Tigers tune up for region competition next week
      A couple of AAA teams beat Washington-Wilkes but not by much while the Tigers put a proper hurting on the Red Devils of Lincoln County during recent baseball action. And with region games not set to start until next week, it has been a good tune-up for the team.
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Bowman, one of ASU's best, repeats as Player of the Year
      Augusta State senior forward Tyrekus "AJ" Bowman has been named the Peach Belt Conference's Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. The conference officereleased the major award winners Tuesday afternoon on the eve of the PBC Tournament in Aiken, S.C.
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Rayle's Jeff Murphy take 3rd in big turkey calling contest
      Jeff Murphy of Rayle, took third place in the 2008 Wild Turkey Bourbon/National Wild Turkey Federation Grand National Friction Calling Championships in Atlanta February 22-24. Callers were judged on their ability to mimic at least four different calls with a box, a paddle, a pot and peg or a scratch box.
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Tiger Cards on sale by baseball team and Diamond Girls
      along with the Diamond Girls, are now selling 2008 Tiger Cards for $10 each. By purchasing a Tiger Card, you can receive discounts and incentives for shopping or dining at area businesses and restaurants. The participation of local businesses and restaurants in this fundraiser is another example of the great support from the community for Tiger Athletics.
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Registration for spring soccer at W-WPRD to begin
      Registration for the Washington- Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department Spring Soccer program has begun and will run through the end of this month with a final deadline of February 29. No late sign-ups will be accepted. The registration fee is $35.00. Games will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and/or Saturdays.
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Blackmon leads Ga. Tech to 4-3 win over Rutgers Sat.
      Charlie Blackmon tripled home the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning and then made a diving catch to end the game to lead No. 22 Georgia Tech (6-1) to a 4-3 win over Rutgers (2-2) Saturday afternoon at Russ Chandler Stadium.
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Washington-Wilkes Tigers 2008 Varsity Baseball Schedule
      Date February March April May W-W Junior Varsity Tigers Date February March
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Take note young men, here's a real role model
THE VERY IDEA ... Take note
      AJ Bowma n worked at The News-Reporter as one of our high school kids - who do the inserting, trash dumping, labeling, and sundry other essential jobs in the back - about fiveyears ago. He stops by once in a while to say hello and we are always glad to see him. But he doesn't stop by so much anymore. He's gone on to bigger things.
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Drikus Swanepoel returns to Namibia after visiting here
      Professional hunter, Drikus Swanepoel of Windhoek, Namibia, has returned home after spending month with Lloyd and Bobbie Johnson at their Water Street home. In the language Swahili, the word safari means journey. During Mr. Swanepoel's visit, he and Mr.
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Wrestler heading for state competition
      Future Tiger Justin Hackney (in front) spars with fellow USA wrestler Jack Martin in preparation for going to the state USA Wrestling competition in Gwinnett County Saturday. Justin, wrestling at 95 pounds, is one of several wrestlers led by Coach Juan Ramos.
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