3 Tigers qualify for state tourney
      At the Area 2-AA Individual Wrestling Tournament, the Washington Wilkes Tigers emerged in fifth place overall out of 13 teams and three athletes qualified for the State Individual Tournament. Tyson Gilland was the top finisher for the Tigers and was named Area Champion at 135 pounds. John Lovvorn ...
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Tigers in state playoffs for sixth straight year
      The Washington-Wilkes Tiger basketball team is in limbo right now and that's because of good news. When the boys beat North Oconee last Friday night, they secured a second place finish in the sub-region and guaranteed themselves a trip to the state playoffs. It's the sixth straight year that W-W ha...
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Spring soccer at W-WPRD registration ends March 2
      The spring soccer program for the Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department got underway this week with registration beginning February 5. The final deadline for registration is March 2.The fee for the program is $30 for the first child and $25 for the second child. No late sign-ups will b...
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Tyson Gilland (right) won his weight class at the Area 2-AA
      Individual Wrestling Tournament and qualified to compete in the state tournament. Also qualifying were John Lovvorn (left) who finished second in his weight class, and Trey McCants (center) who took fourth.
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Young wrestlers compete in Panther Classic
      Four Washington-Wilkes wrestlers participated in the Panther Classic Wrestling Tournament in Perry during the weekend and did well. Devven Ferris wrestled in the 112 and 120 weight class and came away with two first place medals. Jack Martin received a first place medal in his weight class and Will...
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Murphy wins friction contest, qualifies for Grand National
      Turkey-calling champ Jeff Murphy has done it again. Representing the Custom Camo Gold staff and the Pittman Game Calls pro staff, Murphy won the Georgia State Friction Calling Championship held at the Atlanta Expo Center. Scoring an impressive 218, Murphy squeaked (gobbled?) past Dakota Russell wh...
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Lady Tigers finish season
      The Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Girls Varsity Basketball team ended its 2006-2007 season with a playoff loss to Morgan County on Monday night, February 12. Further details were not reported.
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Registration for Little League begins Feb. 5 at Ashley Park
      Registration for the Washington- Wilkes Little League 2007 program began on Monday, February 5, and will continue through Saturday, February 24. The program is for boys and girls baseball and also includes girls softball.
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Cheerleading camp set for February 16
      The fifth annual Washington- Wilkes Parks and Recreation Cheerleading Camp will be held Friday, February 16. The camp is sponsored by McDonald's of Washington and is a one-day camp. This year's cheerleader competition will be held on Saturday, March 26, at the Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreati...
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Adult softball registration underway, will end Feb. 23
      The Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department's 2007 adult softball program has been open for registration all this month and will continue to be so until Friday, February 23. Team registration is $260.00 for the season and signup hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays.
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