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JHS Soccer looking strong 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:16 AM 03/04/10 - The first official week of soccer is in the books, and the Devils and Lady Devils are both looking strong. The season opener took both teams to Newton County on Tuesday to take on the Rams. The Lady Devils played a tight first half, going into half-time with a 1-0 lead. They came out in the second half and took advantage of weaknesses in the Lady Rams' defense. The Lady Devils were able to score two more goals, including a penalty kick from Hannah Kline to end the game with a 3-0 win. (Full Story)
Grand slam gives Red Devils win over Upson-Lee 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:15 AM 03/04/10 - The skies around Butts County may not be saying spring, yet, but at Wallace Field the Red Devils of the Jackson High School baseball team have laced up their cleats, Homer Williams has cut the field, and the crack of bat against ball and the thud of ball against glove leather is heard repetitively, proclaiming, “Baseball season is here.” (Full Story)
JHS Track teams prepare for 2010 teams 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:14 AM 03/04/10 - Conditioning and strength training is well underway both on the track and in the weight room as coaches Eddie Snell, Jeff Myricks and Beau Garrett prepare the Jackson High School boys and girls' track teams for competition. (Full Story)
Furman Bisher: Ah, Spring, and retirement on the wing 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:12 AM 03/04/10 - Look, baseball managers have retired before. Some not of their own choosing. Take Casey Stengel, for instance. Bet you didn't realize that the Yankees fired him, and he didn't go with a grin on his face. None of them left like Connie Mack. (Full Story)
Lady Devils, Red Devils kick off soccer season 0 Comments Last Updated: 12:07 PM 02/25/10 - The JHS soccer program is now officially into the 2010 season. Last Wednesday, both the girls and boys teams welcomed the Chargers of Central Macon to town in a preseason exhibition match. For both teams, the season officially kicks off on Tuesday, February 23. (Full Story)
JHS Baseball season kicks off 0 Comments Last Updated: 12:06 PM 02/25/10 - Catcher Matt Cawthon, left, and Pitcher Jody Glidewell (Full Story)
State Wrestling Tournament Winner; Charlie Aly 0 Comments Last Updated: 12:03 PM 02/25/10 - Jackson High School Red Devil Charlie Aly, 5th from left, stands on the awards podium of the State Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, February 20 at the Gwinnett Arena. (Full Story)
JHS Basketball heads to Region Tournament this week 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:14 AM 02/18/10 - The final two regular season games for the Jackson High School 2009-2010 basketball teams were canceled due to the snowy weather on Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13, but the teams were back on the court Monday and Tuesday rushing to finish the region schedule before the Region Tournament. (Full Story)
JHS Wrestling hosts Area Tournament 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:11 AM 02/18/10 - Jackson played host to eight wrestling teams in the all-day Area Tournament held on Saturday, February 6 at the Franklin Street gymnasium. (Full Story)
Six JHS Red Devils sign for college ball 0 Comments Last Updated: 3:08 PM 02/11/10 - Wednesday, February 3 was National Signing Day for high school seniors accepting offers to play college football. At Jackson High School, the families of six members of the Red Devil football team gathered to help their young men complete paperwork and celebrate the opportunities they have earned. (Full Story)
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M. Basketball. Terrapins' Williams Named ACC Coach of the Year
Gary Williams, whose Maryland Terrapins exceeded expectations and wound up sharing the ACC's regular-season title, has been named ACC Coach of the Year in voting by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association.
M. Basketball. Jackets' Favors Named ACC Rookie of the Year
Georgia Tech forward Derrick Favors, the runaway winner in pre-season predictions for ACC Rookie of the Year, has claimed the award for real in voting by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association.
M. Basketball. Terrapins' Vasquez Named ACC Player of the Year
Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez, whose all-around game has lifted Maryland into the national rankings and a share of the ACC's regular-season title in 2010, has been named the league's Player of the Year in voting by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association.
Track. ACC Schools to Send 52 Student-Athletes to Indoor Track & Field Championship
Atlantic Coast Conference schools will combine to send 52 student-athletes--26 male and 26 female--to the 2010 NCAA Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship.

This Week In SEC Baseball
Baseball recaps, team notes and players of the week from action across the Southeastern Conference.
SEC Community Service Team
In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC highlights a Community Service Team for men's basketball.
Tide Honored At White House
Alabama's 2009 National Championship football team was welcomed to the White House on Monday by President Barack Obama during a ceremony in the East Room.
Track and Field Awards
The SEC's top Track and Field athletes have been honored for efforts during the season.

Georgia Cross Country Squads Named USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams
Both the Georgia men's and women's cross country teams have been named 2009 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Teams.
No. 4/6 Georgia Softball Opens SEC Play Against No. 4/11 Florida Wednesday
The No. 4/6-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (18-1) will open Southeastern Conference play with a double header against the No. 4/11-ranked Florida Gators (16-2) on Wednesday at the UGA Softball Stadium.
Thompkins Named All-SEC First Team by Coaches
University of Georgia sophomore Trey Thompkins is one of five players that were selected unanimously to the 2010 Coaches' All-Southeastern Conference first team, according to an announcement by the league office on Tuesday.
Tom Brennan: An SEC Basketball Legend
Tom Brennan, a Georgia Bulldog in the late 1960s who later achieved notoriety as a coach and broadcaster, will represent Georgia as part of the 2010 class of the Chick-fil-A SEC Basketball Legends.

Monday's Men's Tennis Roundup
Appalachian State, College of Charleston and The Citadel all earned non-conference victories Monday afternoon.
Chattanooga Carries Lead Into Final Round
The trio of Stephan Jaeger (3rd), Steven Fox (T4th) and Derek Rende (T7th) led the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's golf team into first place at the Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate at Palmetto Golf Club.
Western Carolina Fourth, UNCG Sixth at Lady Jaguar
Western Carolina, UNC Greensboro and Wofford all competed at the Administaff Lady Jaguar Intercollegiate while Chattanooga and Elon are in action at the JMU Eagle Landing Invite.
Wofford Wins Southern Conference Championship
Playing in its first SoCon Tournament championship game, Wofford made the most of its opportunity, defeating Appalachian State, 56-51, and earning the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Richards had a good run in state playoffs
It’s fitting that Spalding High senior basketball player Shakeva Richards scored the last four points of the Lady Jags’ basketball season in their 61-28 loss to No. 1 Kendrick this past Saturday....
Homers, good baserunning fuel Jags over ’Cats
The Spalding Jags baseball team got home runs from Dylan Griffin and Pat Gasses to win their Region 4-AAA opener 7-1 over the Locust Grove Wildcats Monday evening at home. The Jags scored two runs...
Joy ride comes to end As No. 1-state ranked Kendrick too much for No. 10 Spalding
COLUMBUS, Ga. – The Kendrick Lady Cherokees jumped out to a 16-7 first quarter lead and never looked back, blitzing the Spalding Lady Jaguars 61-28 Saturday afternoon in the Class AAA state quarter...
Lady Jags win fifth annual Ross Invitational
The Dolores Owen-coached Spalding High girls track and field team scored 189 points Saturday to win the fifth annual Ross Invitational, the squad’s first meet of the season. Griffin finished sec...
SPORTS BRIEFS: Spalding baseball team wins pair on road trip
Casey Moody’s 6-for-7 performance helped the No. 6-state ranked Spalding High baseball team sweep a weekend road trip to Washington County, the Jags taking down the host team 7-1 Friday night and...

Norcross, Central could boost Final Four crowds
The Georgia High School Association’s Final Four basketball tournament has been played in the Arena at Gwinnett Center since 2004, annually drawing the state’s top teams, many coming from right here in Gwinnett County.
Reach named Eagles’ football coach
Kevin Reach was promoted from the high school’s offensive coordinator and strength coach position, becoming the program’s third head coach since coach Alan Fahring retired following the 2001 season.
Tennesse women right at home at Arena
DULUTH — The Arena at Gwinnett Center is truly a part of Southeastern Conference women’s basketball lore now. Tennessee celebrated its 14th tournament title at midcourt Sunday night and then the team’s legendary coach took the partying a step further.
Gladiators hang on for victory
DULUTH — The Gwinnett Gladiators used their resurgent power play to winning effect for the second straight game Monday. Scoring three out of five times on the man advantage led the Gladiators to a 4-3 victory over Cincinnati, one of the ECHL’s top teams, before a sparse crowd at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.
PREP ROUNDUP: Hawkins, Tindol power North Gwinnett to win
LOGANVILLE — Chris Hawkins and Luke Tindol hit home runs in the third inning to lead a nine-run scoring effort in North Gwinnett’s 14-3 win over Grayson on Monday.

Albany, Dougherty now have coaches
The Dougherty County Board of Education approved the hiring of Jesse Hicks as Dougherty’s football coach and Felton Williams as Albany’s full-time football coach.
Another giant
Thrilling victories against some of the state’s best teams, including top-ranked Wilkinson County on Friday night, have the Terrell County Greenwave excited about their first appearance in the GHSA Class A Final Four in Macon since the 2004-05 campaign.
'Moore' effort boosts Deerfield
Davis Moore’s go-ahead, RBI single in the sixth inning caps a rally from five runs down as his Deerfield-Windsor Knights beat Terrell Academy, 8-7, on Monday.
Big Ben's attorney: No assault happened
An attorney for Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says Roethlisberger did not sexually assault a 20-year-old woman last weekend at a Milledgeville nightclub.
Monroe baseball now 4-0
The Monroe High School baseball team remains perfect after a strong game by players like Justin Mims and Jontavious Strum during an 11-3 victory against Kendrick.

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