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Dylan Taylor’s go-ahead layup gives Wildcats victory over Macon County

From Staff Reports   ELLAVILLE – With 58 seconds to go, the Schley County Wildcats (SCHS) trailed Macon County 49-48, but SCHS senior guard Dylan ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 1, 2021 2:23 pm

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Flemming scores 23 points to lead Panthers past Cougars

From Staff Reports   CORDELE, GA – Unlike the last meeting between Americus-Sumter (ASHS) and Crisp County, which came down to a basket by Cameron ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, February 1, 2021 1:16 pm

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Raiders use 12-3 second half run to secure victory over Knights

AMERICUS – The Southland Academy Raiders (SAR) went on a 12-3 run in the latter part of the second half to secure a 50-39 victory ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:11 pm

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Wildcats edge out Terrell Academy in low-scoring affair

AMERICUS – The Schley County Wildcats (SCHS) were supposed to face off against region rivals Marion County in the GSW Storm Dome on Friday, January ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, January 30, 2021 1:23 am

Sports

Raiders’ winning streak at seven with win over Valwood

AMERICUS – the Southland Academy Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team (SAR) is clicking to say the least. The Raiders pushed their winning streak to seven games ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, January 29, 2021 11:31 pm

Sports

Panthers cool off Red Devils in Jackson

From Staff Reports   JACKSON, GA – After getting off to a really slow start in this game, the Americus-Sumter Panthers (ASHS) started to play ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 6:17 pm

Sports

Lady Panthers win hard-fought battle at Jackson

From Staff Reports   JACKSON, GA – The Americus-Sumter Girls’ Basketball Team (ASHS) was able to keep pace with Upson-Lee in the Region 2-AAA standings ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 5:30 pm

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Raiders extend winning streak to six with win at Westfield

From Staff Reports   PERRY, GA – The Southland Academy Raiders (SAR) extended their winning streak to six games when they traveled up to Perry ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 4:54 pm

Sports

Turnovers doom Lady Wildcats at Taylor County

BUTLER, GA – After their 44-43 loss to Central Talbotton last Friday, the Schley County Lady Wildcats (SCHS) came into Tuesday night’s Region 5 A-Public ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 3:16 pm

Sports

First half explosion from Taylor County too much for Wildcats

BUTLER, GA – At one point in the first quarter, the Schley County Wildcats were tied 10-10 with Taylor County (TC), but over the next ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 2:00 pm

Sports

Columnist Loran Smith on the life and legacy of the late baseball great Henry Aaron

Hammering Hank   When it came to hitting homeruns, Hank Aaron was to “the manor born.” His familial origins, however, were not. His extraordinary ability ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 3:40 pm

Local News

Area Beat Report 1/25 to 1/26/2021

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Incident Report 1/25 to 1/26 1/25 158 Old Stage Rd, Criminal Trespass GA Highway 3 North at Mile Marker 17, ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 2:46 pm

Local News

Area Beat Report 1/21 to 1/25/2021

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary 1/22 to 1/23/2021 Brown, Joe Nathan, 64 (In Jail), 1/23/2021 6:37 a.m., Burglary – Smash and Grab/Felony/Possession and ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, January 25, 2021 9:30 pm

Sports

Schley County Wildcats and Lady Wildcats come up short by one point

From Staff Reports   TALBOTTON, GA – After having to suspend basketball for nearly a month due to COVID-19 issues, both the Schley County Wildcat ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, January 25, 2021 7:51 pm

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Lady Hurricanes earn hard-fought win over Flagler in overtime

From Staff Reports   ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – With 18 seconds left in overtime, Lex Chatman drained her fourth three-pointer of the game that gave ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, January 25, 2021 5:42 pm

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Hurricanes lose to Flagler in battle for first place

From Staff Reports   AUGUSTINE, FL – The Georgia Southwestern State University men’s basketball team (GSW) had its three-game winning streak snapped with an 84-77 ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, January 25, 2021 5:19 pm

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Storr named Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week

From Staff Reports   AUGUSTA, GA – Georgia Southwestern women’s basketball player Jaleah Storr was named Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball Player of the Week. ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, January 25, 2021 4:55 pm

Sports

SGTC Lady Jets upset fourth-ranked Shelton State

From Su Ann Bird   AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets (SGTC) upset the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, January 25, 2021 4:42 pm

Sports

Lady Panthers rebound from loss with win over Peach County

AMERICUS – On Friday evening, January 22, the Americus-Sumter Lady Panther Basketball Team (ASHS) found itself in a highly unusual and highly unpleasant position. The ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Monday, January 25, 2021 2:14 pm

Sports

After loss at Upson-Lee, Panthers rebound with win over Peach County

AMERICUS – The Americus-Sumter Panthers (ASHS) had their six-game winning streak snapped by Upson-Lee (ULHS) in a 60-55 Region 2-AAA loss in Thomaston on Friday, ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Sunday, January 24, 2021 7:26 pm

Sports

Solid defense and balanced scoring lead to victory for Lady Raiders

AMERICUS – The Southland Academy Lady Raider Basketball Team (SAR) did what they normally do in their 52-26 GISA Region 3-AAA victory over Brookwood (BKW) ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, January 23, 2021 6:17 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Saturday afternoon shooting in Americus

By Ken Gustafson   AMERICUS – There has been a shooting in the parking lot of the Perlis Plaza shopping center on West Forsyth Street ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, January 23, 2021 4:49 pm

Sports

Raiders use offensive explosion in second half to overwhelm Brookwood

AMERICUS – Led by seniors Owen Exley and Max Foster, who each scored 15 second half points, the Southland Academy Raiders (SAR) went on a ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, January 23, 2021 3:21 pm

Local News

Shonda Boddie named South Georgia Technical College Registrar Assistant

By Su Ann Bird   AMERICUS – Shonda Boddie of Americus has been named as the Registrar Assistant in the Student Affairs office at South ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, January 22, 2021 3:45 pm

Sports

Lady Jets move to 2 – 0 with second straight shellacking of New Horizon Prep

By Su Ann Bird   AMERICUS – After defeating New Horizon Prep 84-31 to open its season on Wednesday, January 20, the South Georgia Tech ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Friday, January 22, 2021 1:09 pm

Local News

Michael Lewis, longtime GSW Public Safety officer, named new director

From Staff Reports   AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recently named veteran GSW campus police officer Michael Lewis as the new director of ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 21, 2021 7:51 pm

Local News

Area Beat Report 1/19 to 1/20/2021

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Clemons, Contrevion Montrell, 23 (In Jail), 1/20/2021 4:22 p.m., False Statements or Writings, Conceal Facts or Fraudulent documents ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 21, 2021 7:32 pm

Sports

SGTC’s Lady Jets ranked seventh in nation in NJCAA preseason poll

By Su Ann Bird   AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets (SGTC) were ranked seventh in the nation in the National Junior ... Read more

by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, January 21, 2021 5:41 pm

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