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JMA defenders bring down a Pinewood ball-carrier. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA defenders bring down a Pinewood ball-carrier. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA pounds Pinewood to reach title game

Trey Norris
Thursday, November 30, 2023
In another lopsided victory last Friday, the John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans beat the Pinewood Patriots 63-28 on Nov. 24 to secure their spot in the GIAA Class 3A state championship game this Thursday in Macon.
Tre Lawrence attempts a shot from the foul line in a win over Howard last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tre Lawrence attempts a shot from the foul line in a win over Howard last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

New Braves coach counts on continued success

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Baldwin boys’ basketball is being led by a new head coach this season, but the expectations are on the team. Ben Smith, who was hired away from Dublin High School earlier this year, knows what it takes to win.
Senior running back Kendall Milton led the Bulldogs in rushing against the Yellow Jackets on 18 caries for 156 yards and two touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Senior running back Kendall Milton led the Bulldogs in rushing against the Yellow Jackets on 18 caries for 156 yards and two touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia swats Yellow Jackets, finish season 12-0

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Georgia finished its third-straight season with a 12-0 record after defeating Georgia Tech 31-22 at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday in Atlanta. Georgia’s active winning streak is now at 29 games. Dating back to the 2020 season, the Bulldogs have won 45 of their last 46 contests.
GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Pickleball fundraiser proves profitable

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, November 30, 2023
By all accounts, a pickleball fundraiser Nov. 18 at the Baldwin County Recreation Complex was immensely successful. The one-day tournament was jointly hosted by the Milledgeville Exchange Club and the Milledgeville Pickleball Club.
Bud Veal (3), who caught two touchdown passes in JMA’s playoff win last Friday against the Tiftarea Panthers, had a strong defensive game, too, assisting in several key tackles. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Bud Veal (3), who caught two touchdown passes in JMA’s playoff win last Friday against the Tiftarea Panthers, had a strong defensive game, too, assisting in several key tackles. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA advances with 48-19 win over Panthers

Trey Norris
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Trojans’ perfect season continued with their first playoff win last Friday, beating the visiting Tiftarea Panthers 48-19 behind a strong game on offense and equally good performance on defense.
Sophomore wide receiver Dillon Bell threw a touchdown pass, caught five passes for 90 yards and a score while also recording one rush against Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart looks on with a smile during Bell’s post-game interview. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Sophomore wide receiver Dillon Bell threw a touchdown pass, caught five passes for 90 yards and a score while also recording one rush against Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart looks on with a smile during Bell’s post-game interview. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Bell helps lead Bulldogs past Volunteers Saturday

Lance Mccurley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Georgia’s Dillon Bell had himself a game against Tennessee in a 38-10 win on Saturday. Bell, a sophomore offensive weapon for the Bulldogs, completed one pass for an 18-yard touchdown. He also had a rush for four yards while adding five receptions for 90 yards and a score. “Great competitor.
Zyair Greene was the lead scorer of the game, scoring a total of 26 points. CONTRIBUTED

Zyair Greene was the lead scorer of the game, scoring a total of 26 points. CONTRIBUTED

Bobcats beat Lions 97-92 in Florida

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Zyair Greene and Brendan Rigsbee combined for 51 points as Georgia College & State University (GCSU) defeated Saint Leo University (SLU) 97-92 in a non-conference men's basketball game on Nov. 17 at the Marion Bowman Center in Florida. The GCSU Bobcats are playing their first 11 games on the road.
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) men's basketball player Brendan Rigsbee nabbed a pair of Player of the Week honors Monday (Nov. 20).

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) men's basketball player Brendan Rigsbee nabbed a pair of Player of the Week honors Monday (Nov. 20).

GCSU’s Rigsbee named POW – twice

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) men's basketball player Brendan Rigsbee nabbed a pair of Player of the Week honors Monday (Nov. 20).
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