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thejenkinscountytimes.com The Jenkins County Times Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - Page 9 ,AR EAGt£ p By Brad Asbury, Sports Editor for I i 11 : Times BRAD ASBURY pastorbradasbury@gmail.com Under the Bleachers The summer temperatures are heating up, summer practices are underway for several sports, and the new school year is right around the comer. The middle school and high school football teams are getting in their summer workouts. The boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have been participating in summer leagues. The softball teams have played a couple of games and they are on the field daily getting ready for the new season. The only professional sport with games currently is Major League Baseball. The Atlanta Braves are still the best team in the National League based on their record. They finished one of the most exciting series of the season facing the Cincinnati Reds winning two out of three against one of the hottest teams in baseball. All three games of the series finished with a one-mn margin. Earlier in the season the Braves faced the Reds and won all three games also by a margin of one ran in each of the games. The next time you participate in a trivia night, and sports history is a category, here is a little sports history for your week. On this date (June 26 th), the Cleveland Indians (now the Guardians) experimented with numbers on a jersey in a game against Chicago. This was the first time MLB players were identified by numbers corresponding to those on a scorecard! Speaking of practices and preparations that are going on in local sports, I have always heard it said, “You will play how you practice.” This is a good statement not just for sports but for all of life. 1 Timothy 4:7-9 says, “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.” Learning to train ourselves for godliness through disciplines such as prayer and Bible Study equates to how we will run this life. Preparation is necessary in every avenue we walk. This week, get out from Under the Bleachers_ and train yourself. Train yourself spiritually, physically, and mentally! Live and enjoy this life. Under the / \ Bleachers is a rather easy place to hide, $TC/*Q=^/ but we were not made to dwell Under the Bleachers, we were made to go! A Year of Success: The JCHS Boys’ Tennis Team advanced to the Sweet 16 this season! From Left to Right: Ben Tyler, Caleb Asbury, Kamen Guzman, Jesse Lane, Luke Dorsey, and Jammy Williams. Photo Submitted. The 2023 JCHS Girls’ Tennis Team advanced to the Sweet 16. From Left to Right Nikeya Smith, Michelle De la Cmz, Kaylen Bragg, Riley Dorrity, Maddy Shanklin, Emily Nelson, Zoey Bethel, and Beca Williamson. Photo Submitted. In the last of our stories on “A Year of Success” looking back at the previous athletic seasons at Jenkins County, the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams found themselves doing well through the whole season. It was the team’s first year under Head Coach Sabrina Dorrity, and the team fought hard for and excellent finish. For the first time in several years, the Jenkins County boys’ and girls’ tennis teams played in the state tournament. In addition to making, it to the state tournament, both teams hosted the first round. To make it even better, both teams won their first-round matches and they are advancing to the GHSA Class A Division 2 Sweet 16. The boys’ team finished their season 8-7 overall, and defeated Hawkinsville 3-1 in round 1. The girls’ team finished 6-9 and defeated Wilcox County 4-1 in the first round of the state tournament. The great run for the boys’ and girls’ teams ended in the Sweet 16. The boys traveled to Charlton County where they were shut out 5-0. The girls’ team faced Lanier County and lost 4-0 in the round of 16! Congratulations to the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams and all the athletes in the 2022/2023 school year at Jenkins County. It was truly a year of success that will be built upon in the year ahead! Tennis A Year of Success: Cheerleaders FOR SALE IN MILLEN 4 BED | 3 BATH | 2200 SOFT Cjmtcict REALTOR® 3028 JAXON MASON LANE, MILLEN, GA w fan July 3, 2023 GATES OPEN AT 6:00 PM FIREWORKS BEGIN 9:20 PM Jenkins County Recreation Dept. INFLATABLES - GAMES - FOOD - LIGHTUP TOYS & FIREWORKS ^ it Jt t DON’T FORGET! BRING A BLANKE OR A CHAIR! Coach Jason Boynton works with the middle and high school girls’ basketball teams during summer practice! Photo Submitted. The 2022/2023 cheerleaders were cheering on the football War Eagles on a Friday during the season! Photo Submitted C: 912-536-6149 O: 912-489-0067 jessica@greatgare alty.com The JCHS Cheer Team recently held their end of the year banquet. The Cheer Team this year was Back Row (Left to Right): Coach Marley Riner, Jay Robertson, Ladaeshia Williams, Terra Wommack, Aishiana Lovett, Raegan Young, Aralyn Scott, Lohgan Walker, Hennessys Lenderborg, Coach Hannah Johnson Front row (Left to Right): August Lowery, Molli Team, Grace Moore, Haylie Garvin, Tahdriana Pierce, Latasia Harris, Anna Kate Heam. Photo Submitted. While the JCHS Cheerleaders are not a competition team where awards are won, the cheerleaders also had a year of success. The team begins their practice time in the summer, leads a summer camp for a week with kids, cheers for all football games home and away, and cheer for all girls’ and boys’ basketball home games. Some of the girls will also be found playing other sports while also cheering. Some of the girls play a game of basketball, change into their cheer uniforms after the game, and head into the stands to cheer on the boys’ team. Success for the cheerleaders at Jenkins County is measured in perseverance, hard work, and dedication to the teams they are cheering for. Congratulations on a job well done for the JCHS Cheer Team. JESSICA HERRMANN The JCHS Cheerleaders were in the stands for the Jenkins County Basketball team. Photo Submitted.
