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Georgia to Face LSU in SEC Championship
By Brandon K. Pierce The Sports Ledger
The Top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs clinched a berth in the 2022 SEC Championship Game with a 45-19 victory over Mississippi State in front of 60,352 fans at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkeville, MS on November 12. UGA Quarterback Stetson Bennett completed 25-of-37 passes for 289 yards and three touchdowns against MSU. He also rushed for a score in the win. Overall, Georgia finished with 468 total yards. Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers passed for 261 and a touchdown. Teammate Zavion Thomas returned a punt for a touchdown against the visiting Bulldogs. Georgia is set to face LSU in the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta on Saturday, December 3, following games at Kentucky (Nov. 19) and at home against Georgia Tech (Nov. 26). Georgia will represent the East for the second straight year, the fifth time in six seasons, and for the 10th time overall. LSU clinched the SEC West with a 13-10 victory over Arkansas on November 12. The Tigers have won four straight games, including two win over teams ranked in the top 10. LSU defeated No. 7 Ole Miss and No. 6 Alabama to help secure a spot in the SEC Championship game.
Photo by Rob Davis, UGA Athletics
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett in action against Mississippi State.
Alabama Football Moves to 8-2 with win over Ole Miss
By Brandon K. Pierce The Sports Ledger The University of Alabama football program avoided losing two straight games by scoring on five of its last six possessions against Mississippi, including four of its five second-half drives, for a 30-24 come-from-behind victory over the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Alabama was behind 10 points in the first half but rallied late for the win to improve to 8-2 overall. The Crimson Tide has now won seven straight games over Ole Miss. Bryce Young led Alabama with 209 yards passing and three touchdowns. Young has now thrown for 7,471 yards in his career, moving him past Tua Tagovailoa (7,442) into third place on the school’s all-time passing yardage list. The Crimson Tide’s Triple “J” threat was back for the first time in several weeks. Jase McClellan led Alabama’s ground game with a career-high 19 carries totaling 84 yards. Jermaine Burton, Ja’Corey Brooks and Cameron Latu each caught a touchdown pass in the win. Alabama kicker Will Reichard was a perfect 3 of 3 on field goals in the second half. Reichard converted the game-winner from 23 yards out with 11:19 to go in the contest. He also made a 49-yarder to give the Crimson Tide a
Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger
Auburn's Derick Hall (#29), Nehemiah Pritchett (#18) and Shedrick Jackson (#11) attempt to recover a Mississippi State fumble during the Tigers' 39-33 loss in Starkville, MS on November 5, 2022. Despite the loss, the game was the beginning of Auburn's Road to Recovery, as it was the first game under new interim coach Carnell "Cadillac" Williams. The Tigers proved that they are improving with a 13-10 home victory over Texas A&M the following week, November 12. The Tigers currently have a 4-6 overall record with only two games left this season. The Tigers will host Western Kentucky on November 19 and travel to Tuscaloosa for the annual Iron Bowl battle against Alabama on November 26. If Auburn can win both of those games, the Tigers would be 6-6 overall and become bowl eligible. Auburn on the Road to Recovery under Interim Coach Cadillac Williams
Alabama tight end Cameron Latu (81) catches a touchdown against Ole Miss at Vaught- Hemingway Stadium in Oxford on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Photo Courtesy of Alabama Athletics
six-point lead with 1:29 left in the game. Byron Young paced the Alabama defense with 11 tackles, which included a pair of sacks. Teammate DeMarcco Hellams matched Young with 11 tackles while Terrion Arnold had 10
tackles, including nine solo stops, and a pair of pass breakups. Jaxson Dart led Ole Miss with 212 yards passing and a touchdown. Quinshon Judkins had 135 yards rushing and two touchdowns for Ole Miss.
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Snead State Community College recognized the sophomores on the Volleyball Team during the last home game of the season against Southern Union on October 26. The Lady Parsons won the match 3-0. The players recognized and those showing their support are: (L-R) Head Volleyball Coach Cristie Brothers, sophomores Stephanie Sharp, Juliana Roland, Destiny Bentley, Jordan Beason, Camille Ford, Haleigh Molock, Assistant Volleyball Coach Alexandria Moses, and Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore. SSCC Volleyball Players Recognized Courtesy of Snead State Athletics
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