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Georgia's women's soccer team opened its season with a 3-2 loss to TCU, highlighted by Mya Townes' early goal but hampered by late strikes from Eres Freifeld and Grace Coppinger.
Defenseman Caleb Huffman signs with the Tulsa Oilers after a championship run with the Evansville Thunderbolts, adding depth to the team's blue line.
Furman enters the 2026 Southern Conference men’s soccer preseason poll as the clear favorite, buoyed by a 16‑2‑5 record, an unbeaten conference run, and a College Cup berth. With all 11 starters returning and six preseason All‑Conference selections, the Paladins are poised to challenge national rankings as the season begins on August 20.
Ta'Shawn Poole becomes the first player from Macon to earn a spot on the AJC Super 11, celebrated with the city's key and set to inspire the next generation of athletes.
The University of Maine’s women’s soccer team is favored to capture its fourth consecutive America East tournament title, fueled by returning starters, a strong preseason poll and a challenging schedule.
A new partnership will bring all non‑national regular‑season games, select national matchups and preseason contests to Gray’s Peachtree Sports Network and its affiliated stations across the Southeast.
The Bibb County Board of Education voted to rename the baseball field at the Ed DeFore Sports Complex in honor of Eddie Ashley, a coach whose career spanned decades and left an indelible mark on Macon’s sports landscape.
Ta'Shawn Poole, a top-ranked safety from Howard High School, announced his pledge to Florida State, citing family ties and a clear vision for his future. His decision follows multiple visits to Tennessee and a scholarship offer from the Volunteers earlier this year.
East Texas A&M's football program will begin its 2026 campaign at the Southland Football Opening Drive in Houston, featuring ESPN+ broadcast, new roster additions, and a slate of high‑profile matchups.
Mercer’s senior standout Brayden Smith was named Offensive Player of the Year while Furman’s Joshua Stoneking earned Defensive Player of the Year, setting the tone for a competitive 2026 season that opens on August 27.
After multiple arrests in Georgia, former Tennessee Lady Vols player Lazaria “Zee” Spearman was drafted by the Dallas Wings, released shortly after, and now competes for Savannah Steel in the Upshot League while the university’s basketball program undergoes significant change.
The Bloomfield Youth Baseball organization, led by President Adonis Hollingshed, celebrates back‑to‑back state titles and prepares to showcase its talent on an international stage in Baton Rouge.
The Pirates will open the season at Taylor County, host ACE for a military tribute, and battle longtime foes as they navigate a packed Region 2AAA slate.
The former Georgia Tech basketball star has agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Indiana Pacers, a move that could see him compete for a roster position or a G League spot during the upcoming summer league.
Florida State University is making a concerted effort to land four-star safety Ta'Shawn Poole for the 2027 recruiting cycle, a pursuit that has placed the Seminoles at the center of a high-stakes battle with the Georgia Bulldogs.
The Eagles will open the season at home against Florida Gulf Coast University on August 20, host Liberty in September and conclude the regular season with a trio of home games before the Sun Belt Tournament begins in November.
A young soccer enthusiast from Macon, Georgia, secures World Cup match tickets via a Verizon Wireless video call, meets a professional player, and sets her sights on the U.S. Women's National Team.
A rain‑delayed showdown saw Westminster extend its championship streak to four, edging St. Andrew’s 3‑1.
The Wildcats aim to capture their first state championship since 2010 as they face Westminster Schools of Augusta in the GIAA 3A final.
Westminster aims for a fourth consecutive GIAA boys soccer championship, facing St. Andrews in a May 27 final at Stratford Academy in Macon, GA.
The Central Fellowship Christian Academy girls soccer team aims for its third consecutive state championship, facing Westminster Christian at Stratford Academy after defeating St. George’s in the semifinals.