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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 3B CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS Jay Harn's efforts in three events helped give Banks County High School the team championship for the wheelchair competition at the state track meet in Jefferson. Harn is shown with BCHS track coaches Rob Moffett (left) and Jay Reid. Photo by Lyn Sengupta State Track ... continued from page 1B LEOPARD SENIOR STANDOUT SENIOR BCHS senior Aaron Wagoner provided defen- BCHS senior Alex Gailey was a dual threat sive leadership for the Leopards this spring. pitching and at the plate. Photo by Lyn Sengupta Photo by Lyn Sengupta Seniors ... continued from page 1B FIRST TIME AT STATE Lyn Hester competed at the state meet for the first time last Thursday. Photo by Chris Bridges Also competing for BCHS at the state meet were Lyn Hester (shot put) and Jamail Jennings (400-meter dash). Hester, a junior, threw a personal best of 44-11. He did not qualify for the final eight but coach Rob Moffett and assistant coach Jay Reid said they were very pleased with Hester’s performance in his first season competing. The coaches believe Hester can improve on his personal best next spring. The junior is also a strong competitor in the discus and is expected to be a contender in that event for state in 2009 as well. Jennings, a senior, ran his per sonal best in the 400-meter with a time of 53.02. He was sixth overall in his heat. “The times were unbelieveable in all of the heats and we were very happy with Jamail’s performance,” Moffett said. Overall, the BCHS track pro gram took several positive steps this season. The boys posted seven wins with all of their losses against AAA programs. The BCHS Lady Leopards were also competitive this spring and continued to improve with each meet, Moffett said. “The nucleus is there for contin ued improvement,” the coach said. “There is still a need for more athletes to participate in the track program for the teams to reach the next level of competition.” The BCHS track teams will con tinue to compete in Region 8-AA next spring although several new schools will move in. “Aaron is the epitome of what we expect from our players,” Lord said. “He thinks of the team first and he’ll do whatever he’s asked to do in order for the Leopards to be successful.” Described as a “tireless worker,” Wagoner is a player termed “fun to be around.” “I have a lot of respect and admira tion for him and what he has given to our baseball program,” Lord said. “He had some game-saving plays at second base in some big region games for us this year. He’s a first- class guy and we’ll miss having ‘Wag’ on the field.” Following graduation later this month, Wagoner plans to enter the Marines of which Lord said he was a “very special young man.” Registration underway for annual Kids' Fishing Rodeo The ninth annual Banks County Kids’ Fishing Rodeo has been sched uled for Saturday, June 7. The event will be held at Hammers Glen Golf and Country Club. Applications are currently avail- able at Wal-Mart, Shuler’s Great Outdoors and the Banks County Extension Office. Applications must be completed and turned in at the Banks County Extension Office, located at 413 Evans Street, by Wednesday May 28, at 5 p.m. For additional information, contact Department of Natural Resources Corporal Adam Loudermillk at 770-535-5499. Ext. Cab, Silver, Super Clean, Low Miles! $895 Crew Cab, Low Miles, 4.8 Magnum! <^>$95 /Week 0333 4 Dr., Very Nice! <@>$695 Down 4 Cycl., Gas Saver, Very Low Mileage! $995 Down 4 Cycl., Gas Saver! <*$>$695 Down SE, Low Mileage, Great Family Car! $495 Down 4 Dr., Great Family Car! <^$895 Down SE, Low Mileage, 4 Dr.! <^$995 Down 3IHBKD Automatic, Low Mileage, The Ultimate Sports Car! <^>$1195 Down I Ext. Cab, Awesome Truck, Low Mileage, New Tires, 4.8 Magnum! <*$>$1500 Down I Low Miles, Great Car! <*$>$695 Down 3331) ( Ext. Cab, Low Mileage, Step Sides, Tow Package, Bedliner! <*$>$1295 Down O I First Rate Motors, Inc. caco II c a a a o . ki;/.k/>io AM onccc Fran Martinez Sales & Finance 6158 U.S. Hwy 441S. • Nicholson, Ga 30565 www.firstratemotors.com 706-757-2555 See Habla Espanol. Nosotros Finaciamos todo los tipos de credito! Pregunte por Fran Martinez. AMERICAN INDIAN FESTIVAL In Memory Of Paul Eddy, Founder May 24, 25 and 26, 2008 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-963-6522 Gates Open Saturday 10:00am - 10:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm Under Covered Arena Admission Age 13 & Up - $7 Children 5-12 - $4 4 And Under FREE Competition Dancing Fine Arts & Crafts Clan Mask Demonstration Blow Gun Demonstration For More Information: Voice In The Wind P. O. Box 179 Winder, GA 30680 770-791-0066 Primitive Weapons Demonstration American Indian Foods www.vitwind.com vitwind@alltel.net