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Saturday, June 15, 2013  The Albany Panthers had their chance to clinch a home playoff game and the PIFL’s number two seed with a win against Lehigh Valley Saturday. Steelhawks quarterback Adam Bednarik bought time, and stole a celebration from Albany.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The countdown is ticking away. Seven weeks remain before the GHSA’s first official high school football practice in pads.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Standout Brooks County athlete Malkom Parrish has committed to University of Georgia.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has named two new head coaches for the men's baseball and both tennis teams.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers- Columbus Lions rivalry has a little extra momentum for the weekend.

Friday, June 07, 2013  With the lack of MLB news, Tyler decided to make his own. The Crisp County pitcher has decided to push aside his major league dreams, for now, and honor his baseball scholarship to the University of Georgia.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Harris English shot a 6-under 64 on Friday to open a two-stroke lead in the St. Jude Classic.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Crisp County pitcher Robert Tyler’s days in Cordele are numbered.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Georgia Military College has provided Byrd his first chance along with a fair shake at the starting position.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Wofford, who was part of a group of sophomores who lifted the Cavaliers into a nationally known program, helped the Cavs to 85 wins and their first top-ten national ranking during his two seasons at Darton.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College head golf coach Bill Jones III has resigned from his position.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State University has unvielded their upcoming schedule for the 2013 football season which includes two games against non-conference opponents, and a seven SIAC conference games that include matchups against two teams that made appearances in the 2012 NCAA Division II football playoffs.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Updated with video; A triple overtime, seemingly never-ending contest, gave the Albany Panthers a new experience and one they will never forget.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Updated with video; The final day of high school baseball for nine Deerfield seniors failed to end the way they had planned.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Updated with video; On Saturday night, Lee County High School quarterback Stephen Collier was named a finalist for the National Elite 11 quarterback camp.