The VHS Indians Cross Country teams hit the trail at the Toombs County Bulldog Invitational and came away big.The boys had 6 medalists and came away with the team victory while the girls had 2 medalists.

Andrew Hodges led the pack with a 2nd place finish while Jude Owen was just behind him finishing 3rd.  Other top placers for the boys were Chamlee Evans placing 7th, Cash Driggers placing 11th and Liam MacGregor placing 12th and Abrien Anthony finished 16th. Freshman Simon Collins ran a significant personal best and was the team’s 6th finisher.

The girls were led by Judith Hussey who finisher with an outstanding personal best race as she placed 9th and Sadie Siegmund placed 15th.

"The whole team continues to grow and develop. Each and everyday they set the standard higher and put forth effort to achieve their goals They are a very talented and focused group of athletes and it is such a joy and honor to coach them! " Coach Mandy Godbee. They will compete in Jones County at the Greyhound Invitational Saturday, September 23.

(Courtesy of Vidalia Athletics)

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In a thrilling region clash, the Lady Dawgs edged out Pierce County with a narrow 5-4 region victory. Spearheading the offense, Casey Cantwell showcased her skill with three singles and a sacrifice bunt. Natalie Quintero contributed a single, reached base on an error, and took a walk. Shay Stringer complemented the team’s efforts with a single and a pair of walks.

On the defensive front, Stringer continued to demonstrate her prowess in the pitcher’s circle with seven strikeouts. Nora Grace Mercer notably contributed with two defensive outs and Emerson Powell contributed with a handful of defensive plays that helped secure the victory.

The game remained a tense stalemate until the bottom of the second, when Aniston Powell’s single ushered in the first run. Marishka Smith capitalized on an error to add another run for the Lady Dawgs. However, Pierce County wasn’t far behind, narrowing the gap to 2-1 with a single in the top of the fourth. Turning the tables, they seized a 4-2 lead in the fifth inning.

Undeterred, the Lady Dawgs mounted a comeback in the bottom of the fifth. A pair of doubles from Mercer and E. Powell respectively brought in a run each, and Cantwell’s single leveled the score at 4-4. The game’s climax unfolded in the seventh inning when A Powell’s clutch single sealed the deal, giving the Lady Dawgs their well-earned walk off victory.

Don’t miss the Lady Dawgs’ upcoming action on SidelineHD this Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Pierce County.

(Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics) 

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MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Brewton-Parker Women’s Volleyball hosted Claflin (S.C.) on Thursday night to continue non-conference action.

The Lady Barons (3-6) dropped the match to the Panthers (4-2) in a four-set defeat in Gillis Gymnasium.

“Disappointed in tonight’s result, but there were positives to draw from,” Head Coach Obed Quiles said.  “Our serves improved tonight compared to the last few matches. There are other aspects of our game we must improve on if we want to compete.”

How It Happened

Claflin opened with three straight points before the Lady Barons took control of the opening set, returning with a 7-1 swing to lead 7-4. BPC held control for most of the first set until the Panthers clawed their way back late, closing out the set with a 9-2 run to win 25-20.

Brewton-Parker dominated the second set after a sluggish start, securing a convincing 25-11 win over Claflin. BPC produced the best set of the night with a .474 hitting percentage and 11 kills. Both teams battled in the third set with the Panthers leading the way for most of the set, capturing a 25-19 win.

The visitors jumped out to an early 10-1 lead in the fourth set and kept their foot on the gas to slam the door shut on BPC, winning the match with a 25-13 victory.(Courtesy of BPC) 

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The Treutlen Vikings took down the Montgomery County Eagles on Thursday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium by a score of 38 – 7, ending a 19-game losing streak.  The win also ended a 7-game win streak by the Eagles in the series.

The Vikings got on the board first when senior running back Angelo Peeples ran it in from 4 yards out with 2:56 left in the first quarter.  The two-point conversion run by quarterback Cooper Brantley was successful and Treutlen led 8 – 0.

The Eagles answered with an 82 yard run by Jamun Coglin with 8:47 remaining in the second quarter.  The PAT by Mario Ortega was good and the Eagles had cut the lead to 8 – 7.

The rest of the night would belong to the Vikings as Angelo Peeples scored his second touchdown on another 4-yard run with 2:45 left in the second quarter.  Peeples ran in the two-point conversion as well and Treutlen led 16 – 7.

The Viking defense held the Eagles and forced them to punt on their next possession and took advantage on another touchdown with just 26 seconds before halftime when Cooper Brantley found receiver Jordan Coney on a 53-yard pass.  The two-point conversion run by Rod Fuller was successful and Treutlen led 24 – 7.

The Vikings added two more touchdowns in the second half on a 1-yard run by Angelo Peeples in the third quarter and a 20-yard run by Peyton Miller in the fourth quarter giving the Vikings the 38  - 7 victory.

Treutlen moves to 1 – 4 on the season and will open region play next Friday night at Bobby Driggers Stadium in Soperton against the Wilcox County Patriots with kickoff set for 7:30PM.  Catch all the action with Jeff Raiford and Nathan Lamb on Sweet Onion Country 101.7 FM or online at www.southeastgeorgiatoday.com 

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