Tuesday’s Report: Houston County/GHSA final, HoCo’s Burress; Braves/Strider, All-ACC, All-SEC; NBA, MLB, NFL, WNBA, golf, racing, NCAA world, NHL, college softball/baseball
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High Schools
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GHSA Championship
Class 5A
Newnan 3, Houston County 1; Newnan 11, Houston County 1
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GHSA Playoffs
Class A/Division II Boys
Early County 3, Taylor County 1
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Around/About Central Georgia
Upstart Newnan handles Houston County for championship
Houston County has its share of run-rule finishes and wins over the years.
The Bears don’t much know about the other side, but they got a reminder the hard way when Newnan exploded in the third and fourth innings for an 11-1 win Monday over Houston County in five innings to clinch the GHSA Class 5A state title.
Newnan won the opener 3-1.
The 11 runs in the second game was the highest total given up by Houston County since an 11-3 loss to Thomas County Central in March of 2024, followed two weeks later by a 17-2 loss to Houston of Germantown, Tenn.
Newnan sent seven men to the plate in the three-run third inning, and then more than doubled it with seven in the fourth. Six of the runs came with two outs, and were aided by a passed ball, hit batter, and two bases-loaded walks.
Houston County gave up seven runs or more in only three games this year.
The Bears tried to extend the game in the bottom of the fifth to not get mercy-ruled. Vick Gann’s two-out dribbler only a few feet in front of the plate all but stopped, barely fair, and the throw from catcher Reid Davis sailed over the head of first baseman Caden Truitt into the outfield, Gann chugging easily into third.
But Gann was called out during the play for runner’s interference, ending the game.
It was an unexpected nightcap, after Newnan won the opener 3-1, taking a 2-0 lead in the third and then keeping the Bears from rallying after it became a 3-1 game in the fourth.
Houston County stranded a runner in each of the final four innings, wasting leadoff hits in the sixth and seventh.
Isaiah Galason had a solo homer in the opener. Tyson Ganas with 2 of Houston County’s 7 hits. Kendall Jackson had half of the Bears’ 4 hits in the nightcap.
Alumni Update/Honor Roll
Another POTW selection for Houston County’s Burress
And another All-SEC selection for Burress
Around/About Georgia
Braves activate RHP Strider from the injured list, and he’s ready to go
Chipper Jones and Marquis Grissom to manage in All-Star Futures Game
Baldwin keeps raking, Braves keep winning
BSB-Hall takes ACC COTY, Burress among 7 All-ACC picks
BSB-Georgia puts four on All-SEC
NBA/Men’s Basketball
Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder, Edwards’ Timberwolves set to meet in Western Conference finals
Pacers-Knicks renew a rivalry with memorable moments involving Reggie Miller, Spike Lee and others
Nuggets need deeper bench, but bigger issue is who will lead them from the front office and sideline
Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams fined $25,000 for wearing clothing with profane language
Stevens says collective pause on tap before diving into monumental offseason
Altman knows there will be higher expectations for Cavaliers going into next season
Baseball/MLB
Mets will talk to Juan Soto about hustle after line drive off Green Monster ends up a single
White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance
Hayes: Trump gets Rose's permanent ban lifted. So, what's in it for Trump?
MLB to experiment in minors with technology challenges for checked swings
New Orioles manager Tony Mansolino’s Milwaukee memories include watching his dad get in a brawl
Lamont is back in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform 25 years after being fired as their manager
Duran has triple and double off Mets ace Senga to lead Red Sox to 3-1 victory
Hays, Lodolo lead Reds to their fifth consecutive victory, over scuffling Pirates
Football/NFL/USFL
NFL owners set to discuss tush push again, along with playoff and flag football proposals
Showing off newfound muscle, Marvin Harrison Jr. hopes to make big jump for Cardinals in Year 2
With contract extension, Derrick Henry looking for more rushing success in Baltimore
Jaguars’ Lawrence doesn’t feel ‘stuck’ in bad plays in latest offense
Eagles give Sirianni contract extension following Super Bowl win
49ers sign All-Pro LB Fred Warner to a 3-year, $63M extension
Football
USA Football selects 2025 flag football roster as NFL considers allowing players to play at Olympics
WNBA/Women’s Basketball
Clark says it was too loud to hear alleged racial comments but supports WNBA investigation
Ogwumike has double-double and Storm use first half onslaught to hold off Dallas
Golf
Scheffler’s fiery celebration at PGA Championship shows desire that burns in world’s No. 1 player
Auto Racing
Drivers say North Wilkesboro Speedway deserves Cup points race after All-Star Race success
2-time Indy 500 winner Newgarden, Team Penske teammate Power penalized for illegal part modification
Tennis
The US Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium is getting an overhaul as part of an $800 million project
Soccer
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands why some fans may not want to travel to US for Gold Cup
College Sports, the changing landscape
Power conferences working on contract to control revenue sharing, overrule state laws
Revenues declined for multiple conferences in 2024. Why was the Big 12 among them?
NHL/Hockey
Stars finally have a version of their full lineup going into 3rd consecutive West final
Panthers GM Bill Zito, in a year where he got Marchand and Jones, keeps making all the right moves
Stanley Cup playoffs: The conference finals matchups, the favorites and what to watch for
Rantanen vs. Draisaitl and McDavid is one of the matchups to watch in the NHL’s conference finals
College Softball
NCAA Division I Softball Super Regionals Glance
College Baseball
College baseball notebook: Georgia Tech, Oregon, West Virginia, Texas top seeds in power conferences
SEC, ACC schools dominate college baseball tournament bracket projection
Scoreboards