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The Baldwin County Braves (left) faced off against the Putnam War Eagles Aug. 25, and evened up the all-time series at 4-4-1 with a 33-13 victory at home in Milledgeville. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Baldwin County Braves (left) faced off against the Putnam War Eagles Aug. 25, and evened up the all-time series at 4-4-1 with a 33-13 victory at home in Milledgeville. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Braves stomp War Eagles, 33-13

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Baldin Braves and the Putnam County War Eagles faced off last Friday at Braves Field in Milledgeville. Though only 20 miles separate the two schools’ stadiums, they have met only nine times ever.
Baldwin running back Micah Welch (5) stiff arms a Putnam County player in last year's season opener. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin running back Micah Welch (5) stiff arms a Putnam County player in last year's season opener. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin pounds Peach County in season opener

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
After a disappointing 2022 season, Baldwin started 2023 with a win over Peach County last Friday. The Braves traveled down to Fort Valley and left with a 34-13 victory over the Class AAA Trojans. Baldwin head coach Jesse Hicks said he liked what he saw from his players in the 2023 season opener.
Quarterback Kolt McMichael (7) scrambles for a first down in the season opener against Brentwood. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Quarterback Kolt McMichael (7) scrambles for a first down in the season opener against Brentwood. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trojans trounce Brentwood War Eagles

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 24, 2023
John Milledge Academy (JMA) got its 2023 season off to a dominant start last Friday when it hosted the Brentwood War Eagles. In a battle of defending state champions, the Trojans beat the War Eagles 43-3 at Trojan Field.
Logan McMillan scrambles for a first down against Wheeler County in the opener. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Logan McMillan scrambles for a first down against Wheeler County in the opener. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Battle of the Bulldogs goes to Wheeler

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The GMC Prep Bulldogs got off to a rough start last Friday when the visiting Wheeler County Bulldogs won the season opener 41-7 at Davenport Field in Milledgeville. It turned out to be a tough night on both sides of the ball for GMC and new head coach Bobby Rhoades.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Deep thoughts on deep woods

James K. Pressley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Have you ever heard or seen something long before daylight on the way to your deer stand? And I’m not talking about these sissy stands about 20 yards off the road with feeders, air conditioning and comfy chairs.
Junior Lamar Pounds (who will wear No. 18 for Baldwin High this season) will lead the Braves offense as quarterback this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Junior Lamar Pounds (who will wear No. 18 for Baldwin High this season) will lead the Braves offense as quarterback this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin banking on better results

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Following a disappointing season a year ago, going 4-7 and losing to Bainbridge in the first round of the playoffs, the Baldwin Braves are looking for much more in 2023. “Yeah, 4-7 is definitely not where we want to be,” Baldwin head coach Jessie Hicks said of his team’s previous record.
Junior quarterback Kolt McMichael will guide the offense for the Trojans this season, his first as a starter for the four-time defending GIAA 4-A state champions. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Junior quarterback Kolt McMichael will guide the offense for the Trojans this season, his first as a starter for the four-time defending GIAA 4-A state champions. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trojans tackle new challenges after title runs

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans won the state championship last season, defeating Deerfield-Windsor 49-0 to capture their fourth-consecutive state title.
Brothers Javian (14) and Jalan Butts (13) are key contributors to the JMA Trojans, both on offense and defense, and both will be called upon often as leaders on the team, too. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Brothers Javian (14) and Jalan Butts (13) are key contributors to the JMA Trojans, both on offense and defense, and both will be called upon often as leaders on the team, too. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Brothers remain key to Trojans’ sustained success

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 24, 2023
“Both” seems to be the best way to describe brothers Jalan and Javian Butts as great contributors to the John Milledge Academy (JMA) football program for the past three years. Both became starters in their junior year, and both have made major impacts on both sides of the ball.
With more than 430 yards gained on the ground for GMC Prep last year, Jessie Washington (7) posed a running threat to opposing defenses in every game. TREY NORRIS/Staff

With more than 430 yards gained on the ground for GMC Prep last year, Jessie Washington (7) posed a running threat to opposing defenses in every game. TREY NORRIS/Staff

New coach, new approach for GMC Prep

Trey Norris
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Last season, the Georgia Military College (GMC) Prep Bulldogs went 4-7, with their season capped off by a first-round playoff loss to Schley County.
Banks (left) and Briggs Eady before the start of JMA’s season last July. The Trojans went on to finish the season undefeated and win their fourth straight state title. LANCE MCCURLEY/FILE PHOTO

Banks (left) and Briggs Eady before the start of JMA’s season last July. The Trojans went on to finish the season undefeated and win their fourth straight state title. LANCE MCCURLEY/FILE PHOTO

'Winning never gets old': Eady brothers leave legacy on JMA athletics

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Twin brothers Banks and Briggs Eady may have recently graduated from John Milledge Academy, however, they have left a mark on the Trojans’ athletic program that will last a long time.
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