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Page 6 — Wednesday, January 6, 2021 The Millen News The (A) i&lv (Locuctv fehsCUcfs If you have a sports story that we need to record, message me at pastorbradasbury@gmail. com. Maybe something exciting is happening in your athlete’s life, let us know. War Eagle Update Coach Brad Christmas break provided only one opportunity for fans to watch the basketball War Eagles take the court. Both girls’ and boys’ teams were in action on Tuesday night facing regional opponent Treutlen County. This would be the first time in 10 days that the War Eagles had taken the court for a game. The break did not seem to slow down the Lady War Ea gles. Coming off a win in their previous game against McIntosh County Academy, the Lady War Eagles came out big against Treutlen. The Lady War Eagles would win 61-24. They are now winners of four games out of their last five, and they are now 5-4 on the season. The War Eagles would not come up as successful on this night. They too were coming off a big win against McIntosh County Academy. However, it would be the defending Class A State Runner Up Treutlen that would come out victorious by one point winning 48-47. The boys’ team continues to show improvements and as they continue to rebuild and prepare for the remainder of the season, we can be assured Coach Sweet will have the team ready. With Christmas break com ing to an end, the Lady War Eagles and War Eagles are now coming down the last full month of play. Both teams will be on the court Friday night against regional rival Metter and that game will be followed up with a game Sat urday against Screven County. The girls will play at 6:00 PM on both nights, and the boys’ games will follow. The games on Friday and Saturday will be played at Jenkins County High School. With just over a month to play and only six more home games, make plans to attend and support your Lady War Eagles and War Eagles basket ball team. Freshman Sha’Nya Lake shoots a three during the Lady War Eagles big win 61-24 over regional opponent Treutlen. Photo Contibuted. Sophomore Marcus Golphin attempts to block an opponent from Treutlen on Tuesday night. Photo contributed. Georgia Bulldogs Victorious In Peach Bowl AP - Jack Podlesny told Georgia coaches before Fri day's Peach Bowl that he felt confident attempting held goals from as long as 55 yards — a full 4 yards past his career best. Podlesny made good on his claim, kicking a 53-yard held goal with three seconds remain ing, and No. 11 Georgia handed No. 6 Cincinnah its only loss of the season with a dramatic 24- 21 victory in the Peach Bowl. Podlesny dropped to one knee following the career-long kick as his teammates surged onto the held. Asked what he was thinking while he was kneeling, Podlesny said he wanted to “try to remember why I'm here. ... God is good and it’s amazing to be here.” Georgia hailed 21-10 in the fourth quarter, but its defense clamped down on Desmond Ridder and Cincinnati and JT Daniels helped rally the Bull dogs with his arm. Daniels, a Southern California transfer, passed for 392 yards while improving to a perfect 4-0 in four starts for Georgia. Podlesny’s winning kick tied a Peach Bowl record for longest field goal and gave Georgia a 22-21 lead. Azeez Ojulari sacked Ridder for a safety on the hnal play. It was Ojulari’s third sack. Georgia tied a school record with eight sacks. Ridder completed 24 of 37 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Jerome Ford add ed a career-long 79-yard touch down run early in the second half but it wasn’t enough for the Bearcats. Cincinnati (9-1, No. 8 CFP) was motivated to use the Peach Bowl to gain national respect. Coach Luke Fickell said the game was a measuring stick for his team. “We’re not there yet,” Fick ell said. “That’s what keeps motivating you, and I think that, you know, there’s a lot of things we’re going to take from this that we know we can do.” Georgia (8-2, No. 9 CFP) won despite running for only 45 yards. “I would feel much better if we just played our best game,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. “I don’t think we played our best game. I want to give Cincinnati credit for that. They created some of that.” On Georgia's hnal play be fore the decisive field goal, Daniels attempted a deep pass that fell incomplete. Asked why he didn't try a shorter pass that might have made the kick more manageable, Smart said: “I felt comfortable with where he was that he would have the leg strength to get there." He was right. Ridder threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce in the first quarter and added an 11-yard scoring pass to Josh Wyle late in the first half. “We’ve been ready to play this game for a long time,” Ridder said. “It’s just, you know, dis appointing, obviously, the way it ended.” Daniels overcame an inter ception and a lost fumble to lead the comeback. Georgia's defense helped fuel the rally. Ridder fumbled on a sack by Ojulari, and Adam Anderson recovered at the Bearcats 25. Zamir White's 9-yard TD run trimmed Cincinnati's lead to 21-16. Cincinnati: Led by Ridder, the Bearcats answered any doubts the Group of Five team Georgia kicker Jack Podlesny (96) reacts to his game-winning 53-yard field goal with three seconds remaining in the game to beat Cincinnati 24-21 in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1,2021, in Atlanta. AP Photo could match up against Geor gia, from the Southeastern Conference. Ridder frustrated Georgia's defense with his mobility. Ford used his power to burst through the line and his speed to outrun the Bulldogs' defense on his 79-yard scoring run early in the second half. Georgia: White's TD run in Jenkins County Recreation Department News January 4, 2021 - Spotlight Dance Academy invites you to join them for part 2 of the 7th annual dance season. Classes begin Monday, January 11. For complete class info/pricing and to register, visit the Jenkins County Recreation Department or call 478-982-2943. Time To Clean Those Chimney's! Call Today! Cnlmney itumuMi Doctor "Over 30 Vears Exp Patrick Johnson Jenkins County Middle School Basketball Schedule 2020 - 2021 Nov. 30 Mon S. Tattnall Home 4:15 Dec. 2 Wed Metter Away 4:15 Dec. 9 Wed Toombs Co. Away 4:15 Dec. 14 Mon Screven Co. Away 4:00 Dec. 16 Wed ECI Home 4:00 Dec. 19 Sat EBA Home 2:00 Jan. 6 Wed ECI Away 4:00 Jan. 19 Tue Metter Home 4:15 Jan. 25 Mon Screven Co. Home 4:00 Jan. 27 Wed Toombs Co. 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