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The Lee County Ledger Wednesday, August 21,2019 - Page IB Lee County Cross Country Open the Season at Mid-State Classic Setting the Standard of Excellence Collision Repair • Unibody Frame Specialist Fender & Body Repair * Auto Painting Alignment & Tire Rotation • Tires • AC Service Brake & Suspension Service * Oil Change Auto Window & Windshield Replacement Joyce Weiserand Calvin Duren All Insurance Claims Accepted 24 Hour Wrecker Service 1518 US HWY. 19 SOUTH • LEESBURG • (229) 439-8833 HEIM For Free Estimates, Call (229)439-8833 by Jen Perkins The Lee County Varsi ty Cross Country Team ran their season opener, the Mid-State Classic in Perry, Georgia, on August 17, 2019. The Varsity Boys team toed the line, anxiously waiting for the starting gun. Two hundred nine ty-one runners sped off with the goal of accom plishing the two-loop course as quickly as they were able. The first meet of the season has many purposes. The new freshman run their first high school competition, seasoned runners show case their off-season work, and every runner has a chance to enter a mindset of racing and evaluate future goals. Justin Wachtel of Mary Persons High School crossed the line in first place, with a time of 14:55 for the 5K course. Evans High School won the overall team com petition with 92 points and an average time of 17:44.50 (averaged time of the top 5 runners). Lee County finished sixth out of 19 teams. The top five places and times for Lee County are: (Place, Name, Time) 26th- Benjamin Phil lips, 18:21 ' 28th - Edward Os trander, 18:28 31st - Alex Collins, 18:36 56th - Seth Tomlinson, 18:48 61st - Will Tomlinson, 19:24 The Varsity Girls Team was next on the line. One hundred sixty-three runners raced for the top spot. Veterans High School’s Mackenzie Walls earned first place overall with a time of 17:51 in a commanding win. Evans High School won the overall team competition with 66 points and an average time of 21:04. See XC, page 8B Trojans Set To Defend Title By Steve Glover Touchdown Club Your Lee County Trojans will open their regular season in the scond annual Hamp Smith Classic. This is a joint venture between Lee County and Alba ny to celebrate the the legendary ASU Coach Hamp Smith. Last year we were able to shake off some early mistakes to move on to a lopsided victory. But we have lost a lot of great players from last year’s team and this group will be fighting for their own place in Lee County history. Lee County will be led this year by what potentially could be the most talented offense in Lee County history. Kyle Toole (Troy University) will be the leader of this offense this year again after returning from a junior season in which he passed for over 3300 yards, with 34 touch downs and only two interceptions, and led us to a 15 - 0 record. He will have a lot of talent around him, includ ing his favorite target Chauncey Magwood (6’0”, 187 lbs) who has multiple D1 offers.The talented reciever will also see time on defense. The running back position will be another strength this year with the return of running backs Preston Sim mons (5’6” 187 lbs) and Christian Lrazier (5’9”, 187 lbs). The WR crew is full of young play- see Trojans, page 2B Sales • Service Installation Repairs Refrigeration ■ ■ ■■ IVIMVMhMVJVVI IVU VII IM WWMI IHIWI I I Licensed & Insured We Service All Makes & Models Residential And Commercial (Master Gas Card Natural & Propane) 4' Puron Franklin Financial Serving Our Neighbors Since 1M1 HP! Heating & Cooling Systems WHATEVER it takes: GA#CN007881 Shane Parsons Owner shane@southgahc.com \ 759-2555 MSA Orthopedics is a proud supporter of the BACK2BACK CBAMPIOUS lit \ riff Hee counW 1 ^ TROJANS www.msaortho.com (229) 435-0525 2311 Lake Park Dr. Albany, GA 31707
