Wednesday’s Report: HS scores; Dream/Griner, Hawks, UGA, Tech hoops, Falcons, Braves; NFL: playoffs/moves, college 🏈, college🏀, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, tennis, golf, soccer
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High Schools
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Baldwin 81, Hephzibah 24
Janaye Walker’s 18/15 points/rebounds double-double helped the Bravettes cruise. Kassidy Neal added 17 points and Surk Clark 14 points and 6 boards.
Bleckley County 56, Northeast 50
Brentwood 65, Central Fellowship 64
Callaway 60, Rutland 32
Central 66, Southwest 19
Covenant 45, Central Georgia Arts 26
David Emanuel 52, Twiggs 48
Dublin 55, Jefferson County 37
Dajah Taylor had a night for Dublin, with 15 points and 14 rebounds, while Briana Daniel drained 5 3-pointers for 15 points, Zoey Bell adding 13 points.
East Laurens 56, Washington County 49
Hancock Central 46, Glascock County 43
Jasper County 64, Social Circle 57
Johnson County 48, GMC Prep 17
Jones County 88, Hampton 22
Lamar County 61, Putnam County 55
Lee County 62, Houston County 30
Macon County 48, Taylor County 32
Marion County 66, Crawford County 28
Warner Robins 74, Perry 27
Westfield 43, Gatewood 34
Wilkinson County 54, Twiggs County 18
🏀🏀🏀Boys basketball🏀🏀🏀
Bleckley County 56, Northeast 50
Callaway 52, Rutland 39
Central Fellowship 62, Brentwood 55
Four Lancers hit double figures as CFCA avenged a 14-point-loss. Judson Walls scored 9 of his game-high 17 in the third quarter. Shaheem Barbosa had 16, Sirron Chambers 11, and Zaiden Nelson 10.
Central 66, Southwest 19
Jaz Johnson’s 14 points topped Central, Frances Anyakudo adding 10 points and 6 rebounds and JiKaylee Marshall 11 points and 6 steals. Cha’Miyah Montgomery had 8 rebounds and 4 steals.
Cross Creek 69, Howard 35
Dublin 52, Jefferson County 40
AJ Johnson led the Irish with 16 points and 7 rebounds, Javion Harris contributing 14.
East Laurens 68, Washington County 63
Brashod Heggs missed a double-double by a rebound to go with 22 points, and Tay Poole was a point from one with 11 rebounds.
Gatewood 84, Westfield 55
Hancock Central 100, Glascock County 22
Jasper County 54, Social Circle 40
JaMarkus Thomas put up 21 for the Purple Hurricanes.
Johnson County 59, GMC Prep 56
Lee County 64, Houston County 61
Josh Jackson put up 18 and Malik Gillespie 16 for the Bears, who fell to 18-5 and 7-1.
Mary Persons 56, Spalding 46
Northside 56, Peach County 50
Putnam County 92, Lamar County 67
Jmari Greene put up 22 points to lead Putnam County. Tamaud Woodson chipped in 18, Shamar McClendon 13 and Jeremy Banks 12.
Southwest 65, Central 60
Taylor County 52, Macon County 40
Thomas Jefferson 80, John Hancock 56
Veterans 78, Coffee 63
The Warhawks picked up their 13th win behind Aiden Sweenor’s 20 and TJ Abner’s 15, Jai’vyon Dawson chipping in 11.
Warner Robins 91, Perry 51
Jamarien Green’s 16 and DJ Strickland’s 15 led the Demons.
West Laurens 60 Harlem 43
Westside 55, Pike County 45
Joshua Harden led Westside (11-7/4-1) with 24 points, Christian Little adding 18.
Wilkinson County 67, Twiggs County 43
Pro
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Around/About Georgia
Dream move: WNBA 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner changing teams, to Atlanta
Green scores 25 and Rockets hold off Hawks for fourth straight victory
MBKB-Georgia gets back on winning track
MBKB-Notre Dame survives Georgia Tech visit
Falcons position review: Special teams full of highs and lows
With Profar signed, what's Braves' next step?
NFL: Philadelphia vs. Kansas City
Top 10 storylines, villains and The Great
Eagles believe Barkley makes them a better team for their Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs
Chiefs look to join the Shaq-Kobe Lakers, Yankees and Michael Jordan with a rare three-peat
True grit: Chiefs continue to be unbeatable in close games as they chase a Super Bowl three-peat
NFL/USFL/UFL/Football
No — repeat, no! — the NFL is not fixing games in the Chiefs' favor
Allen takes heat off Dalton Kincaid after tight end's drop on critical 4th-down play
Commanders made this Washington’s best season in decades even after getting routed in NFC title game
'Man, it just sucks': Jayden Daniels feels sting
NFL/Carousel
Carroll hopes to repeat USC and Seahawks turnarounds with the Raiders
Kingsbury is expected to return for a 2nd season as the Commanders’ offensive coordinator
Bears hire Allen as defensive coordinato
Ravens hire former Colts coach Pagano to work with their secondary
Jones says Deion Sanders was never a serious candidate for the Cowboys job
Lions agree to hire Broncos’ Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC, AP source says
College Basketball/Men
Oats clarifies Sears benching, Mississippi State status
Horizon League gives Oakland coach Kampe 1-game suspension for exchange with a ref
No. 7 Michigan St tops Minnesota, wins 13 in row for 1st time since 2018-19 Final Four season
Brea scores 18 to lead No. 12 Kentucky past No. 8 Tennessee
No. 21 Louisville beats Wake Forest for its 10th straight victory
Lowe scores 18, Austin adds 15 and 5 blocks, Pitt beats North Carolina
Mayo scores 24, hits clinching FTs as No. 11 Jayhawks rally past UCF
NBA
Fans see Spurs’ Wembanyama exceed expectations. What they don’t see is his work off the court
Nobody is running away with NBA rookie of the year race yet, which is a change from most years
College Football
Ryan Day appears on 'The Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon: 'Our guys showed resilience'
Michigan fights back against NCAA's allegations in sign-stealing saga
Knowles says Penn State was 'everything' to him in first comments after OSU exit
These FCS standouts are taking their games to the Power Five
College Football/SEC/ACC/South
Clemson schedule 2025: All dates set, including LSU, SMU, South Carolina games
Florida State 2025 schedule features Alabama, but no Belichick
College Football/Coaching carousel and moves
Ohio State safety Downs on Knowles' departure: 'It was sad to hear'
College Sports
LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne criticizes scoring system after Arkansas loss
College Sports, the changing landscape
NIL forum sees folks on both sides of issue that has split college sports
WNBA
WNBA players using the rapid pace of Unrivaled games to prepare for upcoming season
Thomas trade signals Sun’s time as a contender is likely over
Baseball/MLB
Pirates reunite with Frazier, agreeing with former All-Star 2B to a 1-year deal
Tennis
Sabalenka is a tennis superstar. Her endorsements don’t yet match up
Golf
Scheffler details his hand injury from making ravioli and is ready to get back to golf
Spieth and Scheffler return at Pebble Beach. LPGA starts a new season in Florida
Hockey
Bedard’s spectacular goal sparks Blackhawks to win over Lightning
Svechnikov scores twice as Hurricanes defeat Rangers
Soccer
Which teams are in danger heading into a pivotal week in the revamped Champions League?
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