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Bigger, stronger, faster Trojans close out spring

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Thursday, May 24. 2018

By Walter Geiger

The Lamar County Trojans closed out 10 days of spring practice in pads last week without conducting a public spring scrimmage.

“With the GHSA allowing only a limited number of padded contact opportunities, I decided a 10th day of practice was more valuable to us. We will be able to get a better feel of where we are July 19 when we have a controlled session with Crawford County and Central Macon,” head coach John Flath reported. [Full Story »]

Lady Trojans host Final Four match today

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Tuesday, May 8. 2018

The #3 Lamar Lady Trojans (19-2-0) dispatched two opponents last week to roll into the GHSA Class AA soccer Final Four. LC hosts #1 St. Vincent’s (16-3-1) today. First touch is set for 5:30 p.m. at Trojan Field. St. Vincent’s eliminated Lamar 5-1 in the semifinals last season.

Coach Wayne Calvert and his players are hoping for a big crowd at the stadium for the big match.

The winner of tonight’s match will face the East Laurens-Oglethorpe County winner in the state title match Friday.

UPDATE: Private schools, with far superior resources and which recruit players, prevailed in girls soccer action. St. Vincent's topped LC 6-1; Marist defeated Spalding 4-1; Pike County hung tough with Lovett, falling 5-4 in PKs.

On to the Elite 8; Trojans eliminated

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Tuesday, May 1. 2018

The LC Lady Trojans topped Rabun County 4-1 Tuesday evening at Trojan Field to advance to the Elite 8 round of the GHSA Class AA state soccer playoffs. LC will host Fitzgerald Friday. The Lady Canes beat Johnson 4-2 to advance. The three other Elite 8 matchups in AA Friday are East Laurens at Model, Harlem at Oglethorpe County and Elbert County at St. Vincent's.

UPDATE: The LC Trojans lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to Pepperell at Trojan Field Wednesday and saw their season come to an end. The Trojans had multiple scoring chances but could never find the net.

In AAA action Tuesday, the Pike Lady Pirates routed Long County 10-0 to advance. Their Elite 8 opponent is pending.

In AAAA, Woodward Academy dispatched Mary Persons 2-1.

Also in AAAA, the Spalding Lady Jags shut out Eastside 5-0 and host White County Friday.

Boys Sweet 16 action ramps up Wednesday. LC hosts Pepperell at 5:30 p.m. at Trojan Field.