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PAGE 2B THE JACKSON HERALD WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023 Jefferson caps off another successful golf season Jefferson golf recent ly completed another stellar season with both boys and girls advanc ing to the GHSA State Championship Golf Tournament. The boys played at Cartersville Country Club and the girls played at Fields Ferry Golf Club. The boys finished 12th in their fourth consecutive trip to state. Tripp Dye led the Dragons with scores of 78-81. Dye finished 27th overall. Senior Welton Wall finished with rounds of 85- 87. Seniors Tristan Chappetta and Charlie Souther also finished up their high school careers. Chappetta shot 91- 88 and Souther shot 92- 91. Dhruv Patel shot 87-97 and Dalton Dye shot 98-86. “We are very proud of this team and we look forward to building on the legacy these seniors have left,” explained Head Coach Matt Sims. The girls finished 6th for the second consec utive year. Anna Kate Patton led the Dragons with rounds of 77-94. Her round of 77 was her career best and the second best round by a girls golfer at Jefferson shot at State. Patton fin ished 10th overall. Tori Beth Condon shot 108- 94. Condon rebounded well on Day 2. Addison Taylor shot 100-111 in her first state tour nament as a freshman. Senior Grade Holman finished out her career with rounds of 103-107. Meredith Murrell shot 103 on Day 1 and Su- zanna Barker shot 111 on Day 2. “The girls have a solid foundation return ing next year and hope to make another run at state and improve on their finish from the last two years. The future is very bright for both programs,” said Coach Sims. Holley finishes in top 10 at state Anna Holley, a sopho- Championship held ad through rain, wind and even more at Jackson County Jekyll Island Golf Club. the occasional animals. Hoi- High School recently fin- Holley competed with ley finished ninth overall ished 9th at the 6A State over 60 golfers and battled with a score of 167. Photo courtesy of JAXCO Golf twitter page. Anna Holley is seen above teeing off at the State Championship round held at Jekyll Island Golf Club. PHOTO: JHS Lady Dragons host basketball camp Photo courtesy of Jefferson Lady Dragons Basketball twitter page. The JHS Lady Dragons recently hosted their Future Stars basketball camp. The campers learned the fundamentals of basketball led by JHS coaches and players. Athlete of the Week! sponsored by: HYMAN BROWN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Tyquese Gresham East Jackson High School Gresham plays OL/DL for East Jackson High School. Stats from the Spring game are: Defeated East Hall in spring game. Started on offensive and defensive line. Rising senior, leader on the football team. HYMAN BROWN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 11 State Street • Commerce (706) 335-3900 Lady Tigers finish 11th at State The Commerce Lady Tigers’ golf team recently finished 11th at the state tournament. Collectively as a team during the two day tourna ment, on the second day they dropped 31 strokes from the first day. Submitted photo. Pictured above are members of the CHS Lady Tiger golf team as well as their coach. CHS Lady Tigers set to host fundamental camp The Commerce Lady Tigers are set to host a two day fundamental camp at Com merce High School June 8-9. During these two days, campers will learn various fundamentals that are crucial to being a successful basketball player. FUNDRmENTRLS FIRST A A June Commerce 8th-9th High School A > Gym GIIRLS GRADES K-5 June 8-9, 2023 Thurs-Friday Email More Information Commerce City High School furtadok57@gmail.com 478-461-4403 272 Lakeview Dr. Commerce, GA Submitted photo. Pictured above are details surrounding the fundamental camp set to be held at Commerce High School. PUBLIC MEETINGS... FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH you can list your group’s meetings! Banks County News * Jackson Herald Madison County Journal * Braselton News 4660 St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church Mass Schedule: Sal. 4:01 p.m., Sun. 11:11 a.m, Tues. 12:10 p.m. Mon,, Wed, Thurs. & Fri. 10:00 a.m, Spanish Sun. 8:00 a.m. Website: www.stcatherlnelabourega.org 706-367-7220 12969 . Tri-County f Shrine Club 3rd Thurs. of each month 7:30 p.m. Rockwell Lodge 191 Pilot Club of Jefferson Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Jefferson City Clubhouse 706-367-9313 or 706-693-4715 12971 MADISON COUNTY DEMOCRATS Meet Monthly For Time, Date & Location: Facebook: MadisonCountyGaDemocrats Or mcgademocrats.wixsite.com/mcdp JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB Meets Tuesdays 12:00 Noon Jackson County Historic Courthouse 85 Washington St., Jefferson Traci Bledsoe, President 678-227-8417 12626 Call 706-367-5233 to advertise your meeting BANKS COUNTY 13004 HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. Meets first Monday each month 7:00 p.m. in tire Banks County Historical Courthouse at 105 U. S. 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