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Baldwin sophomore Omari Woodard (5) stepped up in place of Tre Lawrence last week against Southeast Bulloch and posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin sophomore Omari Woodard (5) stepped up in place of Tre Lawrence last week against Southeast Bulloch and posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Braves survive first-round scare, make up for it in Sweet 16

Baldwin boys’ basketball began its playoff run last week against Southeast Bulloch, surviving a 59-54 scare. The Braves ran into foul trouble, with several players fouling out, but managed to grind out a win over the Jackets.
Baldwin head coach Ben Smith has the Braves 15-2 after Tuesday’s region win over Howard. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin head coach Ben Smith has the Braves 15-2 after Tuesday’s region win over Howard. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin coach pleased the Braves are doing well

Baldwin head coach Ben Smith isn’t surprised to see his team having so much success in his first year. The former Dublin head coach stepped in for Anthony Webb during the offseason and has added to the foundation that his predecessor left.