Jesse Hicks

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Hicks out as Braves’ head football coach

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

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

BHS head coach dismissed from coaching duties

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

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

Baldwin tops Washington County, 20-10

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.

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

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.
The Baldwin County Braves (left) faced off against the Putnam War Eagles Aug. 25, and evened up the all-time series at 4-4-1 with a 33-13 victory at home in Milledgeville. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Baldwin County Braves (left) faced off against the Putnam War Eagles Aug. 25, and evened up the all-time series at 4-4-1 with a 33-13 victory at home in Milledgeville. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Braves stomp War Eagles, 33-13

The Baldin Braves and the Putnam County War Eagles faced off last Friday at Braves Field in Milledgeville. Though only 20 miles separate the two schools’ stadiums, they have met only nine times ever.
Baldwin running back Micah Welch (5) stiff arms a Putnam County player in last year's season opener. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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

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.