Rob Grubbs

The connection between Mary Persons High School and athletic excellence was on display once again last weekend as two longtime Monroe County leaders were honored during the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association's 87th Annual Awards Banquet in Dalton.

For former Tattnall Square Academy standout Benjamin Stubbs, a baseball journey that began in Macon has reached one of the sport's biggest stages.

The rich tradition of athletics at Stratford Academy will add another memorable chapter this fall when the school welcomes the 2026 class of inductees into its Athletic Hall of Fame during Alumni Weekend.

The Coastal Plain League schedule is designed to prepare players for the next level, and this past week gave the Macon Bacon a taste of the demanding lifestyle of professional baseball.

As the FIFA World Cup shines a global spotlight on soccer this summer, a club in Macon is proving that the world's game is taking root right here in Middle Georgia.

As the countdown to the 2026 Mary Persons football season reaches 65 days, it is fitting to remember one of the most influential figures in Monroe County athletics—Coach James Love. Coach Love graduated from Fort Valley State in 1965, which connects him to today's countdown.

Former Mary Persons standout Malik Herring is getting another opportunity in the NFL.

After a standout freshman season at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Woodford recently announced he is transferring to Central Michigan University, where he will continue both his academic and football career.

The final horn sounded at Dan Pitts Stadium last November, ending Mary Persons' season finale against Whitewater and officially sending the Bulldogs into the offseason.

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