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Bradwell closes out season

It was a sweet farewell game for the Bradwell Institute senior baseball players Tuesday afternoon.

April 26, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Twice really is nice for the Lady ’Landers

It was par for the course for the First Presbyterian Christian Academy girls' soccer team last week as it wrapped up its second Georgia Independent School Association Region 2-AA title with a 6-1 win over Frederica Academy.

April 19, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Guilfo signs with Central Ga. Technical

Chris Guilfo has parlayed a successful high-school basketball career into an opportunity to play at the next level.

April 19, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tigers claim win over Gators

In game that lasted slightly longer than an hour, Bradwell defeated Region 3-AAAAA opponent Ware County, 3-0, on Tuesday.

April 19, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


FPCA wins 2 of 3

First Presbyterian Christian Academy's baseball team went 2-1 in three recent games. The Highlanders earned an 8-1 win Saturday at Coastal Home School in Pembroke. DeShaun Collins was 1 for 3 with a home run for FPCA, while Phillip Swindell was 1 for 2 with a double and two walks, and Morgan Crean was 2 for 3 with two RBIs. Highlander pitcher Dalton Smiley got the win. FPCA coach Andy Yanzetich said it was a ...

April 19, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


’Canes drop close game

The Hinesville Hurricanes made a key fumble late in Saturday's game to fall, 14-12, to the Georgia Knights at Long Bell Stadium .

April 19, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Lovelady signs with EGSC

First Presbyterian Christian Academy's Richard Lovelady will be slinging baseballs for East Georgia State College after signing a national letter of intent Monday morning at the school.

April 17, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


MLK Jr. golf tourney issues $90K to date

The weather was perfect for 18 holes of golf Saturday at Cherokee Rose Country Club, as 21 teams lined up for the ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Association Golf Tournament, which raises scholarship funds for local high-school seniors.

April 17, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Lady Tiger jumping to USC-Upstate

Lady Tiger hurdler and jumper KeAndrea Ladson has signed a letter of intent to take her leaps to the University of South Carolina-Upstate.

April 15, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tigers beat Warriors in big regional clash

For the past three seasons a rivalry has developed between the Bradwell Tigers and the Jenkins Warriors on the baseball diamond.

April 15, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Lady Highlanders win six games in a row

First Presbyterian Christian Academy's girls earned their sixth straight soccer win Thursday, beating region rival Frederica Academy 6-1 at home.

April 15, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Judge forwards charges against mother

Liberty County Superior Court Judge Robert Russell decided Monday there was enough evidence to move the case against Candice Boles forward.

April 15, 2013 | By Patty Leon | Public Safety


Panthers fall to Mustangs for 3rd time

The third time wasn't a charm for Liberty against South Effingham. The first time the South Effingham Mustangs met the Liberty County High Panthers on the diamond this season, the Mustangs needed four innings to win, 20-4. The second time, Liberty didn't have enough players to field a team due to disciplinary issues and lost, 7-0, by forfeit. On Tuesday, Liberty welcomed the Mustangs back to Panther field, and while the Panthers made a game ...

April 12, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Knights hand Highlanders home loss

Frederica Academy topped First Presbyterian Christian Academy, 6-2, Tuesday afternoon in a Georgia Independent School Association Region 2-AA baseball game at the St. James Sports Center field.

April 12, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tigers split games on diamond, play today

Bradwell split a pair of road games in the first two contests of a busy week. The Tigers, who are 6-14 overall and 3-7 in Region 3-AAAAA, will host region opponent Jenkins High at 6 p.m. today. On Monday, the Tigers battled but lost as the Richmond Hill Wildcats squeezed out a 6-5 win. On Wednesday, the Tigers needed just three innings to thump Groves, 18-0. Bradwell had something to prove to Richmond Hill after ...

April 12, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


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Teams earn state honors

First Presbyterian Christian Academy's boys' and girls' soccer teams swept the nominations and awards for the Georgia Independent School Association Class AA All-Region and All-State teams.

May 22, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


McMillan earns another high ranking

Liberty County High School football player Raekwon McMillan has received another boost in the national rankings.

May 22, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Local athletes fare well at state meet

A few of Bradwell Institute's and Liberty County High School's track-and-field athletes fared well at their respective Georgia High School Association state meets.

May 22, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


BI hoping for dawn of new era

Folks looking to catch a glimpse of Bradwell Institute's new football coach, Adam Carter, got a chance during an informal meet and greet Thursday evening at the home of George and Babs Holtzman.

May 20, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Ex LCHS slugger helps SSU Tigers to winning season

Former Liberty County High School baseball player Chris Arnold is having a good season as the Savannah State University Tigers keep advancing in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship Tournament, according to the school's athletic website.

May 20, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


McRae invited to Durant’s skills camp

According to an article posted on govolsxtra.com, former Liberty County High School basketball player Jordan McRae received an invitation to the 2013 Kevin Durant Skills Academy, a three-day course on NBA-based strength and conditioning and skill development.

May 17, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Hurricanes fall in title game

It was a heartbreaking end to their season as the Hinesville Hurricanes fell, 8-6 in overtime, to the Georgia Pirates on Saturday in the Spring League Championship Game in Augusta.

May 17, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Thornton receives early honor

AthlonSports.com football editor Steven Lassan picked former Liberty County High School standout Shadrach Thornton among his top-20 running backs in the ACC for the 2013 season.

May 17, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Lady ’Landers claim the crown

After being denied the Georgia Independent School Association Class AA state title last year, the First Presbyterian Christian Academy girls' soccer team wasn't about to let another chance to earn the crown slip away.

May 15, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Three Tigers receive all-region honors

Three Bradwell Institute baseball players were selected for Region 3-AAAAA All-Region honors

May 15, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Local youth bowler places second at Pepsi Tourney

Deniece Williams of Hinesville took first place in her age division at the 2013 Georgia State Youth United States Bowling Congress Pepsi Tournament, held April 27 in Columbus.

May 15, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Hoop stars stress hard work, studies

Former Liberty County High School basketball players Rion Brown, Jordan McRae and Lamar Richardson dropped by the Shuman Center on Thursday evening and spoke to a group of young basketball players. The trio touched on the importance of working hard and maintaining good grades in order to play at the college level.

May 13, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Pre-K field day held on BI’s Olvey

For some time, the children at the Liberty County Pre-K Center watched as Bradwell Institute's new football stadium was built. Once it was complete, the students admired the new field and facility, which sparked an idea that came to fruition last week.

May 13, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tigers name new athletic director

Bradwell Institute named former cross-country and golf coach Ken Griffin as the high school's new athletic director. Griffin fills the position once held by former Tiger football coach Jim Walsh.

May 13, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Former Highlander, now at BPC, honored by FPCA

Former Lady Highlander basketball player Aaliyah Wilson got a big surprise when she visited First Presbyterian Christian Academy on Friday morning. The Lady 'Lander basketball standout received a scholarship last year to play basketball at Brewton-Parker College, but her busy schedule didn't give the school administrators an opportunity to honor her with a signing ceremony.

May 13, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


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