Sports

TRACK AND FIELD: Lady Dragons seek personal-best performances at state

Wednesday, May 10. 2017
The Jefferson girls’ track and field team will compete at the state meet this Thursday through Saturday and the objective going into the last meet of the year is no different than it was in the first. “Our goal is the same as it’s been all year — go out compete and try to get personal records,” coach Brandon Vinson said. “We are ... [Full Story »] 

Lucas signs cheerleading scholarship with Brenau

Wednesday, May 10. 2017
The lone senior on Jefferson High School’s competitive cheerleading squad this past season will continue her career on into college. Madison Lucas has signed with Brenau University after contributing a top-15 team finish at state this year. “She was a wonderful asset to our squad,” competitive cheerleading coach Hillary Wood said. “She ... [Full Story »] 

Nearing the final lap: College-bound Kennedys look for strong finish to prep careers

Wednesday, May 10. 2017
East Jackson track and field coach Tomy Sitton used to give brothers Chase and Chandler Kennedy rides to and from school. During those commutes, the hall of fame coach expressed his hope that his young distance running duo would go on to compete one day in college — a vision that ultimately came true with both signing scholarships. “I told ... [Full Story »] 

TRACK AND FIELD: EJCHS teams look to score in more events at state this year

Wednesday, May 10. 2017
While the East Jackson track and field program hopes for high finishes from its distance running stars, both the boys’ and girls’ teams could pick up points elsewhere in their lineups. For the boys, Chase Kennedy returns as the 3,200-meter champion and 1,600 meter runner-up and Chandler Kennedy hopes to get on the podium in both events. But ... [Full Story »] 

BASEBALL PHOTOS: Jackson Co. vs. Ringgold

Friday, May 5. 2017

TRACK AND FIELD: Morales sweeps 800 and 1,600 meters at sectionals

Wednesday, May 3. 2017
East Jackson’s Sue Ann Morales, the two-time defending Class AAA girls’ champion in the 800 and 1,600 meters, swept both those events at this past Saturday’s state sectionals as she gears up for the state meet. The junior ran a 2:25.27 in the 800 meters and 5:15.75 in the 1,600 meters to lead the Lady Eagles at sectionals which was held ... [Full Story »] 

Holman to wrestle at Belmont Abbey

Wednesday, May 3. 2017
Nick Holman has been a part of the Jefferson wrestling ever since he first took the mat for the Dragons in the USA youth program. Those years of work and preparation have paid off as the senior has signed a college scholarship with Belmont Abbey, a Division II school located near Charlotte, N.C. Holman won a state title in 2016 in the 285-pound ... [Full Story »] 

GIRLS' SOCCER: Lady Panthers’ Franklin signs with Emmanuel

Wednesday, May 3. 2017
For Haley Franklin, there was only one place she wanted to continue her soccer career. The Jackson County senior signed with Emmanuel College last week after helping lead the Lady Panthers to a 14-3 record this spring and the Region 8-AAA title. “I wanted to go to a smaller college, and the environment there is loving,” she said. “I ... [Full Story »] 

GOLF: Richardson signs with Andrew College

Wednesday, May 3. 2017
Grant Richardson’s standout high school career for Jackson County Comprehensive High School has earned him the opportunity to play at the next level. Richardson, this year’s low medalist at the county golf championships, has signed with Andrew College, a junior college in Cuthbert. “Grant has been a catalyst for this team this year,” ... [Full Story »] 

TRACK AND FIELD: Jefferson’s Benton qualifies for three events at sectionals

Wednesday, May 3. 2017
Akera Benton will represent Jefferson in three events next week at the Class AAAA state meet at Berry College after leading her team at sectionals this past Saturday at Blessed Trinity. Overall, Jefferson qualified athletes in 10 events for the state meet. “I was really pleased with the performances from all of our girls that competed at ... [Full Story »] 
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