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Brown ready for final year
Former Liberty County High School and South Georgia King basketball player Rion Brown, who now plays at Miami, lent a hand Saturday at a car-wash fundraiser to help his former travel team earn some money to finish out their summer season.
Sikes earns GCAA honor
Former Liberty County High School baseball player Trey Sikes was named to the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association All-Region second team.
Miller earns another academic accolade
Former Bradwell Institute football player David Miller was one of 27 Georgia State University football players who earned academic honors for the spring semester, according to GSU's website.
Long Co. golfers awarded
Members of the Long County High School boys and girls golf teams recently were recognized with individual awards at the school's spring-sports banquet.
Scrubbing it up for the sake of hoops
Looking to finish their summer travel season with good showings at their national tournaments, the South Georgia Kings basketball teams were busy washing cars Saturday to raise travel money.
Blue Tide baseball team receives honors
The Long County High School baseball team recently was recognized at the school's annual spring sports banquet.
Several SGK players headed to big camps
The South Georgia Kings sixth- and seventh-grade and sophomore basketball teams were crowned champions after winning their respective age brackets last weekend in the Savannah Memorial Day Classic Tournament.
All*Stars go 3-2 in Orlando tournament
Scott's All*Stars kept busy during the Memorial Day weekend by competing May 24-27 in a tournament in Orlando.
Rebels receive donation
The St. James Coastal Crew Rebels sixth-grade and 17U Elite teams received a recent boost after Fred Mingledorff, owner of Hinesville Ford, made a donation to help cover the teams' travel expenses. The sixth-grade team is headed to Myrtle Beach and Orlando next month, while the 17U Elite Rebels will play in the Super Showcase and national tournament, both held in July in Orlando. Coastal Crew Rebels founder and coach Ernie Walthour (kneeling left), Mingledorff ...
Area players help Comets to championship
The Comets, a soccer team featuring Liberty County residents Cassandra Ruff, Sidney Wilkinson Kaitlyn Anderson, Mary Kathryn Whitney and Cecilia Graham, took the championship trophy at the Savannah Shamrock Cup on May 25-26. The 14U Comets beat Effingham United '99G, 6-0, in the semifinals in St. Andrews Stadium on Wilmington Island. The Comets then faced NASA G17 Select Royal, a team representing the North Atlanta Soccer Association, in the finals. The teams ended regulation tied ...
Sport briefs May 31, 2013
Car-wash fundraiser set The South Georgia Kings will have a car wash from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Hinesville Applebee's. Donations will be accepted. Former South Georgia King and Liberty County High School player Rion Brown, who currently plays for the University of Miami, will be at the event. Got an event? Those wanting to publicize a sports-related event, such as a camp or fundraiser, can let the Courier know by emailing sports@coastalcourier.com. Lady ...
Blue Tide, Lady Tide track teams recognized
The Long County High School boys and girls track-and-field teams recently were recognized at the school's annual spring sports banquet.
Barracudas place third in first tourney
The Hinesville Barracudas got their summer baseball schedule off to a good start by taking third place in the gold bracket of the Memorial Day Tournament last weekend in Savannah.
Sport briefs May 29, 2013
Kids Fishing Day set Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge will host its first Kids Fishing Day from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8. Children, ages 5-12, can learn about water safety and sportsmanship while also fishing. Registration is required and limited to 80. Participants will get free tackle to use and take home. Lunch will be provided. Fishing licenses will not be required. To register, call 912-832-4608, go to www.fws.gov/harrisneck, mail to Harris Neck NWR, 5000 ...
Game Day May 29, 2013
Game day Today MLB: • White Sox at Cubs, 2:10 p.m. (WGN) • Blue Jays at Braves, 7 p.m. (SPSO) NHL playoffs: • Red Wings at Blackhawks, game seven, 8 p.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: • Germany vs. Ecuador, 2:25 (ESPN2) • U.S. vs. Belgium, 8 p.m. (ESPN2) Tennis: • French Open, early round play, 5 a.m. (ESPN2) Thursday College softball: • World Series, teams TBA, 2 p.m. (ESPN) MLB: • White Sox at Cubs, 2:10 p.m. ...
Articles by Section - Local sports
Long County All-Stars set for district play
The Long County Recreation Department junior boys All-Star team won the recent Lyons Invitational Tournament in Toombs County.
Liberty County hires new baseball coach
Liberty County High School's baseball team has gone to the football program's past in an attempt to improve its future.
Barracudas struggle in Cummings tourney
Playing in a tough bracket, the Barracudas baseball team finished 1-2-1 at the Georgia State baseball tournament last weekend in Cummings.
HAPfan golf tourney to raise scholarship money
Golfers who want to support a good cause can play in Saturday's Mabel Creel Memorial Golf Tournament at Cherokee Rose Golf Course.
UT’s McRae drawing preseason attention
A sports blogger has declared former Liberty County and current University of Tennessee basketball player Jordan McRae potentially one of the country's best players for next season.
Alumni Association holds annual golf tournament
The Long County High School Alumni Association held its annual golf tournament May 18 at the Cherokee Rose Golf Course in Hinesville.
Martial arts promotes health
Martial arts represent more than just fighting technique, according to a local instructor. It's also a good way to stay in shape.
Testing the condition of a bunker
Q: Alice and Martha are playing No. 5 on their home course. Martha's ball comes to rest short of the green. There is a small, shallow bunker between her ball and the green. Martha wants to putt her ball through the bunker. She believes this is the best shot since the bunker is shallow and the hole is near the bunker. Martha knows that the superintendent recently put new sand in all of the bunkers, so she decides to test the condition of the sand before hitting. Can she do this?
Sport briefs June 5, 2013
Hinesville Gators tryouts planned
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