Baldwin Football 2023

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Hicks out as Braves’ head football coach

Staff Reports

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Baldwin High School’s head football coach Jesse Hicks confirmed to The Baldwin Bulletin Thursday, Nov. 16, that he was dismissed from his coaching duties by school administration.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pictured with former Baldwin High School head coach Jesse Hicks. | FILE PHOTO

BHS head coach dismissed from coaching duties

Staff Reports

Friday, November 17, 2023

Updated on Nov. 21 Baldwin High School’s Head Coach Jesse Hicks confirmed to The Baldwin Bulletin Thursday, Nov. 16 that he was dismissed from his coaching duties by school administration.

Braves’ quarterback Lamar Pounds stands tall in the pocket as sophomore offensive guard Jaylen Sherman (52) blocks for him.

Braves beat Huskies 20-19 in region opener

Trey Norris

Thursday, October 5, 2023

At home in Milledgeville, the Baldwin Braves won their most tightly contested game of the year last Friday beating Howard 20-19 to improve 4-2 on the season. Both teams entered the matchup at 3-2, and both were in their first region game of the season.

Baldwin players celebrate after a turnover against Washington County on Friday, Sept 8. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin tops Washington County, 20-10

Trey Norris

Thursday, September 14, 2023

The Baldwin Braves (3-1) enjoyed a good bounce-back win last Friday night with a 20-10 decision over Washington County (1-2) after suffering their first loss two weeks ago against Ware County.

Baldwin wide receiver Armontae Palmer (17) lines up in the slot for the Braves during a game against Putnam County on Aug. 25.

Gators take bite out of Braves

Trey Norris

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Baldwin’s first loss came last Friday night to defending Class 5A state champion Ware County. The Gators defeated the Braves 48-20 in Waycross. Baldwin hosted Ware County last season and lost 41-3 to the eventual state champs, which went 14-0 in 2022.

Baldwin running back Micah Welch (5) stiff arms a Putnam County player in last year's season opener. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Baldwin pounds Peach County in season opener

Lance Mccurley

Thursday, August 24, 2023

After a disappointing 2022 season, Baldwin started 2023 with a win over Peach County last Friday. The Braves traveled down to Fort Valley and left with a 34-13 victory over the Class AAA Trojans. Baldwin head coach Jesse Hicks said he liked what he saw from his players in the 2023 season opener.

Junior Lamar Pounds (who will wear No. 18 for Baldwin High this season) will lead the Braves offense as quarterback this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baldwin banking on better results

Trey Norris

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Following a disappointing season a year ago, going 4-7 and losing to Bainbridge in the first round of the playoffs, the Baldwin Braves are looking for much more in 2023. “Yeah, 4-7 is definitely not where we want to be,” Baldwin head coach Jessie Hicks said of his team’s previous record.

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