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RH pitcher goes in first round of draft

Richmond Hill High School's Kevin Matthews has been picked by the Texas Rangers as their first-round choice in Major League Baseball's first-year draft.

June 06, 2011 | Staff report | Local sports


A really fast learner

It's hard enough to play high school football, let alone play it well enough to earn a college scholarship. It's even harder when you are used to playing European style "dodge" football and it's your first year on the team.

June 06, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Stock to compete at nationals

With summer in full swing, many high school students are either going to the mall or going to the beach with friends.

June 06, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Tigers celebrate baseball season

Lining up for hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks, Bradwell Institute baseball players celebrated a successful season with food and fun at the Stafford Pavilion and pool Thursday afternoon.

June 06, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Panther scores scholarship

Liberty County High School's Robbie Bacon signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to play soccer at the University of South Carolina–Salkehatchie.

June 03, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Teens show strength at lifting event

Long County teens Nick Stock and James Fox competed in the 2011 Rage Strongman Championship last weekend in New Bern, N.C.

June 03, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Rebels meet NBA star Chris Paul

The 15U Coastal Crew Rebels were a bit starstruck after having the opportunity to meet and mingle with NBA star Chris Paul at the 2011 Nike Memorial Day Classic in Suwanee last weekend.

June 03, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Southern Georgia double-header up next for NeSmith Chevy DLMS

CARTERSVILLE, GA – The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Tour will embark on a Southern Georgia Double-Header this Friday night and Saturday night. Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Savannah, will host the series this Friday night, and then America's Most Affordable dirt late model series heads for Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania on Saturday night. Oglethorpe Speedway Park will present Round 8 of the 2011 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Tour ...

June 02, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


FPCA soccer team shines

While prep baseball took the center spotlight for spring sports, another local team had what its coach called the best season yet, making it all the way to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs.

June 01, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


Liberty Co. Thunder win wood bat tourney

The Liberty County Thunder 14U baseball team won the Memorial Day Meltdown Wood Bat Tournament this past weekend in Pooler.

June 01, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


All-Stars attend Project Alpha

Three of the four Scott's All-Stars AAU basketball teams recently sponsored and attended Project Alpha, an annual teen-pregnancy prevention workshop for males and females ages 10-17.

June 01, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


Former LCHS star eyes title

Former Liberty County High School Panther track standout Josh McNair continues to make his mark at Kennesaw State University.

May 31, 2011 | By Emily Diekelmann Special to the Courier | Local sports


Local cheerleading academy hosts final camp

Inspirations Christian Cheerleading Academy will host its final cheerleading camp in Hinesville as owner Linda Andrews prepares to start a new chapter in her life back in her hometown of Memphis, Tenn.

May 31, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Sapelo Hammock scheduled to reopen in July

After being closed for an entire year, Sapelo Hammock Golf Club is scheduled to reopen in July and will be managed and operated by Billy Casper Golf.

May 31, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


Rebels look for second title at Nike Classic

Looking for a repeat performance of last year's championship win, the 15U Coastal Crew Rebels are in Suwanee for the 2011 Bobby Hussey Nike Memorial Day Classic. The tournament, hosted by the Georgia Stars, started Saturday and concludes Monday.

May 31, 2011 | 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


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


Sport briefs May 19, 2013

Kids Fishing Day at Harris Neck NWR

May 20, 2013 | Staff report | 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


FBCA’s Owens signs to play basketball in Oklahoma

Faith Baptist Christian Academy's Jerry Owens on Thursday signed a letter of intent to play men's basketball at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma.

May 17, 2013 | Mike Riddle | 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


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