Saturday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.

Valdosta State holds on for national title

          Records fell as Valdosta State got two third-quarter touchdown passes to take the lead – there were seven lead changes – and survive for a 49-47 win over Ferris State in the NCAA Division II national championship.

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This TD won’t be forgotten soon

Ferris State coach takes the blame

Georgia Southern wins in a walkoff

          A 50-yard field goal by Tyler Bass to end the first half was big enough. He found a way to top that.

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Perfect end to a turnaround season

Eagle Nation showed up

The Scoreboard

          Has plenty of high school scores and some details in there, and a load of college hoops, plus the Mayhem. Check out the past Friday and Saturday scores in The Latest Coverage.

Basketball updates

Busy week awaits Georgia Tech

Chance for big win slips through Bulldogs hands

Football updates

Georgia Tech

Jackets pick up transfer from Vandy