DASHER —
Georgia Christian’s basketball teams defeated Grace Christian on Friday night at Elrod Gymnasium.
C.J. Lynch scored 27 points, leading Georgia Christian’s boys to a 69-65 win. Jeremiah Beverly added 20 points.
Georgia Christian’s girls won 51-39. Haley Garrett led the Lady Generals with 21 points. Lindsey Levings added 10.
On Tuesday, the Lady Generals defeated Fullington Academy 41-32 in Pinehurst. Devon Bordelon led Georgia Christian with nine points.
The GCS boys fell 54-51 to Fullington. Beverly led Georgia Christian with 17 points. Lynch scored 12 points and Josiah Vaughn added 10.
Georgia Christian travels to Westwood on Monday and Highland Christian on Tuesday.
Valwood beats SGA
DAMASCUS — Valwood’s boys basketball team won its region opener on Thursday night, defeating Southwest Georgia Academy 44-29.
Rashad Mathis led the Valiants (6-3) with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Zack Savino also had a double-double, with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
Valwood’s girls lost 41-38 to SGA. Hollis Waldron led the Lady Valiants with nine points.
Valwood’s middle school girls team beat SGA 38-16. Ashley Manwell scored 15 points for the Lady Valiants, while Evelyn Howell added nine.
Valwood travels to Albany to play Sherwood Christian on Tuesday.
Lowndes goes 1-2 at state duals
MACON — The Lowndes wrestling team went 1-2 at the Class 6A state dual wrestling tournament at the Macon Coliseum.
The Vikings lost their first dual match 62-10 to Archer, the No. 1 team in 6A. Then they moved into the loser’s bracket, where they beat Kennesaw Mountain, 31-27. But they lost their next match, 33-30 to Wheeler, and were eliminated from the tournament.
Lowndes will host Berrien on Tuesday at Charles Cooper Gymnasium. It will be senior night for the Vikings.
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Roundup: Georgia Christian, Valwood win
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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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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.
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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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Blazers take 1-0 series lead
Angela O’Connor launched a pinch-hit two-run home run over the left-field fence, tying the game against Alabama-Huntsville in the bottom of the sixth inning, and sparking the Blazers and their fans along the way.
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