Wednesday's Daily News 'n Notes: Mary Persons stops practice after test; GSGA roundup; COVID-19 & racial awareness udpates

June 25, 2020 Central Georgia Sports Report

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

Upson-Lee grad Fagan ready for leadership role at UGA

His playing time hasn’t come too close to what he hoped for or expected, but Tye Fagan has been a quiet mainstay in two seasons at Georgia.

The Upson-Lee grad is ready for the next step, with the ball and without, on the court and off, when his junior season rolls around in Athens.

Mary Persons shuts down workouts after positive COVID-19 test

As per a system website release Wednesday morning, Monroe County Schools and Mary Persons are suspending football workouts for 2 weeks after a player tested positive for COVID-19.

“Officials received notification that an athlete participating in small group conditioning sessions under the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) guidelines has tested positive for covid-19.

Under the guidance of the Department of Public Health, the athlete and others taking part in the same group are being advised to self-quarantine for 10-14 days. The conditioning program is tentatively scheduled to resume following the school system’s planned closure for the week of July 4th.

“We are closely following the guidance of our local and regional public health officials,” said Dr. Mike Hickman, Superintendent of Schools. “Our first and primary goal is to maintain the well-being of our students and our staff, along with their families.”

Some schools in the Atlanta area have announced positive tests.

Around/About Central Georgia

Buzzell gets a top-10 finish in GSGA tournament

Darton-bound Veterans grad Mailey Buzzell struggled in the third round of the Georgia juniors girls tournament in Savannah, but still managed a top-10 finish in a two-way tie for eighth with a three-round 224.

Mercer-bound Rutland grad Eujin Pyon finished 22nds at 232 with a final-round 79. Avery Robinson was 46th (258) and Lucy Wiegert 52nd (268). Loralie Cowart of Winston won with a 215

In the boys tournament in Savannah, Luke Dasher stayed in contention to finish fourth at 218 with a final-round 73. Hogan Ingram of Rome won with a 214.

Max Dupree of Eatonton finished tied for 22nd with a 226, and Eatonton’s Ryan Smith ended up tied for 42nd at 234.

Around/About Georgia

Braves planning on Hamels being ready

Suddenly, Atlanta breaks down DH options

Anthopoulos talks

About the Braves season that is reportedly upcoming

The United’s MLS tourney schedule

Sports and COVID-19/Georgia

So, you’re a sports fan aaaaand an epidemiologist in the middle of SEC/ACC country

Furloughs, salary cuts hit Georgia Tech

Can MLB finish what it starts?

Cobb County, Battery taking a huge hit with no Braves