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Portal adds three more athletes to college athletics signing roster
PORTAL – Portal Middle High has had a dominant year in sports, and to finish out the 2023-2024 school year the Panthers decided to add three more athletic scholarship signees to the list of future college athletes. East Georgia State College has had some great success in their women’s basketball program this past year coming off a 23-4 overall win season and becoming the 2024 GCAA Champions. Adding to that new upcoming roster, the Bobcats have acquired senior Panther athletes, Tiara Kingsberry and Glendia Lowe. Both these ladies have had an amazing senior year at Portal Middle High helping to lead their...
Georgia Southern Baseball secures top-six seed in series win over App State
Georgia Southern's timely hitting proved to be the difference as the Eagles scored four runs with two outs en route to a 9-5 victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Friday afternoon in Boone. After App State (31-19-1, 16-13-1 SBC) took an early two-run lead from a two-run homer, Georgia Southern (30-25, 17-13 SBC) tied the contest in the top of the second with Sean White's two-run homer, scoring Jarrett Brown. Southern took the lead in the top of the third inning with a Kent Schmidt RBI-single, plating Josh Tate and putting the Eagles up 3-2. App tied the contest in the bottom of the third inning, keeping the...
Chamber's PARgaritaville-themed golf tournament a whopping success
On Friday, May 3, 2024, the Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual golf tournament at the Forest Heights Country Club. The Jimmy Buffett-themed event, PARgaritaville, hosted 176 golfers, who made up 44 teams, making it the largest ever Chamber golf tournament. “The Chamber golf tournament is always one of the most anticipated events of the year. It isn’t just about playing golf; it’s an opportunity for our business leaders to network while engaging in a little friendly competition,” said Jennifer Davis, CEO of the Chamber. “We’d like to thank our presenting sponsor, Bulloch Solutions, and all our sponsors for...
REMINDER: South Georgia Tormenta FC to host Educator Appreciation Night
South Georgia Tormenta FC invites all educators to Educator Appreciation Night, presented by Vision Source, at 7:30 p.m., May 18 at Tormenta Stadium. All educators will receive a significant discount on ticket prices for their service and dedication to shaping the lives of the region’s children. Educators are a pivotal part of a child’s life and play an integral role in the wellbeing of the community. South Georgia Tormenta FC is a proud supporter of the advancement of education in the area and the educators who have dedicated their lives to this mission. “It’s said that if you want to change the world, that you should start with changing the life of a child, and that is what our educators are doing each day,” Co-Owner and President of Tormenta FC said. “We want to make sure we are taking the time to pay them the respect they so well deserve, as they are our community’s heroes.” For just $10, educators will receive sideline access during warmups, special recognition during the match, and will have their name printed on the large video board at halftime. Please reach out to a ticketing representative for information regarding educator tickets, and regular admission tickets are available here.
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