Undersized Lineman, Super-sized Commitment
Senior Tim Prophet plays with heart
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer
      He's not the biggest guy on the team, but he may have the most heart. Tim Prophet, a senior at Burke County High School, has the determination and commitment that makes him a model among his teammates, and his coaches call him the kind of player they love to coach.
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Washington makes good at Georgia
By John Ard Guest Columnist
      Keysville native Marcus Washington made his debut as a starting middle linebacker with the Georgia Bulldogs on ESPN national television last Saturday night at Bryant-Denney Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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Bears to face Glenn Hills before homecoming crowd
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer
      Burke County High School (1-2) will battle the Glenn Hills High School Spartans this Friday in the Bear Den. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
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Tough Road Ahead
EBA looks for first win against Pinewood
By Diana Royal Staff Writer
      After a week off, the Spartans are looking to turn their 0- 3 record around as they compete against Pinewood Christian Academy (PCA) at home this Friday night. But from here, Edmund Burke will need to continuously step up their game as their schedule only gets tougher.
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Lady Spartans suffer region losses on the diamond
By Diana Royal Staff Writer
      The Lady Spartans softball team, 5-8, 2-4, dropped a pair of region games last week. The first loss came on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the hands of Trinity Christian School, who defeated Edmund Burke 10-0 in the fourth inning. "Trinity's pitcher got to us," head coach Aaron Phillips said. "They hit t...
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Middle school Spartans now 3-0
     The Edmund Burke Academy Middle School Spartans pushed their record to 3-0 by defeating Bulloch Academy 30-6. The Spartans took to the air in the defeat of the Gators with quarterback Logan Christian connecting with tight end Josh Gradous on touchdown passes of 47 and 22 yards in the first half. Chr...
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EBA Jr. Pro marks win
     The Jr. Pro football team at Edmund Burke Academy shut out Bulloch Academy 12-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 25, in their home-opener. Pictured is quarterback Rob Murray handing off to #51, Bo Goodin, with a host of Spartan defenders. Putting up touchdowns for the Spartans were Goodin and Cal Lee. The next gam...
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On the diamond
Lady Bears tame Wildcats
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer
      The Burke County High School softball team (3-10) recorded a win last week over Laney High School. The Lady Bears beat the Lady Wildcats 16-12. The BCHS girls chalked up seven of their runs in the first inning alone. On the mound, junior Mallorie Shaw retired 13 batters.
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Cubs collect wins on gridiron
      Burke County Middle School running back Montres Kitchens carries the ball as offensive tackle Malcom Aldridge clears the way in their 32-12 victory over Langston Chapel Middle School in Statesboro.
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BCHS defeats Josey and Laney on volleyball court
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer
      The Burke County High School volleyball team served up losses to Josey and Laney high schools last week. The Lady Bears toppled Laney Tuesday, winning two of the three games. Hailey Larmour sent ace after ace across the net, recording 15 total. Jalessa Sharpe helped the team with 7 aces, while Ya...
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