Central Georgia Sports ReportApril 24, 2025Comment

Thursday's Report: GHSA playoffs, Dublin hoops, Jake Fromm, FPD/GIAA tennis, Houston County signings; Falcons, Braves, Hawks; NNFL/draft, NBA, MLB, golf, NCAA suit, WNBA, colleges

Central Georgia Sports ReportApril 24, 2025Comment

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High Schools

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GHSA playoffs

Class 5A
Houston County 6, Apalachee 0; Houston County 11, Apalachee 0
The 23-3 Bears reach the Sweet 16 for the ninth straight year.
Loganville 7, Veterans 2
Weather pushed Game 2 to 1 p.m. Thursday.

Class 4A
Flowery Branch 7, Jones County 1
Weather pushed Game 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday.
Class A/Division II
Crawford County 15, Manchester 0; Crawford County 19, Manchester 0

Drew Hammock went 5 for 7 with 8 RBI, 3 homers, and 2 doubles.
Hawkinsville 9, Screven County 3; Screven County 7, Hawkinsville 4
Game 3 is Thursday at 5 p.m.
Trion 2, Taylor County 0
Weather pushed Game 2 to 2 p.m. Thursday.

GIAA regular season

FPD 11, Gatewood 7

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GHSA playoffs

Class 5A G: Loganville 6, Veterans 0
Class 5A B: Veterans 4, Loganville 0
Class 4A G:Druid Hills 5, Perry 2
Class 4A B: Druid Hills 2, Perry 0
Class A/Division I B: GMC Prep 10, Manchester 0
Class A/Division II B: Dooly County 4, Crawford County 1

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GHSA playoffs
Class 5A G: Loganville 3, Houston County 0
Class 4A G: Marist 4, Warner Robins 0
Class 3A G: Oconee County 3, Peach County 0
Class 3A B: Lumpkin County 4, Mary Persons 0
Class A/Division I: Bleckley County 3, Washington County 0; Bacon County 3, East Laurens 0; Jeff Davis 4, Jasper County 0; Seminole County 3, Wilkinson County 0
Class A/Division II B: Rabun County 5, Jasper County 0; Social Circle 3, Dodge County 0; ACE Charter 3, Heard County 0

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Mercer 4, Florida A&M 2

Pro

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Atlanta 4, St. Louis 1

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Alumni Update

Houston County, UGA grad Fromm released by Detroit

Around/About Central Georgia

Dublin promotes Dodge County alum as new girls basketball coach

Michelle Mitchell had good timing.

A year after joining the Dublin staff of then-new head coach Monte Killins, Mitchell has been promoted to take over the program.

Dublin finished 9-17 in Killins lone season, with six losses by 10 points or less.

The 2008 Dodge County grad earned all-state honors under legendary head coach Dick Kelly.

She racked up junior college All-America honors at Darton State, went to Troy for academics and not basketball, but transferred to Division II Columbus State, where she was a two-time All-American after setting the program mark for scoring average, among other records, and joined the CSU Hall of Fame in 2022.

More, from Dublin City Schools:

“A native of Eastman, Georgia, Mitchell’s basketball journey began at Dodge County High School, where she earned MVP and Player of the Year honors and led her team to a region championship in 2008. She continued her athletic career at Darton State College, achieving All-American status and being named Region XVII Player of the Year.

“Mitchell then transferred to Columbus State University, where she became the all-time leading scorer for the Lady Cougars and the only two-time All-American in the program’s history. Her tenure included leading the team to consecutive Peach Belt Conference regular-season and tournament championships during the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons.

“After her collegiate success, Mitchell played professionally overseas from 2016 to 2019, gaining valuable international experience. She returned to Columbus State as a graduate assistant for 2022–23 season. Her coaching career also includes positions at Lakeside High School and Mitchell County High School … .

“Mitchell holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Columbus State University, as well as an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Darton College.”

FPD leads area GIAA individual state tennis competitors take GIAA titles

As expected, more than one GIAA state tennis title has a home in Central Georgia.

FPD took both doubles titles in Class AAAA in the two-day tournament that ended Tuesday in Macon.

Central Georgia’s state finalists:

4A girls doubles champion: Eve Scott and Averi Jones, FPD

4A boys doubles champion: Ethan Lashley and Jonathan Scott, FPD

4A boys singles runner-up: Yash Panse, Stratford

AA girls doubles runner-up: Carrie Wright and Taylor Lindsey, Brentwood

AA boys doubles runner-up: Jones Sheppard and Zach Denton, Brentwood.

As of after midnight Thursday morning, the GIAA had yet to update on its website the AAAA girls singles semifinals, which included FPD’s Katelynn Jackson.

BSB-Mercer snags close win

Signings

Houston County celebrated signings this week: Jaheem Wright and Harrison Bird for men’s soccer at GMC JC, and Kendall Jackson for baseball at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

Around/About Georgia

Falcons GM Fontenot says he was not surprised QB Kirk Cousins reported for offseason program

Fontenot on medical, character evaluations before draft: 'We take it very seriously'

White’s 3-run homer in 8th inning lifts Braves to 4-1 win over Cardinals

White's game-winning HR fulfills childhood dreams: 'Going to struggle to sleep tonight'

Sugiura: After Hawks dump GM Landry Fields, we ask again: What are they doing?

NBA

Brown scores 36 as Celtics beat Magic without Jayson Tatum

Mitchell scores 30 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat to take 2-0 lead

Green makes eight 3s with 38 points to help Rockets even series

Lillard returns from month-long absence, has mixed results in Bucks loss

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against NBA player Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game