Coastal Pines Technical College

By Kevin Price

The high school baseball season came to an end back in May for the teams here in Southeast Georgia.

But area baseball programs quickly start getting ready for the next season during the summer when they practice and play games at a time when baseball is meant to be played.

Long County has done this, and one of its players has made the most of the extra time spent on the diamond. Rising junior Landon Runyon has drawn praise from Blue Tide head coach

James Hobbs who noted the strides one of his team’s top players has made in recent weeks.

And now, the pitcher for the Blue Tide has been chosen by 912 Sports as the Coastal Pines Boys Student-Athlete of the month.

Hobbs had this to say recently about Runyon who also plays infield and outfield for Long County.

“This summer Landon has taken on the role of a leader and has improved vastly on his velocity,” the coach noted. “Landon received an invite to compete in the annual Georgia Top 100 showcase and threw a bullpen that was worthy of college attention.”

Runyon was voted second-team all-region last season.

Also this summer, he has volunteered at the Long County Recreation Department to help the youth all-star teams prepare for their state tournaments.

“Landon's character far exceeds expectations and his work- ethic only continues to grow,” Hobbs said.

Coastal Pines Technical College Boys

 Student-Athlete of the Month  

Dec. 2021 - Dennis Mims (Football, Appling Co.) 

Jan - Anthony Lowe (Wrestling, Brunswick High) 

Feb - Jarvis Wright (Basketball, Charlton Co.) 

March - Stephen Jones (Swimming, Richmond Hill)

April -Spence Hartman (Baseball, Glynn Academy)

May - Cole Howard (Riflery, Ware Co.)

June - Riyon Rankin (Track and Field, Brunswick High)

July - Landon Runyon (Baseball, Long County)

  By Kevin Price 

Wayne County girls basketball player Jaivia Fullmore is known for her defensive prowess, but this summer she has been dedicated to improving her offensive game. 

The senior-to-be for the Lady Yellow Jackets has made progress in that department, leading the team in scoring in several games it played this past month during its summer work sessions. 

For her efforts, 912 Sports has elected to spotlight Fullmore as the Coastal Pines Girls Student-Athlete of the Month. 

“She returned this summer determined to even out her talents and was the leading scorer in 50 percent of our summer games,” said Wayne County head coach Kayla Hobbs. 

Fullmore, a starting guard, earned Defensive Player of the Year honors last season. 

Coach Hobbs pointed out that Fullmore doesn’t miss practice and also has been working full-time hours this summer. 

The coach also loves the intensity her senior backcourt player displays on the court. 

“She hustles through hard times and helps her team to victory,” Hobbs said. “She’s a vocal leader on our team and the floor general, making sure her teammates are doing their best and giving their best effort.”

Fullmore also competes in track for Wayne County. 

Coastal Pines Technical College Girls

Student-Athlete of the Month

Dec 2021 - Natalie Herrin (Basketball, Pierce Co.) 

Jan - Shakardia Coward (Basketball, Brunswick High)

Feb - Charlease McClendon (Basketball, Ware Co.)

March - Caitlyn Mixon (Wrestling, Ware Co.)

April - Keeli Holloway (Track, Ware Co.)

May - Danjela Jordan De Jesus (Riflery, Camden Co.)

June - Mackenzie Connell - (Golf, Pierce Co.)

July - Jaivia Fullmore (Basketball, Wayne Co.)