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REGION XVII TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: Darton, South Georgia Tech women cruise in opener; Albany Tech eliminated
Michelle Mitchell has another huge game to lead Darton past Central Georgia Tech in its Region XVII tourney opener Tuesday to advance to the Final Four in Savannah later this week.
Darton baseball rallies, upsets No. 2 Chipola
The Cavs hand the No. 2 team in the NJCAA a stunning come-from-behind loss Tuesday as Darton rallies from a 3-0 hole in the eighth inning to beat Chipola, 4-3, for the biggest win of its young season.
Panthers to name home turf ‘Phoebe Field’
After a history making season, there’s more interest than ever from Southwest Georgia businesses to get involved with the reigning champ Albany Panthers, who agree to a deal with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on Tuesday to name their home turf “Phoebe Field” for the upcoming 2012 campaign, which kicks off March 17 at the Albany Civic Center.
Georgia Tech stinks it up again, routed by Clemson in Atlanta, 57-36
Deerfield-Windsor grad Andre Young scores nine points to help Clemson rip Georgia Tech, which has its lowest offensive night in the series since 1936 in a 57-36 loss on Tuesday.
Hudson feeling great in return from back surgery
At age 36, and coming off back surgery, Braves starter Tim Hudson says he feeling better than ever and even jokes that he's in his "prime.'' (INCLUDES: Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson suffering a concussion from a minor car accident).
Auburn women's basketball coach Fortner quits
Nell Fortner, who led the Lady Tigers to to the 2008-0 SEC title, says she's leaving at the end of the season.
Hawks Johnson out for two games with injured knee
Atlanta Hawks star guard Joe Johnson to miss two games with an injured knee.
Welcome back
Buster Posey is nine months removed from tearing three ligaments in his left ankle and breaking a bone in his lower leg after a home-plate collision with Florida’s Scott Cousins, but the Lee County native and 2010 NL Rookie of the Year is back behind the plate for the San Francisco Giants.
Worried about another injury, Giants manager Bochy instructs Posey to stop blocking plate
When the Giants' pitchers and catchers reported Sunday, San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy told reporters that he has instructed Buster Posey to not block the plate, which would prevent the Leesburg native from another injury like the one that ended his sophomore season.
GSW finishes second in golf tournament, Griffin takes co-medalist honors
The Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes back up their No. 1 ranking in Division II with an impressive showing in the Frito Lay/Taco Bell Intercollegiate tournament, which featured a dozen Division I schools.
Braves report for spring with mostly same team
The only major changes for the Braves, who squandered a chance at the playoffs last season with their historic collapse, will be rookie Tyler Pastornicky replacing Alex Gonzalez at shortstop and a new starting pitcher to replace Derek Lowe.
Lee’s Anthony finishes 2nd at state
Lee County's Rashaud Anthony finishes second in the Class AAAA 113-pound state championship and ends his career as the all-time winningest wrestler in Lee County history.
From New York to Asia, Lin is a hoops sensation
Jeremy Lin, who arrived in New York in December and slept on his brother’s couch because of his uncertain future, is now a household name around the world.
Bulls hang on to beat Hawks
All Star guard Derrick Rose returned from a back injury and scored 23 points to lead the Bulls to a 90-79 victory against the Hawks on Monday.
Front runner
Carl Edwards lost last year’s NASCAR title to Tony Stewart in a tie-breaker, but Edwards is off to a fast start this season with a 194.738 mph pole-winning speed for Sunday’s season-opening Daytona 500.
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Albany Panthers to play on Phoebe Field
This morning, the Albany Panthers and Phoebe Health System reached an agreement giving the healthcare company naming rights to the Civic Center field for Panther home games. The field will be called Phoebe Field.
Albany’s J-Smooth wins fourth straight Hoop Shoot state title
Jordan “J-Smooth” Brown made 22-of-25 free throws Saturday to capture his fourth Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot state championship in a row.
SGT, Darton, Albany Tech women open region tournament today
South Georgia Tech will be the No. 1 seed in the Region XVII tournament for the second time in the eight-year history of its program, while Darton will be the No. 2 seed and Albany Tech the No. 6 seed in today’s first-round matchups.
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Prep Sports
- Mitchell Madness
- Lee’s Anthony finishes 2nd at state 1 comment
- Pelham football team sends two players to Missouri Valley 1 comment
- REGION 1-A TOURNAMENT CONSOLATION GAMES: R-C boys, girls sweep consolation games as Lady Red Devils coach Acree gets 200th win
- GISA STATE TOURNEY ROUNDUP: Sherwood, Westwood, Crisp Academy boys all fall in Elite 8
- Mitchell girls upset Pelham in 1-A finals
- Fly like an Eagle 1 comment
- Lee County wrestling makes something out of nothing
- REGION 1-AAA TOURNAMENT, BOYS FINAL: Cougars trounce Tornadoes, win first title in school history 3 comments
- REGION 1-AAA TOURNAMENT CONSOLATION GAMES: Monroe girls slip by Dougherty, while Westover routs Dougherty boys in 1-AAA third-place games
College Sports
- Auburn women's basketball coach Fortner quits
- Darton baseball rallies, upsets No. 2 Chipola
- REGION XVII TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: Darton, South Georgia Tech women cruise in opener; Albany Tech eliminated
- Georgia Tech stinks it up again, routed by Clemson in Atlanta, 57-36 1 comment
- GSW finishes second in golf tournament, Griffin takes co-medalist honors
- SGT, Darton, Albany Tech women open region tournament today
- UGA men fall to Vanderbilt, Lady Bulldogs upset by rival Florida
- Lady Jets win finale, wrap first perfect region season in history
- Va. Tech drops Ga. Tech at buzzer in OT; FSU wins bizarre game vs. N.C. State as Wolfpack legends get tossed from stands
- Darton rolls as Lady Cavs, Lady Titans close out regular seasons
Professional Sports
- Hawks Johnson out for two games with injured knee
- Hudson feeling great in return from back surgery
- Panthers to name home turf ‘Phoebe Field’ 1 comment
- Albany Panthers to play on Phoebe Field 6 comments
- Bulls hang on to beat Hawks
- Worried about another injury, Giants manager Bochy instructs Posey to stop blocking plate
- Welcome back
- From New York to Asia, Lin is a hoops sensation 2 comments
- Haas holds off Mickelson, Bradley to win Northern Trust Open in playoff 2 comments
- Front runner
