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Wednesday, May 28, 2003

Blackman ends career at Gym South with strong performance at Junior Olympic Nationals

The last time we heard from Sean Blackman, a gymnast on Gym South's Level I team and Fayette County High School senior, he was headed to Las Vegas to compete against Olympians and other top gymnasts. He returned from Vegas with a 10th place finish on the rings, more experience and a desire to do as well as possible at the Junior Olympic Nationals in Savannah.

Tigers move into quarterfinals

The Fayette County Tigers recovered from an opening-game loss to Eagle's Landing in fine fashion, sweeping a Saturday doubleheader to move into the quarterfinal round of the AAAAA state baseball tournament.

Landmark tops Temple, heads to Homerville

The Landmark War Eagles are on the road this week, with a doubleheader today at Clinch County High in Homerville after winning 11-1 over Temple Saturday to reach the Class A state baseball quarterfinals.

Triche named Coach of the Year

Sandy Creek High boys basketball coach Maurice Triche has been recognized by his peers for his exceptional inaugural season at the helm for the Patriots.

Loss ends banner season for McIntosh

While they will be watching the rest of the state baseball playoffs from home, the McIntosh Chiefs made historic strides in the 2003 season, which ended with a heartbreaking 8-4 loss to Colquitt County Saturday.

Patriots' loss ends playoff season

The Sandy Creek Patriots ended the 2003 baseball season on a down note, with only two hits in a 13-3 loss to Crisp County in Cordele, but in closed out a fine season that saw the program go farther than it ever has.

Nursing student makes golf fundraiser a family affair

Noel Lawson doesn't play golf, but she knows how to get others excited about it.

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