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1B %\)t l)pra(& <©a?£tt£ Tuesday, March 2,2021 SPORTS THE HERALD GAZETTE/WALTER GEIGER Lady Trojans eliminated LC’s Shakiria Foster (10) drives the lane for two of her 15 points in the Lady Trojans’ 51 -48 loss to Swainsboro in the first round of the state playoffs here last week. Trailing the play is her twin sister Zakiria Foster (14). Top-ranked Early County routed Swainsboro 67-47 in round two of the state tourney Feb. 26. LC soccer goes 1-3 for the week The LC varsity soccer teams won only one of four matches played last week. The Lady Trojans (3-3) opened the week Feb. 23 with a 2-1 loss at Jack- son. Cara Bishop record ed LC’s lone goal on a 25-yard free kick On Feb. 26, the Lady Trojans trav-' eled to Eastman to take on Dodge County and came away with a 6-0 win. Bishop, Vanessia Byrd, Alaina Cato, Kaylah Grammer, Samiya Smith and Brittiany Arreola had one goal each for LC. The Trojans dropped both road games last week. Jackson prevailed over LC 4-2. Daniel Navarro and Josh More each had goals for the Trojans. In Eastman, LC lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to the Indians. The varsity teams have two home games this week as Jasper County comes in today and Washington County is here Friday. Junior Varsity: The Lady Trojans JV won its lone game of the week, topping Locust Grove 10-0 Feb. 25. Maci-Lauren Lanier and De- shunna Bowles each had two goals for LC. Kaylee Hamrick, Ally Bloxham, Savannah Taylor, Paige Mayfield, Aniya Barron and Vanes sia Byrd each had single goals for Lamar. LCMS: The middle school teams got back in action Monday after a COV1D hiatus when they trav eled to Jackson to face Henderson. They go to ACE in Macon Wednes day. Elect Brutz ENGLISH CHIEF MAGISTRATE Hattermann captures career win No. 500 I Gordon State College softball head coach Ally Hattermann reached another milestone in her coaching career as the Highlanders won the second game of a doubleheader over Wesleyan College (Ga.) to secure Hattermann’s 500th career win. Hattermann, who is in her 22nd year coaching the GSC softball team, watched her squad rebound from a tough 3-2 loss in the opener and explode for a 13-1 vic tory in the second game to send the Highlanders and their head coach home happy. “I’m just grateful for the opportunity to get to coach or have coached so many fantastic young women % %># * Local Farmer, Small Business Owner, & Property Owner * Valdosta State University, B.S. Criminal Justice, Honors Program Graduate (1997) * Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, juris Doctor (2000) * Admitted to Georgia Bar 2000-2008 (passed the Bar Exam on 1st attempt) * Over 20 Years of Relevant & Diverse Legal Experience - Experienced former courtroom and appellate attorney - The ONLY candidate with any experience in Magistrate Court other than seeking warrants - The ONLY candidate with any Civil Law experience in Magistrate Court * Proud Sponsor of Local Schools, Civic, & Charitable Organizations * Eagle Scout & Vigil Honor, Boy scouts of America The Right Training, Experience & Perspective The Most Qualified Candidate Election Day is March 16 th Early Voting Begins Feb. 22 nd over the years,” said Hattermann, who received the game ball from her team. “They are the ones respon sible or deserve the recognition for that number (500).” Game 2 was all GSC as the Highlanders broke loose for a six-run first inning, added six more runs in the third and a single run in the fourth to cruise home with the memorable victory. Kylee Housman of Zebulon went 3-for- 3 with three RBI and two stolen bases while Breanna Lee of Concord went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, one RBI and a walk. GSC finished with 10 hits to produce the 13-run outburst, which provided plenty of breathing room for starting pitcher Bailey Odom to work three innings and pick up the win. Diamond Trojans drop two games The LC Diamond Tro jans dropped two games played last week. LC is now 1-3 for the young season. On Feb. 22, Lamar fell 9-8 to Stratford Academy at Aldora Field in a matchup they led 7-4 after three innings. Tan ner Patterson took the loss for LC. He struck out four but his defense committed five errors behind him. Nathaniel Tidwell led LC with three hits and four RBIs. On Feb. 24, the Diamond Trojans fell 9-1 to Putnam % I c County on the road. Pat terson had two hits and drove in the lone LC run. Ayden Hollis also had two hits. LC played at ACE in Ma con Monday and hosts Crawford County here Thursday. Lady Trojans fall in round one The LC Lady Trojans were eliminated in the first round of the GHSA Class AA basket ball tournament Feb. 23 when they blew leads of 10 and eight points in a 51-48 loss to the Swainsboro Tigers. LC finished the season at 17-6. Lamar led 15-7 after one period and 25-22 at the half. The third period came to a close with the two teams tied at 38. Tamya Blasin- game led LC with 16 points while Shakiria Foster had 15. Other scorers were Zaria Fletcher (8), Journi Harris (4), Zakiria Foster (3) and Janiyah Akins (2). Paid for by Brutz English for Chief Magistrate