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Tre Lawrence dribbles the ball at the top of the key in a game against Swainsboro in February. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tre Lawrence dribbles the ball at the top of the key in a game against Swainsboro in February. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Heartbreaker’ for Braves in semifinal vs. North Oconee

Baldwin’s season ended in the worst possible way, losing at the buzzer to North Oconee in the Class AAAA semifinal. The Titans topped the Braves 65-64 when sophomore forward Khamari Brooks sunk a put-back layup in the net.
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.
Tre Lawrence attempts a shot from the foul line in a win over Howard last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tre Lawrence attempts a shot from the foul line in a win over Howard last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

New Braves coach counts on continued success

Baldwin boys’ basketball is being led by a new head coach this season, but the expectations are on the team. Ben Smith, who was hired away from Dublin High School earlier this year, knows what it takes to win.