clouding the mood the last week or so.College football fans can’t wait for the season to start.

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