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THE JACKSON HERALD
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010
Lampley continued from IB
Atlanta Christian College — a small pri
vate school of 850 in East Point — is com
ing off back-to-back NCCAA Division II
South Regional titles for the first time in
the program’s history, as well as a sixth-
place finish nationally in 2009-2010.
The goal is a national title this year for
Lampley and her teammates, who are no lon
ger content with just South Regional banners.
Lampley did her part as a junior for
the 21-10 Lady Chargers, who whipped
Clearwater (Fla.) Christian College by 21
points for the regional title. She averaged
10.2 rebounds a contest — good for second-
best in the conference — and earned an
NCCAA all-regional tournament honorable
mention nod for her postseason efforts.
“She's one of the hardest workers on
the team,” Atlanta Christian College
coach Mandy Cook said. “I can call a tim
eout and tell her that I need her to get me
three rebounds and she’ll get me four.”
But Lampley says she can do better. As
a senior, she wants to be more of an offen
sive presence for the Lady Chargers, after
averaging 8.7 per contest this past year.
“I do a little bit of everything,” Lampley said.
“But I’m not as aggressive as I should be.”
Lampley is certainly aggressive on the
defense end, which is her calling card.
Her defensive goals for each game are the
same: pickup at least four steals and hold
the player she’s guarding under 10 points.
“Defense is where I work the hardest because
my teammates are counting on me,” she said.
Her coach knows she can count on her,
too. If the opposing team’s best player is
in the post, Cook knows who to call on.
“Lampley’s on her,” the coach said.
“She basically shuts them down.”
Off the court, Lampley is a business admin
istration major who plans to attend law school
and became a sports agent. She wants to help
players coming from small schools, like her
self, make it professionally. In fact, that’s been
Lampley’s wish since high school when she
saw a television program that depicted an agent.
She doesn’t recall the name of the show, but
the profession left a lasting impression on her.
“I was watching a TV show, and I
was, ‘yeah, that sounds like me.”’
But negotiating free agent con
tracts can wait for now.
True to her reputation as a hard worker,
Lampley has been in the gym since April to
improve her game, training at least four hours
a day. That includes weightlifting, cardio work
and, of course, all those pick-up games. After all,
she has specific goals in mind for her final year.
“To help my teammates and
myself and, hopefully, bring back a
national title,” Lampley said.
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LISTEN UP
East Jackson
defensive coor
dinator David
Darling talks
to his players,
including Cody
Gibbs (no. 10)
and Drew Hunter
(no. 2) prior
to the start of
practice Monday
at EJCHS. The
Eagles’ season
opener is Aug.
27 against White
County at home.
Photo by Brandon
Reed
Dragway continued from IB
Williams a .021 margin of
victory. Jody Blalock, Sr.
(Commerce) finished in the
semi-final round.
Randy Suttles (Elberton) lined
up against John Norris (Royston)
for the Open Comp final round,
but Norris had some trouble
starting at the line. Suttles mis
understood the starter, and sailed
down the track before staging.
Suttles had to come around for
another run, giving Norris a
chance to fix his engine. Luckily
for Suttles, Norris’s Camaro lost
its fire in the finals, and Suttles
ran by himself for a victory
lap. Launching with a .088
green light and his 6.83 dial-
in, Suttles finished his winning
run in 6.87 seconds at 99.84
mph. The race was Suttles first
win in six years of drag rac
ing.
EJCHS continued from IB
They’ve really bought into it so far.
Last year was a rough season for us, and
the enthusiasm I see out there makes it
exciting for me and makes it better and
easier.”
Rainey said the mixture of older and
newer players should be a benefit for a
program looking to rebound from a tough
2009.
“You’ve got several good, new, fresh peo
ple coming in that wants to play, and that
makes all the difference,” he said. “The
older girls are reenergized too, and that’s
great. I’m looking forward to it.”
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We would like to
sincerely thank the
following individuals,
businesses and civic-
minded organizations for
your sponsorship, help
and support for this
year’s Freedom Festival!
• City of Jefferson
• Main Street Jefferson
• Jefferson Fire Department,
Chief Bobby Gooch
• Jefferson Police
Department, Chief Joe
Wirthman, Joe Savage,
Supervisor
• Jefferson Recreation
Department, Colt Green,
Director
Chad Cole
Caitlin Jones
Elise Geiger
Emily Gordon
Brandon Vinson
Sarah Holcomb
Candace Crawford
Casey Lemons
Sam McGrath
• Jefferson Public Works,
Jeff Killip, Director; Joe
Savage, Supervisor”
• Jefferson Area Business
Association
• Jackson EMC
• Allstate Insurance, Joel
Harbin
• Newell Orthondontics
• Legacy Landscape
Management
• Trinity Tire
• Jefferson Tire & Battery
• Mountain Valley Community
Bank
• Jefferson Motor Company
• Mitchell Hardware
• Agents at Jackson County
Farm Bureau
• Bottom of the Barrel
Beverages
• Buhler Quality Yarns
• Colonial Lock & Safe
• Comfort Carpet Care
• Comfort Inn @ 1-85
• Food Lion
• Gingham Gal Cafe
• Harco Equipment Rental
• Highland Mountain Water
• Jackson County Area
Chamber of Commerce
• Jefferson Animal Hospital
• Jefferson Lanes
• Lanes Coffee Service
• Meadow Surgical Arts
• Mitchell Hardware
• Murcon
• NE Georgia Bank
• Never the Rock Photography
• On the Run Exxon
• Quik Trip
• RaceTrac
• RedBarn Graphics
• Rite Aid Pharmacy
• Sassafras Salon
• Shell on 129 @ I 85
• Sunshine Self Storage
• Tabos
• Whisper Massage Therapy
Bov Scouts, Troop 158, Jefferson
Caleb Moore
Ross Bishoff
Jefferson Recreation Department
Adam Ikirt
Amanda Johnson
Corey Peppers
Jessica Cook
Justin Holcomb
Matt Chandler
Taylor Payne
Legacy Landscape Mngmt.
Anna Chandler
Ansley Brookshire
Bobby & Christina Wade
Brad & Kelly Green
Joel & Pam Taylor
Josh Flowers
Mike & Wendy Faulkner
Paige Watson
Ricky & Jessica Silvers
Scott & Mary Garrette
Shane &Tina Hudgins
Shawn & Pam Watson
Steve Coleman
Main Street Jefferson
Andy Mize
Charlotte Davis
Christine Dalton
Debra Plott
Dennis & Diana Norton-Bagwell,
Savannah and Emily
Greg Dalton
Greg Laughinghouse
Karen Jaskolski
Kim lannacone
Mary Gramley
Michele Comfort
Rachel Skinner
Roy Plott
Jefferson Area Business Assn.
Bill Frazier
Bonnie Jones
Brandy Cleveland
Bree Bingham
Chad Street
CJ Johnson
DiAna Huckins
Jamie Stapler
Jason Baugh
Jeff Sage
Jim Bailey
Kay Parks
Kim Baugh
Laura Prince
Mark Bradley
Mel Harris
Michael
Comfort
Sandra Fite
Shanda McClure
Sherry Crane
Tony & Stephanie Stapler
Sports Shorts
Jackson Co.
Parks and
Rec taking fall
registration
THE JACKSON COUNTY Parks
and Recreation Department will
hold fall sports registration until
Aug. 7.
The fall programs include foot
ball, cheerleading, soccer, base
ball, softball and adult softball
Those interested can register
Monday through Friday from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling 706-367-
6350. Those wishing to pay by
credit or debit card can register
at any time by going to www.
jacksoncountygov.com/lndex.
aspx?page=100 and clicking on
registration in the lower left hand
of the page.
For cash and check payments,
go to the parks and recreation
office at 1801 County Farm Road,
Jefferson.
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Ben Munro at ben@mainstreet-
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JACKSON CO. ALL-STARS FINISH THIRD AT WORLD SERIES
The Jackson County 8-and-under all-star team finished third at the Dizzy Dean
World Series in Southaven, Miss. Team members are (front row, L to R) Abbie
Howington, Kellie Huskin, Montgomery Garland, (second row) Hannah Poole,
Mattie Brooks, Savanah Allen, (third row) Abigail Allen, Sara Beth Allen, Abbie
Venable, Natalie Vargo, Logan Wright, (back row) coaches Josh Huskin, Mickey
Poole, Mark Howington, Donnie Brooks and Greg Allen.
REUNITED WITH
COACH
Former Jefferson football
players met with former
Dragon coach Jim Lofton
Saturday at the unveil
ing of his book, “So
you think you want to
coach ...” Former play
ers included (kneeling, L
to R) Don Elrod, R. Garry
Glenn, (back row) Mike
Beatty, Ronnie Smith,
Dennis Marlow, Coach
Jim Lofton, Mike Nabors
and Alex Bryan.
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