By Jesse Pruett
The Dodge County Indians Baseball team hosted the Toombs County Bulldogs on February 14, 2018 in a rematch from the 2017 Elite 8 round of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) state playoffs.
Tyler Pruett was the starting pitcher.
Pruett pitched the entire game facing 27 batters, allowing one run on four hits and four walks, while striking out 11.
Offensively for the Indians, Andrew Lowery had a single, Gary Pittman and Chandler Davis both had doubles, Brodie Woodard had a sacrifice fly to drive in one run, and Chip Burch had a double, driving in the Indians second run.
Dodge held on to win their season opener 2-1.
On February 16, 2018, Dodge County hosted the Berrien Rebels.
Gary Pittman got the start on the mound and had a very strong outing.
Pittman threw a five-inning shutout, facing 20 batters, allowing three hits, issuing no walks and striking out six.
The Indians had all nine players get involved in the game.
Davis had three hits and an run batted in (RBI), Lowery had a double and two RBI’s, Woodard had a single and an RBI, and Ethan Rice and Pittman both added RBI’s.
Burch, Pruett, Parker Dixon and Daniel Coleman all added singles for Dodge. The Indians won the mercy rule shortened game 10-0 in five innings.
The Indians will travel to Hawkinsville and Berrien on Thursday and Friday of next week.
If you can’t make the trip, tune in to WOLF Country 97.5 to catch the play-by-play. Support your Indians’ baseball team this season with game attendance or by listening to WOLF.
Sports
Gets two hits
Former Dodge High Lady Indian third baseman Caitlyn Gooch went two for four with a run batted in, as the Albany State University Lady Rams defeated Emanuel College 8-3 on Friday. Gooch is seeing time at third base, as well as first base for the Lady Rams.
Gets good start
Former Dodge High Lady Indian Faith Manning is off to a very good start with the Covenant College Lady Scots. Manning is hitting 0.314 on the year with a 0.343 slugging percentage. She currently has five runs batted in, with a double and stolen base. She is second on the team with 26 putouts.
Holloway gets win
Former Dodge Lady Indian Hayley Holloway got her first win pitching as a member of Jacksonville University on Saturday. Holloway went six and one-third innings and allowed only four hits in a 1-0 win over Providence.
Hits Homerun
Former Dodge County Lady Indian shortstop Margaret Simmons has been named Southern States Athletics Conference Softball Player of the Week. Simmons is now the starting shortstop for the Middle Georgia State University Lady Knights. She hit .440 last week, as she went 11-24, including a pair of doubles, a pair of two-run homers and five RBI’s. She had six runs scored and she slugged a strong .760 during the four-game series in Plant City, Florida. The Lady Knights had a 3-3 week, as all three losses came to nationally ranked teams. Simmons is the starting shortstop and batting in the leadoff position for the Lady Knights.
Indians lose to Laney in first round of state tournament
By Chad W. Smith
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Indian Basketball team (16-9) finished in fourth place in the Region 3AA tournament and entered the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Tournament as the fourth seed from the region. The Indians had to travel on Friday, February 16, 2018 to Augusta, to face the number one seeded and third ranked Laney Wildcats (25-3) from Region 4AA.
The Indians trailed 11-21 after one quarter against Laney. Chris Clark led Dodge with five points in the quarter.
Nick Cummings put in 11 points in the second quarter to the lead the Indians as they trailed 28-37 at halftime.
Dodge outscored Laney 14-8 in the third quarter to close the gap to 42-45 after three quarters. Noah Wilcox led the Indians with four points in the third.
The Indians got as close as 44-45 with seven minutes left in the game and only trailed 46-49 at the five minute 53 second mark and were down 48-54 with four minutes 13 seconds left, but the Wildcats hit some big shots down the stretch to pull away, defeating the Indians, 53-66.
DeMarcus Caines led Dodge with four points in the final quarter.
Final scoring for the Indians were Nick Cummings, 18 points including a three-pointer; DeMarcus Caines, ten points; RJ Carr, nine points; Chris Clark, nine points and Noah Wilcox, seven points. The Indians finish the season at 16-10. Congratulations to our Indians.
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Indian Basketball team (16-9) finished in fourth place in the Region 3AA tournament and entered the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Tournament as the fourth seed from the region. The Indians had to travel on Friday, February 16, 2018 to Augusta, to face the number one seeded and third ranked Laney Wildcats (25-3) from Region 4AA.
The Indians trailed 11-21 after one quarter against Laney. Chris Clark led Dodge with five points in the quarter.
Nick Cummings put in 11 points in the second quarter to the lead the Indians as they trailed 28-37 at halftime.
Dodge outscored Laney 14-8 in the third quarter to close the gap to 42-45 after three quarters. Noah Wilcox led the Indians with four points in the third.
The Indians got as close as 44-45 with seven minutes left in the game and only trailed 46-49 at the five minute 53 second mark and were down 48-54 with four minutes 13 seconds left, but the Wildcats hit some big shots down the stretch to pull away, defeating the Indians, 53-66.
DeMarcus Caines led Dodge with four points in the final quarter.
Final scoring for the Indians were Nick Cummings, 18 points including a three-pointer; DeMarcus Caines, ten points; RJ Carr, nine points; Chris Clark, nine points and Noah Wilcox, seven points. The Indians finish the season at 16-10. Congratulations to our Indians.
Squaws advance to Sweet Sixteen; host Early County this Wednesday
By Chad W. Smith
The third ranked Dodge County High School (DCHS) Squaws (24-4) Basketball team entered the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AA State Tournament as a number one seed from Region 3AA after winning the 2018 Region Championship. The Squaws hosted the fourth seeded Jefferson County (12-13) Lady Warriors from Region 4AA on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Eastman, and defeated them by a score of 68-45.
Dodge outscored the Lady Warriors 23-3 in the first quarter, led by Europe Brown with nine points including a three-pointer. Zannesia Mitchel and Destanee Wright each had three points in the second quarter as the Squaws outscored Jefferson 12-11 and extended their lead to 35-14 at the half.
The Squaws outscored Jefferson County 14-10 in the third quarter to lead 49-24. Destanee Wright and LaShauna Coley led in third with five points each. Wright led Dodge in the final quarter with six points, as the Squaws played a lot of younger players in the final quarter and were outscored 19-21, but took the win, 68-45.
Final scoring for the Squaws was Destanee Wright, 20 points; Europe Brown, 15 points including a three-pointer; Zannesia Mitchell, ten points including a three-pointer; LaShauna Coley, seven points; Kaonta Goolsby, four points; Kylie Hart, a three-pointer; Precious Coleman, two points; Cania Dawson, two points; Cheyenne Hunt, two points; Makayla Hall, two points and Jazmine Mizell, one point.
The Squaws now move on the to the Sweet Sixteen round to face number two seeded Early County (21-7) from region 1AA. Dodge defeated Early County last year in the first round of the state tournament. Dodge will host Early County High School on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dodge County High School Gym. If the Squaws win, they will then advance to the Elite Eight round on Tuesday, February 27, to face the winner of the Model/Callaway game. Time and place are yet to be determined. The final four will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville.
Come out and support the Squaws on their quest for a championship.
The third ranked Dodge County High School (DCHS) Squaws (24-4) Basketball team entered the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AA State Tournament as a number one seed from Region 3AA after winning the 2018 Region Championship. The Squaws hosted the fourth seeded Jefferson County (12-13) Lady Warriors from Region 4AA on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Eastman, and defeated them by a score of 68-45.
Dodge outscored the Lady Warriors 23-3 in the first quarter, led by Europe Brown with nine points including a three-pointer. Zannesia Mitchel and Destanee Wright each had three points in the second quarter as the Squaws outscored Jefferson 12-11 and extended their lead to 35-14 at the half.
The Squaws outscored Jefferson County 14-10 in the third quarter to lead 49-24. Destanee Wright and LaShauna Coley led in third with five points each. Wright led Dodge in the final quarter with six points, as the Squaws played a lot of younger players in the final quarter and were outscored 19-21, but took the win, 68-45.
Final scoring for the Squaws was Destanee Wright, 20 points; Europe Brown, 15 points including a three-pointer; Zannesia Mitchell, ten points including a three-pointer; LaShauna Coley, seven points; Kaonta Goolsby, four points; Kylie Hart, a three-pointer; Precious Coleman, two points; Cania Dawson, two points; Cheyenne Hunt, two points; Makayla Hall, two points and Jazmine Mizell, one point.
The Squaws now move on the to the Sweet Sixteen round to face number two seeded Early County (21-7) from region 1AA. Dodge defeated Early County last year in the first round of the state tournament. Dodge will host Early County High School on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dodge County High School Gym. If the Squaws win, they will then advance to the Elite Eight round on Tuesday, February 27, to face the winner of the Model/Callaway game. Time and place are yet to be determined. The final four will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville.
Come out and support the Squaws on their quest for a championship.
Local Student impresses
Local 2017 Dodge County High School graduate and Middle Georgia State University Knights Lady Softball player Margaret Simmons played well in a double header on Thursday, February 8, 2018 to Coastal Georgia in Cochran. The Knights won the first game by a score of 4-3 but lost the second by a score of 4-2. According to assistant coach Julie Anne Reeves, Simmons navigated every play that was sent to her in the infield with outstanding defensive consistency. Simmons, #6, plays in the shortstop position for the Knights. She was responsible for an outstanding stop on a linedrive hit between shortstop and third base, resulting in her throwing out the runner heading to first base. Offensively, Simmons bats leadoff for the Knights. In game one against Coastal Georgia, she was 2-4 at bat, hitting a double in the bottom of the third and a single in the bottom of the fourth. During game two, Simmons went 1-4, singling to short in the first inning, and eventually rounding the bases to score for the Knights. (Photo by Dawn Parkerson)
Girls’ soccer team beats Georgia Military College
By David Bush
The Dodge County High School Girls’ Soccer team was a winner last Thursday night, February 6, 2018, against Georgia Military College (GMC) of Milledgeville by a score of 2-1.
Julianna Bellflower and Mason Law each had a goal for the Lady Indians and helped propel the team to 2-0 on the young season. Jacey Dowdy was almost perfect in goal for the girls, as she stopped 15 shots by GMC, allowing only one to get through.
The statistics for the game was as follows: Lezlii Contreras-Pacheco, one shot; Shelby Cannon, one shot; Miriam Elvira, one shot; Julianna Bellflower, one shot and one goal; Mason Law, one goal, one assist and one shot; Caroline Scarborough, two shots and Andrea Goday, one shot.
The girls’ soccer team will travel to West Laurens this Thursday, February 15, 2018. The game will begin at 5:00 p.m. Please be sure to go and support our teams.
The Dodge County High School Girls’ Soccer team was a winner last Thursday night, February 6, 2018, against Georgia Military College (GMC) of Milledgeville by a score of 2-1.
Julianna Bellflower and Mason Law each had a goal for the Lady Indians and helped propel the team to 2-0 on the young season. Jacey Dowdy was almost perfect in goal for the girls, as she stopped 15 shots by GMC, allowing only one to get through.
The statistics for the game was as follows: Lezlii Contreras-Pacheco, one shot; Shelby Cannon, one shot; Miriam Elvira, one shot; Julianna Bellflower, one shot and one goal; Mason Law, one goal, one assist and one shot; Caroline Scarborough, two shots and Andrea Goday, one shot.
The girls’ soccer team will travel to West Laurens this Thursday, February 15, 2018. The game will begin at 5:00 p.m. Please be sure to go and support our teams.
Boys take loss in a nail-biter
By David Bush
The Dodge County High School Boys’ Soccer team lost to Georgia Military College (GMC) of Milledgeville last Thursday evening, February 6, 2018 by a score of 2-1.
Nic Brown was responsible for the only score of the night for the Indians. The GMC defense held the Indians to a mere four shots on goal all night, making it tough for the home team to even up the score. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, had 17 shots on goal, with two of them finding the back of the net. Peyton Bush had a busy night goalkeeping, stopping 13 of the 17 shots, while Cade Fountain and Daniel Burrows each had a save, clearing lose balls away from the net.
The game’s statistics were as follows: Nic Brown, one goal, one shot; Alex Gomez, two shots; Tucker Rogers, one shot; Daniel Burrows, one save; Saul Mendietta, one assist; Cade Fountain, one save and Peyton Bush, 13 saves.
The varsity boys play again this Thursday night at West Laurens, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The Dodge County High School Boys’ Soccer team lost to Georgia Military College (GMC) of Milledgeville last Thursday evening, February 6, 2018 by a score of 2-1.
Nic Brown was responsible for the only score of the night for the Indians. The GMC defense held the Indians to a mere four shots on goal all night, making it tough for the home team to even up the score. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, had 17 shots on goal, with two of them finding the back of the net. Peyton Bush had a busy night goalkeeping, stopping 13 of the 17 shots, while Cade Fountain and Daniel Burrows each had a save, clearing lose balls away from the net.
The game’s statistics were as follows: Nic Brown, one goal, one shot; Alex Gomez, two shots; Tucker Rogers, one shot; Daniel Burrows, one save; Saul Mendietta, one assist; Cade Fountain, one save and Peyton Bush, 13 saves.
The varsity boys play again this Thursday night at West Laurens, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Dodge County wrestlers place at state tournament
By Brian Grauberger
The Dodge County High School wrestling team completed an exciting and successful season this past weekend at the individual state tournament.
Dodge County sent four wrestlers to the state tournament, and three brought home medals. The individual state tournament matches up the top eight wrestlers from the state in their respective weights and classifications, and they battle to determine the top six.
Sophomore Javon McNeal qualified for the state tournament for the first time in his young wrestling career.
McNeal fell short of the medal stand but wrestled very competitively and gained valuable experience. McNeal finished the season as a top eight wrestler in the 220-pound weight division and a season record of 23 wins and 14 losses.
Senior Tyler Montford qualified for the state tournament last year, but fell short of reaching the podium. He returned this year determined to leave as a state placer.
After losing a tough, tightly contested match in the first round, Montford wrestled his way back through the consolation bracket, capturing sixth place and earning a spot on the medal stand. Montford finished his season with an area and sectional championship, a sixth place finish at state and a season record of 32 wins and ten losses.
Senior Jared Cannon completed his phenomenal high school career with a fifth place finish at the state tournament.
Cannon is a three-time state placer, as well as a two-time area champion. Cannon finished the season with a record of 23 wins and ten losses.
He has been a fixture in Dodge County wrestling since his days in the youth program.
Cannon’s leadership and drive have been a huge part of the success of Dodge County wrestling, and he was pivotal in helping the wrestling program record its most successful season in its history this year.
Senior Christian Grauberger has been a member of Dodge County wrestling since its inception.
Grauberger began his wrestling career in Dodge County’s inaugural season, wrestling in the youth program as a second grader.
Grauberger completed his high school wrestling career with a third place finish at the state tournament.
He finished his senior season with a record of 42 wins and two losses.
Grauberger has been a two-time area champion, two-time sectional champion and a three-time state placer.
Grauberger was Dodge County’s first finalist in last year’s state tournament, when he brought home second place.
Cannon and Grauberger are the first Dodge County wrestlers to place three times at the state tournament.
The Dodge County Wrestling program will miss the experience and leadership of Montford, Cannon and Grauberger, but at the same time is in good hands with a young group of talented and hard working young men including McNeal.
The team is looking forward to building on this year’s success for years to come.
The Dodge County High School wrestling team completed an exciting and successful season this past weekend at the individual state tournament.
Dodge County sent four wrestlers to the state tournament, and three brought home medals. The individual state tournament matches up the top eight wrestlers from the state in their respective weights and classifications, and they battle to determine the top six.
Sophomore Javon McNeal qualified for the state tournament for the first time in his young wrestling career.
McNeal fell short of the medal stand but wrestled very competitively and gained valuable experience. McNeal finished the season as a top eight wrestler in the 220-pound weight division and a season record of 23 wins and 14 losses.
Senior Tyler Montford qualified for the state tournament last year, but fell short of reaching the podium. He returned this year determined to leave as a state placer.
After losing a tough, tightly contested match in the first round, Montford wrestled his way back through the consolation bracket, capturing sixth place and earning a spot on the medal stand. Montford finished his season with an area and sectional championship, a sixth place finish at state and a season record of 32 wins and ten losses.
Senior Jared Cannon completed his phenomenal high school career with a fifth place finish at the state tournament.
Cannon is a three-time state placer, as well as a two-time area champion. Cannon finished the season with a record of 23 wins and ten losses.
He has been a fixture in Dodge County wrestling since his days in the youth program.
Cannon’s leadership and drive have been a huge part of the success of Dodge County wrestling, and he was pivotal in helping the wrestling program record its most successful season in its history this year.
Senior Christian Grauberger has been a member of Dodge County wrestling since its inception.
Grauberger began his wrestling career in Dodge County’s inaugural season, wrestling in the youth program as a second grader.
Grauberger completed his high school wrestling career with a third place finish at the state tournament.
He finished his senior season with a record of 42 wins and two losses.
Grauberger has been a two-time area champion, two-time sectional champion and a three-time state placer.
Grauberger was Dodge County’s first finalist in last year’s state tournament, when he brought home second place.
Cannon and Grauberger are the first Dodge County wrestlers to place three times at the state tournament.
The Dodge County Wrestling program will miss the experience and leadership of Montford, Cannon and Grauberger, but at the same time is in good hands with a young group of talented and hard working young men including McNeal.
The team is looking forward to building on this year’s success for years to come.
Indians take fourth place in region; advance to AA State Tournament
By Chad W. Smith
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Indians’ Basketball team played three games in the Region 3-AA tournament last week.
The Indians won one and lost two games in the tournament to finish in fourth place in Region 3-AA. Dodge County entered the tournament as fifth seed with a 6-6 region record.
The Indians traveled to Southwest Macon High School on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 to face the fourth seed, Bleckley County Royals.
The Royals had defeated Dodge twice during the regular season, but this night in the region tournament, the Indians had other plans. The Indians built a 20-point lead through the first three quarters and held on to knock the Royals out of the tournament by a score of 62-44.
Scoring for the Indians in the win were Nick Cummings, 24 points; Chis Clark, 14 points; RJ Carr, seven points; DeMarcus Caines, six points; Michael Carr, five points; Tony Baldwin, four points and Noah Wilcox, two points. The win over the Royals clinched the Indians a state tournament berth and advanced them to the region semifinals.
The finals were held at Washington County on Friday, February 9, 2018. Dodge then had to face the first seeded Dublin Irish for the third time this season.
The Indians kept things close for two quarters, but the Irish proved too much on this night, as Dodge lost 69-86.
Scoring for the Indians were Nick Cummings, 21 points; DeMarcus Caines, 19 points; RJ Carr, 15 points including five three-pointers; Chris Clark, 12 points including three three-pointers and Noah Wilcox, two points.
Dodge County faced Northeast Macon in the consolation game on Saturday, February 10, 2018. The Indians lost to the Raiders in a close game, 54-58.
Scoring for the Indians in the loss were Nick Cummings, 24 points; DeMarcus Caines, 15 points; Chris Clark, ten points including three three-pointers; RJ Carr, two points and Tony Baldwin, two points.
The Indians, who are 16-9 now, move on to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AA State Tournament.
The Indians are scheduled at press time to travel to Augusta on Friday, February 16, 2018 to face the 25-3 Laney Wildcats at 8:30 p.m.
Laney is the number one seed from Region four.
With a win, the Indians would advance to the second round (Sweet 16) and have to travel to the winner of the Metter/Berrien game on Thursday, February 22, 2018.
The third round (Elite 8) would then be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. See the full GHSA AA Boys State Basketball Tournament bracket on the left side of this article for details about the tournament.
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Indians’ Basketball team played three games in the Region 3-AA tournament last week.
The Indians won one and lost two games in the tournament to finish in fourth place in Region 3-AA. Dodge County entered the tournament as fifth seed with a 6-6 region record.
The Indians traveled to Southwest Macon High School on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 to face the fourth seed, Bleckley County Royals.
The Royals had defeated Dodge twice during the regular season, but this night in the region tournament, the Indians had other plans. The Indians built a 20-point lead through the first three quarters and held on to knock the Royals out of the tournament by a score of 62-44.
Scoring for the Indians in the win were Nick Cummings, 24 points; Chis Clark, 14 points; RJ Carr, seven points; DeMarcus Caines, six points; Michael Carr, five points; Tony Baldwin, four points and Noah Wilcox, two points. The win over the Royals clinched the Indians a state tournament berth and advanced them to the region semifinals.
The finals were held at Washington County on Friday, February 9, 2018. Dodge then had to face the first seeded Dublin Irish for the third time this season.
The Indians kept things close for two quarters, but the Irish proved too much on this night, as Dodge lost 69-86.
Scoring for the Indians were Nick Cummings, 21 points; DeMarcus Caines, 19 points; RJ Carr, 15 points including five three-pointers; Chris Clark, 12 points including three three-pointers and Noah Wilcox, two points.
Dodge County faced Northeast Macon in the consolation game on Saturday, February 10, 2018. The Indians lost to the Raiders in a close game, 54-58.
Scoring for the Indians in the loss were Nick Cummings, 24 points; DeMarcus Caines, 15 points; Chris Clark, ten points including three three-pointers; RJ Carr, two points and Tony Baldwin, two points.
The Indians, who are 16-9 now, move on to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AA State Tournament.
The Indians are scheduled at press time to travel to Augusta on Friday, February 16, 2018 to face the 25-3 Laney Wildcats at 8:30 p.m.
Laney is the number one seed from Region four.
With a win, the Indians would advance to the second round (Sweet 16) and have to travel to the winner of the Metter/Berrien game on Thursday, February 22, 2018.
The third round (Elite 8) would then be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. See the full GHSA AA Boys State Basketball Tournament bracket on the left side of this article for details about the tournament.
Squaws are Region 3AA Champs; host first round of state Saturday
By Chad W. Smith
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Squaws Basketball team played two games in the Region 3-AA tournament last week held at Washington County High School to win the 2017-18 Region 3-AA Championship.
The Squaws entered the tournament at 9-3 in the region and as the number two seed behind the first seed, Washington County, who entered the tournament at 10-2 in the region, with one of those loses coming to Dodge.
The Squaws defeated the sixth seeded Northeast Macon Lady Raiders for the third time this season in the semifinals on Friday, February 9, 2018 by a score of 55-39.
Northeast had advanced to the semifinals by defeating seventh seeded Dublin and third seeded Southwest Macon earlier in the week.
Scoring for the Squaws against Northeast were Europe Brown, 19 points; LaShauna Coley, 13 points; Zannesia Mitchell, 11 points; Destanee Wright, ten points and Nadia Lewis, two points.
The win over Northeast advanced the Squaws to the region championship game on Saturday, February 10, 2018 against Washington County, who had defeated the fifth seeded Bleckley County Lady Royals in overtime in the semifinals.
This was also the third time facing Washington County this season.
The Squaws and Lady Hawks had split their regular season games with each team winning on the other team’s home court.
This night, the Squaws faced the Lady Hawks on their home court again for the region championship.
This was the second year the Squaws had advanced to the region championship game under head coach CaSandra Hamilton.
Last year, the Squaws fell short to Bleckley County, but this year would be different as the Squaws took control of the game against Washington County early and never relinquished control as they defeated the Lady Hawks, 61-54.
Scoring for the Squaws against Washington County were Zannesia Mitchell, 20 points; Europe Brown, 16 points; LaShauna Coley, 13 points and Destanee Wright, 12 points.
Coach CaSandra Hamilton and the Squaws have added another region championship to the wall, as this makes the 23rd region championship for the Squaws in school history and the first since 2008.
The third-ranked Squaws, 23-4 now overall, move on to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AA State Tournament.
Dodge County girls’ teams have advanced to the state tournament for the 26th year in a row, which is a state record for girls or boys.
The Squaws will host the first round of state this Saturday, February 17, 2018, with tipoff at 6:00 p.m.
Dodge will face Jefferson County with a record of 12-12 and are the fourth seed out of region four behind Laney, Josey and Butler.
With a win, Dodge will advance and host the second round (Sweet 16) on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.
They would host the winner of the Early County/St. Vincent’s game.
The third round of state (Elite 8) would then be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
See the full GHSA AA Girls State Basketball Tournament bracket above. Also keep up with the Squaws on the Dodge County High School Basketball Facebook page.
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Squaws Basketball team played two games in the Region 3-AA tournament last week held at Washington County High School to win the 2017-18 Region 3-AA Championship.
The Squaws entered the tournament at 9-3 in the region and as the number two seed behind the first seed, Washington County, who entered the tournament at 10-2 in the region, with one of those loses coming to Dodge.
The Squaws defeated the sixth seeded Northeast Macon Lady Raiders for the third time this season in the semifinals on Friday, February 9, 2018 by a score of 55-39.
Northeast had advanced to the semifinals by defeating seventh seeded Dublin and third seeded Southwest Macon earlier in the week.
Scoring for the Squaws against Northeast were Europe Brown, 19 points; LaShauna Coley, 13 points; Zannesia Mitchell, 11 points; Destanee Wright, ten points and Nadia Lewis, two points.
The win over Northeast advanced the Squaws to the region championship game on Saturday, February 10, 2018 against Washington County, who had defeated the fifth seeded Bleckley County Lady Royals in overtime in the semifinals.
This was also the third time facing Washington County this season.
The Squaws and Lady Hawks had split their regular season games with each team winning on the other team’s home court.
This night, the Squaws faced the Lady Hawks on their home court again for the region championship.
This was the second year the Squaws had advanced to the region championship game under head coach CaSandra Hamilton.
Last year, the Squaws fell short to Bleckley County, but this year would be different as the Squaws took control of the game against Washington County early and never relinquished control as they defeated the Lady Hawks, 61-54.
Scoring for the Squaws against Washington County were Zannesia Mitchell, 20 points; Europe Brown, 16 points; LaShauna Coley, 13 points and Destanee Wright, 12 points.
Coach CaSandra Hamilton and the Squaws have added another region championship to the wall, as this makes the 23rd region championship for the Squaws in school history and the first since 2008.
The third-ranked Squaws, 23-4 now overall, move on to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AA State Tournament.
Dodge County girls’ teams have advanced to the state tournament for the 26th year in a row, which is a state record for girls or boys.
The Squaws will host the first round of state this Saturday, February 17, 2018, with tipoff at 6:00 p.m.
Dodge will face Jefferson County with a record of 12-12 and are the fourth seed out of region four behind Laney, Josey and Butler.
With a win, Dodge will advance and host the second round (Sweet 16) on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.
They would host the winner of the Early County/St. Vincent’s game.
The third round of state (Elite 8) would then be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
See the full GHSA AA Girls State Basketball Tournament bracket above. Also keep up with the Squaws on the Dodge County High School Basketball Facebook page.
Dodge County wrestlers are headed to state tournament
By Brian Grauberger
The Dodge County High School Wrestling team traveled to Toombs County High School this past Saturday to compete in the Eastern Sectional tournament. To be eligible for the tournament, a wrestler had to place at least fourth in the area tournament this past weekend. The top four placers at the sectional tournament advance to the state tournament next Friday and Saturday.
Six Dodge County wrestlers entered the tournament. Senior Christian Grauberger was the reigning sectional champion and entered the tournament as the number one seed.
He continued his dominance in the 152-pound weight class. Grauberger mercy-ruled all of his opponents by scoring 15 or more points more than they did through the finals. Because he won the tournament in such dominant fashion, he will once again enter the state tournament as a number one seed.
Senior Tyler Montford proved to be the top 182-pound wrestler in both the area and sectional tournaments.
Following up his area championship last weekend, Montford pinned his first two opponents to get to the finals before winning by points in the finals over his opponent from Toombs. Montford is heading to state as a number one seed, improving from his number four seed last year.
Senior Jared Cannon continued his impressive run of placing high in every tournament he enters. Cannon pinned his way to the finals before losing to the sectional champion from Toombs, capturing second place. Cannon enters the state tournament as a number two seed, an improvement to his number three seed last year.
Sophomore Javon McNeal dominated his first round opponent in the 220-pound weight class before losing to the sectional champion in the second round. McNeal climbed his way back to the consolation finals before losing to a familiar foe from Washington County. McNeal’s fourth place finish earned him his first trip to the State Championship tournament. He will enter the tournament as a number four seed.
These four young men qualified for the state tournament and have the opportunity to be crowned the best in the state at their respected weight class.
Senior Christian Tyukodi fell one spot short of qualifying for the state tournament by finishing 5th in 106-pound weight class.
Freshman Joah Gay’s solid season came to an end with a sixth place finish in the 170-pound weight class.
Come to the Macon Centerplex in Macon on Friday and Saturday to support our wrestlers. Wrestling will begin at 10:00 a.m. both days.
The Dodge County High School Wrestling team traveled to Toombs County High School this past Saturday to compete in the Eastern Sectional tournament. To be eligible for the tournament, a wrestler had to place at least fourth in the area tournament this past weekend. The top four placers at the sectional tournament advance to the state tournament next Friday and Saturday.
Six Dodge County wrestlers entered the tournament. Senior Christian Grauberger was the reigning sectional champion and entered the tournament as the number one seed.
He continued his dominance in the 152-pound weight class. Grauberger mercy-ruled all of his opponents by scoring 15 or more points more than they did through the finals. Because he won the tournament in such dominant fashion, he will once again enter the state tournament as a number one seed.
Senior Tyler Montford proved to be the top 182-pound wrestler in both the area and sectional tournaments.
Following up his area championship last weekend, Montford pinned his first two opponents to get to the finals before winning by points in the finals over his opponent from Toombs. Montford is heading to state as a number one seed, improving from his number four seed last year.
Senior Jared Cannon continued his impressive run of placing high in every tournament he enters. Cannon pinned his way to the finals before losing to the sectional champion from Toombs, capturing second place. Cannon enters the state tournament as a number two seed, an improvement to his number three seed last year.
Sophomore Javon McNeal dominated his first round opponent in the 220-pound weight class before losing to the sectional champion in the second round. McNeal climbed his way back to the consolation finals before losing to a familiar foe from Washington County. McNeal’s fourth place finish earned him his first trip to the State Championship tournament. He will enter the tournament as a number four seed.
These four young men qualified for the state tournament and have the opportunity to be crowned the best in the state at their respected weight class.
Senior Christian Tyukodi fell one spot short of qualifying for the state tournament by finishing 5th in 106-pound weight class.
Freshman Joah Gay’s solid season came to an end with a sixth place finish in the 170-pound weight class.
Come to the Macon Centerplex in Macon on Friday and Saturday to support our wrestlers. Wrestling will begin at 10:00 a.m. both days.
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