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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.
Banks Eady (4) hit a three-run home run in the championship-winning game. | TREY NORRIS

Banks Eady (4) hit a three-run home run in the championship-winning game. | TREY NORRIS

JMA dominates to secure 2nd-straight title

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 25, 2023
John Milledge Academy (JMA) wrapped up its second-straight GIAA AAA baseball state championship last Monday. The Trojans faced off against the Pinewood Patriots in a rematch of last year’s championship series, which JMA won in three games.
L-R: Ryley Taylor, Emma Evans, Levi Ward, and Colby Avery. | CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Ryley Taylor, Emma Evans, Levi Ward, and Colby Avery. | CONTRIBUTED

GMC Prep School athletes commit to GMC Junior College

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Monday, May 15, 2023
Georgia Military College (GMC) is proud to announce that four GMC Preparatory School soccer team members, Colby Avery, Emma Evans, Ryley Taylor, and Levi Ward, have committed to continue their athletic and academic careers at GMC at the junior college level.
Sadie Natty takes a swing to escape the sand trap. | Contributed

Sadie Natty takes a swing to escape the sand trap. | Contributed

GMC Junior College golfer qualifies for National Championship

– Contributed
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Georgia Military College (GMC) Junior College Women’s Golf is making its presence known in just the fourth full year of the program. Sadie Norman is officially the sixth Bulldog to qualify for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship.
Blind bowler continues throwing strikes

Blind bowler continues throwing strikes

Blind bowler continues throwing strikes

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, May 4, 2023
All bowlers would agree that getting spares or strikes can be difficult and frustrating at times. But for Pete Percefull, it doesn’t matter how the pins are falling or how many are left standing when he throws the ball. After all, he can’t even see them.
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