Cross Keys ends TCHS's exciting playoff run

Escar Maldonado (10) and Rene Tinoco stalk a Cross Keys Indian

After exciting Toombs County Bulldog soccer fans with back-to-back 2-1 overtime wins, in which the winning goal was scored in the final half minute, the Dawgs season ended with a 4-0 home loss to Cross Keys in a GHSA Double A State Tournament quarterfinal match in Lyons. The Indians scored three first half goals with the first hitting the back of the net just 6:40 in to the Elite 8 match up. Cross Keys scored a second goal eight minutes and forty-eight seconds later and then made it 3-0 in the final minutes of the opening half. The Indians scored their final goal with 21:56 to play in the game. TCHS had several scoring oportunites in the final 20 minutes of the game. The best shot was on a direct kick by Cole Lynn that almost made it through a small space between the goal keeper's hand and the cross bar. The Bulldogs finish the season with an 11-6-1 record. Watch highlights Video

Bulldogs win in overtime again

Manny does it this time

Manny Hernandez (23) celebrates his two-goal game with Jonathan Hattaway (21), Christian Mills (8) and Ricardo Jackson (22)

Elite 8 bound 2011 Toombs County Bulldogs

How unlikely is it for a soccer team to win its first two state playoff games with goals scored in the final half minute of overtime? The Toombs County Bulldogs proved it is possible by following up a 2-1 overtime win over Putnam County with another 2-1 OT home win over Bleckley County to send the team back to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2007, Senior Tony Guerrero, who scored both goals in the Putnam victory, set up freshman Manny Hernandez for both of the Bulldogs goals against Bleckley. On the game winner with just :33 second remaining in the second overtime period, Cole Lynn won a 50-50 ball and then flicked it down the field to Guerrero, who worked his way around two defenders on the goal line. This determined move brought the goal keeper to the near post opening up the net for Hernandez. Tony fed Manny and Hernandez booted the ball in to the net and the celebration began. The Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead with 25:36 seconds remaining in the first half on a determined effort by both Guerrero and Hernandez. Tony was knocked down, by the goal keeper, as he made a pass to Manny, who was also knocked to the turf. However, Hernandez got back up and scored the goal. The Bulldogs led 1-0 at half, but that advantage disappeared less than two minutes in to the second half when the Royals tied the game. Watch highlights Video  YouTube Video

Soccer Honors- Tony Guerrero was named the Region 2 Co-player of the year, Cole Lynn- the offensive player of the year and Ross Castro- the defensive player of the year. All three plus Levi Ford and Joel Pittman were named to the All-Region 2 team. For the Lady Bulldogs Janine Taylor and Christina Zamorano were named to the All-Region 2 Team.

Bulldogs secure region championship

Playing their arch rival with a lot of passion and energy the Toombs County Bulldogs clinched a region championship with an 8-1 win over Vidalia at the TCMS Soccer Field. Tony Guerrero, who broke the school's scoring record on Tuesday, kicked in four goals giving him 55 goals for his career. Manny Hernandez, Cole Lynn, Daniel Allevenada and Joel Pittman each scored one goal. The Bulldogs move on to the state playoffs as a number one seed. The Vidalia Indians defeated the TCHS Lady Bulldogs 2-0.

Accurate Bulldogs hit double-digits

In their first two victories the Toombs County Bulldog soccer team had alot of scoring opportunities in which their shots were not on goal. However, it their 10-1 home victory over Calvary the Bulldog shooters were very accurate. Tony Guerrero scored his second hat trick of the season, Cole Lynn scored two goals and five other Bulldogs scored single goals including three players who tallied their first ever varsity goals- Esgar Maldonado, Daniel Avellenada and Christian Mills. Former Toombs County athlete Luke Stroud (number 10) started in the midfield for Calvary. The sophomore handles the Cavs' set pieces and he blasted two shots close to the Bulldog net. Watch Highlights Video The Calvary Lady Cavs scored two goals in the first half and one in the second in a 3-0 win over Toombs County.

TCHS soccer teams both blank Metter

Renee Tinoco scores		(#5) Tony Guerrero scores 3rd goal

The Toombs County High School soccer teams both improved to 2-0 with homw shutout victories over Metter. The Bulldogs blanked the Tigers 5-0. Tony Guerrero scored three goals and Cole Lynn and Rene Tinoco each had one. Watch Highlights Video The Lady Bulldogs took care of Metter 7-0. Claudia Zamarano and Kayla Collins scored two goals a piece and Kristin Cook and Madison Hart and Tina Zamarano each added one goal.

TCHS soccer rules opening night

Cole Lynn's 2nd goal		Lynn slips by and gets a hat trick

In their season opening games the Toombs County Boys and Girls soccer teams combined for 17 goals and recorded three hat tricks at the TCMS field. Claudia Zamarano and Kayla Collins each scored three goals as the Lady Bulldogs routed ECI 10-0. TCHS scored nine goals in the first half and Collins ended the game two minutes into the second half, by the mercy rule, with her third goal. The Bulldogs could have scored ten or more goals in their 7-0 win over ECI. Toombs dominated, but they hit the post and the cross bar on numerous occasions and the ECI goal keeper made some nice saves. Cole Lynn scored one goal as the Bulldogs took a 3-0 halftime lead and then he competed his hat trick with two goals in the second half. Watch Highlights Video  Watch both teams at practice in this slideshow

2010 Season

2nd half goals doom Dawgs

A pair of second half goals ended the Toombs County Bulldogs season in the second round of the state playoffs. Benedictine scored five minutes in to the second half and then again with six minutes to play to beat TCHS 2-0. Watch Highlights Video

Soccer Dawgs turn it on in 2nd half

Denied a first half goal by Putman County's keeper and the post, the Toombs County Bulldog soccer team turned it on in the second half and scored three times in a 3-0 home win in the opening round of the GHSA 1/AA State Playoffs. Cole Lynn scored the first goal, 11 minutes in to the second half, on a hard shot outside the box then three minutes later Ricardo Jackson banged the ball in the net inside the 18. The Bulldogs final goal was scored on a spectacular long run by Tony Guerrero. The Bulldogs leading scorer dribbled down the left side of the field, around two defenders, and scored on a short shot.  Y-101 Story

Lady Bulldogs win on PK's 

Corrisa Whitfield gets ready to boot game-winning penalty kick

Her first career goal was most certainly a big one. Corrisa Whitfield nailed Toombs County's game-winning penalty kick by placing the ball in the lower left corner of the net and then goalie Brittany Toole moved to her right and made a save on Treutlen's final PK to give the Lady Bulldogs a 2-1 victory as they won the battle of penalty kicks 5-4. The win clinched a state playoff birth for the Lady Bulldogs. Treutlen took a 1-0 lead with 20 minutes to play in the first half on a penalty kick and then the Lady Bulldogs tied the game with 13 seconds remaining in the half on a right-footed shot from 16-yards out by Vivian Hernandez. Vivian blasted it over the goalie and in to the net. Neither team scored in the second half or the two five minute overtime periods. Watch Highlights Video

Guerrero scores five goals

Tony Guerrero scored a career-high five goals as the Toombs County Boys soccer team tallied seven first half goals in an 8-2 home win over Metter. Matthew Tanner booted in two shots from the 18-yard line and Gage Quintero scored on a short pass from Guerrero. The Lady Bulldogs beat Metter 7-0. Lisa Espino scored two goals. Watch Highlights Video

Soccer Bulldogs win region- Cole Lynn scored a goal with four minutes left in overtime to give TCHS a 1-0 win at Dublin and clinch a region championship. The Bulldogs will be a number one seed going to state. The Lady Bulldogs lost to Dublin 1-0 on a free kick.

Wayne County takes two- The Bulldogs lost in Jesup 5-2. The game was tied at one with 11 minutes to play in the opening half. Tony Guerrero scored both TCHS goals. The Lady Bulldogs lost 4-0.

TCHS Soccer takes care of EL- The Lady Bulldogs defeated East Laurens 2-0 to improve to 5-3 on the season. Vivian Hernandez and Claudia Zamorano each scored a goal. The defense led by Brittany Toole, Corissa Whitfield, Kristin Cook, Kala Mosely, and Anna Zamorano recorded a clean sheet. The boys defeated the Falcons 7-1. Tony Guerrero scored four goals, Rene Tinoco had two, and Gage Quintero one.

TCHS Soccer nips Dublin- For the second straight season the Toombs County Bulldogs and Dublin played ninety minutes of scoreless soccer in Lyons. So, the game went to penalty kicks and the Bulldogs won 5-4. last year Dublin won the PK battle. The Lady Irish beat TCHS 3-0.

TCHS shuts out Metter- The Lady Bulldogs won 10-0 with Claudia Zamorano scoring four goals, Brenda Vera three and Christina Zamorano, Lisa Espino, and Kayla Collins one each. The defense led by Corissa Whitfield, Brittany Toole, Kristin Cook, Anna Zamorano, and Kayla Mosley recorded a clean sheet. The Bulldogs won 9-0 with Cole Lynn scoring three goals, Tony Guerrero and Ross Castro two and Gage Quintero and Brandon Batchelor one each. The defense led by Jesus Machado, Brandon Batchelor, Joel Pittman, Martin Cruz, and Matt Tanner recorded their fifth clean sheet of the season by not allowing a goal in a game.

TCHS beats Vidalia- The Bulldogs, playing on a soaked field, won 1-0 and Rene Tinnoco scored the only goal in the second half. Haley Carter and Lisa Espino each scored a second half goal as the Lady Bulldogs won 2-1. Y-101 Story

TCHS sweeps East Laurens- The Lady Bulldogs won 3-1 with Claudia Zamorano scoring two goals and Kayla Collins one. The Bulldogs won 6-0. Gage Quintero scored twice, Tony Guerrero scored a goal and had 2 assists and Joel Pittman, Ricardo Jackson, and Ross Castro each scored a goal.

TCHS splits with West Laurens- The Boys won 4-0. Jesus Machado, Brandon Batchelor, Joel Pittman, Martin Cruz and Matthew Tanner earned the clean sheet. Goals were scored by Tony Guerrero, Ross Castro, Gage Quintero,and Brandon Bathchelor. The girls lost 5-0.

TCHS routs ECI- The Bulldogs won 11-1. Tony Guererro scored three goals, Gage Quintero two and Brandon Batchelor, Joel Pittman, Rene Tinoco, Daniel Avelleneda, Alex Zamorano, and Jesus Machado each scored one. The Lady Bulldogs were a 10-0 winner. The defense had a clean sheet led by Brittany Toole, Corissa Whitfield, Kristin Cook, and Kayla Mosley. Claudia Zamorano scored four goals, Lisa Espino had two and Kayla Collins, Kristin Cook, Vivian Hernandez, and Christian Mosley each scored a goal.

2009 Season

Soccer split at Vidalia

The two county soccer rivals split a pair of games at Buck Cravey Field in Vidalia. The Toombs County Lady Bulldogs scored four first half goals in a 7-0 win. Claudia Zamarano led the Lady Bulldogs with three goals. TCHS is 4-0 in Area 4 play and the Lady Bulldogs have not allowed a goal in area play. Watch first half highlights Video  Check out the Lady Bulldogs' Slide Show Vidalia's Ty Hall scored the only goal of the boys game eight and half minutes into the first half to hand the Bulldogs their first area loss of the season. Toombs County put a lot of pressure on the Indians' net in the second half, but they could not stick in a tying goal.

Lady Dawgs win on Hart's OT goal

Hannah Hart scored a goal with twenty-five seconds remaining in the first overtime period to give Toombs County a 1-0 home win over Treutlen. The Lady Vikings controlled the ball for most of the first half. However, in the second half the Lady Bulldogs continually attacked the Lady Vikings net, but they couldn't slip a shot by until Hart dribbled down the left side of the field and fired a right-footed shot from 10-yards out into the lower-center part of the net. Y-101 Story  Watch highlights including Hart's game-winner Video

2008 Season

Lady Bulldogs drop hard fought 3-0 game to ELCA Matched up against seventh ranked Eagles Landings Christian Academy in the second round of the state tournament, the Toombs County Lady Bulldogs soccer team stressed defense and they held the Chargers scoreless for the first 34 minutes before finally yielding a goal. ELCA scored two goals in the second half on a rebound shot and a penalty kick to win the game 3-0. TCHS Goalkeeper Ramey Partin made numerous saves on a variety of long and short shots. Y-101 Story  Watch highlights of the game Video

Brookstone edges Bulldogs 1-0 on 1st half PK Allen Page's penalty kick in the final minutes of the opening half was the only goal scored as Brookstone nipped Toombs County 1-0 in the second round of the state playoffs in Columbus. The penalty kick was awarded to Brookstone after the Bulldogs were called for a handball in the box. Coach Jeremy Moore discusses a tough loss Audio

Espino's last minute goal pushes Lady Bulldogs past Dodge Lisa Espino scored a goal with less than two minutes to play to give the Toombs County Lady Bulldogs a 1-0 first round state playoff victory over Dodge County at Booster Stadium. The Lady Bulldogs will play at Eagles Landing Christian School on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Coach Jeremy Moore talks about the Lady Bulldogs' big win Audio

Bulldogs shutout Fitzgerald in opening round of state The Toombs County Bulldogs shutout their twelfth opponent of the season as they downed Fitzgerald 3-0, on the road, in the opening round of the state playoffs. Jeremy Craft scored the only goal of the first half and Mario Zammarano and Francisco Depaz scored the Bulldogs' two second half goals. The 13-3-2 Bulldogs will play Brookstone in the second round of the tourney on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Columbus. Brookstone beat Pike County 5-2. Y-101 Story Coach Jeremy Moore talks about the win Audio  Watch highlights of the Bulldogs' three goals Video   Y-101 play-by-play 1st Half  2nd Half

TCHS sweeps Dublin in soccer The Toombs County soccer teams swept Dublin with two 1-0 wins in the Pit. The Lady Bulldogs won the area title on Alisha Sturgess goal, at the buzzer, at the end of the first half. The Bulldogs scored their goal on a cross from Silverio Mendoza to Tony Guerero, who headed the ball into the net. Y-101 Story  Watch action of the Lady Bulldogs win. Video  Coach Jeremy Moore talks about the Bulldogs' big win. Audio   Y-101 Radio's play-by-play 1st Half  2nd Half

TCHS soccer teams shutout by 5A Coffee  Just 24 hours after playing to a 1-1 home tie with Calvary, the Toombs County Boys soccer team lost to 5A Coffee County 1-0 in Douglas. The only goal was scored with 20 minutes left in the game. Coffee won the girls game 3-0. Coach Jeremy Moore has details on both games  Audio

Soccer Dawgs tie again For the second straight game the Toombs County Bulldog soccer team tied a team from Savannah. On Friday the Dawgs tied Richmond Hill 1-1 and on Thursday, back at the TCMS Soccer Field, they played Calvary to a scoreless tie. Watch some second half action Video  Calvary won the girls game 3-0. Coach Jeremy talks about both games  Audio

Bulldogs and Wildcats play to 1-1 tie Toombs County and Richmond Hill played a high level friendly in Lyons which ended in a 1-1 tie. The Bulldogs scored first on a 40-yard direct kick by Francisco Depaz with 37:13 seconds remaining in the game. Richmond Hill increased its offensive attack in the final minutes and with five minutes left to play Sam Vernon slipped by the Toombs County defense and scored the tying goal. Y-101 highlights Audio Head coach Jeremy talks about the game Audio Listen to Y-101 Radio's play-by-play 1st Half Audio  2nd Half Audio

TCHS soccer teams fall in area action at Dublin Dublin swept a pair of area games in Dublin as the Toombs County Lady Bulldogs lost in penalty kicks 3-2 and the Bulldogs were beaten by Dublin 6-1. Vivian Hernandez scored the Lady Bulldogs' goal that put TCHS up 1-0. Manual Baza scored the Bulldogs goal five minutes into the second half and it cut the Irish lead to 3-1. For both teams it was there first lost in area action. Coach Jeremy Moore talks about both games Audio

Depaz's goal in the waining minutes gives Bulldogs a 1-0 win When the Toombs County Bulldog soccer team needs a goal Silverio Mendoza and Francisco Depaz always seem to make it happen. Depaz., who was working in the midfield, moved up front and Mendoza pass the ball to him and Depaz slid it into the goal to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 win over Pike County in the Mary Persons Bulldog Cup. The shutout was Toombs County's seventh of the season as the Bulldogs improved to 9-1 on the season.  Coach Jeremy Moore talks about the win. Audio     The Toombs County girls were beaten 5-0 by Perry in a game played in Zebulon in the Pike County Lady Pirate Cup. The Lady Bulldogs are 6-4.

Bulldogs breakaway in the second half and beat Vidalia The Toombs County Boys soccer team scored three second half goals in a 3-0 win over visiting Vidalia. Manual Baza scored the first two goals and Mario Zamarano scored the last and all three were set up by Francisco Depaz. Watch highlights of the second half of the game Video   Coach Jeremy Moore comments on the win and his 8-1 Bulldogs, who are 2-0 in the area  Audio The Lady Bulldogs shutout Vidalia 6-0 and Lisa Espino scored two goals. Brooke Furr, Brenda Vera, Alisha Sturgess and Linda Esparza each had one.

Bulldog soccer team loses first game of the season The Toombs County Boys soccer team reeled off seven straight wins before losing their first game of the season in the Mary Persons Bulldog Cup. Ola High, a AAA school from McDonough, scored a goal on a free kick with 20 minutes left in the game to take a 1-0 decision. The Bulldogs had a penalty kick opportunity but Ola's goal keeper made a save. Ola improved to 6-2-1. The Lady Bulldogs had their four game winning streak snapped by 11th ranked Pike County' 3-0 win in Pike's Lady Pirate Tourney.

Toombs County soccer teams win on the road This weekend the Toombs County soccer teams are playing in two separate tournaments. The Bulldogs, the number one seed in the eight team Mary Persons Bulldog Cup, opened up play with a 5-0 win over Lamar County. Jeremy Craft scored two goals and Gage Quinterro, Silverio Mendoza and Francisco Depaz each had one. The Boys are 7-0 and have shutout five opponents. Coach Jeremy Moore, Craft, Depaz and Mendoza all talk to Toombs Now  Audio  The Lady Bulldogs are playing in the Pike County Lady Pirate Tournament and they opened up with a 2-1 win over Jackson. Casey Stewart and Alisha Sturgess scored goals for Toombs County. The 4-2 Lady Bulldogs have now one four games in a row. Stewart and Brooke Furr discuss the victory  Audio

Bulldog soccer team records fourth shutout at SEB Prior to the start of the season Bulldog coach Jeremy Moore wanted more shutouts and fewer goals allowed and so far his team has responded to the challenge. The Bulldogs earned their fourth shutout in six victories with a 5-0 decision at Southeast Bulloch. Silverio Mendoza led the undefeated Bulldogs with three goals, Francisco Depaz and Tony Guerero eached scored one. Coach Moore talks about a successful night in Brooklet. Audio

Mendoza scores and saves as Bulldogs beat Indians on PK's Silverio Mendoza scored a goal in regulation, converted a penalty kick and made a big save on an Indian PK as Toombs County beat Vidalia 2-1 at Buck Cravey Field. The Bulldogs led 1-0 at half, however, Vidalia tied the game six minutes into the second half on a goal by Ty Hall. The two teams played two five minute overtime periods without scoring sending the game to penalty kicks. The Bulldogs made all five of theirs as Mendoza, Franciso Depaz, Ricardo Diaz, Mario Zamarano and Matthew Tanner converted. Tanner's PK sealed the win after Mendoza made a save on an Indian PK. The Bulldogs are 5-0 and now 1-0 in the area. Y-101 Story  Coach Jeremy Moore talks about the exciting win Audio Y-101 Radio play-by-play 1st Half  2nd Half The Lady Bulldogs recorded their third straight shutout by defeating Vidalia 7-0. Brooke Furr scored three goals and Linda Esparza, Vivian Hernandez, Brenda Vera and Alisha Sturgess each scored one goal. The Lady Bulldogs are 3-2. Watch highlights Video

TCHS soccer teams both shutout Metter The Toombs County Bulldog soccer teams both shutout Metter, on the road, by 7-0 scores. Francisco Depaz moved from sweeper up to striker and scored three goals for the now 4-0 Bulldogs. Toombs County coach Jeremy Moore talks about both games. Audio

Bulldogs shutout Baldwin County 2-0 Strikers Jeremy Craft and Manual Baza each scored a first half goal as the Toombs County Bulldog soccer team beat 12th ranked Quad A Baldwin County 2-0. The 3-0 Bulldogs have now shutout two opponents. Watch first half action Video  Coach Jeremy Craft discusses the victory Audio  The Toombs County Lady Bulldogs won their first game of the season by shutting out Treutlen 6-0. Alisha Sturgess scored three goals, Brooke Furr had two and Vivian Hernandez one. The Lady Bulldogs are 1-2.

Bulldogs nip Thomasville in first ever soccer broadcast on Y-101 Silverio Mendoza took a long run on a penalty kick and sent it in the left side of the goal with 27 minutes remaining in the second half to give the Toombs County Bulldogs a 2-1 win over Thomasville. The Bulldogs fell behind 1-0 on a Thomasville PK with 11 minutes to play in the first half. But eight minutes later Francisco Depaz, who had moved up field from sweeper to striker, scored on a breakaway goal tie the game. Listen to both goals from Y-101 Radio's first ever soccer broadcast with color analyst Mark Stroud and then hear the players talk about the big win over Thomasville, a team TCHS beat 2-1 in the opening round of last year's' state playoffs. Audio

Lady Bulldogs fall in the final minute The Toombs County Lady Bulldog soccer team dropped their home opener to Screven County 3-2 on a breakaway goal with less than a minute to play. Screven County took a 1-0 lead right before halftime. TCHS took the lead in the second half on goals by Vivian Hernandez and Brooke Furr. Watch first half action from the Pit  Video

Bulldog soccer team opens up with 7-0 victory The Toombs County Boys soccer team opened up the season with a 7-0 home win over Liberty County. Jeremy Craft scored the first goal of the season five minutes into the game played in the Pit. Silverio Mendoza scored three goals and had two assists. Striker Manuel Baza had two goals and Francisco Depaz added one. Coach Jeremy Moore has the details Audio

TCHS Soccer Scrimmages The Toombs County High School soccer teams scrimmaged at Wayne County and the final scores were- Wayne County Boys 6, TCHS 0 and the Wayne County Girls 4, TCHS 0. Coach Jeremy Moore talks about both games Audio

Soccer season nears for the Bulldogs Coming off a trip to the Elite 8 the Toombs County Bulldogs return only three starters. However, the Bulldogs have a talented group of freshmen. Their season begins on February 11th with a home game versus Liberty County. Watch the Bulldogs practice Video

2007 Archive

Bulldogs' soccer run ends in the Elite 8 with loss to GAC The Toombs County boy's soccer team played hard, but number one ranked Greater Atlanta Christian prevailed in a 10-0 win at Norcross in the Class A/AA quarter-final round of the state playoffs. Coach Jeremy Moore talks about the experience of playing on the big stage in the Elite 8.  Audio

Toombs County Boy's Soccer Team Advances To Elite 8    The Toombs County Bulldogs beat Pike County 2-1 in a Sweet 16 match up in Zebulon. The Bulldogs took a 2-0 lead on first half goals by Francisco DePaz and Silverio Mendoza and they led 2-1 at half. Coach Jeremy Moore talks about the win.  Audio  Silverio Mendoza describes his goal  Audio  Sweeper Alton Bass discusses the defenses contribution to the win  Audio  Toombs County will play its quarter-final game on Saturday morning in Atlanta.  Check out some great photos from Zebulon

Bulldog's soccer team makes history with state tourney win

In their second trip to the state tournament, the Toombs County Bulldogs boy's soccer team beat Thomasville 2-1. The road win was the school's first state tournament victory. The Bulldogs will play at Pike County on Wednesday in the second round. Toombs County scored the first goal of the game, with 20 minutes remaining in the first half, on a neat move by Silverio Mendoza. Mendoza dribbled in and beat the goalie in a one-on-one situation. Thomasville tied the game five minutes into the second half on a cross that resulted in a successful header. The Bulldogs surged ahead, for good, with 23 minutes remaining as Osvaldo Martinez crossed the ball to James Green and he headed it into the net. Sophomore Ricardo Diaz, the Bulldogs' third string goalie, started the game and made some big saves in the win. James Green Talks about his game-winning goal. Audio  Alton Bass discusses the Bulldogs' defensive effort.  Audio    Head coach Jeremy Moore talks to Toombs Now about the Bulldog's historic win.  Audio