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Central wins coin toss, will host Sandy Creek
THOMASVILLE — Lady Luck was on Thomas County Central’s side Saturday morning.
In a coin toss to determine who will host a third-round Class AAAA playoff game, Sandy Creek coach Chip Walker guessed tails and it landed on heads.
“He said, ‘Well I guess we’re playing down there.’ I went, ‘Yep,’” recalled Central coach Bill Shaver.
For the third straight week, the Yellow Jackets will be at home in the playoffs. They followed a close 15-8 win over Alcovy in round one with a resounding 56-7 victory Friday night over Richmond Academy. The Yellow Jackets will look for their 12th straight win next week with kickoff set for 8 p.m.
“Anytime you play at home and you’re familiar with your surroundings and you do the same, normal things before a game that you do, I think it’s going to be, obviously, an advantage for you,” Shaver said. “Of course, the long road trip wouldn’t have bothered our guys. We’ve taken those long road trips all year long. Sandy Creek wouldn’t have been but about 45 minutes more than the Harris County trip.”
Central has already had long road trips to Jones County, Harris County and Americus-Sumter this year. The Yellow Jackets, though, have grown accustomed to playing at home in the playoffs. Central has not had to play in an opposing team’s stadium since 2005. Only twice playing in the Georgia Dome in 2007 had Central not played at home in the playoffs in the last four years.
“We’re glad to be playing at home in front of our home crowd,” Shaver said. “It’ll be a holiday weekend. Hopefully, we can get a big, huge crowd out there. I know Sandy Creek will bring a huge crowd down here, too. It should be a good atmosphere.”
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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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