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Baseball: Recent Bethlehem Christian graduate, multi-sport standout Adams to play college baseball

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Wednesday, June 12. 2019
Jacob Adams always provided a steady hand of leadership for whichever team he was competing for at Bethlehem Christian Academy. The recent high school graduate is now set for the next stage of his life, both academically and athletically, as he will play baseball at Truett-McConnell University in Cleveland. “I chose Truett-McConnell because ... [Full Story »] 

McFerrin steps down as AD at WBHS, will be assistant principal at Jefferson

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Friday, June 7. 2019
In six years as athletic director at Winder-Barrow High School, Rob McFerrin has seen several sports teams at the school flourish. Now, he is moving on to another chapter in life, as he has resigned from Winder-Barrow to take an assistant principal position at Jefferson High School. McFerrin, who had been performing double duty as athletic ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: Eight Bulldoggs, one Wildcat earn all-state recognition

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Wednesday, June 5. 2019
Eight Winder-Barrow baseball players and one from Apalachee have earned GHSA Class AAAAAA all-state recognition from the Georgia Dugout Preview magazine. Winder-Barrow shortstop/pitcher Brady House, third baseman Zack Smith and designated hitter/outfielder Trace Jeffers were all first-team selections, while Bulldogg left-handed pitcher Austin ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: WBHS sweeps top region awards; AHS lands two on first team

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Wednesday, May 22. 2019
The Winder-Barrow High School baseball team ran away this spring with its third consecutive GHSA Region 8-AAAAAA crown, going undefeated in region play, and swept the top region awards, which were released this week. Senior third baseman Zack Smith was named Position Player of the Year; senior Austin Lockridge was the Pitcher of the Year, and ... [Full Story »] 

Football: Dudley sees positives, room for improvement in Bulldoggs’ spring scrimmage with Jackson Co.

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Wednesday, May 22. 2019
While Jackson County scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns in the junior varsity portion of Thursday’s spring scrimmage at Winder-Barrow to win 32-21, Bulldoggs coach Ed Dudley was pleased with how his team made a pair of defensive stands in the third quarter to preserve a 21-20 victory in the varsity portion of the contest. The Panthers ... [Full Story »] 

Football: Cook shines with four touchdowns in Apalachee’s spring win over East Jackson

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Wednesday, May 22. 2019
After losing some significant production in the backfield from AJ Millbrooks and Alex Stephenson last fall to graduation, the Apalachee football team will need some new running backs to step up and fill that gap in 2019. Rising senior Shaan Cook showed during the Wildcats’ spring scrimmage at East Jackson on May 15 that he may be up to the ... [Full Story »] 

Track and Field: Winder-Barrow’s Bailey, King finish 1-2 in state in AAAAAA pole vault

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Wednesday, May 15. 2019
Winder-Barrow girls’ pole vaulters Brianna Bailey and Ticia King say they feed off each other — if one is having a rough day, the other one probably will, and if one is having a strong day, so will the other. Last Thursday, both had great days and finished at the top of the pack in the GHSA Class AAAAAA state meet at Carrollton High School. ... [Full Story »] 

Track and Field: Four AHS athletes earn top-5 finishes

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Wednesday, May 15. 2019
Apalachee High School sent nine athletes to last week’s GHSA Class AAAAAA state track and field meet at Carrollton High School, and four logged top-five finishes, capping another successful year for head coach David Seawright’s program. Junior Kevin Haley Jr. ran the 400-meter dash in 49.06 seconds to finish third, while sophomore Tauheed ... [Full Story »] 

Football: Apalachee, Winder-Barrow evaluating players, looking to fill holes as spring practice continues

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Friday, May 10. 2019
After a long offseason, Apalachee and Winder-Barrow head football coaches Tony Lotti and Ed Dudley were thrilled to get back on the field last week as the Wildcats and Bulldoggs began their two-week spring practices — the first step toward the goal of improving on tough seasons last fall that saw both teams miss the postseason. “I’m happy ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: Effingham upends Bulldoggs in Elite Eight sweep

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Wednesday, May 8. 2019
The top-ranked Winder-Barrow baseball team entered its GHSA Class AAAAAA quarterfinal series with Effingham County on Wednesday winners of 20 straight games and feeling confident about its chances — playing at home against a club it had beaten once already this season. But it was the red-hot Rebels who ruled the day. Effingham rode a strong ... [Full Story »] 
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