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The Vidalia Indians will be making their first trip to the GHSA AA State Championship on Monday at Ga. Southern’s JI Clements Stadium. The series begins with a doubleheader on Monday at 5:00 PM. Game two will follow approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. The if-necessary game would be played on Tuesday at Noon. Tickets are $15.00 per day and may be purchased by clicking HERE Gates will open at 4:00 PM. Concessions will be Cash and Card.

There is a Clear bag policy for entrance into the game. which includes the following

Gate Policy:

1. Clear Bags only

2. No outside food or drink

3. No strollers or baby seats

4. No umbrellas

Click on the link below for more information

https://gseagles.com/sports/2017/6/19/clear-bag-policy.aspx?id=258

Parking around the stadium is limited. Click HERE for GSU Baseball Parking Map

GOFAN TICKETS ONLY

https://gofan.co/app/school/GA11902 (Courtesy of VHS)

Details: Written by Bob Roberts; Category: Sportsbreak; Published: 20 May 2022; Hits: 261

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(L-R Front): Tyrone Stewart (Father), Key McBride (Mother) MK McBride, Zackie Pendergrass (Brother). Back: Coach Glen Birkheimer, and Head Coach Adam Callaway.

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(L-R Front): Chris Pryor (Father), Tyler Buggs, Octavia Pryor (Mother). Back: Coach Glen Birkheimer and Head Coach Adam Callaway.

RTCA Crusaders MK McBride and Tyler Buggs signed their letters of intent for scholarships to play basketball at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga.

McBride scored over 2,400 points in his career and was the four time Region Player of the Year and made the GISA All-State Team four times. He helped lead the Crusaders to two State Runner-up finishes and holds numerous records at RTCA. "I am feeling good to be able to sign and to have this opportunity to keep playing the sport that I love. I want to thank God, my family and the coaching staff. Emmanuel College is a small Christian school just like Robert Toombs. I am happy that my teammate Tyler Buggs is coming as well. We have known each other since we were kids."

"He has worked very hard since he was five years old and has been an important part of our program. He has scored over 2,400 points in his career, which is unheard of. It is great that both MK and Tyler get to continue to play together at the next level.I am super proud of them both." RTCA Head Coach Adam Callaway stated.

"We are so proud of MK and he has worked very hard both on and off the court. He is a fantastic kid and I am proud to be his mother. The coach at Emmanuel was honest with him and MK really liked him. It felt like the best place for him." Key McBride said.

Tyler Buggs made a big impact on the team at RTCA when he came to the school two years ago.He was part of the teams success that helped the Crusaders finish the last two seasons as State Runner-Up.

"I have wanted to play college basketball since I was a freshman and to sign today is special. It is also going to be crazy that I get to continue to play with MK in college.We were on the same fifth grade AAU team and have known him for a long time.I want to thank God and of course my parents who have been my number one supporter, my coaches and all of my family." Buggs said.

"Tyler is a very vocal player and has a very high basketball IQ. He bought in to our system for the last two years abd did an outstanding job for us. I can't wait to see what Tyler and MK do at Emmanuel." RTCA Head Coach Adam Callaway said.

"It is a great day and we were blessed for Tyler to come to RTCA and play for two State Championships.He really likes the small town atmosphere at Emmanuel College and I look forward to seeing him grow and play in college." Chris Pryor said.

Details: Written by Bob Roberts; Category: Sportsbreak; Published: 19 May 2022; Hits: 340

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The Vidalia Indians and the Lovett Lions met Tuesday evening May 17 for Game 3 of the state semi-final series at Greg James Field. After splitting a double header on Monday this was the rubber match to see who would move on to face Thomasville for the 2A State Championship. Vidalia came out on top with a hard fought 5-4 win. The Indians will face Thomasville in a double header on Monday, May 23 at Georgia Southern University starting at 5:00. If a third game becomes necessary it will be played on Tuesday.

Jordan Walden started on the mound for the Indians going 1 2/3 innings giving up three runs on four walks and two hits while striking out three. Kevin Cox came on in the 2^nd inning to get the final out on one pitch. Cox went on to pitch the next 5 innings giving up one run on four hits and one walk while striking out three to pick up the win.

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The Indian offense had only 7 hits in the game but they made them count. Ty Dalley, Hughes Graham and Walker Moncus led the way with two hits each. Graham had a two RBI triple in the first inning while Moncus knocked in a run with a ground ball. Moncus also had a two run homer in the 6^th inning.

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In the top of the 1^st inning the Lions used two hits to score one run and take a 1-0 lead. In the bottom half Bryson Whited was hit by a pitch and Dalley followed with a double to put runners on 2^nd and 3^rd with no outs. Graham followed with a two run triple and Moncus grounded out to short scoring Graham to put the Indians on top 3-1 after one complete

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The Lions came right back in the top of the 2^nd inning using three walks, a wild pitch, a sacrifice fly and ground out to score two and tie the game at 3-3 going to the bottom half. When Vidalia went down 1,2,3 it left the game tied after two complete.

In the top of the 3^rd inning the Lions were able to put one run on the board with two hits giving them a 4-3 lead. When the Indians went down 1,2,3 in the bottom half the Lions had the one run lead after three complete.

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The score remained at 4-3 until the bottom of the 6^th inning when Graham got a one out single and Moncus lined a two run homer over the left field fence putting the Indians up 5-4 after six complete.

In the top of the 7^th inning the Lions leadoff batter reached on an error and moved to second on a single putting runners on 1^st and 2^nd with no outs. When the next batter tried to bunt them into scoring position Cox came off the mound to make a lunging catch and throwing back to first for a double play. When the next batter flew out to right field the Indians had secured the win and a trip to the State Championship series.(Pictures By Carroll Williams)

Details: Written by Bob Roberts; Category: Sportsbreak; Published: 18 May 2022; Hits: 810

Ziahya Griffin of the Toombs County Lady Bulldogs has signed her letter of intent for a scholarship to play softball for the Savannah State University Tigers.

"I chose Savannah State because I wanted to play somewhere close to home. I want to thank my family and coaches for supporting me. I want to study Early Childhood Education and become a teacher and hopefully a softball coach. I am really looking forward to joining the Tiger Nation." Griffin said.

"We are thankful for this opportunity.This has been a day that she has looked forward to since she was five years old and today her dream has been answered. She has worked hard on the field and in the classroom to get to this point. We look forward to her continuing to work throughout her college career." LaTonya Griffin said.

"She has been a four- year starter for us and has really turned it on the last two years. She has been a leader for our program and the first player we have had to sign to play in college.in a while. I am excited for her and they are getting a good one at Savannah State." Toombs County Head Softball Coach Hayne Brant said.

Details: Written by Bob Roberts; Category: Sportsbreak; Published: 18 May 2022; Hits: 868

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Vidalia Heritage Academy Eagles Baseball team swept Praise Academy in the State Championship on Friday, May 13, 2022. The Eagles won the first game 5-2. Eagles got the game going with a solo homer by Ledger Curl in the first inning. Hardy Franklin continued to get the ball rolling with a double off the first pitch that scored a run in the fifth inning. Senior Mason Beacham pitched the first game striking out nine. The Eagles did not commit a single error.

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The second game brought about 13 hits for the Eagles. The second inning being the biggest for the Eagles scoring 5 runs. Sophomore JT Cofield pitched all seven innings striking out twelve and walking one. The Eagles won 8-1 in the second game bringing home the 2022 GAPPS State Championship.

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Head Coach Seth Sitzman stated that he was beyond proud of the boys and the effort that they put into the game. He continue to say that the Eagles have a bright future ahead of them.

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