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Lady Raiders’ first half domination propels them to victory at Marion County

BUENA VISTA, GA – The Southland Academy Lady Raiders (SAR) used their strong outside shooting and their tenacious…

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Second half run helps Southland pull away from Marion County

BUENA VISTA, GA – Throughout most of the first half, it was a tight battle between Southland Academy…

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Rough night for Panthers at Lee County

LEESBURG, GA – The Sumter County High School boys basketball team (SCHS) made the 28-mile trip down U.S.…

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Wildcats’ bid for state title falls short against Bowdon

ATLANTA – On Thursday, December 8, the Schley County Wildcats (SCHS) competed on the same playing ground that…

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Nationally Ranked SGTC Lady Jets defeat Chattahoochee Valley

From Staff Reports PHENIX CITY, AL – The seventh place National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) nationally ranked…

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SGTC’s Lady Jets remain ranked 7th in nation in NJCAA poll

From Staff Reports   AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets maintained their 7th place ranking…

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Four Raiders score in double figures in SAR‘s rout of SGA

From Staff Reports DAMASCUS, GA – The Southland Academy Raiders (SAR) got double figures scoring from four players…

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Lady Raiders edge out SGA in Damascus

From Staff Reports DAMASCUS, GA – The Southland Academy girls’ basketball team (SAR) made the 70-mike journey down…

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The Bowdon Red Devils: The Cats’ final hurdle to state championship

ELLAVILLE – The 12-2 Schley County Wildcats (SCHS) must conquer one more hurdle in order to realize their…

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SGTC Jets lose two in Eastern Florida State Classic

From Staff Reports   MELBOURNE, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Jets (SGTC) lost two tough decisions…

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Scott’s 23 points leads Lady Cats to season-opening victory

From Staff Reports SYLVESTER, GA – Schley County sophomore point guard Jesstynie Scott scored 23 points to lead…

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Wildcats stomp Trojans in Herschel’s House: now one win away from state title

WRIGHTSVILLE, GA – Going into Schley County’s state semifinal playoff game against the undefeated Trojans of Johnson County…

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Usher drains five three-pointers in Raiders’ season-opening win at Westfield

From Staff Reports   PERRY, GA – Southland Academy junior shooting guard Perry Usher scored 20 points and…

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Lady Hurricanes snap two-game losing streak with win at Fort Valley State

From Staff Reports FORT VALLEY, GA – The Georgia Southwestern State University women’s basketball team (GSW) snapped a…

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Lady Panthers Flag Football season ends in playoffs with loss to Dodge County

From Staff Reports   EASTMAN, GA – The Sumter County Lady Panthers Flag Football Team (SCHS) competed extremely…

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SGTC Jets fall to 4th ranked Chipola

From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The seconds clicked off the clock as the South Georgia Technical College Jets…

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Turnovers and poor foul shooting do in Hurricanes in loss to Limestone

AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University men’s basketball team (GSW) came into its non-conference matchup against Limestone…

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Sumter County Junior Varsity wrestlers earn valuable experience at Lee County JV Challenge

LEESBURG, GA – The Sumter County High School wrestling program took a step in the right direction as…

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Sumter Cycling to ride in parade and to host first Saturday Ride

From Staff Reports   AMERICUS – Sumter Cycling invites all riders to ride with them in the annual…

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Lady Jets’ Luana Leite named GCAA Player of the Week

From Staff Reports AMERICUS – South Georgia Technical College Lady Jet Luana Leite, a 5’ 7” sophomore guard from…

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Loren Smith’s Column: Bowl Games

With the expansion of the playoffs, more bowl games, hopefully, will become more involved. After the support the…

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Panthers earn split at Florida Get Down Showcase

From Staff Reports   ORLANDO, FL – The Sumter County High School boys’ varsity basketball team (SCHS) made…

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Wildcats to face stern test in 13-0 Johnson County in state semifinals

By Ken Gustafson   ELLAVILLE – The 2022 Schley County High School football team (SCHS) has accomplished something…

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SGTC’s Lady Jets move up to 7th in nation in NJCAA poll

From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets climbed two spots into 7th place…

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Area Beat Report November 24 through 27

Americus PD Media Arrest Summary Averett, Norma Jean, 56, Arson – 1st degree Barner, Kendall Jarmele, 33, DUI-Alcohol/Failure…

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Lady Jets take two wins in the Pete Arrington Thanksgiving Classic

From Staff Reports   AMERICUS – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) ninth ranked South Georgia Technical…

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Lady Panthers drop two straight at Hoops for Hunger Tournament

From Staff Reports COLLEGE PARK, GA – The Sumter County Lady Panthers (SCHS) continue to struggle in the…

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GSW Lady Hurricanes earn first top 10 ranking in program history

From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University women’s basketball team moved up six spots to…