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Sophomore Palmer Sapp celebrates his three-run home run in game two of the series against the USC Aiken Pacers. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

Sophomore Palmer Sapp celebrates his three-run home run in game two of the series against the USC Aiken Pacers. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

GC advances to weekend tournament on controversial call

Joel White
Friday, May 13, 2022
As the home crowd at John Kurtz field on Georgia College’s West Campus erupted with cheers after the Bobcats, ranked No. 2 in the conference, won their quarterfinal series against the seventh-seeded USC Aiken Pacers, the visiting team along with their fans sat in an angry silence as a controversial...
Senior Carlie Behan finished the season with a .327 batting average in conference play, good enough to earn an All—PBC Second Team spot in her final season. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

Senior Carlie Behan finished the season with a .327 batting average in conference play, good enough to earn an All—PBC Second Team spot in her final season. COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS

GC softball players earn post-season honors and recognition

Joel White
Friday, May 13, 2022
As the softball season comes to an end, senior Carlie Behan and sophomore Mackenzie Martin were both named to the All-PBC Second Team. This is the first time either player has earned All-PBC awards, and for Carlie Behan, it is a great way to end a solid collegiate career.
The Bobcats upset the No. 8 Columbus State Cougars over the weekend, handing them their first series loss at home since April of 2019. COURTESY OF GEORGIA COLLEGE ATHLETICS

The Bobcats upset the No. 8 Columbus State Cougars over the weekend, handing them their first series loss at home since April of 2019. COURTESY OF GEORGIA COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Bobcats upset high-ranked Columbus State

Joel White
Friday, April 29, 2022
As the final batter for the No. 8 ranked Columbus State Cougars was thrown out at first to clinch a 2-1 series upset for the Georgia College Bobcats, the home fans at Burger King Stadium at Ragsdale Field were silent as their team dropped a series at home for the first time since April of 2019.
Jackson Thomas after home run in game two. CONTRIBUTED

Jackson Thomas after home run in game two. CONTRIBUTED

JMA Baseball takes first round playoff series

Ryan Robichaud
Friday, April 29, 2022
The JMA Trojan Baseball team is moving on in the state playoffs after a 2-0 series win against the Westminster Schools of Augusta. The two teams battled it out on Monday, April 25th.

Braves baseball team ends season with win over Westside

Preston Clarke
Friday, April 29, 2022
The Baldwin Braves Baseball team (5-21) had its hardships this season but like the other spring sports at the school, they ended on a high note. The baseball team was able to cap off their season with an 8-5 win over Rutland High school along with a forfeit win over Westside High school.
WINNER: NOAH GRAGSON

WINNER: NOAH GRAGSON

XFINITY RECAP

News Staff
Friday, April 29, 2022
It was an Earnhardt Saturday in Earnhardt country. Grabbing the lead on a restart in the third overtime, Noah Gragson— driving for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports—won the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)

After final wild lap, calm-running Ross gets the ‘Dega’ W

News Staff
Friday, April 29, 2022
One lap. That’s all it took for Ross Chastain to drop a watermelon and raise a trophy in celebration. The 29-year old Floridian led only the last – typically frantic – lap in the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday to take his second career Cup Series victory.
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