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Long County falls despite long ball

Despite putting up three home runs, the Long County High School baseball team dropped a 10-9 nail-biter to Brantley County on Tuesday.

April 29, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports

Bennett joins elite group

The Liberty County Panthers boys' and girls' track teams finished in fourth place at the Region 2-AAAA track meet April 22 at Statesboro High School.

April 27, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports

Tigers tracking down playoff bid

Bradwell's Garrett McCorckle slams the ball down the third-base line during a game against Windsor Forest earlier this season. The Tigers play at Groves today at 4:30. host McIntosh County Academy at 5 p.m. tomorrow and will close out the season with a Region 3-AAAAA game against Benedictine at 4:30 p.m. Friday for senior day. If the Tigers hold on to second place in the region, they will host a first-round state playoff game May 6.

April 27, 2011 | Staff report | Local sports

Coastal Pawn wins fifth Chamber Classic

The fifth annual Liberty County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic presented by Spine & Sport teed off Friday at Cherokee Rose Country Club with 24 teams in attendance.

April 27, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports

Long Chamber tourney to be held Saturday

The Long County Chamber of Commerce will hold a golf tournament Saturday at the Cherokee Rose Golf Course in Hinesville. Registration for the event will begin at noon, and the first tee-off is at 1:30 p.m.

April 27, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports

Tigers hold on to second

The Tigers are still in the thick of it. Bradwell Institute took another Region 3-AAAA victory on Friday by coasting to a 10-0 win over Johnson in three innings in Savannah. The win improved BI to 16-7 overall and 14-2 in 3-AAAAA. The Tigers remain in second place in the region as they prep for their last two region games. Bradwell plays Tuesday at Groves and hosts Benedictine on Friday on senior day. Benedictine (10-12, ...

April 25, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports

Herons hold back Tide

The Long County High School baseball team lost another tough game Thursday, falling 3-1 to Brantley County High School in Nahunta.

April 25, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports

Long County girls advance to state meet

Two Long County High School track and field athletes will be competing at state after each placed well at the Region 2-AA meet.

April 25, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports

Basketball leads to bigger dreams

Scott's All-Stars AAU league basketball team suffered a few losses but learned a valuable lesson about education during their second tournament, held April 16-17 at Jenkins High School in Savannah. The All-Stars were the tournament hosts and competed against seven AAU teams from Savannah, Brunswick and Hinesville.

April 25, 2011 | Special to the Courier | Local sports

The rules on water hazards

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.

April 25, 2011 | Graham Lewis | Local sports

Bradwell stays in hunt

The Bradwell Institute baseball team grabbed a slight edge over Jenkins for second place in Region 3-AAAAA after beating the Warriors, 9-4, on Tuesday in Savannah.

April 22, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports

Felder signs with Fla. college

After helping First Presbyterian Christian Academy to a Georgia Independent Schools Association basketball state title last season and leading the team to a 29-6 record this year, Highlander DJ Felder is taking his skills to the next level after signing a scholarship to play for St. John's River State College in Florida.

April 22, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports

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