Sports

Bobcats take on ITA championships

News Staff

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) men's and women’s tennis teams opened play on Sept. 22, at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II Southeast Regional Championship at the Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter, SC.

Jalen Butts (13) picked up a two-point conversion for the Trojans. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

Trojans top Frederica Academy, continue winning

Trey Norris

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

JMA finished up its three-game road trip last Friday at Frederica Academy, where the Trojans picked up their fourth win of the season in a tightly contested battle with the Knights from St. Simons Island.

The Bulldogs picked up their first win against Riverside Military Eagles in the annual Military Bowl. TREY NORRIS/FILE PHOTO

Bulldogs rout Riverside, bring home first win

Trey Norris

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The GMC Prep Bulldogs football team traveled to Gainesville last Friday to play in the annual Military Bowl rivalry game with the Riverside Military Eagles.

Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs battle back to beat Gamecocks

Lance Mccurley

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Top-ranked Georgia battled back after trailing at the half to defeat South Carolina 24-14 this past Saturday. The Gamecocks came out swinging and quarterback Spencer Rattler proved why he’s among the best quarterbacks in the conference.

Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (77) holds up Cash Jones (32) after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs win over South Carolina last week. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Top-ranked Georgia set to face UAB

Lance Mccurley

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

No. 1 Georgia (3-0) is set to face UAB (1-2) Saturday in Athens for its fourth straight home game. The Bulldogs and Blazers have met three previous times, with the most recent being in 2021 in Athens.

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Smith: Braves outing

Loran Smith

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Even when the Braves come up short, an outing at Truist Park can still be a resonating affair, especially when the weather is good, and the team is headed to the playoffs.

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Outdoors: On being Southern

James K. Pressley

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Does anyone remember the old Motel 6 commercials with Tom Bodett? His famous tagline was, “We’ll leave the light on for ya!” Now he was a Yankee, but a country Yankee, apparently. That’s one of the sayings I remember my grandparents and the older people of my childhood saying often.

Baldwin players celebrate after a turnover against Washington County on Friday, Sept 8. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin tops Washington County, 20-10

Trey Norris

Thursday, September 14, 2023

The Baldwin Braves (3-1) enjoyed a good bounce-back win last Friday night with a 20-10 decision over Washington County (1-2) after suffering their first loss two weeks ago against Ware County.

Javian Butts (14) bursts into open field after hauling in a pass from quarterback Kolt McMichael. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trojans remain undefeated with win over George Walton

Trey Norris

Thursday, September 14, 2023

John Milledge Academy returned to action this past Friday when it faced the George Walton Academy Bulldogs in Monroe. With a 34-7 victory over the Bulldogs, the Trojans improved to 3-0 on the season and boosted the school’s overall undefeated streak to 53 games dating back to the 2019 season.

Mekhi Mews (87) breaks away from Ball State defenders during a 69-yard punt return, which sparked the Bulldogs to score 45 unanswered points. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Mews sparks Georgia win over Ball State

Lance Mccurley

Thursday, September 14, 2023

After a scoreless first quarter, top-ranked Georgia got the spark it needed Saturday afternoon when wide receiver Mekhi Mews returned a Ball State punt 69 yards to the end zone. The Bulldogs never looked back.

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