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Knights fall in semifinals

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:29:07 -0500

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 playing for a state championship in its first full season of varsity play, Knights coach Nick Pou said BCA put up a battle.

“This will be great experience for us next year,” said Pou. “We had some good at-bats today. You don’t see a pitcher throwing 92 a lot in our region or in high school for that matter. I am very proud of our players. They understand everyone is coming back and we should be ready to challenge again next spring. It’s still disappointing, however, that we didn’t make it this year. I don’t think they are a better team than us.”

BCA went with junior Jared Martin in the opener while Crisp Academy countered with James Bodrey. After two scoreless innings, the visiting Wildcats took a 3-0 lead.
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Wildcats complete spring, look ahead to summer work

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:04:00 -0500

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. “Of course, there may still be questions once the season starts. However, when it comes to our first and second string players we are in pretty good shape.”
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BRIDGES: BCA athletics set for rapid growth

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:54:00 -0500

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.

That’s not bad for a team with no seniors and for a program in its infancy. In fact, I believe this baseball season may just be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Diamond Knights success for 2013 and beyond.
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Bulldoggs install new systems this spring

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:05:00 -0500

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, compared spring drills to a “crash course” in terms of installing the revamped offense and new defense. The Bulldoggs are moving to a triple option attack as well as a new defensive scheme under coordinator Stanley Allen.
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Tony Bowen named New Interim Softball-Baseball Coach

nospam@example.com (Scoreboard) — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:08:01 -0500

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

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:21:59 -0500

EJCHS softball coach Brent Howell transitions into new job this summer
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Cheerleading: Allens signs with Oklahoma State

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:18:49 -0500

JHS cheerleader bound for Big 12
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Baseball: Bowen picks Emmanuel

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:14:48 -0500

Jefferson pitcher signs with local college

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Baseball: EJCHS baseball award winners announced Thursday

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:12:06 -0500

EAST JACKSON honored the standouts from this past spring’s baseball season at its Thursday night awards banquet.
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Football: Spring ends, summer begins for Dragons

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:07:52 -0500

Dragons plan for busy passing league schedule following spring practice
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Banks 4-H’ers attend state archery tournament

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:50:11 -0500

The Georgia 4-H S.A.F.E. Program held its Annual Target Challenge Weekend for Archery on May 4-5 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton. In attendance were several local counties, including Banks, Habersham, Franklin and Jackson.

The teams compete in several divisions depending on school grade. Starting with Cloverleaf's, being fifth and sixth graders in two divisions recurve and compound, Juniors, being seventh and eighth graders in recurve and compound and Seniors , being ninth through twelfth grade in recurve and compound.

The Banks County 4-H Club Archery Team took 30 competitors to the event and brought home a first place finish in the Junior recurve division scoring 736 points out of 1080. This is the second year the Junior team has placed first at the state tournament.

Genna Langford placed fourth overall for individual score in the cloverleaf recurve division scoring 290 points.

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Raiders wrap up spring practice under new coach

nospam@example.com (Zach Mitcham) — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:38:00 -0500

Madison County High School wrapped up spring practice with an instrasquad scrimmage Friday in Danielsville under new head coach Chris Smith.
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Connell named AD at Monroe Area High School

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:28:00 -0500

Former Winder-Barrow High School varsity boys basketball coach Eli Connell will be the new athletic director for Monroe Area High School beginning with the 2012-2013 school year.

Connell, who compiled a 98-59 record at WBHS, had been an assistant coach at Loganville High School the past two seasons. During his time at WBHS, Connell coached two McDonald’s All Americans.
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Knights host defending champs in semifinals

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:39:00 -0500

The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team has not lost to a team in Class A this season.

On paper, however, the Knights (19-2) will face their toughest challenge within their own classificiaton in the GISA when they host defending state champion Crisp Academy beginning Friday in a best-of-three semifinal series. A doubleheader will begin Friday at 2 p.m. at BCA with a third game, if necessary, Saturday.

The Wildcats from Cordele entered state as the No. 2 seed from Region 3-A. Crisp Academy, ranked third in Class A, swept Westminster 15-0, and 14-0 in the quarterfinals last week.

“I think Bethlehem Christian is a fine team,” said Crisp Academy coach John Penney. “They are going to be tough. We look forward to the series. We have to show up and give it our best effort. We know we are going to face a quality opponent.”
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MCHS girls’ golf team takes 8th at state

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:37:00 -0500

The Madison County girls’ golf team recently finished eighth at the state tournament.
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Former UGA star coming to East Jackson

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:28:00 -0500

Ex-Bulldog and Falcon D.J. Shockley hosting camp May 26

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Hanna inches closer to ultimate golf goal

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:17:43 -0500

After four holes at the state golf tournament, Apalachee High School’s Shelby Hanna led the defending state champion by three strokes.

Hanna had stormed out of the starting gate at Bartram Trail Golf Course in Evans and had all those following her play take notice.

“My mind really starting racing then,” said AHS coach Kevin Morris. “It was something to see how well she doing.”
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ROLLASON: The next chapter for Josh Hamilton

nospam@example.com (Tyler Rollason) — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:23:00 -0500

No one has had a better start to the MLB season than Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton.

Hamilton has been absolutely crushing the ball this season, in 34 games Josh has hit 18 home runs, 44 RBIs, and has an average of .402.

Nothing short of incredible, in fact, Josh also showcased his talents in a game on May 8 when he hit four home runs against the Orioles — in just one game!
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BCA sweeps quarterfinal opponent

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:33:00 -0500

The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team dipped its toe into playoff waters for the first time last week and when all was said and done, the temperature was just right.

The Knights improved to 19-2 overall by sweeping visiting Randolph Southern 11-1 in five innings and 5-0. The wins put BCA in the state semifinals against defending champion Crisp Academy this Friday.

“We had the best week of practice we’ve had all year,” said Knights coach Nick Pou. “We came out and had great pitching and defense. Niko (Mailloux) and Jared (Martin) really delivered. We also did a good job with our situational hitting, which is something we stress. We put runs together a few at the time. When you do that, the run total adds up and you emerge with a win.”
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Wildcats receiving plenty of spring attention

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:58:00 -0500

At Apalachee High School spring football practice, the usual people you expect to see are there. Wildcat coaches, players, trainers and personnel are there like they always are each spring practice.

However, there have also been several visitors to recent spring practice sessions in the form of college scouts who have their eye on numerous AHS players.

“It’s been a busy time,” Wildcat head coach Shane Davis said. “Of course, that’s good. It’s good for our kids to get this attention. I know for the past week and a half Coach (Matt) Sorrells has had to handle the weight room by himself because I’ve been busy talking with recruiters.”
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WBHS trio makes impact in Jefferson

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:02:00 -0500

A trio of Winder-Barrow High School track athletes went out in style last Thursday in Jefferson.

Jamonte Riden, Kendall Isler and Quintin Long each earned top 10 finishes in their respective events and helped cap a successful spring for Bulldogg track.

Riden was ninth in the long jump but just made it to the event on time in order to compete. Riden arrived just as the event was starting (he and his teammates got lost trying to get into the stadium) and was moved into the second heat.

Riden then jumped 21-10 to advance to the finals before finishing ninth. The personal best for Riden is 23-5 and that mark would have almost won state as Cedar Shoals’ Jamorio Calhoun took the event with a jump of 23-5.25.

“Competing at state is very different,” Riden said. “I know my stomach has been churning all day. I do my best not to get nervous but this is a big event. It’s something to compete in front of this many people. It’s tough to block it all out.”
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Drift Atlanta

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:35:05 -0500

All photos by Adam Pace
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Baseball: Three Panthers sign

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:08:00 -0500

Finch signs with Newberry

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:04:39 -0500

THERE wasn’t much more Jefferson’s Cain Finch could accomplish as a high school wrestler.
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