One Tuesday night, both the JV and Varsity men’s basketball teams of Toombs County were victorious over the Dublin Fighting Irish. The JV team set the tone with an exhilarating 56-46 overtime victory. Despite trailing by 12 points in the second half, they staged a remarkable comeback, culminating in Deon Moore’s game-tying three-pointer with just 2.4 seconds remaining, propelling the game into overtime. In the extra period, the JV Dogs dominated Dublin, outscoring them by 10.
Zaylen Davis led the JV team’s scoring effort with 18 points, while Don Mincey and Amari Eason each contributed 5 points, playing pivotal roles in the team’s success.
The Varsity Dogs continued their winning ways with another display of strong defensive play. They began the game with an overwhelming 15-0 lead in the first quarter, extending it to 17-0 early in the second, and never looked back. This impressive start set the stage for a comfortable 58-36 victory, advancing their season record to 6-1.
Dominic Eason was the top scorer for the Varsity Dogs with 18 points. Jesus Quintero followed with 12 points, while Mike Polke and Marion James each added 8 points. Juju Cutler contributed 6 points and led the rebounding with 11 boards. Eason also had a notable 10 rebounds, with James grabbing 8, Parker Stanley 6, and Gavin Fletcher 5. Quintero led the team with 3 assists, and both he and Eason each had 3 steals. Eason also impressed with 2 blocks.
The teams are set to return to their home court on Saturday against Jeff Davis. The JV game is scheduled for 12:00 noon, followed by the Varsity Women at 1:30 PM, and the Varsity Men’s game around 3:00 PM. Fans are eagerly anticipated to support the teams in their upcoming matches. GO DOGS! (Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)
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An in-region dual hosted by Windsor Forest garnered some significant varsity action for the MatDawgs on Tuesday, November 28th. The night began with a dual against AAAA opponent New Hampstead High School. The MatDawgs showed no mercy with a 62 to 18 win.
The MatDawgs set their eyes on region foe Windsor Forest for the final dual of the night. The MatDawgs dropped a few individual matches along the way, but cruised to a win over the Knights, 45 to 18.
“We brought several of our younger guys to get them experience at the varsity level tonight. It was well needed. Many of these wrestlers will be the next super stars for our team and it is also important for them to understand that they contributed to our success this season too. Every wrestler on my team has a place and can contribute to getting us to the next level of competitiveness we are striving to reach.” Coach Allen said of the overall team’s performance. (Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)
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MARIETTA, Ga. – Brewton-Parker College Men’s Wrestling faced No. 2-ranked Life (Ga.) on Wednesday night in Marietta, Ga.
The (RV) Barons (1-1, 1-1 AAC) continued conference action, dropping the match against the Running Eagles (4-0, 3-0 AAC) 45-9.
BPC started the dual off strong, as Patrick Jones gathered four team points for the Barons with a 13-1 major decision in the opening bout. At 133, Keyshaun Taylor was dropped in a 15-0 tech fall by Ethan Sellers to give the Running Eagles a 5-4 lead. Conner Wright followed Taylor at 141, falling in a 16-0 tech fall to Bret Minor.
For the 149-pound weight class, Gavin Daniels dropped his match to Cole Homet by a pin in 2:04. Robert Keyhea also took a loss by fall (0:35) to Alexander Couto.
With the Barons being down 22-4 halfway through the dual, Sean Houston found success against Peyton Brooks at 165. Houston won the match with a 17-2 tech fall to cut the Running Eagles’ lead to 22-10.
Jesus Grijalva fell in 1:13 to Tre Morrisette at 174, followed by Charlie Henkel taking a 17-2 tech fall to No. 10-ranked Myles Starke. At 184, Jomar Sanchez had to take an unfortunate medical forfeit in his match against Michael Gibson. For the 285-pound weight class, Tevin Person was downed in a 0:21 fall from Cohle Feliciano to end the dual 45-9 in favor of the Running Eagles.
What’s Next
BPC Men’s Wrestling will compete again at the Midway Duals this Saturday in Midway, Ky.(Courtesy of BPC)
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The Toombs County men’s basketball team embarked on a lengthy journey, traveling 3 hours and 15 minutes west to Edison, Georgia, to face the 7th ranked team in 3A, Dougherty County. The support from those who made the trip was immensely appreciated and certainly paid off, as Toombs County clinched a hard-fought 53-45 victory over Dougherty, improving their record to an impressive 5-1.
Dominic Eason, consistently a formidable presence on the court, delivered another standout performance on Saturday. He racked up 19 points, alongside 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and a block shot. The fourth quarter was pivotal for Toombs, with two crucial shots making the difference. Parker Stanley hit a critical 12-foot jumper with about 2 minutes remaining to maintain Toombs’ lead. Shortly after, Juju Cutler sank a significant 3-pointer with just 50.9 seconds left, extending the lead to 6 points. Cutler finished with a well-rounded 7 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists. Stanley contributed 11 points, 6 of which came in the crucial fourth quarter, along with 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Jesus Quintero added an essential 13 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, while Mike Polke had a balanced contribution of 3 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and a block. Marion James also played a key role with 5 rebounds.
Looking ahead, Toombs County has two home games this week. Fans are encouraged to come and support the teams. The schedule includes the JV men’s team playing at 4:15 PM on Tuesday, followed by the girls’ team at 6:00 PM and the varsity men’s team at 7:30 PM against Dublin. Then, on Saturday, the JV team will play at 12:00 noon, the girls’ team at 1:30 PM, and the varsity men’s team at 3:00 PM against Jeff Davis.
(Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)
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