Sunday's Report: Bacon, Geter retires, Mayhem's Cameron leaving, Mercer, Georgia; Braves, Hawks, United; MLB, WNBA, NBA, NASCAR, golf, NFL, Olympics, soccer
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Boone 9, Macon 8, 11 inn.
Twice, Macon was teased.
The Bacon took a 6-4 lead in the top of the ninth, only for Boone to score twice and tie it. Then Macon scored twice in the top of the 11th, Boone answering again with 3 in the bottom half.
Macon visits Forest City on Sunday, then hosts Florence on Tuesday.
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Atlanta 2, Pittsburgh 1, 10 inn.
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Honor Roll
Mercer puts more than 250 on SoCon academic list
Georgia College has 141 on PBC Presidential Honor Roll
Around/About Central Georgia
Geter retires as Wilkinson County superintendent
For the first time since the 1999, Wilkinson County’s school system won’t have Aaron Geter on the payroll.
Wilkinson County Schools posted on its Facebook page Saturday night pictures of a celebration with Geter.
“As the final days of the 2023-2024 academic year come to a close, it's time to salute our fearless leader, Dr. Aaron Geter.
“Earlier this month, we had a Claws for a Celebration, honoring Dr. Geter's retirement. He's dedicated 27 years of his life to Wilkinson County and over 30 years to the noble cause of public education.”
The post included nearly 50 pictures of a celebration.
The school posted on May 16 the appointment of Dr. Angela S. James as his successor.
A look at board meeting agendas and meetings dating back to March gives no indication as to when Geter announced his retirement, nor did any Facebook posts by the system or Wilkinson County High.
Geter was boys head basketball coach at Wilkinson County from 1998-99 to 2017-18, when he quietly resigned from that position, only a few months after winning the program’s 10th GHSA state championship.
The Warriors won titles in both Class A and AA, and went through a flurry of trophy ceremonies with six from 2011-18.
Geter’s coaching career at Wilkinson County coincided with a long career in administration, as the high school principal and then county superintendent.
With the wins – he went 553-72 overall - came allegations of recruiting players to the county just for basketball, and he was subject to a number of investigations during his administrative career. He was reprimanded by the state’s Professional Standards Commission in 2015.
Geter graduated from Mercer in 1987 after a stellar career that led to his induction into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2013. He is also in the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, part of its first class last March.
Interim head coach Cameron leaving Macon Mayhem
For the first time since 2017, Caleb Cameron won’t be around the Macon Mayhem.
He announced on social media Saturday night that he was leaving the organization after seven years, as a player, front-office employee, and coach.
Cameron took over as interim coach when new Mayhem owner and CEO Chuck Norris announced the firing of Nick Niedert in March, on the same day new ownership of the team was announced.
“I leave you today knowing that there are some amazing and big things on the horizon. This new ownership group has some amazing ideas that I cannot wait for you to see in action.
“Know that I am not far and will always support th is team as much as possible. I will see you in October as the biggest Mayhem fan there is.”
Cameron is the only former Mayhem player to have his number retired, after five season with the team record for number of games played.
The Mayhem finished 15-34-3-4, good for ninth in the 10-team league.
Around/About Georgia
Duvall delivers walk-off single in 10th as Braves overcome strong start by Skenes
Column: Draft's done. Now the real Hawks' summer begins.
Atlanta lets Bey become unrestricted free agent
Thiaré' steals ball from goalkeeper, hits game-winner for Atlanta United
Basketball/NBA
George reportedly declines option, eliminating Warriors' cleanest path to acquiring him
Canadian Olympic basketball GM: Warriors blocking Wiggins from playing in Paris
Westbrook will return to Clippers after exercising contract option
James opts out of his contract with eye on re-signing with Lakers
Klay's time as a Warrior likely over; where will he go?
NBA free agent tracker: The top 40 players on the market
NBA free agency: Tracker, live updates, trades as players, teams make key decisions
WNBA
Clark hasn't saved the Indiana Fever. Team has 'a lot of growing up to do.'
Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray rally Aces past Mystics 88-77 for fourth straight victory
Baseball/MLB
Royals put Bo in team Hall of Fame
Florida woman sees her dad's Negro League stats enter mainstream
Mets honor Willie Mays and Jerry Grote with new uniform patches
Bregman delivers big hit in 8th as surging Astros rally from 5 runs down to beat Mets
Auto Racing
Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola
‘Melon Man’ Ross Chastain hopes to rekindle NASCAR magic at Nashville Superspeedway
Nemechek’s 2nd Xfinity win gives Joe Gibbs Racing 5th victory with 4 drivers
F1 leader Verstappen dominates qualifying to take pole position for Austrian GP
Golf
Bhatia and Rai share lead for 2nd straight day at Rocket Mortgage Classic
American duo of Ewing and Kupcho take lead into final round of Dow Championship
Tennis
Russian tennis players Khachanov, Samsonova decline Paris Olympics invites. Medvedev status unclear
Djokovic says his knee feels good and he wants to ‘go for the title’ at Wimbledon
Hockey
Utah Hockey Club makes NHL draft splashes by trading for Sergachev and Marino
Football/NFL/USFL
Cobb thanks firefighters for saving his family from a house fire
Ex-No. 1 pick Russell fired as coach, faces lawsuit
Star WR Aiyuk 'for sure' wants to stay with 49ers
New Orleans Saints are stuck in boring mediocrity
Not only is C.J. Stroud's rookie success sustainable, his path for improvement is clear
Olympic sports
Richardson finishes 4th, won’t have spot in 200 meters at Olympics
Canadian Olympic basketball GM: Warriors blocking Wiggins from playing in Paris
Russian tennis players Khachanov, Samsonova decline Paris Olympics invites. Medvedev status unclear
Lyles wins 200 meters to keep hope of Olympic sprint double alive for Paris
Soccer
US scenarios to advance past the first round at Copa America
USMNT denounces racist comments after brutal Copa America loss to Panama
Another embarrassment for a proud soccer-nation: Italy’s title defense limps away at Euro 2024
Germany beats Denmark to advance to Euro 2024 quarters after storm stops play
Goalkeeper Earps to leave Man United in another big departure for club’s women’s team
Martínez scores twice and Argentina playing without Messi beats Peru to end group play
Boxing/UFC/MMA
Pereira retains belt with head-kick KO of Prochazka
Around the nation/world
Bardet wins hot and hilly opening Tour de France stage in Italy while Cavendish struggles
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