VALDOSTA —
It is a Friday of limited action, as just four of the schools in The Valdosta Daily Times’ coverage area are in action. Lowndes, Valdosta and Berrien are all home, while Brooks County returns to action after having last week off. The Trojans are at Mitchell County.
Hardaway Hawks (2-1) at Lowndes Vikings (3-0)
Hardaway and Lowndes meet for the first time since 1989 Friday night, when the surprising 2-1 Hawks visit Martin Stadium. After finishing 1-9 last season, Hardaway raced out to a 2-0 start, with wins over Jordan (0-3) and Columbus (0-2). Hardaway lost to Shaw 27-6 last week. Lowndes is looking for its first 4-0 start since 2009, when the Vikings started the year 5-0 before losing to Northside (Warner Robins). Friday’s game will be Homecoming for Lowndes.
Newton Rams (0-2) at Valdosta Wildcats (2-1)
After its 31-0 loss to Lowndes, Newton was off last week. After two shut out losses to start the year, the Rams are looking for their first points of the year against Valdosta, which bounced back from its loss to Brooks County with a 45-0 win over Crisp County. Friday’s meeting will be the first between the two schools. Valdosta opens region play Sept. 28 against Camden County. Friday’s game will serve as Homecoming for Valdosta High.
Brooks County Trojans (3-0) at Mitchell County Eagles (1-2)
After upsetting Valdosta, 28-24, two weeks ago, the Trojans were idle last week. Friday night, the Trojans return to action with a visit to Mitchell County. The Eagles are 1-2 this season after a loss to Clinch County and Albany. Mitchell County’s win this season came in 13-0 fashion against Pelham. Friday’s meeting will be the first between the two schools since 2009, when the Trojans earned a 42-0 win. Brooks County owns a three-game winning streak against Mitchell County.
Turner County Rebels (2-1) at Berrien Rebels (2-1)
Winners of their last two games, the Berrien Rebels look for their first three-game winning streak since 2009 when they host the Turner County Rebels Friday night at Raymond Jones Stadium. After allowing 36 points in their season opening loss to Calhoun County, the Rebels have allowed just 12 combined points the previous two weeks. Turner County enters Friday’s game with a 2-1 record after wins against Crisp County and Calhoun County and a two-point loss to Seminole County.
Idle: Valwood, Cook, Lanier County, Clinch County
Local Sports
Friday night previews
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All-Region teams announced
Lowndes was one win away from a trip to the Class AAAAAA state semifinals, and the success by the Vikings this season showed when the All-Region 1 baseball teams were announced Monday.
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Lowndes tennis dominates
Lowndes’ tennis team dominated the All-Region 1 teams, with coach Heath Phelps garnering Coach of the Year honors on both the girls’ and boys’ side.
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Banks Lake Youth Fishing Derby a success
The 13th annual Banks Lake Youth Fishing Derby held May 11 drew 150 children from ages 3 to 15 who competed for trophies while learning how to fish.
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Valdosta's Alakulppi ties for 2nd at state
Valdosta freshman golfer Luukas Alakulppi fired a 71 to finish in a tie for second at the Class AAAAAAA state golf tournament in Tifton.
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Brooks County's Parrish in Rivals Top 100
Brooks County rising senior Malkolm Parrish is ranked the 73rd best high school football prospect in the nation, according to the release of the Rivals.com Top 100.
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Summer camp information
VSU baseball camp coming soon
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Prince Automotive donates new baseball equipment
Prince Automotive of Valdosta is supporting the Valdosta community through its partnership with the Valdosta/Lowndes County Recreation Department. The dealership has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment, instructional clinics, and a monetary donation.
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Needmore holds final races before big Memorial Day weekend
Saturday night racing at Needmore Speedway saw some new faces in victory lane.
That wasn’t the case in the Late Model division, as Valdosta's Gene Ross drove to victory once again, but not without some close competition from Steven Roberts who came in second.
In the Limited Late Model class, it was another win for Cole Exum, with Gene Maine finishing second in the NAPA Auto Parts special. -
VSU softball wins South Region, headed to nationals
For the third time in four years, and second in a row, Valdosta State’s softball team will play in the national championship tournament.
The Blazers won their third South Region championship Saturday, beating Alabama-Huntsville 8-3 in game three of the best-of-three series at Steel’s Diamond at Blazer Park. -
VSU baseball season comes to an end
Delta State scored seven unanswered runs to defeat Valdosta State 7-2 in an elimination game of the NCAA South Region Tournament at the UT Baseball Field Saturday afternoon.
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