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Page 10 - Friday, June 2, 2023
The Jenkins County Times
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A Year of Sport’s
Success: Football
The Jenkins County War Eagle football team completed
one of its most successful seasons during the 2022 school
year. The War Eagles finished their inaugural year in Class
A Division 2 with a 7-4 overall record and 3-1 in regional
play. The great record in regional play allowed the War
Eagles to host the playoffs for the first time in several
seasons and earning regional runner-up.
The season started off for the War Eagles with a bang.
The team traveled to Treutlen County, faced a weather
delay due to stomis, and the War Eagles rained on the home
opener for the Vikings with a 40-0 win. The home opener
for the War Eagles would be spoiled the next week when
Johnson County defeated the War Eagles 24-17. Johnson
County finished its season as the 4 th ranked team in
Class-A Division 2.
The War Eagles would have additional non-conference
wins over East Laurens, Claxton, and Cross Creek before
regional play would begin. The War Eagles would drop
their first regional game on the road at McIntosh County in
what was one of the best-played games of the whole season.
The game ended after four overtimes with MCA coming
out on top 27-21 in the end. After that game a blowout win
over Montgomery County by a score of 53-7.
It was the third regional game of the season that made
the most noise in the area. The War Eagles, on a Thursday
night, traveled to rival ECI. In what is one of the fiercest
long-time rival games in the area showed itself on the
football field. The game featured everything a rivalry game
should feature. There were hard hits, big offensive plays,
tough defensive stands, and good play by special teams.
The War Eagles came out on top for the second time in
three seasons defeating the Bulldogs on their field.
The War Eagles would get the win over Portal in the
next game and then host Dooly County in the playoffs.
Hosting the playoffs is truly a reward for a successful
season preventing the host team from having to travel a
long distance. Unfortunately, the War Eagles would lose a
nail-biter 22-21.
The JCHS football team celebrated many successes
on the football field. This included sixteen players being
named to the Region 3 All-Region team. One of the award
winners was Marcus Golphin who was named the co
defensive player of the year. Eleven of the award winners
were sophomores and juniors. The War Eagles graduated
just five players from this past season leaving high hopes
for the 2023 football season.
Region 3 All-Region
Award Winners
Player Position
Marcus Golphin Co-Defensive
Tyrone Martin Quarterback
Robtravious Coney Running Back
Z.Z. Wilson
Vance Garvin
Lane Waters
Christian Wilson
Brandon Mills
Tyler Williams
Jeremiah Gilmore
Derrick Grier
J.T. Richardson
Wide Receiver
Offensive Line
Offensive Line
Athlete
Defensive Line
Defensive Line
Defensive Line
Defensive Line
Inside Line Backer
TyQuantavious Williams Defensive Back
Tyrone Martin Safety
Kenneth Thomas Offensive Line
Baker Jenkins Offensive Line
Jackson Lanier Punter
Award
Player of the Year
1st Team Offense
1st Team Offense
1st Team Offense
1st Team Offense
1st Team Offense
1st Team Offense
1 st Team Defense
1st Team Defense
1 st Team Defense
1 st Team Defense
1st Team Defense
1 st Team Defense
1 st Team Defense
2nd Team Offense
2nd Team Offense
2nd Team Defense
Right: The War Eagles’ football
team had five seniors on the team
this year. Four of the five players
served as team captains on senior
night, and they were ready to
head out on the field for the
coin toss. From Left to right are
seniors: Lane Waters (56), Baker
Jenkins (65), Jackson Lanier
(15), and Brandon Mills (52)
Above: ZZ Wilson, a
rising senior for the Jenkins
County War Eagles is shown
walking off the field during
a War Eagle game last
season. ZZ is one of many
returning players that will
look to make some
noise once again in the
region. Photo Submitted.
#12 Marcus Golphin is shown tackling an opposing player during the playoff game
against Dooly County. Marcus was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year in Region
3. He is one of five seniors who have graduated, but a great group of talent remains
for the 2023 season. Photo Submitted.
Left:
Robtravious Coney,
a 1 st team all
region selection
runs the ball down
the field on one
of his many long
runs on the season.
Robtravious Coney
helped lead his
team to a second-
place regional
finish and the
opportunity to
host the playoffs
last season. Photo
Submitted.
Left:
Hil Johnson
(Offensive
Coordinator/
Offensive
Line Coach)
Photo
Submitted.
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Jackson Lanier, a War Eagle senior this past season kicks a field goal during the regional win over rival ECI. This was
the second time the War Eagles have defeated ECI in the past three years, making it one of the highlights of a successful
season. Photo Submitted.
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The cheerleaders of Jenkins
County are under the coreboard
showing the victory over ECI.
The victory over ECI was
one of the highlights from
an exceptional season. Photo
Submitted.
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