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Over 'n out
Late Wednesday night after a long rain delay and just before The Herald’s press time, Lee County’s dream of its first state title in school history is dashed by Forsyth Central, which sweeps the Trojans at home in Leesburg — 2-1 in Game 1, then 5-4 in the nightcap — in their best-of-three series.
Posey on fire as Lee continues march to state championship
Trojans starting pitcher Jess Posey has struck out 50 batters in 43 innings and gone unbeaten in eight starts for Lee County, which hosts Forsyth Central today in the second round of the Class AAAA state playoffs.
Deerfield-Windsor honors Gruhl
Deerfield-Windsor names its court after coach Gordy Gruhl, who won his 1,000th basketball game, in a ceremony honoring the legend.
Lee County baseball sweeps Wayne County in state playoff opener
One season after getting swept in the first round, the Lee County baseball team takes care of business easily Friday at home.
THURSDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Americus boys soccer can’t extend historic season; TAE baseball drops state opener
The No. 1 seed Panthers, who won their first region title in school history last week, are upset in the first round of state by No. 4 Mary Persons.
Lee girls soccer wins state opener on PKs
The Lady Trojans advance to the second round of the GHSA Class AAAA State Tournament after Wednesday’s heart-stopping 5-3 win on penalty kicks against Lakeside, Evans.
Unexpected gift
When Westfield was stunned in its regular-season finale Monday against Tiftarea, it opened the door for the Knights’ region title hopes with a one-game playoff — and Tuesday Deerfield cashed in by claiming the 3-AAA crown.
Panthers hammer Alabama, 62-53
The Panthers finish the first half of the season with a perfect 6-0 record and are now a full two games ahead in the PIFL standings.
Lee County secures No. 1 seed in region with sweep
The Trojans sweep Northside, Columbus on Friday to give Lee County coach Rob Williams his 15th region title.
The Richt way
Georgia football coach Mark Richt and basketball coach Mark Fox stop in Albany on Tuesday and catch up with the Bulldog faithful.
