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GC Sports | Lady Panthers celebrate seniors with 38-0 win over Swainsboro
The Portal Panthers flag football team delivered a dominant performance against the Swainsboro Tigers, cruising to a 38-0 victory behind an explosive passing attack and a strong defensive effort. Senior quarterback Katielyn Yates led the Panthers' offense, connecting with several receivers for touchdowns, while Portal's defense forced multiple turnovers and kept Swainsboro off the scoreboard. Senior Alycia Hagins set the tone early, blocking a Swainsboro punt before Yates connected with fellow senior London Blackmon for a touchdown pass to give Portal a 6-0 lead. The Panthers continued to make plays defensively as freshman Avie Lanier recorded an interception. Junior Rebie Grace Pylant followed with an interception of her own, pitching the ball to Blackmon, who returned it for a touchdown. The two connected again on the extra-point attempt, with Blackmon finding Pylant for the conversion. Yates connected with Pylant for another touchdown pass just before halftime, sending Portal into the break with a 19-0 advantage. The Panthers kept their momentum going in the second half as junior McKinley Motes hauled in a long touchdown pass. Hagins added another defensive highlight with an interception. Yates later found Pylant on a deep pass to the corner of the end zone, extending Portal's
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GC Sports Difference Maker | Rasheen Jackson, Portal Football
PORTAL, GA — When Portal Panther senior Rasheen Jackson lines up on Friday nights, defense strategies have to adjust. As part of a multi-threat Panthers offense, Jackson has emerged as a premier scoring option, leading Region 3-A in points scored with five touchdowns this season. His rise to becoming one of the area’s most reliable playmakers was not an overnight sensation. Head Coach Jason McEachin uses a specific phrase to describe how players grow in the Portal program: they do not microwave players; they slow-cook them. Jackson embodies that approach. As a freshman, he was nowhere near ready for varsity action. He earned small reps as a sophomore, stepped into a starting role as a junior, and has taken off as a senior. Photo © destinymarlindahartwell@gmail.com. Destiny Hartwell "He's turned himself into our guy that we want, that we believe can finish plays and we have confidence going to," McEachin said. "That's a testament to his desire and determination to improve as a player." Jackson put in significant work in the weight room to add muscle, refine his route running, and learn how to track high-pressure throws downfield. Making Big Plays in Big Moments Jackson's growth shows up clearly when
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Providence Christian clay shooting team takes 5th at state
Providence Christian’s clay shooting team placed fifth overall in the GIAA State Championships at Forest City Gun Club in Savannah last week. The three-day event featured more than 500 shooters competing in sporting clays, skeet and trap in challenging windy conditions. Joshua Brake led the Storm with a score of 243 (out of 300), tying for 22nd place in the General Male High Overall category. He hit 74 in sporting clays, 86 in skeet and 83 in trap. The team’s other top scorers were Ryan Donahoo (234), Case Chapman (233), Jacob Babb (232) and Devin Kellner (209). Donahoo shot a perfect 25 in one of his skeet rounds and finished with a personal-record score of 92 in the discipline. He tied for seventh overall in skeet. The Storm’s girls shooters fared well individually, including a 13th-place finish in General Female Sporting by Zora Cole, who shot 50 in sporting clays. Isabel Snell shot 69 in skeet and was 15th in General Female Skeet.