Wednesday's Report: CFCA repeats, Stratford hopes to repeat, West Laurens' Thomas, Houston County's Steiner, Georgia College; Falcons, Braves; SEC Meetings, NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA, French Open, NCAA
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Around/About Central Georgia
Central Fellowship does it to Westminster again for title (Click here for full story)
After a scoreless first half, the defending state champs got going, sparked by returning all-stater Lois Tanner, who scored both goals, Layla Wagner assisting on the first goal.
Tannerā second goal came on a penalty kick after a Lancer was shoved in the box, coming less than 10 minutes after her first goal, when she drilled it in after a defensive deflection off a Wagner try.
Emory Andrews turned in a solid afternoon in the goal.
It was a same story, different year scenario. Central Fellowship topped Westminster ā which edged Trinity Christian for the trophy in 2023 ā 2-0 a year ago, both goals again coming from Tanner, then a freshman.
CFCA finishes 20-2-1, and Westminster 15-2-1.
Stratford goes for repeat state title at home
A rematch for a repeat?
Thatās the scenario Wednesday night when Stratford takes on St. Anne-Pacelli in the final GIAA soccer game of the season, the Class AAAA boys championship.
Itās set for the Hutchinson Complexās Spencer Hays Field at Stratford, home for the second year for the GIAA soccer championships.
The Eagles are 16-3, while the Vikings are 10-5.
St. Anne-Pacelli returns three all-staters in Jack Fry< Noah Bowers, and Devon Singleton.
The fourth-seeded Vikings have won four straight, and six of their last seven. They beat Cristo Rey Atlanta 3-0 and Tallulah Falls 3-1 in the playoffs.
After a first-round bye as the second seed, Stratford has taken out Bulloch and Calvary Christian in the playoffs.
The Eagles had a huge battle last week, not scoring until 45 seconds remained when freshman Brady Flournoy scored the game-winner.
Stratfordās returning all-staters are Wes Flournoy and Adi Patel.
Last year, senior Gavin Aguirre came up big with two goals, the third goal coming from Jude Burgess, both seniors, as was keeper Griffin Moore.
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Honor Roll
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SEC Meetings
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NBA/Menās basketball
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OKCās Jalen Williams is key as Thunder look to clinch the West, Wolves try to stay alive in Game 5
Indianapolis 500 winner Palou goes from winner's circle to Pacers game on Sunday
Nuggets guard Westbrook undergoes surgery on right hand to repair multiple ligament tears
Baseball/MLB
Alonso and Young homer in 4-run first inning as Mets beat White Sox for 4th straight win
Ohtaniās 20th homer of season places him in elite Dodgers company
De La Cruz hits 2 long homers, Singer sharp against former team, Reds top Royals
Red Sox trade left-hander Sean Newcomb to the Athletics for cash
College Baseball
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WNBA/Womenās Basketball
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Golf
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Lynch: PGA Tour can dictate what reunification looks like and it doesnāt have to include everyone
Auto Racing
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Tennis
Coco Gauff wins after forgetting rackets; Daniil Medvedev exits French Open
Brazilian teen JoĆ£o Fonseca beats Hubert Hurkacz in Roland-Garros debut
Shelton reaches the third round when his opponent withdraws with injury
Djokovic is bothered by the weather more than anything in 1st-round win
Soccer
Former MLS MVP Carlos Vela announces retirement after his record-setting career with LAFC
Football/NFL/USFL
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Purdy laughs off 'system quarterback' label, mutes criticism after massive contract extension
Chase willing to make changes in preseason for the Bengals to avoid another slow start
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NHL/Hockey
Oilers beat Stars 4-1, take a commanding 3-1 lead in Western Conference final series
College Sports
Top seeds Arizona State and Auburn eliminated in NCAA menās golf
College Basketball
Floridaās Condon is staying in school, boosting the chances of the NCAA champs repeating
IU Indianapolis hires Howlett as coach following his dominant run at Division II West Liberty
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