Sports
Big fifth inning from Red Devils dooms Wildcats in Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, GA – After splitting a double header at Lee County on Saturday, the Schley County Wildcats softball team (3-5) traveled to Hawkinsville, GA on ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Ken Gustafson.
Southland Academy Head Football Coach Rod Murray addresses Americus Kiwanis Club
AMERICUS – On Friday afternoon, August 28, the Americus Kiwanis Club (AKC) was treated to a speech from Rod Murray, the head football coach at ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Ken Gustafson.
Rough early start proves costly for Southland Academy
AMERICUS – The Southland Academy Raider Softball Team (SA) wanted to bounce back with a win against Valwood (VS) after a heartbreaking 6-5 loss at ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Ken Gustafson.
Rough outing in season opener for Americus-Sumter Softball Team
AMERICUS – The Americus-Sumter Panthers Softball Team (ASHS) came into their season opener against Upson Lee (UL) hoping to get the 2020 season off on ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Ken Gustafson.
Flakes pitches no hitter in Furlow Charter’s season-opening win
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Furlow Charter Middle School (FCMS) pitcher Abigail Flakes pitched a no hitter to help lead the FCMS softball ... Read more
1 month ago by Ken Gustafson.
Schley County boys and girls cross country teams begin 2020 seasons at Patriot Pride Invitational
ROCHELLE, GA – With all of the upheaval that the Coronavirus pandemic has caused, there was concern as to whether or not high school fall ... Read more
1 month ago by Ken Gustafson.
A fun event with a Hurricane twist
By Keith Michlig AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University Department of Athletics presents the 11th annual President’s Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, October ... Read more
1 month ago by Ken Gustafson.
GSW Soccer to be moved to spring, while golf, cross country and tennis will start October 1
By Keith Michlig AUGUSTA, GA – The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Board of Directors announced several decisions on Friday, August 21 and these ... Read more
1 month ago by Ken Gustafson.
Hornets hand Wildcats their second straight loss in Perry
From Staff Reports PERRY, GA – The town of Perry, GA has not been kind to the Schley County Wildcat softball team (SC) ... Read more
1 month ago by Ken Gustafson.
Rogers’ sacrifice fly proves to be the game winner for Raiders
AMERICUS – After their 15-5 trouncing of archrival Deerfield-Windsor in Albany on Thursday, August 13, the Southland Academy (SA) Raider softball team (3-2) wanted to ... Read more
1 month ago by Ken Gustafson.
As postponements and cancellations of fall sports continue around Georgia, could Sumter and Schley County be next?
AMERICUS – As of this moment, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) plans to begin high school football on Friday, September 4. If this ... Read more
1 month ago by Ken Gustafson.
Raiders heat up the bats in the fourth inning to defeat Deerfield-Windsor
ALBANY – After traveling up to Columbus for a game against Brookstone on Wednesday, only to have it rained out, the Southland Academy Raider softball ... Read more
1 month ago by Ken Gustafson.
Southland’s Tyler Kennedy signs with USC Beaufort
AMERICUS – Southland Academy senior catcher/outfielder Tyler Kennedy signed a Letter of Intent to continue his education and play baseball at the University of South ... Read more
1 month ago by Ken Gustafson.
Lady Raiders go 1-2 at Trinity tournament
From Staff Reports DUBLIN, GA – The Southland Academy Lady Raider softball team (SA) began the 2020 season by traveling to Dublin, GA on ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Bloodsworth’s three-run home run a crucial play in Wildcats’ season-opening loss at Crisp County
CORDELE – The Schley County High School softball team (SC) put on a solid performance in their season opener at Crisp County (CC) on Thursday, ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Schley County’s Ross named to Pre-Season All-State Team while Long brothers garner Honorable Mention
From Staff Reports ELLAVILLE – Schley County senior running back/strong safety Zamon Ross has been named to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
GSW Hail Storm to be rescheduled for May 2021
By Keith Michlig AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University athletic department’s annual Hail Storm event was suppose to take place in May of ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
GSW Hurricanes earn 2019-20 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
By Keith Michlig AMERICUS – The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) is proud to recognize the Georgia Southwestern State baseball team, who has been ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Five GSW student-athletes earn ITA All-Academic Team honors
By Keith Michlig AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University women’s tennis team earned Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team distinction for the third ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Top Flight no longer undefeated, but Legends no longer defeated
AMERICUS – On the evening of Saturday, July 25, something had to give. Top Flight (TF) came into the close of Week 2 of the ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Birkeland and Norrman Named GCAA Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars
By Keith Michlig AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University men’s golfers Elias Birkeland and Vincent Norrmanhave been named Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars for the ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Top Flight remains undefeated while Legends still seek first win
AMERICUS – On Thursday, July 23, the Top Flight Basketball Team (TF) showed why they are still undefeated at 5-0 as they defeated the Legends ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Peach Belt Conference will delay the start of fall intercollegiate sports until October
From Staff Reports AUGUSTA, GA– The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) announced on Wednesday afternoon that all fall competition will be delayed until Oct 1. This ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Former SGTC Lady Jets Assistant Coach Tomekia Reed offered four-year extension by Jackson State
From Staff Reports JACKSON, MISS – Former South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jets assistant women’s basketball coach and Georgia Southwestern State University standout ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
GHSA decides to push the start of high school football back to Labor Day Weekend
From Staff Reports THOMASTON, GA – The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has made the decision to delay the start of the 2020 high ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Top Flight engineers come-from-behind win at SCPRD adult summer basketball league
AMERICUS – Down by as many as 17 points in the second half, the Top Flight team was able to overcome its deficit and engineered ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Legends lose two straight in SCPRD Adult Summer League Play
AMERICUS – The beginning of the new Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department’s adult summer recreation basketball league is going well, but one of the ... Read more
2 months ago by Ken Gustafson.
Former SGTC Lady Jet Ricka Jackson highlighted by Texas Tech
From Staff Reports LUBBOCK, TX – Former South Georgia Tech (SGTC) Lady Jets basketball star Ricka “Maka” Jackson is a rising senior at Texas ... Read more