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National Runners Gather in Atlanta for the Spirited 55th Annual Peachtree Road Race
The streets of Atlanta witnessed the convergence of running aficionados from all corners of the country this Fourth of July, all with one objective in mind - to conquer the 55th annual Peachtree Road Race. According to a report by GPB News, among the participants were the dynamic souls of the Atlanta Run Club - varied in age, diverse in experience, yet unified in their chase for the finish line.
Early opponent breakdown, Week 6: Auburn at Georgia
The Athens curse continues to hang over Auburn entering the 2024 season. With Auburn's 2024 campaign close to two months away, Auburn Undercover will spend the next couple weeks breaking down each of the Tigers' regular-season opponents. Next up is Georgia, as Auburn faces yet another daunting trip to Athens this season, looking to snap an eight-game road losing streak against what could be the preseason No. 1 team in the country.
Gone Fishin': Cobb Fishing Rodeo Kicks Off at Hyde Farm Park
EAST COBB — Along the edges of the Hyde Farm Park pond, young anglers cast their fishing rods in a competition to catch the biggest fish Saturday morning. The fishing event at the park, off Lower Roswell Road in east Cobb, was open to kids aged 3 to 16 and was the first of four competitions in the annual Cobb Parks Fishing Rodeo. Organized by Cobb County Parks and Recreation,...
Tennessee predicted to flip 2025 Georgia linebacker commit
2025 linebacker prospect Jadon Perlotte is predicted to flip his commitment to Tennessee, according to Chad Simmons of On3. Perlotte committed to Georgia on Dec. 8, 2022. The four-star linebacker officially visited Tennessee on June 14. He also visited Georgia on June 21. The 6-foot-3, 210 pound linebacker is from Buford High School in Buford, Georgia. Perlotte is ranked as the No. 112 player in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 15 linebacker and No. 15 prospect in Georgia, according to 247Sports. Tennessee has 16 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat. and edge Mariyon Dye. On3's @ChadSimmons_ has logged an expert prediction for Tennessee to flip Georgia 4-star LB commit Jadon Perlotte🍊Intel: https://t.co/lBwUADB9Hy pic.twitter.com/S3yaykF1vS— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 7, 2024
4-star OL Juan Gaston sets commitment date
Four-star offensive tackle recruit Juan Gaston has named his top four schools and has set his commitment date for Aug. 2. The massive 6-foot-7, 335-pound offensive tackle is one of the premier offensive line recruits in the class of 2025. Gaston, a rising senior, plays high school football for Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia. The 6-foot-7, 335-pound offensive tackle is ranked as the No. 158 recruit in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Gaston is ranked as the No. 17 offensive tackle and the No. 23 recruit in Georgia. Juan Gaston has excellent strength and can squat over 500 pounds. The...
UGA’s 2024 SEC Network takeover set for Thursday
For the tenth consecutive year, the Georgia Bulldogs will take over the SEC Network with 24 hours of programming. UGA’s takeover day is set for Thursday, July 11, 2024. Below is the full SEC Network Takeover schedule for the Georgia Bulldogs this season (all times Eastern):. 12am – Softball:...
Football Peach Bowl: History, Highlights, and Future of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Every year, thousands of college football fans flock to Atlanta for one of the most thrilling events on the sports calendar—the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. As one of the prestigious New Year’s Six bowl games, it offers an unforgettable experience for both players and spectators. The Peach Bowl isn’t...
Former Husker named head coach of Atlanta Vibe
A former Nebraska volleyball player has been named the head coach of a professional volleyball team. Kayla Banwarth has been named head coach of the Pro Volleyball Federation‘s Atlanta Vibe. Banwarth played Libero at the University of Nebraska from 2007 to 2010. She was an assistant at Nebraska from 2017 to 2019 before becoming the head coach at Ole Miss. She coached at Ole Miss from 2020 to 2022 and finished with a record 29-38. Banwarth expressed her excitement at becoming a head coach again. “I am so excited for the opportunity to be a part of a first-class organization...
Jackets softball catches an ACC Tournament win
The Jackets softball program (32-23) finished a strong season with a promising appearance in the ACC Tournament. Tech’s batters racked up 68 home runs, tying the fourth most in program history. The program boasted a 7-0 start in ACC matchups and 12-0 homestand, as well as leading the ACC in double plays with 25 and showcasing the defensive backbone of the team. With a 12-12 record in the ACC, the Jackets were invited to the ACC Tournament and were rewarded the sixth seed, their highest since 2013.
Kirk Herbstreit Can't Wait For College Football To Come Back
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit is literally counting down the weeks until college football returns. On Saturday afternoon, Herbstreit reminded his social media followers that college football will return in seven weeks from today. Herbstreit continued his countdown by sharing an old photo ...
AFFORDABLE, ALL-AMERICAN LOCAL BASEBALL FUN!
The Sunbelt Baseball League is Georgia’s premier collegiate summer wooden-bat baseball league. The season runs from early June through early August. The mission of the SBL is to provide a first-class collegiate summer program dedicated to helping young college athletes achieve their dreams of playing at the professional level. Based out of the metro Atlanta area, this wood bat league showcases some of the top talents in the nation while providing exciting family entertainment to the community.
Georgia Tech Takeover Set for Tuesday on ACC Network
Many of Tech’s most memorable games from throughout the 2023-24 academic year will be replayed on ACCN during the Yellow Jackets’ takeover day, highlighted by thrilling football wins over No. 17 North Carolina (5 a.m.), UCF in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl (10 a.m.) and at No. 17 Miami (7 p.m.).
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