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Amy Zimmer

Sports Director at WJCL-TV (Savannah, GA)

Sports Director at Hearst

Sports Director @WJCLNews | Sideline Reporter & Analyst ESPN+ | Former D1 Athlete | @StJohnsU Grad | IG: amy_zimmer | Email: [email protected]

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  • Former South Effingham softball star Alex Brown turns pro after standout career at Clemson

    4 days ago | wjcl.com | Amy Zimmer

    From Guyton to Clemson, and now the professional stage, former South Effingham standout Alex Brown is continuing her softball journey at the next level. Brown, who recently wrapped up a record-setting career at Clemson, signed with the New York Rise of the Fastpitch United Pro Series earlier this month. The move came shortly after she helped lead the Tigers to their first-ever Super Regional win.

  • Savannah native Justin Thomas Jr. earns All-Tournament honors at College World Series

    5 days ago | wjcl.com | Amy Zimmer

    Savannah native Justin Thomas Jr. showed why he’s one of college baseball’s rising stars during Arkansas’ run at the College World Series. The former Benedictine Military School standout finished the tournament with an impressive .571 batting average, going 8-for-14 with three RBIs and a double. In the semifinal against LSU, Thomas appeared to swing momentum Arkansas’ way with a two-run single in the top of the ninth inning.

  • Clay Helton hosts growing elite football camp ahead of 2025 season

    6 days ago | wjcl.com | Amy Zimmer

    Editorial Standards ⓘ Summer may be just getting started, but the grind is already underway for future college football stars. Georgia Southern head football coach Clay Helton hosted his annual Elite Camp at Paulson Stadium bright and early Saturday morning.

  • Coastal Carolina set to represent Sun Belt in College World Series Final

    1 week ago | wjcl.com | Amy Zimmer

    Located just over three hours from Savannah, Coastal Carolina — a Sun Belt Conference rival of Georgia Southern — is back on college baseball’s biggest stage. The Chanticleers won both the Sun Belt regular-season and tournament titles and will now rep the conference when they take on LSU in the Men’s College World Series championship series starting Saturday night at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

  • Former Benedictine lacrosse star Liam Hogan to represent Ireland on world stage

    1 week ago | wjcl.com | Amy Zimmer

    Former Benedictine Military School lacrosse standout Liam Hogan is set to take the international stage this summer. The 20-year-old has been named to Ireland’s U-20 national team for the upcoming World Lacrosse Men’s Championship in South Korea. The tournament, which runs Aug. 15–24 in Seogwipo, will feature top teams from around the world. Hogan qualifies for the Irish squad through dual citizenship.

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Amy Zimmer
Amy Zimmer @AmyZimmerWJCL
13 Jun 25

Quick Michigan getaway for cooler air and family time. See ya back on @WJCLNews next week. https://t.co/XTTjLhPfi7

Amy Zimmer
Amy Zimmer @AmyZimmerWJCL
12 Jun 25

RT @AmarePatterson: #AGTG IM BLESSED TO BE A 3 STAR ON 247 SPORTS ⭐️ NUMBER 9 IN THE STATE TOP 57 IN THE COUNTRY !@HaleMcGranahan @samspie…

Amy Zimmer
Amy Zimmer @AmyZimmerWJCL
12 Jun 25

RT @TormentaWLeague: FT | Tough result this morning as we head into a much-needed break. See y'all back at home on June 21. https://t.co/d…