Sports

Baseball: Jackson County tops rival Jefferson 9-5

Monday night’s game between Jefferson posed an opportunity for Jackson County, an opportunity to avenge the Panthers painful loss to the Dragons in the regular season finale last year.

For one member of of Jackson County, Monday’s game meant just a little bit more – even if he wouldn’t admit it.

Jesse Tallent went 2-for-4 at the plate and picked up the win on the mound against his old team, as Jackson County avenged last season’s blowout loss, beating the Dragons 9-5 Monday at home.

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Golf: Alexander leads at Milton Martin Honda Classic

Tyson Alexander recorded seven birdies in his opening round on Thursday en route to an early lead at the Milton Martin Honda Classic at the Chattahoochee Golf Club in Gainesville.

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Braselton track to hold youth race

The .25 Mopar “Generation Next” Youth Motorports National Race will be held Saturday at the Metro Atlanta Quarter Midget Association youth motorsports track in Braselton for children ages 5-16.

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Tennis: Jefferson drops pair at Elbert County

The Jefferson boys’ and girls’ tennis teams fell to Region 8B-AA rival Elbert County Thursday in Elberton.

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High School Scoreboard: March 14

Find out which area teams picked up wins and which ones fell short in Wednesday night’s prep action.

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