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2011 in review: All-Stars, region champs
As 2011 winds down, the Courier is taking a look back at some of the more memorable sports moments and achievements of the year.
Wins pile up as the year ends
Several local boys' basketball teams have been heating up the scoreboards as 2011 draws to a close. Faith Baptist Christian Academy has won four of its last five games, Liberty County High School remains undefeated and Bradwell Institute and First Presbyterian Christian Academy notched wins in tournament play.
2011 in review: Guyton gives back
As 2011 winds down, the Courier is taking a look back at some of the more memorable sports moments and achievements of the year.
Miami’s Brown getting hot
Former Liberty County High School basketball player Rion Brown seems to be returning to form. According to Sun Sentinel reporter Steve Gorten, Brown, a 6-foot-6 sophomore guard, was in a shooting slump for the past three weeks but put those troubles behind him with added time in the gym and a standout performance against Florida Atlantic University on Dec. 17.
BI Lady Tigers return from Macon
Just before the holiday, Bradwell's Lady Tiger basketball team returned from the 2011 Great Southern Shootout in Macon, where the girls finished 1-2 in games played Dec. 17, Dec. 21 and Dec. 22, respectively. The BI and Liberty boys are in Statesboro, where they both won tournament openers Monday night. The BI boys defeated Mundy Mills High, 85-81, and the Panthers still are undefeated at 9-0 after beating Glenn Hills, 57-55.
Seven Highlanders named to All-Region team
First Presbyterian Christian Academy's boys soccer team recently had seven players named to the Georgia Independent Association All-Region Team.
XC Tigers among area’s best
The Bradwell Institute cross-country team got an early Christmas present when coach Brian Williams announced that eight BI runners were named to the All-Greater Savannah team.
2011 in review: FPCA soccer shines
As 2011 winds down, the Courier is taking a look back at some of the more memorable sports moments and achievements of the year.
Team Hinesville fares well at meet
Guided by new coach Chris Wood, Team Hinesville weight lifters James Fox and Dustin Miller fared well at the 2011 Georgia-Alabama LWC Weightlifting Championships Dec. 17 at the Anderson/Cohen Weightlifting Center in Savannah.
Lady Blue Tide fall to MCA
The Long County High School varsity girls' basketball team dropped its 10th game of the year last week, falling to McIntosh County Academy, 59-33, in Ludowici.
Bucs stop streaking Blue Tide
The Long County High School boys' basketball team lost to McIntosh County Academy, 67-63, on Saturday in a Region 2-AA contest in Ludowici.
Highlanders heat up on Hilton Head
The First Presbyterian Christian Academy boys' basketball team went 2-1 and won the consolation bracket last weekend at the Hilton Head Classic.
Long Co. players honored
Long County High School recently honored its football players at a fall sports banquet. Taking home the Outstanding Defensive Lineman Award was Nick Stock. The Outstanding Defensive Back Award went to Brandon Adkins. Delonte Singleton won the JV Coaches Award, the Coaches Offensive Ironman Award went to Jacob Turner, the Freshman Student-Athlete Award winner was D'Andre Watkins, and Tyler Smith was recognized on the 2-AA All-Region team as an offensive lineman. Fred Nelson won the ...
Santa isn’t a Georgia fan; oh no, he likes Georgia Southern
Apropos of nothing except this being Christmas, I've long suspected Santa doesn't like the Georgia Bulldogs, despite all that red in his getup.
BoE made right decision about coach
There have been times in the past decade or so when I thought the Liberty County Board of Education was out of its collective mind.
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Long County Crusader signs a letter with Trinity
Faith Baptist Christian Academy's Kirk Hill Jr. signed a letter of intent Thursday to play basketball for Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville.
Former Highlander, now at BPC, honored by FPCA
Former Lady Highlander basketball player Aaliyah Wilson got a big surprise when she visited First Presbyterian Christian Academy on Friday morning. The Lady 'Lander basketball standout received a scholarship last year to play basketball at Brewton-Parker College, but her busy schedule didn't give the school administrators an opportunity to honor her with a signing ceremony.
Sport briefs May 12, 2013
Seventh annual Savannah Mile Run set
FPCA girls state champs
Last season they made it to the finals and were defeated but this year the First Presbyterian Christian Academy girls would not be denied the state title.
Tigers, fans get to meet the new boss
Change can be a scary and unsettling at times. But for the Bradwell Institute football team, a new head coach has sparked excitement among the potential players and drawn onlookers to the spring-practice sessions that started last week.
FPCA closes season with win
First-year baseball coach Andy Yanzetich congratulated his senior players after First Presbyterian Christian Academy closed the season Wednesday with a 3-1 win over Coastal Home School at St. James Field.
Tide place at state meet
Two members of the Long County High School boys' track team finished in the top 10 of their events at the Class 2-AA state track and field meet, held May 2-4 in Jefferson.
Special Olympics brings together area athletes
One hundred athletes from the Liberty County, Long County and Fort Stewart school systems competed in the annual Special Olympics last weekend on post.
’Canes in title game
The Hinesville Hurricanes will play the Georgia Pirates at 7 p.m. Saturday in Augusta for the United Spring League Football Association championship.
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