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McRae, Vols set for NCAA 2nd round
Liberty County High School alum Jordan McRae will lead the University of Tennessee men's basketball team into the second round of the NCAA tourney today against the University of Massachusetts in Raleigh, N.C.
Stephens wins in pro debut
Long County archer Linda Stephens made her professional debut during the National Field Archery Association's Indoor Championship last week in Louisville, Ky.
Bradwell girls claim win, McSwain shines in Jacksonville
The Bradwell girls' track team took first place and the boys' team was third at the Swamp Relays on Saturday in Waycross.
Bradwell girls claim win, McSwain shines in Jacksonville
The Bradwell girls' track team took first place and the boys' team was third at the Swamp Relays on Saturday in Waycross.
Hurricanes set to host Steelers on Saturday
Hinesville's semi-pro football team, the Hurricanes, will host the Putnam County Steelers at 4 p.m. Saturday at Long Bell Stadium.
Spring gobbler season starts Saturday
It's the time of year when men and women across Georgia will "cammy up" and dress out in their best hunting gear.
FPCA sweeps Sherwood Tournament
First Presbyterian Christian Academy's soccer teams both claimed first place in their division in last weekend's Sherwood Tournament in Albany. The Highlander teams were among the 29 schools competing.
Long County teams pick up region victories
Friday went well for the Long County High School soccer program, as both the girls and boys teams notched wins at Metter.
Panthers fall at Statesboro
The Liberty County High School baseball team had a rough time on the diamond Friday in Statesboro, falling, 11-0, in five innings.
Blue Tide win streak ended by Toombs
The Long County High School baseball team's winning streak came to an end Friday at the hands of Toombs County.
Tigers hold off Jenkins at home in Hinesville
With the baseball game tied 5-5 at the bottom of the seventh inning, Bradwell Institute baseball player Sage Sammons dug deep and earned his first career walk-off win as the Tigers beat Jenkins, 6-5, Friday night. It also was the Tigers' first Region 3-AAAAA win of the season.
FPCA falls in baseball opener
Rain forced the cancellation of the First Presbyterian Christian Academy baseball team's first four games over a two-week period, setting up the Highlanders to open the season with a region game against Trinity Christian, the reigning Region 2-AA champs.
Liberty riders dominate at spring show
The 2014 American Saddlebred horse-show season kicked off March 1 in Brunswick at the second annual Golden Isles Riding Academy Spring Charity Horse Show. Liberty County riders representing Bluff Creek Stables on Colonels Island, Dixie Stables in Allenhurst and Gravel Hill Farms in Hinesville made their presence known at the season's inaugural show, bringing home blue ribbons in 24 out of 37 classes and placing in the top five in 31 classes.
Long 10U hoops team does well at tourney
The Long County All-Star 10-and-under basketball team recently competed in the Georgia Recreation Park Association District 2 Class C Tournament. Though the boys fell short of taking home a region title, they did have a successful outing by advancing to the second round.
Commission honors 14U basketball team
The Long County Commission recognized the county's 14-and-younger basketball team March 4 for winning the Georgia Recreation and Park Association district championship.
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Long Co. 10-under team wins state crown
The Long County 10-and-under all-star baseball team won the Georgia Recreation Parks Association Class C state championship on Friday in Blakely, sweeping the tourney field and outscoring their opponents, 55-6.
Preseason games fast approaching for Tigers, Panthers
Although a preseason game primarily helps the coaching staff determine where their team is at, it's still a game coaches want to win.
Hocking, Darsey win championships at charity event
The foothills of the Appalachians proved to be the perfect setting for Gravel Hill Farms and Dixie Stables at the third annual Northeast Georgia Charity Horse Show, as both stables claimed class championships.
‘Bash in the ’Boro’ is Friday
The final Georgia Southern Eagle football camp, "Bash in the 'Boro," is set for Friday, July 18, at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro.
John honored with proclamation, key
Former Bradwell Institute football player Ulrick John was honored by Mayor Jim Thomas on Thursday for being the first Hinesville native to be drafted by a National Football League team.
Soccer camp wraps up
Everyone was sporting new camp shirts Thursday morning as Atlanta Calcio Academy wrapped up its four-day elite soccer training at James Brown Park.
Blue Tide finishing summer conditioning
The Long County High School football team's summer conditioning program is winding down. The Blue Tide began their program in June and have been practicing three days a week ever since, with the exception of taking off last week. They will wrap up their conditioning July 17, and their football camp will run July 21-25. School practice begins July 28.
Tigers resume team practice, raise funds
The Bradwell Institute Tigers resumed team practices this week after taking one week off as required by the Georgia High School Association. The players trained with their helmets on, allowing them to become acclimated to the heat.
GSU basketball player suspended after arrest
Georgia Southern basketball player Eric Ferguson has been suspended indefinitely from the team following a June 26 arrest.
Brown in NBA summer league
Another Liberty County High School basketball player is headed toward a potential NBA career.
Swimming is more than treading water
Tom Dunlap started swimming at age 10 and still asserts - 70 years later - that the sport is good for the body and mind. His friend, Gary Burch, started swimming about two years ago and said it has improved his overall health. Both men regularly take to the pool at the Liberty County YMCA, and while they do it to stay in shape and have fun, they want others to know that the recreational activity can be deadly for those who don't know how to swim. "Most of the kids who drown probably thought they could swim," Dunlap said.
Chapman slated to compete in Canada
It's her first year competing in multi events, but former Bradwell Institute track star Quintunya Chapman is making the most of it. The University of Georgia junior recently was named to the National Team USA U23 squad that will compete in Canada on Aug. 8-10.
Delisha Milton-Jones is faring well in NY
Riceboro native DeLisha Milton-Jones is in her 15th season with the WNBA.
LCRD offers ways to keep cool
Summer is here, and the Liberty County Recreation Department has a number of events, classes and opportunities that will let local residents keep cool in the pool.
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