Saturday's News 'n Notes: Scoreboard; Mercer, Georgia College win; Falcons, Tech; MLB, NFL, college FB/BKB, NASCAR
Saturday’s Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.
In Coverage: Peach State (and South and national) college football
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High School
Basketball
Girls
Central 42, Westside 38
The Chargers improved to 3-1 behind balanced scoring, and eight rebounds from Taliah Grier and 12 points from TaNiya Pryor, who grabbed nine boards.
Dodge County 69, Telfair County 30
Freshman Lyric Green was big with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Altierra Gooch had a 11/10 double-double for the Indians.
Lamar County 71, Upson-Lee 35
Tamya Blasingame led the balanced Trojans with 29 points, while Shy Foster had 19 and Zhy Foster 11.
Stratford 41, Southland 14
Laila Harvey led the way for the visitors with 14.
West Laurens 39, Dublin 29
Wilkinson County 44, Southwest 13
Samya Forman’s 23 points led the Warriors, Jasmine Pinkston adding 11.
Boys
Dodge County 79, Telfair County 65
My’Sean Williams put up 29 and Jadeon McLendon 22 for Dodge County, with 10 each from Heaven Carson and Will Jordan.
Dooly County 69, Crisp County 62
Dublin 71, West Laurens 23
Zion Davis nearly outscored the county rivals with 20 points. Justin Wills chippedin 16 with 10 each from Qua Ashley, Dave Folsom, and Ramontei Dardy.
Putnam County 61, Warren County 58
Eren Banks had a game, with 27 points for Putnam County, while Malik Thornton added 16 and Keyni Crawford 12.
Southland 57, Stratford 52
Khali Green had 16 and Dre Bonner 15 for the Eagles, who got 10 from Mekhi Lyder.
Southwest 55, Wilkinson County 53
Evan Tharpe paced the Patriots with 24 points with 10 from Quay Anglin, while Devinaire Samuels had 15 for the Warriors
Tattnall 45, Mary Persons 38
College
Basketball
M-CGTC 97, Georgia Gwinnett 40
M-Georgia College 74, Tuskegee 67
W-Georgia Highlands 98, CGTC 39
W-Limestone 73, Georgia College 44
Pro
SPHL
Pensacola 4, Macon 0
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Around/about Central Georgia
MBKB: Bobcats avenge lone loss
MBKB: Strong second half lifts Mercer over Georgia State
Around/About Georgia/Southeast
Atlanta-Tampa Bay things to watch
Grady Jarrett giving back again, with Children’s Healthcare Atlanta
Terrell has developed into a cornerstone
Why Tech’s Devoe will rise up NBA charts
Baseball
Column: Owners clear bargaining position is ‘no’
Scherzer: Cohen’s desire, chance to pitch with deGrom the reasons
Column: Regrets? Yup, some baseball teams will have a few
College Football
Another bowl game? For this year?
Bowlsby: CFP expansion for 2024 in jeopardy
Notable Presbyterian coach resigns after a season
Napier becomes No. 5 in SEC in money
Akron picks Oregon OC Moorhead
Column: Hiring of Freeman offers hope of progress
Mississippi, Kiffin come to terms
College Basketball
M-No. 13 Alabama pops No. 3 Gonzaga
M-Wisconsin rolls past Marquette
W-Baylor give Missouri its first loss
NFL
Why Rodgers fined and Bucs suspended
Slow inclusion? Only two of 110 owners in 100 years not white
Don’t call non-QB throws a trick play
Mayfield, Browns can make up for disappointing season
Vrabel has Titans atop division in tough year
Auto Racing
NBA/WNBA
Freak-less Bucks hammered by Heat
Around the nation/world