Athletics News

Coach James Frey and the 2020 – 2021 Lady Jets ranked 7th in pre-season poll and will play 4th ranked Shelton State on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Americus.     The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets were ranked 7th in the nation in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) 2020 – 2021 DI Women’s basketball poll released recently.  The Lady Jets ended last season with a 14th place ranking in the NJCAA final poll.    “Preseason rankings are great but I think they...

Imani McNeal (1) led the Lady Jets in scoring with 16 points against New Horizon Prep.Will Johnston (4) was the top scorer for the Jets against Tallahassee with 18 points.    The South Georgia Technical College Jets dropped a hard fought 84 – 68 decision to the nationally-ranked Tallahassee Community College Eagles while the nationally ranked Lady Jets cruised to an 84 – 31 victory over New Horizon Prep in their season openers in the SGTC gymnasium Wednesday night.     “I am very...

Jasmine Mercer named Financial Aid Specialist at South Georgia Technical College.     Jasmine Mercer of Plains has been named as a Financial Aid Specialist in the Administrative Services office at South Georgia Technical College, announced Dr. John Watford recently.  Her office will be located on the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus. She will report to SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe and Financial Aid Director Kelly Everett.     Mercer earned an...

South Georgia Technical College in Americus will host a blood drive on January 26.South Georgia Technical College will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Tuesday, January 26 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Hicks Hall student union on the Americus campus, and all eligible donors are encouraged to participate. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, appointments are required in order to donate blood. To schedule an appointment, visit...

Jalen Reynolds (3) returns for the Jets at the forward position.Sophomore Femme Sikuzani (34) will anchor the Lady Jets at the center position.Jalen Reynolds (3) returns for the Jets at the forward position.     The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets will kick off the 2021 basketball season at home Wednesday.  Jets interim head coach Chris Ballauer and the Jets will be facing Tallahassee Community College, which was ranked nationally last season, and is currently the top...

SGTC President Dr. John Watford (left) is shown above talking with some of the students and instructors who dropped by the SGTC Student Government Association tent for some delicious snacks during the “Welcome to Spring Semester” event.     The South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association sponsored a “Welcome to Spring Semester” COVID-19 friendly event recently and SGTC President Dr. John Watford stopped by to thank students for choosing South Georgia Technical...

SGTC 2021 Jets. Shown (l to r) standing are: Justice Hayes (11), Jordan Stephens (15), Jalen Reynolds (3), Matija Milivojevic (25), Radim Havel (33), Nikola Sasaroga (14), Tabais Long (1), Dahl Fieg (2), and Keundre Campbell (12). Seated (l to r) are: Joshua Pain (20), Kalin Fonseca (5), Brandon Avant (0), Assistant Coach Jaren Harris, Interim Head coach Chris Ballauer, Kadeem Wilks (23), Will Johnston (4), and Marvin McGhee (10).SGTC 2021 Lady Jets. Shown (l to r) standing are: ...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford recently announced the college’s President’s List for the fall semester, which included 118 students from around the area and several other states.To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) in an associate degree or diploma program and have a 4.0 GPA for that semester’s coursework. Those students who qualified included:Baldwin County: Matthew Thomas Sheffield of...

Students in the Electrical Systems Technology program at South Georgia Technical College are preparing for a pandemic proof career. Sign up today. Classes start January 13th. It is not too late!   The need for electricians is on the rise and if you are interested in a pandemic proof career that is in high demand and pays well, contact South Georgia Technical College today and sign up for the Electrical Systems Technology program offered in Americus and Cordele.  Classes are held on-line...

South Georgia Technical College EMT students are shown training inside South Georgia Tech’s ambulance.     South Georgia Technical College is offering a Fire and Emergency Services Occupation Associate Degree program for students interested in entry level employment in the public safety areas of fire science and emergency medical services beginning Spring Semester, January 13th, 2021.  Students enrolling in this program may be eligible for the Hope Scholarship, Hope Grant and Federal Pell...

Shown above is one of the South Georgia Tech Tractor Trailer rigs. This program can be completed in eight weeks or less and graduates can be on the road to success and a high paying career.   About a third of Americans believe they would need more education or training if they lost their job during the pandemic, wrote Audrey Williams June in an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education titled, “Displaced Workers Haven’t Turned to College for a Fresh Start.  Here’s what Might Bring...

Candie Walters joins South Georgia Technical College as Admissions Director.   Candie Dinkins Walters has joined South Georgia Technical College as its new Admissions Director, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  She will report to SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens.   Walters is a graduate of Crisp County High School.  She attended Moultrie Technical College and became a Certified Nursing Assistant after graduation from high school. ...