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THE JACKSON HERALD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010
JHS BASEBALL
JCCHS TENNIS
Jefferson victorious over Walnut Grove
Jackson County hosts Hart County Thurs.
By Brandon Reed
DESPITE WET weather
delays, the Jefferson Dragons
added another win to their
tally with a victory over
Walnut Grove Tuesday.
Next up for Jefferson is a
Friday double header on the
road, as the Dragons will face
Union County in back-to-back
games.
The Panthers enter play this
week with a 4-2 overall record,
but 0-1 in the region after fall
ing to Dawson County last
week in their region opener
First pitch in game one is
slated for 5 p.m., with the sec
ond game to follow.
WALNUT GROVE
Much like everyone else, last
week’s wet weather affected
the Jefferson Dragons’ sched
ule, as their March 12 game
against North Oconee was
postponed.
The region pairing will now
be played on April 9, the day
after the Dragons face off
against Banks County.
That meant the next time the
Dragons hit the field would be
on the road at Walnut Grove
on Tuesday.
The Dragons took control
early, putting three runners
across in the top of the first
to move out to a 3-0 lead.
Jefferson would add an addi-
JHS WRESTLING
WINNING PITCHER
Jefferson’s Jake Fields, seen here from earlier action
struck out five batters en
over Walnut Grove.
tional run in the third, while
holding Walnut Grove score
less to make it 4-0.
The Warriors got their first
run on the board in the bot
tom of the fourth, but were
answered by three runs in the
top of the fifth and another
three in the top of the sixth by
the Dragons, all while being
held scoreless through both
innings.
The Warriors tried to mount
a late charge, putting two
across in the bottom of the
route to a victory Tuesday
Photo by Justin Poole
seventh, but it was too little,
too late as Jefferson record
ed their fifth straight victory,
6-1.
Jake Fields recorded the
win, giving up four hits and
one run while striking out five
in six innings of play.
Kyle Hardy went 2-4 at the
plate with three RBIs and one
home run. Fields went 2-2
with two hits and two RBI,
including a home run. Lucas
Redd went 2-4 with one RBI.
Jason Demos went 2-4.
JHS WRESTLERS HONORED AT GHSA/GNWA AWARD NIGHT
Seven wrestlers along with two coaches were honored on Sunday at the GHSA
State Wrestling Award Banquet at the Rialto Theater in downtown Atlanta. State
Champions Kyle Springer (103), Cason Thurmond (112) Isaac Kelly (119), Cain Finch
(135), Forrest Prbysysz (160), Lucas Redd (189) and Zack Allen (215). Springer
was nominated for “Freshman of the Year,” while Prbysysz was nominated for
“Sophomore of the Year.” Redd was nominated to earn the WITT Award. Coach Doug
Thurmond received special recognition as “Coach of the Decade.” Coach Jack
Keen was recognized and received the “Life-Time Achievement Award” which was
presented by Coach Thurmond.
RAIN WASHED out match
es last week for the Jackson
County tennis teams.
Both the boys and girls
teams were scheduled to host
Archer last Thursday. Both
of those were postponed.
There’s been no word on
rescheduled dates.
Jackson County was next
scheduled to travel to Franklin
County on Tuesday.
The girls came away with
a 4-1 loss, with Kelsee Ryan
winning in the third set at
number one singles.
The boys also lost to
Franklin 4-1, with Joel Orioan
and Matthew Compton win
ning in straight sets at num
ber two doubles.
“All the players had great
showings,” said coach Tammi
Gowen. “(We’re) looking
forward to the rest of the
season.”
Up next is a pair of
Thursday matches at home
against Hart County.
BACK TO YOU
Franco Paredes sends the ball back over the net during
a recent match. Photo by Brandon Reed
JCCHS TRACK AND FIELD
JCCHS takes second to Athens Christian
THE JACKSON County
track teams are looking to
rebound from losses last week
to Athens Christian.
The Panthers placed second
in last Tuesday’s tri-meet at
JCCHS to Athens Christian,
scoring 49 points to the
Eagles’ 70. Jackson County
did managed to best East Hall,
who scored 44 points on the
meet.
The Lady Panthers also
placed second in the event,
scoring 36 points to Athens
Christian’s 119, with East Hall
finishing third with 20 points.
Up next for the Jackson
County track teams is a trip
to East Jackson on Thursday,
where they’ll face the Eagles,
Athens Academy, Habersham
Central and North Oconee.
Start time for the meet is
scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
Following that meet, Jackson
County will travel to Oconee
County on March 25 to face
Oconee and Walnut Grove.
After a couple of weeks off,
Jackson Conty will return
to action by hosting Banks
County and Johnson on April
20. The boys team will then
face off against Jefferson and
Commerce at JHS on April
27.
ON THE RUN
Daivon Ledford competes during a recent meet.
Photo by Brandon Reed
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