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John Milledge Academy's Tyrecus Harrison (55) and David Todd (12) converge on a Brentwood ball carrier earlier this year. JMA participated in an invitational tournament at Columbus last Saturday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Trojans dominate Canton Academy in invitational

Trey Norris

Thursday, August 31, 2023

The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans traveled to Columbus last Saturday to play in the SECIS Invitational hosted by Brookstone Academy. The Trojans also competed last season in the SECIS tournament and won 48-7 over Lamar High School from Meridian, Miss.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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