GAINESVILLE — Bulloch Academy senior Michael Kimbrell was the state runner-up in the 130-pound weight classification at the Georgia Independent School Association traditional wrestling tournament this past weekend.
Kimbrell breezed through his first two matches Friday, pinning Nat Gosline of Mount de Sales and then Tiftarea’s Austin Anderson. The senior then upset Tattnall Square Academy’s Andrew Parker in the semi-finals.
“Michael knew what he was at this tournament for,” said BA head wrestling coach Andy Tomlin. “He was there to be in the finals and he punished Parker in the semis.”
Kimbrell faced undefeated Andre Orr from First Presbyterian for the title.
“Orr came in with a 17-0 record,” said Tomlin. “It was a match of two completely different styles. Kimbrell has more of an intense, powerful style while Orr was a more finesse wrestler.”
Kimbrell scored the first takedown and was ahead on points but the fast exchanges by Orr caught him off guard and the BA senior was pinned late in the first period.
“Michael has placed at the state level since his sophomore year,” said Tomlin. “He has left an everlasting mark on Bulloch Academy wrestling and he will be missed.”
Kimbrell was also the Region 3 runner-up.
Junior David Poole took fourth in the tournament at the 171-pound classification.
The Region 3 champion made short work of Stratford’s RC Brown and Southland’s Andre Ross. In the semi-final match, Poole and George Walton’s Todd Brown squared off in a close contest. In the third period, Brown gained the advantage and pinned Poole for the win.
Thrown into the loser’s bracket, the Gator then defeated Monroe’s Nigel Ellington. He faced Westwood’s Tyler Thompson for the bronze medal. Poole was ahead on points but a second-period slip up helped Thompson gain the upper hand and eventually pin Poole.
In the 103-pound category, freshman Blaine Lovett went 2-2 with upset victories over Riverside Military’s Michael Stamps (5-1) and Tattnall Square’s Cale Brinson (11-7).
In the 152-pound category, eighth grader Codi Johnson was thrown in the loser’s bracket early but reeling off back-to-back wins. After three grueling periods, he was eliminated 5-7 by Tattnall Square’s Robbie Dailey.
Both Lovett and Johnson were one win away from the medal round.
Junior Eli Strickland, the Region 3 runner-up at the 160-pound classification, was projected as a state medalist but he was prohibited from wrestling because he was a mere 1.6 ounces over the weight limit. Elliot Mooney did not wrestle at the 135-pound classification due to injury.
Other BA wrestlers, junior Taylor Lanier (145-pound), sophomore Nathan Brown (189-pound) and sophomore Kyle Ellis (285-pound), gained valuable experience for next year’s season.
Region 3-AA Teams Announced
The 3-AA All-Region boys and girls basketball teams were announced on Monday.
Antrjuan Albright and Dajuwan Carter (Screven County), Tony Raymond (Southeast Bulloch and Geoffrey Thurman (Metter) were named to the first team for the boys.
Jamez Colbert, Maurice Perry (Screven County), Dillian Lawrence (Metter) and James Scott (Southeast Bulloch were named to the second team.
Bennie Washington (Screven County) and Chris Rogers (Southeast Bulloch were honorable mentions.
The Coach of the Year was Shawn Parks of Josey while Tony Mitchell (Swainsboro) and Harold Doby (Laney) were co-Player of the Year.
On the girls side, Cierra Anderson and Bria Lonon (Screven County) were named to the first team.
Artavia Zeigler, Symphony White and Leanna Mills from Screven County were named to the second team. Tess Fordham (Metter) also made the team.
Stephanie Scott and Jasmine Roundtree from SCHS were honorable mentions.
Otis Smart was named Coach of the Year and Tyra Johnson was named player of the year. Both are from Laney.
City and County results
Results are in from the City and County Bowling League for the week of Feb. 6.
Judd Turner (256), Clymon Tanner (227), Michael Dippolito (222), Charles Kindig (220) and Keith Mock (215) posted high scores in Scratch Games.
In Scratch Series, Kindig (602), Tanner (601), Brett Denmark (584), Richard Young (570) and Rodney Fowler (561) had top games.
In Handicap Games, Dippolito (258), Turner (256), Denmark (242), Kindig (240) and Tanner (239) were tops in the league.
In Handicap Series, Denmark (674), Kindig (662), Tanner (637), Dippolito (634) and Young (630) bowled top games.
The league standings are as follows: Whippersnappers (60 games won); Mel Hates These Envelopes (57); Franklin Chevrolet (56); ALFA Insurance (54); Why Not Us (50); Deloach Timber (50); Brannen Sea Food (50); Ocean Galley (44); Grasshoppers (44); 3 Men and a Lady (44); Gutterboys (42); Triple XXX (38); Shenanigans (35); C&L Truck and Trailor Service (32); Mill Creek Storage (30) and Matco Tools (16).
GSU Baseball season tickets
Season tickets for the 2008 Georgia Southern University baseball season are currently on sale. The Eagles are scheduled for 31 home games at J.I. Clements Stadium.
Georgia Southern opens the 2008 campaign at home on Friday, Feb. 22 against Boston College, part of a three-game series.
Season tickets prices are as listed: $100 for a reserved adult ticket; $50 for a reserved youth (ages 3-12); $70 for a general admission adult; $35 for a general admission youth and $60 for seniors/Georgia Southern faculty and staff.
Fans can call the Georgia Southern ticket office at 800-GSU-WINS or (912) 681-0123.
GSU Baseball camp
Georgia Southern baseball will be conducting the inaugural Little Eagles Baseball clinic, Saturday, Feb. 16, at J.I. Clements Stadium on the campus of Georgia Southern University for all boys and girls ages 4-14.
The event is free of charge and Papa Johns Pizza will provide food for everyone in attendance at no cost.
All kids must provide their own bat and glove in order to participate. Parents are required to sign a waiver form during registration. Kids who register will receive a free goodie bag that will contain spirit bands, a ticket to the men’s basketball game later that day at 7:30 p.m., and other promotional items.
Following the morning’s baseball clinic, all are invited to join the GSU baseball team for Meet the Eagles day. This is the first opportunity for fans to get their own posters, schedule cards and autographs from the Eagles. There will also be a tour of the stadium given by Georgia Southern mascot, GUS.
Following the tour of the Stadium an intra-squad scrimmage will take place.
NIRSA DAY 5K set for Feb. 16
Approximately 150 runners are expected for the 5th annual NIRSA Day 5K on Saturday on the campus of Georgia Southern University.
Entry fees are $20. Georgia Southern students can register for $10 and members of Statesboro Pacers receive a $2 discount. Proceeds benefit the UNITY Teen Advisory Board which aims to identify and address the issues of Bulloch County teenagers including tobacco, alcohol, drug use, teen pregnancy and civic engagement.
The race begins at 9 a.m. and the course goes through scenic Georgia Southern campus, beginning and ending on Akins Blvd. in front of the Recreation Activity Center.
Runners or walkers are welcome, as are pets who may want to make the 3.1 mile walk. T-shirts are guarunteed to those who register by today and will be given out on a first-come, first serve basis after that.
A quarter-mile “kiddie run” will take place at 8:30 a.m. the morning of the race. Registration for that is free, but t-shirts are $5.
For more information or to register for the race, contact Campus Recreation and Intramurals at (912-681-5436) or register online at either www.active.com or services.georgiasouthern.edu/cri.
Georgia bill calls for license plate parity
ATLANTA (AP) — What’s good for Gator fans in Georgia should be good enough for Bulldogs loyalists in Florida.
Georgia state lawmakers are weighing in on the war over vanity alumni license plates.
A bill being introduced in the Georgia Legislature would stipulate that the state would only issue alumni tags for out-of-state schools if the other state returned the favor.
The bill comes amid news that the University of Florida — one of the University of Georgia’s biggest rivals — had its application for a state tag approved. They’re just waiting for 1,000 alumni to plunk down $25 apiece to get the plates printed.
That irks state Senator Eric Johnson and state Representative Barry Fleming. They say it’s near impossible to get a Georgia tag in Florida.
Georgia proposes to put Dooley name on athletic complex
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia approved a plan Monday that would honor former football coach Vince Dooley by putting his name on a complex that includes many of the school’s athletic facilities, though not the stadium where the Bulldogs’ most prominent team plays.
The executive board of the Georgia Athletic Association voted in favor of the Vince Dooley Athletic Complex at a special meeting. The university cabinet, which includes most of the school’s top administrators, followed suit.
The proposal is expected to be finalized when the state board of regents meets in Atlanta on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The complex on the southwest end of campus most notably includes Butts-Mehre Athletic Heritage Hall, the main headquarters of Georgia athletics, and Stegeman Coliseum, home of the basketball and women’s gymnastics teams.
The football practice fields, baseball stadium, track and field facilities, tennis complex and student-athlete academic center also are included in the proposal. In addition, the school would erect a sculpture and garden next to Butts-Mehre honoring Dooley.
Sanford Stadium, the school’s 92,000-seat football home, is located about a mile away and wasn’t included in the plan.
‘‘I want to express my sincerest appreciation to all those who were involved in this very special tribute,’’ Dooley said in a statement. ‘‘I especially want to extend a heartfelt thank you to those who were directly responsible.’’
Dooley served as football coach from 1964-88, winning six Southeastern Conference championships and the 1980 national title. He also served as athletic director for a quarter century, but was forced into retirement during a bitter dispute with university president Michael Adams.
Putting aside their animosity, Adams praised Dooley’s contributions.
‘‘This is a fitting tribute to Vince Dooley’s 40 years of service to the University of Georgia as an outstanding football coach and athletic director,’’ Adams said. ‘‘The Bulldogs’ success under Vince’s leadership has been inspirational for our friends and fans, and the foundation he laid is an important component of the success we are enjoying today.’’
Some of Dooley’s former players started an informal campaign to get his name on Sanford Stadium. Among the ideas: naming the field after Dooley while also keeping the stadium’s familiar name, which has been done at SEC schools such as Tennessee and Florida.
Instead, the school chose a different honor for the former coach.
‘‘We are honored to participate in this special tribute to Coach Dooley,’’ said athletic director Damon Evans, who played for Dooley and succeeded him as head of the department.
‘‘There are thousands who have benefited from coach Dooley’s leadership of, and contributions to, our athletic program, myself included. However, he has had an enduring impact not only on the University of Georgia but also on college athletics across the country in a very significant way over a long period of time.’’
If you have a score to report, please call the Herald Sports Desk at (912) 489-9408.
Kimbrell breezed through his first two matches Friday, pinning Nat Gosline of Mount de Sales and then Tiftarea’s Austin Anderson. The senior then upset Tattnall Square Academy’s Andrew Parker in the semi-finals.
“Michael knew what he was at this tournament for,” said BA head wrestling coach Andy Tomlin. “He was there to be in the finals and he punished Parker in the semis.”
Kimbrell faced undefeated Andre Orr from First Presbyterian for the title.
“Orr came in with a 17-0 record,” said Tomlin. “It was a match of two completely different styles. Kimbrell has more of an intense, powerful style while Orr was a more finesse wrestler.”
Kimbrell scored the first takedown and was ahead on points but the fast exchanges by Orr caught him off guard and the BA senior was pinned late in the first period.
“Michael has placed at the state level since his sophomore year,” said Tomlin. “He has left an everlasting mark on Bulloch Academy wrestling and he will be missed.”
Kimbrell was also the Region 3 runner-up.
Junior David Poole took fourth in the tournament at the 171-pound classification.
The Region 3 champion made short work of Stratford’s RC Brown and Southland’s Andre Ross. In the semi-final match, Poole and George Walton’s Todd Brown squared off in a close contest. In the third period, Brown gained the advantage and pinned Poole for the win.
Thrown into the loser’s bracket, the Gator then defeated Monroe’s Nigel Ellington. He faced Westwood’s Tyler Thompson for the bronze medal. Poole was ahead on points but a second-period slip up helped Thompson gain the upper hand and eventually pin Poole.
In the 103-pound category, freshman Blaine Lovett went 2-2 with upset victories over Riverside Military’s Michael Stamps (5-1) and Tattnall Square’s Cale Brinson (11-7).
In the 152-pound category, eighth grader Codi Johnson was thrown in the loser’s bracket early but reeling off back-to-back wins. After three grueling periods, he was eliminated 5-7 by Tattnall Square’s Robbie Dailey.
Both Lovett and Johnson were one win away from the medal round.
Junior Eli Strickland, the Region 3 runner-up at the 160-pound classification, was projected as a state medalist but he was prohibited from wrestling because he was a mere 1.6 ounces over the weight limit. Elliot Mooney did not wrestle at the 135-pound classification due to injury.
Other BA wrestlers, junior Taylor Lanier (145-pound), sophomore Nathan Brown (189-pound) and sophomore Kyle Ellis (285-pound), gained valuable experience for next year’s season.
Region 3-AA Teams Announced
The 3-AA All-Region boys and girls basketball teams were announced on Monday.
Antrjuan Albright and Dajuwan Carter (Screven County), Tony Raymond (Southeast Bulloch and Geoffrey Thurman (Metter) were named to the first team for the boys.
Jamez Colbert, Maurice Perry (Screven County), Dillian Lawrence (Metter) and James Scott (Southeast Bulloch were named to the second team.
Bennie Washington (Screven County) and Chris Rogers (Southeast Bulloch were honorable mentions.
The Coach of the Year was Shawn Parks of Josey while Tony Mitchell (Swainsboro) and Harold Doby (Laney) were co-Player of the Year.
On the girls side, Cierra Anderson and Bria Lonon (Screven County) were named to the first team.
Artavia Zeigler, Symphony White and Leanna Mills from Screven County were named to the second team. Tess Fordham (Metter) also made the team.
Stephanie Scott and Jasmine Roundtree from SCHS were honorable mentions.
Otis Smart was named Coach of the Year and Tyra Johnson was named player of the year. Both are from Laney.
City and County results
Results are in from the City and County Bowling League for the week of Feb. 6.
Judd Turner (256), Clymon Tanner (227), Michael Dippolito (222), Charles Kindig (220) and Keith Mock (215) posted high scores in Scratch Games.
In Scratch Series, Kindig (602), Tanner (601), Brett Denmark (584), Richard Young (570) and Rodney Fowler (561) had top games.
In Handicap Games, Dippolito (258), Turner (256), Denmark (242), Kindig (240) and Tanner (239) were tops in the league.
In Handicap Series, Denmark (674), Kindig (662), Tanner (637), Dippolito (634) and Young (630) bowled top games.
The league standings are as follows: Whippersnappers (60 games won); Mel Hates These Envelopes (57); Franklin Chevrolet (56); ALFA Insurance (54); Why Not Us (50); Deloach Timber (50); Brannen Sea Food (50); Ocean Galley (44); Grasshoppers (44); 3 Men and a Lady (44); Gutterboys (42); Triple XXX (38); Shenanigans (35); C&L Truck and Trailor Service (32); Mill Creek Storage (30) and Matco Tools (16).
GSU Baseball season tickets
Season tickets for the 2008 Georgia Southern University baseball season are currently on sale. The Eagles are scheduled for 31 home games at J.I. Clements Stadium.
Georgia Southern opens the 2008 campaign at home on Friday, Feb. 22 against Boston College, part of a three-game series.
Season tickets prices are as listed: $100 for a reserved adult ticket; $50 for a reserved youth (ages 3-12); $70 for a general admission adult; $35 for a general admission youth and $60 for seniors/Georgia Southern faculty and staff.
Fans can call the Georgia Southern ticket office at 800-GSU-WINS or (912) 681-0123.
GSU Baseball camp
Georgia Southern baseball will be conducting the inaugural Little Eagles Baseball clinic, Saturday, Feb. 16, at J.I. Clements Stadium on the campus of Georgia Southern University for all boys and girls ages 4-14.
The event is free of charge and Papa Johns Pizza will provide food for everyone in attendance at no cost.
All kids must provide their own bat and glove in order to participate. Parents are required to sign a waiver form during registration. Kids who register will receive a free goodie bag that will contain spirit bands, a ticket to the men’s basketball game later that day at 7:30 p.m., and other promotional items.
Following the morning’s baseball clinic, all are invited to join the GSU baseball team for Meet the Eagles day. This is the first opportunity for fans to get their own posters, schedule cards and autographs from the Eagles. There will also be a tour of the stadium given by Georgia Southern mascot, GUS.
Following the tour of the Stadium an intra-squad scrimmage will take place.
NIRSA DAY 5K set for Feb. 16
Approximately 150 runners are expected for the 5th annual NIRSA Day 5K on Saturday on the campus of Georgia Southern University.
Entry fees are $20. Georgia Southern students can register for $10 and members of Statesboro Pacers receive a $2 discount. Proceeds benefit the UNITY Teen Advisory Board which aims to identify and address the issues of Bulloch County teenagers including tobacco, alcohol, drug use, teen pregnancy and civic engagement.
The race begins at 9 a.m. and the course goes through scenic Georgia Southern campus, beginning and ending on Akins Blvd. in front of the Recreation Activity Center.
Runners or walkers are welcome, as are pets who may want to make the 3.1 mile walk. T-shirts are guarunteed to those who register by today and will be given out on a first-come, first serve basis after that.
A quarter-mile “kiddie run” will take place at 8:30 a.m. the morning of the race. Registration for that is free, but t-shirts are $5.
For more information or to register for the race, contact Campus Recreation and Intramurals at (912-681-5436) or register online at either www.active.com or services.georgiasouthern.edu/cri.
Georgia bill calls for license plate parity
ATLANTA (AP) — What’s good for Gator fans in Georgia should be good enough for Bulldogs loyalists in Florida.
Georgia state lawmakers are weighing in on the war over vanity alumni license plates.
A bill being introduced in the Georgia Legislature would stipulate that the state would only issue alumni tags for out-of-state schools if the other state returned the favor.
The bill comes amid news that the University of Florida — one of the University of Georgia’s biggest rivals — had its application for a state tag approved. They’re just waiting for 1,000 alumni to plunk down $25 apiece to get the plates printed.
That irks state Senator Eric Johnson and state Representative Barry Fleming. They say it’s near impossible to get a Georgia tag in Florida.
Georgia proposes to put Dooley name on athletic complex
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia approved a plan Monday that would honor former football coach Vince Dooley by putting his name on a complex that includes many of the school’s athletic facilities, though not the stadium where the Bulldogs’ most prominent team plays.
The executive board of the Georgia Athletic Association voted in favor of the Vince Dooley Athletic Complex at a special meeting. The university cabinet, which includes most of the school’s top administrators, followed suit.
The proposal is expected to be finalized when the state board of regents meets in Atlanta on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The complex on the southwest end of campus most notably includes Butts-Mehre Athletic Heritage Hall, the main headquarters of Georgia athletics, and Stegeman Coliseum, home of the basketball and women’s gymnastics teams.
The football practice fields, baseball stadium, track and field facilities, tennis complex and student-athlete academic center also are included in the proposal. In addition, the school would erect a sculpture and garden next to Butts-Mehre honoring Dooley.
Sanford Stadium, the school’s 92,000-seat football home, is located about a mile away and wasn’t included in the plan.
‘‘I want to express my sincerest appreciation to all those who were involved in this very special tribute,’’ Dooley said in a statement. ‘‘I especially want to extend a heartfelt thank you to those who were directly responsible.’’
Dooley served as football coach from 1964-88, winning six Southeastern Conference championships and the 1980 national title. He also served as athletic director for a quarter century, but was forced into retirement during a bitter dispute with university president Michael Adams.
Putting aside their animosity, Adams praised Dooley’s contributions.
‘‘This is a fitting tribute to Vince Dooley’s 40 years of service to the University of Georgia as an outstanding football coach and athletic director,’’ Adams said. ‘‘The Bulldogs’ success under Vince’s leadership has been inspirational for our friends and fans, and the foundation he laid is an important component of the success we are enjoying today.’’
Some of Dooley’s former players started an informal campaign to get his name on Sanford Stadium. Among the ideas: naming the field after Dooley while also keeping the stadium’s familiar name, which has been done at SEC schools such as Tennessee and Florida.
Instead, the school chose a different honor for the former coach.
‘‘We are honored to participate in this special tribute to Coach Dooley,’’ said athletic director Damon Evans, who played for Dooley and succeeded him as head of the department.
‘‘There are thousands who have benefited from coach Dooley’s leadership of, and contributions to, our athletic program, myself included. However, he has had an enduring impact not only on the University of Georgia but also on college athletics across the country in a very significant way over a long period of time.’’
If you have a score to report, please call the Herald Sports Desk at (912) 489-9408.
