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Season over for VSU
The basketball season at Valdosta State is officially over.
The men’s basketball season came to an end in dramatic fashion Sunday evening when the Blazers lost a heartbreaker to Christian Brothers in the Gulf South Conference championship game.
The women’s came to an end later in the night, when the Lady Blazers failed to receive a bid to the NCAA South Region tournament. -
Camden County's Herron hired at Prince Avenue Christian
In a coaching move that will change the high-profile coaching landscape throughout Region 1-AAAAAA, Camden County head coach Jeff Herron resigned from his long-tenured position after 13 seasons, and was announced as the head coach of Prince Avenue Christian in Bogart Wednesday morning.
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On the road to Macon: State basketball playoffs begin tonight, continue this week
Eight local area teams will compete for high school basketball state championships in the coming weeks and more could be added to the field today.
Between the Georgia High School Association’s Class AAAAAA and Class AA state brackets and the Georgia Independent School Association’s Class AA and Class A brackets, The Valdosta Daily Times has eight schools within its coverage area competing in the state playoffs. -
Georgia bound: Lowndes’ Charbeneau signs with UGA cross country, track and field
In the midst of all the college football signings Wednesday, the young, blonde-haired student sat on the bleachers of the Lowndes High Gymnasium, surrounded by her family and friends, waiting for her moment.
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Seven Vikings sign college football scholarships
Seven Lowndes football players committed to play college football during a National Signing Day ceremony at Lowndes High School Wednesday afternoon.
Of the seven, only one, safety and return specialist Tiquan Lang, signed with a Division I program. The other six players all signed with Division II programs, including three to Valdosta State. -
Three Wildcat linemen sign their letters of intent
Last season, one of the Valdosta Wildcats’ biggest strengths was its offensive line.
The offensive line opened holes for a rushing attack that accumulated over 2,000 yards on the ground. It protected a quarterback (Shelby Wilkes) who threw for 1,738 yards and 16 touchdowns. It played a big role for an offense that averaged 29 points per game. -
VSU softball opens title defense with pair of wins over Southern Arkansas
Valdosta State started the 2013 season the same way the Blazers ended 2012. In the 2012 NCAA Division II National Championship game, Courtney Albritton led off with a home run. She did the same Saturday in the season opener against Southern Arkansas. Valdosta State’s heavy bats continued throughout the day for five home runs en route to 6-0 and 7-3 victories over the Muleriders to start the season 2-0.
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Barcol wins fight at Winter Heat
Kelly Barcol, the 44-year-old pastor of the House of Joy, came out victorious in his amateur mixed martial arts fighting debut Saturday night at Bud Light Winter Heat in Mathis City Auditorium.
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Sources: Braves trade for Justin Upton
The Atlanta Braves have made a trade where they would acquire Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton, according to Fox Sports, CBS Sports and MLB.com.
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Falcons' Ryan has sprained shoulder, will miss Pro Bowl
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sprained his left shoulder in the closing minutes of the NFC championship game and won’t be able to play in Sunday’s Pro Bowl.
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