The Metter girls’ golf team won the state championship on Monday at the Gold Club Resort in Dawsonville, Ga.
The Lady Tigers shot a 169, beating out Dawson (177), Pierce County (181) and Wesleyan (181). Senior Tess Fordham won the individual title, shooting a 78.
Alex Hendricks shot a 91, good enough for fifth place. Freshman Macie Franklin shot a 130.
BA beats MDS, advances to playoffs
PORT WENTWORTH — Bulloch Academy sophomore Taylor Burke struck out 16 batters as the Gators beat Memorial Day School 6-2 in a crucial GISA Region 2-AA contest Monday.
With the win, Bulloch (10-9 overall, 3-5 in region play) clinched the fourth seed in the region and advances to the first round of the GISA Class AA state playoffs.
The Gators travel to Monticello Friday for a three-game series with Piedmont Academy, the top-seeded team in Region 1-AA. Game one is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday with Game Two at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Game three, if necessary, will be held immediately following.
Against Memorial, the Gators held the Matadors scoreless through five innings. BA senior Drew Cheshire blasted a two-run home run in the fifth inning and freshman Win Lee went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Burke went the distance for BA and allowed only three hits.
Region 3-AA baseball honors
The 2008 All-Region baseball team was named from 3-AA on Tuesday.
Southeast Bulloch’s Casey Woodrum (catcher), Tony Raymond (outfield) and David McCarthy (pitcher) were named to the first team. Jeremy Rosier (first base), Garrett Bates (catcher) and Walker Stuart made the squad from Screven County. Metter’s Johnathan Cobb was named also.
Honorable mentions included: Matt Conner, Cory Ward and Dustin Stall (Southeast Bulloch); Cameron Haydon and Jack Frankhouser (Screven County); Will Trapnell (Metter).
Gerald Barnes of Westside was named Coach of the Year, while his outfielder Sanders Cummings was named Player of the Year and his pitcher Chandler Hall was named Pitcher of the Year.
SHS doubleheader
Statesboro will host Bainbridge on Friday for the first round of the GHSA state baseball playoffs.
The doubleheader will start at 4 p.m. at Mill Creek and all tickets are $7 as mandated by the GHSA. The two teams will play Saturday at 1 p.m.
BA girls beat RTCA
Bulloch Academy sophomore Kaitlyn Ellis and eighth grader Haley Burke scored two goals each to lead the Lady Gators over Robert Toombs Christian Academy 6-0 in GISA girls’ soccer action Tuesday.
Ellis celebrated her 17th birthday with the first goal of the game as the Lady Gators attacked the RTCA net hard from the opening whistle. Ellis also scored in the second 40 minutes.
Senior Kate Martin added the team’s second goal while Burke pumped in two quick ones midway through the first 40 minutes for a 4-0 lead. Senior Laura Wells punched in the final goal of the half for a 5-0 lead at intermission.
Martin, Wells and fellow seniors Abi Foy and Chelsea Williams, along with their parents, were honored at halftime of the Lady Gators’ final home match.
In earlier junior varsity action, Annsley Lomax scored two goals to lead the Lady Gators to a 4-2 win over RTCA. Other goals were scored by Maurine Martin and Allison Anderson.
Both squads travel to Hinesville today for their final regular-season matches. Bulloch battles region foe First Presbyterian of Hinesville at the James Brown Complex. First kick is slated for 4 p.m. for the junior varsity girls and 5:30 p.m. for the varsity girls.
Lee Hill hoops camp
Statesboro boys’ basketball coach Lee Hill will hold a his summer basketball camp, starting May 26 and running through May 30.
Rising 2nd through 5th graders will practice from 8-11 a.m., while rising 6th through 9th graders will go from 1-4 p.m.
The registration fee is $80. Contact Statesboro High for more information.
BA basketball camp
Bulloch Academy head basketball coach Chandler Dennard invites local and area boys and girls going into grades 2-5 to sign up for the 2008 Gator Basketball summer camp.
The annual camp, conducted by coach Dennard and his staff, runs from May 27-30 from 9 a.m.-noon. This opportunity will provide campers with basic basketball fundamentals of passing, dribbling, shooting and teamwork in a manner that is both instructional and fun.
Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, tennis shoes and bring their enthusiasm and a positive attitude. All participants will receive a camp t-shirt and opportunities to win awards in various skill-level competitions.
The cost of the camp is $85. To sign up or for more information, contact coach Dennard at 764-0703 or the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.
SEB hoops camp
The Southeast Bulloch Youth Boys and Girls basketball camp for rising 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be held June 2-5. The camp starts daily at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 12:30 p.m. The Camp cost is $40. For further information about registration call John Page at 823-9378. The camp is held at SEB High School.
BA Cheerleading Camp
Bulloch Academy cheerleading coaches Kem Dennard and Kim Burnette invite local and area girls going into grades K5-fifth to sign up for the 2008 Gator Cheerleading Camp.
The annual camp, conducted by coach Dennard, coach Burnette and members of BA’s GISA Class AA state champion competition cheerleading squad, will be held June 9-12 from 9 a.m.-noon. This opportunity gives young cheerleaders the chance to learn cheers, chants, dances and much more during the fun-filled week.
Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, tennis shoes and bring their cheerleading spirit. All participants will receive a camp t-shirt.
The cost of the camp is $75, if paid by May 16, and $85 if paid after May 16. To sign up or for more information, contact coach Burnette at 764-6297 or the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.
FUNdamental football camp
Bulloch Academy assistant head football coach Ronnie Hodges invites local and area boys and girls going into grades 2-5 to sign up for the 2008 Gator FUNdamental football day camp.
The annual camp, conducted by coach Hodges and several present and past BA football players, runs from June 16-19 from 9 a.m. to noon. This instructional opportunity will provide campers with basic football fundamentals in a relaxed, fun-filled environment.
Your child will participate in groups of his/her own age and ability levels. Coach Hodges anticipates several special guests during the event. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt and opportunities to win awards in various skill-level competitions.
The cost of the camp is $75, if paid by June 1, and $85, if paid after June 1. Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, a pair of loose and comfortable cleats and bring their own water bottle.
To sign up or for more information, contact coach Hodges at 764-0718 or 587-5070 or the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.
BA Wrestling Camp
Bulloch Academy head wrestling coach Andy Tomlin and assistant coach Travers Xanthos invite local and area boys, aged seven to 14, to sign up for the 2008 Gator wrestling day camp.
The first-ever wrestling camp, conducted by coach Tomlin, coach Travers and several present and past BA wrestlers, runs from July 7-10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Tomlin and Travers are former Team Georgia wrestlers with NHSCA All-American honors. This instructional opportunity will provide campers with basic wrestling fundamentals in a positive and fun atmosphere. Wrestling, according to Tomlin, helps improve strength, cardio fitness, quickness, motivation, self confidence and motivation.
Campers will receive a camp t-shirt, a daily light snack and a certificate of completion of the camp.
The cost of the camp is $65, if paid by May 22, and $70, if paid after June 1. Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, tennis shoes and a positive attitude.
To sign up or for more information, contact the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.
The Lady Tigers shot a 169, beating out Dawson (177), Pierce County (181) and Wesleyan (181). Senior Tess Fordham won the individual title, shooting a 78.
Alex Hendricks shot a 91, good enough for fifth place. Freshman Macie Franklin shot a 130.
BA beats MDS, advances to playoffs
PORT WENTWORTH — Bulloch Academy sophomore Taylor Burke struck out 16 batters as the Gators beat Memorial Day School 6-2 in a crucial GISA Region 2-AA contest Monday.
With the win, Bulloch (10-9 overall, 3-5 in region play) clinched the fourth seed in the region and advances to the first round of the GISA Class AA state playoffs.
The Gators travel to Monticello Friday for a three-game series with Piedmont Academy, the top-seeded team in Region 1-AA. Game one is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday with Game Two at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Game three, if necessary, will be held immediately following.
Against Memorial, the Gators held the Matadors scoreless through five innings. BA senior Drew Cheshire blasted a two-run home run in the fifth inning and freshman Win Lee went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Burke went the distance for BA and allowed only three hits.
Region 3-AA baseball honors
The 2008 All-Region baseball team was named from 3-AA on Tuesday.
Southeast Bulloch’s Casey Woodrum (catcher), Tony Raymond (outfield) and David McCarthy (pitcher) were named to the first team. Jeremy Rosier (first base), Garrett Bates (catcher) and Walker Stuart made the squad from Screven County. Metter’s Johnathan Cobb was named also.
Honorable mentions included: Matt Conner, Cory Ward and Dustin Stall (Southeast Bulloch); Cameron Haydon and Jack Frankhouser (Screven County); Will Trapnell (Metter).
Gerald Barnes of Westside was named Coach of the Year, while his outfielder Sanders Cummings was named Player of the Year and his pitcher Chandler Hall was named Pitcher of the Year.
SHS doubleheader
Statesboro will host Bainbridge on Friday for the first round of the GHSA state baseball playoffs.
The doubleheader will start at 4 p.m. at Mill Creek and all tickets are $7 as mandated by the GHSA. The two teams will play Saturday at 1 p.m.
BA girls beat RTCA
Bulloch Academy sophomore Kaitlyn Ellis and eighth grader Haley Burke scored two goals each to lead the Lady Gators over Robert Toombs Christian Academy 6-0 in GISA girls’ soccer action Tuesday.
Ellis celebrated her 17th birthday with the first goal of the game as the Lady Gators attacked the RTCA net hard from the opening whistle. Ellis also scored in the second 40 minutes.
Senior Kate Martin added the team’s second goal while Burke pumped in two quick ones midway through the first 40 minutes for a 4-0 lead. Senior Laura Wells punched in the final goal of the half for a 5-0 lead at intermission.
Martin, Wells and fellow seniors Abi Foy and Chelsea Williams, along with their parents, were honored at halftime of the Lady Gators’ final home match.
In earlier junior varsity action, Annsley Lomax scored two goals to lead the Lady Gators to a 4-2 win over RTCA. Other goals were scored by Maurine Martin and Allison Anderson.
Both squads travel to Hinesville today for their final regular-season matches. Bulloch battles region foe First Presbyterian of Hinesville at the James Brown Complex. First kick is slated for 4 p.m. for the junior varsity girls and 5:30 p.m. for the varsity girls.
Lee Hill hoops camp
Statesboro boys’ basketball coach Lee Hill will hold a his summer basketball camp, starting May 26 and running through May 30.
Rising 2nd through 5th graders will practice from 8-11 a.m., while rising 6th through 9th graders will go from 1-4 p.m.
The registration fee is $80. Contact Statesboro High for more information.
BA basketball camp
Bulloch Academy head basketball coach Chandler Dennard invites local and area boys and girls going into grades 2-5 to sign up for the 2008 Gator Basketball summer camp.
The annual camp, conducted by coach Dennard and his staff, runs from May 27-30 from 9 a.m.-noon. This opportunity will provide campers with basic basketball fundamentals of passing, dribbling, shooting and teamwork in a manner that is both instructional and fun.
Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, tennis shoes and bring their enthusiasm and a positive attitude. All participants will receive a camp t-shirt and opportunities to win awards in various skill-level competitions.
The cost of the camp is $85. To sign up or for more information, contact coach Dennard at 764-0703 or the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.
SEB hoops camp
The Southeast Bulloch Youth Boys and Girls basketball camp for rising 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be held June 2-5. The camp starts daily at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 12:30 p.m. The Camp cost is $40. For further information about registration call John Page at 823-9378. The camp is held at SEB High School.
BA Cheerleading Camp
Bulloch Academy cheerleading coaches Kem Dennard and Kim Burnette invite local and area girls going into grades K5-fifth to sign up for the 2008 Gator Cheerleading Camp.
The annual camp, conducted by coach Dennard, coach Burnette and members of BA’s GISA Class AA state champion competition cheerleading squad, will be held June 9-12 from 9 a.m.-noon. This opportunity gives young cheerleaders the chance to learn cheers, chants, dances and much more during the fun-filled week.
Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, tennis shoes and bring their cheerleading spirit. All participants will receive a camp t-shirt.
The cost of the camp is $75, if paid by May 16, and $85 if paid after May 16. To sign up or for more information, contact coach Burnette at 764-6297 or the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.
FUNdamental football camp
Bulloch Academy assistant head football coach Ronnie Hodges invites local and area boys and girls going into grades 2-5 to sign up for the 2008 Gator FUNdamental football day camp.
The annual camp, conducted by coach Hodges and several present and past BA football players, runs from June 16-19 from 9 a.m. to noon. This instructional opportunity will provide campers with basic football fundamentals in a relaxed, fun-filled environment.
Your child will participate in groups of his/her own age and ability levels. Coach Hodges anticipates several special guests during the event. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt and opportunities to win awards in various skill-level competitions.
The cost of the camp is $75, if paid by June 1, and $85, if paid after June 1. Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, a pair of loose and comfortable cleats and bring their own water bottle.
To sign up or for more information, contact coach Hodges at 764-0718 or 587-5070 or the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.
BA Wrestling Camp
Bulloch Academy head wrestling coach Andy Tomlin and assistant coach Travers Xanthos invite local and area boys, aged seven to 14, to sign up for the 2008 Gator wrestling day camp.
The first-ever wrestling camp, conducted by coach Tomlin, coach Travers and several present and past BA wrestlers, runs from July 7-10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Tomlin and Travers are former Team Georgia wrestlers with NHSCA All-American honors. This instructional opportunity will provide campers with basic wrestling fundamentals in a positive and fun atmosphere. Wrestling, according to Tomlin, helps improve strength, cardio fitness, quickness, motivation, self confidence and motivation.
Campers will receive a camp t-shirt, a daily light snack and a certificate of completion of the camp.
The cost of the camp is $65, if paid by May 22, and $70, if paid after June 1. Campers need to wear shorts, a t-shirt, tennis shoes and a positive attitude.
To sign up or for more information, contact the school’s athletic department at 764-0715.
