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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

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

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

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

News Staff
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

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).
The team’s mentality game-in-and-game-out is not to overlook anyone BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The team’s mentality game-in-and-game-out is not to overlook anyone BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Bravettes blow through competition in January

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Since the squad’s one-point loss to Griffin at the beginning of January, the Baldwin girls’ basketball team has been dominating the competition this month. After this past Tuesday, the Bravettes moved to 8-1 in region play and have won 10 games straight.
MacKenzie Hoffman (L) and Montana Ledbetter. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

MacKenzie Hoffman (L) and Montana Ledbetter. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

GCSU softball opens 2023 season with home tourney

Bailey Clark
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) softball kicks off its 2023 campaign Feb. 4-5, hosting the seasonopening Bobcat Kickoff Tournament at the GCSU Peeler Complex. The Bobcats will kick off their season with an 11 a.m. first pitch against Emmanuel College.
Tremarius Lawrence lines up for a free throw. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Tremarius Lawrence lines up for a free throw. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Baldwin basketball gets back on track against Griffin

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Baldwin boys’ basketball team has had some unfortunate results recently, but that hasn’t stopped them from competing for a region championship. The Braves are 12-9 on the season and 7-3 in region play but have dropped three of their last four.
Brendan Rigsbee averaged 15.5 points per game to lead the Bobcats. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

Brendan Rigsbee averaged 15.5 points per game to lead the Bobcats. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

GCSU men’s hoops drops 2 home games

Bailey Clark
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) men’s basketball (6-13, 2-8 PBC) suffered a pair of tough home losses last week. The first came Wednesday in a 69-54 loss to Lander University. The next was Saturday in a close 69-64 contest against Columbus State University.
Alexa Geary averaged 19 points per game to lead the Bobcats. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

Alexa Geary averaged 19 points per game to lead the Bobcats. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

GCSU women split home games last week

Bailey Clark
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) women’s basketball (12-8, 4-6 PBC) picked up a mid-week win over Lander University (LU) and suffered a tough loss to Columbus State University (CSU) in a pair of home games over the weekend.
Professional Grade fishing

Professional Grade fishing

Professional Grade fishing

James K. Pressley
Thursday, February 2, 2023
As you read this, a good many of us are preparing for Capt. Mack’s Professional Grade Spring Fishing Classic. For instance, from the Lake Country, Kevin Wahl, Mark Smith, Jim Lumpkin and myself will all be there. Trust me, you do not want to miss this event!
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