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There was no way the Washington Wilkes Tigers could overtake North Oconee in the Region 8AA South race last week so the loss to the Titans on Tuesday, April 15, made little difference - at least at the end. What did make the difference was a bounce-back extra-innings win over Oglethorpe on Thursday that put W-W in second place and secured a home stand for the playoffs. More ... Since the W-W Tiger baseball team finished solidly in second place in Region 8AA South, the first playoff series will be played at Tiger Field this Friday, April 25, beginning at 1 p.m. The two-out-of-three series with Dawson County (No. More ... The Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Tiger girls track team finished second overall in the region track meet and will be sending fivemembers to the state meet in Albany next week. More ... Washington-Wilkes Tiger wrestlers who received awards at their annual banquet last week were Rob Lovvorn, Outstanding Newcomer; Justin Guin, Most Improved; Josh Cosby, Senior Leadership; John Lovvorn, Juan Ramos Dedication Award; and Tyson Gilland, Jerry Brown MVP Award. More ... The Tiger baseball team and coaching staff recognized four seniors before Thursday's home game against Oglethorpe on April 17. Each senior received an autographed ball from the 2008 team. Pictured are (l-r) Coach Donny Swinson, Caleb Saggus, Manager Ben Cosby, Kelley Roberts, Whit Chafin,and Coach Rob Jackson. More ... Representing Briarwood Academy at the GISA Class AA region tennis tournament held at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Emily Henderson (left) and Taylor Stitcher finished fourth in girls doubles and thereby qualified for the state tournament held at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton. Henderson is a freshman and Stitcher is a sophomore at Briarwood. More ... The annual Tiger Club golf tournament is barely more than two weeks away and the entry deadline is barely more than a week away. Golfer interested in participating in the classic should hurry to sign up at the Washington-Wilkes Country Club pro shop or by calling Rob Jackson (706-678-3605) or the W-WCHS athletic officeat 706-678-7413. More ... Washington-Wilkes Little League has teamed with Cook Chevrolet Motor Company in Crawford and the Atlanta Braves this year to add more excitement and fund-raising opportunities for the local league. More ... 1. When Justin Verlander tossed a no-hitter for Detroit in 2007, he was the fifth Tigers pitcher to accomplish the feat. Name two of the first four to do it. 2. Name the last skipper to take over a team in midseason and guide it to a World Series title. More ... |
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