Wednesday's Central Georgia Daily News 'n Notes: Season previews for Georgia College, FVSU; UGA set for Dooley name ceremony; Braves, Falcons, state college FB
Wednesday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.
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Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium, coming Saturday
Players pushed for Dooley honor
Politics involved in the name addition? Naww
Dooley more than just a great coach
Birthday on Wednesday, naming on Saturday
Georgia College volleyball eye next step
The Bobcats finished second in the Peach Belt tournament a year ago, and will be led by all-conference and all-tournament standout Libby Bochniak as they try for the hardware.
Four other key players return, and will be in action when Georgia College hosts Tusculum Friday night, and then Limestone and Lindenwood on Saturday.
Seniors to lead FVSU volleyballers
Five seniors, along with junior India King of Warner Robins, will lead Fort Valley State when it opens the volleyball season on Friday at Middle Georgia State.
FVSU, which hosts Albany State on Tuesday, went 5-17 last year. Nia Bell leads the group of seniors, with King – second on the team in kills – providing a boost.
‘New’ is the key word for Georgia College soccer
A new head coach and a number of new players will be on the pitch for Georgia College when it starts the season Friday at Eckerd.
Tinna Gallagher takes over, and has a roster of seven freshman, including Carlie Harriger of Howard.
Braves Report
Time for a series with a real pennant-race feel
Next: Thursday, vs. Washington, 7:20 p.m., MLBN/FSSE; Friday, vs. Washington, 7:20 p.m., FSSO; Saturday, vs. Washington, 7:20 p.m., FSSO, Sunday, vs. Washington, 1:20 p.m.; FSSO; Monday, at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m., FSSE/MLB; Tuesday, at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m., FSSE; Wednesday, at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m., FSSE; at Philadelphia, 7:15 p.m., FOX; Friday, at Washington, 7:05 p.m., FSSO
Falcons Report
Game with Eagles will have live betting angle
Ryan ready for the season, and for no more Julio Watch
Peach State college football Report
Tech: USF’s offense not so hot
Tech: You’ll see all three QBs again this week
Georgia State: Welcoming hurricane evacuees
Georgia Southern: Game still on