SGTC Lady Jets sophomore guard Moe Shida named to 2020-21 NJCAA Division I Women’s All-America second team

Moe Shida. 10, received a second team NJCAA All-American recognition for her play on the court this season with the Lady Jets. This is her second All-American nomination this season.   South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets sophomore guard Moe Shida was selected to the 2020 - 21 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 1 Women’s Basketball All-American second team, announced the NJCAA today.   “Moe has worked harder to improve her game than any player I have ever...



Nelson Clements Named Student of Excellence at SGTC Crisp County Center

SGTC Crisp County Center Student of Excellence overall winner Nelson Clements (left) and nominees (top row) Terica Peterson, Gerald Harp, Steven Straka, (bottom row) Demetrius Dempsey, and Mary BeaversThe Crisp County Center of South Georgia Technical College recently recognized Nelson Clements of Pineview as the April Student of Excellence. Clements, a welding student, was nominated for the honor by his instructor, Brad Aldridge. After being announced as the award recipient by Julie...



Power Company officials meet to discuss SGTC Electrical Lineworker program

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (left) is shown above with SGTC officials and members of the SGTC Electric Linewoker Advisory committee.     Georgia Power Company, Sumter Electric Membership Corporation, Crisp County Power Commission, Flint Energies, Alabama Power, and Utec representatives met with South Georgia Technical College officials recently to receive updates and provide input on the South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker program.      South...



SGTC Lady Jets sophomore guard Moe Shida named to 2021 WBCA Two-Year College Coaches’ All-America team

Moe Shida is shown above with the NJCAA Region XVII trophy and net after the Lady Jets defeated Georgia Highlands to advance to the Southeast District Conference game.Atlanta, GA – South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets sophomore guard Moe Shida was selected to the 2021 WBCA Two-Year College Coaches All-America team, announced the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association today.    Shida was one of 10 players selected for this honor throughout the two-year women’s basketball college...



SGTC Lady Jets James Frey named 2021 United State Marine Corps/WCBA Two-Year College National Coach of the Year

WBCA National Coach of the Year James Frey at work with the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets.Atlanta, GA – South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets head women’s basketball coach James Frey has been named the 2021 United State Marine Corps/WBCA Two-Year College National Coach of the Year, announced the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association today.    Frey will receive the Pat Summitt Trophy, named for the late legendary University of Tennessee coach and awarded annually to...



HEDST Advisory Committee Meets at SGTC

L to R: Jacob Pope, Branch Manager, Yancey Brothers; Rodney Workman, Training Instructor, Stowers Machinery; Abel Posada, Technical Training Manager, RingPower; Mathew Bass, ThinkBIG/Apprenticeship Coordinator and Technical Recruiter, RingPower; David Kuipers, SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs; Keith McCorkle, SGTC EPG Instructor; Tony Tice, Technical Training Manager, Thompson Machinery; Brad Manis, Corporate Recruiter, Stowers Machinery; Kyle Hartsfield, SGTC HEDST Instructor; Jeff...



Lady Jets fall to Tyler Junior College in NJCAA National Tournament

Sophomore Moe Shida, 10, was the leading scorer for the Lady Jets with 12 points.Lubbock, TX - Heartbreaking is the best way to describe the sixth ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets 72 – 53 loss to the 11th seeded Tyler Junior College Apaches from Tyler, Texas, in the sweet sixteen round of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I women’s national basketball tournament in Lubbock, Texas, Wednesday night.    Tyler advanced to the Elite Eight...



SGTC Heavy Equipment Dealer Service Technology Students Recognized

Instructors Kyle Hartsfield (left) and Don Rountree present an achievement award to student Brittany Gaines for her successful completion of the Heavy Equipment Dealer Service Technology program at South Georgia Technical College in Americus.Students completing the Heavy Equipment Dealer Service Technology (HEDST) and Electric Power Generation (EPG) programs at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) were recently recognized in a ceremony on the Americus campus. HEDST instructors Kyle...



SGTC Business Programs Advisory Committee meets in Cordele

Pictured left to right: David Wade, City of Cordele; Julie Partain, SGTC Dean of Enrollment Management; Carol Arflin, Planter First; Jessica Carter, Crisp Regional Hospital; Becky Fitzgibbons, Crisp County Power Commission; Teresa Jolly, SGTC Business Technology Instructor; and Karen Bloodworth, SGTC Accounting/Marketing Management InstructorSouth Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Accounting, Business Technology and Marketing Management programs recently held an advisory meeting on...



Lady Jets to face Tyler Texas in sweet sixteen round of NJCAA National Tournament

South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets head coach James Frey is looking for a win in the sweet sixteen round of the NJCAA National Tournament against Tyler Junior College.Lubbock, TX  - The sixth ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets and the11th seeded Tyler Junior College Apaches from Tyler, Texas, have two different styles of play but both are intent on moving past the sweet sixteen round of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I women’s...



Sikuzani Named Player to Watch in National Tournament

SGTC Sophomore Femme SikuzaniWith the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Women’s basketball tournament underway in Lubbock, Texas, the Butler County Times Gazette in El Dorado, Kansas has named South Georgia Tech Lady Jet Femme Sikuzani as one of the 24 players to watch in the tournament. Sikuzani is a sophomore at SGTC and has committed to the University of Texas to continue her education and collegiate basketball career. Sikuzani, a 6'5" center from Goma,...



Lady Jets preparing for the NJCAA Division I National Tournament competition

Lady Jets earn 5th consecutive trip to the NJCAA women’s Division I National Tournament in Lubbock, Texas and will take to the court on Wednesday, April 21st at 8 p.m. (EST) against the winner of Tyler Texas Junior College and Walters State.   The sixth-ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets are hoping to expand on their nine-game winning streak when they take on the winner of the 11th seeded Tyler Texas Junior College Apaches vs 22nd seeded Walters State Lady Senators in the...