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New girls’ AAU team faring well

After running a successful boys' basketball program the past few years, South Georgia Kings co-founder Leonard Hall felt it was time to give the talented girls in the community their fair share of glory.

April 29, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tigers fall to Rebels, face Cadets today

Bradwell Institute fell to Groves High, 11-7, on Wednesday in a key Region 3-AAAAA baseball game in Garden City.

April 29, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


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


Blue Tide outscore BI Tigers, 15-11, in slugfest

The Long County High School baseball team defeated Bradwell Insitute, 15-11, on Wednesday in Ludowici.

April 22, 2011 | Mike Riddle | 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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