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'07 Tigers make it to state playoffs but lose in 1st round to Manchester
      After keeping it close through most of the first half and coming within just two points at one point, the Washington-Wilkes Tigers fell victim to Manchester in the first round of the Georgia State Class AA basketball playoffs last Saturday night, 62-84.
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Former Tiger finishes college career, will enter NFLdraft after Pro Day tests
      Following an outstanding career of college football at Carson-Newman and Fort Valley State University, former W-W Tiger defensive back Debargia Cofer has a busy spring lined up as he prepares to enter the NFLdraft in April.
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Sign-up deadline nears for 2007 Little League play
      This week is the last week to sign up for the 2007 season of Little League. Sign-up is at Ashley Park in the upstairs office, Monday through Friday, 3-6:30 p.m. There will be no late fee for this week of sign-ups, just the regular price of $45.00. Tryouts will be Saturday, March 3, beginning at 1...
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B-team boys end season 6-6, have exciting future
      The W-W Tiger basketball boys B-team finished its season on even money at 6-6 when they beat the Greene County Tigers 38-35 in their home court finale. Four of the season losses were by a total of only 10 points, according to Coach Lazarus Chennault Jr.
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Three wrestlers compete well at state tourney
      Tyson Gilland was the top finisher for Washington-Wilkes at the Georgia Class AA state individual wrestling tournament, and two others competed well at the event held February 16-17 at the Gwinnett Arena. At 135 pounds, Gilland advanced to the semifinal round before losing 3-5 to eventual state ch...
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Little League Day set for March 24 begin with parade
      The annual Washington-Wilkes Little League Day will be held Saturday, March 24. The day will begin with a parade that will leave from W-WCHS, go across to Depot Street, take a right onto Robert Toombs Avenue, and end at Ashley Park. The parade will start at 10 a.m. and then the opening ceremonies...
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Tiger tennis teams open season
      The Washington-Wilkes Tiger boys and girls tennis teams opened their 2007 season on Tuesday, February 27, with a home match against the Elbert County Blue Devils. Final results were incomplete at press time for this issue but will be reported as soon as they are available. Above, Haley Ward returns...
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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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Top sports fans will know the answers to this quiz
By Chris Richcreek
      1. Who was the last New York Met before Jose Reyes in 2005 and 2006 to lead the National League in stolen bases for a season? 2. Off whom did San Francisco's Barry Bonds hit home run No. 714? 3. Who is the all-time NFLleader in consecutive-games played?
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W-W Tiger Baseball 2006 Schedule
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