(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently saw 12 student-athletes named National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic All-Americans. To be named an NJCAA Academic All-American, student-athletes must achieve an overall GPA of 3.60. “Having these student-athletes honored by the NJCAA as Academic All-Americans is a great accomplishment for our athletic…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES DROP NL EAST FINALE TO PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES AT TRUIST PARK, ONWARD TO NEW YORK FOR CRUCIAL SET AGAINST THE METS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday in the finale of a two-game National League East set at Truist Park. That brought a four-game winning streak to an end for the Braves, who are again three and a half games behind the division-leading New York Mets (who picked up a win…… read more »
ROME BRAVES NOTCH ANOTHER WIN OVER GREENVILLE DRIVE
Final score – Rome 6, Greenville 5 (From the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves and Greenville Drive would square up for game two of six on Wednesday night as Luis De Avila would toe the rubber against the Drive for the first time since he no-hit them in early July. Greenville would attack De Avila…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CRUSH PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES IN SERIES OPENER, MAKE MOVES PRIOR TO MLB TRADE DEADLINE
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-1 on Tuesday evening in the first meeting of a two-game National League East set at Truist Park. That marked the fourth consecutive victory for the Braves, who are now two and a half games behind the division-leading New York Mets (who were defeated by the Washington Nationals…… read more »
ROME BRAVES TAKE SERIES OPENER FROM GREENVILLE DRIVE
Final score – Rome 10, Greenville 5 (Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves welcomed the Greenville Drive to town on Tuesday night for the first of six straight against the Red Sox affiliate. Dylan Spain would get the starting nod for his second start of the season, and his first at AdventHealth…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES READY TO RETURN TO ACTION AGAINST PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES AT TRUIST PARK, SIGN AUSTIN RILEY TO 10-YEAR DEAL; ROME BRAVES BACK HOME FOR SERIES VERSUS GREENVILLE DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will be back in action this evening with the first of two National League East matches versus the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. Spencer Strider will serve as starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Nick Nelson will head to the mound for Philadelphia. The first pitch…… read more »
AUSTIN RILEY MAKES HISTORY IN ATLANTA BRAVES WALK-OFF VICTORY OVER ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS, ROME BRAVES DROP SERIES FINALE AT HICKORY, NC TO CRAWDADS
The Atlanta Braves closed out the month of July with an exciting walk-off victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks by 1-0 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set at Truist Park. That allowed the Braves to sweep the weekend series. Austin Riley made Braves history with a game-winning, walk-off double in the bottom…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES HOST ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS, ROME BRAVES CONTINUE SERIES IN HICKORY, NC VERSUS CRAWDADS OVER THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off day Thursday and will begin a five game homestand tonight with the opener of a three-game National League set versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kyle Wright will serve as starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Madison Bumgarner will head to the mound for Arizona. The first pitch is slated for…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SERIES FINALE IN PHILADELPHIA TO THE PHILLIES, ROME BRAVES FALL AGAIN IN HICKORY, NC TO THE CRAWDADS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Wednesday in the final meeting of a three-game National League East set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, which allowed the Phillies to take the series 2-1. The second place Braves have fallen to three games back from the division-leading New York Mets (who beat…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION ENDING SOON
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Don’t let your child miss out on all of the fun of the fall sports season with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. There is still time to register for fall sports but the registration period is rapidly coming to an end. Registration for football, cheerleading, baseball, softball and t-ball…… read more »