Swan Song
Andrew Mayson, Sports Editor
May 17, 2012
Sadly, the time has come. Two years ago when I joined TYJ, I had no idea graduation would come so fast. I would say that during my time here on the staff, I incorporated a lot of sarcasm, wrote entirely too much on the Gamecocks, and found every possible hiding spot for Mr. Emerling’s remote... Read more »
Athlete Spotlight
Andrew Mayson, Sports Editor
May 15, 2012
Athlete Taylor Hurst, Sophomore Sport Lady Jackets’ Soccer Position Forward This past football season, Jacket running back Vinny Miller became a hot topic across the state. Miller rushed for over 2,700 yards and scored over 40 touchdowns, breaking many records (and ankles) along the way. The... Read more »
Lady Jackets Playing for the Ring
Andrew Mayson, Sports Editor
May 1, 2012
Most of you should remember the exciting run at state Coach Quinn and the Lady Jackets softball team made last year. The girls played for the state championship, but fell short against J.L. Mann. It’s playoff time again, and according to senior Megan Miller “this time second place isn’t... Read more »
Time for Battle
Jerryd "ESPN" Curry; Cody "Swizzy" Smoldt, Sports Writer; Music Writer
April 30, 2012
The 2012 NBA Season has been a wild ride. No one knew what to predict when the lockout ended and it was announced that a shortened season would begin on Christmas day. The shortened season has led to quite a few surprises (Pacers at third seed in the East!?) and the playoffs will surely continue... Read more »
Playing With Matches
Will Harris, Staff Writer
March 12, 2012
Spring is in the air, and with the change in seasons comes a new round of NAHS athletics. While Jacket softball and baseball will undoubtedly draw the biggest crowds, several of the other programs will be looking to please their fans (read: parents). Among these is the boys’ varsity tennis team.... Read more »
Hey Battah, Battah, SWING!!!
Will Harley, Sports Writer
March 7, 2012
Football is no longer the only sport that the North Augusta High School Yellow Jackets are known for. The softball team pushed themselves into the spotlight by achieving the rank of number two in the state last year. It started off with a loss in the playoffs to Ridge View. Then, the ladies’... Read more »
Why Is That Music Kid Writing About Basketball?
Cody Smoldt, JourLINist
March 1, 2012
The 2012 NBA All-Star Game was held at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on February 26, 2012. Despite the 2011 NBA Lockout (which resulted in a condensed regular season of just 66 games), this annual exhibition game between the Eastern and Western All-Stars was held as scheduled. The All-Star lineup... Read more »
Phil’s Making Magic… While Tiger is Tragic
Cody Lanier, Sports Writer
February 27, 2012
The man from the Golden State teed it up on Thursday at Pebble Beach Golf Links with a new driver in the bag and one thing on his mind. After firing two rounds in the sixties on Friday and Saturday, Phil was poised for victory. Sunday Mickelson was paired with his long time rival Tiger Woods who was... Read more »
The Legend Lives On
McKinley Pippin, Sports Writer
February 17, 2012
On January 22, 2012 we lost one of the greatest football coaches to ever live. Joseph Vincent Paterno, also known as Joe or JoePa, passed away after his battle with lung cancer took his life. Conner Fowler, a senior, stated that “Joe was a great coach” and “really will be missed by... Read more »
Basketball Madness is in Full Swing
Andrew Mayson, Sports Editor
February 14, 2012
There’s something missing this NCAA basketball season. There’s something special missing, something everyone should have their eyes on. There is no dominant, unstoppable force out there on the court this year…which is giving us plenty of reasons to look forward to this year’s... Read more »
