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Scrimmage moved to Woods

The county's football teams play under the big lights again Friday. It's a pre-season scrimmage, but the community is anticipating the game between Liberty County High School and Bradwell Institute.

August 17, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Brewton-Parker gets another FPCA ace

First Presbyterian Christian Academy Highlander basketball player Mike Tige has signed a letter of intent to play for the Barons of Brewton-Parker College.

August 17, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Lady Tide drop game to Wayne

The Long County High School varsity softball team lost to Wayne County Monday, 14-1. The Ludowici girls fought hard, but it was clear the girls from Jesup were an older, more experienced team. Both teams were scoreless in the first inning. The second, however, closed with the Yellow Jackets up 5-0, off of four hits. In the third and fourth innings the Jesup team added 10 more hits and nine runs to go up 14-0. ...

August 17, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Lady Tigers JV beat Panthers

Special to the Courier Taking a cue from the varsity squad, the junior varsity Lady Tigers beat the junior Lady Panthers 10-2 in five innings Saturday afternoon. Coached by Misty Eastlake, the JV girls were led by eighth grader Jaleesa DeJesus on the mound, earning eight strike outs, allowing three hits and walking only two batters. Eastlake said Sarah Wells and Marissa Polston both hit doubles and Shaquira Smith added a single to help the ...

August 17, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


Long Co. gets lopsided win over Liberty

The Long County High School softball team, playing at home, defeated Liberty County on Thursday in a lopsided 16-2 game.

August 15, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Tigers take Panthers, 8-6

During the summer, many girls from the area play alongside each other on recreational and traveling softball teams. On Saturday morning, however, the friends became temporary foes as the Lady Panthers of Liberty visited Bradwell's Lady Tigers in a match hotter than the soaring temperatures.

August 15, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Panthers see improvements

Liberty County High School was thrust into Region 2A-AAAA last year and the football team suddenly faced a whole new set of Region opponents.

August 12, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Lady Tide open season with loss

The Long County High School varsity softball team lost the season opener this past Tuesday to Wayne County 10-2.

August 12, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Kings squad takes 4th at AAU nationals

The 12U South Georgia Kings placed fourth in the AAU National Classic Tournament July 19-25 in Hampton, Va. Head coach Shane Smith said the team earned an automatic bid to the 2012 nationals in Memphis.

August 12, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


15U Rebels 11th at nationals

In their final AAU tournament of the season the Coastal Crew 15U Rebels placed 11th overall, battling against older teams in Orlando the final weekend of July.

August 12, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tide football scrimmage

Friday afternoon was busy for student athletes of Long County High School. The girls softball and the boys football teams played on adjacent fields in Blue vs. White scrimmages to prep for the upcoming seasons.

August 10, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


White Golf Tournament announces winners

Nobody hit the hole-in-one but five local students received $1,000 scholarships and a few golfers did take away trophies in Saturday's seventh annual Henry "Hank" White Golf Tournament.

August 10, 2011 | Staff report | Local sports


Barracudas finish season tops in state

The Barracuda Baseball Team brought home the championship trophy from a USSSA 13U AAA "2011 Last Chance" tournament in Forsyth.

August 10, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


Long youth earn sports honors at rally

The Long County Recreation Department had its first Back-to-School Rally Saturday and kids from all over competed for sports medals and trophies.

August 10, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Hank would be proud

Five college-bound students each received checks for $1,000 to help fund their educations courtesy of the seventh annual Henry "Hank" White Memorial Golf Tournament, which teed off 9 a.m. Saturday at Cherokee Rose Golf Course in Hinesville.

August 08, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


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Fall, spring athletes honored

It's was a whirlwind year for athletics at First Presbyterian Christian Academy, and one that remembered and honored Monday during the annual fall and spring sports ceremony at First Presbyterian Church.

May 24, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Six Blue Tide garner All-Region honors

Six members of the Long County High School baseball team have received All-Region 2-AA honors.

May 24, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Marauder 12U, 14U teams earn bronze medals

A torrential downpour didn't stop the 12U and 14U Marauders baseball teams from good showings in the Georgia Games Tournament, which was held May 17-19 in Savannah.

May 24, 2013 | Staff report | Local sports


17U Rebels place second

With high-school graduation looming this Memorial Day weekend, the 17U Coastal Crew Rebels made a quick change to their tournament schedule.

May 24, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


When putts collide

Q: Jim and Mark are both on the green on No. 3. It is Jim's turn to hit, and he strokes a long, curving putt toward the hole. Mark is next to putt, and he does so but before Jim's ball comes to rest, both balls collide. What do they do?

May 24, 2013 | Graham Lewis | Local sports


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


Blue-White Game brings end to spring practice

Bradwell Institute football fans got their first look at new coach Adam Carter's football team Saturday as the Tigers capped spring practice with the Blue-White Game at Olvey Field.

May 22, 2013 | John Wood | 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


Long Co. girl 2nd at state 4-H archery meet

Eleven athletes from the Long County 4-H Club recently competed in the Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education (SAFE) archery meet at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton.

May 22, 2013 | Mike Riddle | 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


Sixth-grade Rebels take first place

The St. James Coastal Crew Rebels' sixth-grade boys' basketball team took first place at the Rebels' Classic Tournament held May 11-12 at the St. James Sports Center.

May 22, 2013 | Special to the Courier | 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


Two Lady Tide run state meet

Two members of the Long County High School ladies track and field team competed at the recent AA state championships.

May 20, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Rebels place first

The Eighth Grade Coastal Crew Rebels won first place at the 2013 Mothers' Day Tournament held in Hinesville May 11-12.

May 20, 2013 | Staff report | Local sports


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