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Twice really is nice for the Lady ’Landers

It was par for the course for the First Presbyterian Christian Academy girls' soccer team last week as it wrapped up its second Georgia Independent School Association Region 2-AA title with a 6-1 win over Frederica Academy.

April 19, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Guilfo signs with Central Ga. Technical

Chris Guilfo has parlayed a successful high-school basketball career into an opportunity to play at the next level.

April 19, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Blue Tide drop fourth straight on diamond

Despite having a large group of young baseball players cheering it on from the home stands during Recreation Department Night, Long County High School couldn't end a losing streak Tuesday against Bacon County.

April 19, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Tigers claim win over Gators

In game that lasted slightly longer than an hour, Bradwell defeated Region 3-AAAAA opponent Ware County, 3-0, on Tuesday.

April 19, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


FPCA wins 2 of 3

First Presbyterian Christian Academy's baseball team went 2-1 in three recent games. The Highlanders earned an 8-1 win Saturday at Coastal Home School in Pembroke. DeShaun Collins was 1 for 3 with a home run for FPCA, while Phillip Swindell was 1 for 2 with a double and two walks, and Morgan Crean was 2 for 3 with two RBIs. Highlander pitcher Dalton Smiley got the win. FPCA coach Andy Yanzetich said it was a ...

April 19, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


’Canes drop close game

The Hinesville Hurricanes made a key fumble late in Saturday's game to fall, 14-12, to the Georgia Knights at Long Bell Stadium .

April 19, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Game Day April 19, 2013

Game day Today College baseball: • Auburn at Mississippi State, 7:30 p.m. (CSS) Golf: • PGA The Heritage, second-round action, 3 p.m. (GOLF) MLB: • Braves at Pirates, 7 p.m. (FSN) NHL: • Predators at Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. (SPSO) Saturday College baseball: • Rice at Houston, 1:30 p.m. (SPSO) • Kentucky at South Carolina, 3 p.m. (FSN) • Western Kentucky at South Alabama, 7 p.m. (CSS) • LSU at Alabama, 8 p.m. (FSN) Golf: • ...

April 19, 2013 | Staff report | Local sports


GSU still doesn't belong on higher level

As a story in Monday's paper notes, Georgia Southern will add women's rifle-shooting to its list of women's sports in order to be Title IX compliant when it moves up to the Football Bowl Subdivision.

April 17, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Columnist | Local sports


Lovelady signs with EGSC

First Presbyterian Christian Academy's Richard Lovelady will be slinging baseballs for East Georgia State College after signing a national letter of intent Monday morning at the school.

April 17, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


Blue Tide drop close ballgame

Long County High School's hometown got a great game Friday in Ludowici. However, what they didn't get was a Blue Tide win as Vidalia won a roller-coaster Region 2-AA battle with Long County, 10-8, in eight innings. "It was a great game and a fun game to be a part of," Long County head coach Brian Thomas said. "I have so much respect for Vidalia and coach (Greg) James. Both teams played their hearts out; ...

April 17, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


MLK Jr. golf tourney issues $90K to date

The weather was perfect for 18 holes of golf Saturday at Cherokee Rose Country Club, as 21 teams lined up for the ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Association Golf Tournament, which raises scholarship funds for local high-school seniors.

April 17, 2013 | Patty Leon | Local sports


First LCHS soccer seniors honored

The Long County High School soccer program last week added another first April 9 by hosting its first Senior Night.

April 17, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Athletic trainers are everywhere; athlete physicals set

This year's theme for Athletic Training Month in March was "Every Body Needs an Athletic Trainer." As a trainer, I appreciated the theme.

April 17, 2013 | John Murat Special to the Courier | Local sports


Game Day April 17, 2013

Game day Today MLB: • Royals at Braves, 7 p.m. (FSN) • Phillies at Reds, 7 p.m. (ESPN2) • Rangers at Cubs, 8 p.m. (WGN) NBA: • Hawks at Knicks, 8 p.m. (SPSO) • Jazz at Grizzlies, 8 p.m. (ESPN) NHL: • Sabres at Bruins, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSP) Thursday MLB: • Braves at Pirates, 7 p.m. (SPSO) • Rangers at Cubs, 2:15 p.m. (WGN) NHL: • Devils at Flyers, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSP) Friday College baseball: ...

April 17, 2013 | Staff report | Local sports


Sports briefs April 17, 2013

Smiley golf tourney set The fifth annual John E. Smiley Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at the Cherokee Rose Country Club in Hinesville. Entry costs $50 per person. The format is a four-person scramble. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. This year's tournament will benefit Micah Smiley, 6, who has been diagnosed with lymphoblastic T-cell lymphoma. For more information, call Terri Floyd at 876-5503, Tracey ...

April 17, 2013 | 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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