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High school hoops heating up
The holiday break is over, and prep sports will kick into high gear in the next couple weekends. The Liberty County High School boys' basketball team will start Region 2A-AAAA action on Friday when the Panthers play host to Richmond Hill.
Tide look to play way to state berth
A new year has begun for the Long County High School boys' basketball team, which aims to position itself for the region tournament and make the state playoffs.
If the world doesn’t implode, look for this to happen
Presuming those end-of-the-world folks who claim the world will go up in a puff of smoke or fizzle out like a wet firecracker in 2012 are wrong, I have offered up a few predictions for this year.
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.
Articles by Section - Local sports
Long County All-Stars set for district play
The Long County Recreation Department junior boys All-Star team won the recent Lyons Invitational Tournament in Toombs County.
Liberty County hires new baseball coach
Liberty County High School's baseball team has gone to the football program's past in an attempt to improve its future.
Barracudas struggle in Cummings tourney
Playing in a tough bracket, the Barracudas baseball team finished 1-2-1 at the Georgia State baseball tournament last weekend in Cummings.
HAPfan golf tourney to raise scholarship money
Golfers who want to support a good cause can play in Saturday's Mabel Creel Memorial Golf Tournament at Cherokee Rose Golf Course.
UT’s McRae drawing preseason attention
A sports blogger has declared former Liberty County and current University of Tennessee basketball player Jordan McRae potentially one of the country's best players for next season.
Alumni Association holds annual golf tournament
The Long County High School Alumni Association held its annual golf tournament May 18 at the Cherokee Rose Golf Course in Hinesville.
Martial arts promotes health
Martial arts represent more than just fighting technique, according to a local instructor. It's also a good way to stay in shape.
Testing the condition of a bunker
Q: Alice and Martha are playing No. 5 on their home course. Martha's ball comes to rest short of the green. There is a small, shallow bunker between her ball and the green. Martha wants to putt her ball through the bunker. She believes this is the best shot since the bunker is shallow and the hole is near the bunker. Martha knows that the superintendent recently put new sand in all of the bunkers, so she decides to test the condition of the sand before hitting. Can she do this?
Sport briefs June 5, 2013
Hinesville Gators tryouts planned
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