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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

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‘Heartbreaker’ for Braves in semifinal vs. North Oconee

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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

Lance Mccurley
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
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.
Karez Demory (2) goes up for a layup as a Wesleyan defender tries to block his shot. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Karez Demory (2) goes up for a layup as a Wesleyan defender tries to block his shot. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Braves top Wesleyan after action-packed week

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Baldwin boys’ basketball capped off an action-packed week with a close victory over Wesleyan last Saturday at the inaugural Hoop Atlanta Holiday Classic at Peachtree Ridge High School. The Braves topped the Wolves 52-47, led by senior Tremarius Lawrence, who came alive in the fourth quarter.
Sophomore guard Karez Demory passes the ball to a teammate last Friday night in a 77-53 win over Howard. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Sophomore guard Karez Demory passes the ball to a teammate last Friday night in a 77-53 win over Howard. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Great start for Braves basketball

Trey Norris
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The Baldwin Braves boys’ basketball team improved to 4-0 with their most recent win at home on Dec. 8 over the Howard Huskies from Macon. The Braves won 77-53 over the visiting Huskies to add to their wins over Morrow, Central (Macon) and Southwest (Macon).
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