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Al Steevens makes a return as Brett Boston waits. Under their feet, the visible cracks are just a few of the many in the courts that Brett Boston hopes can be reapired in the future. GREENEBERRY MOORE/Staff

Al Steevens makes a return as Brett Boston waits. Under their feet, the visible cracks are just a few of the many in the courts that Brett Boston hopes can be reapired in the future. GREENEBERRY MOORE/Staff

Pickleball popularity continues but courts deteriorate

Greeneberry Moore
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Brett Boston says pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world, and he wants Baldwin County to be a part of that spurt.
Luc Scudellari led the pitching this weekend with the best game of his career COURTESY OF GCSU ATHLETICS

Luc Scudellari led the pitching this weekend with the best game of his career COURTESY OF GCSU ATHLETICS

GCSU baseball loses 2, wins 1 at Young Harris

Bailey Clark
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Georgia College & State University Baseball (3-11, 3-3 PBC) took a couple of tough series losses March 4, but rebounded with a win the next day while visiting No. 25 Young Harris College (13-6, 6-3 PBC) in North Georgia.
Jessica Owens led the offense, batting .556 with a homerun and a triple. COURTESY OF GCSU ATHLETICS

Jessica Owens led the offense, batting .556 with a homerun and a triple. COURTESY OF GCSU ATHLETICS

Bobcats beat Cougars in softball conference play

Bailey Clark
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) softball team (13-6, 3-3 PBC) opened up Peach Belt Conference (PBC) home play with a 2-1 split over Columbus State University (12-7, 1-2 PBC), including a six-inning 8-0 shutout victory in game two.
Griffin guard Leah Turner (1) fires a 3-pointer over Baldwin's Madison Ruff in the third quarter of the Class AAAA state championship game on Wednesday at the Macon Centreplex. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Griffin guard Leah Turner (1) fires a 3-pointer over Baldwin's Madison Ruff in the third quarter of the Class AAAA state championship game on Wednesday at the Macon Centreplex. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Late run lifts Griffin over Bravettes to win state title

Lance Mccurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Griffin (27-4) used a late run in the fourth quarter to power it past Baldwin (23-9) in the Class AAAA girls state championship game on Wednesday night at the Macon Coliseum. The Lady Bears outscored the Bravettes 8-0 in the final 1:47 of regulation to secure the 51-47 win.
Senior Jordan Webb (2) in transition looking for an opponent to pass the ball to inside the paint during a win over Howard in January. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Senior Jordan Webb (2) in transition looking for an opponent to pass the ball to inside the paint during a win over Howard in January. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Braves’ defense pushes Baldwin into quarterfinals

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Around this time last year, the Baldwin boys basketball team was knocked out of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs in the second round. This year, the Braves are looking to make another late playoff push like they did two years ago during its state championship run.
Zykeria Paschal (14) drives the lane in transition before a made layup. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Zykeria Paschal (14) drives the lane in transition before a made layup. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bravettes find momentum after falling short in region championship

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
After losing to Griffin High School in the Region 2 championship game, the Baldwin girls basketball team has won three straight in the Class 4A state playoffs. The Bravettes defeated Shaw High School in the first round and Troup County in the second.

Trojans’ senior presence key to repeat championship

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans finished the 2022 baseball season as GISA AAA State Champions by beating Pinewood Christian Academy 6-5 last spring in their third matchup of the title series. Coming off a state championship season can be difficult, though.
Austin Sloan led the offense averaging 14.5 points per game with 14 total rebounds. COURTESY OF GCSU

Austin Sloan led the offense averaging 14.5 points per game with 14 total rebounds. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU men’s basketball splits games to end season

Bailey Clark
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) men's basketball put up 101 points to 87 by Flagler College Feb. 22, for a Senior Night victory, but took a tough 67-65 road loss last Saturday at Columbus University to put a cap on the Bobcats’ 2022-23 season.
Ben Tuten Led the offense with a .455 batting average in the series. COURTESY OF GCSU

Ben Tuten Led the offense with a .455 batting average in the series. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU baseball beats Flagler 2-1 in conference games

Bailey Clark
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) baseball team (3-8, 2-1 PBC) visited Flagler College (1-12, 1-5 PBC) Feb. 24-26, in St. Augustine, Fla., where they picked up 2-0 and 12-3 victories on Friday and Saturday but fell 2-1 on Sunday.
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