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Former Panther to play Saturday in Jacksonville

Former Liberty County High School Panthers running back Roderick Jones will be playing in Jacksonville this weekend.

October 28, 2011 | Staff report | Local sports


Long County faces Tattnall tonight

The Long County High School football team has another tough game tonight when the Tide face Tattnall County on the road.

October 28, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Former Liberty stars to begin new campaigns

Former Liberty County basketball players Rion Brown and Jordan McRae started their college careers last season with Brown scoring points for the University of Miami and McRae making the plays at the University of Tennessee.

October 26, 2011 | Staff report | Local sports


Lady Highlanders get first-round win

Looking to add another first to the First Presbyterian Christian Academy's growing list of sports accomplishments, the Lady Highlanders volleyball team won its first state playoff match on Monday, beating Bethlehem Christian Academy, 3-2 (27-25, 25-27, 25-15, 18-25, 15-12).

October 26, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tide fall again, but show progress

Friday was homecoming for Long County High School, and a large crowd came out to see if the Blue Tide could hold their own against the state-ranked Appling County Pirates.

October 26, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Last minute heartbreak

For a few seconds on Friday night at Donell Woods Stadium, it looked as if Liberty County High School was going to pull out a last-minute win over Wayne County in a Region 2A-AAAA showdown that both teams had to win.

October 24, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Rego to represent BI in Dugout Club game

Bradwell Institute softball player Barbara Rego was chosen to participate in the Georgia Dugout Club All State Games in Columbus Nov. 11-12, at the South Commons Olympic Softball Complex. Rego was chosen along with other nominated players based on submitted nomination forms from coaches, statistics and a selection committee comprised of area coaches.

October 24, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tigers, Tide lose region games

Long County High School fell 38-8 to Appling County on the gridiron Friday night in Ludowici.

October 24, 2011 | Staff report | Local sports


Touchdown winning play called back

Late in the fourth quarter senior Panther running back Shadrach Thornton picked up a one-hopper from a punt and dashed for 70 yards on what appeared to be the game winning touchdown against Wayne County High at Donell Woods tonight.

October 21, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Still in the playoff hunt

The rivalry started out as preseason scrimmages over the past few years, but the battle between Liberty County and Wayne County turned into a Region 2-AAAA fight last season.

October 21, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tigers hope to bounce back against Cadets

Bradwell Institute will play under the big lights tonight at Grayson Stadium in Savannah against an old rival and coach Jim Walsh's alma mater, Benedictine.

October 21, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Student-athletes need our support

It's been a rough season for the local football teams, and while it's easy for the fans to point fingers and place blame, they need to remember the kids that play the game still need our support.

October 21, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Tide face top team in Region 2-AA tonight

Some football programs attempt to schedule easier opponents for their annual homecoming games. That can't be said for Long County this year as the Blue Tide take on highly ranked Appling County tonight.

October 21, 2011 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Highlanders fall in OT

When First Presbyterian Christian Academy hosted the first round of the Georgia Independent Schools Association state soccer tournament Saturday at the St. James Sports Center, there was plenty of drama as FPCA sent the game into overtime.

October 19, 2011 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Former Panther gets first TD of the season

Former Liberty County Panthers running back Roderick Jones scored his first touchdown of this season, helping the Shorter University Hawks to a 30-13 win over Belhaven on Saturday.

October 19, 2011 | Staff report | 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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