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Page 10 - Friday, June 2, 2023 The Jenkins County Times thej enkinscountytimes .com 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. 1 it 1 u . 1 I IL!lj - —- f - V fcf M } j-L mv. - ■■ i iv jLki rm ■< s - - 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. Want to celebrate your friends, family, coworkers' birthday or anniversary? Send us their photo and a brief birthday or anniversary wish the week before the big event and they will be in the paper! One lucky winner will receive a cupcake from 4 & 20 Bakers in Sylvania! Jamie Myers 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. i. E.C.I. down l i Dm TO GO BALL ON QTJ- “1 Ready to Sell? 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