Rob Grubbs

Windsor Academy's young softball team overcame adversity to finish fourth in GIAA Class 2A

Mercer wasted little time taking control Saturday night in Birmingham, scoring 3 touchdowns in the opening 7 minutes and riding another impressive performance from quarterback JP Pickles to a 31-21 Southern Conference victory over Samford at Pete Hanna Stadium.

Windsor Academy's 12 seniors had plenty to celebrate Friday night, but perhaps nothing was more satisfying than the zero on the scoreboard.

COLUMBUS – One loss from elimination. Five consecutive victories. And ultimately, one run short of a state championship.

Mary Persons closes season with second straight region championship, eyes another title run in 2027

With two weeks remaining in the Georgia Independent Athletic Association (GIAA) football regular season, the playoff picture is taking shape. While some teams position themselves for championship runs, others fight to keep their seasons alive.

While most Forsyth residents spent a beautiful fall Saturday morning running errands or catching up on yard work, the Mary Persons Lady Bulldogs were taking care of business inside the J.P. Evans Gymnasium.

For much of Friday night, it appeared Mary Persons and Howard were headed toward a finish that would leave one team celebrating a season-defining victory and the other wondering what might have been.

FORSYTH — Former Mary Persons football standout Champ Brantley has carried his success from Dan Pitts Stadium to the college level, where the senior defensive back has developed into one

With the regular season entering the home stretch, Mary Persons football fans will be keeping their eyes on two things — the scoreboard and the GHSA playoff rankings.