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thejenkinscountytimes.com The Jenkins County Times Friday, May 5, 2023- Page 9 c3 O _ Dh « ™ i 3 % -8 S3 < £ "3 O g ■S m 3 •a ■ WAR EAGLE BRAD ASBURY S P By Brad Asbury, Sports Editor for The Times pastorbradasbury@gmail.com R T S Under the Bleachers Saturday is what many consider the fastest two minutes in sports. Men and women will be dressed to the max and beautiful hats will be on display as the 149 th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday of May. This year it looks to the 3-1 odds. Forte, will be the favored horse followed by a close second at 5-1 Tapit Trice. My pick for this year’s derby is Sun Thunder who comes in at 50-1 odds in winning the race. While his odds are not great, I like his name! The Kentucky Derby is a long-running tradition in the state of Kentucky. As many as 150,000 people are expected to descend on Churchill Downs for an all day of horse racing, with the big race slated to start at 6:57 PM. While many in this area may not be as drawn to the derby as we are in our household, watch and enjoy the two-minute race. If you are not that into the race, at least listen for the traditional singing of My Old Kentucky Home you might even be drawn to a tear in your eye when you hear the familiar line, “Weep no more my lady...” If you miss it, I will fill you in next week in the Jenkins County Times. In other sports news, the NBA playoffs continue to roll on into the Conference Semi-finals. The Atlanta Hawks were defeated in six games by the Boston Celtics. There have been some upsets so far in the playoffs, leaving some doubt about who the favorite may really be. My question for you to think about this week is a difficult question, “Is practice or the game more important?” I have heard players and fans both say that they get tired of practice, it is in the game where the players learn.” I have also heard coaches say, as I have myself, “You will play the game how you practice.” This leaves the question I asked almost like a conundrum. Or, you might be tempted to say the answer is found in the fact that both sides are correct. Maybe it is from a coach’s perspective, or just an opinion, but the practice is by far the most important. Yet, I will argue that you cannot just practice and not get in the game. Players must work very hard to prepare to play. They must know the game and learn to work together, and they must practice, getting themselves to a place where they are physically and mentally prepared. Players cannot just stay on the practice field; they have to go to battle on the field of play. Just a thought, some might argue that church attendance is of little importance. Yet, it is in church attendance that you are prepared to encounter the world. The church gathering allows you to be refreshed, learn the Word, gather with other believers, and so much more. However, as believers, we cannot sit in the “practice pews” and never go into the world. We take all that we have learned in our gathering, link arms with our teammates (other believers), and walk into the world armed to proclaim the good news of the Gospel. If we try facing this world without preparation or without others, we will be chewed up and spit out by the world. So yes, it is important to get in the game, but it is important first to get practice in. So whether you are in the pews or under them, get yourself ready to go out the next day. Or, maybe we can hear the words most clearly in the old saying, “Practice what you preach.” Or, as James put it, “Be hearers and doers of the Word.” Until next time, gather and worship and then go and tell. Practice before you go, but do not forget to go. Left In the opening game of the first round of the playoffs Jackson Lanier was on the mound. Jackson pitched six innings, allowing five hits and no runs, and had seven strikeouts! Photo by Anna Kate Hearn. Center Tyler Williams takes a lead off of second during the playoff game against Treutlen. Williams scored two runs and walked twice during the 8-0 victory on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Anna Kate Hearn. Right Reid Weathersby is standing on second base on Friday during the win against Treutlen. Reid hit a double, 3 RBIs, and scored once while going 2 for 3 at the plate. Photo by Anna Kate Hearn. Regional Track winners Neveah Campbell, Ladaeshia Williams, Calvin Adams, Ladaeshia Williams, Talaya Milton, Jaris Moye, and Ben Tyler. Photo Submitted. Boys’ and Girls’ Track Win BIG On Wednesday, April 26 th , the Jenkins County War Eagles Track teams traveled to Montgomery County High School to compete in the regional track meet. Those schools competing in the regional track meet with Jenkins County included Montgomery County, ECI, Portal, McIntosh County Academy, and Savannah Classical Academy. This year, the Jenkins County War Eagles boys team finished as the regional champions and the girls team finished in 3rd place. The saying "seconds matter" proved true as Ben Tyler, champion in both the 1600M and 3200M races, won by a narrow margin. He completed the 1600M in 5 minutes and 24.77 seconds while finishing the 3200M with a time of 12 minutes and 37.37 seconds. In the 1600M, he outpaced teammate Ahmahn Sullivan by only .04 seconds, while in the 3200M he defeated Justin Wright who finished in 12 minutes and 41.26 seconds. Calvin Adams won the 100M dash with a time of 11.23 seconds, and Jaris Moye won both the 110M hurdles with a time of 15.68 seconds and the 300M hurdles with a time of 38.84 seconds. The girls perfomied excellently, with two individual champions and a relay team that won the championship with plate number one. Navaeh Campbell emerged victorious in the 200m championship, clocking a final time of 26.35. Anquinette Allen also secured the 100m dash title with a time of 12.70, beating teammate Campbell who had a time of 12.82. The team of Talaya Milton, Anquinette Allen, Ladaeshia Williams, and Navaeh Campbell won the 4x200 relay with a time of 1:51.33. Several athletes will advance to the sectionals. which will be hosted by Warren County High School on Saturday, May 6th. The following athletes will advance: 4x100 - Talaya Milton, Anquinette Allen, Ladaeshia Williams, Navaeh Campbell 4x400- Talaya Milton, Ladaeshia Williams, Alaya Scott, Katari Badie Triple Jump- Ladaeshia Williams 400m- Katari Badie 800m- Alaya Scott 110m- Raegan Young Additionally, the following athletes will also advance: 4x100 - Zy Carlton, Christian Wilson, Rob Coney, Calvin Adams, Marion Young, Roshawn Allen 4x200- Zy Carlton, Marion Young, Roshawn Allen, Calvin Adams, Christian Wilson, Rob Coney, JT Moye 4x400- James Allen, Demetrice Moore, Gman Newton, JT Moye, Marion Young, Javarius Gilmore, Tyree Abraham 4x800- James Allen, Ahman Sullivan, Justin Wright, Ben Tyler, Rashad Allen 200m and Triple Jump- Christian Wilson 400m- Marion Young 1600m- Ahmahn Sullivan, Justin Wright 3200m- Justin Wright 110m and 300m Hurdles- Gman Newton High Jump- Ahmahn Sullivan Shotput: Corey Lockett Congratulations to the War Eagles Track and Field teams for their great perfomiance at the regional meet. Those who advance in the sectionals that will be held Saturday will then head to the state meet. Track and Field participants from regions 3, 5, 7, and 8. Calvin Adams won the 100M dash with a 11.23 time. Photo Submitted. Ben Tyler won both the 1600M and the 3200M. Photo Submitted. Nevaeh Campbell won the regional track meet in the 200M dash. Photo Submitted. Jaris Moye won the regional track meet in the 110M Hurdles and the 300M hurdles this past week. Photo Submitted. BRINSON'S Tree Sc Stump Removal • Tree & Stump Removal • Expert Trimming • Storm Cleanup • Skidsteer Work • Land Clearing, Brush Cutting, & Bush Hogging Locally Owned, Licensed & insured CALL NOW 706-526-8686
