South Georgia State College Hawks Sweep Doubleheader in Jacksonville

SGSC improves to 9-8 on the season with wins over Kellogg Community College and Florida State College-Jacksonville

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The South Georgia State College Hawks baseball team won two games in Jacksonville, defeating Kellogg Community College 3-1 and Florida State College-Jacksonville 6-2 to improve their overall record to 9-8 on the season.

Why it matters

The Hawks' doubleheader sweep in Jacksonville showcases their resilience and ability to win close games against out-of-state competition, which will be important as they continue their season and aim to qualify for postseason play.

The details

In the first game against Kellogg Community College, SGSC third baseman Jesse Brown hit two home runs to provide the bulk of the offense in the 3-1 victory. Pitcher Kason Degrande earned the win, going four innings with six strikeouts. In the second game against FSCJ, the Hawks scored one run in the third inning and five in the fifth to win 6-2. Freshman Skyler Kokoszka picked up the win on the mound, while sophomore Hayden Gmerek recorded the save.

  • The Hawks defeated Kellogg Community College on February 17, 2026.
  • The Hawks defeated Florida State College-Jacksonville on February 17, 2026.

The players

Jesse Brown

A sophomore third baseman from Stauton River High School in Virginia, Brown provided the offensive firepower for SGSC in the first game with two home runs.

Kason Degrande

A sophomore pitcher from Pedro Menedez, Degrande earned the win against Kellogg Community College, striking out six batters in four innings of work.

Skyler Kokoszka

A freshman pitcher, Kokoszka earned the win on the mound in the second game against FSCJ.

Hayden Gmerek

A sophomore pitcher, Gmerek recorded the save in the second game against FSCJ.

Danny Vigille-grant

A freshman outfielder from Tallulah Falls, Vigille-grant had two hits and drove in two runs in the second game against FSCJ.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Hawks' doubleheader sweep in Jacksonville demonstrates their ability to win close games against out-of-state competition, which will be crucial as they continue their season and aim to qualify for postseason play.