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thejenkinscountytimes.com The Jenkins County Times Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Page 9 is cz) ’■rt S w o m t: ts <D <Cj •£ ^ O g -a pq « t: l-s Ch £ BRAD ASBURY WAR EAGLE RTS I i 11 : Times pastorbradasbury@gmail.com Under the Bleachers Friday, June 2nd in Major League Baseball, is known as Lou Gehrig’s Day. This annual day of remembrance brings awareness to a terrible disease that has taken a toll on many around the world and locally. The legendary Lou Gehrig began his Hall of Fame career on June 2nd , 1925, also on the same day in 1941 Gehrig would pass away from the disease which has been named after him. The annual day is in its 3rd year when Major League Baseball comes together with organizations to raise awareness and raise funds for this disease in hopes of helping to one day find a cure. The Atlanta Braves will celebrate this day on June 6th as they were on the road on June 2nd. Many know Gehrig by the disease he had. Gehrig was named the greatest first baseman of all time in Major League Baseball. He played in 2,130 consecutive games, a record that was only surpassed by Cal Ripken Jr in 1995. Just before his 2,131 consecutive games, Gehrig surprised his teammates and the whole baseball world when he removed himself from the lineup due to an undiagnosed ailment. Two days later, he retired from the game he loved. Sadly, it was ALS, and it would take his life two years later. Before a sold-out crowd at Yankee Stadium, Gehrig stood before the crowd. In his opening words, he stated, “Fans, for the past two weeks, you've been reading about a bad break. Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth...” Gehrig would then talk about the joy it had been before the fans for 17 years. He would conclude his speech by saying, “So I close in saying that I might have been given a bad break, but I've got an awful lot to live for.” It seems that perspective was a driving force for Gehrig. Gehrig kept his positive attitude and continued to fight forward. In the year he announced his retirement, he would be named the All-Star team captain. Gehrig fought the disease for two years, never giving up. As the condition worsened, he vowed to everyone that he would continue to hold on. We too, in every part of our lives must keep focused on the prize that is set before us. There are times when we wish to give up, but we cannot do so. It is of the greatest importance that we fight daily and never give up. Philippians 3:14 says, “ I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” In every way, we must continue to fight. As believers in Christ, we focus forward keeping our eyes on the final prize. Some days, the hardest thing we can do is press forward, but in every way, we must! One thing is for sure, in our battle through this life, while we are “Under the Bleachers,” we are never alone. We walk through the battles together! You might not have Yankee Stadium standing for you in your fight, but no doubt we have our people who cheer us on. And if you are not in that fight, cheer on someone who is! A Year of Success: Girls’ Basketball After a run to the GHSA playoffs and the ability to host, the Lady War Eagles would be defeated by Telfair County in the first round. Photo Submitted. Success was one way to describe the 2022/2023 basketball season. The Lady War Eagles had had one of the better seasons in its storied past. The Lady War Eagles won their first two games of the new season. Before regional play would begin, the Lady War Eagles had one of its better wins for the season in defeating rival Screven County. In the first matchup, played in Screven County, the Lady War Eagles were defeated 56-35. However, the second matchup was played 6 days later, and this time the Lady War Eagles were victorious with a win. They won with a final score of 34-32. After a loss to rival Screven County, the Lady War Eagles would win eight straight. Included in that win was a revenge win over Screven County that took place days before. In total, the War Eagles would finish with an exceptional 19-8 overall record and 6-2 regional record. The record would set up the Lady War Eagles as the number two seed in the regional tournament. In the regional tournament, the Lady War Eagles would advance to the championship but would be eliminated by Montgomery County. Montgomery was the only two losses that the Lady War Eagles had during regional play. The second- place finish would set up a matchup in the first round of the GHSA playoffs with Telfair County. The War Eagles would lose to Telfair 48-33. The Lady War Eagles, at the end of the season, had four girls awarded with all-region honors. Neveah Campbell and Sha’nya Lake were awarded first- team all-region. Shamya Thomas and Jashlyn Allen were awarded second-team all-region. Next year, a very talented, returning group will look forward to even greater success! Senior Jash Allen looks to make a shot against a very good Montogermy County team. The Lady War Eagles finished with one of the best records of a War Eagle’s girls basketball games. The final record was 19-8 overall. Photo Submitted. Neveah Campbell, 1 st team all-region, sets up a play after getting a Lady War Eagle rebound. Photo Submitted. Junior Sha’nya Lake poses with Coach Jason Boynton (Left) and her mom (center) as she celebrates joining the 1000-point club. Lake was also known as Photo Submitted. (C) 473-401-0495 (o) 513 Cotton Ave ^ MMIen. Oa B ^ ^ N S O N Shana Brinson Insurance, Inc,. „ {J^ Kayla Shuman & Auto Insurance £# Home Insurance Life Insurance ST Health insurance Commercial Medicare w insurance Supplements ^ Title Bonds ef AFLAC Products @ www-brinsoni nsurance, net SUBSCRIBE NOW! 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