Heritage knocks off Salem for second time in three days
Wednesday against Salem, the Heritage baseball team had to erase a five-run deficit and needed two runs in the sixth inning to pull out a victory. Facing their crosstown rival again Friday, the Patriots, thanks to Matt Studdard and Domenic Bazzani, had a much easier time.
Rockdale rolls past Clarke on the diamond
The last time the Rockdale baseball team played on its home field, region rival Newton’s offense exploded for 12 runs. Back at home again Monday facing a former region foe, the Bulldogs’ bats were the main attraction.
Rams improve despite loss to Luella
COVINGTON -- Winning was not the goal in Newton's golf match against Luella at The Oaks Course on Thursday.. Even though the team got swept by Luella -- the boys losing 184-233 and the girls falling 171-178 -- some of the players improved as individuals.. "As always, we're playing to
Seventh-inning comeback keeps Eastside perfect in region
LOGANVILLE -- Three runs in the top of the seventh inning turned Eastside's fate around as the Eagles won five straight Region 8-AAAA games with a 9-7 win over Walnut Grove on Wednesday.. "This team is not going to lie down when we're behind. We're going to play hard
PREP ROUNDUP: Rockdale baseball snaps long skid against Heritage
CONYERS -- A long losing streak to a county rival came to an end Wednesday for the Rockdale baseball team. Malachi Eskin had a walk-off RBI single to cap a six-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning, lifting the Bulldogs to a 7-6 victory over Heritage
Salem’s Mitchell signs with Kentucky Wesleyan
Salem football player Ahmad Mitchell recently signed an athletic scholarship with Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Ky.
Rockdale tennis finishes perfect in region play
The Rockdale tennis teams completed a perfect run through Region 2-AAAAAA Tuesday. The Bulldogs won 5-0 against Lovejoy in girls and boys play, locking up the top seeds when the region tournaments begin next month.
Lady Rams get first win of soccer season
COVINGTON -- Two goals in the second half by Lacey Brackett helped the Lady Rams feel like winners for the first time this season as Newton defeated Salem 3-2 in a non-region match on Tuesday.
Heritage, Rockdale move baseball game to Wednesday
CONYERS -- The baseball teams from Heritage and Rockdale waited one more day to renew their rivalry. The scheduled non-region game at Rockdale was moved from Tuesday because of frigid conditions in the Conyers area and the crosstown rivals will play tonight at 5:30 p.m.. "It's just way too
Eagles remain hot with win over Monroe Area
MONROE -- Not even the near-freezing conditions and a few snow flurries Monday could cool off Eastside's baseball team, which beat Monroe Area 8-4 for its fifth straight win.
TRACK RECAP: Rockdale track wins East Manchester Invitational
DOUGLASVILLE -- The Rockdale boys continued their outstanding track and field season last weekend. Paced by four championships and four runner-up finishes, Rockdale won the second annual East Manchester Invitational.. Lawrence Crawford led the way in the track events with a title in the 100 meters (10.91). His teammates
Alcovy takes lead in Newton Cup
COVINGTON -- Low rounds by Alcovy's Zach Floyd and Kelsey Knight helped put the Tigers in the lead for the Newton Cup after the first round at The Oaks Course on Monday.. Even under brutal, windy, cold conditions, Floyd managed to shoot an even par 36 on the front nine
Webster, Davis win fourth flight of Georgia four-ball tournament
CONYERS -- Several local players teamed up to play in the rain-shortened, three-day Georgia four-ball tournament at the par-72 courses of Doublegate Country Club and Stonebridge Golf and Country Club in Albany.. Due to heavy rain in the Albany area on Saturday night, Stonebridge Golf and
LOCAL BRIEFS: Thompson leads Florida Gulf Coast to huge upset
PHILADELPHIA — Playing in the school’s first-ever NCAA Tournament game, Bernard Thompson and his Florida Gulf Coast teammates acted like seasoned veterans, and in the process made a ton of history.
Eastside notches win over Monroe Area
COVINGTON -- Eastside's baseball team continued its dominance in Region 8-AAAA with a 4-1 win over Monroe Area on Friday.. Eastside pitcher Peyton Pallay held the Hurricanes (3-7, 0-3) hitless through the first inning while the Eastside (11-1, 3-0) offense, tacked on a run in the bottom of the