Rockdale Citizen

Byrd ready to lead Newton baseball

May 21, 2013

COVINGTON -- After biding his time and learning, Andre Byrd is ready to step up and take over the Newton baseball head coaching position.

Heritage players big part of all-region soccer teams

CONYERS -- It was another successful season for the Heritage soccer program, and that success was reflected on the recently announced all-Region 8-AAAAA teams.. Heritage, which had its girls team reach the first round of the state playoffs for the sixth consecutive season and its boys team reach

Oxford College to hold youth camps

OXFORD -- Oxford College will have something for everybody as the athletic department will hold various youth camps starting June 3.. Head athletic trainer Amanda Fischer will begin with the first of three swim camps. The first swim camp starts on June 3 and will last until the June 6

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Tech knocks off FSU in dramatic fashion

Durham, NC - Buck Farmer pitched well Wednesday in the ACC Tournament opener at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, but heading into the top of the ninth was in line for a loss. Down to their last strike, the Yellow Jackets’ offense bailed out their ace pitcher.

Revolution fall to Silverbacks 3-2 in Open Cup

CONYERS -- The GeorgiaRevolution played a fierce brand of soccer for 90 minutes Tuesday night with hopes of advancing in the U.S. Open Cup tournament, but the more experienced Atlanta Silverbacks came out on top 3-2 at the Rockdale Youth Soccer Association complex.. Midfielder Pablo Cruz scored in the 57th

Manchester City, Yankees launch new MLS team in NY

MIAMI -- The New York Yankees and Premier League club Manchester City have formed a Major League Soccer team to play in New York City starting in 2015, aiming to win over America's largest sports market to the global game.. Manchester City, owned by Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi, will

San Francisco, Houston awarded Super Bowls

NEW YORK -- San Francisco and Houston were chosen on Tuesday as host cities for the 2016 and 2017 Super Bowls after National Football League team owners voted for the two ahead of Miami.. The San Francisco Bay Area will host the 50th Super Bowl in early 2016 at Levi's

Braves' B.J. Upton trying hard to shake slump

As younger brother Justin is surrounded by the media after another big game, B.J. Upton is ignored as he sits at the neighboring locker.. There hasn't been much positive for him to talk about this season and that wasn't supposed to be the case after the center fielder signed a

Smith considering moving Charlotte race to Las Vegas

Charlotte Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith is considering moving the October race from Charlotte to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, according to multiple reports.

Farmer struggles in loss to Miami

Coral Gables-- Things didn't go quite as planned for Buck Farmer in his final regular season start Thursday in Coral Gables. The Rockdale graduate and senior at Georgia Tech allowed seven runs (five earned) in six innings pitched and was the losing pitcher in an 8-3 defeat at Miami in

Alcovy's Palo signs with Andrew College

Staff photo: Manny Fils. The 2012-13 Alcovy basketball team had another signing with Kaci Palo heading to Andrew College. The Lady Tigers leader will be playing the shooting guard position. Palo led the Lady Tigers in 3-point shots taken and 3-point shots made.. "I'm extremely excited for her

Morgan top girls track athlete

COVINGTON -- The girls track programs for the area had several successful outings with five of the six schools being represented at the girls state meet and medaling in four events.. But it was Heritage's Morgan Hubbard that exemplified the true meaning of being the best of the best. Hubbard

Alcovy's Sorells signs with West Georgia Technical

Alcovy's Lakeiyah Sorrells decided after trying out for the West Georgia Technical College basketball team that her heart wasn't in the game. That's when she decided that she really wanted to play softball. Fortunately for her, the coach didn't want her to leave the Golden Knights program.. "The basketball coach

Plenty of Bulldogs among region 2 tennis honorees

When the Region 2-AAAAAA all-tennis teams were announced recently, it was no surprise which team led the way.. Rockdale, which dominated the league in the regular season and swept the region tournament titles last month, had all of its starters, and 10 of the 20 possible spots, fill

Revolution wins tight match to advance in tournament

CONYERS -- The Georgia Revolution moved to the next round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament with a 4-3 win Tuesday against Real Colorado Foxes at the Rockdale Youth Soccer Association Complex on Tuesday.. The Revolution will host the Atlanta Silverbacks 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, at RYSA