The Jenkins County times. (Millen, Ga.) 2023-current, August 02, 2023, Image 9

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Newspaper Page Textjenkinscountytimes.com The Jenkins County Times Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - Page 9 is czi ’■rt S w o m t: ts <D <Cj •£ ts O g ■§ « tzi r? * BRAD ASBURY EAGtfi RTS By Brad Asbury, Sports Editor for IT 11 : Times pastorbradasbury@gmail.com Under the Bleachers I am not sure if it is cool “Under the Bleachers,” but walking onto the field of the Jenkins County War Eagles this past week I learned one thing quickly. That one thing learned was that it is extremely hot in late July on a playing field. Football, softball, band, cross country, and cheer are all out and about in the heat; the heat will only intensify as the games prepare to start. This past week, the band was out practicing once again. I am always amazed by the band. They practice long hours, perform at home and away football games, travel to competitions, and perform at other functions. The band, like the cheer team, will practice and perform nearly year- round. Monday afternoon is the trade deadline for Major League Baseball. There have been a few “blockbuster” trades. The Mets’ Max Scherzer was sent to the Texas Rangers. This is showing that the Mets just may be saying, “There is always next year.” The Braves have done very little as the trade deadline gets closer; however, they are the best team in Major League Baseball based on record. Trade deadlines are a lot like being Under the Bleachers, most of what you hear is only rumors. Jenkins County has now released the schedule for JV football (b-team), and middle school softball and football (c-teams). These matchups are fun to attend as you get a glimpse into the future! As the summer continues to stay hot out there, keep pressing forward because it is only a season. The seasons of weather are like seasons in life. We could also say the seasons are much like the seasons of sports. If you are in one season, very soon that season will end and the next appears. Ecclesiastes 3 is the famous wording of King Solomon who reminds us that there is a season for everything. Ultimately, we know that God is the God of every season and that He is in control. School starts back this week for local students. Be in prayer for them through this next season of life! God is faithful and let us tmst Him to be Lord over all that is done! Pray for the new superintendent. Dr. John Paul Hearn. Pray for our administration and staff. Pray for the bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and teachers. If you have to go and stay Under the Bleachers while you pray, then go there. Just go and pray as they year starts! Jenkins County Middle School Softball Schedule 2023 Aug. 8 Tue William James Home 4:30 Aug. 14 Mon William James Away 4:30 Aug. 17 Thur Toombs Co. Away 4:00 Aug. 21 Mon Metter Away 4:00 Aug. 23 Wed Claxton Home 4:00 Aug. 24 Thur ECI Home 4:00 Aug. 29 Tue Screven Co. Home 4:30 Aug. 31 Thur Metter Home 4:00 Sept. 6 Wed Langston Chapel Home 4:00 Sept. 11 Mon ECI Away 4:00 Sept. 12 Tue Screven Co. Away 4:30 Sept. 20 Wed DEA Away 4:30 Sept. 26-30 Tue-Sat Playoffs TBATBA Jenkins County High School J.V. Football Schedule 2023 Aug. 24 Thur Bulloch Academy Away 5:00 Aug. 31 Thur Bryan Co. Away 5:00 Sept. 7 Thur Portal Home 5:00 Sept. 14 Thur Portal Away 5:00 Sept. 21 Thur Bulloch Academy Away 5:00 Sept. 28 Thur ECI Away 5:00 Oct. 5 Thur Bulloch Academy Home 5:00 Softball after the win Hillary Garvin, freshman War Eagle stands at first. Photo by Bethany Asbury Last week, the War Eagles played their final scrimmage of the summer. After an extremely hot day, the War Eagles took the field against Portal. The softball War Eagles won easily 11-1. Pictured from starting the front from left to right: Front row: Asst. Coach Callie Dailey, Second Row: Head Coach Renee Hearn, Kynlee Wallace, Jakaila Oglesby, Mya Abraham Third Row: Katie Lynn Bell, Shanya Lake, and Cayley Linder, Fourth Row: Assistant Coach Kolbie Motes, Aubrey Davis, Hillary Garvin, and Bethany Asbury. Back Row: Lohgan Walker, Lynnsey Lane, Laura Gayle Dailey, De’haje Newton, Avery Wiggins, Ava Brantley, and Ladaeisha Williams. Photo by Bethany Asbury Mya Abraham waits for the ball to come her way at the last scrimmage of the season. The War Eagles will travel to Harlem for a tournament on Friday. Photo by Bethany Asbury Jenkins County Middle School Football Schedule 2023 Aug. 24 Thur Metter Away 5:00 Aug. 31 Thur Screven Co. Home 5:00 Sept. 7 Thur N. Tattnall Away 5:00 Sept. 14 Thur Bryan Co. Home 5:00 Sept. 21 Thur OPEN Sept. 28 Thur Claxton Away 5:00 Oct. 4 Wed ECI Home 5:00 Oct. 12 Thur Playoffs TBA TBA Oct. 19 Thur Playoffs TBA TBA Above: Junior Laura Gayle Dailey will look to lead her War Eagles this season. Photo by Bethany Asbury Right: Shanya Lake, a senior for the War Eagles gets ready to get some swings in against Portal in the dominating 11-1 win. Photo by Bethany Asbury - Tree & Stump Removal - Tree Triming & Removal - Brush Cutting - Land Clearing t c 0 a d “ (478)299-1839 Free Estimates