You can feel the intensity of football Friday night starting to build on every field in South Georgia.For Calhoun County, it’s no different.

One South Georgia man is fighting for his life every day all while getting ready for football season.

The Nighthawks baseball team found their first Sun conference title this past season.Now, their new head coach is hoping to lead them back to the national tournament.

Some in Tifton said Coach Anthony Bateman is “irreplaceable."

Coming off their best season since 2015, senior defensive tackle Jalen Reed believes the defense will be even more dominate in 2019.

It's a rebuilding year for the Westwood Wildcats. With eight returning seniors, they refuse to have another 2-9 season.

The Sapphire Roughriders have been know for tearing it up on the track.Well, two more track stars proved that fact once again.

Some Dougherty County parents said the baseball fields in the community are not fit for their kids to play on.

It seems Southwest Georgia Academy has found a formula that works on the gridiron.With another season right around the corner, the Warriors are hoping they’ll be standing on the field at Mercer and raising that trophy when it’s all said and done.

On paper, The Berrien Rebels had their best season since 2009.But if you ask the Rebels, they’ll say there’s a lot more coming in 2019.

Creating energy and shifting focus. If the Knights can effectively accomplish that, then Head Coach Allen Lowe believes they’ll have a turn around year.

2019 was a historic year for the Auburn baseball team.And a huge help to their success was, Steven Williams.

“We’re having a great summer and expectations are really high here, as usual," said Head Coach Randy McPherson.

For the past few years, the ALB All-stars have proven that they are one of the best little leagues in the country.As they got the chance to defend their World Series title once again.

The Travis Williams Basketball Camp will bounce through the Friendly City on Saturday.

The moto never changes for any team that touches the gridiron.Win every play and become a champion.

The season is a month away.With the first week quickly making it’s way to South Georgia, a couple teams are doing whatever it takes to be ready.

We always hear about those players who go on to make the big plays on the biggest stages.But Wednesday, we get the chance to talk about a Albany native who turned his love for sports into a career off the field.

Tuesday, John Barron had the honor to take the floor with a few of Albany’s great community members.As John and Karla Sands got the chance to be recognized for their help with the Trent Brown parade.

Lowndes High School's new basketball head coach is bringing players from across the globe together for a night of family fun.

As the Rams hope in the coming years these familiar faces will be back to wear the blue and gold.

For those parents who are interested in signing their kids up for Turner County’s football, soccer and cheerleader league, now is the time to do it. Today, we spoke with the Turner County recreation department director. He says this program is something that many in the county have been waiting for

The Crisp Academy Wildcats made their presence known last year. Finishing the 2018 season as the state runner-up.

For the Terrell County Greenwaves, Thursday was a good day.As they got the chance to watch one of their lady Greenwaves sign a D-1 scholarship, to play college basketball.

The Albany Seahawks football team is typically known for their moves on the gridiron. But are using fundraisers like kickball, to help raise money for their trip to the gridiron classic.

The commission said they have cause to penalize Propst’s teaching license.

If you head to Irwin County, they’ll tell you how great it is to be an Indian.And what’s not to love?For the Irwin County football team, they’ve been a force in single-A, and it looks like 2019 won’t be bringing any changes.

Although successful, the ASU interm Athletic Driector informed everyone that they will be cutting their men’s golf and cross country teams after this season.

For worth county, the whole city seems to be apart of Ram nation.All cheering their Rams on to one common goal, the state title.

Students and football fans of Worth County High School will soon see new additions at Milt Miller field.

Every year the goal stays the same. Bring Albany another national title, to add to their 10 they already have.

Another Lee County High School Track and Field star is taking their speed to the collegiate level.

The start of 2018 looked good on paper for the Fitzgerald Purple Hurricanes.

Hopefully this time next week, the ALB All-stars will be bringing home another piece of hardware from the World Series.

Eight region titles in 12 years.The Cairo Syrupmakers have proven that they are clearly a force in the region.

Every kids dream is to take part in the Olympics.

For the past 35 years, kids in the community have gotten the opportunity to learn from one of South Georgia's best here at the Lea Henry camp of champs.

A group of Albany kids are enjoying their summer on the links.The city’s Recreation and Parks department have partnered with the Flint River Golf Course to sponsor the Hook a Kid on Golf camp.

For the past 6 years, coach Chris Wade has been the backbone of the Tift County basketball team.But it seems he’s ready to take on a new challenge in 2019.

After finishing 7-5 last season, the Thomasville Bulldogs are looking to redeem themselves.

For the third year, the SIAC football media day has been held at the college football hall of fame here in Atlanta.Obviously a powerful motivation for these players.

Just 46 days separates the Rebels from taking Alan Hobby field.But a few changes will be making their way in 2019.

Former UK quarterback Jared Lorenzen has died, WAVE 3 News has learned.

America's pass time may not be the most leisure sport anymore.

Albany State University has named an interim Athletic Director.

What started as a self defense class is quickly turning into a boxing career.

After a nerve wracking semifinal, the U.S. Women's national team will play in the World Cup Final.

At the South Georgia Motorsports Park, cars and bikes in all shapes and sizes will be making their way to the track this weekend.

The road to the finals wasn’t an easy one for the Terrell Academy Eagles.

The U.S. advances in the tournament and will play England on July 2.

The Monroe Tornadoes lost a key player in David Dillard last year.

The Lee County Football team had a record 21 signings last season.It’s going to be tough to break that, but they’re off to a great start.

For the third year in a row a new head coach will be under the main headset for the Trojans.

A young man who has spent the past 7 years of his life without his hand is signing with a team to play college basketball.

A packed house is always expected at Harvey Simpson Stadium.But before those Friday night can take place under the lights, the Raiders are having to put in the work during the summer.

In his march to continue building GSWs basketball program to its highest peak, coach Justin Payne is now holding a week long prospect camp for players around southwest Georgia.

With 54 days till their official start of the season, the Eagles are hard at work in June as if it was August.For the last three seasons, the Eagles have been in the driver’s seat of the region.

For most 9th graders, they're getting ready to find out what they will do for the rest of their lives in high school.But if you're a 14-year-old who's won multiple auto championships, and your crew Chief is NASCAR star David Reutimann, you find a life in the fast lane.