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After two decades with the Wildcats, Valdosta High School head baseball coach Bart Shuman is retiring. The school has hired current Tiftarea Academy head coach Brad Porter to take over the program.

After Albany High closed immediately earlier this month, it left the Indians' Region 1-AA counterparts scrambling to fill their 2017 football schedules. Thomasville High School has gotten their slate together after turning to an out-of-state program.

On Monday, the Golden Rams' track and field star Cervantes Jackson added some more hardware.

After 13 seasons as the Thomas County Central head baseball coach, Chad Parkerson is making the move down US-84.

If Shelton Felton were still the head coach, Crisp County probably enters the 2017 season as the Class AAA title favorites. But interim head coach Brad Harber says don't count the Cougars out just yet.

For the second time in as many seasons, the Andrew College baseball program can claim an NJCAA Division I Gold Glove winner.

There's no replacement for a father's impact. And as a budding powerlifter recently learned, it can be felt long past they leave this earth.

The Firebirds failed to pick up the victory in what turned out to be John Harris' final indoor football game.

The Americus-Sumter boy's basketball team had a disappointing end to their postseason. They're now taking the first steps to redemption.

In the Master's, everyone is chasing the green jacket. But in the US Finals Cheer competition it's a race for the coveted white jackets.

The Georgia Firebirds (2-8) came out hot Saturday night at home, but didn't have enough gas in the tank to sank the No. 2 team in the National Arena League.

The 24th Annual Strokes for Scholarship golf tourney was a success yet again.

After a year in Atlanta, a former WALB Student athlete of the week is making his return to the good life city.

Head coach Michael Moore calls it his "One stop shop," but Friday marked the open of the officially titled ASU summer basketball camp.

After 3 successful seasons, Deerfield-Windsor baseball is on the coaching search yet again.

On an obscure, and often untended field in the outskirts of Douglas Georgia, a football team unites under two causes, and neither has much to do with the pigskin.

The Challenger League is dreaming big and is inviting the community to join them.

The Deerfield-Windsor baseball team is one step closer to a third straight GISA Class-AAA state championship.

It's much easier to do in the shot put than perhaps the long jump, but winning a state title with a broken toe is no small feat.

May 7th, 2017 took on the moniker of Grover Stewart Day in Camilla.

On their way out of Moultrie, Tyrese King and Da'Nas Andrews received high Praise from head coach Andy Harden.

A former Albany state basketball player and coach is helping alleviate fears or insecurities in girl's basketball.

The Georgia Firebirds were locked into a defensive struggle leading 9-7 at halftime, but unlocked its offense with a quarterback swap leading to a 35-32 victory over the Dayton Wolfpack.

The Firemen took down the policemen in the Guns N' Hoses basketball game Saturday afternoon.

Lea Henry won't be a stranger to many in the sports community here in Dougherty County. As she takes over the job running the DCSS athletic department, Henry says she's looking forward to her new gig.

Several south Georgia high school baseball players are selected on the final day of the MLB Draft, but will stick to their college commitments.

This Friday is exactly two months from the opening week of the high school football season. In Thomasville, the Bulldogs plan to be playing this new year on brand new turf.

Former Crisp County star Taylor Walls didn't have to wait long on Day 2 of the MLB Draft to hear his name called.

It should come as no surprise some of the best high school football talent anywhere comes from south Georgia. As you might expect, nothing has changed on that front in 2017.

The first season in the National Arena League has not gone as intended for the Georgia Firebirds, but the team hopes they can still close out strong.

The Albany State men's athletic programs were the SIAC's best in 2016-2017.

The news of Albany High School's immediate closing was stunning Tuesday morning, and the decision is still sinking in with many of the school's student athletes.

Georgia Southwestern has hired Nicki Levering as the Hurricanes' new head softball coach.

South Georgia will always have a connection over at Auburn University, and one of the main reasons for that connection is Cleve Wester. The Southwest Georgia Auburn Club spent their day on the golf course to honor the late, great Tiger.

A couple dozen youngsters got a chance to work on their game in Americus this week at the annual Georgia Southwestern Hurricane camp.

Lee County will aim for the school's first state baseball title this week when they take on #1 Pope in Rome.

Albany State's Cervantes Jackson was at it again Saturday. The Golden Rams track and field star is the first person in program history to win two national championships after claiming the Division II high jump title.

Albany High School's Darryl Bryant will stay in the Good Life City to begin his college basketball career.

Albany State's Cervantes Jackson earns the first track and field national title for the Golden Rams since 2009.

The Schley County Wildcats answered all the questions Thursday, dominating Gordon Lee to win the program's second state title in three seasons.

Lee County head coach Brandon Brock is concerned the GHSA opened Pandora's Box with their ruling in favor of Johns Creek's appeal.

The Terrell Academy Eagles win two games Monday to advance to the GISA Class AA state championship.

Deerfield-Windsor is turning to Frederica Academy head coach Chris Chaffinch to lead the Knights' baseball program.

Instead of the state championship, the Lee County Trojans are now preparing for Game 3 of the state semifinals.

Bainbridge All-American running back Dameon Pierce announces on Twitter he is re-opening his recruitment after decommitting from Alabama.

After a devastating knee injury almost cost KeJon DeBerry his leg, the former Cook Hornet battled his way back.

The GHSA denied Johns Creek appeal, but the Gladiators have one more chance to change the minds of the GHSA Board of Trustees.

Schley County jumps on Telfair County early to earn a sweep over the Trojans. The Wildcats are headed back to the state championship series for the second time in three years.

The Valdosta State Blazers know the road ahead of them will be tough, but they're just happy to be involved.

The final four high school baseball teams remaining in south Georgia prepare for the GHSA and GISA Final Four this week.

If you've been to the state track meet in Albany over the past 35 years, odds are you've heard Glen Phelps making public address announcements. And if you hear him, he's hard to forget.

After splitting Friday's NCAA Regional games, Valdosta State will need to win two games on Saturday to keep their season alive.

For the first time in 37 years, male student-athletes are competing in the GHSA Track and Field Championships at Albany's Hugh Mills Stadium. Two of those young men wasted little christening their first visit for a track meet with some gold.

While this week is always an exciting one for longtime Dougherty County athletic director Johnny Seabrooks, this year's GHSA Track & Field Championship is also a little bittersweet.

Valdosta standout Zakoby McClain is one step closer to playing in a prestigious national all-star game next January.

Both Lee County's girls and the Thomasville boys were shut out on the road in the state semifinals.

Several south Georgia baseball teams are left in the running for state championships this week. GHSA and GISA teams will play for spots in the final four this week, and a few of those Elite Eight series will be played in south Georgia.

The seasons for the Valdosta and Berrien baseball teams come down to one final game on the road.

After over two decades leading the Night Hawks baseball program, Mike Lee is stepping down. Assistant coach and former Night Hawk player Randy Adams will take over as head coach.

Pelham star guard Mahogany Brown signed her letter of intent with Albany Tech this afternoon.

New Albany State head football coach Gabe Giardina is bringing a fellow Charleston Southern assistant to the Good Life City. Sources tell WALB the Golden Rams will name Bucs' running backs coach Newland Isaac the new ASU offensive coordinator.

Albany State slugger Malea Maye left little doubt during the year she deserved the conference player of the year award.

There's always one place you can go to refresh and recharge the batteries: home. Georgia Southern head coach Tyson Summers got a chance to do just that Wednesday night, returning to his hometown of Tifton to speak to Eagle fans and alumni.

The state baseball playoffs continue this week in the public school ranks, and that includes several series featuring south Georgia teams.

Albany State started the baseball season 1-14 through their first 15 games. A few months later, they're the SIAC East champions.

Albany State defensive lineman Grover Stewart was selected with the 144th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Scores from the first round of the GHSA state baseball playoffs on Friday, April 28

Friday's boys' first round state soccer playoff scores for Friday, April 28, 2017

After winning a region title, the Worth County Rams are set for a first round state playoff matchup Friday.