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Warriors use late heroics in win
THOMASVILLE — The Brookwood Warriors continued their winning ways, netting a third consecutive victory Saturday afternoon with a 7-5 win against Deerfield-Windsor.
Coach Tommy McMillan was extremely pleased by his team’s streak, “I am proud to be a part of this team of young men who love baseball and are learning everyday to be more and more of a team. When you have a group of guys who all support each other and a coaching staff who believes in each player like we do here, it’s special.”
The Warriors, acting on their coach’s team mantra, needed contributions by many players in order to down the GISA Class AAA Knights. On the mound, Kyle Brown earned the win for Brookwood, pitching five solid innings, scattering eight hits and collecting two strikeouts. Sophomore Terry James Chastain centered in the sixth inning and suffocated the Knights for two strong innings, earning the save.
“I knew I had a good defense behind me,” Chastain said. “My arm felt good and I went out and threw strikes.”
Brookwood needed late game heroics by a host of players in the fifth inning to pull out the win with what is emerging to be their trademark dramatic flair. Down 5-4, Jeb Johnson doubled in Caleb Bryson to knot the score at 5-5. The next batter, Lee Hopkins, smashed a deep double into the left center gap to plate pinch-runner Chase Harvard. Hopkins advanced to third base on an error. Cory Reagin then chopped a pitch to short, but it was enough to earn him an RBI as Sean Bell, running for Hopkins, crossed home, making the score 7-5 in favor of the Warriors.
Ethan Howell also had a big afternoon at the plate. Taking advantage of his first start of the season, the sophomore finished 2-of-3, with a run scored.
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THS, Central, Cairo attend Bainbridge camp
Footballs were flying all over the practice fields adjacent to Bainbridge High School Thursday afternoon.
Thomasville, Thomas County Central, Cairo, along with two schools from Alabama and Leon (Fla.) participated in a passing camp at Bainbridge. The three-hour long passing league drew rave reviews from those in attendance. -
Yellow Jackets making strides in passing leagues
Another summer day gone by, another passing session under Thomas County Central’s belt.
The Yellow Jackets hosted a 7-on-7 passing league with Lowndes Wednesday afternoon.
The two teams threw for almost two hours at Central practice field. With Central set to compete in its last passing league today in Bainbridge, head coach Bill Shaver likes the progression his team has made on offense and defense. -
Folsom galloping ahead
Horseback riding came natural for Landrie Folsom — so, too, has winning.
It’s only natural that a national championship is in the Thomasville resident’s future, right?
That’s the dream Folsom will carry with her this weekend when she participates in the Junior Hunter Finals and Hunterdon Cup Equitation to be held in Lexington, KY on Aug. 2-5. Folsom is excited about participating on the national stage but understands how tough the competition will be. -
Drew still undecided about collegiate future
Ray Drew is still undecided.
By all accounts, Thomas County Central fans will have to wait until Signing Day, 2011, to find out where the highly-recruited senior will play collegiate football.
Speaking five days before the start of fall practice, the Central senior gave no hints as to who his favorites were. He’d like to keep it that way. -
East has mixed feelings with Brookwood’s play in camp
The run-oriented Brookwood Warriors got an extensive look at their passing attack this week.
The Warriors attended a Fellowship of Christian Athletes passing camp at Georgia Southern, Monday-Wednesday. Brookwood competed in a passing league that included such schools as Cook, Irwin County, South Effingham and Long County. -
Cairo passing camp a success
Cairo’s eight-team football camp continues to be a passing success.
Thomas County Central, Bainbridge and Valdosta joined the Syrupmakers and four schools from Florida to compete in 7-on-7 drills Thursday morning. - Bombers to host tournament
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YMCA swimmers qualify for state event
The Thomasville YMCA took 26 swimmers to Tifton on for the 2010 GRPA district swim meet. All qualified for the state championships in Tifton in two weeks.
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Haskins running wild
Nathan Haskins has lofty goals for his cross-country career.
Running in a marathon is next for the Thomasville native. - More Local Sports Headlines
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