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Knights fall in semifinals

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Thursday, May 24. 2012

The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team finally met its match in Class A this spring. The Wildcats faced defending state champion Crisp Academy Friday in the GISA Class A semifinals and were swept 6-1 and 9-7. Those games marked the first time in 2012 that BCA lost to a fellow Class A opponent. While disappointing that his team won’t be ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats complete spring, look ahead to summer work

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Many of the goals the Apalachee High School football coaches set for their players this spring were met. Head coach Shane Davis always likes to establish a depth chart in the spring and for the most part that was done the past two weeks. “There are still a few questions,” Davis said Sunday night as he finishes breaking down the spring game. ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: BCA athletics set for rapid growth

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Magical. Memorable. Historic. Rewarding. Meaningful. Those are just a few words that could be used to describe the 2012 baseball season for the Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights. Playing a full varsity schedule for the first time, BCA steamrolled its way to a region title and did not lose to a Class A opponent until the GISA state semifinals. ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs install new systems this spring

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

The Winder-Barrow High School football team concluded spring practice last Wednesday with a controlled scrimmage, although there was plenty of contact on the field. “Our players got after it,” Bulldogg coach David Wagner said. “It was very physical, especially with our older players.” Wagner, who is entering his third season at WBHS, ... [Full Story »]

Tony Bowen named New Interim Softball-Baseball Coach

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Tony Bowen will be the new interim Softball and Baseball coach for the summer activities. Anyone interested in participating should be at the meeting on Tuesday May 29th at 2:00 in the Baseball complex at Banks County High School

Softball: New Eagle arrives

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

EJCHS softball coach Brent Howell transitions into new job this summer AS A multi-sport assistant coach for nearby Banks County, Brent Howell crossed paths several times with East Jackson and liked what he saw from the school just down Hwy. 441. Now, he’s joined the Eagle athletic program. Howell takes over as East Jackson Comprehensive High ... [Full Story »]

Cheerleading: Allens signs with Oklahoma State

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

JHS cheerleader bound for Big 12 JEFFERSON’S Iniki Allen has earned a cheerleading scholarship to Big 12 school Oklahoma State after impressing coaches in a May tryout. Allen, who had a signing ceremony Thursday, explained how it all happened. “I actually saw them at college nationals in Daytona,” Allen said. “I just told my coach that ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Bowen picks Emmanuel

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Jefferson pitcher signs with local college JEFFERSON’S Matt Bowen set himself on a mission to earn a college baseball scholarship. That hard labor paid off Thursday. The Dragon lefthander signed with nearby Emmanuel after a solid senior season for Jefferson. “I’ve actually been trying really hard to get into college, so this is a great ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: EJCHS baseball award winners announced Thursday

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

EAST JACKSON honored the standouts from this past spring’s baseball season at its Thursday night awards banquet. Caleb Hardy, who is headed to Savannah State to play college baseball, took Most Valuable Player honors. Hardy pitched (throwing 35 innings); played catcher, second base and shortstop; and was a valuable bat in the Eagle offense at ... [Full Story »]

Football: Spring ends, summer begins for Dragons

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Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Dragons plan for busy passing league schedule following spring practice JEFFERSON wrapped up spring practice last week, and much like last year, will devote ample time to seven-on-seven passing league sessions next month. The Dragons — who ended their spring season a little later than other schools due Jefferson’s hosting of the boys’ ... [Full Story »]

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