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Five BI soccer players make all-region team

Bradwell Institute's Danielle Durham (in white) was one of three Lady Tigers soccer players named to this year's All-Region 3-AAAAA team. Also making All-Region from BI were Kayla DeJesus and Rebekkah Smith. Tigers David Miller and Alberto Llevon were named to the boys' All-Region 3-AAAAA team.

May 13, 2011 | Staff report | Local sports


Tourney raises funds for good causes in Long

The Long County Chamber of Commerce held its first golf tournament on Saturday, and tournament director Kerry Hunt called it a successful endeavor.

May 13, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


All-Stars battle at Midway Middle

Scott's All-Stars hosted the third of four tournaments scheduled for the spring league May 7 at Midway Middle School. Ten AAU teams from the Southeast competed in the tourney. The teams were broken down by age level.

May 13, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


Bradwell makes strides

Every dark cloud has a silver lining. Bradwell Institute baseball coach Rhett Hellgren said he and his players are disappointed in their performance Friday at Tift County High School, where the Tigers were bumped from the state playoffs after losing the first two games in a three-game series by a combined score of 21-0. But that doesn't mean the season itself wasn't a good one, Hellgren said. Bradwell went 16-11 overall and 14-4 in Region ...

May 11, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


MLK tourney raises scholarship money

Ten scholarships worth $1,000 each will be awarded to local high school seniors, thanks to the Martin Luther King Observance Association Golf Tournament, which took place April 16 at the Cherokee Rose Country Club in Hinesville.

May 11, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


Heat swimmers qualify for state

Three Liberty County YMCA Heat swimmers qualified for the 14U long course state championship meet, which will take place in July in Augusta.

May 11, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


Semi-annual Mud Bog a success

Big trucks and proud truck owners came together Saturday in Long County to show who had the meanest truck around.

May 11, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Bennett top finisher at state track meet

The local results of the boys' state track meet are as follows: Liberty County High School • Javon Bennett finished second in the discus throw with a toss of 165 feet, 2 inches. Bradwell Institute • Marsalis Jackson finished seventh in the long jump with a leap of 21-11 3⁄4. • Anthony Holsendolph finished eighth in the high jump, clearing 6-2. • Jamael Smith, who recently signed to run track at Chattahoochee Technical College, finished ...

May 11, 2011 | Staff report | Local sports


16U Rebels meet John Wall

The 16U Coastal Crew Rebels recently got a chance to meet NBA player John Wall of the Washington Wizards when they were in Raleigh, N.C. The Rebels also played in a tournament and finished 2-2. Shown with Wall (center) are front row, from left: Keshawn Wright and Isaiah Kight; back row: Jerome Grant, Marvin Walthour, Cameron Kight, Avery Bolton, Denzale Bratcher, Marquise Parker, Jawaun Leach and Spencer Asher.

May 11, 2011 | Staff report | Local sports


J-Bird jumps to next level

First Presbyterian Christian Academy Highlander Jordan Johnson's ability to sink the trey shot from mid-court earned him the nickname J-Bird.

May 09, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


BI’s Smith to run track at Chattahoochee Tech

Standing 6-feet-4, Bradwell Institute's Jamael Smith was a natural on the basketball court during his junior and senior years in high school.

May 09, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tift County rolls past BI in state tourney

Bradwell's Institute's hopes for a state Class AAAAA baseball title were abruptly ended Friday afternoon by host Tift County.

May 09, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Students take to the field at Walker

Students from Walker Middle School's 4th- and 5th-grade classes took to the field Monday to compete in the school's annual field day competition.

May 09, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


You may be able to putt around plugged holes on green

Golf is fun, whether playing solo or with others. Having a basic understanding of the game's rules makes it easier to enjoy the experience and improve your skills. In this periodic column, I provide brief explanations of golf rules and answer commonly asked questions.

May 09, 2011 | Graham Lewis | Local sports


Tigers’ diamond hopes are dashed

Bradwell's diamond chase was abruptly ended Friday afternoon when Tift County shut them down 13-0 and 8-0 in the first round of the state playoffs.

May 07, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


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Panthers draw a crowd for opener

Football season is three months away, but one couldn't tell by watching the players at Liberty County High School go at each other Monday during their first day of spring practice.

May 08, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Eagles promote Corless on defense

STATESBORO - Kevin Corless, who joined the Georgia Southern Football program as the assistant coach for linebackers, has been promoted to co-defensive coordinator, head coach Jeff Monken announced.

May 08, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Local sports


FPCA does well at state track meet

All five track athletes representing First Presbyterian Christian Academy at the Georgia Independent School Association state track meet placed well last weekend in Albany.

May 08, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Blue Tide baseball team holds rec night for players, coaches

The Blue Tide baseball team recently held its annual Recreation Night in Long County. Around 50 players and coaches who are participating in the T-ball, softball and baseball programs came out for the night. Recreation department Director Michelle Rogers said more than 400 children will be playing this year.

May 08, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Game Day May 8, 2013

Game day

May 08, 2013 | Staff report | Local sports


Sport briefs May 8, 2013

5-on-5 basketball

May 08, 2013 | Staff report | Local sports


Rebels leave Las Vegas with good showing

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - unless, of course, it's the Coastal Crew Rebels boys' basketball team coming home with a good showing from a big tournament.

May 06, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Long County fishing tourney draws young, old

Anglers of all ages came out April 27 to participate in the second annual Fishin' for a Cure tournament at the Altamaha River in Long County.

May 06, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Forfeit sends ’Canes to next playoff round

The Hinesville Hurricanes expected to be playing their first playoff game Saturday. Instead, they got a free pass to the next round.

May 06, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Milton-Jones goes to Texas

Riceboro native DeLisha Milton-Jones will start her 15th season as a WNBA player this month, but she won't be wearing her usual Los Angeles Sparks jersey.

May 06, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


What is the right ruling when replacing a divot?

Q: John and Chris were playing the fourth hole in their Saturday men's event. John hit his ball from the fairway and was almost sure that he went out of bounds. He announced to Chris that he was hitting a provisional ball. Before hitting his provisional, John replaced his divot and dropped a new ball as near as possible to the spot where he hit his last shot. Did John proceed in accordance with the rules?

May 06, 2013 | Graham Lewis | Local sports


Game Day May 6, 2013

Monday

May 06, 2013 | Staff report | Local sports


Sports briefs May 6, 2013

5-on-5 basketball tournament set

May 06, 2013 | Staff report | Local sports


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