Area Sports

GIRLS ON THE RUN 2023 SPRING 5K CELEBRATION HERE ARE THE DETAILS OF THIS SEASON’S 5K EVENT: Date: April 15, 2023 Location: Wiregrass Technical College 4089 Val Tech Road, Valdosta, GA 31602 Start time: 7:00 AM – Girls on the Run Festival 5K Celebration time is back! Registration for the Girls on the Run South Georgia…

MEMPHIS, Tenn.- The No. 10 Valdosta State softball team swept Christian Brothers in a Gulf South Conference series doubleheader Saturday afternoon. The Blazers took game one in six innings, 11-1, before defeating the Buccaneers, 19-7, in the second game. With the doubleheader sweep, the Blazers have now won five of their conference series matchups this season…

Social Circle, GA Monday, March 13, 2023 – 14:46 Before the statewide turkey hunting season opens, youth and mobility-impaired hunters utilizing private land have an early chance to harvest a gobbler during the special opportunity turkey season March 25-26, 2023, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This weekend hunt opportunity…

By: Alison Posey Posted at 12:02 PM, Mar 08, 2023 and last updated 12:02 PM, Mar 08, 2023 HOMERVILLE, Ga. (WTXL) — The Clinch County girls basketball team’s season ends Wednesday with a win or a loss. The Pantherettes play Lake Oconee Academy for the A Division II state title. They’re looking to bring home a state championship for…

One of Valdosta’s very own placed 1st at the USA Kids State Wrestling Championship that took place yesterday. His name is Raymond Brown. He is in the 4th grade at Dewar Elementary and trains at our local Titletown Wrestling Academy. He was name State Champion for the 10U-100 pound weight class.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Defending NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball South Region champions, the Lady Blazers of Valdosta State, earned the No. 6-seed in the 2023 NCAA South Region announced Sunday evening by the NCAA. Click here for the complete NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship field. The Lady Blazers (22-6) will face a familiar foe in No.…

JONATHAN WILLIAMS    Fan Nation As spring practice begins to inch closer, the Georgia Bulldogs continue to have changes made to their staff. As of late, Georgia has seen former offensive coordinator Todd Monken head off to the NFL with Baltimore, Robert Muschamp went to the Los Angeles Chargers and now Jeremy King will be…

By Shane Thomas shane.thomas@gaflnews.com https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/ruckers-perfect-night-leads-blazers-past-warhawks/article_64c7c38c-afee-11ed-a27a-67af18b9d8c3.html VALDOSTA – Junior Jay Rucker was perfect from the floor as the Valdosta State Blazers (18-10, 14-8 Gulf South Conference) blew out the Auburn Montgomery Warhawks (14-13, 12-11 GSC) 106-88 Saturday afternoon. Rucker poured in a season-best 25 points on 10 of 10 shooting in the win. The Atlanta native…

GEORGIA – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking saltwater fishing experts and enthusiasts to serve on its Finfish Advisory Panel. The panel provides DNR’s Coastal Resources Division (CRD) with valuable insights and recommendations on important issues related to finfish management and conservation. The panel is involved in reviewing research, educating the public…

Do You Have What It Takes to Take Home the Cup?  This year there are more prizes including 80 clubs provided by Srixon throughout the tournament schedule.  Course Date Georgia Veterans Memorial Golf Course Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele 2/25/2023 Wallace Adams Golf Course Little Ocmulgee State Park, Helena 3/4/2023 The Lakes Golf Course Laura…