Dublin Irish claim state title after tough eight game stretch
The piece notes Dublin Irish defeating Thomasville to win the state title amid North versus South rivalries. It highlights new 9th grade rule in Valdosta, key players leaving, and projected next season strengths for Cairo West Thomas Thomasville and other 1-AA and 1-A teams with mentions of Reeves, Moye, Chastain, and Good among others.
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Lawson predicts Georgia season turn after rough start
Coach Red Lawson remains confident in the Georgia Bulldogs despite a 1-2 start. He cites potential in sophomores Jeff Walter and Billy Rado and recalls recent near misses with Clemson and South Carolina. Lawson insists the team can win the rest of the schedule and rebound from nervous showings against Tech.
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Cairo Svrapmakers halt Yellow Jackets 57 28
Cairo Svrapmakers overwhelm Cairo Central High with strong first half, boosting defense to secure a 57 28 victory. Central Bteam girls beat Cairo 27 19, Cairo Baby Syrup makers win 36 26, Central varsity girls fall 54 52 to Cairo lassies. Jamie Murphy sparked the Jackets’ lone lead.
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Mitchell County Panthers defeat Thomasville Bulldogs 66 58
Mitchell County Panthers beat Thomasville 66 to 58 after a 55 55 deadlock with 2 30 left, led by Larry Good with 22 points. Bailey and Franklin fouled out for Thomasville. Thomasville hit 95 percent free throws while Mitchell shot 48 percent. Baby Panthers routed Bullpups 47 26. Kittens led 51 37 in separate junior games. Central and Cairo scorelines show 52 54 in girls and 54 19 in boys context with multiple players named for both sides.
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Georgia High School Scores Recap From AP
Boys results feature Cairo over Thomasville Central 57 to 28 and Hart County topping Athens 67 to 39. Other notable margins include Georgia Military over Wilkinson 89 to 49 and Perry 72 defeating Macon County 45, with several overtime and close games listed across the state.
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Pelham Girls rally past Norman Park 63 61 in tight affair
Pelham girls pull away late for a 63 61 win over Norman Park as Shelda Huis scores a season high 23 points and Wanda Purvis adds 37. Norman Park’s Purves leads with 37 while Middlebrooks adds 17. Pelham hosts Baker County Sunday and West Bainbridge Saturday.
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