VALDOSTA —
The Valdosta State baseball season begins today. The Blazers host Lindenwood at 2:30 p.m. Nothing beats quality baseball played in warm weather with a great venue like Billy Grant Field.
For some, watching Division II baseball may seem like a drag. In actuality, the amount of baseball talent that fills the diamond at VSU is some of the best in the nation. With South Georgia being known as a football-oriented town, baseball at VSU might make residents think differently. After all, the Blazers have had three players selected in the past four Major League Baseball drafts, and a fourth player, former Lowndes standout Christian Glisson, could be drafted this June.
Just because the national media doesn’t reach into the D-II ranks, that doesn’t mean the competition isn’t fierce. That is far from the case. The players want to win and prove they can play at a high-level even more than players who might play at Division I schools.
While games at some locations may not be family-friendly, the complete opposite is true for games at VSU. Bravo to the athletic department at the university for making the atmosphere at Billy Grant safe for everyone and one that all families can enjoy. With a picnic area down the left-field fence, to bleacher seating behind home plate, there is always a place at Billy Grant to watch the game.
With great music filling the air between the innings, to go along with one of the best public-address announcers in the business, and promotions that will surely thrill and entertain the entire family, attending games at Valdosta State is a must for the entire family.
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Take me out to the ball park
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
This weekend, Valdosta State University Blazers Softball became the latest team to add to Valdosta’s TitleTown legacy.
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School’s out so watch out!
Summer is a time of rest, vacations and trips. It is a time when school is out, when people take time off from work, when people may stay out a little later. It is a time of swimming, trying new things, and seeking adventure.
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Qualifiers are next leaders
While the national media focuses attention on the presidential election, it should be remembered that we will also choose our local leaders this year.
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Thumbs up
THUMBS UP: To the 2011-12 arts season. Theatre Guild Valdosta’s rollicking comedy, “Caught in the Net,” officially brings to a close a magnificent schedule of shows ranging from theatre to opera to concerts to art exhibits and more from a variety of area venues. Theatre Guild will also open the 2012-13 season this summer with the musical “Into the Woods.” Until then, arts lovers can soon enjoy a new series of exhibits from the year-round Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and three musicals starting in two weeks from Peach State Summer Theatre.
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Events that get things done
Finding something that repeatedly attracts the public is difficult enough, but finding an event that accomplishes that feat while also promoting your organization and helping others … well, in many places, that’s a rarity.
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Furloughs: They beat the alternative
As summer break nears, many area education boards have spent the final school days preparing faculty and staff for furloughs for the 2012-13 calendar.
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Getting a jump on hurricane season
Come June 1, the 2012 hurricane season begins and lasts through Nov. 30.
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A few thoughts for new graduates
Graduation ceremonies reflect how life marches on. For the students receiving their diplomas and degrees, graduation is a culmination of the majority of their lives’ work.
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Video helps veterans
During Thursday night’s Military Officers Association of America meeting, the local chapter shared a video presentation regarding the Community Blueprint program, which is also known as Valdosta Veterans First.
For those unfamiliar with Community Blueprint, Valdosta is one of three cities across the nation selected as a pilot city for the program. -
Happy Mother's Day!
Mother. Mama. Mommy. Ma. Mom. She fed us when we were too small to feed ourselves. She nurtured us, clothed us, cleaned us, protected us.
She helped us form our first words. - More What We Think Headlines
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
