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O O The Jackson Herald a lit jdtivauii x xti diu _ Sports www.mamstreetnewssports.com June 14, 2023 Phone: (706) 367-5233 Fax: (706) 387-5417 sports@mainstreetnews. com Section B HOSCHTON — Nick Pou was approved as the new head baseball coach at Jackson County High School during a Board of Education work session on Thursday, June 8. Pou has served as the head baseball coach at San dy Creek High School since 2017, where he reached over 200 wins and claimed the school’s first-ever region championship this spring, an accomplishment that earned him being named the Region Coach of the Year. While at Sandy Creek, Pou oversaw seven players earn Division I college scholar ships. “We are excited to an nounce that Nick Pou will be the next head baseball coach at Jackson County High School. Our hiring committee really did a lot of work to ensure that we found a great fit for our pro gram and community, and we can’t wait to see what Coach Pou can do,” Jack- son County athletic director Brad Hayes said. “Nick has done a fantas tic job leading the programs that he has been entrusted with in the past, and has a track record of developing not only programs, but also developing baseball play ers into, most importantly, young men. We have no doubt that he will do the same as the head coach of the Panther baseball pro gram.” Pou inherits a baseball Pou Announced As JCHS Baseball Coach program at Jackson Coun ty High School coming off back-to-back state play off appearances. The Pan thers reached the Class AAAAAA state playoffs in 2023 and the Class AAAAA state playoffs in 2022. “Jackson county is one of those places that every one is talking about,” Pou said. “I grew up in Athens and played against Jackson County growing up, and to see it growing like it is, with the support of the ath letic department, it was one of those offers my family couldn’t say no to. “I think this program has solidified itself as be ing pretty consistent. I am hoping to bring this thing to another level by making Jackson County known on a national stage. We have guys in the program get ting national recognition and attention. I think we’re in a good spot, in the state. I think Jackson County is growing well and I think it is a great opportunity to take this program to the next lev el.” Pou currently serves as the USA Prime National 15U/16U head coach, where in 2022 he coached seven of the nation’s top-ranked players in their class. In addition to serving as the head baseball coach at San dy Creek, Pou also served as the head softball coach, where he reached 100 wins, claimed two region champi onships and was named the Submitted photo. Pictured above is Nick Pou. Pou was recently named the new head baseball coach at Jackson County High School. three-time Region Coach of the Year. Pou served as the head baseball and softball coach at Islands High School in Savannah, Ga. from 2013- 17, where he boasted a 55-3 8 baseball record and finished ninth in the state rankings. From 2011-13, Pou was the head baseball coach at Beth lehem Christian Academy in Barrow County, where he posted a 42-7 record in the school’s first two seasons of varsity competition, win ning the state championship in 2013. He was later named the Georgia Class A State Coach of the Year in 2013. Pou earned a Bachelor of Science Education in Health and Physical Educa tion from the University of Georgia in 2013. He earned a Masters of Physical Edu cation from the University of West Georgia in 2022. Jefferson's Sammy Brown named 2023 MaxPreps Male National Athlete of the Year Sammy Brown, a rising senior at Jefferson High School and Clemson com mit recently was named the 2022-2023 MaxPreps Male National Athlete of the Year. Dining his junior season, Brown rushed for 1,449 yards and recorded 24 touchdowns overall on the season. According to MaxPreps, seven of the former Max Preps National Athlete of the Year recipients have made it to the NFL and have made a name for themselves. A week ago Brown made one of the biggest decisions of his life by deciding where he would continue his athletic career. Brown chose to further his educa tional and athletic career at Clemson University. Photos by Taylor Hearn. Pictured above is Jefferson’s Sammy Brown, 2023 MaxPreps Male National Athlete of the Year. Rising senior of Jefferson High School and Clemson commit, Sammy Brown pictured above. Where is your money hanging out? 9-month CD Special - 5.25% APY* STOP BY YOUR LOCAL BRANCH TO OPEN YOUR CD TODAY Visit us at 11420 Winder Highway, Jefferson, GA 30549 (706) 387-7416 www.mvcbank.com * Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 5.25% for the 9 Month CD Special is accurate as of May 3, 2023 and subject to change without notice. Minimum balance of $1000 required to open. At maturity, the CD will not automatically renew and no interest will be paid after final maturity. Penalty for early withdrawal may apply. Offer applies to new deposits only within the Piedmont Bank family.
