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It started with defense: Crucial steal leads to Lady Raiders’ victory in state semifinals
AMERICUS – After three quarters of play, the Southland Academy Lady Raiders (SAR) were tied with John Milledge Academy (JMA) 26-26, but after SAR senior ... Read more
22 mins ago by Ken Gustafson.
Willis’s grand slam helps Lady Hurricanes split with Point University
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – With bases loaded in the bottom second during Game 2, GSW freshman pitcher Zoe Willis hit her first career ... Read more
8 hours ago by Ken Gustafson.
Wildcats’ unbeaten streak ends with loss at Perry
PERRY, GA – The Schley County Wildcat Baseball Team (SCHS) came into its Wednesday night game against the Perry Panthers (PHS) with an undefeated record ... Read more
24 hours ago by Ken Gustafson.
Working Overtime: SGTC Lady Jets defeat Georgia Highlands in double-overtime; Jets lose to Southern Crescent in overtime
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – In a battle between two unbeaten nationally ranked Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) teams, the South Georgia Technical College ... Read more
1 day ago by Ken Gustafson.
Loren Smith’s Column: Que Morrison
You see them coming up the court, the Lady Bulldogs, a daring and dashing quintuple, but likely you don’t know the rest of the story. ... Read more
1 day ago by Ken Gustafson.
SGTC’s Jalen Reynolds top rebounder in NJCAA Division l
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – South Georgia Tech Sophomore 6’ 7” forward Jalen Reynolds of Darien, GA was the top rebounder in the ... Read more
1 day ago by Ken Gustafson.
GSW women’s basketball team qualifies for PBC Tournament for the first time in school history
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University women’s basketball team is headed to the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) tournament semifinals for ... Read more
2 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
GSW softball team sweeps MGA in home opener
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern softball team opened Lady Hurricanes Field with a pair of wins (8-2 and 9-0) against Middle ... Read more
2 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Red card proves costly to Lady Hurricanes in loss to Lander
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – A tough second-half by the Georgia Southwestern women’s soccer team saw them give up one long goal followed by ... Read more
2 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
GSW to host GISA boys and girls basketball state championships for third consecutive year
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will host the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Boys’ and Girls’ State Basketball semifinals ... Read more
2 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
SGTC Jets and Lady Jets earn wins against Southern Crescent and New Horizon Prep
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jets and Lady Jets basketball teams both added wins to their records ... Read more
3 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Southland Academy Raiders fall to Bulloch Academy in GISA state quarterfinals
From Staff Reports MILLEDGEVILLE, GA – The Southland Academy Varsity Boys Basketball Team (SAR) came into its GISA Class AAA state quarterfinal game against ... Read more
3 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Sumter Cycling to host bike ride this Saturday
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Sumter Cycling invites all those who love to ride their bikes to join them for the organization’s First Saturday ... Read more
3 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Southland Fishing Team qualifies for GISA State Tournament
From Staff Reports GAINESVILLE, GA – The Southland Academy Fishing Team competed in the GISA/GAAP Regional Fishing Tournament at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA ... Read more
3 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Four Schley County Wildcats earn All-Region honors
From Staff Reports ELLAVILLE – Four members of the Schley County Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team were selected to be on the Region 5-A-Public All ... Read more
3 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Panthers’ bid for dramatic comeback falls one goal short against Jackson
AMERICUS – The Americus-Sumter Varsity Boys Soccer Team (ASHS) found itself down 4-0 at halftime to the Red Devils of Jackson (JHS) in its opening ... Read more
3 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
SCPRD All-Star youth basketball teams win district championships
From Staff Reports THOMASVILLE – The Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department (SCPRD) continues to turn out outstanding teams and young athletes. This fact ... Read more
3 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Panthers’ season comes to an end with loss to Cross Creek
AUGUSTA – After seeing the Americus-Sumter Lady Panthers lose to Cross Creek (CCHS) in the second round of the state playoffs, the ASHS boys basketball ... Read more
5 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Lady Panthers’ season comes to an end with loss at Cross Creek
AUGUSTA – The Americus-Sumter Lady Panther Basketball Team and Head Coach Sherri Harris (ASHS) knew they were in for a tough challenge when they made ... Read more
5 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Lady Hurricanes Combine for 34 Runs in sweep of Albany State
By Keith Michlig ALBANY – The Georgia Southwestern softball team went 2-0 to open Albany St’s. season, leaving them scoreless in both games, 12-0 ... Read more
6 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Storr’s Career-High 35-Points Breaks GSW Scoring Record
By Keith Michlig COLUMBUS – With three seconds left in the game, GSW freshman guard Jaleah Storr received a pass at the top of ... Read more
6 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
Lady Jets fall to fifth ranked Jones College
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – The #2 ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets (SGTC) fell to the #5 ranked Jones College Bobcats, ... Read more
6 days ago by Ken Gustafson.
GSW student-athletes participate in Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution Event
By Chelsea Collins AMERICUS – Several GSW student-athletes participated in the Farmers to Families Food Box distribution event on Friday, February 19 at First ... Read more
1 week ago by Ken Gustafson.
Taylor drives in four RBIs to lead Wildcats to lopsided win over Crisp County
From Staff Reports ELLAVILLE – Schley County shortstop Dylan Taylor went 2 for 3 at the plate and drove in four RBIs while scoring ... Read more
1 week ago by Ken Gustafson.
Raiders advance in state tournament with win over Trinity Christian, while Max Foster breaks school record
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Southland Academy Raiders (SAR) began their postseason quest for a state championship in boys’ basketball by defeating the ... Read more
1 week ago by Ken Gustafson.
Lady Panthers use late second half run to secure victory over Southeast Bulloch
AMERICUS – Late in the third quarter, the Americus-Sumter Lady Panthers (ASHS) only had a five-point lead on the Lady Yellow Jackets of Southeast Bulloch ... Read more
1 week ago by Ken Gustafson.
Evans’s clutch free throw shooting down the stretch crucial in Panthers’ victory over Groves
AMERICUS – It has been said that to win basketball games, especially in postseason play, you have to do the little things. In Wednesday night’s ... Read more
1 week ago by Ken Gustafson.
Wildcats’ first inning explosion leads them to victory over Manchester
From Staff Reports ELLAVILLE – The Schley County Varsity Baseball Team (SCHS) wasted no time in putting a strangle hold on its Region 5 ... Read more