Tuesday's Report: Scoreboard; Jones County alum, Mercer, Georgia College; Georgia Southern's Helton, Falcons/Allgeier, UGA, Hawks, Braves; CFP, NFL, World Cup/soccer, hoops, NBA, MLB
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Monday'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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High School
Basketball
Girls
Baldwin 50, Stockbridge 43
Janaye Walker turned in a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds for Baldwin in the Carrollton Christmas Showcase. Kassidy Neal added 10 points and Madison Ruff 10 rebounds.
Central 66, Dodge County 54
The Chargers took the battle of top-10 teams with a big fourth quarter, outscoring Dodge County 24-13. Taliah Grier was huge for No. 2 Central with 29 points and five steals, Alaya Grane adding 18 points and five boards, Taye Davis grabbing 10 rebounds. Lyric Green led No. 7 Dodge County with 14, Altierra Green adding 12.
John Milledge 52, Central Georgia Arts 21
Houston County 39, Howard 33
Manchester 67, Wilkinson County 12
Northeast 54, Druid Hills 39
Peach County 54, Dougherty 44
Aamori Daniels sparked Peach County with three 3-pointers en route to 17 points at the Jones County Christmas Tournament.
Perry 41, McDonough 19
Stratford 59, Crawford County 48
Abigail Crick went for 22 to lead the Eaglettes, who got 16 from Gracie Jorgensen and 10 from Laila Harvey. Stratford hosts Frederica on Tuesday.
Tattnall 55, Covenant 33
The Trojans and Rams played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Veterans 83, West Laurens 36
The Warhawks were balanced, led by Gabby Minus’ 21 points, with 12 points each from Rionna Byrd, Nariah Nelson, and Desteyn Seaton.
Boys
Houston County 62, Central 42
Manchester 71, Wilkinson County 65
Putnam County 86, Southeast Bulloch 47
Three War Eagles were in double figures, led by Eren Banks’ 19 points. Keyni Crawford chipped in 15 and Landon Bonner 13. Putnam County plays Westside on Tuesday.
Stratford 69, Crawford County 47
Tattnall 61, Covenant 45
The Trojans and Rams played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Veterans 78, Hawkinsville 44
Warner Robins 60, Westside 58
Washington 85, Upson-Lee 59
West Laurens 51, Southwest 50
DJ Taylor hit a jumper with 10 seconds left to give the Raiders the win at the Bear Brawl.
College
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W-Mercer 60, Kennesaw State 57
W-Savannah State 70, Georgia College 65
Pro
NBA
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Alumni Update
James (Jones County) earns GCAA honor
Around/About Central Georgia
WBKB-Fourth quarter boosts Mercer past Kennesaw State
WBKB-Georgia College surprised at home by Savannah State
Around/About Georgia/Southeast
LA Times: Helton, in his happy place, still rooting for Southern Cal
‘Smart, hard to tackle’ Allgeier has career day vs. Saints
Bennett, Bowers, Starks take kids on shopping spree
Column: Falcons have to get passing game going to realize Smith’s potential
Falcons lose Huntley to Achilles
Murray FTs lift Hawks, end Orlando streak
Braves add OF Luplow for a year
College Football Playoffs
TCU’s Dykes AP Coach of the Year
Bennett: He and Mitchell ready to repeat old day
Stroud amped to go against Ringo
TCU’s Duggan to draft after playoff
College Football/Southeast
Column: NC Central’s win in Celebration Bowl win for HBCUs
Deion Branch ‘retires’ after Louisville bowl win
What sold Arkansas TE coach on becoming OC at South Carolina?
Young, Anderson unfinished business for Alabama
Football/NFL/USFL
Packers eliminate Rams from playoffs
Raiders’ wild win/Pats wild loss the talk of the league
Philly’s Hurts iffy with sprained shoulder
So, what is roughing the passer? Mahomes version
Justin Jefferson inches ahead of Calvin Johnson’s record pace
Washington questions officiating decision in loss to NYG
Vrabel facing biggest challenge of tenure
Jags eyes South now, and beyond
M.E.: Zimmer’s son, Vikes assistant, died of alcohol use
Soccer
Messi, Mbappe give Qatar perfect Cup ending
With Mbappe and Deschamps, France’s future looks fine
Fans welcome French team in Paris
3 charged in violent invasion in Australian
College Football
Myrtle Beach: Marshall holds off UConn, wins fifth straight
Navy promotes DC (Kennesaw State connection) to head coach
College Basketball
M-Pegues leads Furman over Anderson
M-Alabama helps Houston beat Virginia
NBA/Basketball/WNBA
Lillard passes Drexler on Portland scoring list
Mavs come unglued late against Minnesota
MLB/Baseball
Senga can opt out of Mets deal with 133.1 innings over four years
Toronto, Bassit: 3 years, $63 mil
Judge’s 62nd bomb goes for $1.5 mil
Obit-Browning threw only perfect game in Reds history
Scoreboards
Women’s college basketball scores/games
Men’s college basketball scores/games