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Late goal leads Clayton State to 2-1 win over GCSU

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Carrie Consolino scored a goal with under five minutes to go in leading Clayton State University to a 2-1 Peach Belt Conference (PBC) win over the Georgia College & State University (GCSU) women's soccer team Oct. 4 at Bobcat Field.
Sophomore Cohen Brooks (40) has been in on 25 tackles so far this season for JMA, including 10 solo takedowns. Meanwhile, Keontae Whipple (16) has been effective on both sides of the ball, and after just six games this year, Bud Veal (3) has already exceeded his total yards gained (645) and matched his touchdown total (9) from last season’s 13-game campaign.

Sophomore Cohen Brooks (40) has been in on 25 tackles so far this season for JMA, including 10 solo takedowns. Meanwhile, Keontae Whipple (16) has been effective on both sides of the ball, and after just six games this year, Bud Veal (3) has already exceeded his total yards gained (645) and matched his touchdown total (9) from last season’s 13-game campaign.

JMA enters district play at home

Trey Norris
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
John Milledge Academy (6-0) begins district play this Friday at 7:30 p.m. as it hosts Stratford Academy (4-3, 0-1 District 6) at Trojan Field in Milledgeville.
Grace Phillips aims for a goal. DENNIS HICKEN/Contributed

Grace Phillips aims for a goal. DENNIS HICKEN/Contributed

Bobcats take down USCA in PC tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) women's soccer team defeated the University of South Carolina-Aiken 4-3 in a Peach Belt Conference match Oct. 7 at the Pacer Pit. The Bobcats improved to 5-4-2 overall and to 2-2-1 in the Peach Belt, while the Pacers fell to 1-5-1 and 0-4-1.
Wide receiver Rara Thomas (5) catches a touchdown pass over a Kentucky defender for Georgia’s second score of the night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Wide receiver Rara Thomas (5) catches a touchdown pass over a Kentucky defender for Georgia’s second score of the night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Smart, Bulldogs look to stay perfect in Nashville

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
After handily defeating the No. 20-ranked Kentucky Wildcats in Sanford Stadium last Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs now prepare to travel to Nashville this weekend.
Carson Beck (15) ready to receive a snap in the first quarter of the Kentucky game. Beck threw for over 300 yards in the first half alone. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Carson Beck (15) ready to receive a snap in the first quarter of the Kentucky game. Beck threw for over 300 yards in the first half alone. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Beck has career night as Georgia defeats Wildcats

Lance Mccurley
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Everything went as planned for Carson Beck in No. 1 Georgia’s 51-13 win over No. 20 Kentucky on Saturday. The Jacksonville, Fla., native set career highs in passing yards, completions, and touchdowns completed, with 28-of-35 passes connecting for 389 yards, and four passing scores.
Braves’ quarterback Lamar Pounds stands tall in the pocket as sophomore offensive guard Jaylen Sherman (52) blocks for him.

Braves’ quarterback Lamar Pounds stands tall in the pocket as sophomore offensive guard Jaylen Sherman (52) blocks for him.

Braves beat Huskies 20-19 in region opener

Trey Norris
Thursday, October 5, 2023
At home in Milledgeville, the Baldwin Braves won their most tightly contested game of the year last Friday beating Howard 20-19 to improve 4-2 on the season. Both teams entered the matchup at 3-2, and both were in their first region game of the season.
Jalan Butts (13) carries the ball behind blockers Javian Butts (14) and Bud Veal (3) during a JMA home game earlier this season.

Jalan Butts (13) carries the ball behind blockers Javian Butts (14) and Bud Veal (3) during a JMA home game earlier this season.

Trojans take 49-33 win over Pinewood

Trey Norris
Thursday, October 5, 2023
With new quarterback Solomon Burney at the helm, the John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans captured their sixth straight win of the season last Friday, beating the Pinewood Patriots 49-33 on the road.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers put the offense on his back against Auburn with eight catches for 157 yards and a touchdown.

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers put the offense on his back against Auburn with eight catches for 157 yards and a touchdown.

Beck, Bowers boost Bulldogs past Auburn

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Georgia entered the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium against Auburn tied 17-17 with the Tigers. By the end of it, the No. 1 Bulldogs came out on top 27-20 after senior quarterback Carson Beck and junior tight end Brock Bowers shined together in the fourth quarter. “Bowers did what he does.
Kentucky running Ray Davis (1) has faced Georgia before when he played at Vanderbilt. He transferred to Kentucky in the offseason and ran for a career-high 280 yards last week against Florida.

Kentucky running Ray Davis (1) has faced Georgia before when he played at Vanderbilt. He transferred to Kentucky in the offseason and ran for a career-high 280 yards last week against Florida.

Kentucky’s Ray Davis has Georgia’s attention

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Kentucky running back Ray Davis had a career day against Florida this past Saturday, rushing for a career-high 280 yards and three touchdowns while also hauling in a catch for a score.
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