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GAME CHANGER OF THE WEEK: AHMAD GORDON
Perry, Ga (WGXA) - What’s up, sports fans? This week’s Game Changer is none other than Ahmad Gordon, a standout running back from Perry High School. Ahmad, who proudly wears the number 1 jersey, has been making waves on the field and in his community. When asked about...
Warner Robins football sputters in opener at Lee County
LEESBURG, Ga. — The offense sputtered and the defense struggled to contain the run on Friday as Warner Robins lost to Lee County 45-28. The Demons (0-1) have lost four of their last five meetings against the Trojans (1-0), and they showed similar problems they had this time last year in the loss.
Panthers begin title defense by handling Baldwin at FVSU
The Perry Panthers began their title defense tonight at Fort Valley State by taking on the Baldwin Braves and the result was a strong Panthers’ victory 37-6. The Maroon, Gold, White scored a TD on the first drive of the game and the PAT made it 7-0 Perry and they would add another TD and PAT to make the score 14-0 Panthers which would be the score at the end of the first quarter.
Eagles topple Eagle’s landing in season opener, Demons fall to Lee Co
The Northside Eagles hosted the Eagle’s Landing Golden Eagles out of Henry Co earlier tonight and the Blue, White, and Orange pulled away to win 38-18 to open the season at 1-0 while the Golden Eagles start at 0-1. Northside will travel to play at Baldwin next Friday while Eagle’s Landing will play McDonough at home to begin region play.
GAME DAY 2024: Perry football starts title defense in Kevin Smith’s seventh year
There are not many winning coaches in Perry football’s history. Herb St. John, for whom the Panther Pit is named after, led the Panthers to an 83-64-7 record over 15 years in 1954. Bob Morrow’s teams from 1971-1978 posted a 44-36-1 record. From there coaches at Perry didn’t...
Greyhounds defeat Warhawks to open 2024
The Jones Co Greyhounds and Veterans Warhawks opened their 2024 seasons against one another and the Greyhounds came out victorious 41-26. The game started with both teams going back and forth in scoring as they would be tied at 13 with 7:10 remaining in the first half. That is when the wheels starting coming off for Veterans as the Purple, Gold, Black, and White responded with a 94 yd kick-off return TD via Javion Solomon to give the host a 20-13 lead after the made extra point.
'Trying to produce lifetime memories' | Bibb County and Central Georgia athletes set to play at Fort Valley State University in Gridiron Classic
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Football is back, and this year, Bibb County Athletics has a new event to kick off the season. They partnered with Fort Valley State University to host a season opening football showcase, the Gridiron Classic. Bibb County athletic director, Kevin Grooms, said this plan has...
Northside football wins battle of the birds 38-18 to open the season
WARNER ROBINS — Northside rode the energy of their charged defense and powerful running game to come out on top in this battle of the Eagles. James Turner led the offense with two rushing touchdowns, while on the defensive side Markel Johnson and Isaiah Haynes each had a pick-six of their own.
Peach County hungry to bounce back this season
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans are coming off their first losing season since 1986. Head coach Marquis Westbrook, entering his second season, has the Trojans poised to get back to their winning ways. Westbrook has some big shoes to fill to match former head coach Chad Campbell’s 16 winning seasons and Rance Gillespie’s six winning seasons, not to mention their combined three state championships. However, the start of his second season won’t be easy as the Trojans face a tough Northeast team.
Veterans softball defeats Perry 11–4 in county rival rematch
PERRY – The Veterans Lady Warhawks continued their undefeated start in their win Thursday against the Perry Lady Panthers. Led on both sides of the field by Kharisma “Rizzy” White, Veterans paired their hot bats with a steady defense to bring home the win. However, Perry’s late effort made the rivalry game closer than the 11-4 final score indicated.
Previewing all 6 matchups in the 2024 Gridiron Classic
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — It’s a big weekend for Bibb County athletics. The inaugural Gridiron Classic will have its first games played at Wildcat Stadium at Fort Valley State University. Kevin Grooms, the CMAA District Director of Athletics, said that he’s wanted to put this project together since...
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