Sports

BOYS' SOCCER: Jackson Co. coach excited to be heading up program once again

Wednesday, June 27. 2018
Perhaps something Jason Guzzardo’s wife said to him recently best summed up his desire to become a head coach again. “It was ‘Once a head coach, always a head coach,’” he said of his wife’s words. After spending a season as an assistant soccer coach at Carrollton High School, Guzzardo has returned to the head-coaching ranks, ... [Full Story »] 

New Jefferson coach focuses on fundamentals during transition

Wednesday, June 27. 2018
New Jefferson girls’ basketball coach Greg Brown and his players have come to view breakfast as the most important meal of the day in a manner of speaking. Part of Brown’s transition to his new job has been to institute a 7:15 a.m. “breakfast club” devoted to nothing but offensive fundamentals five days a week. “And it’s really ... [Full Story »] 

GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Byrom uses summer to lay groundwork for EJCHS

Wednesday, June 27. 2018
East Jackson girls’ basketball players already knew Donnie Byrom, the assistant coach. But they got acquainted with Byrom, the head coach, this month during the Eagles’ summer basketball schedule. Byrom, who owns 332 career wins in a lengthy coaching career, was promoted to head coach after the recent departure of former coach Matt Gibbs, ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Jefferson coach praises quarterback in 7-on-7s

Wednesday, June 27. 2018
If the focus of summer 7-on-7 scrimmages is to sharpen quarterbacks and receivers, it appears that Jefferson is making the most of its offseason. The Dragons went 4-2 during Friday’s George B. Maloof 7-on-7 at St. Pius X with quarterback Colby Clark leading the way with a standout day. “Colby has really thrown the ball with a lot of command ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Jackson County coach sees positives at 7-on-7 tourney

Wednesday, June 27. 2018
Despite going 2-4 at St. Pius X’s 7-on-7 tournament, Jackson County enjoyed one of its better summer showings according to Panther coach Brandon Worley. The team beat Wesleyan and Central-Carrollton Friday before dropping games against St. Pius X, Norcross, Jefferson and Flowery Branch. “We started off really strong, very efficient,” ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County plans to add girls’ wrestling this year

Wednesday, June 20. 2018
It’s very early in the process, but all indications are that history will be made on the wrestling mat this year for Jackson County. According to head coach Jason Powers, the school will form its first girls’ wrestling team this winter. “Right now, we’re still in the beginning informational stages,” Powers said. Once the GHSA ... [Full Story »] 

VOLLEYBALL: Three-time state champ returns to high school ranks at JCCHS

Wednesday, June 20. 2018
A Jackson County volleyball team that just enjoyed its best season on the court in 21 years has landed a new coach with a state championship résumé and college-coaching experience to boot. Jeff White will take over as Panther head coach with over 346 wins and three state tiles to his credit in the high school ranks and over 90 collegiate ... [Full Story »] 

Double duty: EJCHS softball coach Donnie Byrom to take over girls’ basketball program, will coach both sports

Wednesday, June 13. 2018
East Jackson had a luxury most other schools in the state don’t. When girls’ basketball coach Matt Gibbs resigned, the school had to look only to the assistant coach’s chair — and Donnie Byrom’s 332 coaching wins — to find a top-flight replacement. Byrom was named Gibbs’ successor this past Thursday after Gibbs took a job at Hart ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Eagles putting summer 7-on-7 work to good use

Wednesday, June 13. 2018
East Jackson football coach Scott Wilkins said 7-on-7 passing competitions are “not real football,” but the longtime coach also finds them quite useful. While there’s no pass rush and running attacks, it provides something of a summer work-study for the quarterbacks, receivers and secondary. “It’s good for your secondary to see ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Panthers continue offensive transition during summer

Wednesday, June 13. 2018
Jackson County is using its summer months to transition to an offense with which coach Brandon Worley is quite familiar. The Panthers will operate out of the Wing-T this year, a scheme Worley employed at both Banks County and North Forsyth as a coordinator. “Most of my career, I’ve been Wing-T,” said Worley, who is in his fourth year as a ... [Full Story »] 
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