1 month ago
The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs built up a dominant 49-0 lead in their 70-20 win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. However, Georgia allowed the game to get a bit sloppy at times and allowed Western Kentucky to score three touchdowns including two in the second half.
Following the win, Georgia coach Kirby Smart emphasized that Georgia needed to play better in the second half. Smart even made it clear that the Bulldogs may not wear all-white uniforms again.
"I don't know," Smart said on if Georgia will bring back the all-white uniforms. "Time will tell. If we play like we did in the second half, ******* no."
Of course, Georgia played a ton of backups throughout the game with most starters, like quarterback Gunner Stockton, sitting out the entire second half with the game clearly out of reach. Coach Smart still holds Georgia's backups to the same standard of excellence as he does for the starters.
"If you don't get off the field on third down six consecutive times, you're not ready to play for Georgia's defense," Smart said in a postgame interview. "If you can't possess the ball on offense, then you can't play.
#georgia #half #bulldogs #western
Following the win, Georgia coach Kirby Smart emphasized that Georgia needed to play better in the second half. Smart even made it clear that the Bulldogs may not wear all-white uniforms again.
"I don't know," Smart said on if Georgia will bring back the all-white uniforms. "Time will tell. If we play like we did in the second half, ******* no."
Of course, Georgia played a ton of backups throughout the game with most starters, like quarterback Gunner Stockton, sitting out the entire second half with the game clearly out of reach. Coach Smart still holds Georgia's backups to the same standard of excellence as he does for the starters.
"If you don't get off the field on third down six consecutive times, you're not ready to play for Georgia's defense," Smart said in a postgame interview. "If you can't possess the ball on offense, then you can't play.
#georgia #half #bulldogs #western
2 months ago
The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs are debuting all-white uniforms against the Western Ketnucky Hilltoppers. Georgia will wear white pants, white jerseys and white helmets for the first time in school history.
Georgia has worn alternate uniforms four times during the coach Kirby Smart era. The Dawgs are 4-0. Georgia still traditionally wears a white or red jersey along with silver britches and a red helmet.
The Bulldogs wore black jerseys in a 2016 home win (35-21) over Louisiana Lafayette. In Georgia's last road trip to Arkansas, back in 2020 quarterback Stetson Bennett saved the day after a slow start. Georgia wore red pants and slightly altered white uniforms in the 37-10 win.
In 2020, Georgia also wore black jerseys at home in the Bulldogs' 31-24 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a game where JT Daniels passed for over 400 yards. Georgia wore the same black jerseys, which have a red Dawg collar, in Georgia's last-second 24-21 Peach Bowl win over Cincinnati.
Of course, Georgia's most memorable alternate jersey game is when the Bulldogs beat Auburn at home in 2007 with black jerseys. Georgia will look to move to 5-0 in alternate uniforms under coach Smart on Saturday, Sept. 12 against Western Kentucky at 12:45 p.m. ET.
#jerseys #black #alternate
Georgia has worn alternate uniforms four times during the coach Kirby Smart era. The Dawgs are 4-0. Georgia still traditionally wears a white or red jersey along with silver britches and a red helmet.
The Bulldogs wore black jerseys in a 2016 home win (35-21) over Louisiana Lafayette. In Georgia's last road trip to Arkansas, back in 2020 quarterback Stetson Bennett saved the day after a slow start. Georgia wore red pants and slightly altered white uniforms in the 37-10 win.
In 2020, Georgia also wore black jerseys at home in the Bulldogs' 31-24 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a game where JT Daniels passed for over 400 yards. Georgia wore the same black jerseys, which have a red Dawg collar, in Georgia's last-second 24-21 Peach Bowl win over Cincinnati.
Of course, Georgia's most memorable alternate jersey game is when the Bulldogs beat Auburn at home in 2007 with black jerseys. Georgia will look to move to 5-0 in alternate uniforms under coach Smart on Saturday, Sept. 12 against Western Kentucky at 12:45 p.m. ET.
#jerseys #black #alternate
2 months ago
FALL RIVER — A once in a lifetime opportunity is now offically for the Durfee football team.
The Hilltoppers and the New Bedford Whalers will renew this year's oldest high school football rivalry on the South Coast at Fenway Park — home of the Boston Red Sox.
The 135th meeting between the two schools is part of a scheduled high school doubleheader presented by Cross Insurance on Wednesday, Nov. 25, beginning at 4 p.m. "We are extremely excited and grateful to be able to play this historic football game at this historic venue," Durfee athletic director Brad Bustin said. "It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for our players, coaches, and community."
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The Hilltoppers won the last two meetings against NB, including a dominating 36-0 victory at Mac Aldrich Field on the campus of B.M.C. Durfee High School in 2025. Durfee has won three of the last five holiday meetings. The Whalers, who were winless last year, still own an overall record of 85-41-8 in the series.
#last #hilltoppers #once #Opportunity
The Hilltoppers and the New Bedford Whalers will renew this year's oldest high school football rivalry on the South Coast at Fenway Park — home of the Boston Red Sox.
The 135th meeting between the two schools is part of a scheduled high school doubleheader presented by Cross Insurance on Wednesday, Nov. 25, beginning at 4 p.m. "We are extremely excited and grateful to be able to play this historic football game at this historic venue," Durfee athletic director Brad Bustin said. "It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for our players, coaches, and community."
Watch MA high school football on NFHS
The Hilltoppers won the last two meetings against NB, including a dominating 36-0 victory at Mac Aldrich Field on the campus of B.M.C. Durfee High School in 2025. Durfee has won three of the last five holiday meetings. The Whalers, who were winless last year, still own an overall record of 85-41-8 in the series.
#last #hilltoppers #once #Opportunity
2 months ago
The longstanding Thanksgiving rivalry game between the New Bedford High and Durfee football teams will take on a new twist this year.
As one of the state's longest running matchups, the Whalers and Hilltoppers will square off in the 135th edition on Thanksgiving Eve with the game being played at 4 p.m. at Fenway Park in Boston.
Presented by Cross Insurance, there will be four traditional Thanksgiving rivalry games played at Fenway Park on Nov. 24 and 25, the Boston Red Sox announced on Thursday, Sept. 3. General admission tickets are $20 and allow admittance to both games that day.
"It's really exciting," said New Bedford athletic director Tom Tarpey. "The players and staff are really excited."
New Bedford senior two-way lineman Congo Hepburn agreed, "When we found out, everybody was so happy. It's just a great thing."
#bedford #played #really
As one of the state's longest running matchups, the Whalers and Hilltoppers will square off in the 135th edition on Thanksgiving Eve with the game being played at 4 p.m. at Fenway Park in Boston.
Presented by Cross Insurance, there will be four traditional Thanksgiving rivalry games played at Fenway Park on Nov. 24 and 25, the Boston Red Sox announced on Thursday, Sept. 3. General admission tickets are $20 and allow admittance to both games that day.
"It's really exciting," said New Bedford athletic director Tom Tarpey. "The players and staff are really excited."
New Bedford senior two-way lineman Congo Hepburn agreed, "When we found out, everybody was so happy. It's just a great thing."
#bedford #played #really
2 months ago
WEST LIBERTY, W.VA. — A defensive stand at midfield in the final minute helped the Walsh University football team hold off West Liberty 30-27 in the season opener on Aug. 27.
Walsh built 30-13 lead before West Liberty scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Hilltoppers drove 20 yards to the 50 on their final drive, but four straight incompletions closed out the win for the Cavaliers.
Jake Gill ran for two touchdowns and caught a TD pass from Brendan Zurbrugg for Walsh. Brady Gooding also had a 62-yard touchdown completion from Hayden Wickard.
Wickhard finished 12-of-18 for 228 yards. Zurbrugg was 6-of-9 for 46 yards.
Gooding had two receptions for 110 yards. Gill led the Cavs in rushing with 83 yards.
#yards #liberty #walsh #final
Walsh built 30-13 lead before West Liberty scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Hilltoppers drove 20 yards to the 50 on their final drive, but four straight incompletions closed out the win for the Cavaliers.
Jake Gill ran for two touchdowns and caught a TD pass from Brendan Zurbrugg for Walsh. Brady Gooding also had a 62-yard touchdown completion from Hayden Wickard.
Wickhard finished 12-of-18 for 228 yards. Zurbrugg was 6-of-9 for 46 yards.
Gooding had two receptions for 110 yards. Gill led the Cavs in rushing with 83 yards.
#yards #liberty #walsh #final
3 months ago
The Georgia Bulldogs are bringing a special adjustment to their uniforms early in the season. They unveiled that they will be playing in all-white uniforms against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their home matchup on Sept. 12, 2026.
Georgia's all-white uniforms feature a white helmet and white pants, which are both not usually part of Georgia's attire. The Bulldogs frequently wear white jerseys, but they traditionally pair white jerseys with silver britches and red helmets.
Kirby Smart revealed it on the eve of preseason camp. He revealed it with safety KJ Bolden and tight end Lawson Luckie wearing the white jerseys, white pants and white helmets with the black Georgia "G" on their helmet.
Smart called out the players Tuesday, Aug. 4 under the guise of how players should dress and what they should wear for games.
"Ya'll been begging my (expletive)," Smart said as the players turned up their volume in reaction to the uniforms. "Hey, hey, hey. April Fools! April Fools! No, we're going to wear them to Western Kentucky. Y'all have been begging for long enough. We're going to wear them one time and get them out there."
#white #bulldogs #kentucky
Georgia's all-white uniforms feature a white helmet and white pants, which are both not usually part of Georgia's attire. The Bulldogs frequently wear white jerseys, but they traditionally pair white jerseys with silver britches and red helmets.
Kirby Smart revealed it on the eve of preseason camp. He revealed it with safety KJ Bolden and tight end Lawson Luckie wearing the white jerseys, white pants and white helmets with the black Georgia "G" on their helmet.
Smart called out the players Tuesday, Aug. 4 under the guise of how players should dress and what they should wear for games.
"Ya'll been begging my (expletive)," Smart said as the players turned up their volume in reaction to the uniforms. "Hey, hey, hey. April Fools! April Fools! No, we're going to wear them to Western Kentucky. Y'all have been begging for long enough. We're going to wear them one time and get them out there."
#white #bulldogs #kentucky
4 months ago
Coaches from all Seacoast high school baseball teams were invited to nominate a player for Player of the Year for the 2026 season.
Read on to see the nominees and vote for your chance.
Voting can be completed through the ballot below. Voting closes at midnight Thursday, June 25.
The winner will be announced in a story published June 26 at seacoastonline.com/sports and fosters.com/sports.
Dubois was a Division IV second team All-State selection for the Hilltoppers in 2026.
Read on to see the nominees and vote for your chance.
Voting can be completed through the ballot below. Voting closes at midnight Thursday, June 25.
The winner will be announced in a story published June 26 at seacoastonline.com/sports and fosters.com/sports.
Dubois was a Division IV second team All-State selection for the Hilltoppers in 2026.
