Athletics News

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently recognized Eva Porter of Buena Vista, an Early Childhood Care and Education student, as the overall Student of Excellence on the Americus campus. She was nominated for the award by SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education instructor Jaye Cripe. For this month, SGTC recognized students nominated by their instructors in in health and personal services programs. Honorees included Dawn Ammons of Ellaville, Cosmetology, nominated by Dorothea...

    The second-ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets fell to the fifth-ranked Jones College Bobcats, 69 – 57, in a battle between two undefeated top five teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Wednesday night in the Hangar.  The Lady Jets are now 11 – 1 overall and 6 – 0 in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association.    “Hats off to Jones College,” said South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey. ...

   South Georgia Technical College is partnering with the Georgia Association of College and Employers (GACE) to participate in the GACE Spring Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, April 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  To register or for more information visit: https://gace.org/Virtual-Statewide-Career-Fair    Over 40 colleges and universities from across the state of Georgia will be participating in the virtual career fair.  The benefits of attending the virtual career fair include meeting...

    The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets remained in 2nd place in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I women’s basketball national standings released February 22nd, 2021. This is the highest ranking ever for the Lady Jets who are currently 11 – 0 on the season.    Northwest Florida State College remained in first place this week with an 8 – 0 record.  South Plains College, Chipola College, and Jones College also maintained their spots in the...

   South Georgia Technical College is offering two phlebotomy classes beginning March 8th that can help students interested in the medical field become certified phlebotomists and be ready for the workforce in just eight weeks.  And with the HOPE grant and HOPE Career grant funding, the cost is practically free to qualified students.    “This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in working in the medical field but is unsure about what avenue to take,” said South...

Rome, GA - South Georgia Technical College 6’ 7” sophomore forward Jalen Reynolds from Darien, GA, hit a last second jump shot to lift the Jets to an 87 – 85 victory over the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 16th ranked Georgia Highlands Chargers in Rome, Saturday.  Georgia Highlands had defeated SGTC 87 – 72 in Americus on Thursday.    The win Saturday allowed the Jets to move into a tie for second place in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA)...

   The 16th nationally ranked Georgia Highlands Chargers brought an end to the South Georgia Technical College Jets five-game winning streak Thursday in an 87 – 72 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) decision.  Georgia Highlands remains unbeaten this season with a 5 – 0 overall record and are currently in 3rd place in the GCAA with a 3 – 0 record behind Albany Tech – 5- 0 and South Georgia State College, 4 – 0.    The Jets had been tied for first place with Albany...

Cuthbert, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Jets took their fifth straight and fourth consecutive Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) victory over Andrew College, 81 – 72, in Cuthbert Tuesday.  The Jets are currently tied with Albany Technical College for first place in the GCAA with 4 – 0 records.  South Georgia State College and Georgia Highlands are also undefeated with 3 – 0 and 2 – 0 performances.    “It was a great team win,” said South Georgia...

     South Georgia Technical College’s Jalen Reynolds and Moe Shida were selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I Basketball Players of the Week for the February 15th, 2021 week.    Reynolds, a 6’ 7” sophomore forward from Darien, GA, has led the Jets to a 5 – 4 overall record and a 3 – 0 conference record.  Four of the five Jets wins this season have come against nationally ranked Division I basketball teams.    Reynolds averaged 13.6 points,...

    The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets moved into 2nd place in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I women’s basketball national standings released February 15th, 2021 and are hoping to make history by moving into 1st place over the next few weeks.  This is the highest ranking ever for the Lady Jets who are currently 12 – 0 on the season.     In addition to the number two ranking nationally, the Lady Jets also had eight individual members to be...

   Barbara Hill of Americus has been hired as a part-time Campus Safety Officer at South Georgia Technical College.  She will report to Campus Safety Director Sammy Stone and SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens.     Hill is a graduate of the South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice program and the SGTC Law Enforcement Academy. She has been working as a security officer at different locations since graduation.    As a part-time campus safety officer, Hill will...

  The South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a Valentine’s Day Goodies & Giveaways event recently for students on the Americus campus.  SGA leaders and advisors were on hand to present students with cookies, cupcakes, and drinks between classes.    Students were also allowed to register for two large gift baskets to be given away.  The baskets were filled with Valentine gifts, goodies, and South Georgia Technical College logo items.  The event was...