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January 31, 2024 Central Georgia Sports Report

In Coverage: Georgia Sports Hall of Fame set to induct new class

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High School

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Girls

Baldwin 69, Westside 19
Double-double machine Janaye Walker, a junior, soared past the 1,000-point mark with 14 points, to go with 9 rebounds. Kassidy Neal went for 17 points and 7 assists plus 4 steals, and Madison Ruff chiped in 16 points and 6 steals.

Bleckley County 44, Dublin 37

Central 56 ACE 36
Double-double machine Frances Anyakudo led the Chargers with 17 points, to go with 14 rebounds, 9 steals, and 4 blocks. Jaz Johnson was good for 15 points, 9 steals, and 6 boards, and Alaya Grane 11 points and 7 assists. Sara Rhett Farmer poured in 2o for ACE.

Dodge County 61, Jeff Davis 22
Lyric Green again outscored the opposition, with 29 points, for the 16-3/7-1 winners.

East Laurens 64, Jefferson County 22

Griffin 53, Howard 31

John Milledge 61, FPD 51
The Trojans handed the Vikings their first region/district loss, and third for the season.

Hancock Central 49, Glascock Cunty 46

Johnson County 66, GMC 19

Lamar County 61, Crawford County 19
Shy Foster outdid the hosts with 27 points.

Mary Persons 52, Jackson 42
Zaria Wilson’s 22 led the way for Mary Persons, Anaja Lucear adding 12

Mount de Sales 41, Stratford 38

Northeast 66 Kendrick 23

Peach County 68, Upson-Lee 62, OT
The Trojans improved to 11-6/4-1, erasing a 7-point deficit in the final minute of regulation.

Piedmont 64, Brentwood 47

Spencer 60, Southwest 21

Tattnall 39, Trinity Christian 28

Treutlen 63, Hawkinsville 36

Veterans 62, Tift County 53
Gabby Minus set the tone with 24 points, Veterans (17-5/6-1) getting 13 from Desteyn Seaton and Nariah Nelson.

Washington County 52, Putnam County 43

Westfield 52, Heritage 46

West Laurens 49, Perry 48

Wilkinson County 34, Twiggs County 31

Boys

Baldwin 63, Westside 52
The Seminoles eyed the upset with a 20-5 first-quarter lead and halftime advantage, but top-10 Baldwin regrouped and held them off. Joshua Harden led Westside with 22 points. The Braves improved to 20-2/11-0.

Bleckley County 51, Dublin 48

Brentwood 55, Piedmont 40

Central 74 ACE 50

Crawford County 53, Lamar County 51

Dodge County 75, Jeff Davis 45
Jaedon McClendon swished 7 3-pointers en route to a 30-point night, Duke Johnson adding another 10 for the Indians (16-2/7-1).

Griffin 66, Howard 51

Hancock Central 76, Glascock County 31

Heritage 73, Westfield 36

Jasper County 58, Prince Avenue 50
Prince Avenue rallied in the third quarter to pull within one, but Jasper County closed it out in the fourth quarter.

John Milledge 79, FPD 47

Jones County 80, Ola 46
The Greyhounds were balanced, with 17 from Kaden Douglas, 16 from Jaleel Jordan, 12 from Tyler Wold, and 10 from Thomas Zacari. Jaden Stanley added 8 rebounds and 7 assists.

Lee County 67, Houston County 60
The Bears got 16 points from Josh Jackson, plus 13 from Malik Gillespie, 11 from Malachi Jackson, and 10 from Devan Robinson.

Northeast 56, Kendrick 42

Putnam County 72, Washington County 64
Landon Bonner went off for 27 points for Putnam County, Messiah Walker adding 12 and Zay Hargrove 10. Kamonta Durden led the Golden Hawks with 21 points and 8 rebounds.

Southwest 51, Spencer 49, OT

Stratford 60, Mount de Sales 49

Tattnall 63, Trinity Christian 59

Tift County 69,Veterans 65

Upson-Lee 76, Peach County 44
Marcellus Myles’ 18 points led the Knights, Carmelo Williams with 17 and Qua’Narious Walker with 11.

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M-Georgia Tech 74, North Carolina 73

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Atlanta 138, LA Lakers 122

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