Sportsbreak

The Vidalia Indians finally got to play Game 1 of their region series with the Pierce County Bears on Wednesday night March 28 after two consecutive rain outs. The Bears took the game by a 5-2 score leaving the Indians with a 11-8-1 record and 5-2 region record. The Indians garnered only three hits and Bears had only four. However, the Bears got three of their hits in the same inning along with a couple of walks to make the difference. The two teams meet again Thursday night in Vidalia for Game 2 with Game 3 rescheduled for April 20 in Pierce County.

Walker Moncus got the start on the mound pitching six innings and taking the loss. He gave up five runs on four hits, three walks and getting one strike out. Offense was lacking for the Indians as they only got three hits on the night. Carson Ricks, Kaleb Bennett and Morgan Moye picked up one hit each. Ricks picked up an RBI single and Moye had an RBI double.

Neither team scored until the 2^nd inning. In the top half Veer Patel led off the inning reaching on an error and then was moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Moye. After the second out was made Ricks got a two out single to plate Patel. When Cason Banks got hit by a pitch the bases were loaded with two outs. A hard line drive to the left fielder ended the at bat with the Indians up 1-0. In the bottom half the Bears got a lead off double with the runner moving to third on a fielders choice and scoring on a ground ball out to make it 1-1 after two complete.

In the bottom of the 3^rd inning the Bears bunched three hits with two walks to score four more runs and take a 5-1 lead after three complete innings.

The Indians got a lead off single from Bennett in the top of the 6^th inning. He then stole second and moved to third on a wild pitch with no outs. The next two batters struck out but Moye hit a double over the left fielders head to get Bennett in and make it a 5-2 game. The Bears failed to score in the bottom half but got the Indians 1-2-3 in the top of the 7^th inning to end the game with the 5-2 victory.

Details: Written by Bob Roberts; Category: Sportsbreak; Published: 30 March 2023; Hits: 47

In a field of 27 teams and what Head Coach Mandy Godbee described as “the best competition we have faced and the largest meet in which have competed,” the Vidalia Boys Track team placed 3rd in this weekend’s Harmon Invitational in Valdosta. The Lady Indians tied for 10th place.

The Indians’ 76.50 point total was only 25 points behind 6A Veterans High School and was 7 points better than AAA perennial power Carver-Columbus. Tyran Jacobs led the way for the Indians, winning the 100m, competing against 53 tough opponents in a strong headwind. “He was not in the mix to win this race,” said Godbee, “but he was focused and diligent in fine tuning all elements of his races and he came up huge.”

The 4×400 relay team consisting of Jamarion Smith, Alton Boles, Adrian Newkirk, and Brandon Beasley also took first with a personal record. Several others, including Nahvie Berry, who finished 3rd in the 110h, also recorded personal bests.

On the girl’s side, Shayla Bennett continued to show why she is one of the top throwers for the Lady Indians, taking 2nd place in the shot put, with MaNiyah Phillips placing 5th in the discus. “I am so proud of these girls,” said Godbee. “Both ladies continue to earn personal best performances every time they compete as they continue to climb the state rankings.”

The Boys’ and Girls’ teams will travel to Lincoln County on Wednesday to compete in the Lincoln County Invitational.

Boys Top Results

Long Jump – Brandon Beasley-3^rd, Jamari Jermon-6th

Triple Jump – Brandon Beasley-2nd

Discus – Aidyn Marin-5th

Shot Put – Jarqeuz Mitchell-5th PR

100m – Tyran Jacobs-1st

3200 – Seth MacGregor-4th PR

4×800 Relay, Seth MacGregor, Cash Driggers, Hunter Loosberg, Andrew Hodges-6th

110h – Nahvie Berry-3rd PR

4×200 Relay – Antonio Barron, Brandon Beasley, AJ McClendon, Tyran Jacobs-4th

4×100 Relay – Antonio Barron, Alton Boles, AJ McClendon, Tyran Jacobs 5th

300H – Sirmarion Oglesby-8th

800 – Andrew Hodges-6th

200 – Tyran Jacobs-4th

4×400 – Jamarion Smith, Alton Boles, Adrian Newkirk, Brandon Beasley-1st PR

Girls Top Results

Discus-MaNiyah Phillips-5th PR

Shot Put- Shayla Bennett-2^nd, Emma Humphrey-6^th, Deidra Boston-8th

(Courtesy of Vidalia Athletics)

Details: Written by Bob Roberts; Category: Sportsbreak; Published: 28 March 2023; Hits: 428

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On Friday afternoon, the Toombs County Bulldog Baseball team fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 9-0 loss to Appling County. This loss put the Bulldogs region record at 4-2.

In the game, the Pirates would take the lead early on an error in the second inning and never look back. The Bulldogs would collect seven hits on the night but could never scratch a run. Wil Watts and Trayvone Harris both managed multiple hits for Dawgs. Harris and Watts each collected two hits to lead the team.

Harris took the loss for Toombs County. The righty surrendered four runs on two hits over three innings, striking out four.

(Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)

Details: Written by Bob Roberts; Category: Sportsbreak; Published: 27 March 2023; Hits: 316

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On Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Toombs County High School track and field competed in its second meet at Jeff Davis High School. There were six teams that competed including the Bulldogs. Teams included Jeff Davis (host), as well as Bacon County, Brantley County, Dublin, and Telfair County

Overall, our track and field athletes performed well. Our girls saw wins and top three performances in several events including:

Girls Long Jump – Corneisha Bullard, 3rd
Girls Discus – Shaylin Stringer, 2nd
Girls Shot Put – Shaylin Stringer, 3rd
Girls 4×200 Meter Relay – Toombs County, 2nd
Girls 1600 Meter – Bryleigh Woods, 2nd

In the boys events, the Bulldogs saw wins and top three performances in following:

Boys 300 Meter Hurdles – Erick Stevens, 2nd
Boys 4×800 Meter Relay – Toombs County (Moses Young | Jarvis Monereau | Ethan Harrison | Ethan Story), 2nd
Boys Long Jump – Akeem Holland, 1st
Boys High Jump – Gavin Fletcher, 2nd
Boys Discus – Brock Nobles, 3rd
Boys 110 Meter Hurdles – Erick Stevens, 2nd
Boys 100 Meter Dash – LaGonza Hayward, 3rd
Boys 4×200 Meter Relay – Toombs County, 2nd
Boys 1600 Meter Run – Moses Young, 3rd
Boys 4×100 Meter Relay – Toombs County A, 1st
Boys 200 Meter Dash – LaGonza Hayward, 1st | Akeem Holland, 3rd

You can view the complete results by clicking the link: https://ga.milesplit.com/meets/513004-jeff-davis-home-meet-2-2023/results/886370?type=raw#.ZB8KWOzMK3K

Next week, Toombs County track and field will be back in action next week at Jeff Davis High School again.

(Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)

Details: Written by Bob Roberts; Category: Sportsbreak; Published: 27 March 2023; Hits: 356

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The Vidalia Indians swept the Tattnall County Warriors winning Game 3 of the region series by a 12-1 score in five innings. The run rule win pushed the Indians season record to 11-7-1 and their region record to a 5-1 mark. The Indians continue region play next week with a three game series against Pierce County. They will travel to Blackshear on Monday and Thursday while playing in Vidalia on Tuesday.

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Veer Patel started on the mound for the Indians and pitched all five innings for the win. He allowed one run on four hits, walked none, hit three batters and struck out two. The Indians offense was led by Lawson Lowe who was 2-2 with a double and home run, two runs scored and three RBI's; Walker Moncus was 2-3 with two doubles, two runs scored and two RBI's; Kaleb Bennett was 2-3 with a double, two runs scored and one RBI.

In the 1^st inning the Warriors got a hit but couldn't score. In the bottom half Moncus got a two out double and Bennett plated him with another double. Andrew Norfleet followed with a walk and Patel was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Bennett scored on a wild pitch but a fly ball out ended the first inning with the Indians on top by a 2-0 score.

In the top of the 2^nd inning the Warriors used two hit batters, a single and error to make it a 2-1 score. In the bottom half Lowe led off with a double and Tucker McDonald followed with a double to drive him home. Banks followed with a single to score McDonald and extend the Indians lead to 4-1 after two complete.

The Warriors got a lead off single in the top of the 3^rd inning but couldn't score. The Indians tacked on run number five without a hit as Norfleet drew a one out walk and came around to score on an error.

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The Warriors did not score in the top of the 4^th inning but the Indians plated seven runs to put the game out of reach. Ricks got a lead off double to start the inning and then Banks was hit by a pitch. Moncus doubled in both runners. Bennett followed with an infield hit and Norfleet drew a walk to load the bases with no outs. Patel hit a fly ball to left that was misplayed by the left fielder allowing two runs to score but he did get a force out on the runner at 2^nd base. With Patel on first Moye reached on an error and then Lowe followed with a bomb to right field putting the Indians on top 12-1 and when they got three quick outs from the Warriors in the top of the 5^th inning the run rule win was secured.

(Pictures By Carroll Williams)