Sunday's Report: HS SB; UGA/Smart-Meyer, Falcons/Penix, UGA/Tech update, Braves, Stetson Bennett; Olympics: big day for US hoops & soccer, MLB, NFL, NASCAR
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High Schools
Softball
Mary Persons 11, Bryan County 4; Mary Persons 10, Jackson 5
A 4-run first, keyed by Shelbie Lewis’ 2-run double, put Mary Persons in control in the opener. Sydney Kime had 3 hits for Mary Persons, Shelbie Lewis had 2 hits and 3 RBI. Halle Rozier added 2 hits. Madi Nichols led the way against Jackson with a 3-for-4 game, the Bulldogs taking a 6-3 lead through 3. Sara Grace Errera got her second win of the day.
Jasper County 8, Crawford County 2
Crawford County led 2-1 after 1, but the Hurricanes scored 3 in the third and kept it on. Jasper County outhit Crawford County 12-2
McIntosh 4, Crawford County 3
Northside 18, Howard 11
Kandice Cooley went off for Northside with a 5-for-6 effort with 5 RBI in a game of 10 errors. Maddi Burch had 3 hits, Alyssa Hoffmeyer, Abigail Dawson and Eurjia Burgman with 2 each. Jayla Evans, Anna Nash, and Jakeria Jackson had 2 hits each for Howard.
Peach County 13, Northside 0, 4 inn.; Peach County 11, Howard 1
The Trojans no-hit the Eagles in the first inning, and needed only 5 hits, thanks in part to 5 Northside errors. Peach County ended the second game early with 7 runs in the bottom of the fourth, led by 2-hit games from Gracie Martink, Alyssa Crozier, Alyssa Smith, Akira Everett, and Teleyah Marable.
Piedmont 5, Westfield 2
After a 2-2 first inning, Piedmont pulled ahead with 1 in the third and 2 in the fourth, aided along the way by 3 Westfield errors. Teagan Hinson and Marissa Holder each had 2 hits for Piedmont. Chloe Hill, Riley Nelson, and Lauren Davidson had 2 hits each for Westfield.
Tattnall 8, Walnut Grove 4; Tattnall 14, George Walton 6
Sophie Hicks was solid in the circle with 10 strikeouts against Walnut Grove, Molly Kemp stroking three hits, including a double and triple, for Tattnall which sealed it with 6 in the sixth. Gradie Appling’s 3-hit game led Tattnall in the nightcap, including a homer in the first. Anna Still added 3 hits and 3 RBI for the Trojans, who had a 17-6 hits advantage.
Westfield 14, Union Grove 9
Cara Raines had a game, driving in 7 runs on 3 hits. The Hornets survived 7 errors, but Union Grove had 5.
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Around/About Central Georgia
Around/About Georgia
Column-Smart more like Meyer than Saban
Recapping Penix Jr.'s preseason debut in Falcons vs. Dolphins matchup
Running back Washington Jr. trusting himself more in second training camp
Bobo breaks down where Beck is
Olson homers twice, drives in 6 as Braves snap 6-game losing streak with 11-8 win over Rockies
It's prove-it time for Bennett (UGA) in preseason start against Dallas
Olympics/Olympic sports
Curry’s late barrage seals another Olympic men’s basketball title, as US beats France
USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer
Ko finally gets her Olympic gold. It puts her into the LPGA Hall of Fame
American relay teams win 2 golds in the last events of a dominant Olympic track meet for the US
Ko finally gets her Olympic gold. It puts her into the LPGA Hall of Fame
Chiles could lose her bronze medal from the Olympic floor finals. What happened?
Three German open water swimmers fall ill after Olympic races in the Seine River
Benjamin of US holds off Tebogo of Botswana to win men's 4x400 relay
Day 15: US wins gold in men’s basketball and women’s soccer, adds 3 golds in track
US women on cusp of record 8th consecutive gold medal in basketball with only France standing in way
Baseball/MLB
Swanson gets 2 hits after wife wins gold, Amaya delivers 2-run single as Cubs beat White Sox
Diamondbacks rout Phillies 11-1, but Marte and Gallen leave early
Tena’s walk-off single in Washington debut sends Nationals past Angels
Lux knocks in 3 as Dodgers get past Paul Skenes and Pirates
Opinion
Call me crazy, but here are 10 predictions for the upcoming college football and NFL seasons
Football/NFL/USFL
Kickers tackling? You'll see them forced to try under new NFL kickoff rules.
Love throws long TD pass on Green Bay’s 3rd play, Packers down Browns
Vikings’ McCarthy throws interception, 2 TDs in preseason debut for 24-23 win over Raiders
Rookie QB Spencer Rattler leads winning drive in 4th quarter, the Saints top the Cardinals
Burrow throws a TD pass in his first game since wrist surgery, but Bucs beat Bengals
Howell directs 2 scoring drives as Seahawks beat Chargers 16-3 to spoil Jim Harbaugh’s debut
Levis leads two TD drives to help Titans beat 49ers 17-13 in teams’ preseason opener
It's prove-it time for Bennett (UGA) in preseason start against Dallas
Auto Racing
Busy Break: Daniel Suárez got married, raced in Brazil — and now has a new contract with Trackhouse
Hamlin begins his bid for a sweep at Richmond by winning the pole in qualifying
Scoreboards