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Catcher Lauren Sommerer bats .857 on the week. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

Catcher Lauren Sommerer bats .857 on the week. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

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GCSU softball splits with Albany State University

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Georgia College & State University (GCSU, 4-2) went 1-1 Feb. 8, in a softball doubleheader at home against Albany State University (ASU). The home team took a tough 2-1 loss in the opening game against the Golden Rams, but rebounded with a big five-inning, 9-1 win in the second contest.
Brendan Rigsbee netted a career-high 22 points against Georgia Southwestern last week. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

Brendan Rigsbee netted a career-high 22 points against Georgia Southwestern last week. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

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Back-to-back losses for men’s hoops

Bailey Clark
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) men’s basketball (7-16, 3-11, PBC) took two tough losses against USC Aiken and Georgia Southwestern State University. At home against USC Aiken Feb. 8, the Bobcats took the early lead with a three-point bucket from Ian Davis on the opening play of the game.
DaShaun Jackson (32) nets her career high of 22 points. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

DaShaun Jackson (32) nets her career high of 22 points. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

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GCSU women’s basketball comes close, twice

Bailey Clark
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Georgia College & State University women’s basketball (13-11, 5-9 PBC) suffered two tough losses last week, on the road Feb. 8, against USC Aiken (USCA) and at home Feb. 11, to Georgia Southwestern State University (GSSU).
Kyle ready to keep on truckin’ with new sponsor

Kyle ready to keep on truckin’ with new sponsor

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Kyle ready to keep on truckin’ with new sponsor

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
Kyle Busch announced which five races he will run during the 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule while also welcoming a new sponsor to Kyle Busch Motorsports. Busch will pilot the No.
SURPRISE, SURPRISE

SURPRISE, SURPRISE

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SURPRISE, SURPRISE

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
NEXT RACE: SUNDAY, 2:30 PM ET, FOX — DAYTONA 500 Daytona has a history of ‘upset’ winners taking the flag — here’s a look at 10 past Victory Laners 1961, MARVIN PANCH The driver nicknamed ‘Pancho’ was an 11th-hour addition to master mechanic Smokey Yunick’s team, which fielded cars for primary...

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NEXT RACE: DAYTONA 500

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
ABOUT • Location: 1801 West International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 • Capacity: 101,500-167,785 (w/infield, depending on configuration); 123,500 (grandstand capacity) • The history of Daytona International Speedway began in 1953 when Bill France Sr.
Senior Briggs Eady (5) is currently second in scoring for John Milledge, but also provides strong defensive coverage. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Senior Briggs Eady (5) is currently second in scoring for John Milledge, but also provides strong defensive coverage. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Trojans hope to close out season on high note

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
John Millege Academy boys’ basketball started out the season strong with a 13-0 record. However, since beginning region play Jan. 17, the Trojans have dropped two games - both to Stratford Academy - but hope to end the regular season strong this week.
Sydney Lancaster led the Bobcats, hitting .444 on the week. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

Sydney Lancaster led the Bobcats, hitting .444 on the week. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

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GCSU Softball opens season 3-1 at Peeler Complex

Bailey Clark
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) softball swept a pair of games against Fort Valley State University (FVSU), then split with Emmanuel College (EC) to officially open its 2023 campaign at home this week at the Peeler Complex.
The late Bert Williams, former GMC Junior College football head coach, will be inducted later this month into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. CONTRIBUTED

The late Bert Williams, former GMC Junior College football head coach, will be inducted later this month into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. CONTRIBUTED

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GMC football coach to be inducted into Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2023 inductees in January and among the honorees is the late Bert Williams, former GMC athletic director and head coach of the Junior College football team. Williams retired in 2020 after a 23-year career at GMC.
Austin Sloan led the Bobcats last week, averaging 17.5 points per game. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

Austin Sloan led the Bobcats last week, averaging 17.5 points per game. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

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GCSU men split basketball road matches

Bailey Clark
Thursday, February 9, 2023
A pair of last-second free throws by Suwannee’s Brendan Rigsbee gave the Georgia College & State University (GCSU) men’s basketball team (7-14, 3-9 PBC) an 89-88 upset win at Flagler College Feb. 1, but three days later came an 86-61 loss at Augusta University (AU).
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