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BCHS Evens Subregion Record with Sweep of East Laurens

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012, 9:40am
BCHS Evens Subregion Record with Sweep of East Laurens

Tia Troup had 18 points, Myesha Moore had 13, and Dewanda Blackshear added 12 as the Lady Royals rolled over East Laurens 62-41.  In the game, Bleckley led by as many as 20 in the first half and used a 12-2 third quarter run to put the game away when ELHS had gotten within 10. 

In boys action, East Laurens took their first lead since early in the third quarter 55-54 with 2:40 left.  Ken Hughes' three-point play with 53 seconds left put the Royals ahead.  Mario Beck's second dunk of the game with 35 seconds remaining sealed a 60-55 win.  Hughes had 10 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Beck scored 19 with eight rebounds.  Rydealous Taylor finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. 

Bleckley hosts Dodge County Friday.  JV tip at 4 pm with varsity to follow.

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Prep Hoop Scores For January 10

Submitted by Frank Malloy, 13WMAZ Anchor
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012, 1:14am

Here are the prep basketball scores reported to 13WMAZ for Tuesday, January 10:

Boys:

Dodge Co. 63  Dublin 57

Taylor Co. 82  Dooly Co. 47

Mary Persons 62  Rutland 57

Alcovy 60  Jones Co. 34

Tattnall 56  Mt. de Sales 39

Northeast 79  Southwest 60

Howard 64  Central 61 (Overtime)

Wilcox Co. 88  Irwin Co. 38

Washington Co. 61  Butler 49

Westside 59  Perry 41

Veterans 52  West Laurens 45

Bleckley Co. 60  East Laurens 55

Girls:

Mary Persons 43  Rutland 37

Dublin 65  Dodge Co. 60

Taylor Co. 65  Dooly Co. 42

Treutlen 44  Wheeler Co. 39

Alcovy 57  Jones Co. 24

Mt. de Sales 41  Tattnall 32

Northeast 43  Southwest 41

Howard 57  Central 31

Irwin Co. 56  Wilcox Co. 54

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Georgia Regents Approve Macon State-Middle Georgia Merger

Submitted by Bernard O'Donnell
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 2:24pm

ATLANTA (AP) -- The state Board of Regents has approved the unprecedented merger of eight colleges to reduce costs, shrinking the university system from 35 to 31 institutions for the first time ever.

The plan approved Tuesday will consolidate Waycross College with South Georgia College in Douglas; Augusta State College with the Georgia Health Sciences University; Middle Georgia College with Macon State College; and Gainesville State College with North Georgia College & State University.

University system Chancellor Hank Huckaby announced the move last week after visiting each campus to talk with administrators face-to-face.

The university system began a study this fall to determine whether 35-campus system should shrink the number of institutions it runs to help cut administrative costs. Officials said it could be another year before any changes are made.

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13WMAZ's Contributor of the Week

Submitted by 13WMAZ Web Staff
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 11:09am

Watch the video to hear from our Contributor of the Week.

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BCHS Swept in 3B-AA Opener

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Sunday, January 8th, 2012, 10:00am
BCHS Swept in 3B-AA Opener

The Lady Royals trailed 13-12 in the second quarter at home versus Dublin Friday.  DHS ended the half on a 19-6 run to go up 32-17.  Down by as many as 26, Bleckley would draw within 18 to begin the fourth and within 15 during the quarter but ultimately lost 61-44.  Cam Tillman scored 18 points.  Tia Troup had 13.

Sixth-ranked Dublin had a 24-13 lead versus the Royals before an 11-2 BC run got them back in the game.  Mario Beck scored five points in the final 30 seconds to tie the halftime score at 33.  The Irish would not lead by more than two points until the final moments of the third when they built a 51-46 advantage.  For the second straight game, BCHS went cold in the fourth quarter, going scoreless for the first 3:30.

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Rhine Police Chief Faces Drug Charges

Submitted by Jake Wade, 13WMAZ News Convergence Coordinator
Saturday, January 7th, 2012, 12:14pm

A Central Georgia police officer faces drug charges for allegedly dealing in prescription drugs.

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office says Rhine Police Chief Kip Herman Cravey,36, was arrested and booked in the county jail Thursday night. A news release says Cravey faces two charges of illegally distributing pills and trying to buy some.

The release says Cravey furnished more than two dozen "Soma" pills to a person and tried to buy Roxicodone pills, also known as Oxycodone.

Rhine mayor, Carter Clements who's a pharmacist says he was shocked.

"We've always had a lot of confidence in Kip in his police abilities. He's done us a good job," said Clements.

Captain Tony Winborn with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office says Cravey was the only member of the Rhine Police Department. He says Cravey worked for the last Dodge County sheriff, Lawton Douglas in the narcotics unit.

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Teams struggle in Fourth Quarter as Bleckley Swept at Wilcox County

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012, 10:19am
Teams struggle in Fourth Quarter as Bleckley Swept at Wilcox County

Both teams were in action Tuesday as Bleckley traveled to Rochelle to take on Wilcox County.  The Lady Royals led 31-30 going into the fourth quarter of their game.  Wilcox tied the score at 40 with 3:37 left.  BCHS went 2 of 7 from the free throw line and scored four points from that point as they lost 50-44.  Brianna Webb, Alexis Woodfaulk, and Cam Tillman scored eight points each.  Ieisha Gainey and Tia Troup scored seven.

Derrick Farrow had just given the Royals a 47-46 lead with 22 seconds left in the third quarter.  Wilcox took the lead on a buzzer-beater three. 

The Patriots opened the fourth on an 18-0 run.  Bleckley did not have a basket until less than three minutes remained in the game in a 71-52 loss. 

Rydealous Taylor had 19 points and seven rebounds.  Mario Beck scored 13.  BCHS begins sub-region play versus Dublin at home Friday.  Varsity tip time is 6 p.m.

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